Former Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov (2002–2012) expressed strong support for the newly elected leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Krum Zarkov, praising his intelligence, education, and integrity. Speaking to BNT, Parvanov recalled Zarkov’s previous resignations under Kornelia Nin»»»

South Korea's Unification Ministry on Wednesday rejected criticisms that it has taken a "submissive" stance toward North Korea after comments by Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, who is seen here at the National Assembly on Feb. 11. Photo by Yonhap The unification ministry on Wednesday rejecte»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that his country would "not yield to excessive demands" on its nuclear programme, after Tehran resumed talks with the United States. Also Read: Trump signs order threatening tariffs on countries trading with Iran: Here’s what it means"Our country, »»»

Qatar's emir and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed de-escalation and security in the Gulf region in a call, the royal court said Wednesday, after Washington threatened military action against Iran. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Trump focused on "the current situation in the region and int»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push Donald Trump on Wednesday to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran, after rushing to Washington to stiffen the U.S. president's resolve. Trump said on the eve of the hastily arranged White House meeting -- set to begin at 11:00 am local»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the regular meeting of the Cabinet held at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HEIbrahim bin Ali »»»

The Kyrgyz Republic has approved Green Energy strategic vector, aimed at achieving complete energy independence and carbon neutrality. This is outlined in the country’s Development Program until 2030. The country’s authorities plan to radically change the structure of the energy system. The key goa»»»

North Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Wednesday condemned Japan's recent defense equipment agreement with Canada, accusing Tokyo of accelerating a drive toward militarization. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, seen here Monday after her Liberal Democratic Party's landslide election victory,»»»

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan is set for February 15, 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Fans from India travelling to Sri Lanka can take advantage of the Sri Lanka visa-on-arrival facility to catch the action live. Also Read: Airfares to Colombo soar up to Dh4,00»»»

Damascus, Feb. 11 (SANA) Syrian Airlines has achieved a significant operational and institutional recovery, restoring flights, modernizing services and expanding its network after years of near inactivity caused by war. The airline’s rehabilitation reflects broader recovery efforts in the country’s»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the friendly United States of America HE Donald Trump held a telephone conversation. During the call, they exchanged views on the most prominent developments on the regional and international scenes, »»»

Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Wednesday he hoped talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in Washington later in the day would help fight Iran's "empire of evil". Netanyahu, making his sixth visit to the United States since Trump took office, has said he »»»

A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left at least eight people dead, including the suspected shooter, and more than 25 more wounded, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. Two additional deaths were reported at a nearby home believed to be linked to the attack. A shooting at a sch»»»

President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East and negotiations intensify over curbing Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Netanyahu is expected to press Trump to pursue a deal that would »»»

Doha, Qatar: A telephone call took place between the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the friendly United States of America. During the call, views were exchanged on the most prominent developments on the regional and international scen»»»

Progress on implementing the reform to improve the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises, as well as the related targets and milestones under payment requests 3, 4 and 5 of Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), was reviewed on Tuesday by an interministerial committee coo»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that the package regarding the administrative reform should be adopted no later than next week."This package for administration, which we should adopt no later than next week, brings some very important things. Firstly, it strengthens very much your ability to exerc»»»

Dubai: Jebel Jais has reopened mountain access to all visitors without entry permits, allowing residents and tourists to drive up freely and explore the UAE’s highest peak without a fee. The move restores open access to scenic viewpoints, hiking areas and leisure attractions, making spontaneous tri»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Logistics and Services delivered record earnings in 2025. Revenue rose 41% year on year to $5.02 billion, while EBITDA increased 32% to $1.52 billion. Net profit climbed 14% to $863 million, reflecting stronger shipping performance and contributions from acquisitions. Operating free ca»»»

Chennai: Finn Allen and Tim Seifert posted a T20 World Cup record partnership of 175 as New Zealand crushed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets with almost five overs to spare in Chennai yesterday. Chasing the UAE’s 173-6, Seifert struck an unbeaten 89 and Allen scored 84 not out as they pummell»»»

Hezbollah has shifted position in Lebanon from open confrontation with the state to “managing” its differences with it as it starts to realize that keeping up its defiant approach has cost it its allies. Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem made conciliatory statements on Monday, marking »»»

Dubai: As the holy month of Ramadan just a few days away, the UAE is preparing for significant timing adjustments across various sectors. Based on astronomical predictions and official guidelines, here's your comprehensive guide to all the essential timing changes for Ramadan 2026. ISLAMIC ZAKAT CA»»»

Ethiopia is hosting a secret camp to train thousands of fighters for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in neighboring Sudan, Reuters reporting has found, in the latest sign that one of the world’s deadliest conflicts is sucking in regional powers from Africa and the Middle East. The camp is the»»»

Dubai: An Al Ain civil court has ordered a trading broker to repay $124,361 to a young investor after finding he breached their agreement by using high-risk strategies and oversized leveraged trades that wiped out the account in a short period. The Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court ruled t»»»

Oman stressed on Tuesday the importance of the resumption of dialogue and negotiations between the United States and Iran in wake of talks hosted in Muscat on Friday between the two sides. Tehran said last week’s indirect talks allowed it to assess how serious Washington was about resuming that pat»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher again on Wednesday morning, tracking gains in global bullion markets and reviving buying interest across jewellery counters. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.10 am, 24K gold was priced at Dh608.25 per gram, up from Dh604.75 on »»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict. Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US last week, which a spokesperson for Iran's»»»

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a gold exchange it said facilitates Iranian financial support to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Treasury Department said the targeted gold exchange was part of Al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah financial institution already under US sanctions and whose »»»

On Wednesday, February 11, the National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading amendments to the Social Security Code tabled by the Council of Ministers, according to the legislature's draft agenda this week, published on its website. The draft amendments are aimed to introduce a multi-fun»»»

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has moved to improve and speed up its services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as it bared its reform plans for this year. During its Central Office - Regional Office (CORO) Consultation 2026 held in Quezon City, Philippines, DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac sa»»»

WASHINGTON: Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made, three »»»

The resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the key to ensuring genuine peace in the Middle East, Russian Ambassador to Jordan Gleb Desyatnikov told Sputnik. "Moscow has consistently insisted that without a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, genuine pea»»»

All subsequent versions of the plan to resolve the Ukraine conflict are attempts to "rape" the American version by Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Baltic states, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "We saw only one [version of the peace plan for Ukraine]. Or rather, t»»»

Filipino pop icons Sexbomb (SB) girls are set to reunite with fans across the UAE as they announce back-to-back concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this March. In a Facebook post, group leader Rochelle Pangilinan confirmed that they will perform in Dubai on March 27 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, foll»»»

A French yoga teacher who was held in a blood and feces-stained Venezuelan jail on suspicion of being a US spy described how guards put him "through hell" in an attempt to break him. Camilo Castro, who has Chilean origins, was detained on June 26, 2025 after crossing into Venezuela from neighbourin»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Cabinet has declared a two-day public holiday across government entities to mark National Day and Liberation Day, creating a four-day extended break for most public sector employees when combined with the weekend. The decision was announced after the weekly Cabinet meeting chaired b»»»

Indonesia has announced preparations to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to signal participation in the second phase of a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States late last year, BBC reports. »»»

Indonesia has announced preparations to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to signal participation in the second phase of a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States late last year, BBC reports. »»»

It is possible to carry goods to and from China overland through the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to Türkiye, without having to pass through Iran or Russia, but it involves going through Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have spent decades at loggerheads. Last year, however, there was a breakthrough »»»

Kamchybek Tashiev stated that his dismissal from his post was «unexpected» for him. His address to citizens, published on social media by his supporters, says. According to Kamchybek Tashiev, he traveled abroad with the president’s permission to undergo medical examinations following a previous sur»»»

Dubai: Traffic is building across several key commuter routes in Dubai during the morning peak, with slow-moving sections reported on major highways and inner-city roads, according to Google Maps traffic data, as motorists head into the workday. Delays are being reported on the Sharjah-to-Dubai sid»»»

It is planned to increase the number of Russian language teachers in Kyrgyzstan, which currently employs up to 180 people. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kyrgyz Republic Sergei Vakunov announced to Rossiya 24 channel. According to him, a major presiden»»»

Donald Trump’s first year of his second presidential term has been a roller coaster of twists and turns both at home and abroad—particularly in the Middle East. His regional focus was driven by two main factors: first, Trump’s own ego and sense of possible place in history; and second, the volatile»»»

Turkey supports Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy for non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council. It was announced at a joint press conference of Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, and Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş.»»»

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) has rewritten the global aviation record books, welcoming 95.2 million travellers in 2025 – the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport, the world’s busiest hub announced Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

The Al Madam Court of First Instance has rejected a father’s objection to a judicial order permitting his four-year-old daughter to travel abroad with her custodian, after ruling that his failure to comply with the court’s instructions caused the travel date to lapse, rendering the objection legall»»»

Where else in Dubai can CEOs, creatives, tech enthusiasts, trivia buffs and brunch-loving professionals go head-to-head over questions like which luxury watch brand times Wimbledon, or whether Adidas or Puma traces its roots to Adolf Dassler? The answer is the IBPC Corporate Quiz and it’s back, big»»»

A Colombian senator was rescued from kidnappers Tuesday as the country's president reported an attempt on his own life in the run-up to elections that observers have warned could be marred by violence. Senator Aida Quilcue, an award-winning Indigenous activist, was taken by unknown people in her ho»»»

Dubai: Weak surface pressure systems, combined with an upper-level high-pressure ridge, are set to bring generally fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE from today through the coming days, with temperatures gradually rising and patchy overnight fog expected in some areas, according to the na»»»

In many homes, nothing ever really disappears. A biscuit tin meant for cookies might hold buttons, tangled thread, or a lone safety pin — and somehow, it stays a biscuit tin. Logic, it seems, quickly gives up. Even back in school, the habit was clear. At a school where I worked in Pune, a teacher s»»»