Thomas Pritzker, pictured in 2017 giving a speech in Tokyo, resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, ann»»»

A Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed between the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Community Development and Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic (ARIS). According to the ministry’s press service, the document marks the launch of the Program to Support the Creation and»»»

Former head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Department for Bishkek, Eldar Zhakypbekov, will be held in custody at the Main Department of Internal Affairs until April 15. This decision was made by the Pervomaisky District Court. Zhakypbekov’s arrest was announced on February 15. »»»

A meeting with representatives of the Spanish company Solartec World Company S.L. was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency’s press service, the parties discussed the prospects for implementing investment projects in Kyrgyzstan. «»»»

The 3rd Iraqi Medical Conference and BAU Awards Ceremony successfully concluded in Dubai on 14th February 2026, drawing more than 1,000 participants from the United Arab Emirates and across the globe. Held for the third consecutive year in Dubai, the conference brought together a distinguished gath»»»

Sharjah: A new Sharjah-led initiative aims to strengthen how child sexual exploitation and abuse is addressed across the Arab world by introducing, for the first time, an Arabic version of globally recognised protection terminology guidelines. The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation»»»

In 2025, 876.3 kilograms of gold were mined at Buchuk section of Solton-Sary deposit, data from Naryn district administration says. The gold recovery plant at the deposit began trial operation in October 2024. The facility is designed to process 600,000 tons of ore per year, producing approximately»»»

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to assess the progress achieved under the India-France strategic partnership and exchange views on key regional and global developments. Prime Minister Modi will travel to Mumbai for th»»»

Dubai: A-MAP Group has confirmed the continuation of its strategic partnership with ADNOC Distribution, reinforcing a high-impact collaboration aimed at strengthening market leadership, operational scale, and long-term value creation within the automotive lubricants sector. The renewed alliance bri»»»

Humanoid robotics is transforming from science fiction to reality at an unprecedented speed, with China leading the charge. More importantly, these dancing robots, demonstrated in Davos, show something fundamental: the mainland is outpacing the West in humanoid robot deployment while exporting "rob»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ordered a former internal audit director at a government-owned company to repay more than Dh8.6 million after holding him legally liable for embezzlement of public funds, deliberate financial harm to his employer and laundering illicit proceeds through overseas financ»»»

US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has said he will "seriously consider" running for president in 2028 as he battles the Trump administration over a video in which he urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The Arizona senator, who was accused of "seditious behaviour" by Donald Trump over »»»

Dubai: Dusty conditions, rising temperatures and a chance of rainfall in northern areas forecast across the UAE today, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Also Read: When will UAE winter officially come to an end?In its daily bulletin, the NCM said weather would be dusty during t»»»

Hundreds of Canadian business leaders visited Mexico on Monday, aiming to deepen commercial ties despite the recent kidnapping and killing of several employees of a Canadian mining firm. About 400 Canadian industry representatives -- billed as one of the largest-ever Canadian delegations to visit M»»»

Dubai: Omani citizens have been granted visa-free entry to Azerbaijan for one year starting February 15, 2026, Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Under the temporary exemption, which runs until February 15, 2027, Omani nationals may enter Azerbaijan without obtaining a prior visa and stay for»»»

A scandal at the Winter Olympics has left the Canadian curling teams on the defensive and Canadians reeling over the crack in their country's polite persona. Over the weekend, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy had an expletive-filled outburst after Sweden accused him of cheating during a match, and late»»»

1 of 3 | The Pima County Sheriff's Department on Monday said that Nancy Guthrie's family and their spouses have been cleared of being involved in her disappearance despite media reports to the contrary. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Nancy Guthrie's family has been»»»

Tunis, Feb. 17 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Monday with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri at Carthage Palace.According to a Presidency statement, the meeting reviewed the country’s general situation, with particular focus on the...»»»

As the CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board exams begin today, the Board has “strongly” urged students, parents, and all stakeholders not to be misled by rumours of question paper leaks. More than 4.6 million students from India and abroad, including the UAE, are set to appear in the exams. “As observed in t»»»

The world is now burdened by major and complex conflicts across multiple crises and regions. The fundamental question is no longer when a “Third World War” might occur, but rather which of the ongoing international crises could ignite it. Amid all this, the threat of nuclear weapons periodically re»»»

Washington DC: United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) urged Iran to be "reasonable" in the next round of talks over the nuclear deal, reminding Tehran of the June 2025 B-2 bomber attack. Speaking to reporters, Donald Trump said that he will "indirectly" be involved in the talks»»»

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 militant group Hezbollah in the country's south. Lebanon's government last year committed to disarming Hezbollah, which was badly weakened in a recent war wi»»»

Maxim doesn't mind discussing his sperm. In fact, he wishes more in Ukraine's military would talk about their fertility – or at least think about it. "Our men are dying. The Ukrainian gene pool is dying. This is about the survival of our nation," the soldier tells me, speaking by phone from a posit»»»

The shooting stemmed from a family dispute, police said. Three people were killed and three injured in a shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island that police said stemmed from a family dispute. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and three»»»

Dubai: Afghanistan’s passport remains the weakest in the world, according to the February 2026 Henley Passport Index, underscoring the severe travel restrictions faced by Afghan citizens. Ranked 101st, Afghanistan continues to sit at the bottom of the global mobility table, with passport holders ab»»»

Dubai: Winter in the UAE will officially come to an end on March 20, when the spring equinox marks the astronomical start of the new season, although many residents may already feel the shift in temperatures weeks earlier. The distinction between global scientific definitions and regional seasonal »»»

NEW YORK: Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from»»»

NEW YORK: Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from»»»

Washington DC: Two persons were killed, and three others were injured in a shooting at a hockey arena in Rhode Island, United States, US media reported. One of the victims in the incident was a young girl. Fox News reported that a man kiIIed his wife and shot at least two of his children at a hocke»»»

US President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to help manage a sewage spill that has led to millions of gallons of wastewater flowing into the Potomac River, which runs through the nation's capital. In a social media post on Monday, Trump ordered federal authorities to "immediately provid»»»

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor and US-INDOPACOM Commander, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, visited HQ Western Command and held substantive discussions with Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army Commander, Western Command, on strategic security dynamics along India's Western Front. Also Read: Ind»»»

Robert Duvall was a distinguished and prolific screen actor who lent a brooding intensity and grizzled authority to seven decades of American film-making. Nominated for Academy Awards on seven occasions, he won best actor for his role as a troubled country singer in 1983's Tender Mercies. His many »»»

Thirty-four Australian relatives of suspected Daesh (Islamic State) militants had to return to Syria's Roj detention camp due to coordination issues with Damascus after Kurdish authorities released them on Monday, a Kurdish official told AFP. Camp director Hakmieh Ibrahim had earlier said the women»»»

Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump's administration of a "cover-up" over its handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state told the BBC in Berlin, where she attended the annual Worl»»»

Manila: The Philippine government has intensified its pursuit of fugitive businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang, principal accused in the high-profile disappearance of at least 34 "sabungeros" (cockfighting enthusiasts) linked to alleged game-fixing in illegal e-sabong operations. Ang, 68, (full name: Ch»»»

Australian resources giant BHP reported Tuesday a jump in half-year net profit boosted by demand for copper to meet the world's need for electrical power. BHP says it is the world's largest copper producer after raising output by about 30 percent in the past four years, including from its vast Esco»»»

In a striking display of military might, approximately one-third of the US Navy's actively deployed fleet is now assembled in the Middle East, primed for potential operations against Iran, as per defence analysts. The flotilla includes two aircraft carrier strike groups, 15 destroyers, and an unkno»»»

1 of 2 | Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to take action on a petition calling for increased regulations on ultra-processed foods. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to take acti»»»

Tribune News Network 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. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual characte»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Programme and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengtheni»»»

A round of political consultations was held in Doha on Monday between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Uzbekistan. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Uzbek side chaired by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum invites children, families and schools to experience art beyond observation through guided school tours, hands-on workshops and immersive learning activities. A new addition to Qatar’s cultural landscape, Lawh Wa Qalam: »»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani paid a visit to the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Monday. During the visit, the prime minist»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and Qatar Charity (QC), this week celebrated the official opening of the Fourth Assalam School, marking another milestone under the ‘Together’ project. The Fo»»»

Tribune News Network Oxford (United Kingdom) Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby participated in panel discussions held on the sidelines of the 2nd UK Universities Arabic Debating Championship, hosted by the University of Oxford from February 7 to 9. The event was organised by QatarDebate Center, founded b»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Qatar Foundation hosted a special session of the Education City Lecture Series: Internal Conversations, welcoming renowned Islamic scholar Dr Omar Suleiman to speak on the deeper meaning of fasting. In an exclusive interview with Qatar Trib»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Charge d’Affaires of the State of the Embassy of Kuwait to Qatar, Mohammed Fahd Al Zoubi, has paid tribute to the enduring fraternal bonds that unite Kuwait and Qatar. He was addressing a gala reception hosted by him at Hotel Grand Sheraton Doha marking the 64th anniversary»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Kosovo to Qatar HE Fuad Morina expressed pride and deep reflection as Kosovo commemorated two meaningful milestones: the 18th anniversary of its independence and the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Qatar. He described these anniversaries as closely c»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the leadership of Chapter President Abdul Zameer Sab, Engineers Australia Qatar Chapter hosted its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on February 9, at the Al Majlis Ballroom, Sheraton Doha. The milestone event brought together approximately 200 distinguished guests, including »»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity succeeded in providing more than 113 million litres of safe drinking water to thousands of displaced and drought affected families on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu and in the camps of Baidoa. Thi»»»