Colombo: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha said Saturday his team had been “always ready” to face India on Sunday at the T20 World Cup, despite only being given the green light a few days ago. The biggest and most lucrative clash in world cricket has sold out the 35,000-capacity R. Premadasa Stadium in »»»

Beijing: Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday, according to state media. China already has a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing said last year it would extend the policy to all »»»

Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday, according to state media. China already has a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing said last year it would extend the policy to all 53 of its»»»

In response to a parliamentary question regarding the status of the Tunisian National Railway Company (SNCFT). the Tunisian Ministry of Transport announced studies for a railway connection project with Libya and Algeria. The Ministry revealed that it is making efforts to secure funding for a prelim»»»

Munich, Germany: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying that Washington wanted to "revitalise" the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission of global "renewal." Washington's top diplomat struck a markedly reas»»»

In a rare move of accepting their responsibility, late yesterday, the General Staff of the Libyan Army strongly condemned the and acts of violence that erupted in the early hours yesterday, in the city of Janzour, west of the capital, Tripoli. The clashes occurred over an internal squabble by two s»»»

Many Libyan figures have begun looking over their shoulders after their names were cited in a US indictment accusing them of involvement in the 2012 attack on the US consulate compound in the eastern city of Benghazi, which killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans. Stateme»»»

Munich: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying that Washington wanted to "revitalise" the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission of global "renewal". Washington's top diplomat struck a markedly reassuring to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in the Abu Dhabi, in the sisterly United Arab Emirates. At the forefront of those who received His Highness and the accompanying delegation at Al Bateen Airport was HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the Un»»»

Since the United States took control of Venezuela’s oil, the country’s longtime ally Cuba has been grappling with worsening fuel shortages, a situation intensified after Donald Trump pledged to cut off oil supplies to the communist-led island, while a recent fire at a refinery in a port area of the»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as he confirmed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. The US president is hoping to strike a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programme, but has wa»»»

The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva next Tuesday in an effort to reach a deal that prevents war, a U.S. official and three sources with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. While U.S. President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wan»»»

Dubai: As Ramadan is fast approaching near, many people across the UAE are beginning to think about how to prepare not only spiritually, but physically. Also Read: Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents need to prep for fastingHealth experts say the sudden shift from daily eating habits to»»»

Israel’s military on Friday released new footage of the rescue of two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Norberto Louis Har, Israeli nationals who also hold Argentine citizenship, from a house in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The operation was carried out on Feb. 12, 2024, amid intense gunbattl»»»

China will take “all necessary measures” to fight infiltration and sabotage by foreign forces, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing has said, responding to a recent US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruitment ad targeting Chinese military personnel. The spy agency’s Mandarin-language video, publish»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirm»»»

Dubai: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, working hours and school schedules across the UAE are being adjusted to accommodate the sacred period. Meanwhile, Dubai is revolutionising property investment with digital tokenisation, and the EU is reshaping its visa policies for select professional»»»

DOHA: The 14th edition of the Arab Women Exhibition kicked off at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. It will run until Wednesday.Held under the auspices of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum at the Qatar Chamber, the exhibition features 250 local and international booths and includes the partic»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he wanted to create a direct communication channel with Russia, arguing that peace in Ukraine was impossible without the European Union's contribution. "No peace without the Europeans … You can negotiate without the Europeans i»»»

CAIRO, Feb 13 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s aspiration to expand trade and investment with the Central African Republic (CAR) during his meeting with Central African Republic Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Te»»»

Germany’s GTZ Libya reported last Thursday (12 February) that a Libyan delegation visited Egypt to advancing private sector engagement in Solid Waste Management. These questions guided The recent field visit of by the Libyan delegation to Egypt aimed to explore the country’s reform experience in in»»»

Libraries across Kyrgyzstan are marking February 14 — International Book Giving Day — on a large scale. The initiative is aimed at promoting interest in reading and strengthening the spiritual values of society, the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, mor»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The US is using unfair competition practices to push foreign businesses it deems undesirable out of Venezuela, Russian Ambassador to Venezuela Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov told Sputnik. "First of all, we are talking about sanctions and financial and economic restrictions of extra»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defenses destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters. "This night, air defense systems on duty destroyed and intercepted 20 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the ministry said. It said 13 drones were shot down over Crimea»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a strategy for promoting high-margin tourism. This is outlined in the Republic’s Development Program until 2030. The authorities will focus on international safety standards, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability. These refo»»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the suppression of operation of a so-called «black pawnshop» engaged in illegal loan sharking. According to the SCNS, citizen of Kyrgyzstan A.A.T. was detained on February 12. He is suspected of providing loans at unre»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for nationalist leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister. Election Commission figures showed Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The idea of a world without borders and replacing national interests with a global order turned out to be 'foolish,' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "This was a foolish idea that ignored both human nature and that ignored the lessons of over 5,000 years of rec»»»

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Manila: Big money is circling one of the Philippines’ most powerful energy assets. Investor interest is heating up around the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (APHC) in Mindanao that has long powered the southern island of 26.25 million inhabitants. Also In This Package What Filipino tycoon's $643m »»»

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The Embassy of India in Kyrgyzstan hosted a cultural event «Indian Tea Culture — More Than Just Tea,» aimed at introducing Kyrgyzstanis to India’s tea traditions and the diversity of its tea varieties. Chef Chinmay Badodekar said the organizers sought to demonstrate that in India tea is not merely »»»

Etihad Rail has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Al Hammadi and Sarah Al Mazrouei as the first Emirati captains for its highly anticipated passenger rail service, scheduled to begin operations later this year. The company confirmed that both captains are fully prepared to lead train operations »»»

The American presidency can often be a struggle between the state’s bureaucratic institutions and the president’s individual vision, as the role-holder seeks to leave their mark on political history. More than a clash of viewpoints, this is a struggle between legal rational authority, grounded in p»»»

The Culinary Arts Commission is highlighting the Kingdom’s rich gastronomic diversity at the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup 2026, held on February 13 and 14 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. Through its Irth café, the commission is offering internat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Victoria Mboko advanced to the second WTA 1000 final of her career and secured her top-10 debut in next week's world rankings with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar Open on Friday. The 19-year-old, who claimed back-to-back top-10 wins in the previous two »»»

The European Parliament on Friday strongly condemned all acts of violence against civilians in northeast Syria and called upon the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to adhere to the ceasefire, in a step aimed at reducing escalation and enhancing stability in the region. In a new res»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that "tremendous power" will soon be in the Middle East, as the Pentagon sent a second aircraft carrier to the region. Trump's military moves and tough talk comes even as Washington and Tehran seek to revive d»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly skipped a meeting on Ukraine on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference “at the last minute,” according to the Financial Times. The Berlin Format gathering on Friday was attended by Kiev’s European backers – including French President Emmanuel »»»

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Seoul: A Buddhist monk has drawn international attention after South Korea won landmark Olympic snowboard medals, capping decades of his support for young athletes in a sport long unpopular at home. Venerable Hosan, head monk of Bongsunsa Temple and himself a rider, launched a youth competition mor»»»

Police in Patra are investigating allegations that a teacher repeatedly slapped a 9-year-old autistic student at a special education elementary school. The boy’s parents claim the teacher, from an adjacent classroom, struck their son three times after being disturbed by noise he made while playing »»»

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US President Donald Trump plans to scale back some tariffs on steel and aluminum goods, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Officials in the Commerce Department and US trade representative’s office believe the tariffs are hurting consumers by raising pric»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has introduced a comprehensive framework regulating the use of generative artificial intelligence in schools, including applications similar to ChatGPT, in a step to protect academic integrity, safeguard students and maintain a disciplined and secure learn»»»

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A number of social media users are claiming that late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is actually still alive and well. Their supposed proof? Some have shared images they claim show Epstein walking in Tel Aviv, while others have claimed that he’s been playing Fortnite. Turns out the images w»»»

Doha, Qatar: En plein air, a French term that is used in the art world to refer to the act of painting outdoors, is the Urban Sketchers Doha’s primary lifeblood and the core tenet of their manifesto. The inaugural exhibition showcasing the talents of the Urban Sketchers Doha ensemble titled “The Ci»»»

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Public Affairs, Production, and Industrial Zones, Mustafa Ali Al-Samou, received last Thursday (12 February) Hussein Oktem (Hüseyin Öktem), Chairman of Turkish company Al-Sharq Al-Taqni (Partner Teknik), accompanied by Serdar Oktem, th»»»

The National Development Agency (NDA) reported last Thursday (12 February) that it had signed a partnership agreement on the same day in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Signify Philips. A leader in lighting and lighting technology, including international brand Philips, Signify Philips reports it had »»»