Tunisia-Czech Republic: Shared determination to scale up bilateral and multilateral cooperation
Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ben Ayed on Wednesday received Czech Republic Ambassador to Tunisia Richard Kadlčák.The latter expressed his country's willingness to further foster friendship and cooperation...»»»
Canada sets out to build a self-sufficient defense industry
Olivera Zivkovic | Pablo Foley EliasAmid strained ties with the United States under Donald Trump, Canada has unveiled its first defense industrial strategy. The move would bring Canada to NATO's 2% defense-spending target five years earlier than planned. https://p.dw.com/p/5903KAdvertisementPablo F»»»
Shooting in Mexican park kills one, hurts 8: official
A shooting in a park in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato left one person dead and eight children wounded, local authorities said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday in the city of San Francisco del Rincon claimed the life of a 36-year-old man. Guanajuato governor Libia Dennise Garcia on X den»»»
ITCEQ survey: Tunisia urged to act as business climate deteriorates
Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - The perception of the business climate among company executives remains broadly unfavourable, according to a recent survey published by the Tunisian Institute of Competitiveness and Quantitative Studies (ITCEQ). This trend is...»»»
Zuckerberg arrives to testify in social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook co-founder, arrived at a California court on Wednesday where he is due to testify in a landmark legal case over whether social media is addictive to children. It will mark Zuckerberg's first appearance before a jury after years of backlash against his company, Meta Pla»»»
Vucic: I discussed Tirana-Zagreb-Pristina military alliance with Plenkovic for first time
NEW DELHI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday in New Delhi, where he is attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026, that he had had a long conversation with Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic and that, for the first time, they had discussed the topic of a military alliance formed by Tir»»»
Sheikh Khaled arrives in New Delhi for AI summit
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi until February 20. Upon arrival at the airport, he was received by Jyotira»»»
Relatively strong wind near coasts overnight
Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - The weather on Wednesday night will be cloudy in most regions.The wind will blow south relatively strong near coastal areas and moderate inland.The sea will be rough, with overnight temperatures ranging between 8 and 12°C in...»»»
Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours
The US presidential jet is getting a new paint design that will include one of President Donald Trump's preferred colour choices for the White House and his hotels, gold. Air Force One and other planes used by high level US officials, such as First Lady Melania Trump are being repainted gold, deep »»»
Third Conservative Canadian MP defects to Carney's Liberals
A Conservative member of parliament from Alberta has defected to the Liberal Party bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to a majority in the House of Commons. In a post on social media, Carney announced that Matt Jeneroux, who represents a constituency in Edmonton, has joined the Liberal cauc»»»
Vucic, Macron discuss India AI Impact Summit 2026, role of Serbia, France in new world
NEW DELHI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday in New Delhi about the India AI Impact Summit 2026, as well as the place and role of Serbia and France "in a new world whose emergence we are witnessing." Vucic and Macron held a discussion after»»»
Romania’s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EU’s war on democracy
Romania’s 2024 presidential election was already one of the most controversial political episodes in the European Union in recent years. A candidate who won the first round was prevented from contesting the second. The vote was annulled. Claims of Russian interference were advanced without public e»»»
Repressive structures still operating in Venezuela, rights group says - UPI.com
The son of opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa, Ramon Guanipa, speaks to the press in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on February 10. Juan Pablo Guanipa was at his residence in the city of Maracaibo, where he will serve house arrest after being detained hours after his release from prison, his son, said. Ph»»»
The hidden danger drivers face before iftar
Sharjah Police have urged motorists to remain calm and patient on the roads during Ramadan, warning that rushing to reach destinations — particularly in the minutes before iftar — significantly increases the risk of serious traffic accidents. The call comes as part of the force’s Ramadan awareness »»»
“As if I Ate” mosque in Istanbul embodies story of frugality that became lasting legacy
Istanbul: In the heart of the historic Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkiye, where daily life intersects with the features of Ottoman history, stories lie hidden among the old alleyways, reaching beyond the walls of mosques and the bustle of markets. Among these stories stands a mosque, small in siz»»»
Vucic, Macron discuss India AI Impact Summit 2026,role of Serbia, France in new world
NEW DELHI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday in New Delhi about the India AI Impact Summit 2026, as well as the place and role of Serbia and France "in a new world whose emergence we are witnessing." Vucic and Macron held a discussion after»»»
Tesla drops 'Autopilot' to comply with California ruling - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Tesla Cybertruck is on display during the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba-Prefecture, Japan, in January. Tesla will no longer market its "Autopilot" driver-assistance system in California. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Tesla will stop using »»»
Dubai Municipality opens recreational plazas in Lehbab 1 and 2 and Nazwah
In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop Dubai’s countryside and rural areas into some of the most beautiful and distinctive in the world, and as part of ongoing efforts to enhance »»»
Antonis Manitakis, prominent legal scholar and former minister, dies at 82
Antonis Manitakis, emeritus professor at the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a former government minister, has died at the age of 82. According to reports, he had been hospitalized in an intensive care unit in recent days. In a statement, the university’s rectorate expres»»»
Chief prison officer arrested for prison shooting
Police on Wednesday arrested the chief prison officer of Domokos Prison on charges of complicity in murder, following his alleged involvement in a suspected contract killing inside the high security penitentiary on February 15. Antonis Papadatos, 42, was shot three times in the head Sunday evening »»»
Stock market closes Wednesdays session on positive note up 0.32%
Tunis, Feb 18 (TAP) - The stock market closed Wednesday's trading session in positive territory. The TUNINDEX gained 0.32% to reach 14,626.80 points on robust turnover of TND 24.1 million. No block trades were executed during today's session,...»»»
UN human rights chief renews call for ceasefire in Sudan
New York: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed concern over reports that more than 50 civilians were killed in four Sudanese states as a result of drone attacks, urging an end to the violence and renewed engagement in dialogue toward a ceasefire. In a press statement, Turk sa»»»
Peru's political fragility laid bare as another leader falls to congressional vote
Peru will again swear in a head of state chosen by Congress rather than by direct vote, after legislators removed José Jerí from office barely 130 days into his interim presidency. The decision, approved on February »»»
Palo Alto Networks acquires Israeli cybersecurity startup Koi for $400mn
US cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced its intent to acquire Israeli startup KOI for $400mn. This comes just a week after Palo Alto acquired another Israeli information security company, CyberArk, for $25bn. T»»»
Protests erupt across Lebanon after VAT and gasoline price hike
The Lebanese Cabinet's decision to increase gasoline prices and raise the value-added tax has sparked widespread protests and political opposition, with demonstrators blocking major roads in Beirut and other cities. In res»»»
Georgia’s economy lifted by shift towards Global South
Another sign yet that Georgia’s worsening elations with the West is not deterring investment came in February, when the first phase of Eagle Hills Georgia’s Tbilisi Waterfront residential project sold out on its opening day. »»»
PANNIER: Drama in Kyrgyzstan much more than a rift between “Eki Dos”
President Sadyr Japarov’s sudden dismissal of his friend and security service chief Kamchybek Tashiyev on February 10 sent shockwaves through Kyrgyzstan. Japarov offered up reasons for the decision and said it will not aff»»»
Baku military court sentences former Nagorno-Karabakh leader to 20 years in prison
The Baku Military Court sentenced former Nagorno-Karabakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison on charges including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism and financing of terrorism on February 17. »»»
Baku military court sentences former Nagorno-Karabakh leader to 20 years in prison
The Baku Military Court sentenced former Nagorno-Karabakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison on charges including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism and financing of terrorism on February 17. »»»
Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»
Polish KGHM extends copper supply deal with Danish NKT in contract worth up to €7bn
Polish copper and silver producer KGHM has renewed its long-term copper supply agreement with Danish power cable manufacturer NKT in a deal valued between €5.4bn and €7bn, the company said on ... This content is only available to Intellinews Pro users. If you a »»»
Renewables exceed 50% of Poland’s installed power capacity in 2025
Renewables accounted for more than 50% of Poland’s installed electricity capacity at the end of 2025, and for the first time ever their share in annual power generation surpassed 30%, the Ministry of Climate and Environment said on February 17. »»»
Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»
Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»
Croatia’s PM condemns far-right chant by coalition MP, but says government remains stable
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on February 17 condemned the behaviour of a lawmaker from a key coalition partner who appeared in a video praising a World War Two-era pro-fascist leader, but said the incident would not threaten the stability of his government or its parliamentary majority.»»»
Largest protest in Kosovo's recent history backs former KLA leaders on trial in The Hague
Thousands of people gathered in Pristina on February 17 for what organisers described as the largest march in Kosovo’s history, rallying under the slogan “Justice, not politics” in support of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders on trial in The Hague. »»»
Students continue vigil in Sarajevo as protests enter fifth day after fatal tram crash
For the fifth consecutive day, demonstrators gathered on the rain-soaked streets of Sarajevo on February 17, demanding accountability following last week’s fatal tram accident that claimed the life of a 23-year-old student and left four others injured. The protests were smaller than in previou»»»
Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»
Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»
Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaddafi Tried to Assassinate King Hussein with Missile Given to Wadie Haddad
In the second installment of his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, former Jordanian prime minister and intelligence chief Ahmad Obeidat recounts details of a missile plot to assassinate King Hussein, which he says was backed by Muammar Gaddafi and carried out through operatives linked to Wadie Haddad»»»
First woman envoy for Palestine dies in France: family
Paris, France: Leila Shahid, the first woman diplomat representing Palestine abroad, died in southern France aged 76, her family said. "She died today," her sister Zeina told AFP. She did not provide further details. "Leila Shahid, the iconic ambassador of Palestine, has left us. This is a huge los»»»
No Other People Were Present at Petrohan Lodge on Night of Three Deaths, Evidence Points to Suicide, Authorities Say
There were no other people present at the Petrohan mountain lodge on the night when three people died there, Deputy Appellate Prosecutor of the Sofia Appellate Prosecution Office Natalia Nikolova said during a joint briefing by the prosecution service and the police. Three men were found shot dead »»»
President Is No Longer to Be Held Responsible for Caretaker Cabinet following Latest Constitutional Revisions - BSP Leader
Commenting on the Cabinet line-up proposed by caretaker prime minister-designate Andrey Gurov on Wednesday, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said that each minister will ultimately be judged by their results. ”However, one thing is clear — following the latest constitutional amend»»»
Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, say police
Spanish police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of hacking a hotel booking website and reserving luxury rooms priced at up to €1,000 ($1,180; £870) per night for just one euro cent. He was detained while staying at a Madrid hotel, where he is accused of having racked up more than €20,000 o»»»
Qatar Meteorology warns of chilly weather with lingering dust
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned the public of chilly weather with lingering dust, light fog, and the possibility of further fog formation later, with northeast to northwest winds, light to moderate in speed, on Wednesday. In an advisory shared on its official platform»»»
Hungary's Fidesz submits resolution rejecting Ukraine’s EU bid
Lawmakers from Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party on February 17 submitted a draft resolution to parliament opposing Ukraine’s EU membership and calling on the government to reject further support that could draw the bloc deeper into the war, state news agency MTI writes. »»»
Polish payment system BLIK’s owners reportedly mull potential IPO at $2bn valuation
The owners of Polish mobile payment system BLIK have held preliminary discussions regarding a potential initial public offering in Warsaw that could value the company at up to $2bn, Bloomberg reported on February 17. Accor»»»
Former President Calls Out Political Bias in Gyurov’s Caretaker Cabinet, Warns Citizens to Watch Closely
Former President Rumen Radev expressed sharp criticism of the newly announced caretaker cabinet under Prime Minister-designate Andrey Gyurov, describing it as a “party cabinet” and urging the public to closely monitor its actions and the upcoming early parliamentary elections. Speaking shortly afte»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Imperialism is back
The Geneva peace talks on ending the war in Ukraine broke up yesterday with no concrete results. There were no announcements nor any readout of what was discussed. However, US envoy Steve Witkoff released an upbeat post on social media saying the talks were “positive”. A report by the Russian news »»»
Czech minister of industry offers Slovakia oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline
Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček has offered to supply Slovakia with oil via the Druzhba pipeline reverse flow. The Czech side could also enhance the transportation capacities from Germany, Slovak state broadcaster STVR reported, referring to Havlíček. »»»