Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- 1961 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that regulated the documentation of official minutes. 1987 -- Abdulwahhab Al-Othman a famous skipper, known locally as Nokhetha, passed away at 82. He was named leader of skippers, or sheikh Al-Nowakhtha,»»»
Kuwait PM congratulates Bahrain King on nat'l action charter anniversary
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter. (pick up previous) aa»»»
Advisor to Prime Minister participates in panel on Qatar's mediation role in crisis resolution
Munich: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari took part today in a panel discussion titled “Regional Challenges and the Role of Qatari Mediation in Conflict Resolution.” The session was organized by the Arab Cult»»»
'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where hundreds gathered to mourn the eight victims killed in a mass shooting there this week. Carney visited the small town on Friday, along with other federal leaders across the political aisle, as well as»»»
Saudi Industry Minister, European Commission Discuss Enhancing Economic Partnership
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has held separate meetings with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Šefcovic in Brussels. The meetings discussed cooperation between the two side»»»
Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen," as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic. Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the t»»»
‘We pay for the war’ and deserve Ukraine peace talks place – Poland
The European backers of Ukraine who are funding its military have a right to take part in the US-backed peace talks, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has claimed. The next trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine negotiations will take place in Geneva next week, with “no Europeans” at the table, Kreml»»»
Sadyr Japarov meets with Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev. The presidential press service reported. The two sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and noted the potential for expanding collaboration in all areas. They also exchanged views »»»
Kyrgyzstan showcases ID card and license plate production to Tajik delegation - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda visited Uchkun OJSC and the state institution Kyzmat under the Presidential Administration. At Uchkun OJSC, the heads of government toured the binding and offset workshops, where »»»
Kerala’s youngest organ donor: 10-month-old saves four lives after tragic accident
A 10-month-old girl from Pathanamthitta has become Kerala’s youngest organ donor after being declared brain-dead following a road accident. According to media reports, the child, identified as Alin Sherin Abraham, had her liver, kidneys, heart valve, and eyes donated by her parents at Amrita Hospit»»»
EU calls for offensive cyber capabilities
The EU should develop offensive cyber capabilities to enhance its defenses against perceived threats, the bloc’s tech chief, Henna Virkkunen, has told Politico. NATO’s European members have long cited allegedly looming Russian aggression to justify their massive military buildup, including pledges »»»
Eye on Africa - Nigerian court jails two Chinese nationals for cybercrime ring
In Nigeria, Chinese directors have been jailed for running a cybercrime ring that exploited hundreds of workers. But first, in Ghana, cocoa farmers are feeling the pressure as the country cuts payments amid a sharp decline in global demand and prices. And in Tunisia, Amazigh communities are intensi»»»
NATO boss snipes at Russian armed forces
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sniped at the Russian army, comparing its battlefield progress in Ukraine to the pace of a “garden snail.” His comments come as Russian troops continue to liberate important settlements across the frontline while Ukraine is consistently forced to pull back its forc»»»
Western rules-based order ‘no longer exists’ – Merz
European nations have to accept that the post-Cold War liberal “rules-based international order” is no more, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Munich Security Conference on Friday. The EU and its members need to rapidly adapt to the new reality by arming themselves, he claimed. His words ca»»»
The World This Week - Munich, Epstein, Confessions of Love Cheat
This Friday in The World This Week, we talk about the unravelling of the Epstein Files, the end of the Old World Order and the Olympic Helmet Dilemma. In a week where the names of those listed in the Epstein Files have continued to feel the consequences, at least on this side of the chann»»»
Africa-Italy Summit underlines fresh model of coop.
ALGIERS, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The heads of state and government partaking in the second Africa-Italy Summit stressed Friday the need to establish a new model of cooperation between the two sides based on respect for national sovereignty and mutual benefits.During their summit in the Ethiopian capital A»»»
ISTANBUL BLOG: Handshakes and fisticuffs
So Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan once more put the country through a bout of the bummers with the appointment of two ministers on February 11. One is indeed the prosecutor who has led the dear leader’s vicious assault on the opposition. A bit of scuffle and squabble can be excused. A»»»
Canada Supreme Court overturns one-vote election win in Quebec
Canada's top court has nullified a one-vote electoral win in Quebec, leaving the seat vacant until a byelection is called. The closely-contested federal election last April in the electoral district, or riding, of Terrebonne, was initially declared for the Bloc Québécois, but a later recount found »»»
Prime minister meets several officials on the margins of Munich Security Conference
MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The prime minister met, separately, with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherland»»»
Prime minister participates in Munich Security Conference
MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the opening of the 62nd session of the Munich Security Conference in the Federal Republic of Germany. The conference, which continues until Sunday, discusses issues of regio»»»
President of Finland meets prime minister
MUNICH: President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral relations between the two c»»»
'We are not protected' says Hebron mayor as Israel expands West Bank control
A Palestinian official in the occupied West Bank has described Israel's latest expansion of control there as "the end of the road" for negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. Asma al-Sharabati, acting mayor of Hebron, said new legal changes recently announced by Israeli cabinet ministers wo»»»
Trump sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East amid Iran nuclear talks - UPI.com
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier (L) and its support vessels have been deployed to the Middle East. File Photo by PO3 Tajh Payne/U.S. Navy | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East as tension»»»
FM holds talks with Rwandan counterpart and meets Tunisian officials at AU
Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks with his Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, as part of his participation in the 48th ordinary...»»»
Medenine: Justice Minister inaugurates First Instance Court in Djerba
Medenine, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel inaugurated the First Instance Court in Djerba on Friday evening.The court, which officially began operations on February 9, represents an important addition to the judicial infrastructure in...»»»
One in three Germans in favor of AI-controlled killer bots – survey
One in three Germans favor the use of autonomous AI-powered weapons systems in war instead of human decision makers, a new poll commissioned by Politico has suggested. Less than half of the respondents believe humans should make life-and-death decisions on the battlefield. The results, which were p»»»
Ex-Obama counsel quits Goldman Sachs over ‘Uncle Jeffrey’
Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has announced her resignation from the bank, after newly unsealed files revealed her close personal relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following the revelations of her affinity for ‘Uncle»»»
Britain’s Balkan ruse: How the UK turned ‘press freedom’ into a weapon
Imagine this: you are a journalist in your country. You are invited to a workshop on ethics, resilience, and methods for countering “disinformation.” You find yourself in a room with peers from across the region, discussing story ideas, newsroom strategies, and how to navigate the challenges of rep»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT - Kuwait Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar says that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets. WASHINGTON - US President»»»
Tunisia highlights its commitment to strengthening Africa–Italy partnership at Summit
Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to supporting the partnership between Africa and Italy, emphasising its backing of all initiatives from African...»»»
Spotlight - 'Europe managed to support Ukraine'
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome, live from Munich, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Former Ukrainian Prime Minister, who served in the critical time in the recent history of Ukraine, 2014 to 2016. There have been reports this week in the Financial Times suggesting that President Zelensky is planning to announce »»»
Prime Minister meets several officials on margin of Munich Security Conference
Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Friday held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. His Excellency met, separately, with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Neth»»»
Ex-Scottish NP leader Peter Murrell faces $626K embezzlement charge - UPI.com
Former Scottish National Party CEO Peter Murrell (L) is accused of stealing more than $626,000 from the party and will appear in Edinburgh High Court in May, but his ex-wife, Nicola Sturgeon (R) is not accused of any wrongdoing. File Photo by Robert Perry/EPA Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Peter Murrell, the for»»»
US Pres. voices complete support for Hungary PM
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Friday lauded Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a strong and powerful leader, voicing complete support for his re-election."Highly Respected Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, is a truly strong and powerful Leader, with a proven»»»
Kuwait FM meets Saudi counterpart in Munich
MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference on Friday.During the meeting, both ministers tackled historical and fraternal relations betwee»»»
Kuwaiti, Palestinian FMs eye closer ties
MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met on Friday with Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Shahin on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference.The meeting discussed bilateral relations, and means o»»»
Tunisia participates in 49th Session of IFAD Governing Council in Rome
Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, led the Tunisian delegation participating in the 49th session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council in...»»»
Progress in public administration digitisation projects at heart of Cabinet meeting
Tunis, Feb. 13 (TAP) - A Cabinet meeting was held on Friday, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, to review progress in the implementation of projects related to the digital transformation of public administration.The Prime Minister...»»»
Prime Minister’s Office Secretary General Engjëll Agaçi Leaves Post, Successor Named
Engjëll Agaçi, the Secretary General of Albania’s Prime Minister’s Office, has left his position, according to sources cited by the local media in Albania. The development was communicated during an informal government meeting held on Friday. It remains unclear whether Agaçi was dismissed or resign»»»
Russia claims arms exports rebound to $15bn in 2025
Russia arms exports rebounded to pre-war levels of more than $15bn in 2025, supplying military equipment to over 30 countries despite sweeping Western sanctions, President Vladimir Putin said. Speaking at a meeting of the »»»
Leaders of France, Brazil to attend India-AI Impact Summit next week
NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are among global leaders sheduled to attend India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from 16-20 February.A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that »»»
UAE enforces stricter school attendance rules to curb pre-holiday absences
Abu Dhabi: On Fridays and in the final days before school breaks, classrooms across the country have often grown noticeably quieter. The Ministry of Education now wants to change that. Minister of Education Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri confirmed that nine measures are being enforced to tackle student»»»
Nordic nations to dispatch warplanes for Greenland drills
Sweden and Denmark will send a group of warplanes to take part in a NATO exercise centering on Greenland and the Arctic, officials in both countries have announced. The move comes as US President Donald Trump presses the EU on handing over control of the island to Washington, citing national securi»»»
World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns
The rules-based world order "no longer exists", the German Chancellor has warned at a major security summit. Opening the annual Munich Security Conference, Friedrich Merz told other world leaders that "our freedom is not guaranteed" in an era of big power politics, and that Europeans must be ready »»»
‘Felt like a festival’: Bangladesh elects the new government in high-stakes polling
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies secured a commanding majority in the landmark national elections in the South Asian nation, 18 months after the former leader Sheikh Hasina was forced out of office. BNP, a staunch rival of Hasina’s Awami League party which was barred from the F»»»
Kuwaiti, Omani FMs discuss developing ties
MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Omani peer Badr Al Busaidi on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference on Friday.The meeting reviewed historic and fraternal relations between the two countries and their nations»»»
Syrian delegation reviews advanced industrial and agricultural complexes in Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Feb. 13 (SANA) – A Syrian economic delegation, headed by Chairman of the Syrian Chambers of Commerce Alaa al-Ali and Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Yassin Houria, visited Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on Friday to review the operations of the “Mirgantex” cotton and textile comple»»»
Egypt Rallies Support on Gaza Before ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting
Egypt intensified contacts with Arab and Islamic countries to align positions on Gaza ahead of a planned Board of Peace meeting, pressing for the “full and non-selective implementation” of US President Donald Trump’s plan. In a phone call on Friday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Jord»»»
Former PM Saad Hariri is in Lebanon to mark 21st anniversary of his father’s assassination – Ya Libnan
Share: Former PM Saad Hariri arrived in Beirut to mark the 21th anniversary of the assassination of his father, former PM Rafic Hariri Hariri arrived Thursday in Lebanon and will on Saturday deliver a speech marking the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father on Valentine’s Day On Janua»»»
Argentina's easing restrictions drives surge in imports - UPI.com
The increase in foreign product purchases in Argentina coincided with the expansion of global online retail platforms, including Amazon, Shein and Temu among Argentine consumers. File Photo by Friedemann Vogel/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Argentina's easing of import restrictions led to a rec»»»