Netanyahu says all enriched uranium 'has to leave Iran'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that any deal between the United States and Iran must involve the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran as well as Tehran's ability to enrich more. His comments came as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Switzerland on Sunda»»»
The post included a video of US forces boarding a helicopter and then boarding the tanker ship.
US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and fled the region, the Pentagon said Sunday. The Panamanian-flagged Veronica III "tried to defy President Trump's quarantine -- hoping to slip away. We tracke»»»
QEEA showcases education as a human-building priority: Minister
QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has affirmed that the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026 (QEEA 2026) carries special significance, with the number of winners from both genders reaching 108 - the most significant figure since the award’s incepti»»»
OCA President chairs Council's Executive Board meeting
Kuwait: HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani chaired the 108th meeting of the Council's Executive Board, which was held Sunday at its headquarters in Kuwait. During the meeting, the minutes of the previous Executive Board meeting, held in Tashkent on 26 »»»
QIIB wins two prestigious awards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has achieved a significant milestone by winning two prestigious honours at the International Finance Awards 2025, reinforcing its standing as a leading player in Qatar’s Islamic banking sector and a key contributor to capital market »»»
QIB partners up with Visa to launch exclusive offers for FIFA World Cup 2026
Tribune news network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the launch of a new Spends campaign offering its QIB Visa Credit card holders the opportunity to win an exclusive experience at the FIFA World Cup 2026, courtesy of Visa, reinforcing the Bank’s commitmen»»»
18th Qatar Robotics and AI Competition begins in Doha
QNA Doha The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition kicked off Sunday in Doha. The contest is organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), buoyed by support from the Social »»»
QRCS sends specialisedmedical convoy to Syria
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialised medical convoy for Syria, with a group of consultant cardiac catheterisation doctors and orthopaedic surgeons deployed to provide life-saving health care for Syrian patients, amid the tough challenges facing the »»»
Doha Forum convenes discussion on sustainable peace in Gaza at MSC
QNA Munich Doha Forum participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026, convening a high-level panel discussion titled ‘Conversation on Sustainable Peace in Gaza’, addressing pathways toward durable peace amid a fragile ceasefire, an ongoing humanitarian emergency, and the risk of renewed »»»
WTA 2025: Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach named Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments
Tribune News Network Doha Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach has earned the title of Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the 2025 World Travel Awards, marking another milestone for a destination that has quickly become a preferred choice for guests seeking homelike space, refined style, and seaml»»»
Al Mannai, US officials discuss ways to enhance technological ties
Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai on Sunday met separately with Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security of the United States of America Jeffrey Kessler, and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Mich»»»
QCDC, Snoonu ink MoU to strengthendigital infra for career guidance
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Snoonu Trading and Services L.L.C to support QCDC’s digital transformation and expand how career development services are delivered across Qatar’s educ»»»
Amouage introduces three new perfumes to its acclaimed Essences Collection
Tribune News Network Doha Time is central to Amouage’s Essences Collection. When he conceived it, Renaud Salmon, chief creative officer at the esteemed Omani High Perfumery House, decided that every aspect of the range – from the narratives behind the perfumes, to their formulation and visual repre»»»
MoPH develops comprehensive food safety inspection plan for Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has developed a comprehensive food safety inspection plan during the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety and public health, and to protect consumers during a period when demand for food products si»»»
HEC Paris, Doha welcomes Executive MBA Class of 2027 to advancing national leadership, economic development
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2027 to its state-of-the-art Doha campus, reaffirming its role in developing senior leaders ready to contribute to regional transformation and long-term economic progr»»»
Municipalities step up health surveillance on food enterprises
QNA DOHA Several municipalities announced that they had stepped up their readiness for the holy month of Ramadan by conducting surveillance inspections on food enterprises nationwide. They confirmed that the objective is to ensure food safety and protect the well-being of both citizens and resident»»»
Empowering Arab women key to sustainable development and social stability: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi has stressed that empowering Arab women, safeguarding their rights, and enhancing their full participation constitute fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable development and strengthening societal stabil»»»
Diplomatic Institute and Lekhwiya sign pact to expand cooperation
QNA Doha The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint cooperation and the exchange of expertise. This agreement aims to strengthen institutional partnerships and develop training and c»»»
Municipality minister announces launch of Sustainable Agricultural Production award
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has announced the launch of the “Sustainable Agricultural Production Award,” effective this year. This initiative aims to recognize farmers as well as livestock and fish producers for adopting best modern agricultural p»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- 1975 -- Kuwaiti MPs Jassem Al-Qatami and Rashed Al-Farhan submitted the first-of-a-kind draft law to grant women the right to run in elections and vote. The parliament was dissolved before the house discuss the bill. 1994 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah signed»»»
Bondi faces criticism after saying all Epstein files have been released
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has said it has released all of the files required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but lawmakers have argued the release is insufficient. The letter sent to Congress members on Saturday said all records, documents, communications and investigative materials»»»
U.S. military intercepts Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean - UPI.com
The U.S. military boards the Veronica III, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, on Feb. 15 in the Indian Ocean after it tracked it from the Caribbean in an attempt to escape the Trump administration's naval blockade on such vessels. Photo by Department of Defense/X Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. military inte»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT - President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and head of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and his accompanying delegation arrive in Kuwait. KUWAIT - Jahra Cultural Season 2, organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in cooperation »»»
Glove found appears to match those in video of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators have found a glove that appears to match one of those a suspect was wearing in doorbell camera footage taken the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared. The FBI said in a Sunday update that investigators recovered DNA evidence from the glove, which was found in a field near the side of the r»»»
Rubio casts US, the ‘child of Europe’ in Munich speech. ‘We belong together,’ he said – Ya Libnan
Share: Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the “child of Europe” in a message of unity on Saturday, offering some reassurance as well as levelling more criticism at allies after a year of turmoil in transatlantic relations. Rubio was addressing the annual Munich Security Confer»»»
Rama to Join Trump in Washington for Founding Meeting of Peace Board, Slams Opposition Protests
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that on Thursday, February 19, he will travel to Washington to join U.S. President Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of the founding states of the Peace Board. Rama said Albania holds the privilege of being a founding member of the initiative and stressed that »»»
Albania’s Opposition Accuses Rama of Political Interference Over Proposed Legal Changes
The head of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party of Albania, Gazment Bardhi, has accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of attempting to weaken an ongoing criminal investigation through proposed amendments to Article 242 of the Criminal Procedure Code. In a public reaction, Bardhi said Rama is »»»
What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a deadly toxin found in poison dart frogs in South America, the UK and some of its European allies have said. Traces of epibatidine were found in samples from Navalny's body and highly likely resulted in his death in a Siberian penal colony »»»
Pakistan coach says dressing room hurting after India capitulation
Colombo: Head coach Mike Hesson admitted Pakistan's players were hurting in the dressing room after their crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in Colombo on Sunday. India dominated the T20 World Cup Group A match which had been in doubt until a few days ago when the Pakistan government clear»»»
Minister of Municipality announces launch of "Sustainable Agricultural Production Award"
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has announced the launch of the "Sustainable Agricultural Production Award," effective this year. This initiative aims to recognise farmers as well as livestock and fish producers for adopting best modern agric»»»
SpaceX Dragon delivers new crew to International Space Station - UPI.com
Crew-12 joins Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station on Feb. 14, replacing Crew-11, which returned to Earth early in mid-January due to one of the astronauts having a medical emergency. Photo courtesy NASA/X Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The International Space Station is once again fully staffed »»»
US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
The US military has boarded a second oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea where it was suspected of helping Venezuela avoid US sanctions. The boarding of the Panamanian-flagged Veronica III is the second such US interception in the Indian Ocean in the past week. »»»
Lebanese Speaker Berri Warns of Plot to Derail Elections, Vows Timely Vote Under Existing Law
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri warned on Sunday of a coordinated attempt to derail the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, accusing unnamed actors of seeking to obstruct the vote through a controversial legal opinion issued by the Justice Ministry. In remarks to the Lebanese daily Asharq Al»»»
Rayo thrash Atletico who 'deserved to lose'
Madrid: Rayo Vallecano waltzed to a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, leaving Diego Simeone's side 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Atletico dropped to fourth after their heavy defeat at Leganes's Butarque stadium, where Rayo hosted the fixture due to pitch problems at the»»»
Diplomatic Institute, Lekhwiya sign MoU to expand cooperation, exchange expertise
DOHA: The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on joint cooperation and the exchange of expertise. This agreement aims to strengthen institutional partnerships and develop training and capacity-»»»
Diplomatic Institute, Lekhwiya sign MoU to expand cooperation, exchange expertise
Doha, Qatar: The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on joint cooperation and the exchange of expertise. This agreement aims to strengthen institutional partnerships and develop training and ca»»»
Bulgaria Faces Cold Start to the Week with Rain in the East and Snow in the Mountains
Atmospheric pressure is set to increase, though it will stay below the typical levels for this time of year. Overnight, precipitation will persist in parts of southwestern Bulgaria and in eastern regions, while higher elevations may see light snowfall. By morning, rainfall and snow will largely cea»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours Moroccan winner of 'Arab Hope Makers
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Morocco’s leadership and people following the victory of Moroccan humanitarian Fawzia Mahmoudi in the sixth edition of the “Arab Hope Makers” initiative. “In the»»»
Egypt mandates non-banking financial firms to offset 20% of carbon emissions
Egypt has mandated that non-banking financial institutions with capital exceeding EGP 100m must measure their carbon footprints and offset 20% of their annual emissions through the purchase of carbon credits, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said on Sunday. Speaking at the Int»»»
Egypt to advance government salaries for next two months to ease Ramadan pressures: Madbouly
Egypt will bring forward the payment of government salaries for the next two months to ease financial pressures on households during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference at the government headquarters in the New Administrative »»»
Banque du Caire signs $16.7m financing deal with Kandil Glass to fund Suez expansion
Banque du Caire has signed a new financing agreement with the Kandil Glass Group to support the company’s capital expansion, including the establishment of a new glass production facility in the Ataqa Free Zone in Suez governorate. The financing package includes a six-year medium-term loan worth $1»»»
Sofia Mayor Hopes for International Investigation into Petrohan Case
In a televised interview on bTV on Sunday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev commented on the Petrohan case. He expressed the hope that there will be an international investigation "so that the pieces can be put together objectively, we can see what happened, and the public can be reassured." What has bec»»»
‘Wuthering Heights’ debuts atop North America box office
Los Angeles: "Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel, charmed moviegoers in North America over the four-day US holiday weekend, raking in $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the doomed»»»
Empowering Arab women key to sustainable development and social stability: Al Nuaimi
DOHA: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi has stressed that empowering Arab women, safeguarding their rights, and enhancing their full participation constitute fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable development and strengthening societal stability»»»
Russian Forces Intercept 120 Ukrainian Drones in Bryansk Region - Governor
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian forces attempted a large-scale drone attack on Russia's Bryansk Region from early Sunday morning, with 120 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) destroyed, regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz said. "Since early morning, the enemy has attempted a massive attack on the territor»»»
BLD enters Egypt with EGP 2.5bn investment, partners with Al Futtaim to bring Carrefour to Matrouh
BLD Group has officially launched operations in the Egyptian market, unveiling an investment plan worth EGP 2.5bn aimed at developing and upgrading a portfolio of mixed-use real estate projects across the country. The company’s strategy focuses on integrated developments that combine residential, c»»»
Only 2 million of Egypt’s 55 million properties liable for tax after amendments: RTA
Ahmed Al-Sadiq, Head of Egypt’s Real Estate Taxation Authority (RTA), said that following recent amendments to the Real Estate Tax Law, only around 2 million property units out of an estimated 55 million nationwide will be subject to residential property tax. Al-Sadiq added that annual revenues fro»»»
9 booze thieves nabbed; 4 still at large
Greek police announced Sunday the arrest of nine individuals who stole bottles of spirits from the same company’s liquor stores and then resold them. Four are still at large. A 47-year-old foreign national was the ringleader of the gang that had been active at least since early 2023, police said. S»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia sign framework agreement to digitize financial operations
Damascus, Feb. 15 (SANA) – The Syrian Ministry of Finance has signed on Sunday a framework agreement with Saudi digital solutions company Elm, to support the digitization of financial operations and modernize Syria’s financial sector. The agreement was signed by Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yis»»»
Netanyahu Says US Deal with Iran Must Dismantle Nuclear Infrastructure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told US President Donald Trump last week that any US deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at the annual Conference of Presidents of Major American »»»