The assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, first deputy chief of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) is clearly the Zelensky regime’s latest desperate bid to sabotage the emerging Russia-Ukraine-US negotiations channel in Abu Dhabi and prolong the war. When negotia»»»

US tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced plans to build a “self-growing city” on the Moon, placing the project ahead of his long-stated ambitions to reach Mars. In recent years, SpaceX has focused on developing spacecraft capable of reaching the Red Planet, with Musk previously saying that the f»»»

The Vratsa Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said Monday that pre-trial proceedings under Article 116 of the Criminal Code for murder have been initiated in the case of three bodies with gunshot wounds found in a camper van near Mount Okolchitsa. The three men were wanted in connection »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched a wide range of advanced digital and AI-powered services that dramatically simplify labour-related procedures, eliminate most documentation requirements and in-person visits, and reduce processing times by up to 100%, as »»»

Washington, United States: SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the backburner to prioritize establishing a settlement on the Moon, founder Elon Musk said Sunday. The South Africa-born billionaire's space company has found massive success as a NASA contractor, but c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a forecast advisory that there is a gradual rise in temperatures in different parts of the country. In a social media post, the department noted that the rise in temperature will continue until Saturday, February 14, 2026, when temperatures a»»»

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s communications chief quit on Monday, Downing Street confirmed, in the latest blow to the embattled leader as his government struggles with fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. “I have decided to stand down to allow a new No. 10 team to be built,” T»»»

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Tanzanian counterpart Mussa Zungu, Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday there was great potential for cooperation with African nations, including Tanzania, which she said was an important factor of stability in eastern Africa, a»»»

For the first time, the Stenin Press Photo Contest has launched a category for photographers over 34. Titled 'Energy of Life,' this new category widens the contest’s reach beyond its five existing categories, which are dedicated to supporting young photo artists aged 18 to 33. Open to professionals»»»

On 22 November last year, the confusion among top members of the United States government about Washington’s peace plan to end the war in Ukraine represented the most chaotic implementation of American foreign policy in my 50 years of observing it. Two days earlier, on 20 November, US President Don»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan submitted for public discussion a draft resolution approving the Climate Education and Awareness Development Program for 2025–2030, along with an action plan and an indicator matrix required for its implementation. The document aims to create a unified, sustai»»»

Tokyo: Japan switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Monday, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch. A problem with a monitoring alarm in January forced the suspension of its first restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The K»»»

Egypt has announced plans to establish a large-scale sodium cyanide production facility, described by officials as the first dedicated project of its kind in the Middle East, as part of efforts to expand exports and localise strategic chemical industries. According to a statement from the General A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership with Al Khalij Cement Company (AKCC), aimed at recycling 100 percent of the sludge generated by Ashghal's wastewater treatment plants across Qatar. The signing ceremony was witne»»»

The Management Board of the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (CEIBG) has approved the appointment of Boyan Mitrakiev as Executive Director, effective March 1. Mitrakiev graduated from City University of Seattle with a degree in Business Administration and earned a PhD in Pu»»»

А 53-years-old Greek citizen has been accused of trying to bribe police officers during a regular car inspection, the Kardzhali District Prosecutor's Office said on Monday. On February 7, police officers stopped a passenger car with Greek registration for inspection on the I-5 main road, in the dir»»»

Dubai Municipality, in coordination with Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will close the Old Municipality Street connecting to the Gold Souq for pedestrian traffic on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm. The move aims to provide safer and more comfortable access »»»

Starting from January 2026, Kyrgyzstan has switched to the electronic permit system (e-Permit) for international road freight transport with China, the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. According to the ministry, under the new system domestic carriers are already conducting cargo t»»»

Stockholm: Sweden said Monday it planned to tighten rules to acquire citizenship, introducing "honest living" and financial requirements, a language and general knowledge test and raising the residency requirement from five to eight years. If approved by parliament, the new rules would enter into f»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the National Sports Day activities, the Lusail Shooting Range is preparing to welcome participants from all segments of society to enjoy the events held there and to learn firsthand about the fundamentals of this time-honored sport, under the supervision of specialized train»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Qatari humanitarian aid convoy comprising seven trucks, loaded with emergency and life-saving medications, has been deployed to support the health sector in Sudan, amidst the current humanitarian crisis there, in an initiative co-launched by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qata»»»

DOHA: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session at its headquarters in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.At the beginning of the session, Secretary-General of the Council HENayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read the agenda. The Council also approved t»»»

DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned in the strongest terms the illega»»»

The Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has capped the school day at a maximum of five hours during the holy month of Ramadan and said fasting students should be excused from physical education classes, under new guidance for private schools. The authority said the adjusted sched»»»

In a televised message on the eve of the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian people to take part in the nationwide rallies marking Feb. 11, describing the day as a symbol of national power and dignit»»»

Several people were injured after a high-speed Lamborghini crashed into pedestrians and a two-wheeler on Kanpur’s VIP Road, triggering panic in the upscale Gwaltoli area and prompting a police investigation, officials said on Monday. According to police, the accident occurred near Jhula Park Crossi»»»

Dubai: Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire the delivery business of Getir in Türkiye, covering food, grocery, retail, and water delivery services. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's director of communications Tim Allan resigned on Monday, a day after Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney quit over his role in backing Peter Mandelson over his known links to Jeffrey Epstein. The loss of two senior aides ⁠in quick succession comes as Starmer tr»»»

Dubai: Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, has unveiled its much-anticipated Valentine’s Day Offers, designed to add a celebratory sparkle to the season of love. Customers across all Joyalukkas showrooms, including UAE, will get to explore an exquisite curation of jewellery and avail themse»»»

Sharjah Charity International has launched its Iftar for a Fasting Person Outside the UAE initiative as part of its Ramadan campaign “Jood”, aiming to distribute 300,000 iftar meals across 51 countries during the holy month. The organisation has called on donors and philanthropists to support the p»»»

Since the start of 2026, Bulgaria’s statutory minimum monthly wage has been set at 620 euros, the lowest in the European Union. Despite this, Eurostat’s latest recalculation shows that this income has a purchasing power equivalent to 1,039 euros in terms of average European prices, bringing Bulgari»»»

European businesses active in the nuclear sector are urging EU policymakers to move from political recognition to concrete delivery, as the European Business Nuclear Alliance marked one year since its launch at its annual summit in Warsaw. In a joint declaration, the alliance said nuclear energy mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session at its headquarters in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall, chaired by the Speaker of the Shura Council, HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At te outset of the session, the Secretary-General of the Council, HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmou»»»

Dubai: Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to community health and family wellbeing, Landmark Group successfully hosted the 16th edition of its flagship Beat Diabetes Family Event at Za’abeel Park, bringing together more than 17,500 participants in one of the UAE’s largest family-focused welln»»»

Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ajman Police, has commended the Traffic and Patrols Department for achieving a 99 per cent score in the “Customer Pulse” index, reflecting overall customer satisfaction with its services. The praise came during an inspection »»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the ruling Socialist Party will pursue legal changes following the Constitutional Court’s failure to reach a decision, a move that resulted in the reinstatement of the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Belinda Balluku. In a po»»»

An Israeli occupation force abducted an official in the Jamaa Islamiya group and former mayor of Habbarieh, after it infiltrated the town of Habbarieh in the Arqoub region, Hasbaya district, before dawn on Monday. Al-Manar correspondent reported that an Israeli force carried out the abduction of th»»»

The UN migration agency on Monday said 53 people were dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. Only two survivors were rescued. The International Organization for Migration said the boat overturned north of Zuwara on Friday. "Only two Nigerian women were »»»

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a landslide victory in snap parliamentary elections on Sunday. With a two-thirds majority in the lower house, secured together with coalition partners, the LDP leader will be better positioned to push through more ha»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces carried out attacks on the infrastructure of a military airfield, fuel and energy complex facilities and transport infrastructure used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "The operational-tactical aviation, »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the country’s industrial sector posted strong annual growth and record export performance, reinforcing the UAE’s position as the region’s leading industrial exporter. Sig»»»

The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the illegal Israeli decisions and measures aimed at imposing unlawful Israeli sovereignty, entrenching settlement activity, and enforcing a new legal and administra»»»

BBC News Persian has verified the identities of more than 200 of the thousands of people killed during Iran's brutal crackdown on the recent widespread protests. The project has scoured social media, verified online footage and used eyewitness accounts to build up a chronicle of how and when the pr»»»

Accra: Tributes have been pouring in from across Ghana and the world since the death of Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor. A guitarist, composer and bandleader who died on Saturday, Taylor's six-decade career played a key role in shaping modern popular music in West Africa. Often described as one»»»

Geneva: The UN migration agency on Monday said 53 people were dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. Only two survivors were rescued. The International Organization for Migration said the boat overturned north of Zuwara on Friday. "Only two Nigerian wom»»»

Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye "condemned in the stro»»»

Greece’s financial prosecutor, Panagiotis Kapsimalis, has received a report from the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority detailing the alleged embezzlement of more than €73 million in state and European Union funds between 2020 and 2025. The investigation names Yiannis Panagopoulos, the longt»»»

HEADLINES Monday’s news media are dominated by reports and speculation about the latest developments in the Petrohan triple murder case. All major print dailies report that the bodies of the three missing men - Petrohan Lodge owner Ivaylo Kalushev, 23-year-old Nikolay Zlatkov, and 15-year-old Alexa»»»

The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday, that, at their request, the Sofia District Court had remanded a UK citizen in custody for committing acts of hooliganism at Sofia's Vasil Levski International Airport. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the defendant, S.F., has been cha»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has congratulated Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) candidate Sinisa Karan on winning Sunday's repeat presidential elections in Republika Srpska. "I am confident you will perform the new duty with the commitment of a wise and responsible l»»»