Gulf News 5m

K-Pop trail under scanner in Kochi schoolgirl tragedy

Kochi: Shocking cyber trail details have surfaced in the death of 16-year-old Aditya in Chottanikkara, with investigators widening their probe to examine the role of a shadowy Instagram account allegedly targeting minors. Aditya left home on January 27 stating she was going to school but was later »»»

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The Peninsula 6m

Ministry of Endowments unveils comprehensive Ramadan plan

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has announced an extensive package of religious, charitable and community programs for Ramadan 1447 AH under the slogan “Obedience and Forgiveness.” The announcement was made during a press conference at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd a»»»

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Kathimerini 8m

Prosecutor upgrades charges in cookie factory explosion

A prosecutor investigating a deadly explosion at a cookie factory in central Greece that killed five workers on January 26 has upgraded the charges against three men arrested over the incident to homicide with possible intent, according to state-run broadcaster ERT. The owner of the Violanta factor»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Prime Minister meets Minister-President of Bavaria

Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Saturday with Minister-President of the State of Bavaria in the Federal Republic of Germany, HE Dr. Markus Soder on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting,»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Cold weather returns to Qatar as northwesterly winds set in

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures will see a drop starting tomorrow, February 15, 2026, due to northwesterly winds. The Qatar Meteorology Department said that the cold weather will return to Qatar, with an increased feeling of chill expected from tomorrow evening. "This is due to the effect of northwesterl»»»

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BBC 27m

Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly

World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, have been gathering in Munich for Europe's biggest security and defence conference. The burning question on everyone's minds: is America still an ally of Europe? The k»»»

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Kuna 29m

Al-Salam Charity inaugurates "Peace Village 3" to support communities in Yemen

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Al-Salam Association for Humanitarian and Charitable Work inaugurated "Peace Village 3" in Yemen as part of its humanitarian and development efforts aimed at improving the quality of life and providing an integrated environment for residents through a package of vital servi»»»

Kathimerini 32m

Attiki Odos to shut down intersections for maintenance

Two entries to the Attiki Odos beltway towards the Athens International Airport will be closed to traffic until 6 a.m. on Monday morning for heavy maintenance work, the highway’s operator has said. The closures will affect the Elefsina entry (Intersection 1) and Egaleo (Intersection 5). The opErato»»»

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Gulf News 32m

UAE President and Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal ties and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi today with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. The meeting, which took place during the Qatari Emir’s fraternal visit to the UAE, saw the two leaders discuss the close relations between thei»»»

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Sputnik 33m

Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Military Energy and Supply Lines

Russian forces targeted energy and transportation infrastructure, a central missile and artillery weapons base and temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) reported on Saturday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces, an»»»

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France24 38m

US doesn't want to separate from Europe 'but revitalise' alliance, Rubio tells allies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to assuage European leaders' worries about fraying ties with Washington as he addressed the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, telling the annual gathering that Europe and the US "belong together" and that Washington wants to "revitalise"»»»

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BBC 39m

Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference

Europe must be ready to fight to protect its people, values, and way of life, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told world leaders on Saturday. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Starmer also called for deeper links and cooperation, including economic ties, between the UK and EU. The PM stre»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Amir, UAE President discuss regional and international developments

Abu Dhabi: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi today. Discussion during the meeting, focused on the latest regional and international developments, primarily the situation in the Middle East»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Indian passport climbs to 75th in Feb 2026, visa-free access now for 56 destinations

India’s passport has risen to 75th position in the Henley Passport Index for February 2026, up from 85th last year and 80th at the start of 2026. India has moved up 10 spots in the passport index, with citizens now able to visit 56 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, one more than in Janua»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister of Barbados

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent Saturday a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Barbados, HE Mia Mottley on the occasion of her winning a third term in the general elections.»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Prime Minister meets with Bavarian counterpart 

Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today, February 14, 2026, with HE Dr. Markus Söder, Prime Minister of the state of Bavaria in the Federal Republic of Germany, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Duri»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Prime Minister sends congratulation to Bangladesh Nationalist Party Leader

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulation to leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Tariq Rahman on his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections.»»»

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Gulf News 45m

UAE sets strict new rules on generative AI in schools, banning use for under-13s

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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Qatar Tribune 45m

Prime minister sends congratulations to Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Tariq Rahman, on his party's victory in the parliamentary elections.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 45m

Prime minister congratulates prime minister of Barbados

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Barbados HE Mia Mottley, on the occasion of her winning a third term in the general elections.»»»

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Sputnik 45m

White House Publishes Valentine's Card Featuring Greenland

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The White House on Saturday published a Valentine's Day card featuring Greenland and a message calling to "define our situationship." The image, published on X, shows a map of Greenland placed inside the outline of a heart. "It's time we define our situationship," the message on »»»

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Sputnik 45m

Witkoff, Kushner to Attend Ukraine Settlement Meeting in Geneva - Rubio

WASHINGTON (sputnik) - US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will participate in Ukraine settlement talks in Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "And our negotiators, Steve Witkoff, now Ja»»»

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24 News Agency 51m

Nephew of Tashiev dismissed as head of transport prosecutor's office — media - | 24.KG

Nurgazy Matisakov, head of the transport prosecutor’s office, has been relieved of his duties, sources told Kaktus.media. According to the media outlet, Matisakov was dismissed as part of personnel changes within the prosecution system. He previously held several positions in the prosecution author»»»

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Kuna 53m

Egyptian Pres. congratulates Kuwait on Nat'l, Liberation Days

CAIRO, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi extended congratulations to the State of Kuwait, its leadership, government and people, on the 65th National Day and the 35th Liberation Day.The greetings were conveyed during a visit by Secretary-General of the Egyptian Presidency Moha»»»

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PM meets with Foreign Ministers of Oman, Syria on sidelines of Munich Security Conference

Munich: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met on Saturday, February 14, 2026, separately with HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, and HE Asaad Al-Shaibani, M»»»

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Prime Minister meets with Dutch Prime Minister

Munich: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with HE Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, they»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Rubio's Speech to European Allies Takes Softer Tone but Sticks to Trump's Stance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-ho»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bridge on Kalinin Street in Bishkek to be closed for reconstruction - | 24.KG

Road repairs will begin on Kalinin Street in Bishkek starting February 15. The Department of the Patrol Police Service reported. According to it, the reconstruction will be carried out on the bridge located on this street. The work is aimed at widening the roadway and increasing traffic capacity. D»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Two withdraw from banned cell in Ton district, 33 punished - | 24.KG

Two local residents have publicly renounced their participation in the banned religious extremist organization Yakyn Inkar in Ton district of Issyk-Kul region. The district police department reported. According to law enforcement officials, on February 12 officers of the Service for Countering Extr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sabalenka, Swiatek withdraw from WTA 1000 event in Dubai

Paris, France: Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the world's top two players, have both pulled out of next week's WTA 1000 event in Dubai, tournament organizers announced. Sabalenka has not played since losing the Australian Open final to Elena Rybakina last month. “I'm really sorry I have to withdr»»»

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TAP 1h

Relatively strong to strong winds forecast on Saturday

Tunis, Feb.14 (TAP) - Relatively strong to strong winds are forecast on Saturday in northern coasts and the south with sand and dust storms, moving to the midland and the north through the night and Sunday.The maximum wind speed is expected to range...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Regional Development Minister: All but One Lot of Hemus Motorway Have Building Permits

Building permits have already been issued for all of Hemus Motorway's lots except one, outgoing Minister of Regional Development Ivan Ivanov told reporters in Suhindol on Saturday. He noted that he is leaving behind resolved issues that need to be completed, but also that funding needs to be secure»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Music Market Shows Double-Digit Growth, Study Finds

The Bulgarian music market is growing at double-digit rates, according to a new national study on the state and development of the country’s music industry, which will be presented on February 24 in Sofia. The research was commissioned by the Association of Independent Music Publishers and Producer»»»

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Kuna 1h

Egypt reaffirms African solidarity with Palestinian rights at AU Summit

CAIRO, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Egypt emphasized the importance of continued African solidarity with the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost of which is the right to establish an independent state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with interna»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Ons Jabeur partners with Qatar Foundation to develop women’s sports

Two-time Wimbledon runner-up and international ambassador for the program wants to help ensure girls are “free to dream big” Doha, Qatar: Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis player and two-time Wimbledon runner-up, has joined Qatar Foundation as the international ambassador of its Creating Pathways pro»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

China Warns US 'Plotting' on Taiwan Could Lead to 'Confrontation'

Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States on Saturday against "plotting" on Taiwan, saying it could lead to a "confrontation" with China. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Foreign Minister Wang said that any future "instigating and plotting to split China through »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Rubio: “This is not an expression of xenophobia, it is not hate, it is a fundamental act of national sovereignty” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Rubio: “This is not an expression of xenophobia, it is not hate, it is a fundamental act of national sovereignty” 14-02-2026 11:03 AM Lates»»»

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Drone Strikes Kill 2 in Ukraine, Russia Ahead of Geneva Talks

Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia, officials said Saturday, ahead of fresh talks next week aimed at ending the war. An elderly woman died when a Russian drone hit a residential building in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said. In Ru»»»

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Al Manar 1h

US Smuggled Starlinks into Iran Amid Deadly Riots, WSJ Reports

The administration of US President Donald Trump covertly smuggled around 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran amid that erupted across the Islamic Republic earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reports, substantiating Tehran’s findings of foreign interference behind the deadly»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait, Canada FMs meet on sidelines of Munich Security Conference

MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, in the German city of Munich.In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said »»»

Kuna 1h

CAIT launches unified AI-powered platform to enhance citizen, resident experience

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) launched on Saturday a unified platform project to manage the citizen and resident experience across all government entities, in cooperation with global technology firm Sprinklr.In a statement to KUNA, CAIT said a key pil»»»

Novinite 1h

Buyers Choose Location Over Size as Bulgarian Housing Prices Rise

The housing market in Bulgaria is undergoing notable shifts, with buyers increasingly prioritizing location and accessibility over sheer size. According to the latest analysis by “ADDRESS Real Estate,” the rising property prices in 2025, which climbed between 15 and 20 percent in major cities like »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: Hariri to take part in elections, won't ally with Hezbollah

During meetings he held Friday with several prominent figures and members of parliament, ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri emphasized that "Lebanon and the region are witnessing a strategic shift, and Lebanon has a golden opportunity as a result of the collapse of the Iranian and Hezbollah project," a »»»

Sana 1h

Syria’s Foreign Minister discusses transitional justice with ICC president

Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA) Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, held talks on Saturday with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The discussions focused on transitional justice in Syria, accountability for war crimes and »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Energy Minister hosts farewell for QatarEnergy’s Executive Vice President for Industrial Cities

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, hosted a special farewell reception in honour of Abdulaziz Jassim Al-Muftah, the retiring Executive Vice President for Industrial Cities at QatarEnergy. In remarks at the reception»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir arrives in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at the Al Bateen Airport by President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Conflict in Iran Impacted Entire Middle East – Chinese Foreign Minister

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The situation in Iran has impacted the entire Middle East, and both sides must avoid new conflicts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday. "The situation in Iran has impacted peace in the Middle East, so both sides must exercise caution and avoid new conflicts," Wang sa»»»

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Sana 2h

Trump: President al-Sharaa is doing a great job for the Syrian people

Washington, Feb.14 (SANA)-U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed on Saturday that President Ahmad al-Sharaa is doing a great job for the Syrian people and is working to unify the country. “The President of Syria is doing a very good job, working to unify the country, and we are satisfied with the wor»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Abbas Urges Removal of Israeli 'Obstacles' on Gaza Ceasefire

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas called on Saturday for the removal of "all obstacles" he said Israel has imposed on the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, in a speech at an African Union summit in Ethiopia. "We emphasize the need to lift all obstacles imposed by the Israe»»»

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