Speaking during Saturday’s of the Ministry of Health’s “100-Day” strategy for reform priorities in the health sector, held at the newly opened Health Specialisations Council in Tripoli, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba called for a restructuring of the sector, speaking of i»»»

Damascus, Feb. 16 (SANA) The Syrian government on Monday launched a new national agricultural strategy aimed at strengthening food security and supporting economic recovery, in cooperation with international organizations. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with»»»

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation eased noticeably in January, rising 1.8 percent year on year, the slowest pace since February last year, signaling positive momentum for the domestic economy. According to official data, inflation in January 2026 was driven mainly by higher housing, water, electricit»»»

The West must provide Ukraine with weapons capable of striking deep into Russian territory, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have said. Moscow has warned that this would lead to a major escalation and trigger an “overwhelming” response. Speaking at the M»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, extended his condolences to the family and friends of 'royal photographer Ramesh Shukla.' “Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ramesh Shukla, who »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that he will hold technical discussions with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva ahead of negotiations with the United States. "Joined by nuclear experts, I will meet Rafael Gros»»»

Washington is preparing to send the final draft of a proposed UN-backed mechanism to monitor a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan to the warring parties, according to Massad Boulos, special adviser to US President Donald Trump for Middle East affairs. Speaking at a Sudan session during the Munich Secu»»»

Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones. "Europe's security under construction" boasts the slogan on an eye-catching set of sleek black-and-white photographs, festooned across a scaffold»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been charged with money laundering, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Monday. "NABU and SAPO [Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] have broadened the list of suspects in the 'Midas ca»»»

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC. US officials have repeatedly emphasised that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in this protracted negotiating process. On»»»

German Galushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, pictured here in Britain in April 2025, was detained Sunday while attempting to leave Ukraine. Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian anti-corruption law enforcement initiative on Monday announced it has detained former En»»»

Two female Israeli soldiers had to be rescued by police after being chased by a crowd of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. Footage from the city of Bnei Brak showed the women running through streets strewn with rubbish and overturned bins as police officers formed a protective barrier. More than 20 people»»»

Interest rates on Romania's RON- and euro-denominated loans have dropped significantly, meaning lower interest costs for the state and more resources that can be directed toward investments or other economic needs, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said last week."Romania's interest rates are falli»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in Geneva on Monday ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, saying he had “real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal.” According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday, although W»»»

A legal opinion issued by Lebanon’s Ministry of Justice’s Legislation and Consultations Authority, responding to a query from Interior and Municipalities Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Hajjar on expatriate voting, has further unsettled the electoral scene in the country. The opinion addresses whether Le»»»

The real risk for Romania is not a temporary 'technical recession' but a reversal of the fiscal adjustment process and any deviation from the consolidation path would erode investor confidence, increase financing costs and put pressure on the country's rating, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that 2026 would be a year for economic adjustment, with the effects expected to become visible in the second half of the year, based on measures already adopted and those to be implemented in the coming period, especially in the energy and economic sectors.He thus r»»»

The U.S. is Romania's main strategic partner and a reliable ally, and the two countries will continue to work together in the same "consolidated" manner to address priorities on the bilateral agenda, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Friday during a meeting with U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affair»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that the aid Romania granted to Ukraine last year was around 50 million euros, through a budgetary allocation to NATO."One of the things being circulated is that, while there is a financial difficulty in Romania, we support Ukraine with very large amount»»»

NATO remains committed to reinforcing its deterrence and defence posture on the Eastern Flank, with Romania playing a key role in the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said on Friday.On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, she met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, alongside Ro»»»

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta, met on Friday, in Munich, with his counterpart from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Yuriko Backes, with whom he discussed recent developments in the security environment.According to a press release from the Defense Ministry (MapN), the dialogue, which »»»

National Defence Minister Radu Miruta had a series of meetings on Friday with senior representatives of the European defence industry, the technology sector and strategic analysis organisations, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.According to a Ministry of National Defence (MApN) pr»»»

Romania must not be only a beneficiary of security, but also a provider, through a competitive national defence industry integrated into the European ecosystem and capable of producing, innovating and attracting investment, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Radu Miruta said.He »»»

Doha, Qatar: Virgin Active, a world leader in health and wellness, has officially launched its flagship ‘Social Wellness Club’ in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. The opening marks a milestone for the Gulf’s wellness market, introducing to the region a revolutionary luxury ‘Second Space’ concep»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, and in the presence of Undersecretary of the Ministry H E Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center celebrated the conclus»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the US must require Iran to relinquish all of its enriched uranium and be barred from enriching more, as part of any nuclear deal with Tehran. In a speech in Jerusalem on Sunday, he outlined several conditions he wanted, including that "all enriched ma»»»

Doha: In presence of Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the Police Academy organised a certificate award ceremony for the second batch of Diploma in Police Sciences (male and female) graduates at the Police Institute, and the first batch of»»»

Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family, H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, participated in the 45th session of the Arab women committee, chaired by the State of Qatar, held on February 10-11, 2026, which was held virtually, with the participation of Their Excellencies ministers from »»»

Russia has repeatedly said that Western arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the resolution of the military conflict and make NATO countries a party to the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian »»»

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi sought at the Munich Security Conference to frame his country’s crisis as an international security issue. He met several American and European officials and global leaders to underscore to them that the conflict in Yemen is no»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Hamas to move forward with disarmament under his plan for postwar Gaza, and also stated that the Board of Peace has pledged more than $5 billion in aid for Gaza. "Very importantly, Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and Immediate Demilitarization," Tr»»»

The first-ever summit between the Republic of Korea and the Central Asian states will be held on September 16-17, 2026. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced during a preparatory meeting in Seoul. The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan will participate in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department, organised a symposium yesterday entitled “Improving Air Quality and Supporting Environmental Sustainability in Qatar,” bringing together government officials, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater highlighted record achievements for Qatar Education Excellence Award and presented an extensive overview of ongoing reforms shaping Qatar’s education system. Addressing the 19th Qatar Education Exc»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»

AMMAN — Speakers at the Jordanian-Italian Business Forum affirmed that Jordan is consolidating its position as a regional hub for trade and investment, a centre for reconstruction efforts, and a strategic gateway to Arab and African markets.The forum, held on Sunday and organised by the Jordan Cham»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Sunday received the Chairman of the Syrian Investment Authority Talal Hilali, and an accompanying delegation to discuss enhancing bilateral economic ties.During the discussions, Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the deep-rooted broth»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left for Geneva on Sunday, where talks between Iran and the United States are set to continue, his ministry said in a statement. According to the Foreign Ministry, these “indirect” talks will be held on Tuesday under the mediation of Oman, where a first sessi»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged calm and restraint after a far-right aligned 23-year-old man identified only as Quentin was fatally beaten on the sidelines of a conference by a hard-left lawmaker in the southeastern city of Lyon. The incident has intensified t»»»

Paris mayoral hopeful Rachida Dati is running her campaign almost entirely on social media, posting videos with everyday Parisians to drive home her campaign promises. The strategy echoes that of socialist newcomer turned New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani – but can right-wing veteran Dati achieve the s»»»

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Bangladesh's largest Islamist p»»»