Six people died in Russian strikes across Ukraine overnight that targeted the southern port city of Odesa and energy infrastructure, officials announced on Friday. Moscow has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian critical infrastructure in recent weeks despite pressure by the United States to reach a»»»

By Ahmad Al-Mazyad WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Al-Sadu Society, in cooperation with the Middle East Institute, opened the Beyond the Textile exhibition in Washington to mark Kuwait-US relations during Kuwait's National Day celebrations.In her speech at the opening ceremony held on Thursday,»»»

Doha: Maria Sakkari ended Iga Swiatek’s bid for a fourth Qatar TotalEnergies title with a hard-fought quarter-final win at the in Doha yesterday. The Greek star, ranked 50 spots below Swiatek, battled past the world No. 2 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 in a two-hour 29-minute-long contest to book her place in the l»»»

DOHA: Britain’s Harry Charles yesterday emerged victorious in the CSI5* 155cm Prix Hermes Sellier, the feature event on the second day of H H The Amir’s Sword showjumping and dressage championship at Al Shaqab, after winning a high-quality jump-off. Riding Casquo Blue, Charles produced a flawless d»»»

DOHA: Al Duhail reached the Amir Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Al Waab in their Round of 16 clash at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Al Wakrah also advanced after beating Al Sailiya by the same scoreline. Adel Boulbina put Al Duhail ahead from the penalty spot in the 28th minute, w»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday he would have the chance to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference this week. Rubio is leading a large US delegation to the annual security and defence talks in the Bavarian capital, which will run through Sunday»»»

Motorists in Abu Dhabi should expect road closures this week due to the Al Ain Flower Festival Carnival. Drivers are advised to plan their routes, follow diversion signs, and allow extra travel time. Also Read: UAE ministry announces temporary closure on Dubai’s Emirates RoadThe Integrated Transpor»»»

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. Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war bet»»»

Lebanon has secured temporary exemptions for freight vehicles hauling certain goods after a recent ban by Damascus on foreign trucks. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and that goods being imported by road must »»»

Asman Park amusement park in Bishkek’s Asanbai microdistrict will be opened in time for the International Children’s Day. A letter from the Bishkek City Hall to member of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) Dastan Bekeshov says. According to the City Hall, Asman Park will be a modern public space, bot»»»

The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty -- the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand -- is stepping down after more than four decades in charge of her look. Yuko Yamaguchi has been responsible since 1980 for the design of Kitty, who is officially not a cat but a little girl fro»»»

Africa was the world’s fastest-growing solar market in 2025, defying a global slowdown and reshaping where the momentum in renewable energy is concentrated, according to an industry report released in late last month. The report by the Africa Solar Industry Association says the continent's solar in»»»

Doha: Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with Federation Équestre Internationale (FEI) President Ingmar De Vos, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, both sides reviewed areas of mutual cooperation and discus»»»

DOHA: Dubawi Spectre and Mared Al Jasra bagged feature wins as trainer Gassim Al Ghazali and jockey Marco Casamento continued their dream run at the 48th H H The Amir Sword Festival yesterday. The second day of the prestigious event featured eight thrilling races at Al Rayyan Racecourse, with Casam»»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will soon be able to file complaints online and attend hearings through video calls, under the new rules signed by the Philippines’ department of migrant workers (DMW). In a recent development, the DMW has signed its 'Rules of procedure for the adjudication o»»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

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Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

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Turkey-based YESS Power has commissioned a 30 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for Mey Energy, the first grid-scale facility of its kind in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans, Balkan Green Energy News reported on February 12. »»»

URECA, a Mongolian climate tech startup that switches city dwellers who live in gers (yurts) from air-polluting coal to solar, has won the backing of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) Star Venture programme. »»»

Turkey-based YESS Power has commissioned a 30 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for Mey Energy, the first grid-scale facility of its kind in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans, Balkan Green Energy News reported on February 12. »»»

American food brands are expanding their presence in Serbia, with Hard Rock Cafe opening its first restaurant in the country and Burger King discussing plans to open, officials and company representatives said this week. H»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on February 12 that it is set to complete the sale of Danube Logistics, the operator of Moldova’s Giurgiulesti International Free Port (PILG), to Romania’s state-owned National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanța (CNA»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on February 12 that it is set to complete the sale of Danube Logistics, the operator of Moldova’s Giurgiulesti International Free Port (PILG), to Romania’s state-owned National Company Maritime Ports Administration Constanța (CNA»»»

Turkey-based YESS Power has commissioned a 30 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for Mey Energy, the first grid-scale facility of its kind in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans, Balkan Green Energy News reported on February 12. »»»

Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has published its 2026 yearbook, offering a stark assessment of the security environment facing the Baltic state. The 86-page report argues that Russia remains the principal threat, even as it projects a facade of diplomatic engagement, Estonia’s national broa»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»