MOCI launches 36 new electronic services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched 36 new electronic services through its digital platform on the Ministry’s official website. The newly launched services cover a wide range of activities, including prize draws, sales promotions, festivals, clearance sales and br»»»
Men digging hole outside Thessaloniki charged with antiquities theft
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of digging for buried antiquities on an archaeological site in northern Greece, police said Monday. A police statement said the three suspects aged 63, 60 and 30, had allegedly formed an organized antiquities-looting gang that targeted both designated sites»»»
Sali Berisha: Deputy PM Risks Up to 36 Years in Prison
Albania’s opposition leader Sali Berisha on Monday accused Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku of committing multiple criminal offenses and claimed she faces up to 36 years in prison if prosecuted and convicted. Speaking at a protest in Tirana, Berisha referenced discussions earlier in the day at»»»
EDGE Group and Safran Electronics & Defense sign MoU
EDGE Group and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint development of advanced smart weapon systems, with an initial focus on long-range air-to-ground capabilities. The agreement was signed at EDGE’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi by Hamad Al Marar, »»»
Parliamentary Cooperation Group discusses enhancing Tunisia-Indonesia ties with Indonesian delegation
Tunis, Feb 3, 2026(TAP)- A working session was held, on Monday morning, at the Bardo Palace between the Parliamentary Cooperation Group with Asian countries and the Tunisia-Indonesia Parliamentary Friendship Group to discuss ways to boost bilateral...»»»
Maliki Rejects Quitting Iraq PM Race upon US Pressures
Former Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki affirmed he had no intention to withdraw from the bid for premiership, vowing to continue with his campaign despite US pressure and threats to cut support for Baghdad if he is elected. “I have absolutely no intention of withdrawing out of respect for my country, its »»»
China urges US to scrap all tariffs
China has urged the US to cancel the unilateral tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump following a US Supreme Court ruling that effectively struck down most of the measures. Trump imposed tariffs on many trading partners early last year, accusing them of unfair trade practices. Most faced a univ»»»
MOEHE to hold 2026 summer language, culture camps in France, Germany, Japan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced that it will organise the 2026 Summer language and culture camps in France, Germany, and Japan for outstanding Grade 11 Qatari students from public schools. In a statement, MOEHE said that this initiative is part of its s»»»
IMPACT Developer & Contractor marks 30 years since its listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Founded in 1991 through public offering, IMPACT has experienced continuous growth: from the first residential complex in Romania, a neighborhood of luxury villas started in 1995, to 13 other villa neighborhoods, then to collective housing in medium-rise buildings, and now to the construction of hig»»»
UAE warns of fog and low horizontal visibility
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast a chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility. In its weather update on Monday, the NCM said horizontal visibility may drop even further at times over some coastal, internal areas and islands from 10pm on Feb 23 until 10am »»»
Police fine 1,062 bikers nationwide for not wearing helmets
Over 1,060 people on motorbikes and electric scooters were stopped and fined for not wearing crash helmets in the third week of February, police said Monday, compared to more than 1,040 a week earlier. Police said 833 of the people were driving motorcycles, 124 were driving electric scooters and 10»»»
PM Madbouly reviews progress on Ras El Hekma development project
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting on Monday to follow up on the latest developments in the implementation of the Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast, as the government continues to monitor progress on one of its flagship coastal developments. The meeting was attended by »»»
Egypt calls for dialogue in Kuwait-Iraq maritime border dispute following UN filing
Egypt is following with “great interest and concern” the maritime border issue between Kuwait and Iraq, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, as regional tensions rise over coordinates and maps deposited by Baghdad at the United Nations. The Egyptian ministry emphasised in a stat»»»
Judge blocks release of Smith's report on Trump classified documents case
A US judge has permanently blocked the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his probe into President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home. Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump-appointee, granted a request from the president to keep the public from seein»»»
UK's Accusations Against Kremlin Serve as Diversion in Epstein Case - Russia's Zakharova
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday that UK elites' accusations against the Kremlin were intended to create a false "backup" trail in the case of infamous US financier Jeffrey Epstein. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova cited a report by The Times t»»»
EU demands ‘full clarity’ from Trump on tariffs
The EU’s top executive body has urged US President Donald Trump not to impose new tariffs on the bloc’s goods and to clarify his position following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his earlier measures. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump had no authority to impose tarif»»»
‘Britons deserve better’ – Putin aide on Starmer and Epstein-linked ex-prince
Kirill Dmitriev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has slammed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former Prince Andrew over scandals involving both the British government and royal family, including allegations linking them to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on X on Monday,»»»
$273M in Ecuadorian exports at risk in dispute with Colombia - UPI.com
Ecuador's palm oil sector generates 110,000 jobs across 14 provinces, mainly in border areas. It exports between 6,000 and 8,000 metric tons per month to the Colombian market. Photo by Pixabay Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Nearly $273 million in annual Ecuadorian exports are at stake if a reciprocal 30% tariff »»»
Balluku Case, SPAK Says Witnesseses Were Threatened on Balluku's Behalf
Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Mandates began discused Monday a request from the Special Prosecution Office to lift the immunity of suspended official Belinda Balluku, as prosecutors presented additional alleged criminal findings against her. The session, focused on a request filed by SPAK. D»»»
Opposition Lawmakers Urge Parliament to Approve Arrest of Deputy PM
Five opposition lawmakers on Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Immunity have formally recommended that Parliament authorize the arrest of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, who is under investigation in an ongoing corruption case. In their final position, the five opposition members of the c»»»
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner has pleaded not guilty to murdering his parents. Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home with multiple stab wounds in December. He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraign»»»
BT Property expands its premium office portoflio through acquisition of Record Park
Until 2025, the fund was managed by BT Asset Management, and since October last year, the new manager is INNO Investments, which specializes in managing alternative investment funds. INNO Investments is the former OTP Asset Management Romania SAI SA, which joined the Banca Transilvania Group follow»»»
US embassy in Lebanon evacuates dozens of its staff due to regional developments – Ya Libnan
Share: LBC reported that the US Embassy in Lebanon evacuated dozens of its staff today via Beirut International Airport as a precautionary measure due to anticipated regional developments. The report added that a statement may be issued by the embassy to clarify the details and implications of this»»»
Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities
A fresh wave of anti-government protests staged by students at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses, footage confirmed by BBC Verify and BBC Persian shows. They are the first large-scale demonstrations in the country since the nationwide protests in Decemb»»»
UAE approves school dates for 2026-2029 across public and private sectors
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the approved academic calendar for the next three school years, covering 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029, for both public and private schools. The move comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen stability across the country’s education sys»»»
Federal judge blocks release of Jack Smith's classified documents report - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on January 22. A federal judge on Monday blocked Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified doc»»»
Al Habtoor Group takes legal action against Lebanese authorities
Al Habtoor Group said Monday that it has appointed one of the world’s leading international law firms specializing in sovereign disputes and treaty-based investment arbitration, to take legal action against Lebanese authorities over claims of investment losses of $1.7 billion. Al Habtoor said it ha»»»
Air ambulance en route to Delhi crashes
An aircraft flying from Jharkhand capital Ranchi to New Delhi has crashed, reported NDTV. It crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Feb 23. The air ambulance had seven people on board. The Indian news organization reported that plane debris indicates that the vehicle was a turboprop aircraft. PT»»»
Rights chief warns EU’s ‘safe country’ move puts asylum protections at risk
EU states on Monday (23 February) formally endorsed the use of “safe country” designations — in a move that poses serious threats to asylum, says human rights commissioner Michael O’Flaherty. The council, representing member states, formally adopted the first EU-wide list of safe countries of origi»»»
America’s biggest warship reaches Crete en route to Middle East
The biggest US warship, the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier, arrived Monday at a NATO naval base on Crete as American forces build up in the Middle East amid tension with Iran. The nuclear-powered Ford is set to join the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its escorts, which arrived in the »»»
Heavy traffic as Clean Monday holidaymakers return to Athens
Traffic intensified Sunday on highways leading into Athens as thousands returned from the three-day Clean Monday holiday weekend, with authorities reporting significant congestion on key routes. On the Athens-Corinth highway, delays stretched from the Isthmus of Corinth to the Elefsina toll plaza, »»»
Caretaker Cabinet Approves Draft Joint Statement on Enhancing Security of Natural Gas Supplies to Central, Eastern Europe
The Council of Ministers approved a draft Joint Statement on enhancing the security of natural gas supplies to Central and Eastern Europe by the energy ministers and representatives of Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Moldova, Ukraine, Croatia, Lithuania, Serbia, Bosnia and Her»»»
Government Withdraws Proposal to Parliament for Election of SANS Chair
The Council of Ministers adopted a decision rescinding Council of Ministers Decision No. 750 of 2025, which proposed to the National Assembly the election of a Chair of the State Agency for National Security (SANS). The government has thus withdrawn its proposal to Parliament for the election of a »»»
FBI director defends Winter Olympics celebration with USA hockey team
FBI Director Kash Patel has defended his trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy after footage of him celebrating with the USA hockey team drew online criticism. In a post on X, Patel told "very concerned media" he was "extremely humbled" to be with the men's team after their victory over Canada in Mi»»»
Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to curb reliance on US
Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to India, Australia and Japan this week in his latest effort to cultivate trade ties as he seeks to wean Canada off its economic dependency on the US. Carney will begin the trip in India on Thursday, his office said, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He »»»
Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
The boss of Netflix has told the BBC its takeover bid for Warner Bros is better than a rival one from Paramount because it would expand the business and the industry. Co-chief executive Ted Sarandos told the Today programme Netflix's bid was focused on "growth", adding: "We're buying a movie studio»»»
Risk of ‘Escalation’ if Iran Attacked, Warns Deputy Foreign Minister
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned of a wider escalation if his country was attacked, after US President Donald Trump raised the threat of strikes. Trump has sent a major deployment of air and sea power to the Middle East and has threatened to strike Iran if it does not reach a»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Facing ‘Challenging Days’ with Iran-US Tensions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel was facing "complex and challenging days" as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran following President Donald Trump's threat of strikes should Tehran refuse to accept a new nuclear agreement. "We are in very complex and challe»»»
Qatar strongly condemns attack targeting village in Nigeria
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemns and denounces the attack that targeted a village in Zamfara State in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of dozens and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed»»»
Commerce ministry rolls out 36 new electronic services
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched 36 new electronic services through its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline procedures, improve service efficiency, and enhance the overall customer experience. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry sa»»»
Experts calling for caution on home sales abroad
Polish capital is flowing mainly to EU real estate markets, although some investors are also exploring emerging destinations. Buying a second home abroad is no longer limited to the wealthiest; a strong Polish middle class is driving demand, supported by better flight connections, professional prop»»»
Clashes erupt between Palestinian youths and IOF in eastern Nablus and north of Al-Khalil, occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupt between Palestinian youths and IOF in eastern Nablus and north of Al-Khalil, occupied West Bank: reports 23-02-2026 19:15 PM »»»
Abu Dhabi and Baku sign twin city deal on mobility and sustainability
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Baku City Executive Power have signed a Twin City agreement to deepen cooperation across urban planning, mobility, public transport and green infrastructure initiatives. The partnership was signed during an official trip to Baku»»»
Iranian Students Protest for Third Day as US Pressure Mounts
Iranian students defied authorities with protests for a third day on Monday, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest with thousands killed and as the United States weighs possible air strikes against the country. State media outlets reported students chanting anti-government slogans at Teh»»»
Pakistani Prime Minister arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday evening on a working visit to the country. His Excellency and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State at th»»»
From Gdańsk to Constanța: Romania–Poland push for a strategic Baltic–Black Sea corridor
The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»
US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Beirut
Dubai: The United States has instructed non-essential personnel and eligible family members to depart its embassy in Beirut, citing heightened regional tensions and concerns over the risk of military escalation with Iran. A senior State Department official said on Monday that the decision followed »»»
ISIE accelerating implementation of ISO 54001 quality system
Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) held a working session on Monday focused on the progress of the ISO 54001 quality management system project, designed to oversee the management of electoral operations as...»»»
Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility tonight
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Tuesday, will be cold, misty to foggy at places by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at places by night. Offshore, it will be hazy at times, the report added. Wind inshore »»»