Guarding the digital nation: How the UAE is confronting a new wave of cyber threats
The UAE has once again urged businesses, government entities, and the public to remain vigilant amid a rising wave of global cyberattacks. The warning, delivered through official channels this month, reflects a growing reality in that cyber threats are no longer abstract risks. They are immediate, »»»
Webb telescope reveals Uranus' upper atmosphere in unprecedented detail - UPI.com
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first vertical view of Uranus's upper atmosphere, delivering an unprecedented look at the planet's ionosphere and auroral structures. The new observations, released by NASA on Tuesday, show how temperature and charged particles vary with height abo»»»
Kerala to Keralam: UAE Malayalis split over state's name change proposal
Dubai: A proposal to rename the south Indian state of Kerala as “Keralam” has sparked debate among the UAE’s large Malayali community, with many welcoming the cultural assertion while others question its timing, practicality and global recognition. The discussion follows India’s Union Cabinet appro»»»
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
In the US alone, 127 billion plastic bottles are purchased every year, according to one estimate. However, one soft drinks firm in the Midwest is keeping old school tradition alive by continuing to sell its products in returnable glass bottles. For almost a century, until the 1960s, soda bottles in»»»
Why UAE travellers can get longer multiple-entry Schengen visas soon
Dubai: UAE travellers who regularly visit Europe could soon benefit from longer-valid Schengen visas and simpler digital travel procedures, as the European Union moves to modernise its visa and border systems. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New measures under the Euro»»»
Trump prefers diplomatic solution to reach agreement with Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution to reach an agreement with Tehran on its nuclear program, but stressed the United States will never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.In his annual State of the Union address before Congress Tuesday eve»»»
Thai Army reports border fire exchange
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- The Royal Thai Army said Wednesday it exchanged fire with Cambodian forces along the shared border after a 40mm grenade was fired near a Thai patrol in the Plan Hin Pad Kon area on Tuesday.Army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree said the incident took place wh»»»
Security operations kill 34 militants in Pakistan: Military
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- At least 34 militants were killed in different security operations in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and southwestern Balochistan provinces, said the military on Wednesday.According to a press release by Pakistan military's media wing Inter Services Public »»»
OIC chief congratulates Kuwait leadership on nat'l days
JEDDAH, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Taha congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as well as the government and people of Kuwait on t»»»
Rubio warns oil sanctions to be re-tightened if Cuba violates 'spirit' of easing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that restrictions would be added back on Cuba's imports of Venezuelan oil if Havana violated the "spirit" of a recent easing of the US embargo. Noting that oil imports would be allowed via Cuba's small private sector, Rubio told reporters in St Kit»»»
Watch: UAE Lottery Dh5m winner reveals number-picking secret, regrets Dh30m near-miss
Dubai: Wiping tears, then flashing a wide smile and jumping with joy as golden confetti rained down on him, UAE Lottery's first Dh5 million winner Murugananth Govinthan has shared a message for anyone who has ever struggled: one day, it can all turn around. In an emotional video interview posted on»»»
PSG survive Monaco scare to reach Champions League last 16
Paris: Paris Saint-Germain came from behind and then survived a late scare against 10-man Monaco, drawing 2-2 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie yesterday to reach the last 16 with a 5-4 aggregate victory. The defending European champions came from two behind to»»»
Hurricane Melissa upgraded, tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A U.S. Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," flies through Hurricane Melissa on October 27. File Photo by Lt. Col. Mark Withee/U.S. Air Force | License Photo The National Hurricane Center has issued its final report on Hurri»»»
Upbeat Al Sadd to meet arch rivals Al Duhail, aim to keep up winning streak
Tribune News Network Doha Table toppers Al Sadd will look to take another decisive step towards securing an unassailable lead in Doha Bank Stars League when they face fierce rivals Al Duhail SC in Thursday’s exciting clash at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. The encounter adds another chapter to o»»»
QU students launch ‘Made in Qatar’ initiative to support national products, boost sustainability
Tribune News Network Doha The Core Curriculum Programme at the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) organised an initiative titled ‘Made in Qatar: National Pride and Sustainable Value’ at the College of Business and Economics building, featuring 55 booths — 40 in the female section »»»
DoorDash to wind down Deliveroo, Wolt operations in four countries
Tribune News Network San Francisco/ Helsinki/ London DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ: DASH) has announced that it is exiting four countries across its Deliveroo and Wolt brands: Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The company will begin an orderly wind-down process in each country and will work closely w»»»
QC distributes Ramadan food baskets in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Georgia, Côte d’Ivoire
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, and with support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement its ‘Feed the Fasting’ project by distributing Ramadan food baskets in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Georgia and Côte d’Ivoire. The distribution»»»
Qatar’s Permanent Mission in Geneva co-organises side event on youth and AI
QNA Geneva The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan and under the auspices of the Permanent Mission of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), organised a side e»»»
‘N-arms free M-E is a priority to boost regional security’
QNA Geneva The establishment of a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) remains an urgent priority to enhance regional security and stability, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Delegation of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdul»»»
Quitting first cigarette after fasting is first step toward quitting smoking: PHCC
QNA Doha Ramadan is seen as a suitable opportunity for smokers in their efforts to quit smoking, due to the religious and social factors that this month provides that help in overcoming this scourge, as fasting for several hours forces the smoker to reduce nicotine, which trains the body to gradual»»»
AMIR HOSTS RAMADAN IFTAR FOR DIPLOMATS
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a Ramadan Iftar banquet in honour of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the country, Qatar’s ambassadors abroad, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event, which took place at Lusail Palace on Wednesday,»»»
Environment Day is an opportunity to evaluate work progress: Al Subaie
QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that Qatar Environment Day, observed annually on February 26, represents an opportunity to evaluate the progress of environmental work, review its priorities, and highlight the importan»»»
HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering hosts 2nd Industry and Govt Advisory Board meet
Tribune News Network Doha Esteemed leaders and decision makers from across Qatar’s business community gathered at Education City for the second meeting of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Industry and Government Advisory Board (IGAB).Organised by HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE)»»»
UDST delivers specialised training to private, public sector Qatari instructors
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing community service and professional development initiatives, the Continuing and Professional Education Directorate at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is offering a specialised training course titled “Teaching and Learning for »»»
QM secures int’l recognition for three Qatari heritage sites on ICESCO list
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the successful inscription of a further three significant Qatari heritage sites on the Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to preserving, pro»»»
Syrian officials announce 'mass escape' from ISIS detention camp last month - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Members of the Syrian security forces stand in front of the gate of the al-Hol camp, which houses families of suspected ISIS fighters, after the Syrian government took control of the area, in Hasakeh province, Syria, on Jan. 21. The Syrian government said Wednesday that there was a "mass e»»»
Cuban coast guard kills 4 gunmen on US-flagged speedboat
A group of armed men aboard a US-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban border guard forces in the island’s territorial waters, escalating already strained relations between Havana and Washington. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the incident occurred on Wednesday near the north»»»
4 dead on U.S.-registered speedboat in shootout with Cuban border guards - UPI.com
The Cuban flag is raised during a ceremony to reopen the Cuban embassy to the United States in Washington, D.C., on July 20, 2015. Officials at the Embassy said Wednesday that a shootout between Cuban border guards and people aboard a U.S.-registered boat near the Cuban coast left four people dead.»»»
Minister of Labor meets Rwandan Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor, HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, met Wednesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar, HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas related to the labor sector and discussed means of»»»
'Current search phase' for Irish women missing since 1990s ends
Gardaí (Irish police) investigating the separate disappearances and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have ended the current search phase at a location in County Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border. A further assessment of the site remains ongoing. An Garda Síochána said it had updated»»»
High court asked to mandate fair market value on foreclosures for taxes - UPI.com
Associate Justice Elena Kagan expressed concern Wednesday that if the government were forced to pay the fair-market value of a house minus the taxes, counties would no longer foreclose because it would be too costly to make up the difference between that value and whatever they receive via auction»»»
U.N.: Arab economies gradually recover despite conflicts, global risks - UPI.com
Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook remains robust despite declining commodity prices and the gradual end of OPEC+ production cuts, with real gross domestic product expected to grow an average of 3.3% between 2025 and 2027, according to a new U.N. report.File Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 25 (UPI)»»»
Almost 40,000 pray Isha and Taraweeh at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Occupied Jerusalem: Almost 40,000 worshipers prayed Isha and Taraweeh at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Wednesday amid the maximum restrictions and measures imposed by the Israeli occupation soldiers on their access to Al-Aqsa, the Jerusalem Governorate reported in a statement. The occupation forces st»»»
Iranian delegation headed by FM Araghchi arrives in Geneva: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian delegation headed by FM Araghchi arrives in Geneva: reports 25-02-2026 20:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian delegation headed b»»»
Cuba says four shot dead on US-registered speedboat
Cuba's Interior Ministry has announced that four men on a US-registered speedboat were shot and killed after being intercepted in Cuban waters. In a statement, the ministry said that the speedboat's passengers opened fire on a coast guard vessel that approached them. Six additional passengers were »»»
Saudi Arabia Unifies Competitiveness, Business Under Agile Governance
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with restructuring its institutional framework to keep pace with the speed of economic transformation after the Cabinet decided to merge the National Competitiveness Center and the Saudi Business Center under the umbrella of the Saudi Center for Competitiveness and Busi»»»
Trump considers ordering banks to collect citizenship data – FT
The White House is weighing an executive order that would force banks to collect citizenship information from customers, the Financial Times has reported. The new order would represent a significant new push in US President Donald Trump’s drive to curb undocumented migration, the outlet wrote on Tu»»»
US abstains from anti-Russia vote at UN
The US has abstained from a UN General Assembly vote on a Kiev-backed resolution condemning Russia’s actions in the Ukraine conflict. The resolution on Tuesday, delivered four years after the escalation of the conflict, urged an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire. In the UN General Assemb»»»
Watch: Canadian man escapes attacking turkeys by getting into stranger's car - UPI.com
Feb. 25 (UPI) -- An Ontario man who was chased by a pair of aggressive turkeys only escaped by jumping into a stranger's car -- and the incident was caught on camera. Michael Bourgon was walking Thursday near Prince of Wales Drive and Heron Road in Ottawa when he noticed two turkeys following him. »»»
Saudi stock market index closes lower
Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Wednesday down 58.51 points, reaching 10,847.93 points, with trading valued at SAR 3.7 billion. According to the Saudi Press Agency's daily economic bulletin for the Saudi stock market, 167 million shares were traded. Shares of 73 companies rose in value, w»»»
Thessaloniki port expansion sparks environmental row
Authorities have approved the extraction of up to 6 million cubic meters of sand from the seabed near Epanomi, a coastal area close to a protected marine zone, to supply fill material for expanding Thessaloniki port’s sixth pier by roughly 500 meters to accommodate larger container vessels. The pla»»»
Greece plans to further extend Evros border fence
Greece will extend its border fence along the Evros river to cover the entire length of the frontier with Turkey, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday. Speaking during a visit to the flood-afflicted Evros area, Mitsotakis also said more border guards and cameras will be sent to the are»»»
Sudan Health Minister: War Has Inflicted $11bn in Health Sector Damage
Sudan’s health system has suffered an unprecedented collapse since war erupted in mid-April 2023, with most hospitals in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities across several states turned into military barracks. A severe shortage of medical services has fueled widespread epidemics, disease outbre»»»
Uruguay declares drought, avian flu emergencies - UPI.com
The Paso Severino reservoir was affected by the drought, in Canelones, Uruguay, in July 2023. Uruguay is going through another water crisis, as well an outbreak of avian flu. File Photo by Gaston Britos/EPA Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Uruguay declared an agricultural emergency due to water shortages in produc»»»
More than 23 Al Shabaab militants killed in Somali Military operations
Mogadishu: The Somali National Army announced on Wednesday that more than 23 members of the Al Shabaab group, affiliated with Al Qaeda, were killed in military operations in central and southeastern Somalia. According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the operations were carried out this »»»
Sharjah Charity introduces six easy ways to pay Zakat Al-Mal
The Sharjah Charity International has announced six convenient and secure channels to enable donors to pay Zakat Al-Mal easily, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance charitable work and maximise the impact of donations for underprivileged families. The association said donors can now pay their »»»
Rushing to iftar? Sharjah Police remind drivers that safety comes first
Sharjah Police have called on motorists to reduce speed and drive cautiously in residential neighborhoods, especially during the period leading up to iftar, warning that rushing to reach destinations can endanger lives. Captain Manaa Al Naqbi, Director of the Security Awareness Branch at Sharjah Po»»»
Dubai court declares contractor’s director insolvent over Dh7.3 million debt
A Dubai civil court has declared a company director insolvent after ruling that he was unable to repay more than Dh7.3 million owed to two banks, liabilities that arose from personal guarantees linked to a struggling contracting firm. Court records show that the Arab national had signed joint and s»»»
Syria enters “accelerated recovery phase”, IMF mission reports
New York, Feb. 25 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday that Syria has begun a period of rapid economic recovery, citing a fiscal surplus, falling inflation and renewed integration into the global economy. In a statement released on Wednesday following a mission visit to Damas»»»
Russia Calls on France, UK, EU, UN to Prevent Transfer of Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine - Appeal
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian State Duma lawmakers are calling on the parliaments of France, the United Kingdom, the European Parliament, and the UN to take emergency measures to prevent the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Sputnik discovered on Wednesday after reviewing a draft appeal. Earlier»»»