At the initiative of outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, a vision for the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been developed, laying the foundations for the use of new technologies in diagnostics, treatment and the management of health services, the Health Ministry sa»»»

2Performant, the largest affiliate marketing player in Romania, announces the launch of its operations in Ireland. The move marks a new step in the company’s European growth strategy and comes at a time when Irish e-commerce is among the most developed in the region. To coordinate the local market,»»»

Qassem: What the Lebanese government is doing by focusing on disarmament is a grave mistake because this issue serves the goals of the Israeli enemy. Qassem: Israel is carrying out aggression, and since it was the Lebanese state that endorsed the 2024 agreement, the responsibility for confronting a»»»

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After being threatened with legal action by Disney, China's ByteDance announced Monday that it was taking steps to prevent its AI video-making tool Seedance from using Disney characters without permission. File photo by Alex Plavevski/EPA-EFE Feb. 16 (UPI) -- ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, sai»»»

Five people have been injured after a train derailed in southern Switzerland, in an incident that could have been caused by an avalanche, police say. The derailment happened near the village of Goppenstein - which is under an avalanche warning - around 07:00 local time (06:00 GMT), officials said. »»»

Dubai: Speculation surrounding actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s relationship has intensified after a wedding invitation allegedly linked to the pair began circulating widely on social media. The viral invite suggests that the actors are set to marry on February 26, 2026, in what is »»»

Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing heavy copper cables from a solar panel park in the vicinity of Thebes, north of Athens, police said Monday. A police statement said the men cut through the fence of the park before dawn Sunday and removed the cables. But officers were called to»»»

Authorities are investigating an attempted arson against the home and car of Samuil Popov, the mayor of the Sofia borough of Bistritsa, on Monday. The attack has triggered a major police operation and a wave of political reactions warning of threats to local government and democratic institutions. »»»

As Europe moves from peacetime complacency to a new era of defence readiness, budgets across the continent have surged. According to recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9% increase year on year. Europe outp»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has reduced official working hours for government employees during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, according to a circular issued by the Cabinet's General Secretariat. The decision, Circular No. (1) of 2026, was issued following a proposal by the Civil Service and Gover»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah ceremony held to commemorate the anniversary of martyred leaders, prominent resistance leader Sheikh Ragheb Harb, former S.G. Say»»»

A material prepared by Alexandru Petrescu, the President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), together with ASF specialists Marius Acatrinei and Silviu Nistor. Financial supervisory authorities increasingly recognise geopolitical instability as a structural driver of systemic risk. Yet exi»»»

Dubai: UAE-born lifestyle hotel brand Rove Hotels announced Monday it is expanding to Egypt. The company confirmed it will open Rove Sheikh Zayed City in partnership with El Sayyad Group. The hotel will sit on the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, a location that places guests within easy reach of some»»»

A large-scale jewelry workshop in Elefsina, west of Athens, was broken into at an undetermined time in recent days, with perpetrators making off with valuables estimated at approximately €5,000, police said on Monday. According to authorities, the owner of the facility discovered the break-in on Mo»»»

Civil protection authorities have set much of western Greece on a state of alert for Tuesday ahead of potential flooding amid storms forecast to hit the area. The warning issued Monday is for the Peloponnese, western mainland Greece, the Ionian Sea islands and Epirus, with local authorities instruc»»»

Have you found yourself trying to tweet and failing miserably today? You are not alone. X, formerly Twitter, is in fact experiencing an outage, reports Downdetector. According to the website, which documents real-time reports, by 5.25pm in the UAE, 185 issues had already been logged. The most repor»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise on Monday amid tensions in the Middle East and the US military buildup in the region, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported. The SNN news agency reported that »»»

Poland needs to develop its own nuclear weapons program, President Karol Nawrocki has suggested, citing a perceived ‘Russian threat’. NATO’s European members have long cited what they claim to be the specter of Russian aggression to justify their massive military buildup. Moscow has dismissed such »»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has dismissed American criticism of censorship in the bloc, insisting that her home country Estonia enjoys far greater freedom of speech than the US. Brussels has long faced criticism over excessive regulation of online content, including the 2022 Digital Service»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addresses the ceremony shortly after 16-02-2026 16:03 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah ceremony he»»»

Riyadh: The Ministry of Public Health participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in coordination with the Gulf Health Council. A team from the Ministry of Public Health, repr»»»

Deyan Iliev, the man who discovered the bodies in the Petrohan lodge on February 2 and subsequently alerted the police, has left Bulgaria, according to information published by 24 Chasa. Iliev found the bodies of 49-year-old Ivaylo Ivanov, 45-year-old Decho Iliev, and 51-year-old Plamen Stattev and»»»

Toamasina, Madagascar: Flooding and fierce winds have pushed Madagascar's death toll from Cyclone Gezani to 59, with more than a dozen people still unaccounted for, the country's disaster agency said on Monday. It is the latest in a string of tropical storms to batter the southern African island in»»»

Dubai: Parkin has officially announced the expansion of its parking portfolio with the introduction of new public parking zones in Dubai Maritime City. As part of this rollout, public parking tariffs will apply to the newly designated 321F zones Clear signboards have been installed to indicate the »»»

DOHA: Qatar Calander has announced its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual character of Ramadan while o»»»

DOHA: Vodafone Qatar has announced the opening of two new retail stores located at Doha Mall and Wakrah Boulevard, reinforcing its commitment to bringing world-class connectivity and customer experiences closer to communities across the country. Conveniently located in two high traffic, fast growin»»»

France's radical left is under pressure after the killing of a student in Lyon was blamed on "anti-fascist" militants. Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old maths student and nationalist activist, died on Saturday, two days after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men. On Thursday afternoo»»»

Dubai: After more than a decade without shareholder payouts, Union Properties is set to revive dividend payments following a year of improved earnings, record cash balances and renewed financial stability. The proposed Dh3 fils per share cash dividend marks a symbolic moment in the company’s long-t»»»

Skopje, 13 February 2026 (MIA) - The Macedonian E-Commerce Association (AETM) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have signed a memorandum of cooperation, formally making the Ministry an honorary member of the Association. “The memorandum sets a framework for institutional cooperation in the»»»

Dubai: Velux Rentals, a leading provider of luxury yacht rental experiences, has announced the launch of its “Celebration at Sea” programme, positioning Private Yachts as Dubai’s newest venues for milestone celebrations and lifestyle events. The initiative is designed to transform the concept of ya»»»

Former Commissioner on the Norwegian - Russian border Jens Arne Høilund is appointed as an defence attaché with the Embassy in Moscow. Høilund, who served as the Border Commissioner from 2020 to 2025, was appointed as defence attaché to Russia by the Government on February 14. Norway suspended all »»»

Dubai: Filipino tennis star Alexandra Maniego Eala, more popularly known as Alex Eala, has emerged as one of the most promising talents in the tennis world. But what pushed her rise to global recognition? The 20-year old athlete entered the Miami Open as a wildcard, ranked No. 140 in the world, wit»»»

Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev has argued that referring the agreement on the so called "Trump Board Peace" to the Constitutional Court is the most appropriate way for Bulgaria to withdraw from the format without provoking political tension with the United States. Speaking in a Dir.bg podcast, Kanev sai»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc MP Ibrahim Al-Moussawi stressed on Monday that the anniversary of the martyred leaders constitutes a pivotal moment to reaffirm the resistance’s record of victories and achievements. In an interview with Al-Nour Radio, Al-Moussawi hailed the resistan»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi is set to play a starring role in Indian Idol as the iconic music reality show will be filmed for the first time in the UAE with a special episode filmed at Yas Island. According to reports, Sony Pictures Networks India has announced that they will bring its popular ‘Yaadon Ki Play»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General has announced the official working hours for government sector during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The working hours for civil servants are set at five hours per day, from 9am to 2pm. Employees may flex their start time up to 10am, provided th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the opening of advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) services at its Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH), marking a significant expansion for specialized cardiovascular care across Qatar. The new Cath Lab service com»»»

Some EU countries including Bulgaria, Romania and Greece still record significantly higher road fatality rates than the EU average highlighting the need for more action in these Member States, the European Commission says in a report presented on Monday. In 2024, Bulgaria had 74 road fatalities per»»»

Government employees in Umm Al Quwain will work a four-day week during Ramadan, following a new directive issued by the emirate’s leadership. Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, the Emiri Court of Umm Al Quwain h»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian group commander has abandoned a wounded comrade on the line of combat engagement in the Zaporozhye Region, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik. "I am making a decision, let this [wounded] soldier stay here... We are now in front of an 'open field' [str»»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday that he conveyed a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to French representatives visiting Minsk. "The French came here. I conveyed a message to them not only from myself but also from Putin," Lukashenko was quoted »»»

The mother of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny says the assessment that her son died of poisoning has validated her belief that he was murdered. On Saturday, the UK and European allies put out a statement saying Navalny, who died in 2024, was killed using a poison developed from a »»»

Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday presented a new public investment fund that he said would raise 120 billion euros ($142 billion) and help tackle the country's persistent housing crisis. Scarce and unaffordable housing is consistently a top concern for Spaniards and represents»»»

As Ramadan approaches, Dubai’s hotels and restaurants are preparing for what has become one of the city’s most dynamic and commercially vibrant seasons, rolling out a wide range of iftar and suhoor offers that reflect both the emirate’s diversity and its growing appeal as a year-round global destin»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), in coordination with Sharjah Police, has announced new truck movement timings across the emirate during Ramadan, aimed at easing traffic congestion and enhancing road safety during peak commuting hours. The revised schedule will come into e»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast an increase in relative humidity levels across the country beginning Tuesday, February 17, and continuing until Friday, February 20. In a statement, the department said the rise in humidity may lead to mist and fog formation in some areas, p»»»