Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) Board Chair Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated on Monday several advanced factories to produce food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and construction materials in Sudair City for I»»»

Lebanon's government said Monday that the army would need at least four months to implement the second phase of the military's plan to disarm Hezbollah in the country's south. Lebanon's government last year committed to disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, which was badly weakened in a recent war with »»»

Police officers have detained a suspect in Leninsky district of Bishkek on suspicion of inducing others to use narcotic substances. According to the press service of the district police department, a report was received via the 102 service stating that an unidentified young man at a house on Matyev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Program and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengthening the cybersec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network debuted its first Arabic-language Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) curated service on Samsung TV Plus in MENA, with plans to expand to some European markets soon. The new curated service titled Al Jazeera World will feature captivating documentaries focuse»»»

A recent autopsy report has provided a look into the final moments of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, whose life was cut short earlier this month in a fatal collision in Dwarka. The medical findings confirm that the impact of the crash caused catastrophic injuries, specifically identifying severe inte»»»

China’s South-to-North Water Transfer Project has delivered 64.73bn cubic metres of water to the country’s arid north over the past year, bringing cumulative transfers to more than 83bn cubic metres since operations began, according to official data released in November 2025. Nearly 118mn people no»»»

China’s South-to-North Water Transfer Project has delivered 64.73bn cubic metres of water to the country’s arid north over the past year, bringing cumulative transfers to more than 83bn cubic metres since operations began, according to official data released in November 2025. Nearly 118mn people no»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the Ministry is pressing ahead with its projects under the 2025-2030 strategic plan, guided by a comprehensive vision focused on full automation of services and strengthened electronic integration»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has officially launched the “Enhancing Early Childhood Education” project under the slogan “Their Beginning Has a Story.” The launch took place during a formal ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters yesterday. The event was a»»»

Grammy-winning US songwriter Billy Steinberg, a key figure behind several chart-topping hits including Madonna's Like a Virgin, has died aged 75. Steinberg's family described him as a "visionary lyricist, devoted husband, loving father, and one of the most influential songwriters of his era". His s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 32 of January 28, 2022 «On the Procedure for Handling Investor Complaints and Supporting Them.» This decision was made to improve the investor protection mechanism. According to the document, the status of the authorized body is clar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday officially launched Semiotics of Nature: Recharging Nature with Meaning for Environmental Ethics and Action, a book that calls for rethinking humanity’s relationship with the natural world through an I»»»

India’s expanded military budget shows how strategic competition with rivals China and Pakistan is heating up. Over $86.7bn was set aside for defence in the national budget for 2026-27, representing a 15% increase from the previous financial year and a 25% increase from 2024-25. This increased spen»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday criticized the Lebanese government for offering “continuous concessions” to Israel, suggesting that the Lebanese state should halt all steps related to the so-called arms monopolization plan. “If you want to surrender, amend the constitution, because the»»»

Administrative liability for showing disrespect toward teachers and interfering in their professional activities is set to be tightened in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments, drafted by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, affect offenders, parents of minors, and officials. Disresp»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed the Law on Combating Corruption. The document has been officially published. It will enter into force in 10 days. The new law systematizes state anti-corruption policy—from prevention to combating and mitigating the consequences of corruption offenses. The documen»»»

US President Donald Trump said a US operation against Cuba, similar to the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is unnecessary. "I don't want to answer that. Why would I answer that? If I was, it wouldn't be a very tough operation, as you can figure. But I don't think that'll be neces»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

A rare Pokémon trading card has sold for a record $16,492,000 including buyer’s premium at an online auction in New Jersey, becoming the most expensive Pocket Monster card ever to change hands at a public sale, Japan’s Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Strategic alignment on defence production and technology cooperation is set to guide talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. According to a pos»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning, transforming what began as a festive tribute at Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome into a full-blown political s»»»

Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning, transforming what began as a festive tribute at Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome into a full-blown political s»»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

The violence that happened in the Yemeni city of Ataq last week that killed five and injured dozens cannot be reduced to a clash between protesters and security forces, nor to a banned rally or raised slogans. It was a stark reminder that the Southern Issue is no longer a postponed file in Yemen’s »»»

Jeffrey Epstein counselled senior Saudi officials to abandon the initial public offering (IPO) of state oil giant Saudi Aramco, warning that a listing would expose the Kingdom to sovereign liability and intrusive audits. A»»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

Turkey's Akbank (AKBNK) has sold $600mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3298828966 - US00971YAN04) at a coupon rate and yield-to-investor of 7.95% (priced at 100.00), the lender said on February 13. »»»

Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform Uzum has reported a 2025 net profit of $176mn with strong growth in its fintech and ecommerce businesses. Gross merchandise value (GMV) across ecommerce exceeded $500mn, up 1.5 times y»»»

Turkey's Akbank (AKBNK) has sold $600mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3298828966 - US00971YAN04) at a coupon rate and yield-to-investor of 7.95% (priced at 100.00), the lender said on February 13. »»»

Romania’s economy contracted by 1.9% q/q and 1.4% y/y in Q4 2025, resulting in overall growth of just 0.6% for the full year (chart), according to flash estimates published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on February 13. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

An Albanian film and theatre actor has taken the government to court, alleging that her face and voice were used without permission to create a virtual cabinet member promoted as an anti-corruption tool, Reuters reported. »»»

North Macedonia will begin purchasing US liquefied natural gas once the new gas interconnector with Greece is completed, under a framework for a new Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade agreed with the United States, the White House announced on February 12. »»»