The father of a Hong Kong dissident living in the United States is facing prison after becoming the first family member to be convicted under new "national security" measures aimed at preventing fugitives who have fled overseas from accessing their assets in Hong Kong. File photo by Jerome Favre/EP»»»

Sharjah: As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Sharjah Charity International has launched a Dh50 million Zakat Al Mal campaign, urging donors to contribute through the association to ensure funds are delivered swiftly, transparently and in line with Sharia guidelines to eligible beneficiaries. The o»»»

Dubai: Shoppers across the UAE will not see price increases on nine essential food categories during Ramadan unless retailers obtain prior government approval, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism confirmed ahead of the holy month, signalling stricter oversight during a period of peak household spen»»»

Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licenses for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability. The hydrocarbon-rich country is seeking to draw major global energy companies back, while boosting daily oil production»»»

Outbreak response measures, including immunization campaigns, helped reduce measles cases in 2025, but UNICEF and WHO warn that progress is fragile as the virus continues to spread Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary»»»

An 18-year-old gunman who opened fire at a school in Hat Yai district, southern Thailand, on Wednesday has been detained and all hostages safely released, police said. The suspect entered Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla Province carrying a firearm and appearing visibly agitated, according t»»»

London: Britain’s government came under fire from right-wing politicians after it confirmed it had switched to using a logo bearing “UK Government” branding instead of “His Majesty’s Government” in official communications. The British government is formally referred to as His Majesty’s (HM) governm»»»

DOHA: Under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau organized the second edition of the Qatar Government Excellence Award ceremony. The ceremony ho»»»

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) Floor Leader Hairi Sadakov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov is the most distant from the current political model and that his party expects real action and tangible effects. Earlier on »»»

Dubai: With school spring break and Eid Al Fitr around the corner, many UAE residents are looking beyond the desert for a change of pace. The Philippines keeps rising to the top of that list—and for good reason. Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the country combines laid-back coastal towns, islan»»»

Israeli drones dropped Wednesday stun grenades near Ayta al-Shaab's cemetery in south Lebanon as the border village prepared to burry a man killed two days ago by Israeli gunfire. The Israeli army alleged he was a Hezbollah member who "gathered intelligence on (Israeli) troops and operated to rehab»»»

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 11, 2026: The Financial Times suggests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might hold elections in the spring amid US pressure. Also, US authorities have released footage of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper. Next, social media is accused of being addictive and dangero»»»

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, citing unspecified “special security reasons.” According to a notice issued by the FAA, temporary flight restrictions came into effect at 11:30 pm Tuesday and will »»»

The Sofia District Prosecution Office has brought criminal charges against a Danish citizen for hooliganism committed at a fitness centre, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. A.I. has been charged for committing indecent acts on February 10 at a gym in Sofia that grossly violated public orde»»»

The General Directorate of State Security on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Syrian national who had conducted “deals” with Israel. "As part of efforts to combat networks collaborating with the Israeli enemy, the Southern Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of State Security arreste»»»

Outgoing Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov described the extension of the general license for Lukoil subsidiaries in Bulgaria until August 13 as more than a bureaucratic formality, calling it a key measure of economic stability for the country. He spoke on-site at the Maritsa East 2 TPP, hig»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at his office in the Amiri Diwan with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ali Larijani, on the occasion of his visit to the country. The meeting discussed relation»»»

Commenting on President Iliana Iotova’s decision to nominate the Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, Andrey Gurov, as candidate for caretaker prime minister, Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev told journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday that the most important th»»»

The accusatory body overseeing the lawsuit against Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar on Wednesday issued a ruling upholding the dismissal of the case previously made by Judge Habib Rizkallah. The chamber, headed by Judge Elias Eid and including advisors Pierre Francis and Rabih Houss»»»

Most of the 15 Afghan migrants who were killed off the Greek island of Chios last week when their dinghy collided with a Coast Guard vessel died of head injuries, not from drowning, autopsy results seen by Reuters show. A criminal investigation has ⁠been opened into the February 3 collision – ⁠one »»»

France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday in the wake of high-profile scandals involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government cover-up of wrongdoing at the Perrier mineral water company. France dropped on Tuesday to a»»»

Opposition to a deal that would allow U.S. companies access to critical minerals in Congo is growing after Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi returned from the U.S. minerals summit last week — with praises from U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers. Tshisekedi has offered U.S. companies ac»»»

Washington, United States: The top US aviation agency said Tuesday it is stopping all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days over unspecified "security reasons." The flight restrictions are in effect from 11:30pm on Tuesday (0630 GMT Wednesday) until February 20 for »»»

Dubai: Dubai's main airport handled a record 95.2 million passengers last year, straining capacity as it prepares to move to a new site, a statement said on Wednesday. Passengers at Dubai, the world's busiest airport for international traffic, rose 3.1 percent in 2025 and included 8.7 million in De»»»

Best-selling fantasy book Fourth Wing is coming to life in a TV adaptation - but Michael B Jordan, whose company is developing the show, says the casting of its beloved characters is still very much in the works and there won't be any "obvious choices". The actor told the BBC he hopes to cast a mix»»»

Marmin UAE, a financial technology company and an AJMS Group entity, has received pre-approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP) status under the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) E-invoicing framework, reinforcing its role in the UAE’s transition to a mandatory nationwide e»»»

Tunis, Feb. 11 (TAP) – The island of Djerba stands to be a national model of energy transition after some 3,415 LEDs were installed, covering nearely 50% of its territory under a project spearheaded by the National Agency for Energy Management...»»»

A total of 3,447,284 calls have been made to the 112 emergency telephone number in 2025, which is an increase of approximately 0.58% compared to 2024. Calls with specific requests for assistance numbered 2,099,740, or 60.9% of all calls, which is 2.16% more than in 2024, the National System 112 Dir»»»

The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a set of recommendations urging the government to strengthen national security in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies sectors. Among the key recommendations, the council called for reducing medicine prices and publishing the names of banned drugs »»»

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with scientists predicting that even more extreme temperatures could lie ahead - and possibly another global annual high - after three of the hottest yea»»»

The release of the cache of new files in the US has revealed a host of new Jeffrey Epstein connections with politicians, royals and the ultra-rich right across Europe. In Oslo, the parliament has agreed to set up an independent commission to investigate the ties between the convicted sex offender a»»»

DOHA: Qatar Amiri Air Force, in cooperation with Qatar Airways, conducted its annual Aircraft Recovery Exercise at Hamad International Airport (HIA). The exercise was carried out using an Airbus A319 aircraft, based on a simulated emergency scenario involving a technical malfunction during landing.»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with a World Bank delegation on Wednesday, and announced that the World Bank was interested in a broader programme aimed at supporting the Serbian gas sector. The minister and the World Bank delegation, led by Stephan»»»

With Ramadan around the corner, residents who rely on coffee, tea or energy drinks may face fatigue, headaches or irritability if they suddenly cut caffeine while fasting. To prepare, it is recommended to gradually reduce intake of these beverages before Ramadan, medical experts told Gulf News. Caf»»»

Damascus, Feb. 11 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar said coordination with Saudi Arabia, particularly with the Ministry of Investment, is ongoing to implement joint projects serving both countries’ interests and supporting regional development. Al-Shaar told SANA the ini»»»

Artists based in the Republic of Ireland could be paid €325 (£283) a week by the Irish government as part of a scheme to support them in their work. The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world and Ireland's Culture Minister Patrick O»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has issued an awareness booklet entitled “Recharge at Your Desk”, which provides simple exercises designed to encourage employees to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle during office working hours. The release of the booklet comes on the occasion of the »»»

The top US aviation agency said Tuesday it is stopping all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days over unspecified "security reasons." The flight restrictions are in effect from 11:30 pm on Tuesday (0630 GMT Wednesday) until February 20 for the airspace over El Paso »»»

French metal giant ArcelorMittal has confirmed it will go ahead with a plan to build a new electric furnace to replace one of its coal-powered ones at its steel mill in northern France. Half of the €1.3 billion investment will come from a state-backed energy efficiency mechanism. President Emmanuel»»»

Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker, the country's prime minister said Wednesday in a case that has drawn sweeping condemnation and strained relations between the two countries. P»»»

Authorities at Athens airport have arrested a Greek man suspected of belonging to an international ring that smuggled cannabis into the country, police said Wednesday. The 31-year-old man was selected for a spot check after arriving from an international destination on Tuesday, according to a polic»»»

Inflation in crisis-prone Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fifth straight month in January, the country's statistics agency said Tuesday, a closely watched report whose outdated methodology in recent days stoked political turmoil and created a headache for libertarian President Ja»»»

Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world's busiest airport last year as officials said Wednesday that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the emirate's continued economic boom. The airport took off in the post-pandemic years, spurred by wor»»»

Dubai: An Egyptian man was fatally stabbed by his wife following a domestic dispute over who should charge a mobile phone first, in an incident that has shocked the local community and drawn widespread attention, security and prosecution sources said. Police in Giza said they received an emergency »»»

London: Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Thomas Frank was sacked after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday which left them just five points above the Premier League relegation z»»»

Iran's president apologized on Wednesday to "all those affected" by the nationwide protest and bloody crackdown that followed it. President Masoud Pezeshkian also denounced unspecified "Western propaganda" surrounding the protests. Pezeshkian said he knew the "great sorrow" felt by people in the pr»»»

Crouching amid a pile of rubble that used to be his Gaza home, Mahmoud Hammad scoops dirt into a large sieve and shakes it, looking carefully before dumping it out. In recent days, he was lucky. Tiny bones appeared. He believes they belong to the unborn girl his pregnant wife was carrying when an I»»»

Greece’s Environment Ministry has approved another expansion of the Fyli landfill, northwest of Athens, the country’s largest waste disposal site, to increase its capacity by 2 million cubic meters and ensure operations for another year. The Special Intermunicipal Association of Attica (EDSNA), whi»»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled its latest ambitious tourism project that promises to redefine desert experiences in the emirate. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of Al Layan Oasis, marking a signific»»»