Kufra airport activates runway and taxiway lighting enabling nighttime flights
Kufra Airport announced last Tuesday (17 February) that its runway and taxiway lighting has been activated, following several days of continuous efforts by the Electricity and Runway Lighting Unit. This has resulted in the full operation of the lighting system, enhancing the airport’s readiness and»»»
Rights center documents ongoing Israeli occupation violations of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Gaza: Gaza Center for Human Rights stated that Israeli occupation continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip for the 134th consecutive day. In a statement issued on Sunday, the center said Israeli occupation forces are pursuing a systematic policy involving deliberate killings, »»»
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy, authorities said»»»
Netanyahu Says India's Modi to Visit Israel Wednesday
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday, his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the trip will help forge a new alliance to counter what he described as "radical" adversaries. "On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive here; he wi»»»
Secret Service shoots, kills armed man entering Mar-a-Lago - UPI.com
An unidentified man gained unauthorized access to the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, carrying a shotgun and a gas can. He was shot and killed by law enforcement after raising the gun into a firing position. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/»»»
Philippines allots 686 mln USD calamity fund for 2026
Manila: A total of 39.8 billion pesos (about 686.04 million U.S. dollars) in fresh funding has been allocated this year to strengthen the Philippines' disaster response and rehabilitation efforts, lawmaker Marcelino Libanan said Sunday. Libanan, the House of Representatives' minority leader, said t»»»
'No thanks': Greenland, Denmark reject Trump's hospital ship offer
Copenhagen: Denmark and its territory Greenland on Saturday rejected Donald Trump's offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island coveted by the US leader. A day earlier, Trump said he was sending "a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not b»»»
Rama Says European Parliament Draft Resolution Confirms Albania’s EU Progress
Prime Minister Edi Rama said a draft resolution published by the European Parliament offers clear recognition of Albania’s progress in its European Union integration process. Rama made the remarks on his podcast “Flasim,” stating that the document evaluates positively the opening of all cluster cha»»»
FTTH launches call for applications for participation in Techtextil 2026
Tunis, Feb. 22 (TAP)- The Tunisian Federation of Textile and Clothing (FTTH) launched a call for applications for enterprises to participate in Techtextil 2026 (April 21-24 in Frankfurt, Germany). The call for applications, the FTTH said, targets...»»»
Iranian Students Rally for Second Day as Fears of War with US Mount
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The initial demonstrations were sparked in December by economic hardship in the»»»
Amir hosts Iftar banquet for members of ruling family, dignitaries
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted an Iftar banquet for Their Excellencies members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace today. The banquet was attended by the Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jas»»»
Newly created Libyan United Airlines reveals logo – stresses it is a privately owned airline
The logo of the soon-to-be launched Libyan United Airlines (LUA) has been officially revealed by the carrier on its equally new social media sites. The company has posted little information besides noting, however, that it is ‘‘a newly established, privately owned airline.’’ Former Airbus employee »»»
Sheikha Moza announces Eid Gift campaign to support children in Palestine, Syria
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser announced on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the launch of the 'Eid Gift' campaign to support the children in Palestine and Syria. In a post on X, Her Highness said: "Every child deserves to feel the joy of Eid. This year we launc»»»
Ramadan in Gaza between war scars, economic hardship, clinging to hope
Gaza: The people of Gaza receive the holy month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year in the wake of the ramifications of the Israeli occupation's onslaught, as well as the siege that overshadowed all aspects of life amid a humanitarian reality described by UN officials as one of the largest hu»»»
France to Summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner over US Comments on Activist’s Death
France will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest comments by the Trump administration over the beating death of a far-right activist, the foreign affairs minister said. Jean-Noel Barrot was reacting to a statement by the State Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau, which posted on X that »»»
Trump sending hospital ship to Greenland ‘to care for the sick’
US President Donald Trump said he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory in the Arctic he has sought to annex. He announced the plan on Truth Social on Saturday, saying he was working with Jeff Landry, his special envoy to Greenland, whose appointment in December C»»»
Minnesota Democrats should pay ‘reparations’ – Vance
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said Democratic officials in Minnesota should refund billions of dollars in welfare payments allegedly embezzled by organizations run by Somali immigrants. Last year, federal prosecutors charged multiple individuals with fraud, alleging that half or more of the $18 »»»
Tanzania completes first large-scale solar power project
Dar es Salaam: Tanzania has completed its first large-scale solar power project in Kishapu District of the northwestern Shinyanga region, marking a milestone in the country's energy transformation agenda, the Ministry of Energy said in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, Lazaro Twang»»»
US Secret Service says shot dead man trying to access Trump Florida estate
The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who breached the security perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1.30am (0630 GMT). Secret Service age»»»
Tunisia to take part in 52nd Tripoli International Fair
Tunis, Feb. 22 (TAP)- Tunisia will participate in the 52nd edition of the Tripoli International Fair set for April 16-21, the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX) said.This participation is part of a strategy to offer Tunisian enterprises a benchmark...»»»
Putin Always Stays Within Bounds of Decency, Does Not Stoop to Insults - Kremlin
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin always keeps himself within the bounds of decency and does not make offensive remarks about other leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The presidential spokesman was asked on "Moscow. Kremlin. Putin" show aired »»»
UK Defense Secretary Says Wants to Be 1st to Send Troops to Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary John Healey said that he wants to be the first in the role to send British troops to Ukraine. "I want to be the Defence Secretary who deploys British troops to Ukraine – because this will mean that this war is finally over," Healey wrote in a comment publishe»»»
Saudi Arabia Revives Centuries of Heritage in Founding Day Celebrations
As streets across Saudi cities were adorned in green and traditional attire, a series of major cultural and entertainment events were under way on Sunday across the Kingdom to mark Founding Day. Riyadh and cities nationwide were transformed into cultural and tourism destinations, attracting thousan»»»
Sofia Airport to Briefly Close Runway for Repairs, Says Work Unrelated to U.S. Aircraft
The runway at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport will be closed in the early morning hours on Monday and Tuesday for routine repairs to nearby manholes, the airport’s press service told BTA on Sunday. The maintenance schedule has been coordinated to ensure that no flights are routinely scheduled to arrive »»»
US Ready to Hold New Nuclear Talks With Iran on Friday If Receives Deal Proposal - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is ready to hold a new round of nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva on February 27, provided that it receives a detailed proposal for a nuclear deal within 48 hours, the Axios news portal reported on Sunday, citing a senior US official. "If Iran gives a draft prop»»»
US Secret Service Kills Man Trying to Enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago Residence - Spokesman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secret Service agents fatally shot an armed man who attempted to enter the grounds of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida in the early hours of Sunday, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said. "An armed man was shot & killed by US Secret Service»»»
US Secret Service kills armed man at Trump’s estate
The US Secret Service has said it shot and killed an armed man who entered President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The intruder was carrying a shotgun and a gas can, according to security officials. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. The intruder, described as a whi»»»
Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under protection of Israeli occupation forces
Occupied Jerusalem: Settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday under the protection of Israeli police. The Palestinian news agency (WAFA), citing eyewitnesses, reported that dozens of settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque in groups and performed Talmudic and provocative ritu»»»
US Secret Service says shot and killed man trying to access Trump Florida estate
Miami: The US Secret Service said Sunday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who illegally entered the premises of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident, which officials said happened around 1:30 am (0630 GMT). "An armed m»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli artillery targeted the southern outskirts of the city of Khiam and the northern area of Sarda Farm with smoke shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli artillery targeted the southern outskirts of the city of Khiam and the northern area of Sa»»»
Ramadan in Syria: timeless traditions, blend of classic damascene flavors
Damascus: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, Syria's old neighborhoods regain their distinctive glow and charm. Fasting during Ramadan is not limited to worship; it extends into a broader social and cultural experience embodied in the iftar table. In Syria, particularly in the capital, »»»
Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility at places later
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore, until 6am on Monday, will be cold and misty to foggy at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places later. Offshore, it will be hazy at times. Inshore winds will be northwesterly at a spe»»»
Somaliland Offers US Exclusive Mineral Access, Military Bases Following Israeli Recognition
Somaliland has offered the United States special privileges, including exclusive access to strategic minerals and the establishment of military bases, as it seeks broader international recognition after the Israeli occupation entity formally recognized its independence late last year. In remarks to»»»
Iran-US tensions: Submarine hunter aircraft circles Strait of Hormuz
In what military analysts cite as “controlled escalation”, an armed US maritime patrol jet known as P-8A "Poseidon", has been reportedly seen orbiting near Iran's Bandar Abbas port and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz — the 39-km-wide (21 mile) chokepoint funneling 20% of global seaborne oil. F»»»
Ramadan: Abu Dhabi motorists urged not to block roads with parked cars
Abu Dhabi Police have issued an advisory calling on people to park in designated parking areas near mosques ahead of prayers instead of stopping their cars on roads and unspecified areas. Along with a video illustrating their point, the police said via an X post: “Random parking near mosques during»»»
GCC GDP Jumps to $2.3 Trillion
A statistical report published on Sunday showed that the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded growth in gross domestic product, supported by economic diversification programs and fiscal reforms. Combined GDP reached $2.3 trillion, ranking ninth globally, with a growth rate o»»»
Doctors rally over military service rules for residents
Hospital doctors’ unions plan a protest Wednesday at the Defense Ministry, demanding the reinstatement of military service deferments for medical residents until age 33. The Federation of Hospital Doctors (OENGE) and the Athens-Piraeus hospital doctors’ union (EINAP) say a new law effectively ends »»»
Algeria Tenders to Buy Nominal 50,000 Metric Tons Soft Milling Wheat
Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy soft milling wheat to be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Sunday. The tender sought a nominal 50,000 metric tons but Algeria often buys considerably more in its tenders than the nominal volume sought»»»
Limnos mayor seeks state of emergency after severe flooding
The mayor of the island of Limnos has requested that the entire island be declared in a state of emergency following severe flooding that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, homes and farmland. Mayor Eleonora Georga said road networks, including much of the rural road system, have been rend»»»
Food waste: Tunisia holds top spot in Maghreb with annual average of 172 kg/person
Tunis, Feb. 22 (TAP) – Tunisia holds the top spot in the Maghreb region in food wastage with an annual average of 172 kg/person, that is a total of 2 million tonnes. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2024 placed...»»»
Muslim countries condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee over his remarks about “biblical rights”
Arab and Muslim-majority countries have condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee for arguing that Israel has a biblical right to much of the Middle East. In an interview with Tucker Carlson released on Friday, Huckabee, a Baptist minister and self-described Christian Zionist, said it “would »»»
Man rams pickup truck into synagogue in Australia (VIDEO)
A man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly ramming his pickup truck into the gate of a synagogue in Brisbane, Australia. Security camera footage shows the driver stopping outside the synagogue on Friday night, putting his Toyota Hilux in reverse, and knocking down the building’s gates b»»»
Six people were arrested following clashes at an anti-immigration rally in Manchester, England
Six people were arrested on Saturday in the British city of Manchester after anti-immigration demonstrators clashed with counter-protesters, police said. Thousands of people attended the ‘March for Remigration’ organized by Britain First, a right-wing party demanding the mass deportation of illegal»»»
US President Donald Trump said he would increase the global import tariff to 15%
US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in his new global import tariff from 10% to 15%. The move came a day after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs he had imposed earlier. On Friday, America’s highest court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers »»»
New study shows screen exposure may affect brain development in infants
Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, along with th»»»
Dubai Court dismisses Dh3.9 million claim in disputed business deal
Dubai: A commercial partnership between three individuals ended in both criminal and civil proceedings after two partners accused a third and four others of breach of trust and deception over what they described as a “suspicious deal”, a court heard. Prosecutors referred the case to the Dubai Crimi»»»
Vietnam boat collision kills six, state media says
Hanoi, Vietnam: Six people were killed when a passenger boat collided with a vessel hauling stone and capsized on a lake in northern Vietnam, state media said Sunday. The two vessels collided on Thac Ba lake, a popular tourist site in the northern province of Lao Cai, on Saturday evening, with 17 o»»»
MP Ali Fayad: Condemnation Statements Meaningless, “Mechanism” Meetings Empty and Suspicious
The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»