UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 kicks off in Dubai with teams tested in life-saving simulations
Dubai: The UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 officially began on Saturday at Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Lt-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Organised by Dubai Police in cooperation with the World Rescue Or»»»
Energy Ministers of four countries agree on network operating modes - | 24.KG
A working meeting of the Energy and Water Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan took place in Tashkent, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan reported. The meeting was attended by Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan’s Water Resources Minister Sha»»»
Qatar Chamber calls for expanding partnerships between Qatari, Saudi investors
Riyadh: Qatar Chamber has participated in the inauguration ceremony of the 35th edition of the Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2026, which was opened by the Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majed Al-Hogail, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.»»»
Prime minister meets foreign ministers of Oman, Syria on the sidelines of MSC
MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Saturday separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates»»»
Al-Shaibani and al-Sabah stress Syria’s sovereignty , territorial integrity
Munich, Feb.14 ( SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met Saturday with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, both sides discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and wa»»»
Syrian Foreign Minister meets Qatar’s counterpart, Munich Security Conference sideline
Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Assad Hassan al-Shaibani, met on Saturday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Both sides affirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation»»»
Hariri Announces Participation in Parliamentary Elections - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hariri Announces Participation in Parliamentary Elections 14-02-2026 14:57 PM The former prime minister Saad Hariri delivered on Saturday a»»»
Foreign Minister meets his French counterpart on Munich Conference sidelines
Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA)-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Hassan Al-Shibani, met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, stressing the»»»
Italy Pledges Deeper Cooperation at Second Italy-Africa Summit
Italy pledged Friday to deepen cooperation with African countries during its second Italy-Africa summit, the first on African soil, aimed at reviewing projects started in critical sectors such as energy and infrastructure during Italy’s first phase of the Mattei Plan for Africa. The plan, launched »»»
Knife-wielding Arc de Triomphe attacker dies after being shot by Paris police
A man who on Friday attempted to stab a French officer during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe monument in central Paris has died from his injuries after being shot by police. The suspect was released from prison in December after having served a 12-year sentence for terror-related charges. A man »»»
Bulgarian President Iotova Meets Croatian PM Plenkovic at Munich Security Conference
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova held talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Iotova's press secretariat reported here on Saturday. Key topics included the upcoming Three Seas Initiative summit, hosted this year by Croatia. The i»»»
Al-Shaibani meets several U.S. Congressmen on Munich Conference sidelines
Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA)-Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, held talks on Saturday with a number of U.S.Congressmen, headed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria and the region, with »»»
Prime Minister meets Minister-President of Bavaria
Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Saturday with Minister-President of the State of Bavaria in the Federal Republic of Germany, HE Dr. Markus Soder on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting,»»»
Rubio speech signals US-Europe relations are bruised but still friendly
World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, have been gathering in Munich for Europe's biggest security and defence conference. The burning question on everyone's minds: is America still an ally of Europe? The k»»»
UAE President and Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal ties and regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi today with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. The meeting, which took place during the Qatari Emir’s fraternal visit to the UAE, saw the two leaders discuss the close relations between thei»»»
Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
Europe must be ready to fight to protect its people, values, and way of life, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told world leaders on Saturday. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Starmer also called for deeper links and cooperation, including economic ties, between the UK and EU. The PM stre»»»
Amir, UAE President discuss regional and international developments
Abu Dhabi: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi today. Discussion during the meeting, focused on the latest regional and international developments, primarily the situation in the Middle East»»»
Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister of Barbados
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent Saturday a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Barbados, HE Mia Mottley on the occasion of her winning a third term in the general elections.»»»
Prime Minister meets with Bavarian counterpart
Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today, February 14, 2026, with HE Dr. Markus Söder, Prime Minister of the state of Bavaria in the Federal Republic of Germany, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Duri»»»
Prime Minister sends congratulation to Bangladesh Nationalist Party Leader
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulation to leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Tariq Rahman on his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections.»»»
Prime minister sends congratulations to Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Tariq Rahman, on his party's victory in the parliamentary elections.»»»
Prime minister congratulates prime minister of Barbados
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Barbados HE Mia Mottley, on the occasion of her winning a third term in the general elections.»»»
PM meets with Foreign Ministers of Oman, Syria on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
Munich: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met on Saturday, February 14, 2026, separately with HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, and HE Asaad Al-Shaibani, M»»»
Prime Minister meets with Dutch Prime Minister
Munich: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with HE Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, they»»»
Rubio's Speech to European Allies Takes Softer Tone but Sticks to Trump's Stance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-ho»»»
Regional Development Minister: All but One Lot of Hemus Motorway Have Building Permits
Building permits have already been issued for all of Hemus Motorway's lots except one, outgoing Minister of Regional Development Ivan Ivanov told reporters in Suhindol on Saturday. He noted that he is leaving behind resolved issues that need to be completed, but also that funding needs to be secure»»»
Egypt reaffirms African solidarity with Palestinian rights at AU Summit
CAIRO, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Egypt emphasized the importance of continued African solidarity with the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost of which is the right to establish an independent state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with interna»»»
China Warns US 'Plotting' on Taiwan Could Lead to 'Confrontation'
Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States on Saturday against "plotting" on Taiwan, saying it could lead to a "confrontation" with China. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Foreign Minister Wang said that any future "instigating and plotting to split China through »»»
US Smuggled Starlinks into Iran Amid Deadly Riots, WSJ Reports
The administration of US President Donald Trump covertly smuggled around 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran amid that erupted across the Islamic Republic earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reports, substantiating Tehran’s findings of foreign interference behind the deadly»»»
Kuwait, Canada FMs meet on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, in the German city of Munich.In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said »»»
Report: Hariri to take part in elections, won't ally with Hezbollah
During meetings he held Friday with several prominent figures and members of parliament, ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri emphasized that "Lebanon and the region are witnessing a strategic shift, and Lebanon has a golden opportunity as a result of the collapse of the Iranian and Hezbollah project," a »»»
Syria’s Foreign Minister discusses transitional justice with ICC president
Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA) Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, held talks on Saturday with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The discussions focused on transitional justice in Syria, accountability for war crimes and »»»
Energy Minister hosts farewell for QatarEnergy’s Executive Vice President for Industrial Cities
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, hosted a special farewell reception in honour of Abdulaziz Jassim Al-Muftah, the retiring Executive Vice President for Industrial Cities at QatarEnergy. In remarks at the reception»»»
Amir arrives in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at the Al Bateen Airport by President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed»»»
Conflict in Iran Impacted Entire Middle East – Chinese Foreign Minister
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The situation in Iran has impacted the entire Middle East, and both sides must avoid new conflicts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday. "The situation in Iran has impacted peace in the Middle East, so both sides must exercise caution and avoid new conflicts," Wang sa»»»
Abbas Urges Removal of Israeli 'Obstacles' on Gaza Ceasefire
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas called on Saturday for the removal of "all obstacles" he said Israel has imposed on the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, in a speech at an African Union summit in Ethiopia. "We emphasize the need to lift all obstacles imposed by the Israe»»»
Amir arrives in Abu Dhabi
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in the Abu Dhabi, in the sisterly United Arab Emirates. At the forefront of those who received His Highness and the accompanying delegation at Al Bateen Airport was HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the Un»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Executive Board Member of Board of Peace in Gaza Strip
Munich: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Executive Board Member of the Board of Peace in the Gaza Strip, HE Sigrid Kaag, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, they discussed the humanitarian situat»»»
US and Iran set to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva next Tuesday in an effort to reach a deal that prevents war, a U.S. official and three sources with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. While U.S. President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wan»»»
Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
U.S. President Donald Trump said that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirm»»»
Macron Plans to Set Up Direct Communication Channel With Russia
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he wanted to create a direct communication channel with Russia, arguing that peace in Ukraine was impossible without the European Union's contribution. "No peace without the Europeans … You can negotiate without the Europeans i»»»
FM: Egypt seeks to expand trade, investment ties with Central African Republic
CAIRO, Feb 13 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s aspiration to expand trade and investment with the Central African Republic (CAR) during his meeting with Central African Republic Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Te»»»
High-level Libyan delegation visits Egypt to advance private sector engagement in Solid Waste Management
Germany’s GTZ Libya reported last Thursday (12 February) that a Libyan delegation visited Egypt to advancing private sector engagement in Solid Waste Management. These questions guided The recent field visit of by the Libyan delegation to Egypt aimed to explore the country’s reform experience in in»»»
BNP wins Bangladesh election, Tarique Rahman poised to be PM
Dhaka: Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for nationalist leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister. Election Commission figures showed Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)»»»
Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reports on melting glaciers - | 24.KG
About 16 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s glaciers have melted over the past half-century, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, Azamat Mambetov, announced at a briefing. Earlier, the World Meteorological Organization reported that the Earth’s temperature had risen by 1.9 degrees Celsius, which in turn h»»»
Prime Minister, Jordan Foreign Minister discuss developments in region
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a telephone call from HE Dr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the call, they re»»»
Min. Al-Jalahma: Strong turnout at Kuwait Sports Day reflects growing public awareness of health
KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The large turnout at Kuwait Sports Day reflects society's growing awareness of the importance of sports and their role in promoting health and quality of life, said Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma.In a press statement following his partic»»»
Rubio skips Ukraine backers’ gathering in Munich
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly skipped a meeting on Ukraine on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference “at the last minute,” according to the Financial Times. The Berlin Format gathering on Friday was attended by Kiev’s European backers – including French President Emmanuel »»»
On This Day, Feb. 14: YouTube founded - UPI.com
On Feb. 14, 2005, video-sharing website YouTube was founded by former PayPal employees. The company was purchased by Google a year and a half later for $1.65 billion. 1 of 7 | On February 14, 2005, video-sharing website YouTube was founded by former PayPal employees. The company's headquarters are »»»
Record Year for Bulgarian Tourism: Nearly 1 Million Romanians Visited in 2025
Bulgaria saw a record influx of Romanian tourists in 2025, according to the latest figures from the National Statistical Institute. Nearly one million overnight stays in Bulgarian accommodation facilities were registered from Romania, marking an 8.5% increase compared to 2024. This milestone repres»»»