Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: Even the strongest army can sometimes be vulnerable to setbacks that prevent it from rising again 17-02-2026 12:15 PM Latest»»»

Romania has signed a preliminary document with a US mining company that holds exploitation licences for rare deposits in Greenland, aiming to develop a critical raw materials refinery in Romania, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Monday evening on Antena 3 CNN. According to the minister, the gove»»»

Jesse Jackson, a key figure during the US civil rights movement of the 1960s, was known for being the first African-American to make the jump from activism to major-party presidential politics. A protege of Martin Luther King Jr, Jackson built a career around working to politically organise and imp»»»

President Iliana Iotova will receive caretaker prime minister designate Andrey Gurov at the President's Administration on Wednesday, the President’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. On February 12, Iotova designated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as caretaker prime min»»»

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with the President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, HE Annalena Baerbock at the UN headquarters in New York. During the meeting, HE the President of the Gen»»»

Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into boardrooms and back offices, and the pressure on senior leaders is no longer just about mastering new tools. It is about how they behave when algorithms expose every decision and misstep. The World Economic Forum estimates that nearly 39 percent of work»»»

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President Iliana Iotova will receive caretaker prime minister Andrey Gurov at the President's Administration on Wednesday, the President’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. On February 12, Iotova appointed Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as caretaker prime minister and t»»»

Israeli occupation forces carried out a new wave of bombing and demolition operations early Tuesday, targeting multiple areas across the Gaza Strip in what marked a renewed field escalation in both the north and south. Israeli artillery shelled eastern areas of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while w»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Government Resolution No. 519 of September 23, 2013 «On Approval of the Rules for Organizing Passenger Transportation by Road in the Kyrgyz Republic.» The decision was made to create conditions for taxi drivers to obtain licenses. According to the »»»

New Deputy Heads of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Kyrgyz Republic have been introduced to the ministry’s staff. According to the order of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev: The previous two deputy ministers, Aibek Chotonov and Nurlan Omurov, were relieved»»»

The emerging outlines of Andrey Gyurov’s caretaker cabinet suggest a strong emphasis on technical expertise rather than political weight, according to sociologist Elena Darieva, speaking on bTV. She said the approach appears focused on bringing in professionals capable of stepping into ministries i»»»

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The Philippines is putting safe and ethical labour migration at the forefront after taking over as chair of the 9th Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD), a key platform connecting labor-sending and labour-receiving countries in Asia. In a statement, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) secretary Hans Cacdac sai»»»

Dubai: Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has reached new heights in 2025, underscoring the contribution of Filipinos working abroad, including millions based in the UAE. Cash remittances reached an all-time high of $3.52 billion in December 2025, pushing up the total to $35.63 bil»»»

Each year during the holy month of Ramadan, incidents of so-called “online begging” re-emerge, as fraudsters exploit the prevailing atmosphere of compassion and generosity to solicit financial assistance from donors through internet platforms and social media. Authorities have warned the public aga»»»

An unofficial outline of the expected caretaker cabinet headed by Andrey Gyurov has begun to circulate, with multiple familiar political figures likely to return to government. According to information reported by bTV, the proposed lineup must be formally submitted to President Iliana Yotova no lat»»»

At a plenary session on Monday, the Romanian Senate passed a bill ratifying of the Agreement between the Government of Romania and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on cooperation in the field of prevention, containment and removal of the effects in case of emergencies signed in Bucharest on Octo»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu highlighted at the Munich Security Conference, among other key points, the need to use EU funding for NATO defense needs."Today, at the Munich Security Conference, I opened the working session 'Implications of Warfare with Autonomous Systems, Including Drones' »»»

Maritime security in the Black Sea was the main topic of discussions between Romania, Canada, the Philippines, Norway, Iceland, and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs at the 2026 Munich Security Conference.The Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, participated on Sunday in th»»»

Dubai: This Ramadan, the night sky offers something truly extraordinary. On Saturday, 21 February 2026, Al Thuraya Astronomy Center invites you to witness a rare planetary parade from the serene Al Qudra Desert in Dubai. Also Read: Scorpion season brings weather changes to UAE: What to expect this »»»

Tunis, February 17, 2026 (TAP) – The Agency of Industry Promotion and Innovation (APII) organized, on Monday, a training session in Tunis focused on the TIMA (Tunisian Industry Manufacturing Assessment) tool.The initiative is designed to strengthen...»»»

Dubai: One of the most beloved singer-songwriters of the past four decades is finally making his Middle East debut in Dubai. A legend comes to the UAEGrammy Award-winning artist Richard Marx will perform live at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday October 3, 2026, marking his first ever concert in the Midd»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, headed the Chamber’s delegation at the 41st Meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development and the Mecca Halal Forum, held from February 14 to 16 in Mecca, Saudia Arabia. The »»»

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Doha: Qatar Calendar has announced its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. Qatar Calendar, presented by Visit Qatar, is the national unified platform showcasing»»»

Dubai: Mark your calendars! The Filipino community in the UAE is set to come together on June 7 for the celebration of the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day. The annual ceremony will take place at the Zabeel Halls 2 & 3 of the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubbed as “Kalayaan 2026,” the celebration i»»»

The outgoing government will meet Tuesday to discuss a draft decision approving the 2026 funding of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government press service said. The agenda includes 21 items, covering a range of administrative, European, and property-related matters. Ministers are set to revi»»»

Dubai: After nearly a decade of teaching in the UAE, Filipina educator Apple Grace Bernadas has taken center stage in Europe and won over all four judges in the blind auditions of The Voice of Finland. Bernadas, who previously worked as a teacher in Dubai, secured a rare four-chair turn on the popu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation – Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, organised an awareness event dedicated to adolescents living with diabetes on Saturday, February 14, at La Cigale Hotel, with the participation of 40 adolescents living with diabete»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution imposing a temporary ban on the import of fruit seedlings into Kyrgyzstan. According to the document, the import of fruit seedlings, with the exception of the varieties specified in the appendix to the resolution, will be prohibited fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Since its launch, the Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum at Qatar Foundation has been more than a gallery; it is a space for dialogue, imagination, and hands-on creativity. With community engagement at its core, the museum has unveiled a series of workshops inspired by the legendary Maq»»»

The US and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to c»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted a resolution «On National Telecommunications Operators.» This document was adopted to strengthen information sovereignty and the sustainable development of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of the Digital»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»