US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases. The so-called 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It's become the legal bedrock of federal »»»

Sudan’s Oil and Energy Minister Al-Mutasim Ibrahim said the estimated cost of heavy losses and damage inflicted on the oil and energy sector by the war amounts to billions of dollars, blaming the Rapid Support Forces for directly targeting infrastructure across the country. In exclusive remarks to »»»

The German government is wasting taxpayers’ money by continuing to fund Ukraine, veteran politician Sahra Wagenknecht has said. European nations have largely compensated for the sharp reduction of American support to Kiev under the administration of US President Donald Trump, according to the Kiel »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior on Thursday reminded motorists to follow safety guidelines when driving in fog, as the Qatar Meteorology Department forecasts poor horizontal visibility in parts of the country this weekend in its last weather report. In a social media post, the ministry urged »»»

The federal judge said the Justice Department's plans to relocate former death row prisoners to a supermax prison in Florence, Colo., violates their due process rights. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily blocked the T»»»

This week, Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff quit, President Trump shared - and later removed - a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, and Hollywood paid tribute to Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over»»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the first Defence Council meeting of 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s defence capabilities and advance military preparedness in l»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants groups of EU countries to pass ambitious economic reforms without the consent of the entire bloc. The move is about trade, regulations, and – of course – Ukraine. EU leaders will meet in Belgium’s Alden Biesen castle on Thursday to discuss th»»»

Turkey’s central bank on February 12 raised its end-2026 official inflation "forecast" range to 15-21% in its latest quarterly inflation report from the previously stated range of 13-19% that was provided in the previous report released in November. »»»

Turkey’s central bank on February 12 raised its end-2026 official inflation "forecast" range to 15-21% in its latest quarterly inflation report from the previously stated range of 13-19% that was provided in the previous report released in November. »»»

The Central American country has halted oil shipments to Cuba. WHAT: The US is threatening Mexico with tariffs if it resumes oil shipments to Cuba. »»»

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 »»»

Iran's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 43 in the month to January 20, 2026, its lowest reading in seven months and marking 22 consecutive months of contraction, the Iran Chamber of Commerce Research Centre said on February 12. »»»

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 »»»

Southwest China’s powerhouse in Sichuan is in a class by itself when it comes to mega-cities. At the intersection of two rivers – one of them the mighty Yangtze; surrounded by mountains and actually incrusted on them; the greater area harboring at least 32 million people - and counting; an industri»»»

Russia’s tech and internet major Yandex (YDEX) is close to agreeing the sale of its Auto.ru classified car marketplace to T-Technologies (former TCS Group) for around RUB35bn ($385mn), according to RBC business portal, citing unnamed sources familiar with the talks. »»»

Political pressure mounted on Thursday over the Petrohan-Okolchitsa multiple deaths case, as Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) demanded the resignation of acting State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chairman Denyo Denev, accusing him of withholding information from Parliament. De»»»

It seems to have dawned on the EU’s energy commissioner that the bloc has a bit of a dependency problem. “There’s a growing concern, which I share, that we risk replacing one dependency with another,” Dan Jorgensen said of the switch from Russian to US energy. You wish, bro! Truth is, they haven’t »»»

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge is deployed in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, The USS Truxtun, a warship of the same class, collided with a Navy supply ship in South America on Wednesday, injuring two people. File Photo by PO2 Triniti Lersch/U.S. Navy/»»»

Opening the conference segment of The World Ahead 2026 Sofia Gala Dinner organized by The Economist, President Iliana Iotova said that it is crucial to strengthen trust in the euro and prevent factors that could erode it. She added that citizens should be guided as smoothly as possible through the »»»

A record number of tourists visited Serbia on river cruises in 2025 according to the Port Governance Agency, quoted by the Tanjug news agency. The port agency stated that 222,188 passengers disembarked at the international passenger terminals on the Danube and Sava rivers in 2025, which is an 8% in»»»

Full confession. Dawson's Creek was my guilty pleasure in the late 90s. Truthfully, I was probably a little too old to watch it in my early 20s, but my friends and I would often find ourselves under the duvet on the sofa on a Sunday morning after a big night out, nursing our hangovers with a cuppa »»»

A US Navy warship collided into a Navy supply vessel during a refuel operation, the US military's Southern Command confirmed to the BBC. Two people reported minor injuries during Wednesday's replenishment-at-sea operation, Southern Command said, and are in stable condition. The vessels - a guided m»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe An old Palestinian woman was injured by a Zionist settlers attack south of Al-Khalil in the occupied West Bank: reports 12-02-2026 17:26 PM»»»

French police have dismantled a "large-scale" ticket fraud network at the Louvre in Paris, the museum said Thursday, while a source following the case said two staff had been arrested. The operation took place on Tuesday following "a report from the Louvre museum", a spokeswoman for the world-famou»»»

Tunis, Feb 12 (TAP) - The stock market retreated during Thursday's trading session. The benchmark index declined 0.32% to 14,595.47 points on modest turnover of TND 5.5 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.SIAME claimed the top gainer...»»»

DOHA: Experts and specialists in combating financial crimes and terrorist financing underscored the vital role of accountants and local regulatory authorities in enhancing compliance, governance, and safeguarding Qatar's economy during the national conference on combating money laundering and terro»»»

The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced the 'Ramadan with the Family initiative' for students. As per the initiative Fridays will be considered a day for distance learning for the pupils of all of government schools. Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online EditorKarishma Nandkeolyar is a life»»»

Dubai police have issued a stern warning against the illegal trade and use of fireworks, stressing tough penalties to protect children and ensure public safety during the holy month. Speaking as part of the “Beware of Fireworks” campaign, First Lieutenant Engineer Al Reem Abdul Rahman Abdullah with»»»

Embracing a "two-speed EU" and "buying European" were among issues being discussed Thursday at a summit of European leaders as they grapple with how to revive the bloc's ecoonomy and stave off competiton from China and the United States. File photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Leaders»»»

Recent data published by the National Institute of Statistics shows a cautious evolution of consumer spending in Romania: retail trade recorded growth of just 0.2% in 2025, while the food segment declined by 2.7%. In the context of these figures, Shopfully identifies not a crisis but a profound tra»»»

Authentic Islamic finance can unlock large scale investments in outer space infrastructure development and exploration. This uncommon opportunity identified 13 years ago is now ripe for the taking. While the technical design of the Islamic instruments that can facilitate space investments are fasci»»»

Dubai Police, represented by its Sports Excellence Centre, will stage the Ramadan Games Championship from February 20 to March 11, bringing together officers and community members in a wide-ranging sporting showcase across the emirate. Colonel Abdul Basit Ali Abdul Rahman said the championship will»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurated Thursday the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition "»»»

People eat at a restaurant in Shanghai, China, 30 October 2025 (issued 31 October 2025). File. Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI / EPA Feb. 11 (Asia Today) -- China's restaurant industry, long seen as resilient in the world's largest consumer market, is facing mounting bankruptcies as domestic demand weakens»»»

Doha: Gold prices in the Qatari market rose by 1.97 percent during the current week, reaching USD 5,060.27200 per ounce on Thursday, according to data released by Qatar National Bank. The bank's data showed that the price of gold per ounce increased from USD 4,962.34000 its level last Sunday. At th»»»

Forty-seven years ago today, a political earthquake reshaped West Asia and sent shockwaves through the global order. The Islamic Revolution in Iran did far more than topple a monarchy; it marked the emergence of a state determined to define its own destiny outside a system long dominated by the Uni»»»

Dubai: Shivam Mishra, son of Uttar Pradesh tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra and the main accused in the Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, was arrested on Thursday morning after days of confusion, competing claims and dramatic courtroom developments. Kanpur Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar»»»

Digital WorldGlobal issuesAI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone pricesAstrid Prange de OliveiraThe era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher pric»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia has reported its strongest financial performance to date, posting a record pre-tax net profit of Dh1.8 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure marks a 14 per cent increase compared with Dh1.6 billion»»»

Bulgaria has the potential to increase its competitiveness in the automotive industry by expanding its contribution to the sector, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Council of Ministers announced in a Facebook post on Thursday. The two spoke at an i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund (the Fund). Franklin Templeton is one of the world's largest asset managers, with approximately USD 1.68 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2»»»

DOHA: Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding QPSC, 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 project represents a »»»

The Kremlin said on Thursday said that US messenger app WhatsApp has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, suggesting Russians turn to a state-backed "national messenger" MAX instead. Critics say MAX is a surveillance tool, something the au»»»

Doha, Qatar: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, announced its full year and fourth quarter results for the period ended 31 December 2025. Performance for the year reflected strong growth, primarily attributed to returns from the Strategically Diversified Investment Portfolio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., 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 project re»»»

Dubai: When Flipkart announced it would sponsor Namibia’s cricket team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the internet had questions. Flipkart doesn’t operate in Namibia, so why back a team from a market where it has no business presence? At first glance, it seemed random. In reality, it’s a cal»»»

Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Thursday met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Zhelyazkov's cabinet said in a social media post. The meeting took place on the sides of a pre-summit meeting on the invitation of European leaders. The two discussed strengthening energy sec»»»

Ramadan is a time to connect, with friends, family, and yourself. Dubai is going all-out to offer up some community-bonding time. From gatherings that call for traditional eats to shows that glitter the sky, there’s something planned for everyone. Here’s a look at 14 highlights: Ramadan Street Food»»»

Riyadh’s hosting of the Microsoft AI Tour this week delivered a headline with concrete weight: customers will be able to run cloud workloads from a local Azure data center region starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. The announcement was more than a technical update. It marked a shift in posture.»»»