Temperatures drop, strong winds: What to expect across the UAE this week
The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather in the coming days, with falling temperatures, dust, and reduced visibility, the National Centre of Meteorology has warned. A high-pressure system is influencing conditions across the country. Sunday is expected to remain generally fair to p»»»
Clown show’: Obama breaks silence on ape video posted on Trump’s Truth Social
Barack Obama has rebuked what he described as a political “clown show” after a racist animated clip portraying him and Michelle Obama was posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account. Speaking on a podcast, the former president said the “shame” and “decorum” that once defined public office had ero»»»
U.S. Central Command strikes Islamic State in Syria - UPI.com
U.S. Central Command conducted aerial strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria from February 3 through Thursday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Central Command Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. military struck dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria while conducting retaliatory strikes for the deaths of»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: There’s something very ‘JFK’ about the secrets of Kazakhstan’s Bloody January
Set out to solve the mystery of Kazakhstan’s Bloody January events of 2022 and expect to find yourself hindered by the same kind of perplexity and uncertainty that afflicts those who attempt to unravel the truth behind the assassination of JFK. »»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Shrinking cloud cover adds to accelerating Climate Crisis
Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»
Kim inspects memorial to heroes who died in Kursk liberation (PHOTOS)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the construction site of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations, dedicated to troops who took part in the operation to liberate Kursk Region, Russia. Last spring, North Korean troops, acting under the June 2024 Comprehensive S»»»
Everyone says AI will steal junior jobs. Here’s what’s actually happening
Dubai: For months, a steady narrative has taken hold among students, parents and fresh graduates: if artificial intelligence can write, analyse, code and summarise faster than a human, what will be left for someone applying for their very first job? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»
An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US
Before the sun rose over a barren desert landscape, YouTuber Jimmy Williams watched as hundreds of subscribers took to his online chat room. A laptop balanced precariously on his knees, his iPhone framed by a ring light, he spends several hours a day dissecting the details of Nancy Guthrie's sudden»»»
ICE agents accused of lying about Minneapolis shooting - UPI.com
Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might be fired and tried with crimes for allegedly lying about a non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Jan. 14. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are on administrative leave af»»»
The spectacular multimillion-euro heist nobody noticed
It has been described as Germany's most "spectacular" bank heist in years. On a quiet weekend just after Christmas, a group of thieves broke into a High Street bank in the western town of Gelsenkirchen, by boring through a wall with an industrial drill. They looted more than 3,000 safe deposit boxe»»»
Buyers are not leaving the property market. They are just buying very differently now.
Dubai: Property markets across the Gulf are seeing a noticeable shift in how buyers evaluate risk, value and long-term stability in 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transaction volumes remain strong by historical standards, particularly in Dubai, yet the mindset b»»»
Zelensky fat-shames Orban in public insult
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has launched yet another personal attack on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, telling him that thanks to Kiev, he could “think about how to grow his belly” instead of building a capable army. The two have long been at odds due to Budapest’s refusal to support Ukrain»»»
Cuba's annual cigar fair postponed amid US oil blockade
PoliticsCubaCuba's annual cigar fair postponed amid US oil blockadeSaim Dušan Inayatullah with AP, AFPCuba has been grappeling with worsening fuel shortages as the US prevents oil shipments to the island nation. Organizers did not immediately set a new date for the Habanos Festival. https://p.dw.co»»»
US readies for potential weeks-long Iran military op – Reuters
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»»»
Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
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»»»
Amir crowns winners of Sword Equestrian Festival
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»»»
Over 140 Qatari entrepreneurs shine across 200 booths at 14th Arabian Woman Exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha The 14th edition of the “Arabian Woman Exhibition” opened on Friday, February 13, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), under the patronage of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum at the Qatar Chamber. Qatar Chamber Board Member and Chairwoman of the Qatari Busine»»»
The Diplomatic Club welcomes Ramadan with warm wishes and tradition of excellence
On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, The Diplomatic Club extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to its valued members and guests, wishing them and their loved ones a month filled with blessings, prosperity, and peace. The Diplomatic Club is recognised as one of Qatar’s most prestigi»»»
QC’s Alaqraboon Centre launches Ramadan drive for needy families
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»»»
Shura Council attends IPU Parliamentary hearing
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»»»
QatarDebate Center concludes 2nd UK Universities Arabic Debating C’ship
QNA Doha QatarDebate Center, established by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has concluded the second edition of the UK Universities Arabic Debating Championship, hosted by University of Oxford, with a record participation of 20 British universities. The Championsh»»»
US delivering priority medical supplies for Venezuela people
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’»»»
Bahrain, Iran FMs discuss regional, global affairs
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»»»
Pentagon used Claude AI to kidnap Maduro – media
The US military actively used Anthropic’s Claude AI model during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month, according to reports from Axios and the Wall Street Journal – revealing that the company’s technology played a direct role in the overseas raid. Claude was utili»»»
Navalny killed by Russia with frog poison, UK government says - UPI.com
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»»»
EU FMs meet on sideline of Munich Security Conf.
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»»»
UAE, Egypt FMs discuss ties, regional happenings
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»»»
'All records broken' as Storm Nils leaves swaths of southwest France under water
France's flood alert agency has been working round the clock over the past month amid relentless rain and a series of winter storms, the agency's chief said Saturday, as large swaths of the southwest remained under water following the passage of Storm Nils. The flood alert system in France has been»»»
Amir attends closing ceremony of HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival
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»»»
Guehi scores first Man City goal to kill off Salford, Burnley stunned in FA Cup
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 »»»
Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar final to end title drought
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»»»
Safety first: Dubai air taxi expansion to follow strict benchmarks
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»»»
Live: Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine, NATO chief Rutte tells Munich conference
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»»»
Russia fatally 'poisoned' Putin critic Navalny with rare toxin, European states say
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»»»
China President announces the elimination of tariffs on imports from all African countries except Eswatini, which has ties with Taiwan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe China President announces the elimination of tariffs on imports from all African countries except Eswatini, which has ties with Taiwan 14-0»»»
Kane brace helps Bayern widen gap atop Bundesliga
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. »»»
Switzerland Says Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Switzerland Says Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week 14-02-2026 19:56 PM Switzerland is set to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next»»»
Egypt reaffirms commitment to African stability at AU summit: FM Abdelatty
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty underscored Cairo’s commitment to advancing peace and stability across the continent as he presented the annual report of the African Union Peace and Security Council during the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. Addressing African leaders gathered to discu»»»
How the Super Bowl turned into an all-American identity crisis
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 »»»
Strong winds forecast for Saturday evening over multiple regions, gusts up to 100 km/h (INM)
Tunis, Feb 14 (TAP) - Violent winds will blow over several regions of the country on Saturday night, with gusts potentially reaching 100 kilometres per hour temporarily, accompanied locally by sand phenomena, the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»
Philippine passport surges in global rankings, unlocks broader visa-free travel for Filipinos
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-»»»
Market awaits impact of 1% rate cut on savings, loans, and government debt
The Egyptian market is awaiting banks’ return to work on Sunday to assess how lenders will adjust interest rates on savings products and loan facilities following the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to cut key rates by 1%. Last Thursday, the CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee reduced its b»»»
Sudan's Al-Hilal, South African Mamelodi Sundowns advance to CAF Champions League quarter-finals
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»»»
FATF lauds Kuwait's "significant progress" in fighting money laundering
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»»»
ECB holds interest rates as strong euro causes jitters
Agencies The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting, saying the eurozone economy remained “resilient” despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro. As expected, the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area kept its benchmark rate o»»»
MSF Suspends Some Work at Gaza's Nasser Hospital due to Presence of Armed Men
Doctors Without Borders has announced the suspension of some operations at one of Gaza 's largest functioning hospitals after patients and staff reported seeing armed, masked men roaming parts of the building. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is one of the territory's few functioning hospitals. Hundr»»»