Damascus, Feb. 11 (SANA) Syrian and Swedish officials held talks in Damascus on Tuesday focusing on bilateral cooperation and the voluntary return of Syrian nationals living in Sweden, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said. Qutaiba Kadish, director of the International Cooperation Department at Syria’s For»»»

The exhibition "Brancusi 150 - Brancusi ne priveste pe toti" ("Brancusi concerns us all") will open on Thursday at 6:00 pm in the Kretzulescu Hall of the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR).Organised in partnership with the Constantin Brancusi Research, Documentation and Promotion Centre, the »»»

Only 7% of Romanians allocate a significantly higher budget for Valentine's Day and Dragobete, while the majority perceive these occasions more symbolically than as moments of intense consumption, according to a specialized study published on Tuesday."Valentine's Day does not lead to excesses. Only»»»

The natural population change remained negative (-10184) in December 2025 and the number of recorded deaths was 1.9 times higher than that of live births, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Tuesday.The birth certificates of 11,893 children were recorded in Dec»»»

Corporate debts to the state and social budgets continued to rise in Q4 2025, with total arrears reaching RON 77.8 billion at year-end, up from RON 76.7 billion in Q3, according to data from financial analysis platform RisCo.ro.A total of 45,108 companies are listed with outstanding debts to the st»»»

The pig farming sector produces the largest losses in Romania's trade balance, with an annual deficit of over 1.2 billion euros, said Mihai Neagu, director of the Animal Husbandry Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) on Tuesday."Public policies are mainly directed»»»

Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership according to Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published on Tuesday.Romania's score is 45 de points out of 100 possible in CPI, placing »»»

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»»»

Justice Minister Radu Marinescu on Tuesday met representatives of the European Commission, as part of the country visit paid in the context of the annual rule of law cycle.According to a Justice Ministry (MJ) press release, the meeting took place at the institution headquarters, as national coordin»»»

One of the Constitutional Court (CCR) judges is on a ten day holiday, so CCR will have to postpone, on Wednesday, a new decision on the magistrates' pension law, sources told Agerpres. According to those sources, Gheorghe Stan went on paternal leave for ten days, starting on February 9. CCR has on »»»

Romania's supreme court, headed by Lia Savonea, asked the Constitutional Court of Romania on Tuesday to refer a preliminary question to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the government's draft legislation amending special pensions for magistrates.The request comes as the Constitu»»»

Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta will participate on Wednesday in the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) and on Thursday in the meeting of the NATO Defense Ministers in Brussels.The FAC meeting, chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and S»»»

Washington, USA: YouTube has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-powered playlist generator, enabling Premium subscribers on iOS and Android devices to create customized playlists using text or voice prompts. Users can access the feature through the Library tab by tapping the "New" button and »»»

The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million ($4.8 million) to keep a gold pendant linked to King Henry VIII's marriage to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, according to BBC. The central London museum launched a fundraising appeal in October so it could permanently acquire the Tudor H»»»

Police in northern Greece have arrested a man suspected of carrying out a series of shop burglaries in eastern Thessaloniki, authorities said Wednesday. The suspect, a 40-year-old man, faces charges of aggravated theft and property damage. According to police, officers caught him early Tuesday as h»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the transportation system entities of Qatar yesterday marked the National Sport Day 2026 with a rich programme of sporting and recreational events for employees and their family members. The events were organised at the Khalifa Sub-Staduim in Aspire »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a celebration reflecting Qatar’s vision of embedding sporting values into the nation’s culture and inspiring the community to embrace active lifestyles, Mannai Corporation and its subsidiaries celebrated Qatar National Sport Day (NSD) yesterday at the Retaj Resort. The annual event,»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The General Authority of Customs participated in the 16th meeting of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, Chairman of the General Auth»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Rawabi Mini Marathon 2026 – Season 3 concluded successfully with its highest-ever participation, marking the most impactful and widely attended edition to date. Building on the momentum of the previous two seasons, this year’s marathon received an overwhelming response from the com»»»

New Delhi, India: India said yesterday it would be “a challenge” to face a “quality” Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad U-turned and decided to play the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash. The Pakistan government late Monday ended a week-long stand-off by rescinding its order for the cricket tea»»»

BEIJING: With the Year of the Horse on the horizon, more international tourists are joining China’s traditional Spring Festival festivities. From the vibrant streets of Shanghai to the historic stilt houses of central China’s Hunan, the Spring Festival, which falls on February 17 this year, has evo»»»

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»»»

British oil giant BP announced Tuesday a sharp 86% drop in annual net profit and a surprise decision to suspend the entire share buyback program to save cash and trim debts. The financial setback comes at a sensitive time, as the company prepares to welcome its new CEO, Meg O'Neill, in April and wh»»»

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 »»»

As of February 6, 2026, Bulgaria continues to make steady progress in withdrawing the national currency, the leva, from circulation. According to the Chairman of the Euro Coordination Council, Vladimir Ivanov, the process is proceeding smoothly, and officials expect it could be completed by the end»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) and Al Dahra Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and a global leader in sustainable agribusiness, essential food commodities and feed production, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)»»»

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»»»

The KGST stablecoin has been listed on the HTX cryptocurrency exchange. Farkhat Iminov, head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of Kyrgyzstan, told journalists. A cryptocurrency listing is the process of i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwa bint Rashid Al-Khater highlighted the significance of National Sport Day in a post on on X. The Minister said, “Since the establishment of National Sport Day under Amiri Decree No. (80) of 2011, this day has become a national occasio»»»

Doha, Qatar: As thousands of technology leaders, innovators and investors gathered in Doha for Web Summit Qatar 2026, Shell demonstrated how digital solutions are delivering safer, more efficient and more secure energy operations. Shell concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026 following»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) participated in the activities of National Sport Day 2026, held this year under the slogan “I Chose Sport,” reaffirming its role in supporting national efforts aimed at entrenching the practice of physical activity and raising public awareness»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Defense organised a variety of sports and recreational activities at Al Bidda Park to mark National Sports Day. The events were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, and Chief of Staff »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the slogan “Our Legacy in the Lead,” the four-day H H The Amir Sword Festival gets underway today at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), marking the first time that the flagship event is staged over four days, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of QREC. The Festival feat»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment towards supporting national initiatives that promote the culture of sports and physical activity, and reinforce the concepts of public health and an active lifestyle, the Qatar Stars League (QSL), in co-operation with participating entities, took part in the N»»»

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against militant groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country. "We are getting US troops to assist in training and technical sup»»»

Some residents of Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against supreme leader Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration of the 1979 Iranian revolution, according to footage posted on social media. Iran was rocked by protests last month opposing, which were put down by what a»»»

The fully renovated underground parking facility at Terminal 2 of Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia has officially opened, offering parking for over 900 vehicles. The inauguration was attended by high-level representatives from both the airport concessionaire and construction companies, including Thier»»»

Two more Canadian airlines have suspended their service to Cuba, where fuel stocks are dwindling fast as US President Donald Trump tightens pressure on the island. Air Transat and WestJet, which both specialise in vacation travel, announced a halt in Cuba flights after national carrier Air Canada s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan put forward for public discussion a draft resolution introducing a temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals from the country. The proposal aims to restrict the export of cattle, horses, sheep, and goats for a period of six months. The ban is intende»»»

Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy. The State of Qatar was represented at the meetings by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) yesterday concluded its annual Sport Day celebration, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). The event brought together staf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village hosted the National Sport Day (NSD) events yesterday, with broad participation from national and international organisations and institutions, and a remarkable public turnout from various nationalities and age groups. This reflected Katara’s growing role in supp»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, celebrated Qatar’s National Sport Day by hosting a full-day community sports and wellness program held simultaneously across both destinations. The in»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB participated in the activities organised by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on the occasion of National Sport Day of the State, in a scene reflecting the Bank’s commitment to entrenching a culture of sport as a healthy and sustainable lifestyle within Qatari society. The activities witne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) recently announced the transfer of its presidency for the 24th session to Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al-Thani, succeeding Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Abdul»»»

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Bogodukhiv killed three children and their father, an official said on Wednesday. Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike on a "private residential house" in the eastern city that sits close to Russia's border»»»

Two men have been detained in Panfilovsky district of Chui region on suspicion of murdering a man, police reported. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region, on February 8 at 3.56 a.m., a report was received from the district hospital that a man had been shot and died duri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina delivered commanding wins, while world No. 5 Coco Gauff suffered a shock exit at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha yesterday. World No. 1 Swiatek opened her campaign in dominant fashion, brushing aside American teenager Janice Tjen 6-0, 6-3 i»»»