The Israeli military said on Wednesday it killed a senior Hamas operative who had been convicted of orchestrating two bus bombings in 2004 that left 16 civilians dead and dozens more wounded. The bombings were among the deadliest attacks during the second intifada, the Palestinian uprising of the e»»»

More ‌heavy rain flooded several rural areas in the north of storm-battered Portugal on Wednesday, leaving levees at risk of bursting around the medieval city of Coimbra and forcing authorities to evacuate about 3,000 residents as a precaution. A succession of deadly storms has hammered mostly cent»»»

Tunis, Feb. 11 (TAP)- World investment trends in 2025 and prospects for 2026 was the main topic debated Tuesday at the 23rd session of the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) Strategic Council. This in addition to the authority's strategic analysis...»»»

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced the official working hours for ministries and federal entities during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Working hours will be from 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, working hours will be from 9am to midnight., except fo»»»

A drone strike at a mosque killed two children and injured 13 others in Sudan ’s central region of Kordofan early Wednesday, a local doctors group said, as the country's civil war continues. The Sudan Doctors Network, which monitors the conflict, said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which ar»»»

A brawl erupted in Türkiye’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle. Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who Presi»»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington this month, Jakarta's foreign ministry said Wednesday. "The government has accepted an invitation to the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, and President Prabo»»»

The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»

The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»

The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»

Repeated internet shutdowns in Iran are undermining the country's fledgling crowdfunding sector, with industry figures warning that investor trust and platform revenues have taken a significant hit, Zoomit reported on February 11. »»»

Luxury, upper luxury and upscale hotel rooms are expected to account for 76% of Saudi Arabia's total room inventory by 2030, up from 60% currently, Knight Frank said on February 11. The shift reflects demand patterns, with»»»

Kenya says it will talk to Russia over growing reports that its citizens are being recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the BBC, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi called the practice "unacceptable and clandestine", and said Nairobi had shut down illegal recruiters and would urge Mo»»»

Doha, Milan, London: beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the leading global sports, entertainment, and media organisation, has secured exclusive, multi-platform broadcast rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the Games of the XXXIV Oly»»»

1 of 3 | About 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year and researchers say their opportunities to pursue higher education are rapidly shrinking. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- About 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school e»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) honoured Qatar News Agency (QNA) during its annual Partners and Supporters Recognition Ceremony 2025, in appreciation of the agency's vital role in supporting the Society's humanitarian mission and advancing its efforts to raise cancer awareness, empower those l»»»

In a major escalation of internet censorship the internet and communication watchdog Roskomnadzor officially began restricting access to Telegram messenger in Russia on February 10, The Bell reported citing anecdotal evidence later confirmed to RBC business portal by the watchdog itself. »»»

President Iliana Yotova has vetoed amendments to the Electoral Code that sought to restrict the number of polling stations for Bulgarians living outside the European Union. The changes, passed by parliament on February 5, 2026, were returned to the National Assembly for further discussion, with Yot»»»

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unveiled a three-pronged political and legal strategy to nullify what he described as Israeli recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Moham»»»

Police confiscated more than 270,000 euros worth of drugs and arrested three people following raids on homes and stash houses in the Athens area of Nikaia, authorities said on Wednesday. Following up on a lead, the police located and arrested the alleged ringleaders of the operation, a 41-year-old »»»

Police arrested a woman in Komotini, northern Greece, on charges of robbery, weapons law violations and drug possession after she allegedly threw hydrochloric acid at a store employee during a theft, authorities said. The woman entered a clothing and jewelry store and began removing various pieces »»»

In June 2024, the State Agency for National Security (SANS) received reports concerning the non-governmental organization connected to the Petrohan violent deaths case, the Agency's acting head Denyo Denev told Parliament here on Wednesday. Members of Parliament were hearing outgoing Environment an»»»

Authorities in the Bulgarian town of Lovech have disclosed the results of a major operation targeting the distribution of counterfeit currency. During the operation, law enforcement detained a 51-year-old man, discovering more than 206,000 euros in counterfeit banknotes in his possession and at pro»»»

BELGRADE - The indictment against former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" - Hasim Taci, Kadri Veseli, Redzep Selimi and Jakup Krasnici - is based on a joint criminal enterprise, says the chair of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs, Milovan Drecun, a»»»

Vice President Iliana Yotova’s decision to nominate Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gyurov as acting prime minister triggered immediate and sharply divided reactions across the political spectrum. Parties in parliament alternately described the move as the only realistic option and a»»»

Swiss bar owner Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers acting for victims' families on Wednesday, over the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana that left 41 people dead and 115 injured. He arrived for the hearing in Sion with his wife, Jessica, whose lawyer Yaël Hayat described the late»»»

Tunis, Feb 11 (TAP) - Over 630,000 Japanese visitors had attended the national pavilion at the 2025 World Expo, held April 13-October 13, 2025, in Osaka, Kansai region, Japan, Commissioner General of Tunisia for the exhibition and Tunisian Export...»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of polling stations in a country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secretar»»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning Deputy Floor Leader Iskra Mihaylova-Koparova told journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday that President Iliana Iotova had made her decision and nominated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov for caretaker »»»

Damascus, Feb. 11 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday with Mastercard’s Middle East and Africa division aimed at strengthening the country’s digital and financial infrastructure. The agreement, signed in Damasc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory 11-02-2026 16:04 PM A Saudi official sta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian media sources report 314 settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound today, along with 705 others classified as “tourists” 11-»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ali Larijani, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing effort»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that unfair elections await Bulgaria. He was commenting on the decision of President Iliana Iotova to nominate Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as candidate for caretaker»»»

The outgoing Council of Ministers approved Wednesday an international agreement (Letter of Offer and Acceptance - LOA) BU-P-AAL, “Acquisition of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) and related equipment, spare parts, training and associated support,” and an international agree»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is exploring the use of a tunnel to offer VIP transfers between the airport and its upcoming vertiport, DXV, in what could become a seamless premium service for flying taxi passengers. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, revealed that the tunnel, located »»»

Dubai: Transavia has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai until Friday, February 13, as tensions in parts of the Middle East force the airline to avoid several airspaces. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dutch carrier said it is not flying over Iran, Iraq and Isr»»»

The old architecture of international security — built on strict controls over both conventional and non-conventional weapons — "has effectively become a thing of the past,” said political analyst Alexander Asafov, a member of the Russian Public Chamber, commenting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s »»»

Dubai: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will launch the 36th edition of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2026 from February 15 to March 25, promising 39 days of shopping promotions, community activities and cultural initiatives across the emirate. RAMADAN PRAYER TIMINGSThe festival w»»»

Skopje, 9 February 2026 (MIA) - Macedonian wineries are participating in the Wine Paris international wine fair starting Monday and until February 11, where they will showcase their potential, quality, and authenticity to the global wine community at a joint national stand under the name Macedonian»»»

Bulgaria is set to introduce private passenger rail services for the first time in its 138-year railway history, following the signing of long-term contracts by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov. The agreements were concluded with the compa»»»

Two citizens have been arrested for distributing materials related to banned extremist and terrorist organizations on social media. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported. According to the Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration, an examinati»»»

Singapore: Gold and silver prices edged higher on Wednesday as US Treasury yields declined following data showing a stall in December retail sales growth, signaling a potential economic softening ahead of key labor market data. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $5,038.73 per ounce, while US gold futures for A»»»

The Bulgarian Navy has successfully met the targets set for personnel training and planned exercises, the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, said here on Wednesday. He presented the main conclusions of an analysis of the state of the armed service component in 2025. The analysis concluded»»»

Individuals suspected of organizing mass unrest, including Emilbek Uzakbaev, Kurmanbek Dyikanbaev, and Bekbolot Talgarbekov, have been detained. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a message circulated online and in the media claiming that «75 citizens addressed President S»»»

The US is considering seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil in a bid to push Tehran toward a deal on its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing American officials. Washington has long accused Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, while Tehran has maintained that its program is stri»»»

A settlement in the Ukraine conflict was close following the meeting last year between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, but Kiev and its European backers have since acted to sabotage peace efforts, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. The two leaders»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed he has survived an assassination attempt following months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug traffickers to target him. The South American nation has been scarred by decades of conflict involving guerrillas and other armed groups. The alleged att»»»