US Energy Secretary Chris Wright vowed Wednesday to power a "dramatic increase" in Venezuelan oil output as part of a plan to "make the Americas great again." Wright met interim leader Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas, becoming the highest-ranking US official to visit Venezuela since US special forces ca»»»

MPs will hear from outgoing Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov on Wednesday on a significant and unjustified increase in prices for essential goods and services, including food and energy. The hearing tops the National Assembly’s agenda. Later, MPs will hear Dimitar Velichkov, Director of th»»»

On February 11, 2026, in Berlin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev took part in a ministerial meeting in Central Asia—Germany format. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. The meeting was also attended by the Foreign Ministers»»»

Doha, Qatar: Switzerland’s Nadja Peter Steiner claimed opening-day honours at H H The Amir’s Sword showjumping and dressage spectacle, winning the feature event at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena yesterday. Riding 13-year-old mare Nice Van’T Zorgvliet, Steiner produced a flawless round over a ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek battled back from a set down to defeat Daria Kasatkina yesterday to stay on course for a fourth Qatar TotalEnergies Open title, advancing to the quarter-finals in Doha. The top seed, Swiatek recovered from a set down to overcome a stiff challenge by the Russian-»»»

Doha: World No.3 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open, citing strong fatigue, the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation said in a social media post yesterday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion’s decision comes 10 days after his defeat to world No.1 Carlos»»»

Dubai: A primary school pupil in Riyadh brought pieces of gold jewellery from his family home and handed them out to classmates as gifts in an unusual incident, school officials said. The episode prompted immediate questions from the school administration after staff noticed students receiving gold»»»

President Iliana Iotova will appoint Bulgarian National Bank's deputy governor Andrey Gurov as the candidate for caretaker PM, tasking him with forming a caretaker government, the President’s press secretariat said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Iotova said Gurov will be her choice of a caretaker PM. I»»»

Dawson's Creek actors have led tributes to James Van Der Beek, who has died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer. The star was diagnosed with the disease in the latter half of 2023 but only revealed the news in November 2024. Among those who reacted to his death was actress Busy Philipps, who »»»

Ramadan fasting can be spiritually fulfilling, but for residents with underlying medical conditions, it requires careful planning and medical supervision, doctors have told Gulf News. While Islam provides exemptions for those whose health may be harmed, experts stress that protecting one’s wellbein»»»

Mandatory continuous tracking of cargo shipments using navigation seals came into effect on February 11 in Kyrgyzstan, as well as in other member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Customs Service reported. The updated tracking mechanism applies to shipments transiting through the te»»»

As of February 12, the General Administration of Customs of China added eight Kyrgyz companies to the list of companies approved for export. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the decision was made following system»»»

The U.S. House on Wednesday evening voted to terminate the emergency declaration underpinning President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on Canada. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- In a rare rebuke of the Trump administration, the Republican-led House on Wednesday mov»»»

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The trainer-jockey combination of Jassim Al Ghazali and Marco Casamento celebrated a treble on the opening day of the four-day HH The Amir Sword Festival at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday. The Al Ghazali-Casamento pair won the Pure»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QatarEnergy won an offshore exploration licence in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the “Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 20»»»

QNA Doha Director-General of Civil Service and Governmental Development Bureau (CGB) Saif bin Ali Al Kaabi said that the Qatar Government Excellence Award embodies the true picture of performance development in various government entities and has contributed significantly to the development of gove»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism has been awarded the Qatar Government Excellence Award (GEA), recognising its outstanding performance, institutional excellence, and commitment to advancing public-sector governance in line with national priorities. The award is presented under the Qatar Gove»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Anti-Doping Agency (QADA), in collaboration with Qatar University (QU), announced the launch of the first special research grant in the field of anti-doping for the 2026–2027 period, fully funded by the Agency. This initiative comes as part of the Agency’s commit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha EarthnaCenter for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched a new collaborative report, ‘Industrial Policies for Economic Diversification in Qatar: A Research and Policy Ag»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) will mark the Holy Month of Ramadan with a comprehensive programme of spiritual, cultural, and sporting activities across Education City, offering opportunities for reflection, community connection, and wellness throughout the month. Rooted in the spi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Northern Security Department, in collaboration with Shell Qatar, organised recreational and sports activities for workers as part of the National Sport Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday, at the Barwa Workers Recreation Comp»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis player and two-time Wimbledon runner-up, has joined Qatar Foundation as the international ambassador of its Creating Pathways programme, with tennis introduced as the initiative’s final sport. Tennis joins track and field, basketball, volley»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of Qatar National Sport Day, Vodafone Qatar has kicked off the 10th edition of its Internal Football Tournament, an annual initiative that brings employees together through teamwork, energy, and friendly competition. This year’s tournament brings together 11»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, participated in a series of community-focused sports and wellness activities across key locations in Doha to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day, reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. The programme»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Drilling delivered its strongest financial performance on record after revenue rose 22% to $4.9 billion and net profit climbed 11% to $1.45 billion, supported by high rig utilisation, long term contracts and expanding oilfield services activity across Abu Dhabi and regional markets. Fr»»»

Sharjah: An Emirati man has been honoured after his swift response helped avert a potentially serious incident near a major gas facility in the emirate. The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority recognised Salim Salem Al Ketbi for his decisive action after a vehicle caught fire around 1pm near the Al Saj»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Three times former champions Qatar were held to a 1-1 draw by United Arab Emirates in their opening Group A match of 26th Arabian Gulf Cup at the Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Stadium in Kuwait on Saturday. Akram Afif fired from the penalty spot as early in the 17th minute of »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives Qatar (AFREEQ), in partnership with Link Pro Business, successfully held the 6th Philippine Property & Investment Show Qatar (PPISQ), announcing an estimated PHP 56 million in potential investments, largely focused on the Phili»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued an awareness booklet entitled “Recharge at Your Desk”, which provides simple exercises designed to encourage employees to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle during office working hours. The release of the booklet comes on »»»

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Skyline Automotive, Qatar’s Genesis dealership, announced the recall of Genesis GV60 models manufactured between 2021 and 2024.The recall was issued after it was identified that some vehicles were fitted with an incorrect upper winds»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has announced the opening of registrations for the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026, set to take place in Qatar on December 11 and 12. Bui»»»

QNA ANKARA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met in Ankara with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. They discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and»»»

This is in light of the extensive and fruitful discussions that took place, which included strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, and the most prominent regional and international issues and developments, in addition to the results of the Qatari-German Business Roundtable meeting, w»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Sira Swangsilpa, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening b»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held its Annual Partners and Supporters Recognition Ceremony 2025, honouring 51 organisations and institutions that played a vital role in supporting cancer treatment, awareness, and patient empowerment initiatives over the past year. The ceremon»»»

Tribune News Neytwork Doha Leading scientists, researchers and experts from around the world gathered in Doha for the 18th International Meeting of the European Calcium Society (ECS). Hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), the meeting discussed the latest advances and trends in calcium and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha 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 EMRAM and HIMSS DIAM. The assessments by HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday hosted the Celebration of Life 2025, its annual Organ Donor Honouring Ceremony in the presence of Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, and HMC Managing Director Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi. The Celebrati»»»

QNA Marrakech Qatar is resolutely committed to eliminating all forms of child labour, underpinned by a comprehensive legal framework and robust policy measures that prohibit child employment without exception, Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. The minister was speaking at the high-»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ali Larijani in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing efforts to de-»»»

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his voluntary resignation as Speaker of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic. He made the announcement today, February 12, at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, he was appointed to the post in 2022 and has served until now. «I would like to note »»»

Dubai: Presight delivered its strongest annual performance since listing after revenue climbed 36.9% to Dh3.03 billion, driven by overseas contracts, multi-year government deployments, and sustained demand for sovereign AI systems across emerging markets. Results exceeded analyst expectations and r»»»

The US House of Representatives has supported a resolution against the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canada. The resolution was supported by 219 lawmakers and opposed by 211 members of the legislative body. In response, Trump said that Canada is one of the worst trade partners in »»»

The ambulance doctor shortage in Bishkek has decreased almost three times. This was recorded after a salary increase, Iskender Shayakhmetov, Chief Physician at the City’s Emergency Medicine Center, told reporters. He recalled that a presidential decree increased salaries for emergency doctors in Bi»»»

With tensions on a razor’s edge and the world watching, the Pentagon has now ordered a second aircraft carrier strike group to stand at the ready —preparing to steam toward the Middle East on the edge of a knife, bracing for the unthinkable possibility of an attack on Iran. The Wall Street Journal,»»»