Bulgaria will face unsettled and wet weather on Friday, according to the forecast issued by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology for February 13. Cloud cover will be widespread, and rainfall is expected to affect nearly the entire country as the day progresses. Rainfall amounts will »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurated Thursday the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition "»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP)- The trade deficit shrank to TND 1,287.6 million by late January down from TND 1,764.6 million during the same period in 2025, the National Institute of Setatistics (INS) Thursday said in a note on foreign trade at current...»»»

Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the east of the country that was run for years by US troops as part of the war against the ISIS group, the Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday. The al-Tanf base sits on a strategic location, close to the borders with Jordan and Iraq»»»

1 of 3 | United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket launched successfully Thursday morning while experienci»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 12: Gisèle Pelicot gives far-reaching interviews in the French press ahead of the release of her upcoming book. Also, Donald Trump's climate and energy policies continue to reject scientific consensus. Finally, we bring you the story of the figure skating coach at »»»

With Valentine's Day being celebrated this coming Saturday, we're taking a look at how many of us might say "I love you" to that special someone. There are of course roses, simple acts of kindness like preparing a meal, but also chocolates and other sweet treats. Eugénie Pont from Fou de Patisserie»»»

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has referred prosecutors to a French diplomat linked to Jeffrey Epstein, who is suspected of passing UN documents to the late convicted financier. The diplomat, Fabrice Aidan, accused of acting as a fixer for Epstein, reportedly provided him with contac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Passports concluded a training course titled “Forgery Detection and Biometric Investigation,” organized by the Internal Training Center of the Administrative Affairs Department in cooperation with the Federal Police of the Federal Republic of Germany. The gra»»»

People eat at a restaurant in Shanghai, China, 30 October 2025 (issued 31 October 2025). File. Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI / EPA Feb. 11 (Asia Today) -- China's restaurant industry, long seen as resilient in the world's largest consumer market, is facing mounting bankruptcies as domestic demand weakens»»»

Doha: Gold prices in the Qatari market rose by 1.97 percent during the current week, reaching USD 5,060.27200 per ounce on Thursday, according to data released by Qatar National Bank. The bank's data showed that the price of gold per ounce increased from USD 4,962.34000 its level last Sunday. At th»»»

Forty-seven years ago today, a political earthquake reshaped West Asia and sent shockwaves through the global order. The Islamic Revolution in Iran did far more than topple a monarchy; it marked the emergence of a state determined to define its own destiny outside a system long dominated by the Uni»»»

Dubai: Shivam Mishra, son of Uttar Pradesh tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra and the main accused in the Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, was arrested on Thursday morning after days of confusion, competing claims and dramatic courtroom developments. Kanpur Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar»»»

A viral video of a Filipina being attacked by a foreign man inside a mall in Singapore is storming social media and drawing attention of fellow overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The video, recorded by a passerby, showed the woman walking away as the foreigner kicked her hard. As a result, the two f»»»

Türkiye's central bank on Thursday increased its estimates for inflation as officials try to rein in soaring price increases that have weighed on the economy for years. The official inflation rate is now seen falling to between 15 and 21 percent by the end of this year, up from a previous forecast »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced that the construction of the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences building at Qatar University (QU) has reached 96 percent completion. The project is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2026, as part of Ashghal's efforts »»»

Doha, Qatar: In the context of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise in technical systems and digital transformation, the General Directorate of Communications and Information Systems at the Ministry of Interior welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Interior of Romania, headed by »»»

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Sharjah: Air Arabia has reported its strongest financial performance to date, posting a record pre-tax net profit of Dh1.8 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure marks a 14 per cent increase compared with Dh1.6 billion»»»

Bulgaria has the potential to increase its competitiveness in the automotive industry by expanding its contribution to the sector, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Council of Ministers announced in a Facebook post on Thursday. The two spoke at an i»»»

KOSOVSKA MITROVICA - Elected political representatives of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs and representatives of Serbian health care and educational institutions in the province adopted on Thursday a declaration demanding legal, administrative and other facilities for Kosovo-Metohija residents in the process»»»

Israeli troops have recently intensified their incursions into southern border villages, where they detonate houses, bulldoze lands, uproot trees, and sometimes kill or abduct people. They've also been dropping stun grenades to scare or disperse people, sometimes during funerals. More than a year a»»»

Tunis, Feb 12 (TAP) - The Tunis Court of Appeal on Thursday has adjourned the hearing on the case of Ahmed Souab to February 23, in response to a request by his defence lawyers, while rejecting his request for release, a judicial source told TAP.The...»»»

Ports overseen by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a 2.01% increase in container handling for January 2026, totaling 738,111 TEUs, up from 723,571 TEUs in January 2025. Transshipment containers rose significantly by 22.44%, reaching 184,019 TEUs compared to 150,295 TEUs the previous year»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund (the Fund). Franklin Templeton is one of the world's largest asset managers, with approximately USD 1.68 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2»»»

DOHA: Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding QPSC, has announced that it has been awarded the contract to execute the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems for the Damascus International Airport – Terminal 2 project. The project represents a »»»

The parliamentary Committee on Internal Security and Public Order Thursday approved unanimously on second reading by a vote of 13 in favour draft legislation requiring specific information on election candidates to be submitted upon registration to the Communist-Era Secret Police Files. The Committ»»»

US border tsar Tom Homan said the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota will end, telling reporters that President Donald Trump has approved his request to end the operation. "I will also remain in Minnesota a little longer to oversee the drawdown, to ensure its success," Human said during the»»»

Abu Dhabi: Amana Healthcare, part of the M42 group, has shared the recovery story of a patient whose journey after a serious accident highlights the role of both medical care and human support in healing. Claudio, who suffered severe injuries in a life-threatening incident, was admitted for long-te»»»

The Emirates Inventors Association crowned its distinguished participation in the 16th International Inventions Exhibition in the Middle East, held in the State of Kuwait, by winning the award of the Patent Office of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The recognition cam»»»

On a day when NATO has promised new help for Ukraine, while thousands more people in the country have been left without power after Russian attacks, a Ukrainian analyst has offered his hopes to FRANCE 24. Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, says he is not very hopeful that»»»

The Kremlin said on Thursday said that US messenger app WhatsApp has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, suggesting Russians turn to a state-backed "national messenger" MAX instead. Critics say MAX is a surveillance tool, something the au»»»

Doha, Qatar: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, announced its full year and fourth quarter results for the period ended 31 December 2025. Performance for the year reflected strong growth, primarily attributed to returns from the Strategically Diversified Investment Portfolio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., has announced that it has been awarded the contract to execute the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems for the Damascus International Airport – Terminal 2 project. The project re»»»

Tunis, Feb 12 (TAP) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries on Thursday called on farmers and fishermen to exercise vigilance following a warning issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) announcing strong winds over...»»»

Dubai: When Flipkart announced it would sponsor Namibia’s cricket team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the internet had questions. Flipkart doesn’t operate in Namibia, so why back a team from a market where it has no business presence? At first glance, it seemed random. In reality, it’s a cal»»»

Dubai: Love will be in the air — quite literally — for Emirates passengers this Valentine’s Day. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.On February 14, the Dubai airline is adding chocolate treats, pink desserts, romantic movies and even special beverages across cabins and lo»»»

Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Thursday met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Zhelyazkov's cabinet said in a social media post. The meeting took place on the sides of a pre-summit meeting on the invitation of European leaders. The two discussed strengthening energy sec»»»

Ramadan is a time to connect, with friends, family, and yourself. Dubai is going all-out to offer up some community-bonding time. From gatherings that call for traditional eats to shows that glitter the sky, there’s something planned for everyone. Here’s a look at 14 highlights: Ramadan Street Food»»»

Riyadh’s hosting of the Microsoft AI Tour this week delivered a headline with concrete weight: customers will be able to run cloud workloads from a local Azure data center region starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. The announcement was more than a technical update. It marked a shift in posture.»»»

Bangladesh is voting in its 13th general elections on Thursday, a year and a half after an uprising led to the ouster of the Awami League government headed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A referendum on constitutional and institutional reforms is also being held in the South Asian country.»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday authorizing naval blockades to prevent migrant boats from entering the country’s territorial waters. The proposal comes amid a crackdown on illegal migration in the EU country. The bill, which must still pass both hou»»»

Dubai; India has cleared a massive proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking one of the country’s largest defence procurements as New Delhi accelerates efforts to modernise its ageing combat fleet. The approval, granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defe»»»

The death toll from a crackdown over Iran's nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. The slow rise in the number of dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the country»»»

LONDON: His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland attended the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation in London, joined by Her Majesty the Queen Consort. The event was also attended by Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayas»»»

Dubai: Lulu Group has opened a new Xpress store at Ghalilah Mall in Ras Al Khaimah, close to the UAE–Oman border, as part of its expansion into suburban areas. The outlet aims to offer easy access to groceries and daily essentials for residents in the emirate and travellers crossing the border. The»»»

ANKARA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is on a one-day visit to Ankara, said on Thursday important discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were ahead about topics of mutual importance for the two countries and peoples, as well as about regional issues. "I am confident that»»»

A total of 320 complaints linked to unusually high electricity bills in Bulgaria had been filed with the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission by Tuesday, EWRC Chair Plamen Mladenovski said during a hearing before the parliamentary Energy Committee on February 11. The majority of the complaints ta»»»

Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative. Moscow has for months been trying to shift Russian users onto Max, a domestic messaging s»»»

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