Over 14 million Captagon pills seized in joint UAE-Kuwait operation
Dubai Police and their Kuwaiti counterparts have come together to dismantle an international drug trafficking network, resulting in the seizure of more than 14 million Captagon pills The criminal network had employed a sophisticated concealment tactic by hiding millions of pills inside sacks of cor»»»
Suffocation injuries in West Bank’s Talfit as Israeli occupation forces fire gas canisters at Palestinians who tried to confront attacks by Zionist settlers - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Suffocation injuries in West Bank’s Talfit as Israeli occupation forces fire gas canisters at Palestinians who tried to confront attacks by»»»
Venezuela’s Rodriguez Says She’s in Charge, Calls Maduro “Legitimate Leader” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Venezuela’s Rodriguez Says She’s in Charge, Calls Maduro “Legitimate Leader” 13-02-2026 10:40 AM Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's Interim Presi»»»
Hungary’s inflation falls to eight-year low in January
Consumer prices in Hungary rose by an annual 2.1%, down from 3.3% in December, below forecasts and the lowest since March 2018, while prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month, according to monthly data from the Central Statistics Office (KSH). The data reinforces the view that the National Ban»»»
Airports of Kyrgyzstan, Insurance Organization join forces to protect aviation - | 24.KG
Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC and State Insurance Organization OJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in the field of insurance. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. The document was signed by Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan Manasbek Samidinov »»»
Investigation brings closure for long-lost family after WW2 Nazi kidnap
A Polish family which lost contact "so abruptly" with a loved one who was kidnapped by the Nazis said they have finally gained closure after an investigation spanning a decade reconnected them with his story after his death. Jozef Domanski was 14 in 1941 when he was snatched from his home and force»»»
Trump to Meet Elite Troops Who Captured Venezuela's Maduro
US President Donald Trump will meet on Friday with the special forces soldiers who captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a deadly raid in Caracas in January. First Lady Melania Trump will accompany her husband for the trip to greet the troops at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina»»»
Lebanese Army Support Hinges on Disarmament Plan North of Litani
The Qatari capital is set to host a preparatory meeting on Sunday ahead of an international conference in Paris aimed at supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces. The Doha meeting will bring together the five sponsoring countries - France, the United States, Saudi Arabi»»»
Defense ministry relieves Navy chief from duty over alleged martial law involvement - UPI.com
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil, seen here in an Oct. 25 session at the National Assembly, was relieved of duty over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid, the Defense Ministry said Friday. File Photo by Yonhap The defense ministry said Friday it h»»»
US, North Macedonia Agree on Trade Framework
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The United States and North Macedonia have agreed on a framework for a reciprocal, fair, and balanced Trade Agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and expanding market access for exporters in both countries.According to a joint statement issued by The »»»
QIA and Franklin Templeton launch ‘Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund’
DOHA: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Franklin Templeton yesterday announced the launch of the Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund (the Fund). Franklin Templeton is one of the world’s largest independent global asset managers, with $1.68 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of Decembe»»»
QICCA honoured by Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority
DOHA: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), under the Qatar Chamber, has been honoured by the State Lawsuits Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt during the Authority’s celebration marking the 150th anniversary of its establishment, held recently in Cairo. The »»»
QSE index continues gains for third week, closes at highest level since August 2025
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index ended this week’s trading at 11,515 points, recording its highest closing since mid-August, thus continuing its weekly gains for the third week in a row, achieving an increase of 1.15 percent on a weekly basis, while its gains since the beginning o»»»
QCB Governor and Morgan Stanley Chairman review developments in global finance and investment
Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley Ted Pick. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in global finance and inves»»»
Qatar, Tanzania review expanding trade and economic cooperation
DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday a trade delegation from the Republic of Tanzania, led by Afia Mwanahamisi Siggi, Director of Business Development at Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), and Juma Ally Nzima, Senior Investment Officer at the Tanzania Investment and Special Economi»»»
IBPC Qatar, Embassy of India ignite ‘AI Impact Summit Pulse’ to craft global human-centric legacy
DOHA: As India prepares for the landmark India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, under the patronage of the Embassy of India, has successfully launched a visionary series of sessions in Doha. These events mark a historic milestone in the 'India-Qatar C»»»
Slaveski - Varnes: Stable financial system and modern payment solutions fundamental for investment and economic growth
Skopje, 12 February 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank Governor, Trajko Slaveski, met with Nicole Varnes, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Skopje, exchanging views on economic trends, the National Bank institutional development and the reforms aimed at supporting economic growth and European inte»»»
Tunisia participates in launch of training program for 330 senior officials in Italy
Tunis, February 13, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia attended, on Tuesday, the ceremony of launching an ambitious capacity-building program aimed at training 1,320 senior African officials, including 330 Tunisians, as part of the Mattei Plan. The event took...»»»
Kyrgyzstan intends to reduce poverty rate to 20 percent by 2030 - | 24.KG
Authorities of Kyrgyzstan have identified policy priorities in the areas of human potential and decent work. The state will focus its efforts on improving the population’s living standards. The Republic’s Development Program until 2030 says. Experts predict that social and economic investments in t»»»
Goldman Sachs' Top Lawyer Kathy Ruemmler Resigns after Emails Show Close Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at storied investment bank Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, announced her resignation Thursday, after emails between her and Jeffrey Epstein showed a close relationship where she described him as an “older brother” and downplayed»»»
Kim Yo Jong warns of ‘terrible response’ to South Korean drone incursions - UPI.com
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned Friday that future drone incursions by South Korea would trigger a "terrible response." Kim is seen here in a 2019 photo at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- K»»»
Trump pardons five former professional football players - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Former NFL Denver Broncos rusher Travis Henry, seen here in September2007, received a pardon Thursday night from President Donald Trump. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has pardoned five former professional football players convicted»»»
Qatar records QR5.3bn budget deficit in Q4 2025
DOHA: The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that the State’s general budget recorded a deficit of QR5.3bn during the fourth quarter of 2025, which was financed through debt instruments. In a statement posted on its official account on the social media platform X, the Ministry said total reven»»»
Government tenders see 69% surge in value of projects to QR10.8bn in Q4
DOHA: The total value of tenders and auctions issued by the government entities in Qatar reached QR10.8bn in the fourth quarter (October to December) of last year. This shows a surge of 68.75 percent in the value of projects compared to the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. The number of awarded tenders»»»
Six killed as wild elephants rampage through Jharkhand village
At least six people were trampled to death when a herd of wild elephants entered Gondwar village in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district late Thursday night, local media reported. Four of those killed belonged to the same family. They have been identified as Suraj Bhuiyan (55), his daughter-in-law Suman»»»
Hrithik Roshan blasts rumours on replacing Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh in Don 3: 'I was never approached'
Dubai: While Ranveer Singh is still riding high from the success of his latest spy thriller Dhurandhar, the fallout from his exit from Don 3 shows no sign of ending. Drama began when reports claimed that the producer of Don 3, Farhan Akhtar and team, were considering Hrithik Roshan as a replacement»»»
Partly cloudy weather across country
Tunis, February 13 (TAP) – The weather, on Friday, will be partly cloudy across the country, with dense clouds expected at night over the western regions of the north and central areas, accompanied by scattered, occasionally thunderstorm-like...»»»
Emirates to end Algiers flights, final service set for February 2027
Dubai: Emirates has confirmed that while flights to and from Algeria are currently operating as scheduled, services to and from Algiers will cease after February 3, 2027. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“We can also confirm that currently, our last scheduled flight, EK»»»
Parliament Ends Anton Slavchev’s Mandate as Deputy Chair of Commission for Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Assets
On Friday, Parliament terminated the powers of Anton Slavchev as Deputy Chair of the Commission for the Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Assets (CFIAA). The decision was adopted with 203 votes in favour, one against, and no abstentions. Slavchev’s resignation from the post was submitted on February»»»
Hundreds of Thousands without Power After Storm Lashes 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 Thursday, forcing»»»
Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel, Arrests Captain
Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants. The episode on Thursday off southern Japan came three months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Japan would intervene militarily if B»»»
Iran Releases on Bail Two Reformists Arrested after Protests
Iranian authorities have released on bail two senior reformist figures who were arrested in recent days following anti-government protests in January, local media reported. "Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh were released a few minutes ago after posting bail," their lawyer, Hojjat Kermani, said in»»»
Kuwait marks World Radio Day under "Artificial Intelligence: A Tool, Not a Voice" theme
News report by Reem Al-Deraawy KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait joins countries around the world on Friday in marking World Radio Day 2026, commemorating a medium that has, for decades, enhanced awareness and knowledge while conveying key events across the globe.The United Nations Educational, Scien»»»
Emirates flyers get easier access to dozens of cities across China
Dubai: Emirates has expanded its footprint in China through a new interline agreement with Loong Air, opening access to dozens of additional destinations beyond its existing gateways and strengthening connectivity for travellers heading into one of the world’s largest aviation markets. Sign up for »»»
Why the UAE saw its heaviest rainfall in April 2024, highest recorded in 75 years?
Dubai: On April 16, 2024, the UAE experienced its most intense rainfall in 75 years, and now scientists have uncovered a critical piece of the puzzle. Unusually warm waters in the Arabian Sea acted as fuel for the storm system, transforming what might have been ordinary rainfall into the historic f»»»
Zionist settlers open fire as Palestinain locals try to reach their lands in Jabal Ain Aina in southern Nablus in occupied West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist settlers open fire as Palestinain locals try to reach their lands in Jabal Ain Aina in southern Nablus in occupied West Bank 13-02-»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan intend to increase trade turnover to $500 million - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda, who arrived in the country on a working visit to participate in the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council. «Resolving border issues is »»»
South Carolina State University Shooting Kills Two, Wounds One
Two people were killed and one was wounded in a shooting at South Carolina State University on Thursday, the school said, as the campus remained on lockdown. "The university issued a campus lockdown at approximately 9:15 pm Thursday (0215 GMT Friday) following a shooting report in an apartment at t»»»
Grundberg Warns Against Reversal of Gains in Yemen, Broader Conflict
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg noted on Thursday a relative improvement in conditions in areas held by the legitimate government, warning, however, that “without a wider negotiated political settlement to the conflict, gains will continue to remain vulnerable to reversal.” In a briefing »»»
On This Day, Feb. 13: Winter storm cripples Texas power grid, kills 246 - UPI.com
On Feb. 13, 2021, a winter storm formed off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. The storm brought days of snow and frigid temperatures to much of the South, plunging Texas into a two-week power crisis and killing at least 246 people. 1 of 7 | People wait to get propane tanks filled outside Dallas, »»»
Bulgarian Businesses Sound Alarm as Skill Shortages Persist Across Education Levels
An annual employer survey conducted by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows that the gap between education and business needs in Bulgaria remains deep and persistent. Presenting the findings, Boryana Abadjieva, Head of the Chamber’s Economic Analysis and Policy Department, said that»»»
Abdulmagied Seddiqi of Seddiqi Holding and Ahmed Seddiqi companies dies
Dubai: Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi, co-owner of Seddiqi Holding, which oversees UAE-based luxury watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi, has died. The death was announced by his brother, Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi, in a family statement shared on social media. The statement identified Abdulmagied Ahmed Seddiqi»»»
BEYOND Developments unveils master plan for EVERMORE on Marjan Beach
In an evening dominated by immersive storytelling, light, and theatrical spectacle, BEYOND Developments unveiled EVERMORE, its first fully master-planned destination on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Representing the opening chapter of BEYOND’s 2026 growth strategy, EVERMORE signals a bold expansi»»»
Average net earnings in Romania reach RON 5,914 in December 2025
The average net earnings in Romania in December 2025 were standing at RON 5,914, up RON 299 (+5.3%) from November 2025, and the average gross earnings were RON 9,868, up RON 497 (+5.3%) from the previous month, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Th»»»
Survey: Romanian corporate employees choose emotional health, relationships, personal organisation books to read in 2025
Reading has remained an important benchmark for corporate employees in Romania, with the preferences in 2025 being different from one industry to another, but they have turned to common themes such as emotional health, relationships, personal organisation and the need for clarity in an increasingly»»»
Eight centres for victims of domestic violence to be developed with funds from Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Programme
Eight pilot-centers for the victims of domestic violence, one in each of the country's development region, will be established through a project funded under the Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Programme.Within these centers, which will be organised after the European "one-stop-shop" model, experts from»»»
Government approves update of legal framework regarding immunities and privileges conferred on OECD
The Government approved, on Thursday, through a memorandum, the updating of the legal framework regarding the immunities and privileges conferred on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development by the Agreement signed in Paris on October 12, 1995 between the two parties on this subject»»»
Carrefour announces the sale of Carrefour Romania to Paval Holding based on an Enterprise Value of 823 million euros
Carrefour announces it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding for the sale of all its activities in Romania. This operation is part of the strategic review initiated by Carrefour at the beginning of 2025. Paval Holding is the investment vehicle of the Paval family, leading Roman»»»
Draft law on improving transparency in financial instrument markets approved by the Government
On Thursday, the Government adopted a draft law transposing into national legislation the latest European regulations on ensuring proper information for investors, facilitating easy and structured access to data, and improving transparency on financial instrument markets.According to a press releas»»»