TAP 2m

UTICA highlights importance of proposed investment bill

Tunis, Feb. 19 (TAP) - The Committee on Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, Transport, Infrastructure and Urban Planning held a hearing on Thursday at the headquarters of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) in Bardo with a...»»»

UPI 7m

El Nino is brewing: Here's what it means for U.S. weather in 2026 - UPI.com

Attendees wait in the rain for the 137th annual Tournament of Roses Parade to begin in Pasadena, Calif., on January 1. El Nino can affect weather patterns throughout the United States for the year. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo A major shift may be brewing in the Pacific Ocean: Forec»»»

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BBC 8m

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

It is not unusual for avalanches to be in the news in the northern hemisphere at this time of year, the height of the annual ski season. But Tuesday's deadly incident in California, which took the lives of eight skiers and left one more unaccounted for, and the difficult situation in much of the Al»»»

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Gulf News 11m

UAE resident wins credit card case after court rejects bank’s fine-print claim

Dubai: Most UAE residents rarely read the full “terms and conditions” attached to their credit cards or bank accounts. Monthly statements often include a short line saying the terms have been updated, and many customers continue using their cards without thinking about whether anything important ha»»»

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France24 14m

Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela after Maduro’s capture

The top US military commander for Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire made an unannounced visit to Venezuela on Wednesday for security talks with interim authorities in Caracas. This marks the first US military delegation trip to Venezuela since the ca»»»

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France24 33m

Entre Nous - Why does AI need to be kept in check?

As India hosts the AI Impact Summit, we bring you a special edition of Entre Nous from New Delhi. In his address to participants, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the importance of AI regulation. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza speaks to GPAI's CEO, Tom David, to find out what is at risk if »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BNE 36m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BNE 37m

COMMENT: Cuba's friends have plenty to say and nothing to give

Cuba is running out of time. With petroleum reserves estimated at fewer than 20 days' supply and oil imports at zero for the first time in a decade, the communist island faces its gravest crisis since the Soviet Union's collapse. And the allies it had long counted on are proving as reliable as its »»»

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BBC 38m

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

Microsoft has acknowledged an error causing its AI work assistant to access and summarise some users' confidential emails by mistake. The tech giant has pushed Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat as a secure way for workplaces and their staff to use its generative AI chatbot. But it said a recent issue caus»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

QFCRA agrees to settlement with Experts Credit Solutions Consultancy

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) on Thursday announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Experts Credit Solutions Consultancy to conclude an investigation. The investigation found that, between January 2023 and October 2024, ECSC a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Alcaraz rallies past Khachanov at Qatar ExxonMobil Open, hits perfect 10 for 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Carlos Alcaraz prevailed in tussle on Thursday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open to preserve his perfect start to 2026. The World No. 1 overcame Karen Khachanov 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-3 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex centre court to seal his semi-final spot in the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Qatar’s UN envoy joins press briefing on Israeli’s illegal West Bank measures

QNA New York Permanent Representative ofQatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani participated in a press briefing held by Arab countries at the UN headquarters, highlighting Israeli occupation’s illegal practices in the West Bank. The group strongly condemned Israel’s rec»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

MoPH urges citizens, residents to get essential vaccinations before travelling for Umrah

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has called on all citizens and residents planning to travel to the Holy Sites to perform Umrah to take the initiative to receive the essential vaccinations that will ensure a safe and healthy journey, foremost among them the meningococc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Qatar reaffirms support for Palestinian cause, resilience of Palestinians

QNA New York Qatar has reaffirmed its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders wit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Ramadan spirit

Decorations shine brilliantly, illuminating Katara Cultural Village with a serene spiritual glow that reflects the beauty and essence of Holy Month of Ramadan in every corner.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

QMC takes part in GCCJPPI Golden Jubilee celebration

QNA Kuwait Qatar Media Corporation (QMC)took part in the celebration marking the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the Joint Programme Production Institution for the Arab Gulf States (GCCJPPI). The QMC delegation comprised Director of the International Cooperation and Agreements Office Abdullah »»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Iran’s current stance shaped by ideology, survival instincts: Experts

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The major developments unfolding in Iran since late December are reshaping the country’s image domestically, regionally, and internationally, said Prof. Mahjoob Zweiri, a scholar of contemporary Middle Eastern politics with a specialisation in Iran and the Gulf. Speaking at a r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

QC’s Alaqraboon Center launches‘Smart Coupon’ service for food aid

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its efforts to develop innovative digital solutions that support charitable work, Qatar Charity’s (QC) Alaqraboon Center has launched ‘Smart Coupon’ service—one of its first flagship initiatives designed to provide food assistance to low-income families in Qatar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

QRDI Council hosts Industry-LedInnovation Quest Demo Day

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council hosted the Industry-Led Innovation Quest Demo Day and Awards Ceremony, bringing together academic leadership, industry partners and key ecosystem stakeholders to spotlight innovative, industry-driven solutions devel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

MCIT boosts digital transformation in small and medium enterprises

QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) continues to advance the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises through the SMEs Go Digital Programme, a national initiative launched toward the end of 2024 to provide a practical pathway for SMEs to str»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

QU to host Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) will host the 2026 Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education from November 1 to 3, 2026 under the theme ‘Agile Pathways: New Architectures for Graduate Education’. Building on global discussions about how emerging technologies and shifting»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Mada Assistive Technology Centre Board announced

QNA Doha The formation of the Board of Directors of Mada Assistive Technology Centre – Qatar chaired by Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, has been announced. The formation of the board underscoreshigh-level support for the Centre’s role in empowering»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

NU-Q student Amna Al Kuwari earns highest national distinction for academic and societal excellence

Tribune News Network Doha Amna Essa Hilal Al Kuwari, a 2025 graduate of Northwestern University in Qatar, has received the Platinum Medal at the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award ceremony, earning the highest national distinction for academic and societal excellence. Her recognition marks a his»»»

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Qatar Tribune 40m

Al Wakra Hospital gets Planetree International’s Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centred Care

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation’s Al Wakra Hospital (AWH) has been awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centred Care (PCC) by Planetree International. This certification recognises the organisation’s achievement and innovation in delivering person-centred care. Al»»»

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UPI 43m

DHS to arrest, detain refugees without green cards after 1 year - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Joseph Edlow testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing on Feb. 12. Edlow co-authored a new memo stating that refugees can be arrested and detained if they haven't applied for a green card aft»»»

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France24 47m

Trump launches 'Board of Peace' with pledges of aid, troops for Gaza

Washington (United States) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged $10 billion in support for Gaza, while several Muslim-majority nations committed funding and troop contributions. The announcements came as Trump launched his new initiative, the Board of Peace, an »»»

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France24 47m

US buildup of warships and fighter jets sets stage for potential war with Iran

The US has deployed 13 warships and a large fleet of aircraft to the Middle East, with a second aircraft carrier also en route, setting the stage for a potential military confrontation with Iran less than a year after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. The m»»»

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France24 48m

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in Sudan's El-Fasher point to 'genocide', UN report says

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in El-Fasher after its capture by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show signs consistent with genocide, according to a new report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese»»»

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France24 48m

Eye on Africa - Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike

In tonight's edition: Gabon suspends major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, amid an anti-government teachers' strike. Also, Brent Bozell, Trump's controversial pick for US ambassador, arrives in South Africa. Plus we head to the Sambadrome, where Rio's Carnival comes to a»»»

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France24 48m

French prosecutor seeks homicide charges in killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque

A French prosecutor said Thursday they were seeking homicide charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, after violent clashes in the French city of Lyon. Most of those detained are from far-left movements.   A French prosecutor on Thurs»»»

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France24 48m

French connections - Vive le carnaval! A tour of France's local celebrations

This week we get festive with a look at Carnival. People tend to associate Carnival with places outside France, like Rio de Janeiro and Venice. Yet France boasts its own famous celebrations. Where do these festivals come from and what is their purpose? While carnival is celebrated all over the coun»»»

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France24 56m

A historic downfall for the UK's former prince Andrew

Former prince Andrew's inexorable fall from grace reached an extraordinary new low as he became the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he is now known, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He w»»»

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France24 56m

Never-before-seen photos of Nazi executions in Greece surface on eBay

Shocking photographs depicting Nazi soldiers’ executions of Greek resistance fighters during World War II have been discovered on the online auction platform eBay. The never-before-seen images, which show the victims both before and after their brutal executions, have sparked strong reactions in Gr»»»

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France24 56m

The Debate - Justice for all? The Epstein files and the arrest of former prince Andrew

Justice can be slow… and then suddenly, it’s swift. Two months to the day after the US justice department first started releasing the Epstein Files the arrest of King Charles’ brother: Andrew had already been stripped of his titles over allegations of relations with sex trafficked minors. Now »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar participates in first meeting of Peace Council in Washington, announces allocation of one billion USD in support of peace efforts

Washington: The State of Qatar announced the allocation of one billion US dollars in support of the Peace Council’s efforts and its endeavor to reach a final settlement that fulfills the aspirations of the Palestinian people in establishing their internationally recognized independent state, while »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar's UN Envoy Joins press briefing on Israeli occupation's "illegal" West Bank measures

New York: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, has participated in a press briefing held by Arab countries at the UN headquarters, highlighting Israeli occupation's illegal practices in the West Bank. The group strongly condem»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar reaffirms its steadfast support for Palestinian cause, resilience of Palestinians

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borde»»»

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UPI 1h

Report says 1,000+ Kenyans, other Africans are fighting for Russia - UPI.com

Family and friends of Charles Waithaka Wangari, 31, light candles during a symbolic funeral service after failing to retrieve his body from Russia for burial at their rural Mukurwe-ini village, in Nyeri, Kenya, on February 5. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA Feb. 19 (UPI) -- More than 1,000 Kenyans and o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry says messages via 'Early Warning System' to phones aim to evaluate alert levels

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to strengthening the public safety system and ensuring the readiness of national warning mechanisms, the Ministry recently sent messages through the Early Warning System to mobile phones, coinciding with reduced horizontal visibility cau»»»

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RT 1h

‘Free speech is pure bulls**t’ – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the arguments of social media platforms in favor of free speech as “pure bulls**t,” calling for total transparency in how algorithms shape online discourse. Speaking in New Delhi on Wednesday, Macron argued that algorithmic bias carries “huge” democrat»»»

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BBC 1h

'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest

US lawmakers have urged their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein, following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. "Prince Andrew was just arrested," Congressman Thomas Massie, who co-sponsored»»»

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BBC 1h

Veteran dissident who refused exile released

Belarus has released jailed veteran opposition politician Mikola Statkevich, who refused to go into exile last year in a US-brokered prisoner release. The 69-year-old was now at home and recovering from a stroke which had affected his speech, his wife Marina Adamovich said. Statkevich spent more th»»»

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