Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China by suggesting that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Ta»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Kuwait Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Thursday the ministry's keenness on developing the health system and enhancing the quality of services, building and building qualified national cadres.His remarks came during the opening of the three-day Kuwait Conferen»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Bangladesh held on Thursday the first Parliament Elections peacefully after the toppling of former government under Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.According to Bangladesh news Prothom Alo, the 13th national Parliament Election and a Referendum on July National Charter 2025»»»

BRUSSELS, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the Alliance has overcome the Greenland crisis, stressing the importance of strengthening Europeآ’s role within NATO amid ongoing shifts in the balance of defense power between the US and Europe.Speaking at a press conf»»»

ISTANBUL, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Thursday transport is one of the key pillars of economic development, human solidarity and crisis management, urging cooperation between Muslim states in this field.The minister made the statement w»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday there should be a deal with Iran next month or it is going to be "very traumatic"."We have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal," Tr»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar said on Thursday that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets.Speak»»»

The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims is worth $12 trillion dollars – or more than five-times the value of the entire Russian economy. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Spain has accused Italy and Germany of “undermining EU solidarity” after it was excluded from an informal pre-summit meeting convened by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to map out the bloc’s economic future. The closed-door gathering took place Thursday at Alden Biesen c»»»

The European Commission should take back over €10 billion ($11.8 billion) in cohesion funds awarded to Hungary in 2023, advocate general of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) Tamara Capeta stated on Thursday. The move three years ago was made to secure Budapest’s consent to a major military aid pa»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and Congo on Thursday signed a twinning agreement between the Ministry of Municipality and the Kinshasa Municipality aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise in municipal and developmental fields, on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhib»»»

Investigators on Thursday asked Nancy Guthrie's Tucson, Ariz., neighbors to share photos or video of suspicious activity that was recorded before February 2 while they continue to search for her abductors, including the person pictured above. Photo courtesy of the FBI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) »»»

More than ten million people living in Spain were born abroad, according to newly-released government statistics. Despite facing an ascendant right wing, the country’s government has doubled down on its pro-migrant policies. Out of a total population of 49.5 million, more than 10 million people wer»»»

Poland could save between PLN 36 billion and PLN 60 billion by financing defense spending jointly with other EU countries under the SAFE program, instead of borrowing independently, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański said. According to government estimates, SAFE loans would carry interes»»»

AMMAN — The Jordanian ministerial delegation continued its European tour in Dublin as part of preparations for the upcoming Jordan–European Investment Conference.Participating ministers were, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, Minister of Investment»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks on Thursday with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, regarding the existing cooperation between...»»»

A total of 92 magistrates, including judges and prosecutors, who were permanently removed from the judicial system through the vetting process, have received approximately €12 million in additional interim salary payments, according to court rulings. Taking advantage of a legal provision that allow»»»

France is this week set to pass by decree a new energy law slashing the country’s renewable energy targets and massively expanding nuclear power production. The law change comes as a relief for state-run electricity provider EDF, which had been mandated to close some of its nuclear plants and is st»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday nominated his budget minister Amélie de Montchalin to lead the country’s top audit body – a position she could hold for decades to come. Critics say this part of a growing bid by Macron to lock down national institutions and leave a mark beyon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with Minister of the Interior of the Italian Republic, HE Matteo Piantedosi during His Excellency’s official visit to the Republic of Italy on Thursda»»»

Damascus, Feb. 12 (SANA) – The Syrian-Jordanian Cooperation and Investment Forum, organized by the Syrian Businessmen and Businesswomen Association in cooperation with the Jordanian Businessmen Association, focused on strengthening economic, investment and trade partnerships between business leader»»»

Berlin, Feb.12 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, affirmed Thursday that the reopening of the Syrian Consulate in the German city of Bonn represents a significant milestone in Syrian diplomatic efforts and reflects the Syrian State’s vision of strengthening its inter»»»

Sudan’s Oil and Energy Minister Al-Mutasim Ibrahim said the estimated cost of heavy losses and damage inflicted on the oil and energy sector by the war amounts to billions of dollars, blaming the Rapid Support Forces for directly targeting infrastructure across the country. In exclusive remarks to »»»

The German government is wasting taxpayers’ money by continuing to fund Ukraine, veteran politician Sahra Wagenknecht has said. European nations have largely compensated for the sharp reduction of American support to Kiev under the administration of US President Donald Trump, according to the Kiel »»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP)- The Tunisia Consortium for African Development (TUCAD), a structure of the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), signed on Wednesday in Gombe, Nigeria, a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian state focusing on...»»»

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing, Slah Zouari, on Thursday, kicked off a project to reinforce National Road No. 3 over a stretch of 8 km in the governorates of Ben Arous and Zaghouan. The project is jointly funded, at a...»»»

Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will participate in the Munich Security Conference on February 13, the Council of Ministers’ press centre announced on Thursday. While in Munich, Prime Minister Zhelyazkov is expected to hold a series of meetings, including with Rheinmetall AG CEO Armin Papp»»»

ANKARA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday in Ankara he had had exceptionally productive discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about all concrete issues, and noted that Serbia understood the economic significance of Turkey, one of its most important partners. "We»»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the first Defence Council meeting of 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s defence capabilities and advance military preparedness in l»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical that US nuclear talks with Iran will lead to a breakthrough but described his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House as “excellent.” Speaking to reporters Thursday in Washington before boarding a plane to return to I»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants groups of EU countries to pass ambitious economic reforms without the consent of the entire bloc. The move is about trade, regulations, and – of course – Ukraine. EU leaders will meet in Belgium’s Alden Biesen castle on Thursday to discuss th»»»

The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims is worth $12 trillion dollars – or more than five-times the value of the entire Russian economy. »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

Russia is exploring ways to assist Cuba during a severe fuel shortage, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12, amid US threats to impose tariffs on nations helping the sanctions-hit Caribbean island. "We have »»»

The teenage suspect in a mass shooting in rural British Columbia had been the subject of a number of police visits in recent years because of mental health issues, authorities say. Police say the 18-year-old - who was found dead on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound - killed eight people»»»

The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims is worth $12 trillion dollars – or more than five-times the value of the entire Russian economy. »»»

US pressure over Iranian influence in Iraq is increasing amid consultations to form a new government and messages from Washington affirming its willingness to use “the full range of tools” to counter what it describes as “Iran’s destabilizing activities.” US Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris confirme»»»

Political pressure mounted on Thursday over the Petrohan-Okolchitsa multiple deaths case, as Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) demanded the resignation of acting State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chairman Denyo Denev, accusing him of withholding information from Parliament. De»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday presented the project for an international design competition for a new Justice Center in Tirana, envisioned as a major urban hub for Albania’s justice institutions. Rama, joined by senior representatives of the justice system, said the project will be built near»»»

An Albanian actress has sued the Balkan country’s government over its use of her likeness for a virtual minister for digital intelligence. Diella, billed as the world’s first virtual government official, could soon lose her face after Anila Bisha, the actress whose likeness was used to create the A»»»

It seems to have dawned on the EU’s energy commissioner that the bloc has a bit of a dependency problem. “There’s a growing concern, which I share, that we risk replacing one dependency with another,” Dan Jorgensen said of the switch from Russian to US energy. You wish, bro! Truth is, they haven’t »»»

ANKARA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday in Ankara he had had exceptionally productive discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about all concrete issues, and noted that Serbia understood the economic significance of Turkey, one of its most important partners. "We»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the temporary closure of Al Dhaid Road Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road as part of scheduled development works, with traffic to be halted in two overnight phases. The first phase of the closure will run from February 14 to 15, 2026, betwee»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he supports the proposal from French President Emmanuel Macron to resume contacts with Russia, provided there is transparency between the allies. "We all agree it is the United States who had to break the deadlock. President»»»

Bonn, Feb.12 ( SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, on Thursday raised the flag of the Syrian Arab Republic above the building of the Consulate General in the German city of Bonn. MZN»»»

Judges of Albania’s Constitutional Court have decided to take additional time to review a case related to judges’ salaries, postponing a final ruling on the matter. According to sources of albaniandailynews.com, the judicial panel has not yet reached a definitive decision and has deferred further d»»»

The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party said Thursday that the Council on Mandates will convene soon to review a request to lift the immunity of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the parliamentary session, Taulant Balla said the council will examine the request a»»»

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been charged with "gross corruption" over his ties with the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, police have said. The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted Jagland's immunity, which he enjoyed because of his past diplomatic role. He»»»