Dubai: Saudi Arabia has amended its schedule of labour violations and penalties, introducing updated fines including a SR10,000 penalty for employing a non-Saudi worker without a valid work permit. The decision was issued by Ahmed Al Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, as par»»»

Starting on Wednesday, visitors to Britain from 85 countries must obtain an electronic travel permit before arriving or risk being denied boarding, the interior ministry said. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), introduced in 2023, requires visa-exempt travellers to apply online and pay £16 »»»

US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, a day before Ukraine and US envoys are set to meet in Geneva for another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine triggered by Russia’s invasion. Fresh trilateral talks with Moscow are expecte»»»

The British Museum is accused of having removed the term "Palestine" from its exhibits under pressure from a pro-Israeli group. In reality, only certain panels regarding the Antiquity period were modified. The museum says they wanted to use a term that is both more neutral and historically accurate»»»

Today in Spotlight, we speak with celebrity Chef José Andrés. The founder of World Food Kitchen talks of his Longer Tables Fund's matching donations to support critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine, Gaza where his charity provides one million hot meals a day... and more. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Every day, often without realising it, we leave a mark on the planet through our carbon footprint. From driving to work and cooling our homes, to buying groceries or deciding what to eat for dinner, our daily choices generate emissions that release carbon dioxide and other»»»

Tandoori Flames, a popular destination for authentic multi-Asian and desi cuisine in Doha, recently celebrated its anniversary with its team, marking another milestone in its journey and reaffirming its commitment to quality dining and customer satisfaction. The restaurant also showcased its signat»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for commanders and senior officers of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, and the State’s security agencies, at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. The banquet was attende»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums’ (QM) Archaeology Department has announced two Open Days at the archaeological excavation sites of Ain Mohammed and Mesaika in northern Qatar. Taking place on February 28and March 14, the events will offer the public a unique opportunity to visit active excav»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting China on a two-day trip starting on Wednesday. He's the latest in a string of Western leaders who have been seeking new partnerships with the Asian giant in recent weeks, amid Donald Trump's trade war against the rest of the world. It's a delic»»»

On the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of peace. The organization’s website says. The document was supported by 107 states, 12 voted against, and 51, including Kyrgyzstan, the United States, and China, abstained. »»»

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing early on February 25 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in what is his first visit to China since taking office in 2025, amid mounting pressure back home in Germany to take a harder tone towards its largest trading partner, EURACTIV»»»

Panama’s decision to assume control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals marks a structural rupture in the governance of infrastructure that underpins roughly 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic. »»»

Japan will station surface to air missile systems on its far southwestern island of Yonaguni by March 2031, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed from Tokyo, as frictions in the East Asian region continue to build, the BBC reports. »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing early on February 25 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in what is his first visit to China since taking office in 2025, amid mounting pressure back home in Germany to take a harder tone towards its largest trading partner, EURACTIV»»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

Panama’s decision to assume control of the Balboa and Cristóbal container terminals marks a structural rupture in the governance of infrastructure that underpins roughly 5% of global maritime trade and about 40% of US container traffic. »»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

Video game developer Scopely has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul-based mobile game studio Loom Games, Scopely has informed the market. The deal valued the»»»

A first consignment of iron ore supplies from Kazakhstan’s Sokolov-Sarbai Mining and Processing Plant, part of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), was reportedly dispatched on February 23 to Russia’s Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) following a four-year suspension on deliveries, the TradingShar»»»

The US issued a formal warning, or demarche, to Kyiv over damage suffered by American commercial interests caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure used by Kazakhstan for most of its crude oil exports, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington, Olha Stefanishyna. »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on February 24 attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the EU Tumo Engineering and Applied Sciences Complex (EUCC), a €42.5mn project aimed at creating a regional STEM hub near Yerevan’s Hrazdan Gorge. »»»

For me the two most important elections globally this year will be midterms in the US in November, and elections in Hungary on April 12. The first will likely shape the course of democracy in the US, and the latter democracy both in Hungary but perhaps wider than that, the outcome of the war in Ukr»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he has stationed soldiers at key energy facilities across the country after he blamed Ukraine for disrupting energy supplies. Orbán has accused Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" on Hungary by deliberately delaying the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline, th»»»

Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah endured a slow Thursday morning as accidents and peak-hour congestion backed up several key roads across both emirates. Crashes compound Emirates Road rushThe worst of the disruption centred on Emirates Road (E611), where multiple crashes near W»»»

An international wrestling training camp involving several teams is underway in Kyrgyzstan, the National Wrestling Federation reported. According to the federation, Estonia’s and Finland’s women’s national teams in the U-17 and U-20 age categories have arrived in Bishkek for training sessions. Aisu»»»

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape labor markets, with investors and economists warning of growing disruption across industries. Goldman Sachs analysts said faster AI adoption could push US unemployment higher this year, noting that technology drove an estimated 5,000–10,000 net monthl»»»

Russia’s central bank and finance ministry are preparing legislation to establish a fully regulated domestic cryptocurrency market, four years after officials debated an outright ban on digital assets. The draft bill, sche»»»

Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall across the UAE today, with a chance of fog in some areas and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its weather bulletin, the NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures an»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall across the UAE today, with a chance of fog in some areas and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its weather bulletin, the NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures an»»»

Cuba’s Interior Ministry has released new findings from its investigation into the deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US‑flagged speedboat, saying the vessel carried 10 armed men whom authorities allege intended a “terrorist infiltration.” Havana said the clash erupted Wednesday when»»»

GENEVA: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has affirmed that it is exercising its right of reply in response to false and baseless accusations made earlier today by a party to the conflict in Sudan whose hands are stained with the blood of its own people. Also Read: UAE strongly condemns targeting of W»»»

Dubai: Iran’s leadership appears to be making a stark strategic calculation as tensions with the United States intensify — that yielding to Washington’s demands could pose a greater threat to regime survival than the dangers of military confrontation. The New York Times, citing analysts and officia»»»

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner has pledged not to “interfere” in French internal affairs after a diplomatic row over the killing of a right-wing activist. The US described the incident as a manifestation of rising “violent radical leftism” in France. Paris took offense, taking the statemen»»»

The UAE has once again urged businesses, government entities, and the public to remain vigilant amid a rising wave of global cyberattacks. The warning, delivered through official channels this month, reflects a growing reality in that cyber threats are no longer abstract risks. They are immediate, »»»

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first vertical view of Uranus's upper atmosphere, delivering an unprecedented look at the planet's ionosphere and auroral structures. The new observations, released by NASA on Tuesday, show how temperature and charged particles vary with height abo»»»

Dubai: A proposal to rename the south Indian state of Kerala as “Keralam” has sparked debate among the UAE’s large Malayali community, with many welcoming the cultural assertion while others question its timing, practicality and global recognition. The discussion follows India’s Union Cabinet appro»»»

In the US alone, 127 billion plastic bottles are purchased every year, according to one estimate. However, one soft drinks firm in the Midwest is keeping old school tradition alive by continuing to sell its products in returnable glass bottles. For almost a century, until the 1960s, soda bottles in»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers who regularly visit Europe could soon benefit from longer-valid Schengen visas and simpler digital travel procedures, as the European Union moves to modernise its visa and border systems. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New measures under the Euro»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution to reach an agreement with Tehran on its nuclear program, but stressed the United States will never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.In his annual State of the Union address before Congress Tuesday eve»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- The Royal Thai Army said Wednesday it exchanged fire with Cambodian forces along the shared border after a 40mm grenade was fired near a Thai patrol in the Plan Hin Pad Kon area on Tuesday.Army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree said the incident took place wh»»»

JEDDAH, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Taha congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as well as the government and people of Kuwait on t»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that restrictions would be added back on Cuba's imports of Venezuelan oil if Havana violated the "spirit" of a recent easing of the US embargo. Noting that oil imports would be allowed via Cuba's small private sector, Rubio told reporters in St Kit»»»