An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry reported, while the Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran-backed Hezbollah. The airstrike hit a car in the southern Lebanese town of Al Tiri. The IDF said it had targeted a Hezbollah operative in »»»

A pedestrian navigates through snow on the streets after a major winter snow storm on January 26 in New York City. Another round of major snow storms is expected to hit parts of the Northeast this weekend. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Two storms with snow will take a swipe at parts o»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- The US capital hosted a two-day meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday bringing together defense leaders from Western Hemisphere nations to discuss regional security challenges, including combating transnational organized crime.The US Joint Chiefs of Staff, which hosted the m»»»

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., points to congressional Democrats' demands after defeating a Department of Homeland Security funding measure on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security likely will shut down early Saturda»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Head of the Public Affairs Regional Centre (PARC), Lieutenant Colonel Sasho Gelevski, affirmed that NATO-accredited training delivered at the NATO-ICI Regional Centre (NIRC) in Kuwait reflects the Alliance's unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic communication and »»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Bangladesh held on Thursday the first Parliament Elections peacefully after the toppling of former government under Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.According to Bangladesh news Prothom Alo, the 13th national Parliament Election and a Referendum on July National Charter 2025»»»

BRUSSELS, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the Alliance has overcome the Greenland crisis, stressing the importance of strengthening Europeآ’s role within NATO amid ongoing shifts in the balance of defense power between the US and Europe.Speaking at a press conf»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Several cities across Indian states witnessed protest strikes on Thursday leaving normal life out of gear.Press Trust of India said that several trade unions and farmers organisations held protest strikes against recent India-US trade deal and government policies that ar»»»

RIYADH, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia's Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Microsoft have inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help the company explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial int»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday there should be a deal with Iran next month or it is going to be "very traumatic"."We have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal," Tr»»»

A US Marine who fell overboard from an attack ship in the Caribbean has become the first known American casualty in the Trump administration's operation targeting drug-trafficking boats. Lance Cpl Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell from the USS Iwo Jima on 7 February and was lost at sea. He was pronou»»»

US President Donald Trump framed his sweeping rollback of federal climate change policy on Thursday as a political win over the Democratic Party's "radical" environmental agenda, reprising a message Republicans have used in past elections and could turn to once again ahead of November's crucial mid»»»

A top US official responsible for suing companies over mergers is stepping down, sparking alarm among critics who say it is a sign the White House is backing away from anti-monopoly enforcement. Gail Slater, who was appointed last year by US President Donald Trump to lead the antitrust division at »»»

Dubai: As Ramadan 2026 approaches, UAE supermarkets are not just launching seasonal promotions — they’re resetting prices, pushing bulk bundles and shifting major savings online. For residents managing tighter household budgets, this year’s shopping season is less about flashy banners and more abou»»»

In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have boosted their defence spending by 63 percent to reach €381 billion euros in 2025. Jacob Parakalis, Research Leader for Defence Strategy, Policy, and Capabilit»»»

At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar's second-largest city this week, authorities said Thursday, as Mozambique braced for the storm's arrival. Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at Madagascar's eastern coastal city Toamasina, bringing winds that reached 250 kil»»»

The US House of Representatives this week passed legislation that would require voters to provide proof-of-citizenship as the midterm elections approach. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, would require a people to present a valid US passport or birth certificate when re»»»

Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Former Ohio State University board member Leslie Wexner must testify in federal lawsuits accusing the school of enabling sex abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, a federal court ordered. Wexner is neither a defendant nor a plaintiff in three lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court of So»»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims is worth $12 trillion dollars – or more than five-times the value of the entire Russian economy. »»»

Chile has unveiled Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model designed specifically for Latin America, in a strategic bid to reduce the region's dependence on US and Chinese technology and address cultural biases in existing AI systems, AFP reported. »»»

Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s labour reform bill in the early hours of February 12 after a lengthy debate marked by last-minute amendments, political bargaining and clashes between protesters and police outside Congress. »»»

Chile has unveiled Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model designed specifically for Latin America, in a strategic bid to reduce the region's dependence on US and Chinese technology and address cultural biases in existing AI systems, AFP reported. »»»

The US and Venezuela announced a long-term energy partnership on February 11 after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas, in the first visit by a senior White House official since last month's dramatic ouster of Nicolás Maduro. »»»

Thousands of people on Thursday joined a Caracas opposition rally calling on the country’s interim government to release all political prisoners and grant Venezuelans full freedoms. The demonstration came as lawmakers were set to debate a landmark amnesty bill granting clemency to people jailed for»»»

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1 of 5 | The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during an oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»

1 of 3 | Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said Attorney General Pam Bondi had notes on her searches in the Epstein files during Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Department of Justice. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Both Democrats and Republicans ha»»»

Apple is facing mounting political pressure over claims that it has "systematically suppressed" news published by conservative outlets. In a letter to the company published on Thursday, the head of the Federal Trade Commission called on Apple to review its policies, warning that companies that supp»»»

Spain has accused Italy and Germany of “undermining EU solidarity” after it was excluded from an informal pre-summit meeting convened by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to map out the bloc’s economic future. The closed-door gathering took place Thursday at Alden Biesen c»»»

The European Commission should take back over €10 billion ($11.8 billion) in cohesion funds awarded to Hungary in 2023, advocate general of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) Tamara Capeta stated on Thursday. The move three years ago was made to secure Budapest’s consent to a major military aid pa»»»

Manila: The Philippines has postponed the awarding of a major infrastructure contract to build one of the world’s longest marine bridges — the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) — after opposition over the potential involvement of a Chinese contractor. Also Read: Philippines: $2.1-billion fundin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Elegancia MEP, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, 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 projec»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aston University is partnering with Al Jazeera Media Institute in Doha to launch a master’s programme in Digital Media and Communication in September 2026. The new programme prepares students for emerging careers in communication, including data journalism, content creatio»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar (AmCham Qatar), in collaboration with the German Business Group Qatar, hosted a joint meeting and reception at Sanad Restaurant in Msheireb District to welcome German participants attending Web Summit Qatar. The event brought together dignit»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Ambassador of Austria to the State of Qatar, HE Erika Bernhard, together with Andreas Stauber, Trade Commissioner for Qatar and Kuwait, hosted a reception at the Ambassador’s residence as part of the Austrian Business Circle series. The evening featured Stefan Klestil, General P»»»

Investigators on Thursday asked Nancy Guthrie's Tucson, Ariz., neighbors to share photos or video of suspicious activity that was recorded before February 2 while they continue to search for her abductors, including the person pictured above. Photo courtesy of the FBI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) »»»

Sales of existing homes greatly declined in January despite mortgage rates coming down, a report from the National Association of Realtors says. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Sales of existing homes greatly declined in January despite mortgage rates coming down,»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) has evolved its approach toward Tajikistan, shifting from explicit support for neighbour Kyrgyzstan during border conflicts to more inclusive language. Early OTS statements emphasised brotherly solidarity with Kyrgyzstan while implicitly attributing»»»

Manila: In the rapidly evolving skyline of Taguig the most significant "hot property" isn't within the glass canyons of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) itself or Makati. It is the Arca South estate, rising on the former site of the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) complex. Positioned just a few kilometers sout»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 49th race meeting of the 2025-26 season was staged on Thursday at the Al Rayyan Racecourse on dirt, marking the second day of the HH The Amir Sword Festival. The eight-race card again centred on a full programme of cup contests, delivering a blend of authoritative vict»»»