The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps naval force has announced that the IRGC’s intelligence unit maintains round-the-clock surveillance over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil transit route connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean. IRGC Navy Launches War Game»»»

China has long ago overtaken the US when it comes to the navy, but now Beijing has also overhauled the US in submarines. China has rapidly expanded its nuclear-powered submarine production, surpassing US launch numbers and»»»

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that it says can fully charge in 12 minutes and retain 80% of its capacity after 1.5mn miles, marking a potential breakthrough in durability and charging speed in the global EV market. »»»

A Harvard University study ranked Kuwait 30th out of 145 countries in GDP per capita, recording $31,971 nominally and $51,322 adjusted for purchasing power parity under 2024 standards. The Atlas of Economic Complexity Ran»»»

Slovenia’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.1% in 2025 (chart), according to a first estimate published by the statistics office on February 16. Growth was primarily supported by domestic consumption, which rose»»»

The European Union could withhold part of a €1.6bn allocation of loans and grants to Serbia after Belgrade passed judicial reforms that are “eroding trust” in its commitment to the rule of law, the bloc’s enlargement commissioner told Reuters on February 12. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Protests in Bosnia’s capital entered a fourth day on February 16 as demonstrators demanded accountability after a tram derailment killed a 23-year-old man and seriously injured several others, including a teenage girl who lost a leg. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

Truck drivers from Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina are considering new blockades of cargo border crossings after the European Union rejected all proposals aimed at easing restrictions on their stay in the Schengen area, local media reported on February 16. »»»

A new round of peace talks kicks off today in Geneva. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kuchner have already landed and are due to begin talks in a few hours. We're getting close to the end in the sense that we're running out of time. Trump has already made it clear that he wants the deal done by June ahead »»»

The Military Prosecutor’s Office, together with the Main Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, has conducted a series of investigative and operational measures against certain former employees of the State Committee for National Security. The investiga»»»

The crescent marking the beginning of Ramadan was not sighted in Brunei on Tuesday, the country’s authorities announced. Therefore, Wednesday (February 18) will be the last day of Sha’aban while Ramadan will begin on Thursday. In a bulletin on RTB, the country’s official broadcaster, Yang Arif Awan»»»

Dubai: A festive celebration in Ambato, Ecuador took an unexpected turn when Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch, suddenly stumbled while riding a parade float. The incident happened on Sunday, February 15, during the city’s iconic Fruit and Flower Festival, which draws thousands of visitors every yea»»»

A criminal court in Thessaloniki on Tuesday convicted an ex-mayor and a former legal adviser of the Municipality of Sithonia in Halkidki, northern Greece, of breach of trust for failing to defend municipal land from private ownership claims, court officials said. According to the Athens-Macedonian »»»

The owner of a cookie factory in Trikala, central Greece, where five workers were killed in an explosion late last month, requested on Tuesday a brief postponement of his testimony before an investigative magistrate. The defendant will return to court at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the second»»»

Mayors from across the country gathered in front of the village hall in Bistritsa in support of the village mayor Samuil Popov, whose car and the front door of his home were set on fire on Monday. Popov told BTA that he accepted the show of support with gratitude and thanked all colleagues who had »»»

Symphopay is strengthening its position as a payment orchestration solution for retail on the Romanian market, following the successful implementation carried out across more than 1,750 stores in the national Profi network. Previously, the company was selected to manage complex payment and settleme»»»

The total volume of real estate transactions in 2025 reached approximately EUR 525 million, almost 30% below the EUR 750 million recorded in 2024, according to the annual report published by real estate consultancy Colliers. Romanian investors were the main source of capital on the local property m»»»

A new round of peace talks kicks off today in Geneva. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kuchner have already landed and are due to begin talks in a few hours. We're getting close to the end in the sense that we're running out of time. Trump has already made it clear that he wants the deal done by June ahead »»»

A Swiss sports commentator launched a scathing on-air attack against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, accusing it of hypocrisy for allowing Israeli athletes to compete in the Milano Cortina Winter Games while maintaining strict sanctions against Russians. Stephane Renner of Swis»»»

During a working visit to Osh region, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, attended the opening ceremony of a school in the village of Zhylaldy in Uzgen district. The head of the Cabinet noted that the old schoo»»»

A teacher from the Pleven region has been taken into custody over allegations of sexual abuse involving two 13-year-old girls, Nova TV reported. The 29-year-old mathematics instructor, who works at a school in the village of Sadovets, is accused of engaging in sexual acts with one girl and committi»»»

PETROHAN Mediapool reported that a group of 10–12 men on ATVs were in the area of Petrohan lodge hours before the deaths of three of its residents, citing testimony from Deyan Iliev, the man who found the bodies, “confirmed by the media outlet’s sources.” He spotted them in the nearby village of Gi»»»

Dubai: The Executive Council of Sharjah has approved the launch of a feasibility study into modern air transport solutions, including air taxis and cargo services, as part of efforts to strengthen the emirate’s position as a regional aviation hub. The meeting was chaired on Tuesday by Sheikh Sultan»»»

Salik has announced amended toll timings for the month of Ramadan on its social media channels. Dubai’s road toll system will be levying the following tariffs across the holy month: From Mon to Sat, the toll will be set at Dh6. For the Zakat calculator, click here. On these days, the toll will dip »»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday introduced Igli Tafa as the new head of the 'National Agency for Information Society' (AKSHI), as the agency faces scrutiny linked to an ongoing investigation involving private companies. During the presentation, Rama addressed the situation of former AKSHI direct»»»

The landscape of dental care is evolving fast. Recent technological advancements like laser are revolutionizing many dental procedures. This way, more and more patients are benefiting from reduced pain and shorter recovery times, not to mention excellent results. If you’re searching for high-qualit»»»

Tunis, Feb. 17, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia secured first place at the 2nd edition of the Al-Ahram International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition "Cleopatra" held in Cairo from February 12 to 15, 2026. It achieved an exceptional haul of 46 gold medals...»»»

1/11Ramadan decorations in Abu Dhabi.Afra Alnofeli/Gulf News2/11Muslims worldwide are preparing for a month of fasting, reflection, and charity.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News3/11A woman inspects lanterns for sale at a market in the Abbasiyya district of central Cairo as Muslims prepare for the holy month o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces delivered a massive retaliatory strike on Ukraine's military-industrial complex facilities and energy infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "In response to the terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian regime on »»»

The US Department of War is close to cutting ties with key AI partner Anthropic, the company behind the Claude model, and designating it a supply chain risk, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a Pentagon official. The label is typically reserved for entities linked to states that Washington considers»»»

A high-level delegation from the United Kingdom comprising: – Daniel Kawczynski – Chairman of the Libyan British Development Association (LBDA) and former Member of the British House of Commons. – Mark Field – Politician, former Member of Parliament, and former Minister of State for Asia and the Pa»»»

BusinessGermany inflation rises 2.1% at start of 2026Richard ConnorIncreases in food and fuel prices were the main drivers of inflation in Germany, new statistics confirmed. https://p.dw.com/p/58tg7People in Germany saw themselves paying more for food compared to a year agoImage: Michael Bihlmayer/»»»

Dubai: A Saudi appeals court has ruled that an Egyptian woman is entitled to a share of her late husband’s estate worth more than 150 million riyals (around 1.8 billion Egyptian pounds), concluding a high-profile inheritance dispute involving a Saudi businessman. The Jeddah Personal Status Court of»»»

Abu Dhabi: Passengers travelling between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi are facing disruption after Etihad Airways confirmed cancellations and delays due to an “unplanned industrial action.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said in a travel update, “Etihad Airways fl»»»

Nathaniel Copsey, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Bulgaria, has visited the Kalotina border checkpoint together with outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov to observe how the EU’s Entry/Exit System is being implemented at the bloc’s external land borders, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan this morning. At the beginning of the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince of »»»

Romania’s general government debt reached 1,121 billion lei in November 2025, up from 1,116 billion lei in the previous month, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance and cited by Agerpres. As a share of GDP, government debt increased to 60.2%, from 60% in August, based on the GDP fi»»»

A 17th century Swedish Navy shipwreck buried underwater in central Stockholm for 400 years has suddenly become visible due to unusually low Baltic Sea levels. The wooden planks of the ship's well-preserved hull have since early February been peeking out above the surface of the water off the island»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: MP Salam Vows Tripoli Rehabilitation, Defends Tax Raise 17-02-2026 12:41 PM Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam at Tripoli Port (February 17, »»»

Dubai: It looks like Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar’s upcoming second installment of his hit spy series has landed in controversy ahead of its theatrical release this March. According to reports, Mumbai’s civic authorities BMC have initiated action against Dhar's production banner, B62 Studios, ci»»»

A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome avenue on Sunday night, in a Carnival parade that has drawn fire for its tribute to a sitting president in an election year. Samba school Academicos de Niteroi kicked off three days»»»

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton accused President Donald Trump of staging a "cover-up" over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Days before her scheduled deposition before a Congressional committee, Clinton said the Republicans probing her are trying to deflect attention awa»»»

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime US civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate and African American icon died on Tuesday aged 84, his family said. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday aged 84, had a three-pronged career of civil rights, liberal missions and political activism, and his two White »»»

Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region, inaugurated on Monday two major aviation projects at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam: a dedicated General Aviation Terminal for private flights and the Kingdom’s first Category III Instrument Landing System (IL»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stressed Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw its forces from south Lebanon as long as Hezbollah has weapons. “Our presence at five points in southern Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement, but we imposed it, and the United States accepted it," Katz ad»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government gives a top priority to restructuring economic entities during the current phase. Madbouly made the remarks in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa on Monday, February 16, 2026, to follow up on the developments o»»»