Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H»»»

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 125 prisoners from punitive and correctional institutions in Fujairah on Ramadan. The inmates of various nationalities were selected based on good conduct and behaviour. For Ra»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) Deputy Floor Leader Stanislav Balabanov told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday that the Andrey Gurov caretaker cabinet can be named Petrohan. Balabanov was making a reference to the three bodies found with gunshot wounds near the Petrohan Pass on February 2, which w»»»

The latest internal analysis conducted by Dental Elite, a chain of dental clinics providing comprehensive dental treatments in Bucharest and Brașov, highlights a growing interest among Romanians in preventive oral healthcare over the past three years. Between 2023 and 2025, Dental Elite doctors tre»»»

After a challenging economic year that affected most business sectors, Veltol Holding – the Romanian technology company specializing in renewable energy, energy storage systems, intelligent energy management solutions (EMS), as well as building management systems (BMS) and automation – doubled its »»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Chairman of the House Oversight Committee James Comer, R-Ky., and Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., speak to reporters after a House Oversight Committee closed-door virtual deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in»»»

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 407 prisoners from the emirate's correctional and punitive establishments and pledged to settle their financial liabilities on the advent of Ramadan. The prisoners’ release co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB), on Wednesday launched the National Scholarship Initiative to sponsor Qatari students pursui»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla exchanged views on current issues on the global and regional agenda at a meeting in Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "On February 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey »»»

Modular Services, an outsourcing company specializing in IT, financial, and cybersecurity operations, expanded its office premises in the United Business Center 3 (UBC 3) building in Palas Iași. The international company has thus doubled its leased area, now occupying 1,300 sqm across two floors. T»»»

A US immigration judge has blocked the deportation of a Palestinian graduate student who helped organize protests at Columbia University against Israel's war in Gaza, according to US media reports. Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by immigration agents last year as he was attending an interview to becom»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience generally fair and moderate weather during the holy month of Ramadan, which falls this year in the latter half of February and the first half of March, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. In a report covering the period from the start of Ramadan until »»»

A Bulgarian fishing vessel with a three-member crew went missing on Wednesday in the area of Cape Maslen Nos in the southern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Radar contact with the vessel has been lost, the press office of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. Coastal Centre »»»

Paris: From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business. The potential is huge, analysts say, not just for hel»»»

A Larissa prosecutor has ordered the exhumation of nine victims from the Tempe train disaster, which occurred nearly three years ago in central Greece and killed 57 people, mostly students. The exhumations are expected to take place by the end of the week, but laboratories to conduct the required c»»»

An inspection report into the deadly January 26 explosion at the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala, central Greece, has identified an unexplained removal of a fire suppression system and detailed the path of a gas leak and explosion that killed five workers. According to findings, propane gas lea»»»

Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a US court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues. While Zuckerberg has previously te»»»

Zhenishbek Toktorbaev has been relieved of his duties as Mayor of Osh city. The municipality of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. Toktorbaev was appointed mayor on January 23 last year. He turned 58 on February 14. Prior to his appointment, he served»»»

Sheikh Ali Khatib, Deputy Head of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, delivered a message marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, emphasizing unity, resilience, and strategic awareness. “We are approaching the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy, goodness, and blessing. On this o»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology has forecast generally clear skies with periods of partial cloud on Thursday, as humid conditions are expected to develop overnight and into early Friday, raising the possibility of fog or mist in parts of the country’s western regions. In its dai»»»

Jos Plateau: Thirty-eight lead miners were killed when gas exploded at a pit in central Nigeria's Plateau state, local sources told AFP. Twenty-seven others were injured in the blast at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Plateau state's Bashar district, the acting traditional ruler told AFP. "So far»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic organisations to include a direct feed of official Vatican news on their websites as the Holy See battles a flood of AI-generated content. Vatican News, the Holy See's official news outlet, reported Wednesday that the pontiff had written to bishops invi»»»

DOHA: As the holy month of Ramadan began, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated the activities of its annual Ramadan Campaign under the theme 'Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive', the drive involves numerous humanitarian projects and charitable initiatives to be implemented in Qatar and 17»»»

Israel announced that it will cap the number of Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramadan, which began Wednesday. Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Ba»»»

The Lebanese Army has been searching for weapons and arms depots in the area north of the Litani River for several months, a media report said. “Speaking of separation between a first phase and a second phase is not accurate, because whenever informed of the presence of arms, ammunition or depots i»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is facing calls for his resignation from Congress after making an anti-Muslim comment on social media last weekend. Photo courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is facing calls for his resignation from Congress after»»»

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Two more people have been detained by French authorities investigating the killing of a far-right student activist by suspected radical left militants in Lyon, bringing the total in custody to 11. Quentin Deranque, 23, suffered a fatal brain injury when he was beaten and kicked during a demonstrati»»»

A trilateral working meeting of border representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan took place on February 15. The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The meeting was organized to strengthen confidence-building measures, ensure a stable operational situation and mainta»»»

The staff of the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare expressed serious concern over the detention of well-known physician, Candidate of Medical Sciences and Associate Professor Nasira Beishebaeva. According to the Center’s employees, the incident has affected the moral and psychological »»»

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed the sighting of the crescent, signaling that Thursday shall be the first day of Ramadan in the country. According to Daily Pakistan, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad declared: “The moon of Ramadan 1447 Hijri has been sighted. Tomorrow, Thursday, will mark t»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the holy month of Ramadan began, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated the activities of its annual Ramadan Campaign under the theme "Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive," the drive involves numerous humanitarian projects and charitable initiatives to be implemented in Qatar»»»

Abuses carried out by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could meet the definition of crimes against humanity, the UN has claimed, while demanding accountability for the suspected perpetrators. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) released a statement in response to the millions of files release»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received members of the European Parliament, led by Giuseppina Princi, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with Central Asian Countries. The parties discussed further development. The presidential press service reported. The meeting was attended by members of»»»

Tobacco products without excise stamps were seized at the central market in Manas, the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to it, a total of 9,695 packs of tobacco products without excise stamps, worth a total of 1,163,400 soms, were seized, along with 24 packages of illegal e-cigarettes »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its annual commitment to ensuring that endowment support reaches those in need during seasons of charity and benevolence, foremost among them the holy month of Ramadan. This c»»»

Colombo: Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday. Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 to win by a colossal 102 runs in Colombo and bounce back in style after a defeat»»»

Protesters in New York demand the release of Mohsen Mahdawi after his arrest in April amid an effort by the government to deport him on grounds his acitivism regarding Palestinians and the Gaza war threatened U.S. foreign policy. A federal judge has now thrown out the case. File Photo by Sarah Yene»»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, together with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new project to develop climate-resilient value chains. The ministry’s press service reported. The Japanese government has allocated $4.5 million for the initiative.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 11th annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Student Association Forum at Qatar University (QU) marked a significant milestone in the ongoing development of collaborative health profession education. The forum brought together students, health professionals, educators, and leaders»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Lindsey Graham, member of the US Senate. During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the friendship and strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to strength»»»

To date, thousands of square meters of ECO DOME constructions have already been sold, including residential units, tourism-oriented spaces, and special-purpose facilities, including medical facilities such as a sanatorium. The consistent customer interest indicates a real need for this type of cons»»»

North Bucharest Investments announces the launch of the North Bucharest Investments Academy, an educational platform dedicated to developing professional competencies in real estate, designed both for newcomers to the industry and for consultants looking to advance their careers. The Academy is str»»»

Alex Soros, heir to his father’s empire, met with some of US President Donald Trump’s leading opponents at the Munich Security Conference. Looking behind the hugs and handshakes, it’s clear that the eye of Soros is fixed on the 2028 election. Soros’ weekend in Munich was a whirlwind of photo opport»»»

Maria Nedina has been nominated for caretaker deputy prime minister for european funding in the proposed Gurov cabinet. Nedina previously served as chef de cabinet of environment and water minister Yulian Popov in the cabinet of Kiril Petkov (2023–2024), as well as to caretaker minister of environm»»»

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

Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough. The trilateral meetings, held in Geneva, went on late on Tuesday but only lasted two hours on Wednesday. Although US envoy Steve Witkoff had expressed optimism over the talks, bot»»»

TechnologyIndiaIndia AI summit: Brazil's Lula lands, US giants tout plansMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersBrazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in New Delhi, joining Emmanuel Macron, Pedro Sanchez and other leaders. Meanwhile, Google and Nvidia touted their Indian expansion plans at the AI I»»»