In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes i»»»

Doha, Qatar: A ceremony marking the launch of the “Watan Leaders 2026” programme and the graduation of the 2025 cohort of the programme yesterday brought together senior officials, youth leaders and representatives of key national institutions, underscoring Qatar’s commitment to empowering the next»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council have launched the ‘Artificial Intelligence for Qatar’ programme, a new national initiative aimed at boosting strategic research partnerships and advancing »»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will attend U.S. President Donald Trump's first formal Board of Peace meeting on February 19, two Israeli officials said on Saturday. US officials told Reuters this week that Trump will announce a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and detail plan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced full readiness of mosques across Qatar for the holy month of Ramadan, including the opening of new mosques, comprehensive maintenance works, and the allocation of more than 1,000 dedicated prayer spaces for women. The announcement»»»

A 22-year-old Indian student has been found dead in California, six days after going missing, authorities confirmed. The Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed the recovery of Saketh Sreenivasaiah’s body and assured full assistance with repatriation. In a statement, the consulate said: "We ext»»»

Doha: CEO of the Qatar Education Excellence Award Maryam Abdullah Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the award represents a national project and a sustainable investment in human capital, noting that the growing interest of Qatari society in educational excellence aligns with the vision of the wise lea»»»

Troops of the Russian joint group continue their offensive in almost all directions, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov said. Gerasimov checked the progress of combat missions by formations and military units of the Tsentr battlegroup, the Russian Defense Minist»»»

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined Beijing’s vision ahead of a planned summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. Wang stressed that China approaches relations with the US with “mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and moving »»»

At Várkert Bazár, Prime Minister Orbán delivered his 2026 state of the nation address as a clear campaign marker, placing sovereignty, energy security and family policy at the center of the coming election. “Sovereign foreign policy is the precondition of national independence,” PM Orbán declared, »»»

The US military surge around Venezuela that culminated in the military aggression and abduction of President Nicolas Maduro is approaching a $3 billion price tag, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg calculations show the deployment at its peak cost more than $20 million a day, with as much as 20% of the »»»

Oil-rich Alberta is preparing for a possible independence referendum later this year, with supporters crediting President Donald Trump’s rhetoric for energizing their movement, The Wall Street Journal reported. Alberta secessionists see Trump-era politics as an opportunity to push back against Otta»»»

With Eid and the holiday season approaching, Indian travellers have more options than ever: India’s passport has climbed to 75th place in the February 2026 Henley Passport Index, up from 85th last year and 80th at the start of 2026. Also Read: Indian passport climbs to 75th in Feb 2026, visa-free a»»»

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has released a net KRW4.76 trillion in new banknotes into the financial system in the run-up to the Lunar New Year, as households prepare for one of the country’s busiest cash periods, the Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

PayPay Corp has formally lodged paperwork for a US initial public offering (IPO), setting its sights on a Nasdaq debut as early as March in a move that would mark one of the largest overseas listings by a Japanese fintech group in recent years, Kyodo News reports. »»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Reports that Chinese regulators have instructed banks to curb exposure to US Treasuries have prompted the usual speculation about a financial decoupling in recent days, a note by Capital Economics says. According to t»»»

Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has published its 2026 yearbook, offering a stark assessment of the security environment facing the Baltic state. The 86-page report argues that Russia remains the principal threat, even as it projects a facade of diplomatic engagement, Estonia’s national broa»»»

The Paris prosecutor's office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team to analyse files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and investigate suspected crimes involving French nationals. As part of that initiative, they will be reopening their files on the late »»»

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) have stopped a group of women of Asian and Arab origin for appearing in public wearing what authorities described as immodest clothing. The women were also reported to be engaging in behaviour considered contrary to public morals and standards of decency. Also Re»»»

The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather in the coming days, with falling temperatures, dust, and reduced visibility, the National Centre of Meteorology has warned. A high-pressure system is influencing conditions across the country. Sunday is expected to remain generally fair to p»»»

Barack Obama has rebuked what he described as a political “clown show” after a racist animated clip portraying him and Michelle Obama was posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account. Speaking on a podcast, the former president said the “shame” and “decorum” that once defined public office had ero»»»

U.S. Central Command conducted aerial strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria from February 3 through Thursday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Central Command Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. military struck dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria while conducting retaliatory strikes for the deaths of»»»

Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»

Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»

Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»

Set out to solve the mystery of Kazakhstan’s Bloody January events of 2022 and expect to find yourself hindered by the same kind of perplexity and uncertainty that afflicts those who attempt to unravel the truth behind the assassination of JFK. »»»

Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»

Earth’s cloud cover is diminishing in key regions, reducing the planet’s ability to reflect sunlight back into space and adding to the accelerating Climate Crisis, research reported by Science found. As bne IntelliNews rep»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the construction site of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations, dedicated to troops who took part in the operation to liberate Kursk Region, Russia. Last spring, North Korean troops, acting under the June 2024 Comprehensive S»»»

Dubai: For months, a steady narrative has taken hold among students, parents and fresh graduates: if artificial intelligence can write, analyse, code and summarise faster than a human, what will be left for someone applying for their very first job? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

Before the sun rose over a barren desert landscape, YouTuber Jimmy Williams watched as hundreds of subscribers took to his online chat room. A laptop balanced precariously on his knees, his iPhone framed by a ring light, he spends several hours a day dissecting the details of Nancy Guthrie's sudden»»»

Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might be fired and tried with crimes for allegedly lying about a non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Jan. 14. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are on administrative leave af»»»

It has been described as Germany's most "spectacular" bank heist in years. On a quiet weekend just after Christmas, a group of thieves broke into a High Street bank in the western town of Gelsenkirchen, by boring through a wall with an industrial drill. They looted more than 3,000 safe deposit boxe»»»

Dubai: Property markets across the Gulf are seeing a noticeable shift in how buyers evaluate risk, value and long-term stability in 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transaction volumes remain strong by historical standards, particularly in Dubai, yet the mindset b»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has launched yet another personal attack on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, telling him that thanks to Kiev, he could “think about how to grow his belly” instead of building a capable army. The two have long been at odds due to Budapest’s refusal to support Ukrain»»»

AQABA, Jordan, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's racer Abdullah Al-Shatti secured on Saturday the third position in the motorbike race as part of the second round of the FIM Baja World Cup, hosted by Jordan's Aqaba.Al-Shatti made this progress after delivering a consistent and robust performance on his mot»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Jahra Cultural Season 2 which was organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in cooperation with Jahra Governorate, concluded on Saturday evening following a series of diverse cultural and artistic activities.The event was attended by a number o»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan in the aftermath of a landslide that occurred in Kapisa Province, resulting in fatalities and injuries. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of the»»»

Demonstrators, in Munich, Germany, wave flags and hold banners with the image of exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during a rally to denounce the Iranian government's crackdown on recent protests and call for regime change in Iran on Saturday. Photo by Fariha Farooqui/EPA Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Ma»»»

PoliticsCubaCuba's annual cigar fair postponed amid US oil blockadeSaim Dušan Inayatullah with AP, AFPCuba has been grappeling with worsening fuel shortages as the US prevents oil shipments to the island nation. Organizers did not immediately set a new date for the Habanos Festival. https://p.dw.co»»»

The US military is preparing for a sustained, multi-week operation against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, Reuters has reported, citing two administration officials speaking on condition of anonymity. Washington has intensified military pressure on Tehran amid negotiations over the»»»