MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian navy is the best guarantor of safety of Russian merchant vessels amid Western attacks, Russian presidential aide and chairman of the Russian Marine Board Nikolai Patrushev said. By implementing plans for a naval blockade of Russia, the Europeans are explore the limits»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Twenty-one civilians have been killed in Russia in Ukrainian attacks in the week starting February 9, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Ukrainian regime's crimes Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. "Over the past week, Ukrainian Nazis' shelling resulted in 147 civili»»»

As workplaces evolve at unprecedented speed, businesses across the UAE are navigating a landscape defined by technology, talent, and transformation. InsuranceMarket.ae, the largest insurance platform of the UAE, in association with Gulf News, will host the Future of Work Summit, a premier forum in »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: After six thrilling rounds filled with intense competition and high-speed action, the 2026 Arabian Drag Racing League concluded in spectacular fashion at the drag strip of Qatar Racing Club (QRC). The event was held under the patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Tha»»»

Traffic jams are snarling entry to and exit from Athens’ Attiki Odos ring road after a key airport-bound section was shut for emergency tunnel maintenance. The closure affects the lanes toward the airport between the Aspropyrgos interchange and the Fyli Avenue junction and will remain in place thro»»»

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 »»»

Russian Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin and Arzybek Kozhoshev, member of the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Board for Energy and Infrastructure, discussed the progress of cooperation within the Council of Heads of Authorized Transport Bodies of the EAEU Member States. The Eurasian Economic Com»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ability Friendly programme at Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education hosted the Yalla Swim Meet – National Competition 2026, bringing together 121 swimmers representing 12 swimming teams and centres from across Qatar. The competition aimed to promote a culture of social i»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting yesterday, at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, where shareholders reviewed and approved the Group’s financial performance and key governance matters for the year ended 31 December 2025. The General Assembly approved the Group’s financial »»»

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»»»

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: A binational trekking expedition across the Andes has concluded as a legacy initiative of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, bringing participants together for an eight-day crossing from Argentina into Chile along a historic mountain route as part of CultuHike, Years o»»»

Dubai: Homes 4 Life Real Estate proudly announces its recognition as the 3rd Best Performing Brokerage of 2025 at the prestigious EMAAR Annual Broker Awards 2025. The grand ceremony was held at the luxurious Armani Hotel Dubai, located within the iconic Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, bringing toge»»»

By Anuj SrivasMUMBAI, India — India is scrambling to defend a new trade deal with the United States that critics have branded as surrender to Washington, as countries navigate the fallout from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.The deal announced this month has rattled India's powerful farme»»»

Doha, Qatar: A senior official at Qatar’s Civil Service and Government Development Bureau has said the body is currently working on three interlinked strategic projects aimed at strengthening long-term workforce planning in the public sector. Al Anoud Saad Al Naemi, Director of Government Manpower »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar giants Al Sadd face a must-win showdown tonight against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, as they fight to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Round of 16. Coached by Roberto Mancini, Al Sadd are currently eighth in the West Zone, tied on ei»»»

Manila: In a sign of payoffs for enhanced diplomatic drive, Filipinos’ global mobility has made huge improvements with visa-free access rising from 64 to around 78 destinations, based on the latest “dashboard”. Philippine passport holders now enjoy visa-free access to 36 countries and territories, »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) yesterday witnessed the successful listing of QNB Group’s QR1bn bonds which represent the largest Qatari riyal–denominated issuance in the history of the local market. On this occasion, a bell-ringing ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Executive Offic»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Program and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengthening the cybersec»»»

A recent autopsy report has provided a look into the final moments of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, whose life was cut short earlier this month in a fatal collision in Dwarka. The medical findings confirm that the impact of the crash caused catastrophic injuries, specifically identifying severe inte»»»

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»»»

India’s expanded military budget shows how strategic competition with rivals China and Pakistan is heating up. Over $86.7bn was set aside for defence in the national budget for 2026-27, representing a 15% increase from the previous financial year and a 25% increase from 2024-25. This increased spen»»»

Administrative liability for showing disrespect toward teachers and interfering in their professional activities is set to be tightened in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments, drafted by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, affect offenders, parents of minors, and officials. Disresp»»»

US President Donald Trump said a US operation against Cuba, similar to the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is unnecessary. "I don't want to answer that. Why would I answer that? If I was, it wouldn't be a very tough operation, as you can figure. But I don't think that'll be neces»»»

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. »»»

Strategic alignment on defence production and technology cooperation is set to guide talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. According to a pos»»»

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. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

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. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning, transforming what began as a festive tribute at Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome into a full-blown political s»»»

Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning, transforming what began as a festive tribute at Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome into a full-blown political s»»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

Romania’s economy contracted by 1.9% q/q and 1.4% y/y in Q4 2025, resulting in overall growth of just 0.6% for the full year (chart), according to flash estimates published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on February 13. »»»

After a more-than-two-week absence from public view that raised concerns about whether he was alive or dead, Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon has reappeared.  The Tajik service of RFE/RL reported that Rahmon»»»

An Albanian film and theatre actor has taken the government to court, alleging that her face and voice were used without permission to create a virtual cabinet member promoted as an anti-corruption tool, Reuters reported. »»»

North Macedonia will begin purchasing US liquefied natural gas once the new gas interconnector with Greece is completed, under a framework for a new Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade agreed with the United States, the White House announced on February 12. »»»

A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia, underscoring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claim that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the most powerful army in Europe. »»»

A third option for free distribution of High-Cost Medicines was added on Monday to serve patients with serious illnesses, with the aim of definitively addressing the long waiting times at EOPYY pharmacies. In addition to EOPYY pharmacies and the possibility of home delivery, patients can now choose»»»

A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia, underscoring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claim that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is the most powerful army in Europe. »»»

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits, greatly mirroring the US arrangement recently discussed between Washington and Russia. Tehran has proposed cooperation in oil and gas development, mining investment and aircraft purchases in an eff»»»

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 Hezbollah, which was badly weakened in a recent war with Israel, and »»»

The spill occurred four weeks ago in the river, which runs between Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. 1 of 3 | President Donald Trump on Monday said that FEMA would step in to play a key role in the clean-up of a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, pictured in 2023 from Mt. Vernon, Va.,»»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported that the building of the editorial office of Batken Tany has been returned to state ownership. As part of the implementation of state policy aimed at identifying and recovering illegally privatized state property, it w»»»