Egypt arrests woman over alleged Hajj visa scam
Dubai: Egyptian authorities have arrested a woman accused of defrauding would-be pilgrims of more than one million Egyptian pounds through a bogus Hajj and Umrah visa scheme, security officials said. Investigators said the suspect advertised discounted pilgrimage visas and travel programmes on soci»»»
UAE top court orders retrial in Dh870,000 fraud case
The Federal Supreme Court has ordered a retrial in a case in which four defendants were accused of attempting to defraud a man into withdrawing a previous lawsuit by misleading him over a cash payment. Prosecutors said the defendants sought to induce the complainant to waive an earlier case by fals»»»
NESDB holds Istanbul meeting to advance Libya’s food security programmes
The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) announced last Saturday that it had held, on the same day, an expanded technical meeting in Istanbul. This meeting brought together the its working group (the International Cooperation Office and the Planning and Follow-up Department), alon»»»
Ministry launches boat auction through Sooum App
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Coasts and Border Security announced a boat auction through the Sooum app. Interested individuals can place their bids from February 17, 2026, at 7am until February 19, 2026, at 7am. The boats will be available for inspection at the headquarters of the Genera»»»
Protests Held Across Bulgaria over Road Conditions, Traffic Fatalities
A series of civic protests against poor road infrastructure and what participants describe as a “war on the roads” were held in the Bulgarian towns of Elhovo, Cherven Bryag, Montana and Dobrich. The demonstrations were police-monitored and in some cases led to temporary traffic disruptions or road »»»
'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the centre of attention at the Munich Security Summit, as European leaders wondered apprehensively what tone he would strike in his remarks on Saturday. While his speech did not fully allay their concerns, it has been viewed as a reassurance to allies that whil»»»
Germany’s Proposal to Use $106B From Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Fails – Report
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier stressed that "any unilateral actions regarding the country’s sovereign assets, such as indefinite freezing or attempting to present their de facto confiscation as a 'reparations loan,’" grossly violate international law." French Presiden»»»
Military Industrialisation Organisation signs major strategic agreement with Turkish company to begin a new industrial phase
The new administration of Libya’s Tripoli based Military Industrialization Organisation announced last Saturday (14 February) the signing of a strategic industrial cooperation agreement with a leading Turkish company specializing in advanced industries. It refrained from naming the Turkish company.»»»
UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 kicks off in Dubai
Under the patronage of Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 kicked off on Sunday at Dubai Police Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Organised by Dubai Police in cooperation with the World Rescue Organisation, the championship brin»»»
China Confirms Visa-free Access for Canada, UK Visitors from Feb 17
China confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to visit the country visa-free from Tuesday, after the two countries' leaders had announced such agreements following official trips to Beijing. British and Canadian prime ministers Keir Starmer and Mark Carney both visited Beijing in »»»
UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The UK wants action taken following evidence Russia killed political prisoner Alexei Navalny with frog poison, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said. Two years ago, Russian opposition leader Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died suddenly in the the Siberian prison where he was be»»»
Health Minister: Nat'l celebrations renew commitment to diligent work
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi said Sunday that celebrating the national holidays represents a renewal of commitment to continuing diligent work.His remarks came in a press statement during the national exhibition "Pride and Honor," held at the Ministry of Health he»»»
Qatar Investment Authority backs Axiom Space's funding round to support space infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced its investment in Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human space exploration. A statement issued by the QIA said that the company raised $350 million in a funding round led by the QIA and TypeOne Ventures, with participation from 4iG, Lum»»»
GERB's Kostadin Angelov Describes Careatker PM Designate Gurov as "Prominent Political Figure"
Andrey Gurov, nominated for caretaker prime minister, is a prominent political figure, said GERB-UDF MP and Parliament Deputy Chair Kostadin Angelov on Bulgarian National Radio here on Sunday, commenting on the formation of the future caretaker cabinet. “Everything sounds suspicious to us. Gurov is»»»
Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Wants Caretaker Cabinet of Experts and Professionals Unconnected to Status Quo Parties
Sevim Ali, Deputy Floor Leader of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF), said the caretaker cabinet should be made up of experts and professional unconnected to the status quo parties. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, Ali said the public is focused on resolving two key issues»»»
Albanian PM Says He Will Attend US ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will travel to Washington next week to join the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", he told a podcast on Sunday. "I will be in Washington for the official creation of the peace council and the launch of the activities of this council," Ram»»»
Enemy Violations Continue in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli enemy carried out several attacks on southern villages following a series of overnight raids in the Iqlim al-Tuffah region. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that four Zionist soldiers opened a gate in the technical fence near the “Wall” area east of Mays al-Jabal and crossed the Blue L»»»
Amir meets winners of Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Sunday with recipients of the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a ceremony held at the Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel in the capital, Doha. At the start of the meeting, HH the Amir expressed h»»»
Amir congratulates winners of Qatar Education Excellence Award
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has congratulated the winners of the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award. In a post on his official account on X platform, His Highness expressed his pride in honoring a distinguished group of the nation's sons and daughters during»»»
Amir congratulates winners of Qatar Education Excellence Award
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated the winners of the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award. His Highness the Amir said in a post on his official account on the 'X' platform: “We are proud today to honour a distinguished group of our »»»
Kuwait's Namaa Charity distributes 1,300 Ramadan food baskets in Egypt
CAIRO, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Namaa Charity on Sunday distributed 1,300 food baskets to eligible families in Egypt under its "Ramadan Basket" project, in cooperation with Egypt's Orman Charity Association.Speaking to KUNA, Kuwait's Ambassador to Cairo Ghanem Al-Ghanem said he was pleased to atte»»»
WWF North Africa announces call for applications to participate in Talent Academy
Tunis, Feb. 15 (TAP)- The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) North Africa announced the launch of a call for applications to participate in the first cohort of the WWF Talent Academy.The initiative is intended to train young leaders in biodiversity,...»»»
PM Aldabaiba launches ‘‘100-Day Strategy for Health Sector Reform’’ - inaugurates over 20 health facilities across the country
The Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba witnessed the launch yesterday of the Ministry of Health’s “100-Day” strategy for reform priorities in the health sector, coinciding with the inauguration of over 20 health facilities across the country. The event was attended by several»»»
Kuwait DM meets with Egyptian Chief of Staff
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday Chief of Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmad Khalifa and his accompanying delegation on occasion of official visit to the country.The meeting was attended by Chief »»»
Bulgaria Plans to Acquire Over 100 Greek Centauros Anti-Drone Systems
Bulgaria has announced its intention to acquire more than 100 Centauros anti-drone systems from Greece in multiple configurations, under the framework of the European SAFE regulation. The purchase aims to strengthen the country’s capabilities in countering unmanned aerial threats. Reports from Kath»»»
MP Fadlallah Warns Against Enemy Attempts to Push Settlers into Border Towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Fadlallah Warns Against Enemy Attempts to Push Settlers into Border Towns 15-02-2026 13:08 PM MP Hasan Fadlallah in an interview with Al»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy aircraft dropped a sound bomb on the town of Houla - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy aircraft dropped a sound bomb on the town of Houla 15-02-2026 12:56 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar co»»»
Economic diversification conference held in Benghazi by HoR and CBL
The “Economic Diversification: Between Local Resources and Economic Diplomacy” conference, organized by the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee and sponsored by the Central Bank of Libya, kicked off yesterday at the House of Representatives headquarters in Benghazi. This conference »»»
Fire at luxury residential building in Kolkata
A fire broke out in a luxury residence in the Tollygunge area of south Kolkata on Sunday afternoon, causing several Bengal film industry luminaries, who live there, to rush out onto the street below. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, which covered the multi-storey building in blac»»»
Ramadan 2026: Countries officially confirm first day of fasting
NOTE: Article will be updated as and when countries confirm the Ramadan commencement. Doha, Qatar: Religious affairs committees across various countries have announced the first day of Ramadan based on astronomical calculations. As of the date of publishing, committees from Oman, Turkiye and Singap»»»
Nazi-Linked Lukovmarsh Took Place in Sofia After Court Overturned City Ban
A procession in memory of Gen. Hristo Lukov took place in Sofia on Saturday, after a court decision lifted the municipality’s ban on the event. The march began at the intersection of Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Boulevard and Krakra Street and continued to Trakia Street, where participants stopped in »»»
Syria, Russia discuss transport projects at Istanbul OIC meet
Istanbul, Feb. 15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Transport Yarub Badr met Russia’s State secretary – Deputy Minister of Transport Dmitry Zverev on Sunday in Istanbul, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the second Conference of Transport and Communications Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation »»»
Julyana Free Port reports surge in commercial traffic in 2025 with 816 ships calling at the port
Benghazi’s Julyana Free Zone reported yesterday that it recorded a significant surge in commercial vessel traffic last year, with 816 ships calling at the port – the highest number recorded in recent years. The port said that it had experienced a gradual recovery in incoming shipping traffic betwee»»»
Amir sends written message to King of Netherlands
The Hague: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a written message to HM King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The message was delivered by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to »»»
China confirms visa-free access for Canada, UK visitors from Feb 17
China confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to visit the country visa-free from Tuesday, after the two countries' leaders had announced such agreements following official trips to Beijing. British and Canadian prime ministers Keir Starmer and Mark Carney both visited Beijing in »»»
Kuwait Crown Prince receives acting PM, duty martyr Khaled Al-Sharaf's family
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, and the family of duty martyr First Undersecretary Officer Khaled Al-Sharaf who passed away fol»»»
Social Affairs Min.: Cultural activities strengthen national identity, social awareness
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah underscored the importance of supporting cultural and artistic activities for their role in consolidating national identity and enhancing societal awareness.In a press statement Sunday following»»»
Amir honours 108 Qatar’s Education Excellence Award winners
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has patronized the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award ceremony held Sunday morning at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, in downtown Doha. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul»»»
Ukraine's Ex-Energy Minister Detained in Corruption Case
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said on Sunday that former Energy Minister German Galushchenko was detained while crossing the border as part of a case concerning alleged corruption in Ukraine's energy sector. Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian news outlet Ukrains»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince received KNG Chief, Acting PM
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah.His Highness the Crown Prince also received Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al»»»
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
Eleven Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian civil defence and health officials. The IDF said it had struck terror targets in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, and that militants had been killed after emerging from a tunnel into the»»»
First Stryker Combat Vehicles Arrive in Bulgaria as Military Upgrade Moves Forward
Bulgaria has taken another step toward upgrading its armed forces, as the government has launched the execution of a key modernization initiative for the Bulgarian Army. The development was confirmed by the press center of the Ministry of Defense. The first phase of deliveries under the project is »»»
Don’t Get Sense EU Countries Ready to Give Ukraine Date for Membership, EU’s Kallas Says
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday she felt that EU governments were not ready to give Ukraine a date for membership despite a demand to do so from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelenskiy repeated on Saturday that he needed a date as part of security guarantees for a fi»»»
Gaza's Nasser Hospital Condemns Move by MSF to Suspend Most Services
One of Gaza’s last functioning large hospitals condemned the move by an international organization to pull out of operations over concerns about armed men, claiming on Sunday that the hospital had installed civil police for security. The move comes as at least 10 Palestinians were killed in clashes»»»
Kuwait Amir receives OCA Pres.
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace Sunday President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee Head Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and his accompanying delegation.Sheikh Joaan conveyed to His Highne»»»
Kuwait PM departs Munich following Security Conf. participation
MUNICH, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah departed Munich, Germany on Sunday after heading Kuwait's delegation in the 62nd Munich Security Conference.Bidding His Highness the Prime Minister farewell were Kuwaiti Ambassador to Germany, Reem Moha»»»
MoPH develops comprehensive food safety inspection plan for Ramadan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, MoPH, has developed a comprehensive food safety inspection plan for the State of Qatar during the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety and public health, and to protect consumers during a period when demand for food p»»»
First solar eclipse of 2026: Will it be visible from the UAE?
The first solar eclipse of 2026 is set for Tuesday, February 17. Known as the “Ring of Fire”, this annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and Sun but appears slightly smaller, leaving a bright halo around its edges. The annular phase will last up to 2 minutes a»»»
Israeli airstrikes target Iqlim al-Tuffah region
Israeli airstrikes overnight targeted open areas in the southern region of Iqlim al-Tuffah. The Israeli army said claimed the strikes hit Hezbollah infrastructure including warehouses used to store weapons and missile launchers. Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of h»»»