CAIRO, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Egypt launched on Sunday a new social protection package worth EGP 40 billion (around USD 858 million) targeting low-income and most vulnerable groups, upon directives from President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.In a statement, the Egyptian Cabinet»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban earlier wrote on X that “this debate” is not about him and Zelensky, but “the future of Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe,” which is “precisely why [Ukraine] cannot become a member of the European Union.” “There are actually no supporters of Ukraine’s rapid EU membe»»»

In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan, Sharjah Charity International has completed the setup of iftar locations across the emirate, equipping 129 Ramadan tents and meal distribution sites to serve fasting individuals throughout the month. The organisation aims to distribute 900,000 iftar mea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Escalation in Gaza: Al-Quds Brigades Commander Sami al-Dahdouh Martyred in Tel al-Hawa Strike 15-02-2026 15:25 PM Al-Quds Brigades, the mil»»»

MUNICH, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The Munich Security Conference concluded its 62nd session after three days of intensive discussions focusing on transatlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, and the future of the international order.His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah par»»»

Adelaide, Australia: An "overwhelmed" Anthony Kim outplayed two-time major winner Jon Rahm to capture his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday and first on any tour since 2010 to complete an amazing redemption story. The 40-year-old American fired a nine-under-par 63, surging home with five birdies on the »»»

Mumbai, India: The West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup when they cruised to victory against Nepal by nine wickets on Sunday. After restricting Nepal to 133-8 in their 20 overs, captain Shai Hope's 61 not out helped his team romp to 134-1 in 1»»»

Damascus: Syria's defence ministry said on Sunday it had taken over the Al-Shadadi base in the northeast from US forces, days after assuming control of a facility near the Jordan-Iraq borders. "The forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the Al-Shadadi military base in the Hasakeh countrysid»»»

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to dispatch UAE humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip, with convoy number 301 entering the Strip carrying more than 290 tonnes of food parcels and supplies, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffer»»»

THE HAGUE: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a written message to HM King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands concerning bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The message was delivered by Ambassado»»»

Munich, Feb. 15 (SANA) Syria’s deputy interior minister met with Germany’s interior minister on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, where they discussed security developments and prospects for cooperation, according to a statement from Syria’s Interior Ministry. Maj. Gen. Abdulkader al»»»

The Munich Security Conference (MSC) – once a serious international event – has become a circus that puts “performance over substance,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. This year’s organizers withdrew invitations for senior Iranian officials following violent riots that gripped the»»»

CAIRO, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The Arab League's Technical Committee on Intellectual Property (TCIP) launched its 16th meeting on Sunday with Kuwait taking part, focusing on advancing intellectual property systems across Arab countries and strengthening regional coordination in this field.Speaking at the »»»

Beijing: China confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to visit the country visa-free from Tuesday, after the two countries' leaders had announced such agreements following official trips to Beijing. British and Canadian prime ministers Keir Starmer and Mark Carney both visited Be»»»

Dubai: Egyptian authorities have arrested a woman accused of defrauding would-be pilgrims of more than one million Egyptian pounds through a bogus Hajj and Umrah visa scheme, security officials said. Investigators said the suspect advertised discounted pilgrimage visas and travel programmes on soci»»»

The Federal Supreme Court has ordered a retrial in a case in which four defendants were accused of attempting to defraud a man into withdrawing a previous lawsuit by misleading him over a cash payment. Prosecutors said the defendants sought to induce the complainant to waive an earlier case by fals»»»

The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) announced last Saturday that it had held, on the same day, an expanded technical meeting in Istanbul. This meeting brought together the its working group (the International Cooperation Office and the Planning and Follow-up Department), alon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Coasts and Border Security announced a boat auction through the Sooum app. Interested individuals can place their bids from February 17, 2026, at 7am until February 19, 2026, at 7am. The boats will be available for inspection at the headquarters of the Genera»»»

A series of civic protests against poor road infrastructure and what participants describe as a “war on the roads” were held in the Bulgarian towns of Elhovo, Cherven Bryag, Montana and Dobrich. The demonstrations were police-monitored and in some cases led to temporary traffic disruptions or road »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the centre of attention at the Munich Security Summit, as European leaders wondered apprehensively what tone he would strike in his remarks on Saturday. While his speech did not fully allay their concerns, it has been viewed as a reassurance to allies that whil»»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier stressed that "any unilateral actions regarding the country’s sovereign assets, such as indefinite freezing or attempting to present their de facto confiscation as a 'reparations loan,’" grossly violate international law." French Presiden»»»

The new administration of Libya’s Tripoli based Military Industrialization Organisation announced last Saturday (14 February) the signing of a strategic industrial cooperation agreement with a leading Turkish company specializing in advanced industries. It refrained from naming the Turkish company.»»»

Under the patronage of Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 kicked off on Sunday at Dubai Police Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Organised by Dubai Police in cooperation with the World Rescue Organisation, the championship brin»»»

China confirmed that Canadian and British citizens will be able to visit the country visa-free from Tuesday, after the two countries' leaders had announced such agreements following official trips to Beijing. British and Canadian prime ministers Keir Starmer and Mark Carney both visited Beijing in »»»

The UK wants action taken following evidence Russia killed political prisoner Alexei Navalny with frog poison, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said. Two years ago, Russian opposition leader Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died suddenly in the the Siberian prison where he was be»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi said Sunday that celebrating the national holidays represents a renewal of commitment to continuing diligent work.His remarks came in a press statement during the national exhibition "Pride and Honor," held at the Ministry of Health he»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced its investment in Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human space exploration. A statement issued by the QIA said that the company raised $350 million in a funding round led by the QIA and TypeOne Ventures, with participation from 4iG, Lum»»»

Andrey Gurov, nominated for caretaker prime minister, is a prominent political figure, said GERB-UDF MP and Parliament Deputy Chair Kostadin Angelov on Bulgarian National Radio here on Sunday, commenting on the formation of the future caretaker cabinet. “Everything sounds suspicious to us. Gurov is»»»

Sevim Ali, Deputy Floor Leader of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF), said the caretaker cabinet should be made up of experts and professional unconnected to the status quo parties. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, Ali said the public is focused on resolving two key issues»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will travel to Washington next week to join the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", he told a podcast on Sunday. "I will be in Washington for the official creation of the peace council and the launch of the activities of this council," Ram»»»

The Israeli enemy carried out several attacks on southern villages following a series of overnight raids in the Iqlim al-Tuffah region. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that four Zionist soldiers opened a gate in the technical fence near the “Wall” area east of Mays al-Jabal and crossed the Blue L»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Sunday with recipients of the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a ceremony held at the Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel in the capital, Doha. At the start of the meeting, HH the Amir expressed h»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has congratulated the winners of the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award. In a post on his official account on X platform, His Highness expressed his pride in honoring a distinguished group of the nation's sons and daughters during»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated the winners of the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award. His Highness the Amir said in a post on his official account on the 'X' platform: “We are proud today to honour a distinguished group of our »»»

CAIRO, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Namaa Charity on Sunday distributed 1,300 food baskets to eligible families in Egypt under its "Ramadan Basket" project, in cooperation with Egypt's Orman Charity Association.Speaking to KUNA, Kuwait's Ambassador to Cairo Ghanem Al-Ghanem said he was pleased to atte»»»

Tunis, Feb. 15 (TAP)- The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) North Africa announced the launch of a call for applications to participate in the first cohort of the WWF Talent Academy.The initiative is intended to train young leaders in biodiversity,...»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba witnessed the launch yesterday of the Ministry of Health’s “100-Day” strategy for reform priorities in the health sector, coinciding with the inauguration of over 20 health facilities across the country. The event was attended by several»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday Chief of Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmad Khalifa and his accompanying delegation on occasion of official visit to the country.The meeting was attended by Chief »»»

Bulgaria has announced its intention to acquire more than 100 Centauros anti-drone systems from Greece in multiple configurations, under the framework of the European SAFE regulation. The purchase aims to strengthen the country’s capabilities in countering unmanned aerial threats. Reports from Kath»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Fadlallah Warns Against Enemy Attempts to Push Settlers into Border Towns 15-02-2026 13:08 PM MP Hasan Fadlallah in an interview with Al»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy aircraft dropped a sound bomb on the town of Houla 15-02-2026 12:56 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar co»»»

The “Economic Diversification: Between Local Resources and Economic Diplomacy” conference, organized by the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee and sponsored by the Central Bank of Libya, kicked off yesterday at the House of Representatives headquarters in Benghazi. This conference »»»

A fire broke out in a luxury residence in the Tollygunge area of south Kolkata on Sunday afternoon, causing several Bengal film industry luminaries, who live there, to rush out onto the street below. However, no injuries were reported in the incident, which covered the multi-storey building in blac»»»

NOTE: Article will be updated as and when countries confirm the Ramadan commencement. Doha, Qatar: Religious affairs committees across various countries have announced the first day of Ramadan based on astronomical calculations. As of the date of publishing, committees from Oman, Turkiye and Singap»»»

A procession in memory of Gen. Hristo Lukov took place in Sofia on Saturday, after a court decision lifted the municipality’s ban on the event. The march began at the intersection of Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Boulevard and Krakra Street and continued to Trakia Street, where participants stopped in »»»

Istanbul, Feb. 15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Transport Yarub Badr met Russia’s State secretary – Deputy Minister of Transport Dmitry Zverev on Sunday in Istanbul, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the second Conference of Transport and Communications Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation »»»

Benghazi’s Julyana Free Zone reported yesterday that it recorded a significant surge in commercial vessel traffic last year, with 816 ships calling at the port – the highest number recorded in recent years. The port said that it had experienced a gradual recovery in incoming shipping traffic betwee»»»