1 of 2 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new clean energy agreement with Britain on Monday that will bring $1 billion in investments into his state. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an agreement with Britain on Monday»»»

The British government announced new regulations on AI chatbots Monday. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The British government will add new regulations to artificial intelligence chatbots to protect children and other users, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday. "The action »»»

People attend the trade fair of the XXV Habano Festival at the Convention Palace in Havana, Cuba, in February 2025. This year's event has been postponed indefinitely. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Cuban authorities indefinitely postponed the Habano Festival, citing a severe»»»

In an Instagram post on Sunday, former President Barack Obama said he has not seen evidence of the existence of aliens after earlier saying on a podcast that they are real. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama readdressed the existence of alie»»»

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced Sunday what he called the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history from a supply ship in the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Podrigo Sura/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- El Salvador said it seized 6.6 tons of cocaine, valued at some $165 million, in the Pa»»»

The moon rises over Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah, in 2024. On Sunday, the Utah GOP announced it had enough signatures to force a ballot measure on redistricting laws. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Utah Republican Party announced it has the 200,000 signatures n»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday his country will continue to support Leba»»»

1 of 2 | The Federal Bureau of Investigations has informed Minnesota’s highest investigative agency that it will not share evidence and information related to the killing of Alex Pretti. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation informed Minnesota's highest inve»»»

1 of 2 | Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban looks on during a bilateral lunch wiith President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 7. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated President»»»

1 of 3 | The Philadelphia Health Department is warning of measles exposure at the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Health officials in the Philadelphia area are warning of a possible measles exposure in Terminal E of the Philadelphia Inte»»»

Mexican actor, producer and director Salma Hayek speaks at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Sunday. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a series of tax incentives to boost film and television production in the country, with Hayek as a special guest. She had asked Sheinb»»»

Egypt is implementing six petroleum refinery development projects with total investments exceeding $4bn, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said. The projects are designed to increase domestic production, boost added value, and reduce the country’s fuel import bill, Badawi sai»»»

1 of 2 | Colt Gray, the then-14-year-old charged with the murder of four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024, is pictured in his booking photo provided by the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. The trial of Gray's father, Colin Gray, began Monday. File Photo via Barrow Cou»»»

1 of 3 | Billboards advertise new houses for sale in the Shilo settlement, in the West Bank on Feb. 9. The Israeli Security Cabinet approved measures to expand Israel's control of the West Bank by removing land sale restrictions, increasing enforcement in Areas A and B and renewing state-led land a»»»

Poland plans to invest up to PLN 1 trillion over the next decade, with sufficient funding secured, according to Jakub Jaworowski, management board member of state development bank BGK. He said BGK is already deeply involved in major projects, including over PLN 70 billion in energy investments and »»»

A prosthetic leg lost by a swimmer on a beach in England was found when it washed up 10 months later on a beach located about 14.5 miles away. File Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Feb. 11 (UPI) -- A prosthetic leg lost by a swimmer in England was found when it washed up 10 months later on a beach about 1»»»

Various cookie products are on display at the 2025 Seoul Cafe & Bakery Fair that opened at Coex Magok Lewest in western Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Feb. 15 (Asia Today) -- Consumer complaints and regulatory actions tied to the popular "Dubai chewy cookie" desse»»»

Moroccan grains traders and millers expect Morocco to double its cereals harvest this season after abundant winter rains, with limited impact from floods in the northwestern plains of the North African country, which is a major grains importer. Industry leaders plan to add domestic wheat to strateg»»»

LONDON: Thousands of users have reported being unable to access social media site X in what appears to be a mass outage. Both the site and app, formerly known as Twitter, failed to load on Monday afternoon for many, with users prompted to try again when they refreshed.Online, the X site displayed t»»»

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted by a guard of honor after he arrived for a state visit to China in Beijing, China, on Jan. 28. Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 29, in Beijing. It was the first trip to China by a British prime minister since 2018. Photo b»»»

1 of 5 | Netflix and Paramount Skydance are duking it out over Warner Bros. Discovery. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening talks with Paramount Skydance after Paramount sweetened its offer to buy the company last week, source»»»

Paris, France: Elon Musk-owned social network X was failing to show posts to users in many countries Monday, monitors said, the latest in a series of interruptions. X appeared to be suffering "international outages," connectivity monitor Netblocks posted on the open-source social network Mastodon. »»»

After being threatened with legal action by Disney, China's ByteDance announced Monday that it was taking steps to prevent its AI video-making tool Seedance from using Disney characters without permission. File photo by Alex Plavevski/EPA-EFE Feb. 16 (UPI) -- ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, sai»»»

Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing heavy copper cables from a solar panel park in the vicinity of Thebes, north of Athens, police said Monday. A police statement said the men cut through the fence of the park before dawn Sunday and removed the cables. But officers were called to»»»

Authorities are investigating an attempted arson against the home and car of Samuil Popov, the mayor of the Sofia borough of Bistritsa, on Monday. The attack has triggered a major police operation and a wave of political reactions warning of threats to local government and democratic institutions. »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has reduced official working hours for government employees during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, according to a circular issued by the Cabinet's General Secretariat. The decision, Circular No. (1) of 2026, was issued following a proposal by the Civil Service and Gover»»»

A material prepared by Alexandru Petrescu, the President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), together with ASF specialists Marius Acatrinei and Silviu Nistor. Financial supervisory authorities increasingly recognise geopolitical instability as a structural driver of systemic risk. Yet exi»»»

A large-scale jewelry workshop in Elefsina, west of Athens, was broken into at an undetermined time in recent days, with perpetrators making off with valuables estimated at approximately €5,000, police said on Monday. According to authorities, the owner of the facility discovered the break-in on Mo»»»

Dubai: Parkin has officially announced the expansion of its parking portfolio with the introduction of new public parking zones in Dubai Maritime City. As part of this rollout, public parking tariffs will apply to the newly designated 321F zones Clear signboards have been installed to indicate the »»»

DOHA: Qatar Calander has announced its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual character of Ramadan while o»»»

Dubai: Nasdaq Dubai recorded a milestone year in 2025, with the total value of outstanding Sukuk listings on the exchange surpassing $100 billion, driven by strong issuance activity and sustained global demand for Sharia-compliant debt instruments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Dubai: A 2,600-year-old wooden Egyptian cat statue was stolen from a museum in Australia before being recovered by police, who have charged a 52-year-old man over the alleged break-in. Authorities said the suspect smashed a window at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Queensland on Friday a»»»

Egypt’s stock market closed the week of 8–12 February on a strong upward trajectory, buoyed by structural reform announcements and renewed foreign investor appetite. The benchmark EGX30 advanced 1.59% to 50,490.2 points, breaking decisively above the 50,000-point threshold and reinforcing bullish m»»»

With the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams starting tomorrow, February 17, students across the UAE are gearing up for one of the year’s most important academic milestones. Also Read: ‘I’m going to fail’: Doctors share tips for UAE students coping with CBSE exam stressAfter months of preparation, it’s now »»»

The average booking value per person was approximately EUR 800. During the fair, thousands of visitors requested Travel Prime, Romania’s first travel subscription, to benefit from additional discounts and advantages. “The fair shows us once again that vacations are maintaining the trend that emerge»»»

Ramadan outdoor decorations not only enhance the beauty of your living space, but also reflect cultural heritage and meaning. From stunning lanterns to statement lighting and Ramadan Kareem banners, these outdoor Ramadan decorations can enhance all outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking for somethi»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) – The total number of valid permits in 2025 stood at 12, including 11 exploration permits and 1 prospecting permit, the National Observatory of Energy said in its Energy Outlook Report.The total number of concessions is 57, of...»»»

State-appointed defense counsel Ben Archbold, who is representing Naveed Akram, speaks to the media outside Downing Center Local Court in Sydney on Monday after his client made a brief appearance by video-link from prison. Photo by Bianca de Marchi/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The lone surviving suspect in»»»

After the in-store activations during the summer season, Pernod Ricard Romania and the trade marketing and innovation agency Mediascope continued to develop an extensive program of off-trade campaigns dedicated to the autumn and end-of-year season – one of the most relevant commercial periods for t»»»

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecasts an increase in relative humidity from tomorrow, February 17, until Friday, February 20, 2026. This is according to a recent weather update issued on Monday. The Department further stated that chances of mist to fog formation is also expected in som»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the awarding and tendering of 20 new projects with a total value estimated at about 11.5 billion riyals, within the framework of the state's plan to complete infrastructure, building, drainage and service facilities projects, in line with »»»

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather bulletin placing areas throughout Greece on orange alert on Tuesday and Wednesday. Short but heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit Lesvos and Chios islands on Tuesday afternoon, with worsening weather expected on Wednesday, the N»»»

Did you know there’s a new market quietly emerging at the intersection of technology and real estate, and it is anticipated to redefine digital infrastructure as we know it?JLL’s ‘Future of Quantum Real Estate’ report lays down a clear roadmap for quantum computing, and says it is accelerating towa»»»

Doha, Qatar: A round of political consultations was held in Doha today between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Qatari side was chaired by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, with the Uzbek side chaire»»»

According to preliminary estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) in January 2026 amounted to 125,718.1 billion soms. Compared to the same period in 2025, it increased by 9 percent, the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan reported. GDP growth at year-end 2025 was 11.1 percent. According»»»

Dubai: Bollywood stars couldn’t help rooting for Team India and showering the jubilant players with praise after their emphatic victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15th in Colombo. From heartfelt messages to celebratory one-liners, the film industry lit up social m»»»

An armed man robbed a supermarket in Piraeus shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, threatening a cashier with a gun and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money, authorities said. The suspect, who had covered his face, escaped on foot in an unknown direction. Authorities are investigating whether the in»»»

Abu Dhabi is set to host IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026 for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the UAE’s fast-expanding entertainment and attractions sector. The decision underscores the emirate’s long-term tourism strategy and its growing role as both a regional and global hub for le»»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are reminded to ensure that their employment documents are in order to ensure that their rights and welfare are well covered while working abroad. One key requirement for OFWs in the UAE is contract verification. According to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) »»»

US President Donald Trump has said members of his newly formed Board of Peace have pledged “thousands of personnel” and billions of dollars to a potential international stabilization force that will be tasked with administering Gaza. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said countries taking »»»