Tunisia Forward movement presents proposals following its central council meeting
Tunis, Feb 11 (TAP) - The Tunisia Forward movement said that "limiting oneself to theoretical decisions in numerous fields has left them pending, without translating them into concrete achievements embedded within clear programmes, despite the many...»»»
Probe Ordered Into Issuance of Firearms Permits in Petrohan Case
Chief Commissioner Zahari Vaskov, Director of the National Police General Directorate, Wednesday told MPs that a probe had been ordered into the issuance of firearms permits to people found dead in the Petrohan case. Three bodies, identified as Ivaylo Ivanov, Plamen Statev and Decho Vasilev, were f»»»
President Iotova Nominates BNB Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as Caretaker Prime Minister, Drawing Mixed Political Reactions
President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday nominated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov as candidate for caretaker prime minister, the President’s press office announced. On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Iotova will meet with Gurov at the President’s Administration to formally task him »»»
UN-backed program in Istanbul targets challenges facing Syrian entrepreneurs
Istanbul, Feb. 11 (SANA) A program aimed at inquiring Syrian business owners and developing practical solutions to challenges facing their enterprises was launched in Istanbul on Wednesday under the theme “Work and Investment in Syria After Liberation – A Realistic Reading of the Post-War Economy”,»»»
QIA participates in Apptronik Series A funding round to support scaled production, global deployment of Apollo humanoid robots
Doha: QIA announced on Wednesday that it has joined Apptronik's $520 million Series A-X extension round as a new investor, alongside AT&T Ventures and John Deere. The extension follows Apptronik's $415 million oversubscribed initial Series A raised in 2025, bringing total capital raised to nearly $»»»
Brussels and Kiev have declared war on Hungary – Orban
Brussels and Kiev have declared war on Budapest, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. His comments come amid reports that the EU is seeking to offer Ukraine a form of 'membership lite,’ despite the opposition of certain member states. According to Politico, EU officials want to relax adm»»»
Railway train breaks down near Niamata, 77 passengers evacuated
A train operating on the Kalavryta – Diakopto railway broke down near Niamata, western Greece, prompting an emergency response to evacuate 77 passengers, Hellenic Train said on Wednesday. In a statement, Hellenic Train said it dispatched a backup train to assist. However, due to the severity of the»»»
Taoiseach names Stakeknife in Irish parliament
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin has named the army agent known as Stakeknife, Freddie Scappaticci, in the Dáil (Irish parliament). Martin named the west Belfast man, who died in 2023, during a Dáil debate on the report of Operation Kenova. The final report of an investigation into h»»»
Israeli Occupation Army Admits Loss of Control Over Reserve Forces
The Israeli occupation army has acknowledged a breakdown in its management of reserve forces, following months of unchecked spending and what senior officers have described as exploitative practices that turned reserve service into a lucrative enterprise. According to the Israeli outlet Walla, vast»»»
Real estate trading in January stands at QR1.732 bn
DOHA: The Ministry of Justice's Real Estate Registration Department recorded the volume of real estate transactions during January at QR1,732,017,332.According to the Ministry's Real Estate Bulletin for January, 428 real estate transactions were registered that month. January's Real Estate Market I»»»
'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting
People in the small Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge have reacted with shock and disbelief after nine people were killed and at least 25 wounded in a shooting at a local secondary school and home. Members of the remote community, 415 miles (667 km) northeast of the western city of Vancouver, spoke of»»»
FAA closes, reopens El Paso airspace: ‘No threat to commercial aviation’ - UPI.com
The Federal Aviation Administration ended what was initially announced as a 10-day suspension of all flights over El Paso, Texas on Wednesday, hours after closing the airspace. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration ended what was initi»»»
Trump to host Netanyahu in White House amid Iran nuclear negotiations - UPI.com
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday for the second time in six weeks. Their last meeting was at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on December 29.. File Photo courtesy Office of the Prime Minister of Israel/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- U.»»»
Canada in shock after one of country’s worst mass shootings
Vancouver: Canadians were in shock Wednesday after one of the country’s deadliest mass shootings as authorities said seven people were killed at a school in remote northern British Columbia and two others were killed at a nearby home. A woman that police believed was the shooter was found dead, app»»»
Debates, Surveys, Seminars to Tackle Distrust in Elections
Through debates with members of parliament, educational meetings, and online surveys, non-governmental organizations will engage citizens in the country’s political processes and work to restore their understanding that voting is important. The activities are part of the Cast Your Vote national cam»»»
Brnabic meets with delegation of Spanish Senate's foreign affairs committee
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met on Wednesday with a delegation of the foreign affairs committee of the Spanish Senate. "Brnabic underlined that Spain is a country with which Serbia has excellent bilateral relations. She once again thanked the guests for their principled respec»»»
Sidra Medicine reaches HIMSS DIAM Stage 6
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, with formal validation of achieving Stage 6 in both HIMSS EMRAMآ andآ HIMSS DIAM. In a statement on Wednesday, Sidra Medicine said that the assessments by HIMSS (Hea»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Describes President's Veto of Election Code Amendments as National Betrayal
"This is national betrayal and treason, said here on Wedneday Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov, speaking to journalists in Parliament regarding President Iliana Iotova’s veto on the amendments to the Election Code, which limit voting sections in non-EU countries. This is an attack against sta»»»
Larijani Meets with Hamas Leadership in Doha, Reaffirms Iran’s Support for Gaza
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met on Wednesday in Doha with Mohammad Darwish, head of Hamas’s Leadership Council, and a senior delegation from the movement to discuss the latest political developments in the region and the ongoing aggression against the Gaza S»»»
President Vetoes Election Code Revisions Limiting Number of Voting Sections in Non-EU Countries
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secreta»»»
President Iotova Made Optimal Choice for Caretaker PM under Mutilated Constitution, Says Rumen Radev
President Iliana Iotova made the optimal choice for caretaker prime minister within the Constitution mutilated by the assemblage [a term used with with a negative connotation to describe a previous parliamentary majority between GERB-UDF, Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria and the Movement for»»»
Arab Group at UN condemns Israeli actions in West Bank, urges global pressure
New York, Feb. 11 (SANA) The Arab Group at the United Nations condemned what it described as illegal Israeli measures in the West Bank and called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities and compel Israel to halt such actions. In a statement released on Tuesday by Syria’s Per»»»
Israel Says Killed Hamas Operative Responsible for 2004 Bus Bombings
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it killed a senior Hamas operative who had been convicted of orchestrating two bus bombings in 2004 that left 16 civilians dead and dozens more wounded. The bombings were among the deadliest attacks during the second intifada, the Palestinian uprising of the e»»»
Rain Further Batters Storm-Hit Portugal, Thousands Evacuated
More heavy rain flooded several rural areas in the north of storm-battered Portugal on Wednesday, leaving levees at risk of bursting around the medieval city of Coimbra and forcing authorities to evacuate about 3,000 residents as a precaution. A succession of deadly storms has hammered mostly cent»»»
UAE Federal Government announces official working hours for Ramadan
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced the official working hours for ministries and federal entities during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Working hours will be from 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, working hours will be from 9am to midnight., except fo»»»
RSF Drone Strike on Mosque Kills 2 Children in Sudan’s Kordofan Region
A drone strike at a mosque killed two children and injured 13 others in Sudan ’s central region of Kordofan early Wednesday, a local doctors group said, as the country's civil war continues. The Sudan Doctors Network, which monitors the conflict, said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which ar»»»
Brawl Erupts in Türkiye’s Parliament Over Justice Minister Appointment
A brawl erupted in Türkiye’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle. Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who Presi»»»
Indonesia President to Join First Meeting of Trump ‘Board of Peace’
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington this month, Jakarta's foreign ministry said Wednesday. "The government has accepted an invitation to the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, and President Prabo»»»
US authorises oil companies to restore Venezuela infrastructure
The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»
US authorises oil companies to restore Venezuela infrastructure
The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»
US authorises oil companies to restore Venezuela infrastructure
The US has cleared the way for American companies to supply equipment and services needed to restore Venezuela's ailing oil and gas infrastructure, in the most substantial expansion of sanctions relief since Washington seized control of the country's energy sector. »»»
Iran's internet shutdowns threaten emerging crowdfunding industry
Repeated internet shutdowns in Iran are undermining the country's fledgling crowdfunding sector, with industry figures warning that investor trust and platform revenues have taken a significant hit, Zoomit reported on February 11. »»»
Luxury hotel rooms to reach 76% of Saudi Arabia's total by 2030
Luxury, upper luxury and upscale hotel rooms are expected to account for 76% of Saudi Arabia's total room inventory by 2030, up from 60% currently, Knight Frank said on February 11. The shift reflects demand patterns, with»»»
Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat
Kenya says it will talk to Russia over growing reports that its citizens are being recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the BBC, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi called the practice "unacceptable and clandestine", and said Nairobi had shut down illegal recruiters and would urge Mo»»»
beIN MEDIA GROUP secures exclusive MENA broadcast rights for Milano Cortina 2026 and LA28 Olympic Games
Doha, Milan, London: beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the leading global sports, entertainment, and media organisation, has secured exclusive, multi-platform broadcast rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the Games of the XXXIV Oly»»»
Immigration policies closing doors for undocumented students - UPI.com
1 of 3 | About 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year and researchers say their opportunities to pursue higher education are rapidly shrinking. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Feb. 11 (UPI) -- About 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school e»»»
Move to block Telegram is a major escalation of Russia's digital crackdown
In a major escalation of internet censorship the internet and communication watchdog Roskomnadzor officially began restricting access to Telegram messenger in Russia on February 10, The Bell reported citing anecdotal evidence later confirmed to RBC business portal by the watchdog itself. »»»
Bulgaria: President Yotova Blocks Limit on Polling Stations Abroad
President Iliana Yotova has vetoed amendments to the Electoral Code that sought to restrict the number of polling stations for Bulgarians living outside the European Union. The changes, passed by parliament on February 5, 2026, were returned to the National Assembly for further discussion, with Yot»»»
Somali President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Working with Saudi-led Partners to Void Israel’s Somaliland Recognition
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unveiled a three-pronged political and legal strategy to nullify what he described as Israeli recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Moham»»»
Woman arrested after acid attack during robbery in Komotini
Police arrested a woman in Komotini, northern Greece, on charges of robbery, weapons law violations and drug possession after she allegedly threw hydrochloric acid at a store employee during a theft, authorities said. The woman entered a clothing and jewelry store and began removing various pieces »»»
In June 2024, National Security Agency Received Reports Concerning NGO Linked to Petrohan Violent Deaths Case, Agency Head Tells Parliament
In June 2024, the State Agency for National Security (SANS) received reports concerning the non-governmental organization connected to the Petrohan violent deaths case, the Agency's acting head Denyo Denev told Parliament here on Wednesday. Members of Parliament were hearing outgoing Environment an»»»
Bulgaria: Authorities Seize Over 200,000 in Counterfeit Euros
Authorities in the Bulgarian town of Lovech have disclosed the results of a major operation targeting the distribution of counterfeit currency. During the operation, law enforcement detained a 51-year-old man, discovering more than 206,000 euros in counterfeit banknotes in his possession and at pro»»»
Drecun: So-called Kosovo rests upon joint criminal enterprise, brutal crimes and ethnic cleansing
BELGRADE - The indictment against former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" - Hasim Taci, Kadri Veseli, Redzep Selimi and Jakup Krasnici - is based on a joint criminal enterprise, says the chair of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs, Milovan Drecun, a»»»
Bulgaria: Political Lines Harden After Yotova Names Gyurov Acting Prime Minister
Vice President Iliana Yotova’s decision to nominate Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gyurov as acting prime minister triggered immediate and sharply divided reactions across the political spectrum. Parties in parliament alternately described the move as the only realistic option and a»»»
Swiss bar owners face questions from victims' lawyers over fire disaster
Swiss bar owner Jacques Moretti was questioned by lawyers acting for victims' families on Wednesday, over the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana that left 41 people dead and 115 injured. He arrived for the hearing in Sion with his wife, Jessica, whose lawyer Yaël Hayat described the late»»»
President Vetoes Election Code Revisions Limiting Number of Polling Stations in Non-EU Countries
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has imposed a suspensory veto on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of polling stations in a country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and consulates, the head of State's Press Secretar»»»
MRF - New Beginning: Andrey Gurov Is Tightly Linked to CC-DB
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning Deputy Floor Leader Iskra Mihaylova-Koparova told journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday that President Iliana Iotova had made her decision and nominated Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov for caretaker »»»
Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Victory 11-02-2026 16:04 PM A Saudi official sta»»»
PM meets Iran’s security chief, discusses regional de-escalation, Muscat talks outcomes
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ali Larijani, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing effort»»»