Nikoloski-Varnes: U.S. remains long-standing strategic partner and strong supporter of Macedonia
Skopje, 12 February 2026 (MIA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski, met Thursday with Nicole Varnes, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Skopje, and discussed the implementation of capital projects, with a special focus on the construction of the Bitola-Prilep»»»
Rockfall blocks road to Toktogul HPP - | 24.KG
A rockfall of approximately 105 cubic meters has occurred on an internal service road leading to the Toktogul Hydropower Plant (HPP) in the city of Kara-Kul, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the road is temporarily closed, and a detour route is»»»
Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Plants 10,000 Native Trees to Combat Desertification
The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in partnership with the Green Dahna Association, has launched an initiative to plant 10,000 Arta trees in the Al-Dahna sands. The project engaged 300 volunteers from government agencies and educational institutions to rehabilitate local ecosys»»»
Besieged St. Paul, Minn., joins list of those seeking to ban ICE masks - UPI.com
The city of St. Paul, Minn., has joined more than a dozen other state and local jurisdictions in seeking to enact legislation banning the wearing of masks by law enforcement agencies such as the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo S»»»
Hundreds of thousands without power after storm lashes France
Paris, France: Around 450,000 households in southern France were without power on Friday, operator Enedis said, a day after a storm tore through the region, ripping up trees and flooding roads. High winds and hard rain brought chaos across southern France, northern Spain and parts of Portugal on Th»»»
AI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone prices
Digital WorldGlobal issuesAI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone pricesAstrid Prange de OliveiraThe era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher pric»»»
Aoun renews commitment to state project to honor late PM Hariri
President Joseph Aoun said Friday, a day ahead of the anniversary of former PM Rafik Hariri's assassination, that "a man who dedicated his life to the project of the state" is missed, as Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah and extend the state's authority to all territories. Aoun described Hariri as »»»
Syrian Foreign Minister arrives in Munich for Security Conference
Munich, Feb. 13 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Munich on Friday to participate in the 62nd session of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) . On Thursday, Minister al-Shaibani inaugurated the Syrian consulate in Bonn, Germany, in a ceremony attended by German gove»»»
2nd North Atlantic right whale found dead off U.S. East Coast this year - UPI.com
Feb. 13 (UPI) -- A North Atlantic right whale washed ashore on a Virginia barrier island, according to federal scientists, marking the second whale of the endangered species to be found dead off the U.S. East Coast this year and the 43rd confirmed death under an ongoing unusual mortality event. The»»»
KPC: Kuwait oil price up 10 cents to USD 67.08
KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up 10 cents to reach USD 67.08 per barrel Thursday, compared to USD 66.98 pb the previous day, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, the price of Brent crude went down by USD 1.88 to reach USD 67.52 per »»»
Yes, Bulgaria Calls for Clarification of SANS’ Role and Why Interior Ministry Failed to Report a 2022 Signal in Petrohan Case
The involvement of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the reasons why the Interior Ministry did not report a signal submitted in 2022, as well as what action was taken on it, must be established, said Bozhidar Bozhanov, Co-Chair of Yes, Bulgaria, speaking to journalists in Parliament»»»
Special Valentine’s Day gifts for him
The big question is always: "What to get him for Valentine's Day?" This Valentine’s Day, make him feel truly special with gifts that blend thoughtfulness and sometimes even practicality. From engraved keepsakes to special fashion accessories and wellness gifts, there are plenty of options to create»»»
Bulgarians Show Low Trust in EU Security Capabilities, Survey Finds
A recent Eurobarometer survey indicates that Bulgarians show relatively low confidence in the European Union’s ability to strengthen security and defense. Conducted between January 5 and 12, 2026, the survey collected responses from 27,292 citizens across EU member states. In Bulgaria, only 44% of »»»
Kuwait's Embassies in Japan, Consulate General in Milan, UN Mission celebrate Nat'l occasions
KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's embassies in Japan, Consulate General in Milan, along with its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, celebrated the 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day with official receptions attended by senior officials, diplomats and public figures.In Tokyo»»»
Kuwait Embassy in India celebrates Nat'l Days
NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Embassy in India held celebrations on Thursday evening to mark Kuwait's 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day.The ceremony was attended by Indian Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, heads of Arab and foreign missions accredited in New Delhi, apart fr»»»
Al Attiyah, McInnes top times on Jordan Baja Prologue
AQABA: A flying Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and British rider Alex McInnes topped the times in the car and motorcycle categories on the 12.78km Aseza Prologue stage that kickstarted the weekend’s off-road action at the Jordan Baja yesterday. The short desert stage was held near the village of Rahmeh to»»»
TISP to Submit Bill Supplementing Non-Profit Legal Entities Act
There Is Such a People (TISP) MP Aleksandar Rashev said here on Friday his party's will be tabling a bill to supplement the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act. "It became unequivocally clear from the horrifying Petrohan-Okolchitsa case that in 2022 the government had delegated its control and public fun»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan intend to comprehensively develop bilateral relations - | 24.KG
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov today, February 13, received Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda as part of his working visit to the country. The parties discussed issues related to the comprehensive development of bilateral relations. Welcoming the high-lev»»»
French coin found near Culloden may have been used to pay Jacobite
A metal detectorist has uncovered a coin that may have been used to pay a soldier who fought at the Battle of Culloden, 280 years ago. Ian Deveney uncovered the French 4 sols coin earlier this month on land between Inverness and the battlefield on the outskirts of the city. Deveney, a tour guide wh»»»
Anthropic pours $20 mn into ‘safeguards’ clash with OpenAI
Anthropic has injected $20 million into a political advocacy group that backs candidates favoring AI regulation, thrusting the safety-focused company into the center of a high-stakes election spending war with its archrival OpenAI. The donation to Public First Action – a ‘dark money’ nonprofit that»»»
France calls for removal of UN human rights official over Israel remarks
France has said it will call for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese over her comments regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza. Albanese, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in March 2022, has repeatedly labeled Israel»»»
US lawmakers accuse DOJ of ‘spying’ on Epstein file searches
Lawmakers from both parties on Capitol Hill have demanded answers from the US Department of Justice over its monitoring of congressional investigators’ search activity while they reviewed sensitive, unredacted documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy erupted af»»»
SB Girls live in Dubai: Tickets to drop soon, prices and what to know
Dubai: The wait is almost over. Dubai Sexbomb (SB) fans can finally grab their tickets next week for the much-anticipated reunion concert of the Filipino girl group. "Ticket sales for the Dubai show are scheduled to be released next week. Further announcements will be made soon and fans are encoura»»»
Truth or Fake - No, the UN's Francesca Albanese did not call Israel 'the common enemy of humanity'
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, has long been highly critical of Israel. Last weekend, she was accused of calling Israel the "common enemy of humanity" at a forum in Qatar. But as the transcript of her speech shows, she never made that s»»»
India’s Budget 2026-27: A new chapter in the India-UAE economic partnership
As India strides confidently towards its destiny as one of the world’s largest economies, the United Arab Emirates stands out not merely as a partner, but as a pivotal force multiplier. More than a destination market, the UAE is India’s strategic gateway to the wider region — a role forged by centu»»»
Mickoski: We have consolidated the state, will develop it according to citizens’ wishes
Skopje, 12 February 2026 (MIA) – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects that annual inflation will stabilize below three percent, accompanied by a negative monthly trend. He notes that this is the result of policies aimed at safeguarding citizens’ living standards and consolidating the country’s»»»