International Report Sees Improvement in Yemeni Liberated Areas Thanks to Saudi Support
The food insecurity crisis in Yemen continues to worsen, especially in Houthi controlled areas, despite relative stabilized conditions in regions controlled by the legitimate government, supported by the resumption of Saudi assistance, said a recent report published by the Famine Early Warning Syst»»»
Travel blogger Camperghini to explore Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Well-known travel blogger and founder of the Camperghini project, Connor Camperghini, is set to visit Kyrgyzstan in the near future. He plans to embark on an independent journey across the country and showcase it to an international audience through his original content, the Tourism Department repo»»»
Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger
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»»»
NKorea's Kim Praises Bravery of Soldiers Fighting for Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to the "matchless bravery" of his country's soldiers fighting in Russia's war with Ukraine as he visited a memorial being built to those killed in the conflict, state media reported Saturday. "The matchless bravery and mass heroism displayed by soldiers »»»
Saudi Industry Minister, European Commission Discuss Enhancing Economic Partnership
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»»»
US Preparing for Possible Weeks-Long Campaign Against Iran — Reports
The US military is preparing for the possibility of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two US officials told Reuters. The planning could extend beyond nuclear sites to Iranian state and security facilities, with officials expecting potential Iranian retali»»»
CBSE issues important advisory ahead of Class 10, 12 exams: What students need to know
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»»»
Alsharbatly sizzles with Diriyah for HH The Amir’s Sword glory in thrilling jump-off at Al Shaqab
DOHA: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly produced a thrilling round with his 13-year-old mare Diriyah to win the CSI5* 160cm Grand Prix at the HH The Amir’s Sword Showjumping Championship at Al Shaqab, topping a world-class field in a dramatic jump-off.The blue-riband class, carrying a total prize»»»
Three dead in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean: Military
Washington: The US military said Friday it killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean, bringing the death toll in Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 133. President Donald Trump's administration began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early Septembe»»»
Philippine embassy, consulate announce Ramadan 2026 timings
Dubai: The Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine consulate general in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have released their adjusted business hours in observance of Ramadan 2026. In an advisory, the agencies stated that from Monday to Thursday, operations will be from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm,»»»
Two Indians win big at Big Ticket weekly draw
Abu Dhabi: Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw of February crowned two winners from India, each receiving Dh50,000, highlighting the excitement and possibilities the draw offers. Charan Jit Satpal, who purchased his ticket in-store, missed the initial winning call on February 9 but later expressed his»»»
Valentine's Day in Dubai: Roses are red, violets are blue, there’s a Rolls-Royce outside - and a diamond ring too
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»»»
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo feel pressure as shoppers cut back on spending
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»»»
The World This Week - Munich, Epstein, Confessions of Love Cheat
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»»»
ISTANBUL BLOG: Handshakes and fisticuffs
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»»»
BBC to slash budgets as viewers tune out
British state broadcaster, the BBC, has announced sweeping cuts, citing financial pressures. The move comes as the network faces mounting reputational issues and a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump. The broadcaster told staff on Thursday of an impending 10% cut to it»»»
France probes baby formula producers over contamination recalls
Prosecutors in Paris have opened investigations into five baby formula manufacturers after several issued mass recalls over concerns their product contained a toxin. Nestle, Lactalis, Danone, Babybio and La Marque en moins will be probed over whether there was any criminal wrongdoing in distributin»»»
'We are not protected' says Hebron mayor as Israel expands West Bank control
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»»»
State Enterprise Radioactive Waste Receives First Electronic Decommissioning License in Bulgaria
The State Enterprise Radioactive Waste has received the first electronic license for decommissioning in Bulgaria, the company announced on Friday. The document, issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, has been in force since January 1, 2026, for a period of five years and defines the safety requir»»»
Britain’s Balkan ruse: How the UK turned ‘press freedom’ into a weapon
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»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
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»»»
German chancellor's call to repair transatlantic trust at Munich
Friedrich Merz urged the United States and Europe to rebuild trust as global tensions grow, arguing that neither side can face today’s challenges alone. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, alongside Marco Rubio, he called for a renewed transatlantic partnership after a year of strained rela»»»
Russia claims arms exports rebound to $15bn in 2025
Russia arms exports rebounded to pre-war levels of more than $15bn in 2025, supplying military equipment to over 30 countries despite sweeping Western sanctions, President Vladimir Putin said. Speaking at a meeting of the »»»
Dubai Civil Defence contains Ras Al Khor warehouse fire within one hour
Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence teams contained a warehouse fire in the Ras Al Khor industrial area within an hour on Friday, authorities told Gulf News. Firefighters, supported by robotic firefighting equipment, arrived at the scene within minutes after receiving the alert and swiftly brought the blaze»»»
Electro-Alfa International attracts EBRD and NN Pensii as shareholders
Launched on February 2, the offering was closed early on February 6 due to high demand from investors, both in the retail tranche, where oversubscription was over 5800%, and in the institutional investor tranche. Following the IPO, renowned investors such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and»»»
US terminates temporary protected status for Yemen
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Friday the termination of temporary protected status for Yemen, with the termination to be effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.Yemen was initially designatedآ for Temporary Prote»»»
World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns
The rules-based world order "no longer exists", the German Chancellor has warned at a major security summit. Opening the annual Munich Security Conference, Friedrich Merz told other world leaders that "our freedom is not guaranteed" in an era of big power politics, and that Europeans must be ready »»»
Chilean table grape supply to U.S. expected to drop - UPI.com
Chile’s table grape industry expects a lower supply to the United States during the peak export month, projecting a 10% decline compared with 2025 as producers continue a shift toward newer varieties and adjust shipments amid market oversupply.File Photo by Sebastian Silva/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb.»»»
US consumer price index inflation increased in Jan. -- report
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The US Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.Over the last 12 months, all the items index increased 2.4 percent before seasonal adjustment.T»»»
‘Felt like a festival’: Bangladesh elects the new government in high-stakes polling
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies secured a commanding majority in the landmark national elections in the South Asian nation, 18 months after the former leader Sheikh Hasina was forced out of office. BNP, a staunch rival of Hasina’s Awami League party which was barred from the F»»»
UN report: RSF violations during capture of El Fasher amount to war crimes
GENEVA, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed widespread atrocities that amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during its final offensive to capture the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan last October, said a recent UN Human Rights Office report rel»»»
Argentina's easing restrictions drives surge in imports - UPI.com
The increase in foreign product purchases in Argentina coincided with the expansion of global online retail platforms, including Amazon, Shein and Temu among Argentine consumers. File Photo by Friedemann Vogel/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Argentina's easing of import restrictions led to a rec»»»
'I'll rip your head off': Gang's grip over gold mines sows terror in Peru's La Pampa
Peru's Guardianes de la Trocha gang has taken over La Pampa, a gold-rich area running alongside the Tambopata National Reserve, one of the most biodiverse regions on the continent. Forbidden Stories and its partner Mongabay Latam reveal how this criminal organisation spreads terror, silencing any o»»»
Reporters - Texas, a health battleground: US state sees clash between science and politics
Ever since Donald Trump's return to the White House and the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health, the United States has become the scene of a growing clash between science and politics. One field in particular is paying the price of this ideological battle: health.&n»»»
EU, Australia announce progress in FTA negotiations
BRUSSELS, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Trade negotiators from the European Union and Australia announced on Friday that "good progress" has been made in the ongoing talks in Brussels, as part of efforts to conclude a long-awaited free trade agreement between the two sides.This came in a joint statement followi»»»
Continue the Change Hosts Expert Discussion on Bulgarian Judicial System
There is a collapse across the judicial system, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said here on Friday at the opening of the a public discussion on "A Just Bulgaria". The event was part of a series of debates mottoed "A Strong Bulgaria in a Strong Europe," initiated by the opposition politica»»»
Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change
US President Donald Trump has announced the reversal of the so-called endangerment finding, a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins much of US environmental legislation. As a result of this, experts are predicting various environmental and economic impacts, though the decision by the US En»»»
Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
Inflation in the US cooled last month, as prices for energy and used cars dropped. The consumer price index rose by 2.4% over the 12 months to January, the Labor Department said. That was down from 2.7% in the prior month and marked the slowest pace since May. The retreat could add fuel to argument»»»
Serbia's operating team for EU accession discusses further steps to accelerate talks
BELGRADE - Serbia's operating team for EU accession met on Friday to discuss further steps to accelerate the accession talks, review progress achieved to date and address challenges requiring timely and coordinated action. The meeting, chaired by the head of Serbia's Mission to the EU Danijel Apost»»»
Shooting in South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex, the university said Thursday.University officials haven't confirmed the victims' identities or the condition of the person wounded, the school said in a»»»
Merz Eyes European Nuclear Shield in Call for Reset with US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Berlin had begun confidential talks with France about a European nuclear deterrent, saying the region had to become stronger in order to reset its relationship with the United States. In a speech to open the Munich Security Conference, Merz also »»»
Stock market gains 0.21% on Friday
Tunis, Feb 13 (TAP) - The stock market rose by 0.21% to 14,626.36 points on Friday, with a trading volume of TND 6.4 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.UBCI stock climbed 4.5% to TND 37.920, on a modest turnover of TND 7,000.STA stock...»»»
US Allows Oil Majors to Resume Venezuela Operations, Broadly Okays New Energy Investments
The US eased sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector on Friday, issuing two general licenses that allow global energy companies to resume oil and gas operations in the OPEC member and for other companies to negotiate contracts on investments in new energy operations. The Treasury Department's Office»»»
War crimes committed in Sudan's El-Fasher: UN report
The UN rights office on Friday accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the capture of El-Fasher, saying some 6,000 were killed in just three days. Since April 2023, the conflict between Sudan's army and the RSF has killed tens of thousands, dis»»»
US Pushes Iran Deal Amid Israeli Distrust and Fear-Mongering: Report
Efforts by the United States to secure an agreement with Iran continue, while Israel expresses deep skepticism over its feasibility. The Zionist political analyst Ariel Kahane, writing for the Israeli newspaper “Israel Hayom,” reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded a brief visit »»»
Bulgarian Wineries Made 66 Mln Litres of Wine in 2025
A total of 66 million litres of wine were produced by Bulgarian wineries in 2025, Krasimir Koev, Executive Director of the Executive Agency on Vine and Wine, said on Friday. He was among the official guests at а vine-pruning ritual of the Plovdiv Agricultural University, dedicated to Trifon Zarezan»»»
Stock market edges up 0.19% over week
Tunis, Feb 13 (TAP) - The stock market fluctuated before ending the week on an overall upward note, posting a 0.19% gain to 14,626.36 points, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The benchmark index thus brought its year-to-date performance to...»»»
Floods Wreak Havoc in Morocco Farmlands after Severe Drought
In the Moroccan village of Ouled Salama, 63-year-old farmer Mohamed Reouani waded through his crops, now submerged by floodwaters after days of heavy downpours. Farmers in the North African kingdom have for the past few years endured severe drought. But floods have now swamped more than 100,000 hec»»»
Maduro still ‘legitimate leader’ – Venezuela’s acting president
Nicolas Maduro remains Venezuela’s legitimate leader despite his capture by US forces a month ago, the country’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, told NBC News on Thursday. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were seized in a US military raid on Caracas on January 3 and flown to New York, where they»»»