US military forces intercepted and boarded a tanker that was sanctioned for carrying Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean overnight on Sunday, the Pentagon has announced. The US launched a military operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, and claims to have seized con»»»

1 of 2 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new clean energy agreement with Britain on Monday that will bring $1 billion in investments into his state. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an agreement with Britain on Monday»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomed United Nations General Assembly’s appointment of Dr. Tuka Alhanai, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, to the newly established UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. A»»»

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced Sunday what he called the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history from a supply ship in the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Podrigo Sura/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- El Salvador said it seized 6.6 tons of cocaine, valued at some $165 million, in the Pa»»»

BBC Verify has confirmed the location of US aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran using satellite imagery, as Washington continues to put pressure on the country over its military program and recent deadly crackdown on protesters. US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Swizerland »»»

Citizens of NATO countries should accept “difficult choices” and “hard” spending decisions in order to divert billions into defense and military spending to deter Russia, top British and German military officials have claimed. In a joint op-ed for The Guardian on Sunday, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richa»»»

Two men have been arrested in Athens for allegedly posing as electricians and charging members of the public large sums for work that they never carried out, police said Monday. The suspects faced charges of fraud and exposing the public to danger as, allegedly, they sometimes did turn up at their »»»

Abu Dhabi: Demand for meat and livestock in the UAE has risen sharply in the run-up to Ramadan, as consumers prepare for family gatherings and traditional meals, with traders reporting a noticeable increase in advance bookings and purchases. Livestock sellers in Abu Dhabi said activity in the marke»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - The stock market closed Monday’s session on a negative note. The Tunindex slipped by 0.15% to 14,604.38 points, on a trading volume of TND 6.9 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.SOTIPAPIER topped the session’s...»»»

Mexican actor, producer and director Salma Hayek speaks at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Sunday. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a series of tax incentives to boost film and television production in the country, with Hayek as a special guest. She had asked Sheinb»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), affirmed that climate change has evolved from an environmental concern into a core financial issue, underscoring the central bank’s leading role in steering Egypt’s banking sector towards sustainability. “Climate change is no longer an en»»»

Egypt is implementing six petroleum refinery development projects with total investments exceeding $4bn, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said. The projects are designed to increase domestic production, boost added value, and reduce the country’s fuel import bill, Badawi sai»»»

Poland’s exports exceeded PLN 1.55 trillion in 2025, but the trade balance remained negative at PLN 26.3 billion, according to the Central Statistical Office. Exports rose 2% year on year, while imports increased 3.9%, meaning Poland bought more goods than it sold abroad. Developed countries accoun»»»

Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of tho»»»

In the context of climate change and severe drought in recent years, which have significantly affected corn crops in Romania, the new program responds to the need for a concrete risk management solution for farmers. Developed based on direct market feedback, the program responds to a concrete need »»»

BusinessGermanyWhy Germany's big builds often run over time and budgetAndreas Becker | Nicolas MartinMajor construction projects are rarely finished on time and usually cost much more than expected. What ever happened to German efficiency? https://p.dw.com/p/55YdYCologne's opera, pictured here in 2»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Bahrain have launched a pilot phase of a new “single travel point” initiative designed to streamline air travel between the two countries, in a move that reflects growing regional integration in aviation, security and digital infrastructure. The project, announced on Monday, »»»

A drone attack on a crowded market in central Sudan killed 28 people, a rights group reported Monday, as the army and its RSF rivals traded aerial strikes in their battle for territory. The attack occurred in a RSF-controlled area in the far north of Sudan's Kordofan region, currently the fiercest »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Why does not the Lebanese government convene periodically to discuss the national defense instead of making concessions? 16-»»»

The U.S. Embassy Cairo partnered with the American University in Cairo’s Venture Lab at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business to host its annual SelectUSA Tech Pitch Competition, spotlighting Egypt’s emerging technology entrepreneurs. Sixteen Egyptian start-ups presented their business concepts befor»»»

The ruling Socialist Party has formally introduced amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that would expand the list of senior officials exempt from suspension while under investigation. The proposed changes, presented at the weekly meeting of the Socialist parliamentary group, target Article 24»»»

Poland’s warehouse market recorded its third best year on record in 2025, with total demand reaching 6.6 million square meters, according to CBRE. This placed Poland second in Europe for net take up, behind Germany. Strong leasing activity in the fourth quarter supported the result. At the same tim»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Does Not Seek Wars, but Ready to Defend Lebanon, Battlefield Will Tell 16-02-2026 18:00 PM Hezbollah Secretary Gen»»»

Dubai Police sealed first place in both the road accident and trauma categories at the UAE Rescue Challenge 2026, underscoring its leadership in emergency response readiness and operational excellence. Organised by Dubai Police in collaboration with the World Rescue Organisation, the challenge was »»»

Various cookie products are on display at the 2025 Seoul Cafe & Bakery Fair that opened at Coex Magok Lewest in western Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Feb. 15 (Asia Today) -- Consumer complaints and regulatory actions tied to the popular "Dubai chewy cookie" desse»»»

TV producer Dana Eden, who co-created the hit Israeli spy thriller series "Tehran", has been found dead in a hotel room in Athens, Greek police told AFP on Monday. The 52-year-old Israeli national's body was found Sunday night at a hotel near Syntagma Square, in the heart of the Greek capital, the »»»

LONDON: Thousands of users have reported being unable to access social media site X in what appears to be a mass outage. Both the site and app, formerly known as Twitter, failed to load on Monday afternoon for many, with users prompted to try again when they refreshed.Online, the X site displayed t»»»

Anton Kutev, former spokesperson for three caretaker governments, expressed confidence that former President Rumen Radev will secure a victory in the upcoming elections and establish a government regardless of circumstances. Speaking on Nova News, Kutev emphasized his readiness to support Radev’s p»»»

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted by a guard of honor after he arrived for a state visit to China in Beijing, China, on Jan. 28. Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 29, in Beijing. It was the first trip to China by a British prime minister since 2018. Photo b»»»

Mandarin Oriental will manage the historic Winter Palace in Luxor and the Old Cataract in Aswan following comprehensive renovations, Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) announced. The two iconic properties are scheduled to reopen under the Mandarin Oriental brand in 2027. Under the agreement, Mandarin Orie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: ‘Israel’ occupies 60% of Gaza and attacks the remaining part on a daily basis 16-02-2026 16:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Sh»»»

At the initiative of outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, a vision for the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been developed, laying the foundations for the use of new technologies in diagnostics, treatment and the management of health services, the Health Ministry sa»»»

2Performant, the largest affiliate marketing player in Romania, announces the launch of its operations in Ireland. The move marks a new step in the company’s European growth strategy and comes at a time when Irish e-commerce is among the most developed in the region. To coordinate the local market,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Occupation must be faced by resistance in order to achieve liberation 16-02-2026 16:22 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qas»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We are a national, patriotic, Islamic, and humanitarian resistance movement 16-02-2026 16:24 PM Latest News Urgent News Shei»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: ‘Israel’ is an expansionist entity that plans to occupy all of Palestine 16-02-2026 16:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh »»»

As Europe moves from peacetime complacency to a new era of defence readiness, budgets across the continent have surged. According to recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9% increase year on year. Europe outp»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has reduced official working hours for government employees during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, according to a circular issued by the Cabinet's General Secretariat. The decision, Circular No. (1) of 2026, was issued following a proposal by the Civil Service and Gover»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah ceremony held to commemorate the anniversary of martyred leaders, prominent resistance leader Sheikh Ragheb Harb, former S.G. Say»»»

A material prepared by Alexandru Petrescu, the President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), together with ASF specialists Marius Acatrinei and Silviu Nistor. Financial supervisory authorities increasingly recognise geopolitical instability as a structural driver of systemic risk. Yet exi»»»

Dubai: UAE-born lifestyle hotel brand Rove Hotels announced Monday it is expanding to Egypt. The company confirmed it will open Rove Sheikh Zayed City in partnership with El Sayyad Group. The hotel will sit on the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, a location that places guests within easy reach of some»»»

Have you found yourself trying to tweet and failing miserably today? You are not alone. X, formerly Twitter, is in fact experiencing an outage, reports Downdetector. According to the website, which documents real-time reports, by 5.25pm in the UAE, 185 issues had already been logged. The most repor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addresses the ceremony shortly after 16-02-2026 16:03 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah ceremony he»»»

Riyadh: The Ministry of Public Health participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in coordination with the Gulf Health Council. A team from the Ministry of Public Health, repr»»»

Toamasina, Madagascar: Flooding and fierce winds have pushed Madagascar's death toll from Cyclone Gezani to 59, with more than a dozen people still unaccounted for, the country's disaster agency said on Monday. It is the latest in a string of tropical storms to batter the southern African island in»»»

DOHA: Qatar Calander has announced its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual character of Ramadan while o»»»

Skopje, 13 February 2026 (MIA) - The Macedonian E-Commerce Association (AETM) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have signed a memorandum of cooperation, formally making the Ministry an honorary member of the Association. “The memorandum sets a framework for institutional cooperation in the»»»

Dubai: Filipino tennis star Alexandra Maniego Eala, more popularly known as Alex Eala, has emerged as one of the most promising talents in the tennis world. But what pushed her rise to global recognition? The 20-year old athlete entered the Miami Open as a wildcard, ranked No. 140 in the world, wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General has announced the official working hours for government sector during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The working hours for civil servants are set at five hours per day, from 9am to 2pm. Employees may flex their start time up to 10am, provided th»»»

Some EU countries including Bulgaria, Romania and Greece still record significantly higher road fatality rates than the EU average highlighting the need for more action in these Member States, the European Commission says in a report presented on Monday. In 2024, Bulgaria had 74 road fatalities per»»»