The US military is preparing for a sustained, multi-week operation against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, Reuters has reported, citing two administration officials speaking on condition of anonymity. Washington has intensified military pressure on Tehran amid negotiations over the»»»

Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly addressed a racist video posted to President Donald Trump's social media, telling a podcast host that the "shame" and "decorum" that once guided public officials is now lost. The offensive video included a clip depicting Obama and his wife Michelle as»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The push for a digital euro has gained greater urgency as Europe seeks to bolster its financial sovereignty, with hopes the proposal will move forward this year after European lawmakers Tuesday backed the plans.The electronic version of the money used in the 21-nation currency a»»»

MUNICH, Germany — The head of the World Trade Organisation on Friday urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade surplus was ultimately unsustainable and risked sparking new trade barriers.Beijing says it wants to support the multilateral trading system, "because it has b»»»

Darlene Regis The halls of Icono View Restaurant at Holiday Villa Hotel came alive with music and talent as families gathered to witness dreams take center stage across Doha. Hosted by Megaworld International — Middle East 1, the MegaVoice Kids Season 4 Grand Finale brought together young performer»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the closing ceremony of HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival on the Al Rayyan turf track at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Saturday. Attending the closing ceremony were HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, HH Sh»»»

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of the UAE HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Discussion during the meeting, focused on the latest regional and international developments, primarily the situation in the Middle East. The two sides exchange»»»

Elena GyldenkerneThe United Nations says it is deeply alarmed by the worsening crisis in Cuba. The Caribbean island is struggling under a de facto US blockade on oil shipments. https://p.dw.com/p/58mU0AdvertisementTourists are rushing to leave Cuba as fuel shortages and nationwide power cuts halt t»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha South Africa’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ghulam Hoosein Asmal — a seasoned diplomat and prominent political analyst with numerous academic writings on international relations — has offered a comprehensive account of Pretoria’s evolving stance toward Israel. Speaking to Qatar Tri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Doha has unveiled a bold new creative initiative celebrating local Qatari talent through a striking large-scale street art mural, created by renowned Qatari artist Mubarak Al Malik, on a prominent exterior wall of Hilton Doha. The project underscores Hilton Doha’s c»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Alaqraboon Centre of Qatar Charity (QC) has launched Ramadan campaign to support low-income families and expand social assistance and welfare services across the State of Qatar. The campaign seeks to raise QR100 million and coincides with the official launch of the Ala»»»

QNA Munich Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. The prime minister met with Minister-President of State of Bavaria in Germany Dr. Mar»»»

QNA New York The Shura Council participated over two days in the 2026 Parliamentary Hearing organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in cooperation with the United Nations at its headquarters in New York, under the theme ‘Parliaments and the United Nations: Better together, delivering for t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Agricultural Research and Food Security Forum was held as part of the third day’s activities of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 13), with the participation of a distinguished group of researchers and experts. The forum discussed the latest rese»»»

QNA Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched a Community Breastfeeding Support Line through its Community Call Center, in a move aimed at ensuring continued health guidance and support for mothers following childbirth. Assistant Managing Director for Operations and Clinical Affairs »»»

Automotive entrepreneur and radio show host Aaron Stokes and at least one son are among the four victims identified as dying in a single-plane crash near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, early Friday morning. Image courtesy of UPI Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Routt County, Colorado, Coroner's Office has identi»»»

Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Saturday with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Dick Schoof, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperati»»»

KUWAIT - Some 45 Kuwaiti and Egyptian artists make a shared mural titled "together for the love of Kuwait", drawing an act which embodies the spirit of love, brotherhood and deep-rooted humanitarian and historic bonds. ALGIERS - The heads of state and government partaking in the second Africa-Italy»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- At US President Donald Trumpآ’s direction, he US on Friday airlifted an initial 25 pallets - over 6,000 kilograms - of priority medical supplies to the Venezuelan people.In a press relase, the US Department of State said the move comes as part of the US administrationآ’»»»

MANAMA, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi tackled the latest regional and international developments over the phone on Friday.During the phone conversation, both sides also discussed efforts exerted to maintain regional securi»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's embassies in Canada, Brazil and Uzbekistan held receptions on Friday marking the 65th National Day and the 35th anniversary of the Liberation Day, which were attended by senior officials and international diplomats.In Canada, several senior officials, accredited di»»»

Alexei Navalny (C), pictured speaking during an unauthorized rally against the re-election of President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2018, was poisoned by the Russian government with a lethal toxin found in South American frogs, five European nations on Saturday said that laboratory test findings sh»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) declared on Saturday the launch of a project aiming to transform Kuwait Towers Garden into a destination bringing together art, culture and history.In a news conference, the company said that the project, which will continue unti»»»

In the context of the periodic meetings agreed upon by the two sides, the head of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, received Saturday the First Advisor to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Brigadier General Andre Rahal. The two men discussed and exchanged views on th»»»

PARIS, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Foreign Ministers of France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference for the first time under the 2026 French G7 Presidency.The French f»»»

The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that DNA from someone who is not close to Nancy Guthrie was found on her property. Photo by FBI/UPI | License Photo Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Investigators announced finding DNA evidence on the property of Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home that does not belong to her»»»

ABU DHABI, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed fraternal cooperative relations and ways to enhance them for mutual interests over the phone on Saturday.During the phone conversati»»»

France’s counterterrorism authorities have launched a new investigation after a knife-wielding assailant was shot dead by police Friday evening near the Arc de Triomphe. The attacker reportedly attempted to assault gendarmes who were preparing for the relighting of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. »»»

A 23-year-old man is in a coma and fighting for his life after taking part in a protest with the far-right collective Nemesis on Thursday in the French city of Lyon, with other activists present claiming they have identified his attackers as members of an antifascist collective linked to the radica»»»

By Salman Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah commended Saturday Ahmadi Sports Day 2026 as a milestone in the governorate's sports and societal action, and proof of promotion of health and coherence.Sheikh Humoud made the remarks to »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Saturday that a live ammunition drill at the naval sites 'BRAVO' would be implemented from Sunday until Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. noon.In a news statement, the ministry said that the exercise would be conducted in»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Commander-in-Chief of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi at the Munich Security Conference, the State Department announced on Saturday. Rubio “emphasized the importance of implementing the permanent ce»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani graciously patronized the closing ceremony of HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival on the Al Rayyan turf track at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Saturday. Attending the closing ceremony were HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Shei»»»

A march in memory of General Hristo Lukov (1888-1943) took place in Sofia on Saturday evening. The march covered a short route to the house where Gen. Lukov lived, on which a commemorative plaque is mounted. There was heightened police presence, and traffic on part of the nearby boulevard was brief»»»

London: Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City to seal a 2-0 win over minnows Salford in the FA Cup fourth round, while Burnley suffered an embarrassing exit against Mansfield on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side took an early lead through Alfie Dorrington's own goal, but they made hard »»»

Doha, Qatar: Karolina Muchova captured her first WTA 1000 crown and her first title since 2019 with an impressive 6-4, 7-5 victory over Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko in the Qatar Open final on Saturday. After battling back from a set and a break down in the semi-finals against Maria Sakkar»»»

Phnom Penh: A 30-year-old man from southwest Cambodia's Kampot province had been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, becoming the first case of this year, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Saturday. "The man had the symptoms of fever, cough and abdominal pain," the statem»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said the planned expansion of Dubai’s air taxi service will depend on strict operational benchmarks, including safety, reliability and customer satisfaction, as the city prepares to launch commercial flights before the end of 2026. Under a phased r»»»

Russia is suffering "crazy losses" in Ukraine, tallying around 65,000 soldiers over the last two months, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said ‌on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. He also said ‌NATO's alliance was, for now, strong enough to deter Russia from attacking it. Follow ou»»»

Five European countries accused Russia of "poisoning" opposition leader Alexei Navalny using a rare toxin found in South American dart frogs, according to a joint statement issued Saturday. A leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony in February»»»

Bremen: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen on Saturday, restoring their six-point lead atop the Bundesliga table. Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win over Mainz on Friday drew them within three points of the league leaders but Bayern responded. »»»

There weren’t just two football teams going head-to-head during Super Bowl LX. There were two distinct cultural movements clashing at a time of great upheaval in the United States. At a time when American cities are teeming with ICE agents searching for illegal migrants from South America to round »»»

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Italian deputy premier and counterpart Antonio Tajani on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.A ministry statement on Saturday said the meeting reviewed bila»»»

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Sudanese counterpart Mohieldin Salem on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany.A ministry statement on Saturday said the meeting reviewed bilateral ties and wa»»»

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Bahraini counterpart Abdulatif Al-Zayani on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany.A ministry statement said the meeting reviewed bilateral ties and wa»»»

Manila: The Philippine passport has improved its ranks to 66th, as per the the latest global mobility assessment. The slot is two notches higher than in January 2026, reflecting steady improvements in international travel access for Filipino citizens. Also In This Package Philippines, UAE seal $15-»»»

Colombo: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Saturday that no matter how much his team tried to prepare for Sunday's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan as "just another game", it would be much more than that. "It's a big platform, obviously," Suryakumar told reporters in Colombo, venue for Su»»»

Egypt will roll out a new social support package this week to assist vulnerable and low-income groups ahead of the high-demand Ramadan season, the Egyptian Presidency announced on Saturday. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk, President Abdel Fa»»»

African Capital Cities: Sudan's Al-Hilal secured a place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League after edging past DR Congo's Saint Eloi Lupopo 1-0 in their final Group C fixture. The match was held at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda -serving as Al-Hilal's designated home venue- where t»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Saturday commended the "significant progress" Kuwait has made to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.The remarks came during the FATF plenary meeting in Mexico City, attended by Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewa»»»