Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
Eleven Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian civil defence and health officials. The IDF said it had struck terror targets in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, and that militants had been killed after emerging from a tunnel into the»»»
First Stryker Combat Vehicles Arrive in Bulgaria as Military Upgrade Moves Forward
Bulgaria has taken another step toward upgrading its armed forces, as the government has launched the execution of a key modernization initiative for the Bulgarian Army. The development was confirmed by the press center of the Ministry of Defense. The first phase of deliveries under the project is »»»
Don’t Get Sense EU Countries Ready to Give Ukraine Date for Membership, EU’s Kallas Says
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday she felt that EU governments were not ready to give Ukraine a date for membership despite a demand to do so from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelenskiy repeated on Saturday that he needed a date as part of security guarantees for a fi»»»
Gaza's Nasser Hospital Condemns Move by MSF to Suspend Most Services
One of Gaza’s last functioning large hospitals condemned the move by an international organization to pull out of operations over concerns about armed men, claiming on Sunday that the hospital had installed civil police for security. The move comes as at least 10 Palestinians were killed in clashes»»»
Kuwait Amir receives OCA Pres.
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace Sunday President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee Head Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and his accompanying delegation.Sheikh Joaan conveyed to His Highne»»»
Kuwait PM departs Munich following Security Conf. participation
MUNICH, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah departed Munich, Germany on Sunday after heading Kuwait's delegation in the 62nd Munich Security Conference.Bidding His Highness the Prime Minister farewell were Kuwaiti Ambassador to Germany, Reem Moha»»»
MoPH develops comprehensive food safety inspection plan for Ramadan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, MoPH, has developed a comprehensive food safety inspection plan for the State of Qatar during the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety and public health, and to protect consumers during a period when demand for food p»»»
First solar eclipse of 2026: Will it be visible from the UAE?
The first solar eclipse of 2026 is set for Tuesday, February 17. Known as the “Ring of Fire”, this annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and Sun but appears slightly smaller, leaving a bright halo around its edges. The annular phase will last up to 2 minutes a»»»
Israeli airstrikes target Iqlim al-Tuffah region
Israeli airstrikes overnight targeted open areas in the southern region of Iqlim al-Tuffah. The Israeli army said claimed the strikes hit Hezbollah infrastructure including warehouses used to store weapons and missile launchers. Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of h»»»
President Sisi highlights NEPAD gains during his tenure as chair of steering committee
CAIRO, Feb 15 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his tenure as Chair of the Steering Committee of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government since February 2023 coincided with a pivotal phase in the agency’s history, marked by the review of the First Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 20»»»
Trump ‘very serious’ about annexing Greenland – Danish PM
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that US President Donald Trump remains “very serious” about annexing Greenland, despite recently toning down his rhetoric about using military force to take over the resource-rich Arctic territory. Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to acqui»»»
The EU has become so undemocratic even the US is calling it out
The Committee on the Judiciary of the US House of Representatives has issued an important report. Its title is an officialese mouthful: “The Foreign Censorship Threat, Part II: Europe’s decade-long campaign to censor the global internet and how it harms American speech in the United States.” Yet ev»»»
QSE index opens week lower
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index started the week lower on Sunday, slipping 15.54 points, or 0.13%, to 11,500 points at the start of trading, weighed down by declines in three sectors. Market data showed gains in Transportation (+0.26%), Real Estate (+0.26%), Consumer Goods»»»
West Bank: Dozens Injured, Detained, and Assaulted in IOF Crackdown - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Dozens Injured, Detained, and Assaulted in IOF Crackdown 15-02-2026 12:18 PM An Israeli soldier during a raid in the West Bank (»»»
Taiwan President Vows to Strengthen Island’s Defenses in Lunar New Year Message
Taiwan will strengthen its defense efforts and safeguard the island's security in the year ahead, President Lai Ching-te said in his Lunar New Year message released on Sunday. Lai last year proposed $40 billion in extra defense spending to counter China, which views the island as its own territory»»»
Kuwait Amir receives Acting PM, duty martyr Khaled Al-Sharaf's family
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, and the family of duty martyr First Undersecretary Officer Khaled Al-Sharaf who passed away followi»»»
BSP's Nataliya Kiselova: Gutsanov Must Consult Party Leadership If Asked to Stay in Caretaker Cabinet
BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova said that Borislav Gutsanov should consult the Bulgarian Socialist Party's (BSP) leadership if he is offered to remain in the caretaker cabinet, commenting to Bulgarian National Television on reports that the outgoing Labour and Social Policy Minister »»»
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 11 since dawn Sunday
Gaza's civil defense agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 11 people since dawn on Sunday, while a military official said the attacks were carried out in response to violations of the ceasefire. Despite a U.S.-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month, violence has cont»»»
Saudi Arabia urges Muslims to observe Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the kingdom to observe the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, the 29th day of Shaaban for the Islamic year 1447. Click here for Ramadan prayer timings If the crescent is sighted that night, a scenario considered less »»»
Delyan Dobrev Expected to Leave GERB Leadership and Parliament Amid Internal Tensions
On Monday, Delyan Dobrev, chair of the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee, former minister and long-standing figure in GERB, is expected to submit a request to withdraw both from the party’s Executive Committee and from parliament. The information was circulated by several media outlets, th»»»
Syrian Army Says It Took Control of Shaddadi Base after Coordination with US
The Syrian army said it took control of the Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria after coordination with the United States, the Syrian state news agency reported on Sunday. The move follows the US pullout from al-Tanf strategic base after a Washington-brokered deal to integrate t»»»
Egypt’s Investment Ministry Says Next Phase Demands Shift Beyond Fintech
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said the next phase of the country’s investment climate requires moving beyond traditional financial technology toward more advanced applications, including supervisory technology (SupTech) and TradeTech, to boost market efficiency, com»»»
Amiri Diwan mourns passing of Sheikha Adelah Humoud Al-Sabah
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The Amiri Diwan on Sunday mourned the passing of Sheikha Adelah Humoud Hamad Al-Malik Al-Sabah, at the age of 68.Her body will be laid to rest Sunday, after the afternoon prayer. (end) aai»»»
Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally in Munich
The exiled son of Iran's last shah said he was ready to lead the country to a "secular democratic future" at a rally in Munich on Saturday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said a change of power would be the "best thing". It came as Washington continued to engage diplomatically with Tehran's gove»»»
Syrian Army takes control of al-Shaddadi base in Hasakah after U.S. coordination
Damascus, Feb. 15 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Army has assumed control of the al-Shaddadi military base in Hasakah province, northeastern Syria, following coordination with U.S. officials, the Defense Ministry’s media department said. The media department told SANA that the base was handed over to the S»»»
African Union Summit Calls for Unified Action to Confront Continent’s Challenges
African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government called for unified action and African-led solutions to address the continent’s mounting challenges, particularly in the areas of peace and security and Africa’s re»»»
Friend recalls chilling last words of missing Indian student found dead in US
Dubai: “I’ve stopped caring, man… I don’t care about anything.” Those words — spoken casually, almost offhandedly — are now haunting for Baneet Singh, the roommate and close friend of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, the 22-year-old Indian student at UC Berkeley whose disappearance ended in tragedy. Sreenivas»»»
Noida Valentine’s Day horror: How a 15-year love story ended
Dubai: A man allegedly shot his girlfriend dead before killing himself inside a car in Noida on Valentine’s Day, in a case police are treating as a suspected murder-suicide. However, the man’s family has disputed the initial findings, claiming the couple may have been murdered. The incident took pl»»»
Abdullah Al-Salem University, Medical Responsibility Authority sign MoU
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Abdullah Al-Salem University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Medical Responsibility Authority to establish a general framework for cooperation and coordination in expertise exchange and support for scientific research.The memorandum aims to enhance institution»»»
Assistant FM: Kuwait continues to empower women under wise leadership
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah said on Sunday that Kuwait continues to strengthen the role of women, supported by the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.The remarks came in a statemen»»»
MoECC announces end of hunting season from February 15
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the conclusion of the hunting season for birds and wild animals, effective February 15. In a statement, the ministry stressed that any hunting activity carried out after this date will be considered a violation of the releva»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Tsvetkovoye Settlement in Zaporozhye Region - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Units of Battlegroup Russia's Vostok continued advancing into the depth of the Ukrainian defenses and took control of the settlement of Tsvetkovoye in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Battlegroup Vostok continued advancing into the depth of the»»»
Top Trump envoys to join Ukraine peace talks in Geneva – Reuters
Washington’s delegation at the trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Geneva next week will include American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a source briefed on the matter. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the trilateral negotiati»»»
Maryam Nawaz launches bold police reforms to end fear and instill respect in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a bold step to reform the Punjab Police, a force long criticised for fear-driven enforcement, corruption, and poor public relations. In a high-level televised meeting with Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem on Sunday, Chief Minister Maryam dire»»»
Al-Alimi Calls from Munich for a New Regional Security Framework
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has called for a fundamental rethinking of the international approach to regional security, warning that escalating threats in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb represent a geopolitical shift rather than a series of isolated incidents»»»
Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli occupation airstrikes on Gaza
GAZA, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Nine Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday in Israeli occuopation airstrikes targeting various areas of the Gaza Strip.Health authorities at Al-Shifa Medical Complex reported the arrival of four martyrs after an Israeli occupation drone struck a group »»»
China's Wulong Karst... breathtaking natural, historical landscape
Photo feature by Safiyah Al-Hajri BEIJING, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The Wulong Karst region, located in Chongqing, China, stretches as a breathtaking natural landscape where deep mountains and vast caves intertwine with stone bridges and eroded cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring panorama.The word "kars»»»
Thrissur Jilla Sauhrida Vedi successfully holds 33rd blood donation camp
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Indian Republic Day, the 33rd Blood Donation Camp organized by Thrissur Jilla Sauhrida Vedi (TJSV) took place successfully on Friday, February 12, 2026, from 7am to 3:30pm at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center. Approximately 660 individuals, including TJSV membe»»»
CC-DB's Atanas Atanassov Calls for Immediate Security Council Meeting over Petrohan Case, Urges Declassification of Documents
In three days, a new caretaker Council of Ministers will be appointed. I call on the [future caretaker] prime minister, if he is formally appointed, to immediately convene a meeting of the Security Council, Deputy National Assembly Chair Atanas Atanassov, MP of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulg»»»
Abu Dhabi’s modern landmarks just got heritage status
Abu Dhabi’s architectural glow-up isn’t just about shiny new skyscrapers. The capital is doubling down on its recent past, with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) adding more than 40 new sites to its Modern Heritage Register. The fresh additions build on the first bat»»»
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Zero Enrichment Is Not Up for Negotiation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Zero Enrichment Is Not Up for Negotiation 15-02-2026 11:18 AM In an interview with the BBC in Tehran, Maji»»»
Government Approves Funding for Bulgaria’s First European Space Agency Fee in 2026
The outgoing Cabinet has approved a decision authorizing funding for the Ministry of Innovation and Growth to cover Bulgaria’s first membership contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA) for 2026, the government press service announced. The approved financing guarantees that Bulgarian companie»»»
Namaa Charity organizes relief campaign for Syrian, Palestinian refugees
AMMAN, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Kuwait Social Reform Society, organized a relief campaign to support Syrian and Palestinian refugees, as well as underprivileged Jordanian families in Jordan.The campaign saw the participation of 22 male and female volunteers from Athar Vol»»»
Lebanon Marks 21st Anniversary of Rafik Hariri Assassination
Lebanon commemorated on Saturday the 21st anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, with a popular rally and pointed political statements highlighting questions of sovereignty, state authority, and upcoming elections. Speaking to supporters in Downtown Beirut, his son,»»»
Russia Says Seized a Dozen Ukrainian Villages in February
Russia's army chief Valery Gerasimov visited Moscow's troops in Ukraine and said the Kremlin's forces seized a dozen eastern villages in February, the defense ministry said Sunday. Gerasimov visit comes days before US-mediated talks with Kyiv in Geneva on ending almost four years of war and ahead o»»»
Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, KNG Chief, Acting PM
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Sunday in Bayan Palace His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.His Highness the Amir also received Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah, and Acting Prime»»»
Speaker of Council of Representatives of Iraq meets Qatar's Ambassador
Baghdad, Iraq: The speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq, HE Haibat Al Halbousi met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Iraq, HE Sultan bin Mubarak Al Kubaisi. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»
UAE Lottery reveals first name of Dh5 million winner. Is it an Indian expat?
Dubai: The UAE Lottery has revealed the first name of its first-ever Dh5 million second prize winner who struck gold in the draw number 260214 held on Saturday, February 14. The lottery operator has identified the lucky resident as Murugan**G** on its official website. The winner, whose full identi»»»
Australia allocates USD 2.28 billion for nuclear-powered submarine facility
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Australia announced Sunday an initial allocation of AUD 3.98 billion (approx. USD 2.28 billion) to establish a new nuclear-powered submarine construction facility under the trilateral AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States.The facility will be built ne»»»
Bulgaria’s Hotel Sector Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth in December
Revenue from overnight stays in Bulgaria continued to rise at a solid pace at the end of 2025, with hotel income in December increasing by 12.5 percent on an annual basis, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. Total revenues reached 112.7 million leva (57.6 million euros), with»»»