US President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event expected to include representatives from more than 45 nations. The disarmament of Hamas militants, the size of the reconstruction fun»»»

After Zhanar Akayev left Parliament, the mandate in the Zhogorku Kenesh for electoral district No. 8 has been transferred to Taalaibek Sarybashov, who won nearly 9,000 votes (6.18 percent) in the elections. The decision was adopted by the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic. As it wa»»»

Dubai: NutraONE, a nutraceutical and wellness distribution company, has announced an exclusive strategic distribution partnership with Nutrifactor Laboratories, one of the region's largest dietary supplement and nutraceutical manufacturer, to expand access to science led health and wellness supplem»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a large array of nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a rare congress of the ruling Workers’ Party, signalling the next stage of the country’s nuclear weapons programme. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a battery of large nuclear-capable»»»

A South Korean court on Thursday found ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of leading an insurrection for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law in December 2024, sentencing the former leader to life imprisonment. A South Korean court found ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrectio»»»

The White House has warned Iran would be "very wise" to make a deal with the US, amid reports that President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against the Islamic Republic. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told a news briefing that Trump was still hoping for a diplomatic resolution ove»»»

The US is preparing to largely withdraw its remaining troops from Syria over the next few months, a senior White House official has told the BBC. The official said the Syrian government had agreed to take the lead combatting terrorism within its borders and US military presence "at scale" was no lo»»»

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Several victims of an avalanche that hit Northern California's backcountry on Tuesday were connected to a private school for competitive skiers, the institution said. Officials with Sugar Bowl Academy in Norden, Calif., confirmed Wednesday that multiple victims were either members »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) represented by the Private Associations and Institutions Department, in collaboration with the Excellence Centre for Training and Consulting at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, organised a specialised panel discussion titled »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Hidaya School for Students with Special Needs (Primary, Preparatory and Secondary – Dafna Branch) organised the fourth annual “Ibda’a Bi Anamili” (I Create with My Fingertips) competition for the 2025–2026 academic year under the theme “Through the Eyes of Our Students, We See Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Population health experts at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a perspective article, which outlines the need to rethink global statin guidelines for older adults in resource-diverse settings. The paper highlights that guidelines for statin medications – used to contr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lebanese-American tennis star Hady Habib inspired students and educators during a special visit to First Assalam School, an initiative of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation dedicated to advancing education and development. Launched in 2019, the First Assalam Scho»»»

In her remarks on the situation in Libya to the UN Security Council yesterday, UNSMIL head and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh said ‘‘Regrettably, there has been no meaningful progress between the House of Representatives (HoR) and the High Council of State (»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Wholesale Division, a leading FMCG distribution network under Al Rawabi Group of Companies, successfully distributed the grand prizes of its much-anticipated “Silver Jubilee Bonanza” campaign on February 16, 2026, at Wholesale Plus – Al Nayef Square, Al Rayyan. The campaign was »»»

Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence firm Humain said Wednesday it had invested $3 billion in US billionaire Elon Musk's xAI. The investment made Humain a "significant minority shareholder,” the company said in a statement. It added that its xAI holdings would be "converted into SpaceX shares" af»»»

The United States is planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, according to US media reports. Washington will end its presence in the country after the Syrian government extended its control over the country and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces once k»»»

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said on Wednesday that Canada had amended its economic sanctions on Syria ‌to ease ‌restrictions related ‌to the ⁠import and export ⁠of goods, investment activities and the provision of financial and other ⁠services, according to Reuters. "The amendm»»»

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an official comment regarding the detention of a nephrologist. The ministry stated that the investigation is being conducted by authorized law enforcement agencies within the framework of the current legislation. «The Ministry of Health consisten»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education organised an extensive introductory session on the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, attended by Maha Zayed Al-Qaqqa Al-Ruwaili, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs. The session aimed to explore ways to invest»»»

Rice remains a staple in most UAE homes, making a dependable rice cooker an everyday necessity. Rice is also a popular part of iftar and suhoor meals. Whether you live alone or you're part of a large family household, modern rice cookers are designed to deliver consistent results with minimal effor»»»

Dubai: European regulators have approved a stronger maintenance dose of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, giving doctors across the European Union a new option to support patients struggling to achieve sufficient results on existing treatment levels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

MRF - New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski Thursday congratulated Muslims on the start of Ramadan. "May the holy month of Ramadan inspire everyone to do good deeds," he said, as quoted by the party's press centre. In his greeting to Muslims, Peevski wished health, peace, and spiritual strength»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with President of Qatar University H E Dr. Omar bin Mohammed Al Ansari, at the Ministry’s headquarters. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the»»»

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani participated yesterday in a meeting held between Commander of the Lebanese Army General Rodolphe Haykal and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Quintet Committee. Discussions during the meeting focused on arr»»»

Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held a meeting yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the State of Qatar H E Mohamed Nur Adan. The discussion focused on bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Kenya in the field of labour, exploring avenues to strengthen and furthe»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie, chaired an expanded meeting with the ministry’s leadership, during which the level of progress in implementing the strategic projects for 2025 was reviewed, along with the achievement rates attained compa»»»