Gray wolf travels to Los Angeles County, marking southernmost track in modern California history - UPI.com
A 3-year-old gray wolf known as BEY03F was captured on trail cameras in Tulare County, Calif. Photo courtesy California Department of Fish and Wildlife A 3-year-old gray wolf may be roaming in Los Angeles County in search of a mate -- a major milestone for a species that was wiped out in California»»»
Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port
A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»
Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port
A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»
Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port
A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»
Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port
A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»
Azerbaijan expands cyber and AI agenda amid concerns over security and civil liberties
Azerbaijan has stepped up its focus on digitalisation, cyber security and artificial intelligence as part of a broader state-led transformation agenda, senior officials said at the sixth graduation ceremony of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Centre on February 9, while analysts and rights researchers »»»
Hungarian PM calls early EU accession for Ukraine an "open declaration of war"
The "five-point Zelenskiy plan" is an open declaration of war on Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared on Facebook in response to a report by Politico that EU leaders are drawing up plans to speed up Ukraine's EU membership and circumvent a veto by Budapest. »»»
CBO predicts unsustainable debt and deficits by 2036 - UPI.com
The national debt is about $13 trillion higher than the $25.6 trillion reported in 2020 and is projected to top $61 trillion by 2026, the Congressional Budget Office reported on Wednesday. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- The nation's debt and federal deficit likely will»»»
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
An 18-year-old has been named as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more in British Columbia, Canada. Police said Jesse Van Rootselaar was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot injury. The motive for the attack is not yet known. Six people were kil»»»
Hungarian PM calls early EU accession for Ukraine an "open declaration of war"
The "five-point Zelenskiy plan" is an open declaration of war on Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared on Facebook in response to a report by Politico that EU leaders are drawing up plans to speed up Ukraine's EU membership and circumvent a veto by Budapest. »»»
Fund assets hit record
Assets held by domestic investment funds topped PLN 450 billion at the end of January, rising PLN 15.3 billion in a single month, according to data compiled by Analizy.pl and IZFiA. The increase marked the second-strongest monthly gain on record, with assets up 3.5% month on month and 16.1% year on»»»
Banks post record profits
Poland’s banking sector delivered robust results in 2025, helped by stronger revenues and fewer loan impairments. Net profit for the January–December period reached PLN 48.7 billion, up 21.54% year on year, according to the National Bank of Poland. Total net operating revenues climbed 6.54% to PLN »»»
Gallup to stop measuring presidential approval ratings - UPI.com
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during the Champion of Coal Event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Gallup will stop measuring and publishing presidential approval ratings this year, the analytics firm announced on Wednesday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI |»»»
Russia not planning to attack NATO – Estonian intelligence
Moscow poses no threat to Estonia in the coming years, the NATO member’s Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS) has concluded in its annual report. The document was published as the US-led military bloc’s European members are conducting a massive military buildup, citing an alleged Russian threat. Wes»»»
Thai gunman in custody after taking students, teachers hostage - UPI.com
Thai police officers arrest a suspected gunman after storming a school in Songkhla province, southern Thailand, wounding two and taking others hostage. Photo courtesy Royal Thai Police/EPA Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Police arrested an 18-year-old gunman after he allegedly took students and teachers hostage a»»»
Sen. Mitch McConnell released from hospital after week stay - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after being admitted with flu-like symptoms early last week. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted with »»»
Qatar Halal Festival 2026 kicks off at Katara
Doha, Qatar: The 14th edition of the Qatar Halal Festival 2026 kicked off on Wednesday at the Katara Cultural Village, amid a distinctive heritage atmosphere and extensive preparations for the start of the competitions. The festival features wide participation of livestock breeders from both within»»»
Attorney General Pam Bondi says focus on stock market during House hearing over Epstein files - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Justice in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Victims of Jeffrey Eps»»»
MODEE launches first integrated business hub platform in Jordan funded by U.S. Government
AMMAN — Under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, represented on his behalf by Executive Director of Digital Transformation, the Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) Sinan Kamal, funded by the United States Government, launched the first "fully" integ»»»
Phosphate signs $193m agreement to build sulfuric acid production plant
AMMAN — The Indo-Jordan Chemicals Company (IJCC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC), signed a $193 million strategic agreement with China’s East China Engineering Science and Technology Company to construct a sulphuric acid plant in the Shidiya area.The new faci»»»
Parliament Hears Representatives of State Agencies and the Executive over Six Violent Deaths
On Wednesday, Parliament held a hearing with outgoing Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov, representatives of the Ministry of Interior, acting chief of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) Denyo Denev, and Chair of the State Agency for Child Protection (SACP) Teodora Ivanova rega»»»
Three police officers on trial over alleged rape at Omonia station
Three police officers appeared in court after being accused of gang rape, violating personal data and complicity to the act committed inside the Omonia police station, central Athens, in October 2022, in a case involving a 19-year-old who said she was gang-raped in the station’s locker room. Two of»»»
The risk of war with Iran is growing despite talks
The resumption of contacts between Washington and Tehran in early February 2026 has reopened a narrow diplomatic corridor that many observers had already written off. The first indirect round in Muscat, mediated by Oman, produced the kind of cautious, mutually face-saving language that usually sign»»»
Focus - Canada's tighter immigration policy divides the country
Canada is undergoing a historic demographic shift: according to Statistics Canada, the country is experiencing its sharpest population decline since World War II. Behind this phenomenon is an unprecedented tightening of migration policy, after years of openness under former prime minister Justin Tr»»»
In Cuba, charcoal and solar panels to face the energy crisis
Cuba’s deepening energy crisis is forcing people to find alternatives to unreliable electricity supplies. Many are turning to charcoal for cooking, despite its high cost relative to average wages, while those who can afford it are investing in solar panels, a fast-growing market. Care homes and hou»»»
Spotlight - 'Well-functioning democracy': Does Norway look closely enough at 'what goes on behind closed doors'?
For Spotlight, François Picard welcomes Carl Henrik Knutsen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo. For many years, he has studied the fragility and resilience of democratic institutions. The shockwaves caused by the Epstein files have struck a nerve in Norway. One of the Nordic »»»
Al-Manar reporter: Zionist artillery shell targets Maroun Al-Ras border town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Zionist artillery shell targets Maroun Al-Ras border town, South Lebanon 11-02-2026 19:54 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-»»»
UAE: People of determination granted full trademark fee waiver
Dubai: The UAE has approved a full exemption from commercial trademark service fees for people of determination, as part of efforts to support their economic participation and business development. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said the decision grants a 100 per cent waiver on trademark-relat»»»
Sayyed Houthi Congratulates Iran on Anniversary of Revolution Victory - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Houthi Congratulates Iran on Anniversary of Revolution Victory 11-02-2026 20:29 PM Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi, Leader o»»»
Qatar participates in 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
Marrakesh, Morocco: The State of Qatar represented in the Ministry of Labour participated in the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, which was held today in Marrakesh in the Kingdom of Morocco. A host of representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO), governm»»»
Former deputy to Jack Smith announces campaign for Congress - UPI.com
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is seen during a break while testifying during a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in December 2025. J.P. Cooney, a former deputy to Smith, announced he is run»»»
Police smash Attica car theft ring that made €1.5 million profit
Police arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in at least 73 vehicle thefts across Greater Athens, estimating their financial gains at at least €1.5 million. The arrested accused of forming a gang, stealing cars and forging documents to resell them, authorities said on Wednesday. The suspects m»»»
Tête à tête - UN's Albanese slams 'shameful and defamatory' anti-Semitism accusations against her
In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese dismissed recent accusations of anti-Semitism against her as "shameful and defamatory". She also warned that "the plan to fully destroy Gaza continues" and denounced Israeli measures in »»»
France demands investigation into diplomat cited in Epstein files
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has demanded an investigation into diplomat Fabrice Aidan following the revelation that the foreign affairs secretary shared a long email correspondence with late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. French media reported that Aidan had resigned »»»
Are we all going to die in a nuclear war?
When people talk about the threat of nuclear war, American popular culture inevitably creeps in. More than in almost any other field, the language, imagery and mythology surrounding nuclear apocalypse were created in the United States. Along with the weapons themselves. One immediately thinks of Bi»»»
Munich 2007: Putin’s warning to the West
Exactly 19 years ago on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin took the podium at the Munich Security Conference and demolished the myths and falsehoods underpinning the American-led world order. Did anyone heed his warning? To Russia, the “rules-based international order” has always been shorth»»»
US Energy Secretary Wright Arrives in Venezuela - US Embassy
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Caracas said on Wednesday. "Welcome to Venezuela, Secretary Wright. Your visit is key to advance US President Donald Trump's vision of a prosperous Venezuela. The private American»»»
Libya ranks 177th out of 180 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2025
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2025 released yesterday reveals that Libya continues to hold its low position in the Index, ranking 177th out of 180 countries, with a score of 13 out of 100. The report reflects the magnitude of the challenges facing the country in the areas»»»
Iran escalates crackdown on protesters amid potential US nuclear talks
Iran intensified its suppression of domestic dissent on Monday, arresting reformist figures and activists weeks after a wave of nationwide protests. At the same time, Tehran left the door open to further nuclear negotiations with the United States, highlighting a dual approach of domestic control a»»»
QatarEnergy wins Libya offshore exploration license
Doha: QatarEnergy won an offshore exploration license in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the “Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 2007, were announced t»»»
Saudi Aramco Achieves 70% Local Content Target through iktva Program
Saudi Aramco announced on Wednesday that its supply chain transformation program, iktva (In-Kingdom Total Value Add), has achieved its target of reaching 70% local content. Building on this milestone, the company said that it plans to increase local content in its goods and services procurement to »»»
Ramadan working hours for Sharjah government staff announced
Sharjah: The Sharjah Human Resources Department has announced the official working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, setting a reduced schedule for public sector entities across the emirate. In a circular issued on Wednesday, the department said working hours for the »»»
Remax appoints Arkan Holding Group as the new Master Franchise in Libya
REMAX real estate company announced yesterday that it had appointed Arkan Holding Group Libya as the new Master Franchise in Libya. REMAX Libya will be headquartered in Tripoli and led by Region Owners Zyead Ghattour and Alhareth Ghattour, with Regional Director Ali Milad overseeing day‑to‑day oper»»»
Stock market closes Wednesdays session up 0.19%
Tunis, Feb 11 (TAP) - The stock market concluded Wednesday's trading session in positive territory. The benchmark index gained 0.19% to reach 14,641.61 points, on a relatively robust turnover of TND 7 million, bolstered by a block trade valued at...»»»
U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment down to 4.3% - UPI.com
MTA Workers carry shovels as snow falls in Times Square during a major winter snow storm on Jan. 25 in New York City.The United States added 130,000 jobs to start the year while 2025 job gains were revised downward, Wednesday's jobs report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said. File Photo by »»»
Strong expectations of 1-2% cut in EGP interest rates at CBE’s first meeting of 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its first regular meeting of 2026 on Thursday to decide the fate of key policy rates – the main indicator of the short-term direction of pound interest rates – amid strong expectations of a cut ranging between 1% »»»
Al-Sisi oversees swearing-in of new ministers following cabinet reshuffle
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday oversaw the swearing-in of a deputy prime minister, several ministers and deputy ministers following a cabinet reshuffle, according to a presidential statement. The reshuffle included the appointment of Hussein Eissa as Deputy Prime Minister for »»»
Egypt, Kuwait discuss strengthening tourism cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, met with Kuwait’s Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Omar Saud Al-Omar – who also serves as Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Chair of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East – on th»»»
Reported industrial investments slightly down 2.12% in 2025 (APII)
Tunis, Feb 11 (TAP) - Reported investments in the industrial sector were slightly down 2.12% in 2025, to TND 2,484.3 million compared with 2024, the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) indicated in its Economic Bulletin,...»»»
U.S. Treasury sets regulatory framework for Venezuelan oil operations - UPI.com
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright will meet in Venezuela with interim President and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez and executives from oil companies, including Chevron and Spain-based Repsol. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department appr»»»