DOHA: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that, based on precise astronomical calculations, the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to fall on Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026. QCH emphasized that the official start of Ramadan remains under the authority of the Crescent Sighting Committee at the M»»»

The European Union’s climate commissioner on Friday announced a continentwide force of 300 firefighters to battle wildfires, after Europe faced its worst year for wildfires in 2025, which a recent study said was intensified by climate change. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said Friday the “»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces gained control over the settlement of Chugunovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of Battlegroup Sever took control over the Chugunovka settlement in Kharkov region," the ministr»»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a global hub for food supply chains amid mounting challenges facing the international food system, underpinned by its strategic geography and world-class infrastructure. By integrating advanced logistics hubs with smart technology, the UAE is supporting r»»»

Estonia's Narva has become a tense microcosm of the NATO-Russia standoff. Since 2022, Estonia has fortified the border with anti-tank obstacles and moved to sever ties with Moscow. In this 95% Russian-speaking town, the government has mandated Estonian in schools and recently banned Russian citizen»»»

A federal grand jury charged a 33-year-old man with threatening to kill US Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Ohio in January, the Justice Department said on Friday. Shannon Mathre, a resident of Toledo, Ohio, is accused of "making a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm u»»»

The CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed El-Gossaki said that strategic relations between Egypt and Turkey constitute a key pillar for strengthening economic partnerships and exchanging expertise. He noted that the geographic and economic positions of both count»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has identified projects operating under the names JDC and MASDAR that show signs of being pyramid schemes, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the organizers of these schemes attract citizens by promising fast and high returns,»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert. According to the ministry, due to recent and forecast snowfall, avalanches and heavy snow drifts are expected in the country’s mountainous regions from February 7 to 9. Packed snow and icy conditions are also forecast on»»»

Violent clashes broke out overnight outside the School of Mechanical Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, prompting a large-scale police operation that continued into early Saturday morning. According to Greek public broadcaster ERT, unidentified individuals hurled Molotov cocktails»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Iran would strike American bases in the Persian Gulf region if the United States attacks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday. "If Washington attacks us, there is no possibility of attacking US soil, but we will strike their bases in the region," Araghchi said »»»

The probe into the brutal sexual assault of a spa employee in Thiruvalla has expanded amid allegations of collusion between organised criminal gangs and some local police personnel. Also Read: Sexual assault case in Kerala: Bail granted to former Left legislator and filmmaker P.T. Kunju MuhammedOn »»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticized what he said was a "doctrine of domination" that allows Israel to expand its military arsenal while pressuring other countries in the region to disarm. His remarks came a day after renewed nuclear talks with Washington, with previous tal»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rain has been observed over various parts of the country and may become thundery at times, the Qatar Meteorology Department has warned. The department also shared a weather map showing rain clouds over Qatar, advising the public to exercise caution while heading outdoors. In its daily »»»

The delayed appointment of a caretaker government serves the interests of the ruling parties and former President Rumen Radev, said Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov in a televised interview on Saturday. According to him, it is not good that the likely date for the upcoming early parliamentary»»»

Madrid: Spain and Portugal on Saturday braced for another storm heading for the Iberian peninsula, just days after the floods caused by Storm Leonardo killed at least one person in each country. The latest depression, christened Storm Marta, has prompted the deployment of more than 26,500 rescuers »»»

A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, a doctors’ group said. The attack by the Rapid Support Forces occurred close to the city of Rahad in North Kordofan province, s»»»

President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive. Trump said later Friday that he won't apolog»»»

The Israeli army on Friday escorted about 1,500 Jewish settlers out of an area near the Gaza Strip after allowing them to spend a single night along the border, while arresting several who insisted on staying inside occupied Palestinian territory. An army spokesperson said such actions endanger the»»»

Beirut, Feb.7 (SANA)-GCI Group, which comprises 25 Chinese companies specialized in various fields, announced the opening of a logistics, administrative, and regional center in the town of Chtoura in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, in preparation for participating in reconstruction projects in Syria. The G»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will honour the winners of the sixth edition of the “Hope Makers” initiative, the largest initiative of its kind in the Arab world, on February 15. Also Read: Sheikh Mohammed »»»

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Kyiv, Ukraine: A "massive attack" by Russian forces on Ukraine's energy infrastructure has caused power outages across the country, the state grid operator said on Saturday. Russia has pressed on with its invasion of Ukraine in recent days despite the two countries holding US-brokered talks to end »»»

Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly, to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue. Both Clintons had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the »»»

French diplomatic sources said Paris has warned of the risks posed by the involvement of Iraqi armed factions in any potential regional escalation, stressing that Iraq should not be drawn into conflicts that do not serve its national interests at a time of mounting regional tensions. The sources to»»»

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Milan (Italy): The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani praised the efforts made by the friendly Italian Republic to ensure the success of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. In a post on his X official account, HH the Amir said he was pleased to attend the opening ceremony of the Milan»»»

Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) — The weather, on Saturday, will be partly cloudy, with scattered showers expected over the western regions, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.Winds will blow from the west. They will be strong along the coasts,...»»»

Dubai: When Roblox began requiring all users worldwide to verify their age before accessing chat features earlier this year, the change was framed as a decisive step to strengthen child safety on one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Dubai: Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have moved rapidly from niche diabetes treatments to some of the most widely discussed and prescribed medicines in both the US and the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Demand has surged across»»»

Two airports in southeastern Poland were suspended from operations as a precaution due to Russian strikes on nearby Ukraine territory, Polish authorities said on Saturday. "In connection with the need to ensure the possibility of the free operation of military aviation, the airports in Rzeszow and »»»

Damascus is pressing ahead with steps to implement its agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the gradual integration of its fighters, redeployment in northeastern Syria, and the return of key facilities to state control. The deal is receiving regional and international support and is»»»

The EU Court of Justice has ruled this week that member-states may seize private vehicles imported from Russia, as part of a blanket import ban imposed on the country over the Ukraine conflict. The court delivered the judgment on Thursday in a case concerning a Russian citizen, identified as JG, wh»»»

The US State Department will fund “MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities” in Europe as Washington steps up its fight against censorship in the EU and UK, the Financial Times reported on Friday. State Department official Sarah Rogers discussed the plan with members of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party»»»

In his latest radio interview on Kossuth Rádió’s “Good Morning, Hungary!”, Prime Minister Orbán emphasized Hungary’s unique global role and its domestic policy resilience amid economic and geopolitical turbulence. According to Prime Minister Orbán, Hungary stands alone in Europe as the sole ally of»»»

Radio Free Europe in Romania, which is financed by the US Congress, is preparing to end its operations. According to Romanian media reports, the outlet will officially cease work on March 31. The same reports indicate that the Bulgarian-language service is also expected to close in the near future.»»»

The volume of industrial production exceeded the one year earlier level by 1.8%, while based on working-day adjusted data it declined year-on-year by 1.0% in December 2025. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 0.9% higher than in November 2025. The volume of »»»

On Feb. 7, 2021, Rep. Ron Wright of Texas died of COVID-19, becoming the first member of Congress to succumb to the disease. 1 of 6 | Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died on February 7, 2021, after battle with cancer and COVID-19. He is the first member of Congress to die from the coronavirus. File Photo»»»

Dubai: The UAE Embassy in Madrid has issued a safety advisory urging Emirati citizens to exercise caution as Storm Leonardo continues to hit Spain and nearby regions, bringing heavy rain, floods, and rising river levels. Also Read: Deadly storm sparks floods in Spain, raises calls to postpone Portu»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov expressed his deep condolences to the leader of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following a terrorist attack in Islamabad on February 6 that claimed lives of people. The press service of the Kyrgyz head of s»»»

Chester, United Kingdom: A minuscule snail once thought to have disappeared has been saved from the edge of extinction, a British zoo said Saturday. The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamil»»»

MILAN: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has praised the efforts of the friendly Italian Republic to ensure the success of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. His Highness the Amir said in a post on his official X account, "I was delighted to be in»»»

In a tragic reminder of the dangers of social media stunts, a 27-year-old woman in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, died while filming a reel at her home. The deceased was reportedly recreating a hanging scene by tying a noose around her neck and standing on a stool, according to family members and NDTV repor»»»

A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. The air is chilly, the sky gray. Inside, however, the air is warm and lights illuminate more than 10,000 vividly colored orchids. Staff members move in and out of greenhouses, preparing to open the garden’s 12th annual O»»»

Queues of freight trucks at certain checkpoints along the Kazakh—Kyrgyz border are linked to planned control measures being carried out by Kazakhstan. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported, citing Kazakhstan’s competent authorities. «The measures being implemented are targeted and tempora»»»

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with his first teacher, Keneshkan Shamenova. The presidential press service reported. Earlier, a video was posted on social media in which Sadyr Japarov’s primary school teacher asked him for a personal meeting. H»»»

A minuscule snail once thought to have disappeared has been saved from the edge of extinction, a British zoo said Saturday. The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamilton in 2014. Some were fl»»»

Elon Musk's SpaceX told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources. The company will target March 2027 ‌for a ‌lunar landing without ‌astronauts ⁠on board, the ‌report added. The news co»»»

Australian authorities warned protesters to avoid violence in Sydney's streets when Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits on Monday to honor victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Police say they will deploy in large numbers for the Israeli head of state's visit following the December 14 attack »»»