China's foreign minister told his French and German counterparts that Beijing was not to blame for Europe's economic and security problems as he pushed for more cooperation at a summit in Munich, a foreign ministry statement said Saturday. Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-N»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- 1961 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that regulated the documentation of official minutes. 1987 -- Abdulwahhab Al-Othman a famous skipper, known locally as Nokhetha, passed away at 82. He was named leader of skippers, or sheikh Al-Nowakhtha,»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter. (pick up previous) aa»»»

Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France's largest rape trial, has told BBC Newsnight she was "crushed by horror" on discovering that, for years, her husband had repeatedly drugged her unconscious and invited dozens of men to rape her. "Something exploded inside me," says Ms Pelicot, 73, o»»»

Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot has said she felt "overwhelmed" and "very honoured" to receive a personal letter of support from Queen Camilla. The Queen had commended Ms Pelicot for her "courage" and "grace", writing: "I very much wanted to write to express my heartfelt admiration for the courage, gr»»»

Munich: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari took part today in a panel discussion titled “Regional Challenges and the Role of Qatari Mediation in Conflict Resolution.” The session was organized by the Arab Cult»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where hundreds gathered to mourn the eight victims killed in a mass shooting there this week. Carney visited the small town on Friday, along with other federal leaders across the political aisle, as well as»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has held separate meetings with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Šefcovic in Brussels. The meetings discussed cooperation between the two side»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen," as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic. Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the t»»»

Fasting during Ramadan can be safe for many people living with diabetes but with careful planning, medical supervision and smart dietary choices. Dr Ihab Eltayeb, Consultant Endocrinologist at Prime Hospital, Dubai, advises that personalised guidance is essential to prevent dangerous blood sugar fl»»»

US President Donald Trump was asked whether he wants regime change in Iran and replied that it “seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,” adding: “Let’s see what happens.” He repeated his claim that Iran’s nuclear sites were “obliterated,” telling reporters the US would “probably »»»

The European backers of Ukraine who are funding its military have a right to take part in the US-backed peace talks, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has claimed. The next trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine negotiations will take place in Geneva next week, with “no Europeans” at the table, Kreml»»»

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to schools, students, and parents ahead of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026. Over 4.6 million students will appear for exams across India and in 26 countries abroad. Also»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev. The presidential press service reported. The two sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and noted the potential for expanding collaboration in all areas. They also exchanged views »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda visited Uchkun OJSC and the state institution Kyzmat under the Presidential Administration. At Uchkun OJSC, the heads of government toured the binding and offset workshops, where »»»

Washington: Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to participating in a plot to assassinate a New York City-based Sikh separatist leader, a case that has drawn significant diplomatic attention between India and the United States, the Department of Justice said. Also »»»

A 10-month-old girl from Pathanamthitta has become Kerala’s youngest organ donor after being declared brain-dead following a road accident. According to media reports, the child, identified as Alin Sherin Abraham, had her liver, kidneys, heart valve, and eyes donated by her parents at Amrita Hospit»»»

The EU should develop offensive cyber capabilities to enhance its defenses against perceived threats, the bloc’s tech chief, Henna Virkkunen, has told Politico. NATO’s European members have long cited allegedly looming Russian aggression to justify their massive military buildup, including pledges »»»

Dubai: The UAE will see generally fair conditions on Saturday, with partly cloudy skies at times and increasing humidity overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Light to moderate south-easterly to north-easterly winds are expected, blowing at speeds of 10 to 20 km/h and reaching»»»

Before I knew about the financial markets, before I knew analytics, I knew my mother’s hands. Long before the sun painted the sky, they moved through the first dim glow with a quiet assurance. These hands signed permission papers, cleaned pots, painstakingly folded clothes, wiped counters, and stab»»»

Dubai: Residents across the UAE can expect a gradual shift away from winter's cooler temperatures as the region enters what traditional Arabian meteorology calls the 'Scorpion season' – a six-week period running through mid-March that bridges the gap between winter and spring. Also Read: Winter chi»»»

Dubai: Valentine’s Day in Dubai is never just dinner and a card. Every year, the UAE rolls out a fresh round of over-the-top romantic offers that make you do a double-take — and then quietly check your bank balance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This year is no diffe»»»

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sniped at the Russian army, comparing its battlefield progress in Ukraine to the pace of a “garden snail.” His comments come as Russian troops continue to liberate important settlements across the frontline while Ukraine is consistently forced to pull back its forc»»»

European nations have to accept that the post-Cold War liberal “rules-based international order” is no more, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Munich Security Conference on Friday. The EU and its members need to rapidly adapt to the new reality by arming themselves, he claimed. His words ca»»»

Dubai: Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are feeling growing pressure as shoppers, strained by years of higher prices, rethink how much they spend on food, drinks, and meals outside the home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Grocery bills remain elevated, leaving many households wi»»»

Sharjah: A joyful family reunion ended in tragedy for an Indian expat in the UAE after his 22-month-old son, visiting with his wife, died following a car accident. Alan Rumi, the son of Sherafudheen and Safna from the south Indian state of Kerala, died in the tragic accident in Sharjah, a family me»»»

This Friday in The World This Week, we talk about the unravelling of the Epstein Files, the end of the Old World Order and the Olympic Helmet Dilemma. In a week where the names of those listed in the Epstein Files have continued to feel the consequences, at least on this side of the chann»»»

ALGIERS, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The heads of state and government partaking in the second Africa-Italy Summit stressed Friday the need to establish a new model of cooperation between the two sides based on respect for national sovereignty and mutual benefits.During their summit in the Ethiopian capital A»»»

A British court sentenced Walid Saadaoui (L), Amar Hussain (top-R) and Bilel Saadaoui on Friday for a terror plot targeting Jewish people. Photo courtesy Greater Manchester Police Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Three British men will serve a combined 69 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on the Jewi»»»

So Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan once more put the country through a bout of the bummers with the appointment of two ministers on February 11. One is indeed the prosecutor who has led the dear leader’s vicious assault on the opposition. A bit of scuffle and squabble can be excused. A»»»

Canada's top court has nullified a one-vote electoral win in Quebec, leaving the seat vacant until a byelection is called. The closely-contested federal election last April in the electoral district, or riding, of Terrebonne, was initially declared for the Bloc Québécois, but a later recount found »»»

MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The prime minister met, separately, with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherland»»»

MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the opening of the 62nd session of the Munich Security Conference in the Federal Republic of Germany. The conference, which continues until Sunday, discusses issues of regio»»»

MUNICH: President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral relations between the two c»»»

A Palestinian official in the occupied West Bank has described Israel's latest expansion of control there as "the end of the road" for negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. Asma al-Sharabati, acting mayor of Hebron, said new legal changes recently announced by Israeli cabinet ministers wo»»»

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier (L) and its support vessels have been deployed to the Middle East. File Photo by PO3 Tajh Payne/U.S. Navy | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East as tension»»»

Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks with his Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, as part of his participation in the 48th ordinary...»»»

A growing number of French hospitals struggling with their finances are appealing to the public to help fund urgent needs like medicines and medical devices, and in one case even beds. While some have opted to offer so-called "citizen loans", others have turned to donations and company sponsorships»»»

Medenine, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel inaugurated the First Instance Court in Djerba on Friday evening.The court, which officially began operations on February 9, represents an important addition to the judicial infrastructure in...»»»

One in three Germans favor the use of autonomous AI-powered weapons systems in war instead of human decision makers, a new poll commissioned by Politico has suggested. Less than half of the respondents believe humans should make life-and-death decisions on the battlefield. The results, which were p»»»

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has announced her resignation from the bank, after newly unsealed files revealed her close personal relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following the revelations of her affinity for ‘Uncle»»»

Imagine this: you are a journalist in your country. You are invited to a workshop on ethics, resilience, and methods for countering “disinformation.” You find yourself in a room with peers from across the region, discussing story ideas, newsroom strategies, and how to navigate the challenges of rep»»»

1 of 6 | Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a Policy Celebration at the HHS Headquarters in on January 8. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- A restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services will see two top people leave a»»»

KUWAIT - Kuwait Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar says that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets. WASHINGTON - US President»»»

Former CNN host Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his coverage of a protest last month at a church over federal immigration raids in Minnesota. Lemon, 59, was charged with conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with religious freedoms by allegedly obstructing someone's»»»

Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to supporting the partnership between Africa and Italy, emphasising its backing of all initiatives from African...»»»

Worries that too much time on social media may be hurting children's mental health, and creating addictions as harmful as alcohol or cigarettes, are sparking growing calls across Europe to block minors under the age of 15 or 16 from access to platforms. After Australia became the first country to b»»»

Europe's regions are in danger of being squeezed as the EU considers sweeping changes to the way its 27 member states spend their money, warns the European official tasked with reducing inequalities among the bloc's hundreds of towns and regions. Kata Tütto, a Hungarian socialist, and president of »»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared that "peace is achieved" with Armenia following an August White House summit. "For me, it is done," he said. Aliyev however firmly refused to grant clemency to imprisoned Nagorno-Karabakh separatist leaders, an issue that w»»»

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome, live from Munich, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Former Ukrainian Prime Minister, who served in the critical time in the recent history of Ukraine, 2014 to 2016. There have been reports this week in the Financial Times suggesting that President Zelensky is planning to announce »»»