KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's embassies in Japan, Consulate General in Milan, along with its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, celebrated the 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day with official receptions attended by senior officials, diplomats and public figures.In Tokyo»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Embassy in India held celebrations on Thursday evening to mark Kuwait's 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day.The ceremony was attended by Indian Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, heads of Arab and foreign missions accredited in New Delhi, apart fr»»»

AQABA: A flying Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and British rider Alex McInnes topped the times in the car and motorcycle categories on the 12.78km Aseza Prologue stage that kickstarted the weekend’s off-road action at the Jordan Baja yesterday. The short desert stage was held near the village of Rahmeh to»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) MP Aleksandar Rashev said here on Friday his party's will be tabling a bill to supplement the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act. "It became unequivocally clear from the horrifying Petrohan-Okolchitsa case that in 2022 the government had delegated its control and public fun»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov today, February 13, received Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda as part of his working visit to the country. The parties discussed issues related to the comprehensive development of bilateral relations. Welcoming the high-lev»»»

France has said it will call for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese over her comments regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza. Albanese, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in March 2022, has repeatedly labeled Israel»»»

As India strides confidently towards its destiny as one of the world’s largest economies, the United Arab Emirates stands out not merely as a partner, but as a pivotal force multiplier. More than a destination market, the UAE is India’s strategic gateway to the wider region — a role forged by centu»»»

Skopje, 12 February 2026 (MIA) – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects that annual inflation will stabilize below three percent, accompanied by a negative monthly trend. He notes that this is the result of policies aimed at safeguarding citizens’ living standards and consolidating the country’s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is setting a task of building up the combat potential and weapons, taking into account current challenges and conflicts, within the framework of its chairmanship in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said on»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The African Union called on Israel to withdraw its recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, according to a communique published following a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council. "Acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, the Peace and Security Council ... »»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

American food brands are expanding their presence in Serbia, with Hard Rock Cafe opening its first restaurant in the country and Burger King discussing plans to open, officials and company representatives said this week. H»»»

The Qatari capital is set to host a preparatory meeting on Sunday ahead of an international conference in Paris aimed at supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces. The Doha meeting will bring together the five sponsoring countries - France, the United States, Saudi Arabi»»»

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil, seen here in an Oct. 25 session at the National Assembly, was relieved of duty over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid, the Defense Ministry said Friday. File Photo by Yonhap The defense ministry said Friday it h»»»

DOHA: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), under the Qatar Chamber, has been honoured by the State Lawsuits Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt during the Authority’s celebration marking the 150th anniversary of its establishment, held recently in Cairo. The »»»

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned Friday that future drone incursions by South Korea would trigger a "terrible response." Kim is seen here in a 2019 photo at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- K»»»

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants. The episode on Thursday off southern Japan came three months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Japan would intervene militarily if B»»»

Iranian authorities have released on bail two senior reformist figures who were arrested in recent days following anti-government protests in January, local media reported. "Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh were released a few minutes ago after posting bail," their lawyer, Hojjat Kermani, said in»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda, who arrived in the country on a working visit to participate in the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council. «Resolving border issues is »»»

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg noted on Thursday a relative improvement in conditions in areas held by the legitimate government, warning, however, that “without a wider negotiated political settlement to the conflict, gains will continue to remain vulnerable to reversal.” In a briefing »»»

Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said on Thursday that the prime minister and the government are "fully aware" that this is not an easy period for Romanian society, but stressed that Romania needs to reach a balanced budget.She made the remarks when asked about the government's message to thos»»»

The national defense industry must be part of international production chains, said on Thursday the Minister of Defense, Radu Miruta, who had a discussion in Brussels with Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defense and Space."We have started a clear approach: through European instrumen»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta held talks on Thursday with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin, with discussions focusing on current developments in the security environment, particularly the regional consequences of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and their impact »»»

Prospects for Romanian-Canadian cooperation in the field of home affairs and the need for coordination in identifying the best solutions to the various forms of transnational organised crime were among the topics discussed on Thursday during a working meeting between Internal Affairs Minister Catal»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath, at the Victoria Governmental Palace on Thursday, with discussions focusing on the main issues related to the rule of law, the functioning of the judicial system and the reforms undertaken by Romania in the Europ»»»

Justice Minister Radu Marinescu met on Thursday with European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath, with whom he discussed, among other topics, stepping up efforts to prevent and combat corruption.According to a press release from the Ministry»»»

Continuing and strengthening support for Ukraine, as well as the current concerns with the latest developments in the European security environment were on the agenda of a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, Romania's Defence Ministry (MApN) reported on Thursday.Romania's »»»

North Macedonia’s Health Minister, Azir Aliu, announced on February 12 that authorities have begun inspections at all 43 companies licensed to produce medical cannabis. Speaking at a news conference, Aliu said the move is »»»

The process of forming Bulgaria’s next caretaker government has formally started, with Andrey Gyurov facing a strict deadline. As the nominee for caretaker prime minister, he has seven days to submit the structure and names of the interim cabinet to the president. This means the list must be finali»»»

DOHA: The History Programme at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised its third student conference, titled “Memory, Identity, and Narrative in the Transformations of Historical Writing.” The conference witnessed wide participation from graduate students, alumni, and young researcher»»»

North Korea threatened on Friday a "terrible response" if it detects any more drones buzzing across the border from the South. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticizing his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to s»»»

Seoul: North Korea threatened on Friday a "terrible response" if it detects any more drones buzzing across the border from the South. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending dron»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed yesterday 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 Qat»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday launched a new humanitarian Ramadan campaign aimed at saving five million children under the age of five from death caused by malnutrition and hunger. The initiative, titled “Had »»»

Tashkent, Feb. 13 (SANA) Syria and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and expanding trade ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Tashkent by the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce and Uzbekistan’s Chamb»»»

Doha: With the attendance of Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the second edition of the “Ministry of Culture Forum” commenced yesterday under the theme “Legacy, Influence and Impact.” The forum serves as both a celebratory and interactive platform,»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar believes that investing in human capital through education is the optimal and sustainable investment for present and future generations, as education is a fundamental pillar of the State’s Permanent Constitution and building educated individuals capable of achieving academi»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) H E Philippe Lazzarini. During the phon»»»

The world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran. The move by the USS Gerald R. Ford, first reported b»»»

DOHA: Qatar launched the 13th edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) yesterday at the Katara Cultural Village. Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the five-day exhibitio»»»

The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the US Trade Representative said. The agreement comes as the US remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of »»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office said in a statement on Thursday that he is still waiting on a legal opinion from the Justice Ministry as he responded to US President Donald Trump’s comments that he “should be ashamed of himself” for not granting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon re»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- 1955 -- The department of social affairs and labor conducted first registration of laborers, where their number reached 34,256. 2004 -- Kuwait's Hussein Habib and Bassel Thamer won gold medal in the men's double of the Asian bowling tournament held in Hong Kong. 2008 -- Sab»»»

At its regular sitting on Friday, Parliament will discuss the ratification of an agreement with the European Investment Fund related to the implementation of the JEREMIE initiative. The aim is to ensure the legal validity of the signed agreements extending the framework and financial agreements unt»»»

During a briefing at Sputnik Kyrgyzstan press center, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan (MES) Azamat Mambetov summarized the results of the ministry’s modernization and outlined its plans through 2026. He reported that since 2020, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has a»»»

European Union leaders on Thursday agreed on an action plan to overhaul the bloc’s economy and boost competitiveness amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, China and Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the March plan would upgrade energy grids, deepen financial in»»»