Attorney General Pam Bondi, pictured speaking during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Wednesday, sent a letter to Congress notifying leaders of the judiciary committees that the Department of Justice has released all the Jeffrey Epstein files it plans to, and included a list of "pol»»»

US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and fled the region, the Pentagon said Sunday. The Panamanian-flagged Veronica III "tried to defy President Trump's quarantine -- hoping to slip away. We tracke»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has affirmed that the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026 (QEEA 2026) carries special significance, with the number of winners from both genders reaching 108 - the most significant figure since the award’s incepti»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has achieved a significant milestone by winning two prestigious honours at the International Finance Awards 2025, reinforcing its standing as a leading player in Qatar’s Islamic banking sector and a key contributor to capital market »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department, organised a symposium on Sunday entitled “Improving Air Quality and Supporting Environmental Sustainability in Qatar,” bringing together government officials, industry rep»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Snoonu Trading and Services L.L.C to support QCDC’s digital transformation and expand how career development services are delivered across Qatar’s educ»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has developed a comprehensive food safety inspection plan during the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety and public health, and to protect consumers during a period when demand for food products si»»»

Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2027 to its state-of-the-art Doha campus, reaffirming its role in developing senior leaders ready to contribute to regional transformation and long-term economic progr»»»

QNA DOHA Several municipalities announced that they had stepped up their readiness for the holy month of Ramadan by conducting surveillance inspections on food enterprises nationwide. They confirmed that the objective is to ensure food safety and protect the well-being of both citizens and resident»»»

QNA Doha Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) launched a forum on innovation, sustainability and achieving social impact, held over two days in partnership with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, with the participation of a select group of experts, academics and specialists. »»»

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has announced the launch of the “Sustainable Agricultural Production Award,” effective this year. This initiative aims to recognize farmers as well as livestock and fish producers for adopting best modern agricultural p»»»

The U.S. military boards the Veronica III, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, on Feb. 15 in the Indian Ocean after it tracked it from the Caribbean in an attempt to escape the Trump administration's naval blockade on such vessels. Photo by Department of Defense/X Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. military inte»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that on Thursday, February 19, he will travel to Washington to join U.S. President Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of the founding states of the Peace Board. Rama said Albania holds the privilege of being a founding member of the initiative and stressed that »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has announced the launch of the "Sustainable Agricultural Production Award," effective this year. This initiative aims to recognise farmers as well as livestock and fish producers for adopting best modern agric»»»

Tunis, Feb 15 (TAP) - Tunisia's energy trade balance deficit, taking into account exported Algerian gas royalties, was up 3% in 2025 to TND 11,023 million, according to the energy sector outlook report published by the National Observatory of Energy...»»»

The US military has boarded a second oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea where it was suspected of helping Venezuela avoid US sanctions. The boarding of the Panamanian-flagged Veronica III is the second such US interception in the Indian Ocean in the past week. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Former Lebanese PM Saad Hariri appoints Mrs. Bahia Hariri as Deputy Leader of the Future Movement during a meeting of the movement’s leader»»»

Egypt has mandated that non-banking financial institutions with capital exceeding EGP 100m must measure their carbon footprints and offset 20% of their annual emissions through the purchase of carbon credits, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said on Sunday. Speaking at the Int»»»

Banque du Caire has signed a new financing agreement with the Kandil Glass Group to support the company’s capital expansion, including the establishment of a new glass production facility in the Ataqa Free Zone in Suez governorate. The financing package includes a six-year medium-term loan worth $1»»»

BLD Group has officially launched operations in the Egyptian market, unveiling an investment plan worth EGP 2.5bn aimed at developing and upgrading a portfolio of mixed-use real estate projects across the country. The company’s strategy focuses on integrated developments that combine residential, c»»»

Ahmed Al-Sadiq, Head of Egypt’s Real Estate Taxation Authority (RTA), said that following recent amendments to the Real Estate Tax Law, only around 2 million property units out of an estimated 55 million nationwide will be subject to residential property tax. Al-Sadiq added that annual revenues fro»»»

Damascus, Feb. 15 (SANA) – The Syrian Ministry of Finance has signed on Sunday a framework agreement with Saudi digital solutions company Elm, to support the digitization of financial operations and modernize Syria’s financial sector. The agreement was signed by Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities launched a forum on innovation, sustainability and achieving social impact, held over two days in partnership with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, with the participation of a select group of experts, academics and specialists. The»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology has issued its preliminary climate outlook for the holy month of Ramadan 2026, forecasting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in Mecca and Medina. The centre said expected rainfall in both cities would likely be lower than usua»»»

Egypt is prepared to transfer its expertise in establishing specialised industrial zones and green energy projects to member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. In a meeting with COMESA Secretary-General Chileshe Kapw»»»

Beko, an international home appliance company, has released Egypt-specific results from its global Smart Living Index (SLI), indicating increasing consumer interest in smart and energy-efficient home appliances amid growing awareness of operating costs and resource management. The Smart Living Inde»»»

Marrakesh: Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from 11 to 13 February 2026 in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The Chamber was represented by Eng. Nasser Ahmed Mohamed Al-Meer, Advisor to the Chairman for Labour Affairs. During the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber recently hosted a trade delegation from the Republic of Türkiye, led by H E Zeki Ozdemir, Chairman of the Board of the Sivas Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The delegation was received by H E Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber. Also pre»»»

Ukraine's former energy minister has been detained while attempting to leave the country, after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, authorities have said. German Galushchenko, who was forced out of his government role last year, was arrested on a train leaving Ukraine, one of the c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition kicked off Sunday in Doha. The contest is organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), buoyed by support from the Soc»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa has called on members of the community, both citizens and residents to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday evening, February 17, and to report any confirmed sightings. The Ramadan Crescent Moonsighting Committee, falling under the Council»»»

Bulgaria has officially launched the 2026 tax campaign for income earned in 2025, and early results show strong public engagement. In the first few days, between January 10 and 12, over 40,000 citizens submitted their tax returns. The major change this year is the adoption of the euro: while taxpay»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

During the Vietnam War, US National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger concocted the ‘Madman Theory’. The idea was to force the North Vietnamese and the Soviet Union to negotiate with Washington by making them think that then-President Richard Nixon was so crazy that working things out was a better a»»»

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, crowned the winners of the Arab Hope Makers initiative at a glittering ceremony in Dubai, honouring humanitarian champions whose work has transformed lives acros»»»

“Zelensky thinks he’s just winning easy points because the elite of the EU will be happy to see him taking swipes at Orban,” prolific commentator Dr. George Szamuely told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s personal attack against Hungary’s PM at the Munich Security Conference, and Orban’s blistering»»»

Colombo: India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan opposite number Salman Agha did not shake hands at the coin toss for their T20 World Cup showdown in Colombo on Sunday. Agha won the toss and elected to bowl in the Group A match, which was only confirmed as going ahead six days ago when the »»»

Recent data indicate that the cost of basic foods in Bulgaria has surpassed that of several Western European countries despite the country’s formal entry into the Eurozone. Analysis by the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions and Industry of the “small consumer basket” highlights that five stapl»»»

Cairo: In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohamed Faleh Al Hajri met with HE Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab Republic of Egypt Pilot Dr. Sameh El Hefny in Cairo. Al Hajri also met with President of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Sameh Fawzy. During both meetin»»»

Dubai: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a construction company to pay Dh10,000 in compensation to a woman after finding it liable for damage to her vehicle caused by falling building materials from a neighbouring site. The Abu Dhabi Civil, Family and Administrative Court ruled that the company bore r»»»

DAMASCUS: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialized medical campaign for Syria, entitled 'Endless Giving', aiming to perform more than 100 specialized cardiac catheterization procedures for adults and children in Syria. A medical convoy comprised of leading consultants and expert»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading lower by 46.91 points, or 0.41 percent, to settle at 11,468.90 points. During the session, a total of 145,355,644 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 349,114,066.145, through 16,360 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 30 »»»

DOHA: Estithmar Holding QPSCannounced the establishment of its fifth group, 'Estithmar Capital', in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialize in managing financial investments, strengthening i»»»

Egypt has launched a “Team Africa” initiative aimed at mobilising $500bn for approximately 300 developmental projects across the continent, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. Delivering a speech on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD)»»»

CAIRO: In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohamed Faleh Al Hajri met with Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Pilot Dr Sameh El Hefny in Cairo. Al Hajri also met with President of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Sameh Fawzy. During both meeting»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department, organized a symposium on Sunday entitled 'Improving Air Quality and Supporting Environmental Sustainability in Qatar', bringing together government officials, industry repres»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Escalation in Gaza: Al-Quds Brigades Commander Sami al-Dahdouh Martyred in Tel al-Hawa Strike 15-02-2026 15:25 PM Al-Quds Brigades, the mil»»»

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to dispatch UAE humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip, with convoy number 301 entering the Strip carrying more than 290 tonnes of food parcels and supplies, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffer»»»