Qatar Tribune 1h

UDST event seeks to advance transportation decarbonisation

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the Sustainable Mobility Symposium, bringing together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore pathways toward decarbonising transportation and advancing sustainable mobility solutio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QPC marks 15 yrs of National Sport Day legacy

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) organised a dialogue session titled “National Sport Day: Results and Legacy,” highlighting the achievements and long-term impact of the national initiative in promoting sports culture, healthy living, and community participation over the past 1»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar participates in 8th extraordinary meeting of GCC industry ministries’ undersecretaries

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated Tuesday in the 8th extraordinary meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries of Ministries of Industry Committee, held virtually via video conferencing. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, HE Mohammed bin Hassan Al Malki led the State of»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Youth, Sports celebrates Qatar's representatives at international events

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Youth and Sports has organised an interactive meeting entitled "Our Youth Forum," bringing together young people who represented the State of Qatar at international events during the past year. This forum was organised as part of the Ministry's commitment to strengtheni»»»

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UPI 3h

Guatemala’s attorney general tied to alleged illegal adoption network - UPI.com

A protester holds a sign during a demonstration against the election process led by the state university and the candidacy of Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras for a Constitutional Court magistrate position in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, on Monday. The University of San Carlos, the stat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BSP Leader: Even If There Is Someone from BSP in Caretaker Cabinet, They Will Serve in Personal Capacity

Even if there is someone from BSP in the caretaker cabinet, they will serve in a personal capacity, BSP Chair Krum Zarkov said on bTV in response to a question whether members of the party would be included in the caretaker government. "I am not aware of anything like that," Zarkov added, noting th»»»

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TAP 4h

Stock market posts second consecutive losing session on Tuesday

Tunis, Feb 17 (TAP) - The stock market recorded a second consecutive session in negative territory on Tuesday. The benchmark index declined 0.17% to 14,580.13 points on modest turnover of TND 7 million. No block trades were executed during the...»»»

Al Awsat 4h

Iranians Chant Slogans Against Supreme Leader at Memorials for Slain Protesters

Iranians shouted slogans against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday as they gathered to commemorate protesters killed in a crackdown on nationwide demonstrations that rights groups said left thousands dead, according to videos verified by AFP. The country's clerical authorities also staged a co»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Egypt’s Prime Minister and FM Head to Washington for Trump Peace Council Meeting

Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly headed to Washington on Tuesday ‌to ‌participate in ‌the inaugural ⁠meeting of a "Board of Peace" established by US President Donald ⁠Trump, the ‌cabinet ‌said. Madbouly is ‌attending ‌on behalf of President Abdel ‌Fattah al-Sisi and is accompanied by ⁠Foreig»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt to launch largest Mediterranean gas drilling programme in 2026

Egypt will implement its largest-ever gas drilling programme in the Mediterranean in 2026, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said on Tuesday during an inspection of Shell’s new offshore operations. The minister visited the STENA ICEMAX drillship to monitor the start of drilli»»»

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UPI 5h

Peru's Congress weighs removal of interim President Jose Jeri - UPI.com

Peru's interim president, Jose Jeri, appears before the Congressional Oversight and Accountability Committee in Lima, Peru, in January. Jeri denounced a plot against him and a clear intention to destabilize the country, after a series of videos were revealed showing semi-clandestine meetings and en»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Plan and Government’s Four-Month Timeline

Hezbollah rejected on Tuesday the Lebanese government's decision to grant the army at least four months to advance the second phase of a nationwide disarmament plan, saying it would not accept what it sees as a move serving Israel. Lebanon's cabinet tasked the army in August 2025 with drawing up an»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

UDST hosts Sustainable Mobility Symposium to advance decarbonisation, innovation in transportation

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the Sustainable Mobility Symposium, bringing together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore pathways toward decarbonising transportation and advancing sustainable mobility solutions in Qatar a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Opinion | Munich Security Conference 2026: A Report Framing Trump’s Bid to Unravel the Liberal International Order

In the halls of the Bayerischer Hof in Munich, where the 62nd session of the Munich Security Conference convened in February 2026, the atmosphere transcended that of a routine diplomatic gathering addressing scattered global crises. Instead, it felt like a direct confrontation with a profound histo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Harsher Penalties Proposed for Crimes Against Children

The government has okayed draft amendments to the Criminal Code introducing harsher penalties for offences committed against minors and underage persons. The amendments also extend the limitation periods for prosecuting perpetrators of this category of offences, the Council of Ministers said in a p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Cabinet Prolongs Protection for Displaced Ukrainians by One Year

The Council of Ministers adopted an amendment to Council of Ministers Decision No. 144 of March 10, 2022, on granting temporary protection to displaced persons from Ukraine, extending the temporary protection of displaced persons from Ukraine on the territory of Bulgaria by one year, effective from»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Cabinet Expands Staff of Bulgaria’s Cultural and Information Centre in Skopje

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday adopted a decree amending Council of Ministers Decree No. 263 of 2021 on secondary budget administrators under the Ministry of Culture, increasing the staff of Bulgaria’s Cultural and Information Centre in Skopje by one position. The measure is aimed at strengthe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Cabinet Approves Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining for 2026-2030

The outgoing Government has approved a plan to promote collective bargaining for the period 2026–2030, prioritizing the expansion of collective bargaining coverage by 2030 through coordinated efforts between the Government and social partners, the Government Information Service said on Tuesday. The»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Araghchi: General Agreement Reached on Guiding Principles in Iran-US Talks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: General Agreement Reached on Guiding Principles in Iran-US Talks 17-02-2026 16:16 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said »»»

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Al Manar 8h

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: We’ve reached an understanding on the main principles with the United States - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: We’ve reached an understanding on the main principles with the United States 17-02-2026 16:06 PM Late»»»

Gulf News 8h

Moon not sighted: Ramadan in Philippines to begin on February 19

Dubai: The Philippine National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) has officially announced that Ramadan in the country will begin on February 19. In a statement, the NCMF has confirmed that the crescent moon was not sighted, leading to the declaration that the first day of Ramadan will fall on T»»»

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Gulf News 8h

American University in Dubai, IE University to launch Global BBA

Dubai: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has partnered with the IE University to offer a new international business degree called the Global Bachelor in Business Administration (Global BBA). The four-year Global BBA will allow students to study in different parts of the world while they pursue»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

QSE index closes lower

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading lower by 64 points, or 0.56 percent, to settle at 11,362.59 points. During the session, a total of 115,628,368 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 377,231,317.105, through 22,178 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 21 co»»»

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The Barents Observer 9h

Russia launches artillery shooting next to maritime border with Norway

The Russian Northern Fleet starts live-fire exercise in the Varanger fjord, a few nautical miles from Grense Jakobselv where the Norwegian military is observing. Russia has issued warnings to both seafarers and pilots to stay away from waters close to the coast between Pechenga fjord and Grense Jak»»»

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France24 9h

Follow live: Macron, Modi hold joint press event in Mumbai on AI and defence

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a joint press event with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday during his three-day visit focused on artificial intelligence cooperation, defence deals and strengthening strategic ties. Follow FRANCE 24's live coverage.»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Mark Kelly says he will ‘seriously consider’ 2028 White House bid

US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has said he will “seriously consider” a run for the White House in 2028, as he remains embroiled in a legal and political dispute with the Trump administration over a video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders. In an interview with BBC Newsnight, the Ari»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Lent 2026: Start date, mass timings in Dubai

As Catholics prepare to mark Lent starting from tomorrow, February 18, Pope Leo XIV has called on Church members to listen, fast, and come together in a shared journey of faith. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, when a mass will be held followed by the marking of the ashes on the forehead. The whole se»»»

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Middle East Observer 10h

Infrastructure Push Anchors Kuwait’s Expansionary 2026–2027 Budget as Deficit Widens

Kuwait has unveiled a draft budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year projecting capital expenditure of approximately KWD 3.1 billion ($10 billion), underscoring the government’s continued commitment to strategic infrastructure development despite mounting fiscal pressures. The Ministry of Finance prese»»»

Al Awsat 11h

Protesters Block Beirut Roads after Cabinet Approves New Taxes that Raise Fuel Prices

Protesters blocked main roads in and around Beirut on Tuesday after Lebanon’s Cabinet approved new taxes that raise fuel prices and other products to fund public pay hikes. The Cabinet approved a tax of 300,000 Lebanese pounds (about $3.30) on every 20 liters (5.3 gallons) of gasoline on Monday. Di»»»

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BNE 11h

Kuwait ranks 30th in GDP per capita, according to Harvard study

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»»»

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BNE 11h

Ukrainian Geneva talks kick off

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 »»»

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BNE 11h

Ukrainian Geneva talks kick off

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 »»»

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24 News Agency 11h

16 new school buildings commissioned in Osh region in 2025 - | 24.KG

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Media Review: February 17

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»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Could air taxis soon operate in Sharjah?

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»»»

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Al Manar 12h

Lebanon: MP Salam Vows Tripoli Rehabilitation, Defends Tax Raise - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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, »»»

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Al Manar 12h

Imam Khamenei: Even the strongest army can sometimes be vulnerable to setbacks that prevent it from rising again - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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»»»

Business-review 13h

Romania signs preliminary deal with US mining company for critical raw materials refinery – Energy minister

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»»»

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BBC 13h

Jesse Jackson: Veteran civil rights leader who helped reshape America

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

President Iotova to Meet Caretaker PM Designate Gurov, Expected to Present Cabinet Lineup

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»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN meets UNGA President

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»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Leading in the Age of AI: Why the World’s Top Executive Coach Says Character Matters More Than Ever

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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Al Manar 13h

Israeli gliders drop three stun grenades in the southern Lebanese border town of Ayta Al-Shaab: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli gliders drop three stun grenades in the southern Lebanese border town of Ayta Al-Shaab: Al-Manar correspondent 17-02-2026 10:57 AM »»»

Al Manar 13h

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam tours Tripoli along with Social Affairs Minister Hanin Al-Sayed - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam tours Tripoli along with Social Affairs Minister Hanin Al-Sayed 17-02-2026 11:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Lebanes»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 13h

President Iotova to Meet Caretaker PM Gurov, Expected to Present Cabinet Lineup

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»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Israeli Occupation Proceeds Gaza Attacks as Hamas Rejects Disarmament Ultimatum

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»»»

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24 News Agency 14h

Cabinet of Ministers postpones taxi licensing deadline until July 1, 2026 - | 24.KG

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 »»»

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24 News Agency 14h

New Deputy Heads introduced at Ministry of Science of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

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»»»

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Novinite 14h

Analysts: Gyurov’s Caretaker Cabinet Shaped as a "Triple Coalition" Around Radev

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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Al Manar 14h

Plane carrying Russian delegation arrives in Geneva for trilateral talks on Ukraine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Plane carrying Russian delegation arrives in Geneva for trilateral talks on Ukraine 17-02-2026 09:26 AM Latest News Urgent News Plane carry»»»