Hungary's PM hopeful accuses opponents of planning blackmail ahead of election
Less than two months before Hungary's election, opposition leader Peter Magyar has accused his rivals of planning to blackmail him with a secretly recorded sex tape, and says he is filing a complaint with authorities. Magyar, who leads long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the polls, said he sus»»»
US Pushes Iran Deal Amid Israeli Distrust and Fear-Mongering: Report
Efforts by the United States to secure an agreement with Iran continue, while Israel expresses deep skepticism over its feasibility. The Zionist political analyst Ariel Kahane, writing for the Israeli newspaper “Israel Hayom,” reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded a brief visit »»»
Dust in the wind forecast for the weekend
Yet more clouds of dust from north Africa are expected to cloak parts of southern Greece over this coming weekend, carried over by strong southerly winds much earlier than usual amid unseasonably high temperatures, experts said Friday. Costas Lagouvardos, head of research at the Athens Observatory,»»»
Bulgarian Wineries Made 66 Mln Litres of Wine in 2025
A total of 66 million litres of wine were produced by Bulgarian wineries in 2025, Krasimir Koev, Executive Director of the Executive Agency on Vine and Wine, said on Friday. He was among the official guests at а vine-pruning ritual of the Plovdiv Agricultural University, dedicated to Trifon Zarezan»»»
No: 32, 13 February 2026, Regarding the Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh
We welcome that the parliamentary elections, and the referendum on reforms, including constitutional amendments, in Bangladesh, held yesterday (12 February), were conducted in a peaceful manner. We hope that the results of the elections and the referendum, which observers from Türkiye also monitore»»»
No: 33, 13 February 2026, Regarding the Resolutions Adopted by the European Parliament Containing Baseless Allegations Concerning Türkiye
We categorically reject the baseless allegations targeting Türkiye in certain resolutions adopted by the European Parliament yesterday (12 February). The resolution on the “Situation in Northeast Syria” disregards Türkiye’s role in Syria’s recovery and stabilization. We advise the European Parliame»»»
Saudi Energy Minister, China’s NDRC Chairman Co-chair Fifth Belt and Road, Major Projects and Energy Subcommittee Meeting
The fifth meeting of the Belt and Road, Major Projects and Energy Subcommittee of the Saudi–Chinese High-Level Joint Committee convened via videoconference under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Chairman of the National Development and Reform C»»»
Iraq Hopes Some ISIS Detainees to be Repatriated Soon amid Transfers Out of Syria
Iraq is in talks with other countries including Arab and Muslim states to repatriate ISIS prisoners, its foreign minister said, and the US military said it had completed a mission to transfer thousands of ISIS detainees to Iraq from Syria. Speaking in an interview with Reuters on the sidelines of t»»»
Prime Minister meets Minister-President of State of North Rhine-Westphalia of Germany
Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Friday with Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Hendrik Wust, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the »»»
Stock market edges up 0.19% over week
Tunis, Feb 13 (TAP) - The stock market fluctuated before ending the week on an overall upward note, posting a 0.19% gain to 14,626.36 points, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The benchmark index thus brought its year-to-date performance to...»»»
UN Needs to Be Put on 'Diet,' Reformed Like NATO - US Envoy to UN
MUNICH (Sputnik) - The United Nations needs to be put on "a diet" and reformed like NATO, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Friday. 'President [Donald Trump] has been clear, and my mandate is clear. We needed to put the UN on a diet … we are going to reform the UN, to get it fi»»»
Floods Wreak Havoc in Morocco Farmlands after Severe Drought
In the Moroccan village of Ouled Salama, 63-year-old farmer Mohamed Reouani waded through his crops, now submerged by floodwaters after days of heavy downpours. Farmers in the North African kingdom have for the past few years endured severe drought. But floods have now swamped more than 100,000 hec»»»
Maduro still ‘legitimate leader’ – Venezuela’s acting president
Nicolas Maduro remains Venezuela’s legitimate leader despite his capture by US forces a month ago, the country’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, told NBC News on Thursday. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were seized in a US military raid on Caracas on January 3 and flown to New York, where they»»»
Rubio warns Europe to expect changes as world enters 'new era' - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) is greeted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Photo by Sean Gallup/EPA Feb. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the old world had been replaced with a new era in geopolitics that would require f»»»
Prime Minister participates in Munich Security Conference
Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated Friday in the opening of the 62nd session of the Munich Security Conference in the Federal Republic of Germany. The conference, which continues until Sunday, discusses issues o»»»
President of Finland meets Prime Minister
Munich: President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb, President, met today with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperati»»»
Russia–China trade dips to $228bn in 2025 after years of growth
Trade between Russia and China dipped in 2025 after years of rapid growth, falling to $228bn, according to official data. The total remained above the target of $200bn, set by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese P»»»
KSE: Ukraine’s wartime spending hits record $131bn as defence absorbs 71% of budget
Ukraine's total budget expenses in 2025 reached a historic high of $131.4bn, according to the Fiscal Digest from the KSE Institute in its latest economic update. The main reason is the constant growth of defence and»»»
KSE: Ukraine’s wartime spending hits record $131bn as defence absorbs 71% of budget
Ukraine's total budget expenses in 2025 reached a historic high of $131.4bn, according to the Fiscal Digest from the KSE Institute in its latest economic update. The main reason is the constant growth of defence and»»»
Bulgaria to Join First Meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace
Bulgaria will take part in the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace initiated by US President Donald Trump, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov confirmed while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The first session of the Council is expected to be held»»»
Newborn Found Dead in Plastic Bag Near Playground in Sofia
A tragic discovery was made in Sofia after the body of a newborn baby, placed inside a plastic bag, was found close to a playground in the Druzhba-1 residential area, the Sofia Police Directorate confirmed. The body was discovered by two workers from the municipal cleaning company "Chistota" while »»»
Louvre Museum's Denon Gallery Damaged by Water Leak, Mona Lisa Unaffected
The Louvre museum's Denon gallery, where its most valuable paintings are displayed, was hit by a water leak on Thursday evening, although the area which houses Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa was unaffected, said a Louvre spokesperson. The spokesperson said the water leak had been stopped in the earl»»»
Maroc Telecom Reports $760 Million Profit in 2025
Maroc Telecom, Morocco's largest telecoms operator, said on Friday its net profit soared to 6.969 billion dirhams ($760 million) in 2025, distorted by a very low figure the previous year due to the settlement of a local-loop unbundling dispute with its competitor. The result was up 288% from 2024, »»»
Poland Europe’s largest methane super-emitter from coal mines
Poland has been identified as Europe’s largest “super-emitter” of methane from coal mining operations, according to a new report by energy think-tank Ember, which warns that vast quantities of the potent greenhouse gas continue to be vented illegally across the EU. »»»
Prosecution Service Submits Petrohan-Okolchitsa Deaths Case Files to Parliament Amid Heightened Political Tensions
The prosecution service has sent to the National Assembly materials from the pre-trial proceedings into the six violent deaths linked to the Petrohan–Okolchitsa case, marking a significant step amid mounting political pressure and intense public scrutiny. The materials concern the deaths of six peo»»»
Russia–China trade dips to $228bn in 2025 after years of growth
Trade between Russia and China dipped in 2025 after years of rapid growth, falling to $228bn, according to official data. The total remained above the target of $200bn, set by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese P»»»
Surprise fireworks light up Dubai as American expats in UAE kick off 250th US Independence Day celebrations
Dubai: A surprise fireworks display at Dubai Festival City kicked off the 250th Independence Day celebrations of the United States by American expats in the UAE on Thursday night. The US Consulate General in Dubai hosted more than 1,000 guests for a patriotic evening. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE»»»
Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback
A water leak at the Louvre has caused damage to 19th Century ceiling painting, in the latest major setback for the Parisian museum. Water damage was discovered in room 707, also known as the "Duchâtel" room, late on Thursday night, the museum said. The room houses multiple 15th and 16th Century art»»»
Consumer inflation slowed in January behind declining energy costs - UPI.com
The consumer price index for the 12 months ending in January slowed to 2.4%, beating projects, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 13 (UPI) -- The consumer price index for the 12 months ending in January slowed to 2.4%, beating proje»»»
Kuwait PM meets UNHCR chief
MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met on Friday with Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.During the meeting, they reviewed means of sustaining cooperation between Kuwai»»»
tbi bank survey: Nine out of ten Romanians have postponed important decisions about their health
The most frequently postponed decisions involved medical check-ups or investigations (53%) and dental treatments (52,1%), with the main reasons cited being “more urgent expenses” (43%) and the inability to cover the full cost in a single payment (41,3%). Among all respondents, more than 30% admitte»»»
Valentine’s Day in Dubai: Your bouquet travelled this far to reach you
Dubai: Every Valentine’s season, the quiet world of air cargo turns into a race against time. At the Dubai Flower Centre, teams from dnata worked around the clock to process a remarkable 227,530 kilograms of flowers in just five days. Aircraft doors opened to reveal pallets stacked high with colour»»»
Man arrested for sexually abusing vulnerable children
A man has been arrested in Athens for allegedly repeatedly sexually abusing vulnerable children, in one case after bribing a victim’s imprisoned father, police said Friday. A police statement said the 44-year-old suspect was involved since at least July 2025 in preying on children from financially »»»
Macedonian expat wins Dh50,000 in Big Ticket e-draw
Dubai: A long-time Abu Dhabi resident from Macedonia has won Dh50,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw of February. Sevdjan Sadikova, who has lived in the capital for the past 30 years, bought a ticket for the first time after what he described as a simple gut feeling. That instinct paid off wit»»»
Sayyed Al-Houthi The documents of the criminal Epstein must receive significant attention, as they have exposed one of the incubators of Zionism from which leaders and prominent figures emerge - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Al-Houthi The documents of the criminal Epstein must receive significant attention, as they have exposed one of the incubators of Zi»»»
Bar President calls on Justice Ministry to open serious dialogue with lawyers
Tunis, Feb 13 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Bar Association, Boubaker Bethabet called on the Ministry of Justice to open a serious dialogue with lawyers, listen to them and to their representative bodies.Speaking to the media on Thursday on the...»»»
Lebanon's Berri Says Parliamentary Election Must be Held on Time
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Friday he was committed to holding a parliamentary election as scheduled on May 10, despite calls from some politicians to postpone the vote. Several politicians have called for a delay, citing security concerns in southern Lebanon, where Israel has c»»»
Yemen’s Sayyed Al-Houthi: Weak Religious Formation Behind the Islamic Nation’s Decline
Yemen’s Ansarullah leader Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi said deficiencies in piety, religious formation, and the abandonment of core responsibilities—foremost among them jihad—are central to the weakness and regression afflicting the Muslim world, urging a serious return to faith-based va»»»
Kuwait FM meets German, Iraqi, Uzbekistani counterparts
MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met on Friday with Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, in »»»
Defendants in Attempted Murder of Russian General Charged With Terrorism - Investigators
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four defendants in the case of the attempted assassination of Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev will be charged with committing a terrorist attack, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Friday. "Considering the overall nature of the crime »»»
Yemen’s Ansarullah leader Sayyed Abdulmalik Al-Houthi: Many choose to ignore the dangers facing the nation, but such disregard is futile; abandoning responsibility and awareness only endangers them and empowers their enemies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sayyed Al-Houthi: Submission and subservience to enemies and the forces of evil are conditions whose effects pervade our nation, rooted in flawed upbringing and a lack of awareness and insight - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran's Ex-crown Prince Calls for Fresh Anti-government Actions
The exiled son of Iran's last shah has called for anti-government actions in his homeland to coincide with protests in Germany and other countries, as the key opposition figure was due to speak at the Munich security conference. US-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to his country since befor»»»
US committed to friendship with Serbia, Trump writes to Vucic in Statehood Day message
BELGRADE - Congratulating Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Serbia's Statehood Day (February 15), US President Donald Trump noted that the US was committed to strengthening further the firm friendship with Serbia as the two countries worked together on boosting bilateral trade and investments a»»»
Collegium of SAF Chief of General Staff: Albania-Croatia-Pristina activities a security challenge
BELGRADE - The Collegium of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) Chief of General Staff concluded on Friday a recent meeting of the army chiefs of Albania and Croatia and representatives of the provisional institutions in Pristina posed a serious security challenge that was clearly aimed against Serbia. »»»
Switzerland to Host Russia-US-Ukraine Talks in Geneva Next Week – Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Switzerland, as the host country, will hold trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Geneva next week, Swiss Foreign Ministry Communications chief Nicolas Bidault told Sputnik. "In this context, Switzerland, as the host country, will hold trilateral talks»»»
Sayyed Al-Houthi: Iran’s stance is strong and steadfast, and the Iranian people’s turnout was significant - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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DP World: A key engine behind Dubai's economic rise
Dubai: Some companies grow alongside cities. Others help define them. DP World is unquestionably one of them. As the global logistics giant ushers in a new leadership era with the appointment of Essa Kazim as chairman of its board of directors and Yuvraj Narayan as group CEO, the scale of its contr»»»