Dubia: Australia has announced that Ramadan 1447H (2026) will begin on Thursday, 19 February, confirmed by the Australian Fatwa Council based on astronomical calculations. For prayer timings, click here. Also Read: How the UAE determines the first day of Ramadan each yearThe Grand Mufti of Australi»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military on Thursday reported two major incidents that occurred in recent days tied to the massive buildup of forces in the Caribbean Sea — a Marine who died after falling overboard and a collision between two Navy ships that left two sailors with minor injuries. A report was mad»»»

Ajman: Ajman Police has launched its first sub campaign of the year titled “Pedestrian Safety”, reinforcing its commitment to reducing road accidents and protecting lives. The initiative, organised by the Traffic and Patrols Department, began on February 9 and will run until the end of March as par»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed immediate intervention to resolve humanitarian cases involving government employees and ordered the creation of a fast and flexible mechanism to address similar situations. The d»»»

A monster sinkhole abruptly swallowed a massive part of a roadway in Shanghai, China as shown in a viral video footage that ignited conspiracy fury as well as skepticism amid the city’s history of similar events. The sinkhole swallowed a large section of roadway. The collapse reportedly struck at t»»»

As President Donald Trump changed tariff agreements with a number of countries, there was one constant: goods became more expensive for US companies and consumers. In research released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a group of analysts and economists found that in 2025, the avera»»»

Buddhist monks walk during their March for Peace on day 109 of their journey near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday and made a 1.5-mile walk to Maryland's State House on Thursday after state leaders invited them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A group of two doz»»»

At Thursday's NATO meeting in Brussels, US Secretary of State Pete Hegseth was absent, highlighting concerns about America stepping back from the alliance. European allies announced Arctic Sentry, a new mission to strengthen Arctic security amid Russian and Chinese activity. While analysts see it l»»»

Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China by suggesting that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Ta»»»

Dubai: Workers across major technology hubs are confronting another wave of job losses early in the year, with more than 30,700 layoffs recorded globally in just over a month, according to a February 2026 report by financial research platform RationalFX based on data from TrueUp, TechCrunch, WARN f»»»

The US Senate has failed to advance a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid dispute over Democratic demands to place new restrictions on immigration agents. A procedural vote on Thursday fell short of the number required, leaving it stalled ahead of a midnight Saturday deadlin»»»

When 42-year-old Jacob Trigg lost his job as a project manager in the tech industry he didn't think it would take too long to find a new one - he always had before. But more than 2,000 job applications later he is still hunting, trying to make ends meet with jobs in package delivery and landscaping»»»

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry reported, while the Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran-backed Hezbollah. The airstrike hit a car in the southern Lebanese town of Al Tiri. The IDF said it had targeted a Hezbollah operative in »»»

A pedestrian navigates through snow on the streets after a major winter snow storm on January 26 in New York City. Another round of major snow storms is expected to hit parts of the Northeast this weekend. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Two storms with snow will take a swipe at parts o»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- The US capital hosted a two-day meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday bringing together defense leaders from Western Hemisphere nations to discuss regional security challenges, including combating transnational organized crime.The US Joint Chiefs of Staff, which hosted the m»»»

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., points to congressional Democrats' demands after defeating a Department of Homeland Security funding measure on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security likely will shut down early Saturda»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up 58 cents to reach 66.98 per barrel on Wednesday, compared to USD 66.40 pb the previous day, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, the price of Brent crude went up by 60 cents to reach USD 69.40 per ba»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- The US House of Representatives voted to revoke tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada in February 2025 in a rare move during Trump's tenure.The draft resolution was passed late Wednesday evening by a majority of 219 lawmakers against 211.On his social medi»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Kuwait Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Thursday the ministry's keenness on developing the health system and enhancing the quality of services, building and building qualified national cadres.His remarks came during the opening of the three-day Kuwait Conferen»»»

By Abdulaziz Al-Mejren (interview) KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Digital payment adoption in Kuwait has surged, leaving cash with just a 30 percent share of everyday spending, Visa's Country Manager for Kuwait Mohammad Reyad attributes this to a rapid national embrace of digital payment solutions.In an i»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Head of the Public Affairs Regional Centre (PARC), Lieutenant Colonel Sasho Gelevski, affirmed that NATO-accredited training delivered at the NATO-ICI Regional Centre (NIRC) in Kuwait reflects the Alliance's unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic communication and »»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Bangladesh held on Thursday the first Parliament Elections peacefully after the toppling of former government under Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.According to Bangladesh news Prothom Alo, the 13th national Parliament Election and a Referendum on July National Charter 2025»»»

BRUSSELS, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the Alliance has overcome the Greenland crisis, stressing the importance of strengthening Europeآ’s role within NATO amid ongoing shifts in the balance of defense power between the US and Europe.Speaking at a press conf»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Several cities across Indian states witnessed protest strikes on Thursday leaving normal life out of gear.Press Trust of India said that several trade unions and farmers organisations held protest strikes against recent India-US trade deal and government policies that ar»»»

ISTANBUL, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Thursday transport is one of the key pillars of economic development, human solidarity and crisis management, urging cooperation between Muslim states in this field.The minister made the statement w»»»

RIYADH, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia's Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Microsoft have inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help the company explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial int»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday there should be a deal with Iran next month or it is going to be "very traumatic"."We have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal," Tr»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar said on Thursday that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets.Speak»»»

A US Marine who fell overboard from an attack ship in the Caribbean has become the first known American casualty in the Trump administration's operation targeting drug-trafficking boats. Lance Cpl Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell from the USS Iwo Jima on 7 February and was lost at sea. He was pronou»»»

US President Donald Trump framed his sweeping rollback of federal climate change policy on Thursday as a political win over the Democratic Party's "radical" environmental agenda, reprising a message Republicans have used in past elections and could turn to once again ahead of November's crucial mid»»»

A top US official responsible for suing companies over mergers is stepping down, sparking alarm among critics who say it is a sign the White House is backing away from anti-monopoly enforcement. Gail Slater, who was appointed last year by US President Donald Trump to lead the antitrust division at »»»

Dubai: As Ramadan 2026 approaches, UAE supermarkets are not just launching seasonal promotions — they’re resetting prices, pushing bulk bundles and shifting major savings online. For residents managing tighter household budgets, this year’s shopping season is less about flashy banners and more abou»»»

In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving, and exporters are preparing to seize new opportunities in the Chinese market. But first: the Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportati»»»

In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have boosted their defence spending by 63 percent to reach €381 billion euros in 2025. Jacob Parakalis, Research Leader for Defence Strategy, Policy, and Capabilit»»»

At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar's second-largest city this week, authorities said Thursday, as Mozambique braced for the storm's arrival. Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at Madagascar's eastern coastal city Toamasina, bringing winds that reached 250 kil»»»

The US House of Representatives this week passed legislation that would require voters to provide proof-of-citizenship as the midterm elections approach. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, would require a people to present a valid US passport or birth certificate when re»»»

Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Former Ohio State University board member Leslie Wexner must testify in federal lawsuits accusing the school of enabling sex abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, a federal court ordered. Wexner is neither a defendant nor a plaintiff in three lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court of So»»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims is worth $12 trillion dollars – or more than five-times the value of the entire Russian economy. »»»

Chile has unveiled Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model designed specifically for Latin America, in a strategic bid to reduce the region's dependence on US and Chinese technology and address cultural biases in existing AI systems, AFP reported. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»

Chile has unveiled Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model designed specifically for Latin America, in a strategic bid to reduce the region's dependence on US and Chinese technology and address cultural biases in existing AI systems, AFP reported. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Thousands of people on Thursday joined a Caracas opposition rally calling on the country’s interim government to release all political prisoners and grant Venezuelans full freedoms. The demonstration came as lawmakers were set to debate a landmark amnesty bill granting clemency to people jailed for»»»

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