China said it will reduce tariffs on certain EU dairy products from Friday but still impose "anti-subsidy" levies of up to 11.7 percent for five years. The tolls will be imposed after an investigation determined "certain dairy products originating from the EU were subsidised, causing substantial da»»»

Gulf of Sirte International Airport announced last Monday (9 February) that it had received its new Instrument Landing System (ILS) This advanced navigation system is used to guide aircraft during approach and landing operations, especially in low-visibility weather conditions, thus contributing to»»»

The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has warned that any aggression against Iran is tantamount to an attack on the entire Islamic Ummah. Qassam spokesman Abu Obeida declared support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, as wel»»»

Russian strikes early Thursday cut heating to nearly 2,600 residential buildings in Kyiv, in a nationwide attack on energy facilities that killed two people in eastern Ukraine. Russia has stepped up strikes on Ukraine's power and heating infrastructure, plunging entire cities into darkness in the c»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order directing the Defense Department to buy electricity from coal-fired power plants during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -»»»

Dubai: With nearly 700 supporters gathered under one roof, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) used its annual supporters conference and dinner in Dubai not just to reflect on progress but to rally renewed momentum against Pakistan’s deepening learning crisis. The event in Dubai brought together philanth»»»

Carrefour has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Pavăl Holding for the transfer of its operations in Romania. The transaction is part of the strategic review process initiated by the Group at the beginning of 2025. Pavăl Holding is the investment vehicle of the Pavăl fam»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Wednesday that talks with Iran must continue, rebuffing the Israeli prime minister's push for a tougher stance against Tehran. "There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to s»»»

Dubai: Kerno Enterprises, the UAE’s enterprise-level IT hardware manufacturer, hosted an invite-only tour of its upcoming manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) on February 10. The event brought together partners, customers, and media to present the company’s enterprise-class, end-to-e»»»

Dubai: Thailand is seeking to deepen its healthcare partnership with the UAE, shifting the focus from medical tourism to innovation, research, and startup collaboration, health officials said during a seminar on Wednesday at the World Health Expo 2026. On the sidelines of the event, Thai leaders an»»»

Cluster schools in the regions of Kyrgyzstan have been provided with modern educational and laboratory equipment for STEM classes (physics, chemistry, geography, and biology), as well as information and communication technology (ICT) tools that enable practice-oriented and digital learning. Accordi»»»

Syria has reaffirmed the strength of its relations with Saudi Arabia during a visit by the Saudi ambassador to Damascus, Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel, to the Saudi pavilion, guest of honor at the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair. Saudi Arabia’s participation in the fair, held from Feb. 6-16, is led by»»»

Canberra is demanding criminal charges over an Israeli drone attack on Gaza that left aid workers dead, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said. Seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers were killed in a 2024 Israeli airstrike, which the NGO has described as “targeted.” The victims »»»

The Russian military is probably faster at adapting to rapidly evolving battlefield technologies than NATO, Admiral Pierre Vandier, the US-led military bloc’s top commander for technical transformation, has said. European NATO countries have increasingly justified massive military spending packages»»»

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised the makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, questioning its controversial title and warning that freedom of speech cannot be used to target a community. A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notices to the Ce»»»

China said on Thursday it opposed "all attempts to annex" Palestinian territories, days after Israel's security cabinet approved measures to tighten control over the occupied West Bank. "China has always opposed the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory and opposed a»»»

President Iliana Iotova tasked Andrey Gurov with proposing a lineup for a caretaker cabinet. The two met on Thursday after President Iotova nominated Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor as caretaker prime minister. On Wednesday, Iotova said Gurov will be her choice of a caretaker PM. Iotova wil»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has shared a heartfelt message to his mother, Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, congratulating her on her birthday. “To my mother… Hind bint Maktoum bin Jum»»»

The “World’s Biggest Book Sale” is returning to Dubai this Ramadan, promising a treasure trove for readers of all ages. Big Bad Wolf Books, in partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will open its doors at Studio City from February 26 to March 8, daily from»»»

U.S. House lawmakers voted Wednesday to reject Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president's last-gasp threat of election consequences for Republicans to deliver a rare rebuke on his signature economic policy. The resolution brought by Democrats was approved by a vote of »»»

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived Wednesday in Venezuela for a firsthand assessment of the country's oil industry, a visit that further asserts the U.S. government's self-appointed role in turning around Venezuela's dilapidated energy sector. Wright met Venezuela's acting Presiden»»»

Russia said Thursday that it repelled a missile attack in the Volgograd region but that debris ignited a fire at a military facility and prompted the evacuation of a nearby village. Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of launching strikes that undermine ongoing negotiations to end »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov is mentioned twice in documents within the Epstein files, the vast trove of records linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. The files, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice, include a June 2017 report titled “Destruction of De»»»

Doha, Qatar: Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach has earned the title of Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), marking another milestone for a destination that has quickly become a preferred choice for guests seeking homelike space, refined style, and seamless com»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a move to strengthen product and service quality in line with international standards, MENA’s leading accreditation bodies - the Global Accreditation Bureau (GAB), Qatar, and the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), Egypt - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen»»»

On Feb. 12, 2009, a Continental airlines turboprop commuter plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, N.Y., killing 50 people, including one person in the house. 1 of 7 | On February 12, 2009, a Continental airlines turboprop commuter plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, N.Y., killing 50 people,»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that huge crowds participating in nationwide rallies marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution made it clear that their rights and dignity are not for sale. In a post on his X account on Thursday, Araghchi stated that during the demonstratio»»»

The Philippine government is stepping up its international cooperation efforts that focus mainly on the welfare and rights of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including the large Filipino community in the UAE. During its year-end performance assessment and corporate planning session held in Makati»»»

Seattle has reached a $29 million (Dh106.5 million) settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck and killed by a Seattle police patrol vehicle in January 2023, officials and court filings show. Kandula, originally from Andhra Pradesh, was »»»

Dubai: Turkish police have arrested a young man in the central province of Kayseri after he allegedly rammed a jewellery shop with a stolen forklift and attempted to flee the scene on a donkey, authorities said. According to police statements, the suspect used the forklift to break into the store, »»»

Police at the seaside town of Porto Rafti, east of Athens, have arrested three teenagers who allegedly threw stones at a passing bus, smashing its windows. A police statement late Wednesday said the young men aged 17 and 16 made the first attack just after they got off the bus at a stop. They then »»»

China’s financial mandarins have in the past 24 hours seemingly instructed major banks to continue to trim their holdings of US Treasury bonds. The move, flagged here at Bne IntelliNews on February 3, but only widely cover»»»

China’s financial mandarins have in the past 24 hours seemingly instructed major banks to continue to trim their holdings of US Treasury bonds. The move, flagged here at Bne IntelliNews on February 3, but only widely cover»»»

The Kosovo Assembly on February 11 voted to approve the formation of the new government, led by PM Albin Kurti, following the snap general elections held on December 28, 2025. Sixty-six MPs voted in favor of the new govern»»»

Geneva: Sandra Delpierre's fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past thousands of colourful costumes used in opera performances. "There are some real treasures to be found," the head of costume workshops at Geneva's Grand Theatre told AFP. At»»»

Doha: Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched a new collaborative report, ‘Industrial Policies for Economic Diversification in Qatar: A Research and Policy Agenda’, during a ses»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday took part in the high-level ministerial session of the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, attended by senior representatives from the International Labour Organisation (»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Sport Day, Vodafone Qatar has kicked off the 10th edition of its Internal Football Tournament, an annual initiative that brings employees together through teamwork, energy, and friendly competition. This year’s tournament brings together 11 teams and ov»»»

Doha: The Tajik Cultural Week came to close yesterday, after drawing a large audience and significant engagement from those interested in cultural affairs. Organised by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with its counterpart in Tajikistan, the Tajik Cultural Week was held as part of the State o»»»

Syria is moving swiftly to reclaim its role as a regional energy player, as the head of the Syrian Petroleum Company, Youssef Qiblawi, outlined ambitious plans to open the country’s oil and gas sector to major international firms, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, TotalEnergies and Eni. In comment»»»

The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. The slow rise in the number of dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the country»»»

Seattle has reached a $29 million (Dh219 million) settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck and killed by a Seattle police patrol vehicle in January 2023, officials and court filings show. Kandula, originally from Andhra Pradesh, was cr»»»

Vazrazhdane proposes that a public register of child sex offender is set up, MP Kliment Shopov of Vazrazhdane told journalists in Parliament on Thursday. It is high time Bulgarian parents had access to this information in order to protect their children from people with such tendencies, he added. “»»»

Natural gas prices will definitely not increase until March 31 next year, and there will be a capping in several margin. The entire legislative framework will by most likely by drawn up by the end of next week, Minister of Energy Bogdan Ivan told a Thursday's press conference."Following the technic»»»

We would have expected the prices on the natural gas market to be re-liberalised, but we are also convinced that the decision to delay the liberalisation was taken after a serious analysis, Deputy Chairman of the Competition Council Dan Pascu said on Tuesday at a specialist conference."We would hav»»»

Bangkok: A teenage shooter accused of killing the principal of a school in Thailand using a police officer's weapon was in custody on Thursday, authorities said, after an attack that also injured two students. Police shot and arrested the 18-year-old on Wednesday after he stormed into the Phatong P»»»

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani, has signaled the first concrete move by his newly sworn-in government, announcing that it will relocate to Aden in the near future, just 24 hours after taking the constitutional oath. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Zindani said h»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh voted Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, as parties crushed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule return to the fray with a powerful political heir facing an Islamist-led coalition. Queues stretched outside polling stations in the capital Dhaka in the hugely anticip»»»

A fatal knife attack took place early this morning in Sofia’s Poduyane district, leaving one person dead and two others seriously injured, according to information from police and emergency services. The incident was reported shortly before 5:40 a.m., with initial alerts placing the attack around 5»»»

Roman Ivannikov has spent around 30 years pampering orchids, azaleas and figs at Ukraine's National Botanical Garden, but power cuts triggered by Russian strikes are threatening to freeze his cherished collection of tropical plants. Moscow has been pummeling Ukrainian energy sites with drones and m»»»