Four unidentified people died when the single-engine aircraft in which they were flying crashed early Friday morning while approaching an airport in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Image courtesy of UPI Feb. 13 (UPI) -- All four people aboard a single-engine aircraft died when it crashed shortly after»»»

In Nigeria, Chinese directors have been jailed for running a cybercrime ring that exploited hundreds of workers. But first, in Ghana, cocoa farmers are feeling the pressure as the country cuts payments amid a sharp decline in global demand and prices. And in Tunisia, Amazigh communities are intensi»»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE can expect a gradual shift away from winter's cooler temperatures as the region enters what traditional Arabian meteorology calls the 'Scorpion season' – a six-week period running through mid-March that bridges the gap between winter and spring. Also Read: Winter chi»»»

Dubai: Valentine’s Day in Dubai is never just dinner and a card. Every year, the UAE rolls out a fresh round of over-the-top romantic offers that make you do a double-take — and then quietly check your bank balance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This year is no diffe»»»

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sniped at the Russian army, comparing its battlefield progress in Ukraine to the pace of a “garden snail.” His comments come as Russian troops continue to liberate important settlements across the frontline while Ukraine is consistently forced to pull back its forc»»»

European nations have to accept that the post-Cold War liberal “rules-based international order” is no more, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Munich Security Conference on Friday. The EU and its members need to rapidly adapt to the new reality by arming themselves, he claimed. His words ca»»»

Dubai: Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are feeling growing pressure as shoppers, strained by years of higher prices, rethink how much they spend on food, drinks, and meals outside the home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Grocery bills remain elevated, leaving many households wi»»»

Sharjah: A joyful family reunion ended in tragedy for an Indian expat in the UAE after his 22-month-old son, visiting with his wife, died following a car accident. Alan Rumi, the son of Sherafudheen and Safna from the south Indian state of Kerala, died in the tragic accident in Sharjah, a family me»»»

This Friday in The World This Week, we talk about the unravelling of the Epstein Files, the end of the Old World Order and the Olympic Helmet Dilemma. In a week where the names of those listed in the Epstein Files have continued to feel the consequences, at least on this side of the chann»»»

Feb. 13 (UPI) -- A grand jury on Friday indicted Terrell Storey for murder and on 58 other charges after allegedly causing the deaths of two troopers when their police helicopter crashed in Flagstaff, Ariz. Storey, 50, faces two counts of first-degree felony murder and 58 other felony charges in th»»»

Dubai: Retailers across the UAE are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, as households complete their final stock-ups before Ramadan begins. The surge is a recurring seasonal pattern, though the way people are shopping is evolving, thanks to stronger price monitoring and »»»

ALGIERS, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The heads of state and government partaking in the second Africa-Italy Summit stressed Friday the need to establish a new model of cooperation between the two sides based on respect for national sovereignty and mutual benefits.During their summit in the Ethiopian capital A»»»

By Shahad Kamal KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Some 45 Kuwaiti and Egyptian artists have made a shared mural titled "together for the love of Kuwait", drawing an act which embodies the spirit of love, brotherhood and deep-rooted humanitarian and historic bonds.The mural was offered on Friday at the Kuwai»»»

A British court sentenced Walid Saadaoui (L), Amar Hussain (top-R) and Bilel Saadaoui on Friday for a terror plot targeting Jewish people. Photo courtesy Greater Manchester Police Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Three British men will serve a combined 69 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on the Jewi»»»

So Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan once more put the country through a bout of the bummers with the appointment of two ministers on February 11. One is indeed the prosecutor who has led the dear leader’s vicious assault on the opposition. A bit of scuffle and squabble can be excused. A»»»

Canada's top court has nullified a one-vote electoral win in Quebec, leaving the seat vacant until a byelection is called. The closely-contested federal election last April in the electoral district, or riding, of Terrebonne, was initially declared for the Bloc Québécois, but a later recount found »»»

DOHA: The HH The Amir Sword Equestrian Festival featured eight races on the Al Rayyan turf track at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Friday. "Doha Bu Thila," owned by Wathnan Racing, and "Al Faisal," owned by Al Emadi Racing, shared top honors in the eighth and main race for the Al Rayyan Cu»»»

British state broadcaster, the BBC, has announced sweeping cuts, citing financial pressures. The move comes as the network faces mounting reputational issues and a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump. The broadcaster told staff on Thursday of an impending 10% cut to it»»»

MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The prime minister met, separately, with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherland»»»

Prosecutors in Paris have opened investigations into five baby formula manufacturers after several issued mass recalls over concerns their product contained a toxin. Nestle, Lactalis, Danone, Babybio and La Marque en moins will be probed over whether there was any criminal wrongdoing in distributin»»»

MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the opening of the 62nd session of the Munich Security Conference in the Federal Republic of Germany. The conference, which continues until Sunday, discusses issues of regio»»»

MUNICH: President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral relations between the two c»»»

A Palestinian official in the occupied West Bank has described Israel's latest expansion of control there as "the end of the road" for negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. Asma al-Sharabati, acting mayor of Hebron, said new legal changes recently announced by Israeli cabinet ministers wo»»»

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier (L) and its support vessels have been deployed to the Middle East. File Photo by PO3 Tajh Payne/U.S. Navy | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East as tension»»»

The CIA released a Chinese-language recruitment video targeting disaffected Chinese military officers, showing a fictional officer deciding to contact the agency to expose leadership lies. The clip encourages leaks on China’s leaders and military. Beijing reacted angrily, warning it will take all n»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday upped the stakes in Washington’s already tense relationship with Iran, saying that a second American aircraft will be “leaving very shortly” for the Middle East. Trump is hoping to strike a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programme, but has warned of severe co»»»

Saturday will start with predominantly clear skies. As the hours pass, clouds will gradually move in from the west, and by the afternoon rainfall is expected in western parts of the country. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the south-southwest. Daytime temperatures will range from 11 t»»»

Tunis, Feb 13 (TAP) - The weather Friday night will be very cloudy with scattered showers occasionally thunderous over northern and locally central regions, while temporarily cloudy over the south, according to the National Institute of...»»»

Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks with his Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, as part of his participation in the 48th ordinary...»»»

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York holds a press conference at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security will»»»

New York: Oil prices inched up on Friday. The West Texas Intermediate for March delivery went up 5 cents, or 0.08 percent, to settle at 62.89 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for April delivery gained 23 cents, or 0.34 percent, to settle at 67.75 dollars a barr»»»

The State Enterprise Radioactive Waste has received the first electronic license for decommissioning in Bulgaria, the company announced on Friday. The document, issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, has been in force since January 1, 2026, for a period of five years and defines the safety requir»»»

A growing number of French hospitals struggling with their finances are appealing to the public to help fund urgent needs like medicines and medical devices, and in one case even beds. While some have opted to offer so-called "citizen loans", others have turned to donations and company sponsorships»»»

Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid have docked in Havana, challenging a US blockade that has sparked a severe energy crisis in Cuba. Rolling blackouts and enforced fuel rationing have severely disrupted key services, including hospitals. The Mexican deliveries arrived on Thursday, two weeks af»»»

There are 1.6 million illegal immigrants with final deportation orders in the US, about half of whom have criminal convictions, acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons has said. Lyons announced the figures during a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governm»»»

Medenine, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel inaugurated the First Instance Court in Djerba on Friday evening.The court, which officially began operations on February 9, represents an important addition to the judicial infrastructure in...»»»

One in three Germans favor the use of autonomous AI-powered weapons systems in war instead of human decision makers, a new poll commissioned by Politico has suggested. Less than half of the respondents believe humans should make life-and-death decisions on the battlefield. The results, which were p»»»

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has announced her resignation from the bank, after newly unsealed files revealed her close personal relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following the revelations of her affinity for ‘Uncle»»»

Imagine this: you are a journalist in your country. You are invited to a workshop on ethics, resilience, and methods for countering “disinformation.” You find yourself in a room with peers from across the region, discussing story ideas, newsroom strategies, and how to navigate the challenges of rep»»»

1 of 6 | Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a Policy Celebration at the HHS Headquarters in on January 8. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- A restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services will see two top people leave a»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- The Committee of Heads of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) News Agencies held its 25th meeting via videoconference on Thursday, organized by the GCC General Secretariat, in cooperation with Bahrain News Agency (BNA).The meeting was presided over by BNA Director-General Abdull»»»

KUWAIT - Kuwait Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar says that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets. WASHINGTON - US President»»»

Former CNN host Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his coverage of a protest last month at a church over federal immigration raids in Minnesota. Lemon, 59, was charged with conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with religious freedoms by allegedly obstructing someone's»»»

Amman, Feb. 13 (SANA) The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport signed a memorandum of understanding with Queen Noor Civil Aviation Technical College in Jordan on training and development, in the capital, Amman. The Authority stated on Friday in a statement that the memorandu»»»

Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to supporting the partnership between Africa and Italy, emphasising its backing of all initiatives from African...»»»

Worries that too much time on social media may be hurting children's mental health, and creating addictions as harmful as alcohol or cigarettes, are sparking growing calls across Europe to block minors under the age of 15 or 16 from access to platforms. After Australia became the first country to b»»»

Europe's regions are in danger of being squeezed as the EU considers sweeping changes to the way its 27 member states spend their money, warns the European official tasked with reducing inequalities among the bloc's hundreds of towns and regions. Kata Tütto, a Hungarian socialist, and president of »»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared that "peace is achieved" with Armenia following an August White House summit. "For me, it is done," he said. Aliyev however firmly refused to grant clemency to imprisoned Nagorno-Karabakh separatist leaders, an issue that w»»»

Friedrich Merz urged the United States and Europe to rebuild trust as global tensions grow, arguing that neither side can face today’s challenges alone. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, alongside Marco Rubio, he called for a renewed transatlantic partnership after a year of strained rela»»»

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome, live from Munich, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Former Ukrainian Prime Minister, who served in the critical time in the recent history of Ukraine, 2014 to 2016. There have been reports this week in the Financial Times suggesting that President Zelensky is planning to announce »»»