Humanitarian operations in Yemen are entering a new and more complex phase after the United Nations was forced to rely on alternative aid-delivery mechanisms in Houthi-controlled areas, following the closure of its offices and the seizure of its assets. The move has reshaped relief efforts in one o»»»

Nearly two weeks have passed since the publication of materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, yet public interest shows no sign of fading. On the contrary, the controversy surrounding Epstein’s archive seems only to be intensifying. What was released proved scandalous enough to dominate head»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has once again commented on the resignation of former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev, stating that he maintains friendly relations with him, but that his return to public service is out of question. Photo Internet Accord»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Lithuania, HE Gitanas Nauseda on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

"I was rooting for you! We were all rooting for you! How dare you?" Tyra Banks' rant - angry and disappointed - at America's Next Top Model (ANTM) contestant Tiffany Richardson is the stuff of reality TV legend. Watching the former supermodel lay into the young hopeful in front of millions of viewe»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that the recently formed Board of Peace will unveil a humanitarian and reconstruction aid package for Gaza, along with a major international security commitment, during the Board's inaugural meeting in Washington scheduled for Thursday. In a post on h»»»

Instead of the usual 10 days, schoolchildren in Kyrgyzstan will have only one day off during the spring break. According to the basic curriculum for general education institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic, school students will rest only on Friday, March 6. After the weekend on Saturday and Sunday, th»»»

The car and the entrance to the home of Samuil Popov, mayor of the village of Bistritsa, were deliberately set on fire in the early hours of the morning, shortly after 1:30 a.m. Popov said he was awakened by a loud sound similar to an explosion, which initially made him think thunder had struck nea»»»

Dubai: Carriers based in the United Arab Emirates are not pressing the brakes on expansion in 2026 — with new destinations across Europe, North America, Central Asia and beyond planned by Emirates, Etihad and other operators. Travellers from the UAE will for the first time see direct flights to Hel»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that he will hold technical discussions with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva ahead of negotiations with the United States. "Joined by nuclear experts, I will meet Rafael Gros»»»

Washington is preparing to send the final draft of a proposed UN-backed mechanism to monitor a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan to the warring parties, according to Massad Boulos, special adviser to US President Donald Trump for Middle East affairs. Speaking at a Sudan session during the Munich Secu»»»

Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones. "Europe's security under construction" boasts the slogan on an eye-catching set of sleek black-and-white photographs, festooned across a scaffold»»»

The Military Medical Academy Monday announced Open Days for prospective military doctors and nurses. The initiative will run for four days until February 20. The Academy is delivering its training programme jointly with the Naval Academy in Varna, and the Medical University of Varna. Graduates rece»»»

Authorities are actively working on the case involving the arson attack on the car and front door of the Mayor of Bistritsa village (near Sofia), Samuil Popov, the Interior Ministry told BTA on Monday. Active investigative measures are underway. A report was received between 1:30 a.m. and 1:40 a.m.»»»

1/15Shukla, whose images helped shape the visual memory of a young nation, died at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, his family said. Gulf News archives2/15An iconic picture of the UAE’s rulers, captured by Ramesh Shukla in 1971. Ramesh Shukla3/151967. Aerial view of Maktoum Bridge, which crosses Dubai Cre»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) – The weather, on Monday, will be cloudy nationwide. At times, cloud cover will be heavier in the north, bringing scattered showers to the far northwest. These rains are expected to spread to the rest of the northern regions by...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been charged with money laundering, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Monday. "NABU and SAPO [Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] have broadened the list of suspects in the 'Midas ca»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The political course of Moldovan President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) could lead the southeastern European country to a repeat of the Ukrainian scenario, former Moldovan President Igor Dodon told Sputnik. "What worries me most is that the Moldovan authoriti»»»

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC. US officials have repeatedly emphasised that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in this protracted negotiating process. On»»»

A new survey by the sociological agency Market Links shows that if parliamentary elections were held now, five political formations would enter the National Assembly, with the future coalition around Rumen Radev clearly in the lead. According to the data, Radev’s formation would win 25.6% of the vo»»»

A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach appeared in court Monday for the first time since his release from the hospital. Naveed Akram appeared in Sydney’s Downing Center Local Court via a video link from the maximum security Goulburn Correc»»»

On Feb. 16, 2005, after a five-month lockout, the National Hockey League canceled its entire 2004-05 season. 1 of 5 | NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman meets the New York media on February 16, 2005, to announce the cancellation of the 2004-05 hockey season. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Pho»»»

German Galushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, pictured here in Britain in April 2025, was detained Sunday while attempting to leave Ukraine. Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian anti-corruption law enforcement initiative on Monday announced it has detained former En»»»

The demand for qualified chefs in Bulgaria continues to grow, driven by tourism, urban development, and rising expectations in the hospitality sector. Restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses are no longer looking only for short-term solutions—they need reliable professionals who can contribute»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that the recently formed Board of Peace will unveil a humanitarian and reconstruction aid package for Gaza, along with a major international security commitment, during the Board's inaugural meeting in Washington scheduled for next Thursday. In a post»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding announced yesterday the establishment of its fifth group, “Estithmar Capital,” in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialize in managing financial investments, st»»»