WASHINGTON: The US military on Thursday reported two major incidents that occurred in recent days tied to the massive buildup of forces in the Caribbean Sea — a Marine who died after falling overboard and a collision between two Navy ships that left two sailors with minor injuries. A report was mad»»»

A monster sinkhole abruptly swallowed a massive part of a roadway in Shanghai, China as shown in a viral video footage that ignited conspiracy fury as well as skepticism amid the city’s history of similar events. The sinkhole swallowed a large section of roadway. The collapse reportedly struck at t»»»

As President Donald Trump changed tariff agreements with a number of countries, there was one constant: goods became more expensive for US companies and consumers. In research released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a group of analysts and economists found that in 2025, the avera»»»

Dubai: Workers across major technology hubs are confronting another wave of job losses early in the year, with more than 30,700 layoffs recorded globally in just over a month, according to a February 2026 report by financial research platform RationalFX based on data from TrueUp, TechCrunch, WARN f»»»

When 42-year-old Jacob Trigg lost his job as a project manager in the tech industry he didn't think it would take too long to find a new one - he always had before. But more than 2,000 job applications later he is still hunting, trying to make ends meet with jobs in package delivery and landscaping»»»

By Abdulaziz Al-Mejren (interview) KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Digital payment adoption in Kuwait has surged, leaving cash with just a 30 percent share of everyday spending, Visa's Country Manager for Kuwait Mohammad Reyad attributes this to a rapid national embrace of digital payment solutions.In an i»»»

ISTANBUL, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Thursday transport is one of the key pillars of economic development, human solidarity and crisis management, urging cooperation between Muslim states in this field.The minister made the statement w»»»

RIYADH, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia's Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Microsoft have inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help the company explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial int»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar said on Thursday that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets.Speak»»»

A US Marine who fell overboard from an attack ship in the Caribbean has become the first known American casualty in the Trump administration's operation targeting drug-trafficking boats. Lance Cpl Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell from the USS Iwo Jima on 7 February and was lost at sea. He was pronou»»»

Dubai: As Ramadan 2026 approaches, UAE supermarkets are not just launching seasonal promotions — they’re resetting prices, pushing bulk bundles and shifting major savings online. For residents managing tighter household budgets, this year’s shopping season is less about flashy banners and more abou»»»

In South Africa, while tensions with the US over tariffs persist, trade relations with China are improving, and exporters are preparing to seize new opportunities in the Chinese market. But first: the Supreme Court in Ghana has ordered the government to reveal the terms of a controversial deportati»»»

In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have boosted their defence spending by 63 percent to reach €381 billion euros in 2025. Jacob Parakalis, Research Leader for Defence Strategy, Policy, and Capabilit»»»

At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar's second-largest city this week, authorities said Thursday, as Mozambique braced for the storm's arrival. Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at Madagascar's eastern coastal city Toamasina, bringing winds that reached 250 kil»»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

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1 of 3 | Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said Attorney General Pam Bondi had notes on her searches in the Epstein files during Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Department of Justice. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Both Democrats and Republicans ha»»»

Apple is facing mounting political pressure over claims that it has "systematically suppressed" news published by conservative outlets. In a letter to the company published on Thursday, the head of the Federal Trade Commission called on Apple to review its policies, warning that companies that supp»»»

Spain has accused Italy and Germany of “undermining EU solidarity” after it was excluded from an informal pre-summit meeting convened by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to map out the bloc’s economic future. The closed-door gathering took place Thursday at Alden Biesen c»»»

Manila: The Philippines has postponed the awarding of a major infrastructure contract to build one of the world’s longest marine bridges — the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) — after opposition over the potential involvement of a Chinese contractor. Also Read: Philippines: $2.1-billion fundin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, has announced that it has been awarded the contract to execute the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems for the Damascus International Airport – Terminal 2 project. The projec»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), hosted its “Market Day” event, marking the conclusion of the Our Organic Farming Future competition. Launched as part of the Garden’s Educational Food Security Programme, the initiative advance»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Ambassador of Austria to the State of Qatar, HE Erika Bernhard, together with Andreas Stauber, Trade Commissioner for Qatar and Kuwait, hosted a reception at the Ambassador’s residence as part of the Austrian Business Circle series. The evening featured Stefan Klestil, General P»»»

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Sales of existing homes greatly declined in January despite mortgage rates coming down, a report from the National Association of Realtors says. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Sales of existing homes greatly declined in January despite mortgage rates coming down,»»»

Manila: In the rapidly evolving skyline of Taguig the most significant "hot property" isn't within the glass canyons of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) itself or Makati. It is the Arca South estate, rising on the former site of the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) complex. Positioned just a few kilometers sout»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber hosted a trade delegation from Tanzania, led by Afia Mwanahamisi Siggi, director of business development at the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), and Juma Ally Nzima, senior investment officer at the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones»»»

Under the able leadership of Mohabbat bin Zahir, ZKB Constructions — Pakistan’s foremost infrastructure development company — is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing Qatar’s development and progress. In a recent meeting, Mohabbat bin Zahir, Vice Chairman of ZKB Constructions, met with Muhamma»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ President Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer and Qatar University President Dr. Omar Mohamed Al-Ansari made a field visit to inspect the progresson the College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences buildings. They were accompanied by »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Juthoor Early Education Centre, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, welcomed Omar Abdulaziz Al-Naama, assistant undersecretary for Special Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), for a visit aimed at reviewing the centr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha An intensive executive programme for government leaders titled was organised by National Planning Council (NPC) on February 11 and 12. Titled “Strategic Foresight as a Decision-Making Tool in Environments of Uncertainty”, this programme is part of the NPC’s continuous effo»»»

Iran has been fortifying an underground complex near one of its nuclear facilities, according to analysis of new satellite images. This activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue, with President Donald Trump threatening fresh military action a»»»

The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruling on WIBOR-based loans should not significantly disrupt Poland’s housing market, according to Bartosz Guss of the Polish Association of Developers. The judgment does not automatically invalidate mortgages linked to WIBOR; instead, each contract must be ass»»»

Polish companies acquired 22 firms in Western Europe last year, a record high, with four more deals currently underway, Bloomberg reports. An increasing number of takeovers involve German businesses. The trend reflects Poland’s growing economic strength, now valued at around $1 trillion, making it »»»

Beer sales in Poland continued to decline in 2025 despite improved affordability. Total sales value fell by 4.1% to PLN 22.5 billion, while volume dropped 5.5% to 2.9 billion liters, extending a downward trend seen since 2019. Alcoholic lagers, which account for nearly 80% of the market, recorded t»»»

Kourou, French Guiana: The most powerful version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket Thursday carried 32 satellites into space for the Amazon Leo network, which aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink. The launch from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America, is a »»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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