UK police try to block Starmer’s questions to Mandelson over Epstein – Politico
British police have asked the government to refuse to release questions sent by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to the disgraced former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.»»»
Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over Ga. election raid - UPI.com
A coalition of civil rights organizations filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Sunday, seeking to prevent it from misusing voter information seized from the Fulton County, Ga., elections office last month. Photo by Bon»»»
Routh to appeal conviction and sentence in attempt on Trump's life - UPI.com
Ryan Routh is arrested by law enforcement officers with the Martin County Sheriff's Office for the attempted assassination of then-former president Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024. Routh filed a notice Friday that he intends to appeal his conviction and life sentence. Photo via Martin County Sheriff»»»
Minister of Municipality honours partners, sponsors, organising committee of AgriteQ 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has honoured the partners, sponsors, and organising committee of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) during a ceremony held in the presence of several Ministry of Municipality of»»»
Religious Affairs Minister announces 100,000 activities for Ramadan 2026
Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali said Monday his department has scheduled nearly 100,000 diverse religious activities during Ramadan, including the intensification of religious lessons between prayers to preserve...»»»
Bangladesh's caretaker Prime Minister resigns
Dhaka: The head of Bangladesh's caretaker government, Muhammad Yunus, announced his resignation on Monday, days after the parliamentary elections in which the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerged victorious. This move paves the way for a new political era in the country. Yunus, a Nobel Peace »»»
Syrian and British business leaders discuss civil aviation investment
Damascus, Feb.16 (SANA) Chairman of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, Omar al-Hosari, explored Monday with a delegation from the Syrian-British Business Council, headed by Mounzer Nazha, ways to advance investment relations and expand joint cooperation opportunities in the civil aviation sector.»»»
Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home
A group of 34 Australian women and children who have been held in a camp in northern Syria for nearly seven years due to their links to the Islamic State (IS) group were released on Monday to head home, but then returned to the camp for "technical reasons". The group - thought by authorities to be »»»
Arson wave hits Ukrainian post offices over draft notices – CEO
Branches of Ukraine’s state postal service, Ukrposhta, have been subjected to frequent arson attacks due to its role in the military draft, according to CEO Igor Smilyansky. Ukraine’s recruitment drive has grown increasingly brutal amid military setbacks and manpower shortages. There are hundreds o»»»
North Korea honors troops who fought in Kursk (PHOTO)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has opened a new street in Pyongyang named in honor of the soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces to liberate Kursk Region from a Ukrainian incursion, state media in Pyongyang reported on Monday. Kim personally cut the ribbon opening Saebyeol Street in the Hwas»»»
US seizes oil tanker for ‘defying Trump’s quarantine’
US military forces intercepted and boarded a tanker that was sanctioned for carrying Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean overnight on Sunday, the Pentagon has announced. The US launched a military operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, and claims to have seized con»»»
California reaches clean energy agreement with Britain, Trump critical - UPI.com
1 of 2 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new clean energy agreement with Britain on Monday that will bring $1 billion in investments into his state. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an agreement with Britain on Monday»»»
Britain's PM Keir Starmer announces new regulations on AI chatbots - UPI.com
The British government announced new regulations on AI chatbots Monday. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The British government will add new regulations to artificial intelligence chatbots to protect children and other users, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday. "The action »»»
Soccer chairman arrested for attacking police at match
The chairman of a Greek soccer team and another two people have been arrested for assaulting police during a match at a soccer stadium in the Greater Athens region, authorities said Monday. A police statement announcing Sunday’s arrests did not name the suspects or the team they represented. It sai»»»
Old Doha Port launches Ramadan campaign, “Experience Ramadan at the Port”
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced its Ramadan lineup of activations and unveiled a new campaign, “Experience Ramadan at the Port,” set to air on Qatar TV throughout the holy month. The campaign takes a calm, observational approach, inspired by the view of seagulls soaring above the harbour. »»»
Abu Dhabi revises Darb and parking fees for Ramadan rush
Abu Dhabi’s transport operator Q Mobility has announced adjusted toll and public parking charges for Ramadan 2026, in an effort aimed at easing mobility and managing traffic flow during the holy month, when commuting patterns typically shift. The company said Darb toll gate charges will apply from »»»
Cuba postpones Habano Festival, losing another foreign currency source - UPI.com
People attend the trade fair of the XXV Habano Festival at the Convention Palace in Havana, Cuba, in February 2025. This year's event has been postponed indefinitely. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Cuban authorities indefinitely postponed the Habano Festival, citing a severe»»»
Salik unveils Ramadan toll discounts to ease Dubai traffic
Dubai’s toll gate operator Salik has announced a revised road pricing schedule for Ramadan 2026, introducing new peak and off-peak tariffs aimed at improving traffic flow while accommodating the changing travel patterns associated with the holy month. Under the new structure, motorists travelling f»»»
Barack Obama clears up alien comments: ‘I saw no evidence’ - UPI.com
In an Instagram post on Sunday, former President Barack Obama said he has not seen evidence of the existence of aliens after earlier saying on a podcast that they are real. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama readdressed the existence of alie»»»
Qatar participates in celebration of Arab Sustainability Day at Arab League
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the celebration of the Arab Sustainability Day 2026, which was held Monday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, under the theme 'path of sustainable development: a decade of achievements.' Representing the Permanent De»»»
UN General Assembly appoints Dr. Tuka Alhanai to Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomed United Nations General Assembly’s appointment of Dr. Tuka Alhanai, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, to the newly established UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. A»»»
Sudan's Chairman of Transitional Sovereignty Council meets Qatari Ambassador
Khartoum: The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, HE Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al Burhan met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sudan, HE Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Al Sada. The meeting discussed cooperation relation between the two countries»»»
Ministry of Municipality signs memorandum of cooperation with Arab Union of the Blind to support, empower people with visual impairments
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Arab Union of the Blind on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026). This step reflects the Ministry's commitment to strengthening community partnerships and empowering peopl»»»
Utah GOP says it has signatures to force redistricting ballot measure - UPI.com
The moon rises over Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah, in 2024. On Sunday, the Utah GOP announced it had enough signatures to force a ballot measure on redistricting laws. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Utah Republican Party announced it has the 200,000 signatures n»»»
German president pledges post-UNIFIL support for Lebanon - UPI.com
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday his country will continue to support Leba»»»