The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday sentenced former media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, drawing renewed attention from some Western governments, while Chinese officials and analysts stressed that the case falls squarely within China’s internal »»»

Greek tax auditors uncovered a major tax evasion case involving an anesthesiologist in Thessaloniki who hid income totaling more than €292,979 in 2016 and 2017. The audit revealed that the doctor cut tax receipts for medical procedures for sums much lower than the ones charged to patients. In the v»»»

The University of National and World Economy (UNWE) can contribute to artificial intelligence and its application, UNWE Rector Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov said at a roundtable discussion held at the university on Tuesday on the topic “Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Standards in the Media”. Particip»»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon plans to withdraw most of its troops by mid 2027, its spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, after the peacekeepers' mandate expires this year. UNIFIL has acted as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon for decades and has been assisting the Lebanese army as it d»»»

Dubai: The Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction announced on Wednesday that they raised Dh8.8 million ($2.4 million) in a month after Emirates auctioned just seven ultra-rare Skywards Platinum memberships. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proceeds will b»»»

Parade participants ride on a float during the LoveLaban Pride March in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on June 28, 2025. Manila's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that same-sex partners can co-own property. File Photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EPA Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Same-sex partners can legally co-o»»»

The AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies concluded with a clear call for emerging nations to move beyond imitation and take ownership of their economic futures, as global uncertainty reshapes trade, finance and development models. Speakers stressed that emerging markets now possess the co»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said that the National SportDay of the State of Qatar serves as an annual occasion to underscore the importance of sport and healthy practices. In a post on his official account on X, HH the Amir said that Qatar's Nat»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) expects the post of caretaker prime minister to be entrusted to Andrey Gurov, who is currently Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. This transpired at a meeting between ARF and the President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, on Tuesday as part of the »»»

During consultations with President Iliana Yotova on the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) clearly expressed its position that Andrey Gyurov, the agreed deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), is their preferred candidate for the pos»»»

Israeli occupation forces continue their attacks on Lebanon amid official government silence. This morning, Israeli warplanes dropped four stun grenades on the town of Aita al-Shaab, in a clear violation of Lebanese sovereignty. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that the outskirts of the town of Al»»»

Dubai: As Britain reels from a political crisis triggered by the release of Epstein-related files in the United States, speculation inside Westminster has turned sharply to succession. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing the most serious threat to his leadership yet, senior Labour figures are q»»»

Dubai: Calling all Sexbomb fans! The iconic female group has finally set a date in Abu Dhabi for their much-anticipated reunion concert. The popular band will take to the stage on March 28 and will be held at 321 Sports, Al Hudayriyat open grounds in Abu Dhabi, according to Accesspass website. Tick»»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon plans to withdraw most of its troops by mid 2027, its spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, after the peacekeepers' mandate expires this year. UNIFIL has acted as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon for decades and has been assisting the Lebanese army as it d»»»

Bulgaria has recorded a record-low score in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, falling to 40 out of a possible 100 points this year. The country ranks 84th out of 182 countries and territories, marking its worst result since 2012, according to the annual index published on the website of Transp»»»

As on Monday, Tuesday’s news media are dominated by reports and speculation about the latest developments around the Petrohan case – six violent deaths that occurred between February 1 and 8 in Northwestern Bulgaria. PETROHAN CASE The 24 Chasa tabloid daily frontpages an article on the Petrohan cas»»»

Diana Abadi is known in the southern suburbs of Beirut as the "Mother of Cats." For the past 12 years, she has turned her home and shop into a refuge for abandoned felines who now number between 50 and 70, and she often sleeps beside the cats as she cares for them full time. Abadi began by taking i»»»

The United State Central Command congratulated the Lebanese Army for finding a Hezbollah tunnel in south Lebanon. CENTCOM shared Monday a statement by its commander, Adm. Brad Cooper, on the X platform, in which he said the Lebanese army has found a massive underground tunnel for the second time in»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre has enacted new regulations designed to broaden how investors structure and manage capital within its jurisdiction, strengthening the centre’s appeal to proprietary and sophisticated investment activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»

Dubai: A regulated marketplace allowing the resale of tokenised property stakes will go live in Dubai on February 20, opening secondary trading for fractional real estate ownership under the emirate’s tokenisation framework. The move introduces live buy-and-sell functionality after an initial pilot»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced the adoption of a new design for distinguished vehicle number plates, developed in collaboration with the Emirate’s General Resources Authority. The new plates feature a modern look and enhanced technical standards aimed at improving service quality for customer»»»

Tartous, Feb. 10 (SANA) Citrus production in Syria’s coastal Tartous province is a vital economic pillar for local families, with total output reaching about 146,000 tons a year, making it one of the country’s most productive citrus-growing regions, according to local officials. Around 9,200 hectar»»»

Members of the Corporate Association of Gaeseong Industrial Complex held a press conference Friday at the customers, immigration and quota (CIQ) office in Paju on Friday, calling for the government to help business owners access the shuttered complex. Photo by Yonhap An association of South Korean »»»

Corruption is worsening globally, with even consolidated democracies registering rising levels, amid declining leadership, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency International. The number of countries scoring above 80 points has dropped from 12 a dec»»»

Seven people were killed in a gold mine accident in China's eastern Shandong province, and authorities were investigating, state-run CCTV reported, sending shares of the mine owner, Zhaojin Mining Industry, down 6% on Tuesday, Reuters said. The accident occurred on Saturday when a cage fell ‌down a»»»

The secretary of Iran's top security body arrived in Oman on Tuesday, amid Iranian warning of "destructive" influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on US negotiations with Tehran. "Our negotiating party is America. »»»

Simba, a large cat with thick ginger and white fur, is one of thousands of felines that live in New York's corner shops known as "bodegas" -- even if their presence is illegal. Praised for warding off pests, so-called bodega cats are also a cultural fixture for New Yorkers, some of whom are now pus»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that National Sports Day embodies the State of Qatar's clear approach, guided by the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to advance public health and entrench sport as a daily practice that sup»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) expects the post of caretaker prime minister to be entrusted to Andrey Gurov, who is currently Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. This transpired at a meeting between ARF and the President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, on Tuesday as part of the »»»

BusinessCubaUS oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?Andreas KnoblochAs the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW. https://p.dw.com/p/58»»»

Dubai: Dh10,000 is enough to expose an investor to factors shaping global markets in 2026. Lower interest rates, heavy AI investment, uneven equity valuations and persistent geopolitical risk are setting the tone for a year that could reward patience. For retail investors, the challenge is in decid»»»

Dubai: Want a cheaper Emirates flight ticket? The Dubai carrier says travellers who plan months in advance are most likely to secure better value. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline, fresh from its busiest January for family travel bookings, says the majority »»»

Dubai: The Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory, part of the International Astronomical Centre, has observed and documented a rare transient cosmic event known as a fast blue optical burst, or LFBOT, using its main 14-inch telescope, in what researchers described as a contribution to the study of one»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinians martyred in an Israeli airstrike targeting a bicycle at the entrance of Al-Musaddar village, central Gaza Strip 10-02-2026»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Machine gun fire from enemy border positions targeted the outskirts of Al-Dhahira 10-02-2026 10:56 AM Latest News U»»»

Construction has officially started on the expansion of Sofia’s third metro line in the area of the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy park. The works, beginning on February 10, 2026, will focus on building an exit platform for the tunnel boring machine in the section linking the operational metro lin»»»

A tax inspector from the Tax Service Department for Leninsky district has been detained in Bishkek, the press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. The investigation found that the senior inspector of the excisable goods control department, Sh.U.U., had »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a variety of sporting activities at the Diplomatic Club to mark the 15th edition of National Sports Day, held under the slogan "I Chose Sport".The activities were attended by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi,»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occassion of Qatar National Sport Day, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, extended his wishes through his social media account. He wrote in an Arabic post, which roughly translates to, "Qatar Sports Day, an annual occasion to highlight the importance of sports and heal»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that there was no reason to be enthusiastic about US President Donald Trump's pressure on Europe and Ukraine as there was still a long way to go in talks on peace in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday. Here are ‌some details: The ‌United States has ‌brokere»»»

Standing in his boat with binoculars in hand, hunter Malik Kleist scans the horizon for seals. But this February, the sea ice in southwestern Greenland has yet to freeze, threatening traditional livelihoods like his. "Normally the seals are on the ice or in the more calm waters. But today we had to»»»

A brazen daytime attempted robbery unfolded along the main highway linking Brindisi and Lecce in Italy’s Puglia region, where masked, heavily armed assailants ambushed an armored cash transit vehicle on Monday morning. According to video footage shared on social media, a group of at least six men –»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a major new bridge linking Canada and the US unless Washington receives compensation and a partial ownership stake in the project. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie Howe»»»

Dubai: The Federal Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling awarding Dh3 million in compensation to a father who lost three sons in a traffic accident, citing insufficient explanation of how damages were calculated, while upholding the employer company’s liability. The case stems from a cr»»»

Takaichi Sanae gambled her position as Japan’s prime minister by calling a snap election. Her bet has paid off. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) triumphed on 8 February. The LDP won a commanding two-thirds supermajority in parliament’s powerful lower house, even without the support of its »»»

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025 paints a bleak picture, showing that corruption remains entrenched worldwide and that attempts to reduce it have largely failed. The latest findings underline that global levels of corruption continue to be dangerously high, with li»»»

Gold fell on Tuesday, though held above the $5,000-per-ounce level, as investors stayed cautious ahead of key US jobs and inflation data due later this week that could help gauge the US Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $5,030.80 per ounce by 0716 GMT. The metal gai»»»

The secretary of Iran's top security body arrived in Oman on Tuesday, days after a new round of nuclear talks was held in Muscat between officials from Washington and Tehran. Ali Larijani, who heads the Supreme National Security Council, will hold talks with Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, a»»»

Dubai is set to host the much-anticipated fourth edition of the Dubai Alternative Investment Summit (DAIS 2026), as PMS Bazaar brings the flagship forum back to the city following three successful editions. DAIS 2026 comes at a time when India’s alternative investments, spanning portfolio managemen»»»

A member of the Gold Division of the Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Sameh Abdel-Hakim on Monday explained the reasons behind the current rise in gold prices in the Egyptian market. During his interview with Sada el-Balad TV, he explained one of the main reasons is the trend among global central bank»»»