The official online fan shop of the Olympic Games has been selling T-shirts with designs from the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, which were used by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis for propaganda. There are calls in Germany for the sale of the shirts to be stopped, but the International Olympic Committee »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) organised an intensive executive Program for government leaders titled "Strategic Foresight as a Decision-Making Tool in Environments of Uncertainty”. The program is part of the NPC’s continuous efforts to enhance the skills of leaders in addressing »»»

AMMAN — The Jordanian ministerial delegation continued its European tour in Dublin as part of preparations for the upcoming Jordan–European Investment Conference.Participating ministers were, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, Minister of Investment»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) affirmed its commitment to achieving transparency and institutional disclosure and presenting information about its investments within the proper time and investment context, following recent social media reports about land purchases made in previo»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s energy and mining sectors recorded "strategic and qualitative" achievements in 2025 under the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV) and its 2023–2025 executive programme, reflecting "tangible" progress in exploration, energy transition, efficiency and value-added mineral development.»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks on Thursday with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, regarding the existing cooperation between...»»»

A German politician has blasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for selling a T‑shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, calling it “Nazi propaganda.” The Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler used the sports competitions as a propaganda showcase, including the first-ever Olympic torch »»»

Kendrick Simpson, 45, died by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester for the 2006 shooting deaths of two men. Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Kendrick Simpson died by lethal injection Thursday morning at the Okl»»»

Strasbourg, France: The Shura Council affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to being an active partner with the European side on regional and international issues, noting that its regional and international efforts and endeavors reflect its vision based on partnership and cooperation with the in»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome, live from Havana, Emily Morris, Honorary Senior Research Associate at University College London's Institute of the Americas. The US fuel embargo on Cuba has shifted from an abstract policy dispute into something felt in the grain of everyday life. This is not »»»

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending, President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday. He described the operation – which led to massive protests and the deaths of two American citizens – as a success. The Trump »»»

A picture made available in 2013 shows local children pose for a photograph at Lleras sector, which registered high criminal activities, in Buenaventura, Colombia, This main port of Colombian Pacific, faced a serious situation of insecurity due to the war between gangs. File Photo by Mauricio Duena»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari inventors participating in the 16th International Invention Exhibition in the Middle East, held in Kuwait over four days, won six medals (three gold and three silver), amidst competition from more than 200 inventions from around the world. The innovators' participation was suppo»»»

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump speaks alongside Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The Trump Administration announced the finalization of rules that revoke the EPA's ability to regulate climate »»»

A total of 92 magistrates, including judges and prosecutors, who were permanently removed from the judicial system through the vetting process, have received approximately €12 million in additional interim salary payments, according to court rulings. Taking advantage of a legal provision that allow»»»

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), HE Jorge Moreira da Silva, at the Perm»»»

Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont: French police have detained a 50-year-old woman after two infants were found dead in a freezer in eastern France, with the suspect admitting to freezing her newborns, prosecutors said on Thursday. The case is the latest suspected instance of infanticide to emerge in France»»»

Rising RSV cases are causing alarm in Greece as a 30-day-old baby girl was hospitalized in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the capital’s Aglaia Kyriakou children’s hospital. The infant’s condition has improved and she was expected to leave intensive care. RSV activity has increased»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery bombardment targets the outskirts of Markaba border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 12-02-2026 21:15 PM Latest New»»»

The US covertly smuggled 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran during riots in January, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing officials. The operation marked the first time Washington directly facilitated the transfer of Starlink systems into Iran. The shipments came aft»»»

When it comes to romance, the French have the reputation of being passionate, first-class lovers. But is this just a cliché? What's it really like to go out with a French person? Are dating rules different? And what about French attitudes to marriage, divorce and infidelity? This week we focus on t»»»

France is this week set to pass by decree a new energy law slashing the country’s renewable energy targets and massively expanding nuclear power production. The law change comes as a relief for state-run electricity provider EDF, which had been mandated to close some of its nuclear plants and is st»»»

This week on France in Focus, we take a look at Sophie Adenot, who at 43 is about to fulfil a lifelong dream by becoming the second French woman to travel into space. She's been training for a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, th»»»

Storm Nils has battered southwestern France, bringing heavy rain, winds up to 150 km/h, and widespread flooding. Rivers like the Gironde have breached, submerging towns and roads, while power outages affect around 850,000 homes. Coastal erosion and damage to trees, homes, and infrastructure extend »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday nominated his budget minister Amélie de Montchalin to lead the country’s top audit body – a position she could hold for decades to come. Critics say this part of a growing bid by Macron to lock down national institutions and leave a mark beyon»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - A high-level Tunisian delegation began a tripartite technical mission on Tuesday in Rome with Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate the deployment of waste-to-energy (WtE) initiatives in...»»»

A federal judge has blocked Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from lowering Senator Mark Kelly's rank in the military over his urging service members to refuse illegal orders. US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in s»»»

Bangladesh has held its first elections since a student revolution deposed autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Hasina's main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is now projected to win. Yet the biggest development is the resurgence of the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, which was ba»»»

As Bangladeshis cast their ballots on Thursday in their first free election in 17 years, many are hoping for an end to corruption, greater safety and security, improved economic conditions, and real structural changes in their daily lives, as explained by FRANCE 24's journalist Navodita Kumari.»»»

Berovo, 12 February 2026 (MIA) — The Berovo Fire Department received a special fire truck from Slovenia's Bitnje Volunteer Firefighting Society, MIA's Delchevo correspondent reports. The donation was officially received earlier Thursday by Berovo firefighters together with Berovo Mayor Petar Ruzhin»»»

Argentina’s Senate approved in general terms the labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei’s government. Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Argentina's Senate approved in general terms the labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei's government after a marathon session t»»»

1 of 3 | Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., hold a press conference on a failed grand jury indictment against them at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. A federal judge blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bid to punish Kelly on Thursday over participat»»»

Paris: The French Presidency Thursday welcomed India's decision to give its initial approval to a proposal to purchase 114 French Rafale fighter jets, describing the move as an important milestone on the path to concluding a potentially historic contract between the two countries. According to a pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Book Award is taking part in the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, which runs through February 16, with a comprehensive cultural program and an active pavilion welcoming prominent Syrian and Arab intellectuals and cultural figures. Scientific Director of the Arab Book Awa»»»

DOHA: Al Adeed team claimed the title of the 15th edition of the Al Galayel Traditional Hunting Championship 2026, held at Al Eraiq Reserve, supported by the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam) and under the umbrella of Katara, the Cultural Village Foundation. The winners of the top th»»»

The Ministry of Education posted on social media updates on the age requirements for children seeking admission to the Foundation Stage in private schools implementing the British curriculum from the upcoming year 2026-27. According to the post, the following shall apply: 1. Children born between S»»»

After a hiatus of more than two years, Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announced today the resumption of hip replacement surgeries. The surgeries will be performed by the specialized medical team in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, in cooperation with the Therapeutic Services Support and De»»»

The Swiss public will head to the polls in the summer to decide if the country needs a 10 million population cap, the government has said. Switzerland’s population has grown around five times faster than in neighboring EU countries over the past decade, as the wealthy state has attracted large numb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with Minister of the Interior of the Italian Republic, HE Matteo Piantedosi during His Excellency’s official visit to the Republic of Italy on Thursda»»»

Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Australia's Sydney Water confirmed there is a massive fatberg estimated to be "the size of four buses" in a difficult-to-reach position under a wastewater plant. The supersized fatberg -- a collection of fats, oils and greases -- under the Malabar wastewater treatment plant is now »»»

Iran's Fordo underground uranium enrichment site is shown following U.S. airstrikes on June 22, which might have resulted in charges against two Israelis on Thursday. File Photo courtesy of Maxar Technologies/EPA-EFE Feb. 12 (UPI) -- An Israeli court has indicted a military reservist and a civilian»»»

Damascus, Feb. 12 (SANA) – The Syrian-Jordanian Cooperation and Investment Forum, organized by the Syrian Businessmen and Businesswomen Association in cooperation with the Jordanian Businessmen Association, focused on strengthening economic, investment and trade partnerships between business leader»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 1-2-3 and the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance global dialogue and advocate for policies in areas where sport, health, and well-b»»»

BusinessEuropeGermany braces for more strikes in 2026Insa WredeThis year has already seen considerable industrial action and labor disputes in Germany. More strikes are expected in the aviation, train travel and chemicals industries. https://p.dw.com/p/58cnGHundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancel»»»

US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases. The so-called 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It's become the legal bedrock of federal »»»

Berlin, Feb.12 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, affirmed Thursday that the reopening of the Syrian Consulate in the German city of Bonn represents a significant milestone in Syrian diplomatic efforts and reflects the Syrian State’s vision of strengthening its inter»»»

Sudan’s Oil and Energy Minister Al-Mutasim Ibrahim said the estimated cost of heavy losses and damage inflicted on the oil and energy sector by the war amounts to billions of dollars, blaming the Rapid Support Forces for directly targeting infrastructure across the country. In exclusive remarks to »»»

The German government is wasting taxpayers’ money by continuing to fund Ukraine, veteran politician Sahra Wagenknecht has said. European nations have largely compensated for the sharp reduction of American support to Kiev under the administration of US President Donald Trump, according to the Kiel »»»

Khartoum: At least 21 people drowned when a boat sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan, according to the local state government and eyewitnesses interviewed by AFP. River Nile State said Thursday that 21 bodies had been recovered after the accident, listed their names and warned that some passen»»»