Eight days after a deadly migrant boat crash off Chios that killed 15 people, investigators continue gathering testimonies from survivors hospitalized with severe injuries. An Afghan passenger with a fractured arm and ribs testified he saw and heard nothing before impact. “It was dark, there was no»»»

A working meeting of the Energy and Water Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan took place in Tashkent, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan reported. The meeting was attended by Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan’s Water Resources Minister Sha»»»

Riyadh: Qatar Chamber has participated in the inauguration ceremony of the 35th edition of the Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2026, which was opened by the Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majed Al-Hogail, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.»»»

MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Saturday separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates»»»

Munich, Feb.14 ( SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met Saturday with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, both sides discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and wa»»»

Farmers across Najran Region have started the date palm pollination season, a critical phase in ensuring a high-quality harvest in this vital agricultural sector. According to local farmer Ahmed Al-Saqour, the process begins each February with the emergence of palm spathes and follows a rigorous pr»»»

Personnel changes have taken place at the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan, the presidential press service reported. Baimurza Maatov has been relieved of his post as First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Kyrgyz Republic. He has held this position since 2024. Malik Bekturganov has been app»»»

Washington: The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of a 22-year-old Indian student at the University of California in Berkeley, as local authorities continue search operations in the East Bay area. "Consulate General of India in San Francis»»»

Bulgarian President Iliyana Iotova met with Theodore Deutch, Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee, on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference to discuss rising hate speech and the retreat from human rights protection, the Bulgarian head of State's press secretariat »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that he had discussions with the President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on overall developments considering the current regional situation, as well as prospects for »»»

Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Assad Hassan al-Shaibani, met on Saturday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Both sides affirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Rafah in souther Gaza Strip 14-02-2026 14:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery shells Rafah in souther »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hariri Announces Participation in Parliamentary Elections 14-02-2026 14:57 PM The former prime minister Saad Hariri delivered on Saturday a»»»

Al-Jumum Governorate recently hosted a hiking event to promote public health and sustainable ecotourism. Organized in collaboration with the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation and various local government agencies, the initiative successfully integrated community sports with a cultural exploratio»»»

Palestinian author Safaa Al-Nabaheen has kept working in Gaza through Israeli attacks, the loss of loved ones and food shortages. She has won fellowships, residencies and admission in Western universities. But the bureaucracy of occupation keeps her tied, against her will, in the besieged enclave. »»»

Dubai: Container shipping companies are bracing for weaker earnings in 2026 as the potential reopening of the Red Sea route threatens to accelerate a decline in freight rates and expose deep-rooted oversupply across the industry. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carrier»»»

Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA)-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Hassan Al-Shibani, met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, stressing the»»»

Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa. African leaders will gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. After 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. Also, for families separated for more than a de»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Bloc MP Hussein Hajj Hasan stressed on Saturday that national sovereignty can’t be achieved by yielding or keeping quiet while the Israeli enemy goes ahead with its aggression on Lebanon. Talking during a ceremony in the place where former Hezbollah S.G. »»»

Italy pledged Friday to deepen cooperation with African countries during its second Italy-Africa summit, the first on African soil, aimed at reviewing projects started in critical sectors such as energy and infrastructure during Italy’s first phase of the Mattei Plan for Africa. The plan, launched »»»

The Denon gallery that houses many of the Louvre's most valuable paintings was hit by ​a ‌water leak early on Friday, in the latest setback for the world-famous museum already rattled by a spectacular jewel heist, rolling strikes ⁠and a massive ticket fraud investigation. After a break-in and strik»»»

A man who on Friday attempted to stab a French officer during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe monument in central Paris has died from his injuries after being shot by police. The suspect was released from prison in December after having served a 12-year sentence for terror-related charges. A man »»»

Jaipur: A tragic road accident in Chaksu, Jaipur claimed the lives of five people, including a woman, after a car crashed into a trailer on the Kota–Jaipur National Highway (NH-52). The victims were residents of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. According to Chaksu Police Station SHO Manohar Lal Meghwal, t»»»

Kolkata: A secondary (Madhyamik) examination student died by allegedly committing suicide in the Topsia area of Kolkata, the police said on Saturday. The girl committed suicide by hanging herself with a veil after her Mathematics examination did not go well. According to police sources, the body of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has announced the regulation of working hours for private sector establishments during the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry capped working hours at 36 hours per week and a maximum of six hours per day, in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Law in the»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova held talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Iotova's press secretariat reported here on Saturday. Key topics included the upcoming Three Seas Initiative summit, hosted this year by Croatia. The i»»»

From a 91-year-old sprinter clocking under 40 seconds in the 200 metres to a 68-year-old former wheelchair user running the 10,000m, the inaugural Open Masters Games in the UAE capital has turned into a celebration of grit, grace and second chances. The curtain falls on Sunday on the 10-day sportin»»»

The current administration’s foreign policy “is inherently difficult to analyze” because its statements “often lack a coherent foundation or consistent meaning,” Prof. Joe Siracusa of Curtin University’s Global Futures Platform told Sputnik, commenting on Secretary Rubio’s speech at this year’s Mun»»»

Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA)-Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, held talks on Saturday with a number of U.S.Congressmen, headed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria and the region, with »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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"»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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.»»»

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 »»»