Bahrain Rights Forum Marks 15th Anniversary of Pearl Revolution, Calls for Transitional Justice to End Cycle of Abuses
Marking the anniversary of February 14, the Bahrain Forum for Human Rights said confronting the legacy of grave human rights violations is indispensable to securing genuine and lasting stability, warning that sidestepping the past would only entrench the crisis and deepen mistrust between the state»»»
5 European Nations Say Russian Opposition Leader Navalny was Poisoned and Blame Kremlin
Five European nations say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, and are blaming the Russian state for the attack. The foreign ministries of the UK, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said Saturday that analysis of samples from Navalny, who died two year»»»
Kuwait FM meets Syrian counterpart on MSC sidelines
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany.A ministry statement said the meeting re»»»
Kuwait FM meets UNRWA Commissioner-General on MSC sidelines
MUNICH, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with UN Undersecretary General and Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini on 62nd Munich Security Conference (MS»»»
Amir returns home
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani returned home Saturday, coming from Abu Dhabi. HH the Amir was accompanied by HH Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sh»»»
Community spirit shines at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Dubai: Dubai Police have praised the efforts of volunteers who played a key role in supporting the organisation of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, held from February 7 to 11 at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansoori, Director of the General Department of Community Happines»»»
US Military Says Struck More than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria
The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 ISIS group targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the militants after a deadly attack on US troops last year. The strikes also came as the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in recent weeks transferred thousand»»»
Prime Minister meets Foreign Ministers of Oman, Syria on sidelines of MSC
Munich: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate»»»
Awqaf ministry unveils Ramadan Quranic, charitable programs
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced its plans, programs, and activities for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH under the slogan 'Obedience and Forgiveness', outlining its key Quranic, preaching, endowment, and Zakat initiatives. The announcement was made during a p»»»
Security Issues Complicate Tasks of ‘Technocratic Committee’ in Gaza Strip
The Palestinian National Committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip is facing a number of challenges that go beyond Israel’s continued veto on its entry into the enclave via the Rafah crossing. These challenges extend to several issues related to the handover of authority from Hamas, foremo»»»
FIFA Women Referees Development Seminar concludes in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The curtain has fallen on the FIFA Women Referees Development Seminar, organized by FIFA in Doha over five days, with distinguished participation from referees representing the Asian, African and Oceanian confederations. The seminar forms part of FIFA's ongoing efforts to advance women»»»
UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 kicks off in Dubai with teams tested in life-saving simulations
Dubai: The UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 officially began on Saturday at Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Lt-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Organised by Dubai Police in cooperation with the World Rescue Or»»»
IT group Comarch reassessing its real estate portfolio
As part of its organizational and strategic transformation, IT group Comarch is reviewing how it manages its real estate portfolio and is considering sale-and-leaseback transactions. The move follows pressure from its new owner, CVC, which has been selling non-core assets after taking the company p»»»
Otodom: buying an apartment within boundaries of cities means giving up space
Buying an apartment within city limits in Poland can mean sacrificing dozens of square meters compared with suburban locations, according to Otodom. In Warsaw, staying in the city “costs” buyers an average of 31 m²: a 55 m² flat costs over PLN 1 million, while a similar budget can secure up to 88 m»»»
Amendment to Developer Act leaves some issues unresolved
The amendment to Poland’s Developer Act has taken effect but fails to address key issues, including mandatory penalties for delays in handing over apartments. It applies only to future contracts and does not affect ongoing disputes. Lawyers argue the law still contains loopholes, such as reliance o»»»
Fitch rates InPost’ outlook negatively
Fitch Ratings has placed InPost’s BB+ long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings on Rating Watch Negative following the announcement of a €7.8 billion recommended cash takeover offer by a consortium including Advent, FedEx, A&R, and PPF. Fitch expects the acquisition to significantly increa»»»
Adam Góral resigns from incentive program
Adam Góral, founder and CEO of Asseco, has resigned from a proposed incentive program under which he would have been entitled to receive up to 3% of the company’s shares, currently worth about PLN 440–450 million. He said the decision aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest, strengthen tr»»»
Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports
Prominent American agent Casey Wasserman is reportedly set to sell his talent company after documents linking him to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were published in the US. Several high profile clients, including singer Chappell Roan, quit the firm this week after it emerged he flew on Epst»»»
Hariri: You'll hear our voices and count our votes in elections
Ex-PM Saad Hariri on Saturday hinted that his al-Mustaqbal Movement might take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections while stressing that its political role has not ended. "Al-Mustaqbal Movement doesn't see politics as about positions, prestige or flattery! Al-Mustaqbal Movement sees politic»»»
Hariri: You'll hear our voices and count our votes in elections
Ex-PM Saad Hariri on Saturday hinted that his al-Mustaqbal Movement might take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections while stressing that its political role has not ended. "Al-Mustaqbal Movement doesn't see politics as about positions, prestige or flattery! Al-Mustaqbal Movement sees politic»»»
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the Foreign Office has said. Two years on from the death of Navalny at a Siberian penal colony, Britain and its allies have pinned the blame on the Kremlin following analysis of material samples fou»»»
Chios shipwreck survivor recalls darkness before crash
Eight days after a deadly migrant boat crash off Chios that killed 15 people, investigators continue gathering testimonies from survivors hospitalized with severe injuries. An Afghan passenger with a fractured arm and ribs testified he saw and heard nothing before impact. “It was dark, there was no»»»
Energy Ministers of four countries agree on network operating modes - | 24.KG
A working meeting of the Energy and Water Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan took place in Tashkent, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan reported. The meeting was attended by Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan’s Water Resources Minister Sha»»»
Qatar Chamber calls for expanding partnerships between Qatari, Saudi investors
Riyadh: Qatar Chamber has participated in the inauguration ceremony of the 35th edition of the Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2026, which was opened by the Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majed Al-Hogail, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.»»»
Prime minister meets foreign ministers of Oman, Syria on the sidelines of MSC
MUNICH: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Saturday separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates»»»
Al-Shaibani and al-Sabah stress Syria’s sovereignty , territorial integrity
Munich, Feb.14 ( SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, met Saturday with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, both sides discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and wa»»»
Najran Farmers Launch Annual Date Palm Pollination Season
Farmers across Najran Region have started the date palm pollination season, a critical phase in ensuring a high-quality harvest in this vital agricultural sector. According to local farmer Ahmed Al-Saqour, the process begins each February with the emergence of palm spathes and follows a rigorous pr»»»
Leadership changes take place at Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Personnel changes have taken place at the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan, the presidential press service reported. Baimurza Maatov has been relieved of his post as First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Kyrgyz Republic. He has held this position since 2024. Malik Bekturganov has been app»»»
Indian student missing in California, consulate steps in
Washington: The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of a 22-year-old Indian student at the University of California in Berkeley, as local authorities continue search operations in the East Bay area. "Consulate General of India in San Francis»»»
President Iotova Discusses Human Rights, Rising Anti-Semitism with AJC CEO at Munich Security Conference
Bulgarian President Iliyana Iotova met with Theodore Deutch, Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee, on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference to discuss rising hate speech and the retreat from human rights protection, the Bulgarian head of State's press secretariat »»»
Discussions with UAE president focused on current regional developments: Amir
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that he had discussions with the President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on overall developments considering the current regional situation, as well as prospects for »»»
Syrian Foreign Minister meets Qatar’s counterpart, Munich Security Conference sideline
Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Assad Hassan al-Shaibani, met on Saturday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Both sides affirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation»»»
Israeli artillery shells Rafah in souther Gaza Strip - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Rafah in souther Gaza Strip 14-02-2026 14:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery shells Rafah in souther »»»
Hariri Announces Participation in Parliamentary Elections - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hariri Announces Participation in Parliamentary Elections 14-02-2026 14:57 PM The former prime minister Saad Hariri delivered on Saturday a»»»
Al-Jumum Hiking Event Draws Crowds to Explore Ecotourism
Al-Jumum Governorate recently hosted a hiking event to promote public health and sustainable ecotourism. Organized in collaboration with the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation and various local government agencies, the initiative successfully integrated community sports with a cultural exploratio»»»
Writing for survival: Gaza author dares to hope against the odds
Palestinian author Safaa Al-Nabaheen has kept working in Gaza through Israeli attacks, the loss of loved ones and food shortages. She has won fellowships, residencies and admission in Western universities. But the bureaucracy of occupation keeps her tied, against her will, in the besieged enclave. »»»
Container shipping heads toward a harder 2026 as Red Sea reopening pressures rates
Dubai: Container shipping companies are bracing for weaker earnings in 2026 as the potential reopening of the Red Sea route threatens to accelerate a decline in freight rates and expose deep-rooted oversupply across the industry. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carrier»»»
Foreign Minister meets his French counterpart on Munich Conference sidelines
Munich, Feb. 14 (SANA)-Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Hassan Al-Shibani, met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, stressing the»»»
Eye on Africa - African leaders to gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union
Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa. African leaders will gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. After 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. Also, for families separated for more than a de»»»
Hezbollah MP: National Sovereignty Not Won by Offering Concessions to Israeli Enemy
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Bloc MP Hussein Hajj Hasan stressed on Saturday that national sovereignty can’t be achieved by yielding or keeping quiet while the Israeli enemy goes ahead with its aggression on Lebanon. Talking during a ceremony in the place where former Hezbollah S.G. »»»
Italy Pledges Deeper Cooperation at Second Italy-Africa Summit
Italy pledged Friday to deepen cooperation with African countries during its second Italy-Africa summit, the first on African soil, aimed at reviewing projects started in critical sectors such as energy and infrastructure during Italy’s first phase of the Mattei Plan for Africa. The plan, launched »»»
Burst water pipe and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre museum's woes
The Denon gallery that houses many of the Louvre's most valuable paintings was hit by a water leak early on Friday, in the latest setback for the world-famous museum already rattled by a spectacular jewel heist, rolling strikes and a massive ticket fraud investigation. After a break-in and strik»»»
Knife-wielding Arc de Triomphe attacker dies after being shot by Paris police
A man who on Friday attempted to stab a French officer during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe monument in central Paris has died from his injuries after being shot by police. The suspect was released from prison in December after having served a 12-year sentence for terror-related charges. A man »»»
Fatal crash: 5 killed after car collides with trailer on highway
Jaipur: A tragic road accident in Chaksu, Jaipur claimed the lives of five people, including a woman, after a car crashed into a trailer on the Kota–Jaipur National Highway (NH-52). The victims were residents of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. According to Chaksu Police Station SHO Manohar Lal Meghwal, t»»»
Girl commits suicide after not faring well in Maths exam
Kolkata: A secondary (Madhyamik) examination student died by allegedly committing suicide in the Topsia area of Kolkata, the police said on Saturday. The girl committed suicide by hanging herself with a veil after her Mathematics examination did not go well. According to police sources, the body of»»»
Bulgarian President Iotova Meets Croatian PM Plenkovic at Munich Security Conference
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova held talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Iotova's press secretariat reported here on Saturday. Key topics included the upcoming Three Seas Initiative summit, hosted this year by Croatia. The i»»»
From 60 to 91, still sprinting: Abu Dhabi Open Masters athletes defy age
From a 91-year-old sprinter clocking under 40 seconds in the 200 metres to a 68-year-old former wheelchair user running the 10,000m, the inaugural Open Masters Games in the UAE capital has turned into a celebration of grit, grace and second chances. The curtain falls on Sunday on the 10-day sportin»»»
Rubio’s Munich Remarks Were Attempt ‘to Systematize a Worldview That Does Not Truly Exist’ - Expert
The current administration’s foreign policy “is inherently difficult to analyze” because its statements “often lack a coherent foundation or consistent meaning,” Prof. Joe Siracusa of Curtin University’s Global Futures Platform told Sputnik, commenting on Secretary Rubio’s speech at this year’s Mun»»»