Maryam Nawaz launches bold police reforms to end fear and instill respect in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a bold step to reform the Punjab Police, a force long criticised for fear-driven enforcement, corruption, and poor public relations. In a high-level televised meeting with Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem on Sunday, Chief Minister Maryam dire»»»
Al-Alimi Calls from Munich for a New Regional Security Framework
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has called for a fundamental rethinking of the international approach to regional security, warning that escalating threats in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb represent a geopolitical shift rather than a series of isolated incidents»»»
Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli occupation airstrikes on Gaza
GAZA, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Nine Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday in Israeli occuopation airstrikes targeting various areas of the Gaza Strip.Health authorities at Al-Shifa Medical Complex reported the arrival of four martyrs after an Israeli occupation drone struck a group »»»
CC-DB's Atanas Atanassov Calls for Immediate Security Council Meeting over Petrohan Case, Urges Declassification of Documents
In three days, a new caretaker Council of Ministers will be appointed. I call on the [future caretaker] prime minister, if he is formally appointed, to immediately convene a meeting of the Security Council, Deputy National Assembly Chair Atanas Atanassov, MP of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulg»»»
Abu Dhabi’s modern landmarks just got heritage status
Abu Dhabi’s architectural glow-up isn’t just about shiny new skyscrapers. The capital is doubling down on its recent past, with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) adding more than 40 new sites to its Modern Heritage Register. The fresh additions build on the first bat»»»
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Zero Enrichment Is Not Up for Negotiation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Zero Enrichment Is Not Up for Negotiation 15-02-2026 11:18 AM In an interview with the BBC in Tehran, Maji»»»
Government Approves Funding for Bulgaria’s First European Space Agency Fee in 2026
The outgoing Cabinet has approved a decision authorizing funding for the Ministry of Innovation and Growth to cover Bulgaria’s first membership contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA) for 2026, the government press service announced. The approved financing guarantees that Bulgarian companie»»»
Lebanon Marks 21st Anniversary of Rafik Hariri Assassination
Lebanon commemorated on Saturday the 21st anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, with a popular rally and pointed political statements highlighting questions of sovereignty, state authority, and upcoming elections. Speaking to supporters in Downtown Beirut, his son,»»»
Russia Says Seized a Dozen Ukrainian Villages in February
Russia's army chief Valery Gerasimov visited Moscow's troops in Ukraine and said the Kremlin's forces seized a dozen eastern villages in February, the defense ministry said Sunday. Gerasimov visit comes days before US-mediated talks with Kyiv in Geneva on ending almost four years of war and ahead o»»»
UAE Lottery reveals first name of Dh5 million winner. Is it an Indian expat?
Dubai: The UAE Lottery has revealed the first name of its first-ever Dh5 million second prize winner who struck gold in the draw number 260214 held on Saturday, February 14. The lottery operator has identified the lucky resident as Murugan**G** on its official website. The winner, whose full identi»»»
Industry and Investment Drive Bulgaria into the EU’s Top Economic Performers
Bulgaria’s economy continued to show steady momentum throughout 2025, placing the country among the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, according to data presented by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov said the current trajectory reflect»»»
Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street
London: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years on Sunday as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street. Here are four things to know about the purr-fect puss who over the years has charmed his way into the hearts of some of the w»»»
CBSE Boards 2026: Best exam-day foods every UAE student must eat
Nutrition experts say that the right breakfast and snacks can make a significant difference in alertness, stamina and overall performance during CBSE board exams starting February 17. Also Read: CBSE Exams 2026: UAE 2025 top scorer shares last-minute tips for studentsAlvis K Benny, Clinical Dietici»»»
Israel Carries Out 14 Air Strikes in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Israeli air force planes carried out a series of strikes on several areas of southern Lebanon on Sunday night, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik. "Last night, Israeli warplanes launched a series of powerful strikes with heavy guided missiles on … [several areas] in so»»»
Growing Number of Americans Express Interest in Orthodoxy
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The growing number of Americans has been expressing interest in the Orthodox faith in recent years, the dean of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia’s (ROCOR) Synodal Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign in New York, Archpriest Andrei Sommer, told Sputnik. “The cathedra»»»
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Several in Gaza
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defense and health officials said. Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials sai»»»
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som breaks world-record tug of war on Qatar National Sports Day
Al Ruwais, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Sports Day, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som brought the community together for an extraordinary wellness activation, highlighted by a world-record-breaking tug of war with a 600-meter rope. Approximately 120 participants joined this epic challen»»»
US teen Lutkenhaus breaks world junior indoor 800m record
Washington, United States: American athletics prodigy Cooper Lutkenhaus broke the world junior indoor 800-meters record on Saturday with a victory in 1min 44.03secs at the Sound Running meet in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 17-year-old Texan won the invitational event by 0.70 of a second over »»»
Endowments ministry urges public to observe Ramadan crescent on Tuesday
DOHA: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has urged Muslims in the State of Qatar to observe the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, the 29th of Sha'ban 1447 AH, correspondi»»»
Sharjah cars to get new license plate designs
If you’ve got an old Sharjah license plate, you’ll soon be shedding it in favour of a new one. Sharjah Police, represented by the Vehicle Licensing Department, will be replacing the old plates with a new design starting tomorrow, Feb 16. The department clarified that the replacement process will be»»»
New world for users and brands as ads hit AI chatbots
Paris, France: The introduction of advertisements and sponsored content in chatbots has spawned privacy concerns for AI users as brands scramble to stay relevant in a fast-changing online environment. ChatGPT developer OpenAI began showing ads in chatbot conversations for free and low-cost users to»»»
Russia’s Taman Port Damaged by Ukrainian Drone Strike
Russia's Black Sea port of Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, has been damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of Russia's Krasnodar region said on Sunday. Two people were injured as an oil storage tank, warehouse and terminals took damage in Volna village»»»
On This Day, Feb. 15: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes 1st woman, African leader of WTO - UPI.com
On Feb. 15, 2021, the World Trade Organization named U.S.-trained Nigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as director-general, making her the first African and first woman to lead the body. 1 of 8 | Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks to the media during the G»»»
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi: Issue of zero enrichment is not an issue anymore and as far as Iran is concerned, it is not on the table anymore - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi: Issue of zero enrichment is not an issue anymore and as far as Iran is concerned, it i»»»
French Prosecutors Announce Special Team for Epstein Files
The Paris prosecutor's office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team of magistrates to analyze evidence that could implicate French nationals in the crimes of the convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. With Epstein's known circle now extending to prominent French figures after t»»»
Pentagon Threatens to Cut Off Anthropic in AI Safeguards Dispute, Axios Reports
The Pentagon is considering ending its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic over its insistence on keeping some restrictions on how the US military uses its models, Axios reported on Saturday, citing an administration official. The Pentagon is pushing four AI companies to le»»»
Obama Deplores Lack of Shame after Trump Racist Monkey Clip
Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-w»»»
Impeachment cases vs Philippine President Marcos, VP Duterte: What's next?
Manila: With impeachment complaints flying around like confetti at a political fiesta — or flooding the halls of Congress like monsoon rain — Manila’s political weather forecast just turned dramatically interesting. So here’s the trillion-peso question: If an official is impeached and later convict»»»
RTA announces more dedicate bus and taxi lanes, trackless tram
Dubai: Dubai is stepping up its transport infrastructure with ambitious expansion projects designed to make commuting faster, safer, and more sustainable. Central to this drive is the planned trackless tram system, an autonomous, electric-powered transit solution that uses virtual tracks guided by »»»
Report: Trump, Netanyahu Agreed US Should Press Iran to Cut Oil Sales to China
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed at a White House meeting on Wednesday that the US would work to reduce Iran's oil exports to China, Axios reported, citing two US officials briefed on the issue. "We agreed that we will go full force with maximum press»»»
Obama Deplores 'Shamelessness' after Trump Racist Monkey Clip
Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-w»»»
US forces strike ISIS targets in Syria
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria.In a press release, CENTCOM mentioned that the strikes took place between February 3 to 12, to sustain relentless military pressure on remnants from the terrorist network»»»
Traffic pressures push Dubai Public Transport ridership past 802 million
Dubai: Traffic congestion and peak-hour delays are increasingly pushing commuters towards faster and more predictable travel options, with Dubai’s public transport network recording a landmark 802.1 million riders in 2025. The surge reflects a growing shift away from private car use as residents an»»»
European Debate over Nuclear Weapons Gains Pace
European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are increasingly debating whether to bolster nuclear arsenals on the continent. While the United States and Russia have thousands of nuclear warheads each, in Europe only Fran»»»
Starmer urges European NATO members to boost ‘hard power’
European NATO members must move from “overdependence” on the US and toward more autonomy and “hard power,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. This comes as Washington has pressed the rest of the bloc to increase defense spending, and amid a transatlantic rift on a number of policies. At the M»»»
Abu Dhabi completes citywide preparations to welcome Ramadan 2026
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has completed wide-ranging preparations across public services, cultural life and community programmes ahead of Ramadan 2026, as the emirate aims to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for residents and visitors during the holy month. Government bodies and civic institu»»»
Strong winds and dusty conditions to prevail
DOHA: The Department of Meteorologyhas warned of strong winds expected to affect some inshore areas by noon today, with strong winds and high seas forecast offshore. According to the department's daily weather report, inshore conditions through 6pm on Sunday will be moderate to relatively hot durin»»»
Iran Open to Compromises to Reach Nuclear Deal with US, Says Minister
Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday. Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nucl»»»
China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 countries
China will implement zero‑tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday. China will also continue to push for the negotiation and signing of joint economic partnership pacts, and further expa»»»
Qatar calls for Ramadan crescent sighting on February 17
Doha, Qatar: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has called upon all Muslims in the State of Qatar to observe the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In a statement, the committee urged that whoever sig»»»
UAE higher education law set to reshape sector with 30 key reforms
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s new Higher Education Law is expected to deliver 30 immediate, practical changes aimed at reshaping the regulatory landscape of the sector, strengthening governance, improving academic quality and restoring public confidence in higher education. The legislation, according to Al »»»
At Least 6,000 Killed Over 3 Days During RSF Attack on Sudan’s El-Fasher, UN Says
More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed “a wave of intense violence ... shocking in its scale and brutality” in Sudan's Darfur region in late October, according to the United Nations. The Rapid Support Forces' offensive to capture the city »»»
UAE invites private sector feedback on updated wage protection system
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has invited private sector professionals and labour market stakeholders to submit feedback on the latest update to the Wage Protection System, in a move aimed at strengthening participation and improving the country’s employment f»»»
Abu Dhabi urges parents to protect toddlers from finger injuries
Abu Dhabi: Parents in Abu Dhabi have been urged to take simple safety measures to protect young children from finger injuries caused by doors, hinges and drawers, as part of a new awareness campaign launched by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. The guidance comes amid growing concern about p»»»
US Justice Department Sends Letter Regarding Epstein Files Redactions to Lawmakers
The US Department of Justice sent a letter to lawmakers regarding redactions in the files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Saturday. The letter, required by law, includes a general description of the types of redactions made, and a list of notable p»»»
Budget standoff over immigration shuts down US Department of Homeland Security
A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement ensnared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown on Saturday, with Democrats in Congress vowing to withhold funding until major changes are enacted in the wake of two fatal shootings by fed»»»
Manila Subway: Right-of--way ROW snags falling like dominoes
Manila: Right-of-way (ROW) barriers once stalled major infrastructure projects in the Philippines. Not anymore. They are now falling like dominoes. A key test case: the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), the country’s first-ever underground rail system. Also In This Package Manila's next hottest p»»»
GTA announces implementation of Global and Domestic Minimum Tax
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to align the national tax system with international best practices, the General Tax Authority announces the commencement of the implementation of Chapter Seven (Repealed and Re-enacted) of the Income Tax Law issued under Law No. (24) of 2018 and its amend»»»
Oil prices rise on US inflation optimism despite OPEC supply concern
Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as OPEC+ is leaning towards a resumption in production increases. Brent crude futures settled at $67.75, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finis»»»
QNB Financial Services conducts investment awareness workshop
Doha, Qatar: QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, conducted an investment awareness workshop for employees of Barwa Real Estate, as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting financial literacy and professional de»»»