Dubai Court dismisses Dh3.9 million claim in disputed business deal
Dubai: A commercial partnership between three individuals ended in both criminal and civil proceedings after two partners accused a third and four others of breach of trust and deception over what they described as a “suspicious deal”, a court heard. Prosecutors referred the case to the Dubai Crimi»»»
Vietnam boat collision kills six, state media says
Hanoi, Vietnam: Six people were killed when a passenger boat collided with a vessel hauling stone and capsized on a lake in northern Vietnam, state media said Sunday. The two vessels collided on Thac Ba lake, a popular tourist site in the northern province of Lao Cai, on Saturday evening, with 17 o»»»
MP Ali Fayad: Condemnation Statements Meaningless, “Mechanism” Meetings Empty and Suspicious
The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»
Does Fasting Stress You? Here’s the Role of Cortisol and How to Manage It
Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, the hormone commonly known as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol may have noticeable effects on mood, including ir»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets Russian Minister of Agriculture
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met on Sunday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation HE Oksana Lut, who is visiting the country. The meeting reviewed the existing cooperation relatio»»»
Dubai Police foil car theft in minutes
Dubai Police said they arrested a man within minutes after he allegedly posed as a beggar, exploited a motorist’s sympathy and stole his car. Brigadier Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department, said the suspect approached a man driving a luxury vehicle, cl»»»
Syria holds workshop on data governance to strengthen social protection system
Damascus, Feb. 22 (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a high-level technical workshop on data governance and social protection, in cooperation with international organizations, as part of efforts to modernize social safety systems and improve policy coordination. The workshop»»»
Jazan Marks Founding Day with 1,500 Banners and Regional Festivities
The Jazan Municipality has finalized its preparations for Founding Day, decorating the region with over 1,500 banners and a comprehensive visual identity, SPA reported. Streets, parks, and public squares across the city and its governorates have been transformed to reflect national pride and the jo»»»
Search resumes for 74-year-old hiker missing on Velouchi mountain
Search teams resumed Sunday morning for a 74-year-old hiker missing on Velouchi mountain, taking advantage of a temporary break in severe weather, though dense fog continues to make the operation difficult. The man, part of a 17-member group from the Piraeus Nature Club, told fellow hikers he could»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns US Ambassador to Israel’s Statements
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned statements by the US ambassador to Israel, in which he claimed that Israel has the right to exercise control over the entire Middle East. The ministry emphasized that these provocative statements constitute a blatant call for agg»»»
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 120 over dual nationality violations
Dubai: Kuwait’s Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship has revoked the nationality of 120 individuals for breaching the country’s prohibition on dual citizenship, authorities said. The decision was issued pursuant to Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on the Kuwaiti N»»»
Egypt: Five 'highly dangerous' suspects killed in police raid in Assiut
Dubai: Five alleged “highly dangerous” criminal suspects were killed in a shootout with police during a security operation in Assiut governorate in southern Egypt, the Interior Ministry said. Also Read: Egypt busts billion-pound drug farm in Ismailia desert raidThe raid formed part of a wider campa»»»
Video: 'Subhash', the stranded cat rescued from Metro pillar after 2 weeks ordeal
In a rare and touching rescue, the city of Kochi in Kerala came together to save a cat stranded atop a Metro pillar for nearly two weeks. The feline, fondly called ‘Subhash’ by local autorickshaw drivers, had been stuck on a Metro pillar near Kaloor Stadium. Its cries drew attention from passersby,»»»
Arab, Muslim countries slam US ambassador's remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land
Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint condemnation of remarks by U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel had a biblical right to a vast swath of the Middle East. Huckabee, a former Baptist minister and a fervent Israel supporter, was speaking on the podcast of far-right co»»»
Potential US action against Iran: What does the ‘Khamenei option’ mean?
Dubai: President Donald Trump was presented with military options that include a scenario to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to a report by Axios, as Washington’s standoff with Tehran intensifies alongside ongoing nuclear diplomacy. Citing US officia»»»
Sisi holds meeting with CBE governor, as Egypt’s foreign reserves hit record $52.6 billion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Saturday with the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Hassan Abdullah. The CBE Governor reviewed the increase in net international reserves at the Central Bank, which reached $52.6 billion in January 2026, marking a record high compared to $33»»»
Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
A 23-year-old police officer has been killed and 25 people injured in what Ukrainian officials have called a terror attack in the western city of Lviv. Two homemade explosive devices detonated after police crews responded to a reported break-in shortly after midnight on Sunday, the National Police »»»
Oversharing online? 40% in the UAE fell victim to privacy breaches
The UAE Cyber Security Council has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of social media users in the United Arab Emirates have experienced privacy breaches after sharing personal details online. The Council warned that irresponsible posting increases the risk of theft, digital identity fraud and other »»»
Minister of Environment and Climate Change meets Ambassador of Rwanda
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the areas o»»»
Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike
Hezbollah warned that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm Hezbollah, but Israel insists it retains the right to defend itself by striking the Iran-backed militant group. On Fri»»»
Taxi driver fined for using app instead of meter in Thessaloniki
Police issued a fine to a taxi driver for using a mobile app to calculate fares instead of the legally required meter, an action that had drawn negative attention on social media. The violation was recorded during a series of traffic safety checks across Thessaloniki by the city’s Traffic Police. O»»»
Russia Sees UK Trace in Attempted Assassination of Lt. Gen. Alexeyev - FSB Chief
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is suspected to be behind the Ukrainian special services' attempt on the life of Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said. A lot has been done recently to investigate »»»
Talks on Ukraine 'Complex, Laborious' - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described the negotiations on Ukraine as complex and laborious. "Complex and laborious. The process is very complex and laborious. There is much to analyze and discuss with the head of state," Peskov told Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, comme»»»
Russia's Lavrov Says European Delegates Drank Coffee During Geneva Talks
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European delegations lingered in the prefunction area and drank coffee during the Geneva negotiations on the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "During the Geneva talks, the European delegations were sitting in the prefunction area and drinking coffee,»»»
Son's LAFC defeats Messi and Miami in MLS season opener
Los Angeles, United States: Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, setting up a 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league's opening weekend. The South Korean, already beloved in Los Angeles as he embarks on his first full seaso»»»
Minister Says US Can Access Minerals, Military Bases in Somaliland
Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition. Israel became the only country in the world to recognize Somaliland's independence in December -- something the ter»»»
Iran will not surrender to US blackmail, an Iranian defense source told RT
Iran will not give in to US blackmail over its nuclear program, an Iranian defense source told RT on Saturday. The official warned that any US or Israeli attack on Iran would be met with a “broad and unlimited response.” The source said the US is “well aware of Iran’s capability and determination t»»»
Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT
US President Donald Trump’s special representative for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, has welcomed Russia’s return to the Paralympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced earlier this week that Russian and Belarusian athletes, who were barred from international competi»»»
Caretaker Cabinet's Main Task, Besides Organizing Fair Elections, Is to Strengthen People's Sense That Voting Matters - Minister
Speaking on Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said that the caretaker Cabinet's main task, besides organizing fair elections, is to strengthen people’s sense that voting matters. “Everyone in the government understands that through our actions we must rei»»»
Agreement signed to integrate road safety into urban planning
Tunis, Feb 22 (TAP) - A framework cooperation agreement aimed at promoting better integration of road safety into urban planning policies was signed between the National Observatory for Information, Training, Documentation and Studies on Road Safety...»»»
US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. In an interview with conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson, Huckabee was asked whe»»»
The story behind Kerala’s youngest organ donor.
Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to Aalin Sherin Abraham, the 10-month-old infant from Kerala who became the state’s youngest organ donor, describing her parents’ decision as an act of extraordinary courage and compassion. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki B»»»
Travel alert: Etihad cancels flights to New York, Newark amid US snowstorm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has cancelled and delayed several flights to and from the United States due to a severe winter storm affecting parts of North America. A fast-developing Nor’easter is set to batter the US East Coast with 1–2 feet of snow beginning Sunday, bringing significant travel disrup»»»
Israeli Occupation Forces Kill Palestinian Teen in Nablus Amid West Bank Arrest Campaign
A Palestinian youth, Mohammad Hannini, was fatally shot, and a 16-year-old was injured as Israeli occupation forces unleashed a violent crackdown in Beit Furiq, east of Nablus, part of a broader wave of raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank. Fatal Shooting and InjuriesThe Palestinian Red »»»
Israel Carries Out More Strikes in Lebanon amid Lack of Int’l Assurances on Wider Regional Escalation
Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the region as speculation grows over a potential US strike on Iran. Chief concerns center on whether Hezbollah would be targeted as part of any large-scale »»»
Ramadan in UAE: How ‘fibermaxxing’ and protein keep you full and fit
As Muslims across the UAE observe Ramadan, maintaining energy levels and a healthy weight during long fasting hours can be challenging. Nutrition experts told Gulf News that one approach gaining attention is combining fibre-rich foods with protein-forward meals, which can help manage hunger, suppor»»»
Woman killed, two men injured in Patra traffic crash
A 45-year-old woman was killed and two men, aged 45 and 19, were injured in a traffic accident early Sunday in the Ovrya neighborhood of Patra. The woman was a passenger in a car driven by the 45-year-old man when it collided with another vehicle driven by the 19-year-old. Both drivers were hospita»»»
Tunisia partakes in AI Impact Summit 2026 in India
Tunis, Feb 22 (TAP)-The Embassy of Tunisia to India participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026, which is held with the participation of a number of Heads of State and Government.The Summit brought together about 250,000 government representatives,...»»»
Syrian President Confident in Implementation of SDF Agreement
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is confident in both the mechanism and the pace of implementation of the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), sources in the capital told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. The sources, who met al-Sharaa days earlier, said the president believes he has “a th»»»
Agency for Social Assistance Teams to Visit Haskovo Residents Affected by Worsening Weather Conditions
Teams from the Agency for Social Assistance (ASA) will visit residents in Haskovo Province, where yards and ground floors have been flooded and, in some areas, electricity supply was temporarily cut off, the press center of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said. Caretaker Minister Hasan Ade»»»
Tunisia to host Arab-African Scientific and Economic Congress: Arbitration and Investment in April 2026
Tunis, Feb 22 (TAP) - Tunisia will host a major business event in April 2026: the Arab-African Scientific and Economic Congress: Arbitration and Investment.Organised by the Arab-African International Arbitration Association (AIAA), the event will...»»»
IRNA: The IAEA Director General discussed the latest developments in the Tehran–Washington negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRNA: The IAEA Director General discussed the latest developments in the Tehran–Washington negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas»»»
Meerut now has India’s fastest metro. What does it mean for commuters?
Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro and flagged off the remaining sections of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), marking a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail and urban transport expansion. The launch completes the »»»
Water Being Released from Key Reservoirs as Heavy Rain and Snow Bring Them Near Capacity - Minister Hristanov
Water is being released from key reservoirs as many of them are nearing capacity due to heavy snowfall and rainfall, caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Hristanov said, as quoted by his ministry’s press office on Saturday. Hristanov inspected the condition of the Topolnitsa and Trakiets»»»
Partial State of Emergency Declared in Galabovo Municipality, BG-ALERT System Activated
A partial state of emergency has been declared in Galabovo Municipality, Stara Zagora Region, and the BG-ALERT warning system has been activated, Galabovo Deputy Mayor Plamen Barakov told BTA on Sunday. Several houses in the central area of the village of Obruchishte have been flooded, but there is»»»
Katara opens Mahaseel Festival
DOHA: The CulturalآVillageآFoundation - Katara, inaugurated the Mahaseel Festival, which is organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality's agricultural development department. Held in Fereej Katara, the festival offers visitors an integrated shopping experience that combines the quali»»»
Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister
Copenhagen: Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory. "The Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs. They receive »»»