Tourists walk in front of classic cars in Havana, Cuba, in March 2024. Tourism has fallen off sharply, putting severe pressure on the country's economy. File Photo by Yander Zamora/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Cuba's tourism sector has fallen to historic lows at a time when the island most needs foreign cur»»»

Dubai: A Bangladeshi driver who only participated in the Big Ticket draw three times has been named the winner of a luxury BMW X5 on Tuesday. Shahin Miah, a 32-year-old house driver based in Sharjah, secured the vehicle in the latest Dream Car Series draw. The expat, who moved to the UAE in 2008, a»»»

As tensions simmer in the Middle East, a brand-new electronic attack aircraft now forms part of the US arsenal could that be called in at a moment's notice, say military experts. Much of the EA-37B power output, waveform details, and full system performance are classified. The EA-37B is a cutting-e»»»

Dubai: Iran has requested changes to the venue and format of planned negotiations with the United States just days before a high-stakes meeting scheduled for Friday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter cited by Axios, raising uncertainty over whether the talks will proceed as plan»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Sameeh Hayat underlined Tuesday the depth and strength of exceptional Kuwaiti-Sino relations, which spans more than five decades, marking a model of mutual trust, respect and stability.The Kuwaiti official made»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Egypt and Sweden aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the health and medical fields. The MoU was signed between Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population and Sweden’s Ministry of H»»»

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned “horrific atrocities and violations” in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kordofan on Tuesday, while calling for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and the establishment of unhindered humanitarian access. During a meeting in Cairo with Sudanese Minister of F»»»

Octane, a digital payments platform focused on streamlining vehicle-related expenses in Egypt, has launched O-Tolls in collaboration with the National Company for Roads Building and Development, the company said. With the new service, Octane becomes the first company in Egypt to digitise toll gate »»»

Egypt’s Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met executives from Siemens Healthineers Egypt on Tuesday to discuss proposals to establish specialised oncology and radiotherapy centres and expand cooperation on upgrading diagnostic and treatment services, the health ministry said. Abdel Ghaffar em»»»

Former US First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband William Stevenson has been charged with murdering his current wife, Linda Stevenson, officials said. William Stevenson, 77, faces first-degree murder charges over the death of his wife Linda, 64, following a weeks-long investigation, New Castle County Po»»»

The parliamentary committee investigating a European Union agricultural subsidy scandal will extend its sessions for another few days, lawmakers decided Tuesday. As a result, the final findings will be tabled to Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis on February 27, twelve days later than initially »»»

Saudi Arabia plans to transform the site of Expo 2030 Riyadh into a permanent, sustainable global village once the six-month world fair ends, officials said on Tuesday, as countries begin locking in their presence at the flagship event, with eight nations, including the US, already securing pavilio»»»

A secondary school teacher in south-eastern France was left in a critical condition on Tuesday after being stabbed by a 14-year-old pupil. The 60-year-old female art teacher was stabbed three to four times in her chest in front of around 20 other students, according to a local official. The pupil f»»»

1 of 5 | President Pedro Sanchez of Spain speaks to reporters after meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the White House in 2023. Sanchez announced that Spain will implement a social media ban for teens younger than 16 along with other new laws. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | Licen»»»

Speaking on bTV on Tuesday, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said that ”for weeks now, we have seen elections being delayed, and we want them to be held immediately.” He described the current political situation as “extravagant.” “After all the experiments we did with the Constitution, everything has bec»»»

The ​US ‌military shot ​down on ‍Tuesday an ​Iranian ​drone that ⁠approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier ‌in the Arabian ​Sea, a ‌US ‍official told ⁠Reuters on Tuesday. Also Read: Iran-US tensions: Why the Strait of Hormuz is a potential flashpointThe Iranian Shahed-139 surveillance dr»»»

Many hoped the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would bring relief to the war-battered territory, but for the first few Palestinians allowed to cross, it proved more harrowing than a homecoming. Three women who entered Gaza on the first day of the reopening told The Associated»»»

Desperate for more men, Russian military recruiters might launch an offensive against citizens with debts problems. The Russian Ministry of Defence is proposing to expand the powers of its so-called Military-Political Directorate by granting it access to a wide range of financial data. Officially, »»»

PepsiCo is to cut the prices of some of its snack products in the US, following backlash against previous price hikes and pressure in the face of appetite-suppressing GLP-1 jabs. Products including Doritos, Lays (known as Walkers in the UK) and Cheetos will be cheaper in the US from this week. The »»»

Doha: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) introduced a special initiative enabling Web Summit Qatar attendees to set up companies on the QFC platform, offering significant cost incentives to attract technology-focused startups and entrepreneurs. In an interview with The Peninsula, QFC representative A»»»

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) - “The activity indicators of companies listed on the stock exchange show an overall revenue increase of 5.3% during 2025, reaching 26.5 billion dinars, compared with 25.2 billion dinars in the 2024 financial year,” according to...»»»

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a U.S. official told Reuters. The official said the Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier when it was intercepted and downed by a US F-35 fighter jet. Chri»»»

Dubai: Imagine standing in a room and watching a woolly mammoth move, hearing the rustle of its shaggy coat and feeling, for just a moment, as though a creature that vanished thousands of years ago has come back to life. That is exactly the kind of experience Dubai is about to offer the world. Shei»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- India and Tanzania on Tuesday agreed to deepen bilateral defence cooperation during the fourth edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee.A statement from the Indian Defence Ministry said that during the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India an»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) on Tuesday signed a contract with SLB, a global oilfield service provider and energy technology company, for design, development and production management of the strategic Mutriba oil field in northwest Kuwait.The contract was signed on the sidelines»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) on Tuesday hammered out a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies to strengthen cooperation through expertise exchange, technical studies and scientific research.The MoU notably includes studies related to oil exploration opportunities i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with its partners in the health sector, is joining the global community in marking World Cancer Day on 4 February, under the theme "United by Unique". The observance of World Cancer Day is a leading example of active partnership an»»»

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) – The stock market rebounded on Tuesday, as the Tunindex edged up 0.41% to 14,385.85 points, with a trading volume of nearly TND 10 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.OFFICEPLAST share price surged by 6% to TND 2.120,...»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday defence cooperation among Albania, Croatia and Pristina was a direct threat to regional stability in the Western Balkans, and noted that the tripartite pact was directly aimed against Serbia. Com»»»

Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases could be prevented if people avoided a range of risk factors including smoking, drinking, air pollution and certain infections, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. New research published on the eve of World Cancer Day estimated that 38 percent of all»»»

British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Tuesday that a US-flagged tanker was approached and challenged by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, before continuing on its way. The Stena Imperative was approached by three pairs of small armed boats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary »»»

RIYADH, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Tuesday bilateral relations and ways to promote existing cooperation. This came during a phone call made by the Saudi Crown Prince, which focused on promoting bila»»»

British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Tuesday that a US-flagged tanker was approached and challenged by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, before continuing on its way. The Stena Imperative was approached by three pairs of small armed boats belonging to the Revolutionary Guards w»»»

Egypt plans to offer land owned by its water and sanitation utility to private investors for the construction of hotels, commercial units, and solar power plants to secure sustainable funding for infrastructure maintenance, the cabinet said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meet»»»

The World Bank and Egypt have reviewed the progress of the $200m Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management Project alongside a broader green growth strategy, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Tuesday. The air pollution project, which is su»»»

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, said Egypt is seeking deeper economic integration with Türkiye that would enable joint manufacturing and exporting to global markets, highlighting the complementary nature of both countries’ economic capabilities. Speaking during an open video-conference dialogu»»»

Egypt’s ready-made garments exports to Europe have recorded a sharp increase of 180% over the past five years, reflecting the sector’s growing integration into global supply chains, according to the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE). As part of its strategic efforts to strengthen Egypt’s posit»»»

Banque du Caire has signed a new EGP 400m financing agreement with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Egypt through the bank’s nationwide branch network. The agreement aligns with Banque du Caire’s strategy to pr»»»

Egypt currently attracts an average of $12bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) annually and has the capacity to double this figure through ongoing structural reforms, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from Moody’s Ratings, w»»»

Ankara, Feb.3 (SANA) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said Syria’s future can only be built through the will of its people, stressing that Ankara will continue to support efforts aimed at strengthening the country’s stability and unity. In an interview published Tuesday by Asharq Al-Awsat»»»

1 of 3 | Former President Bill Clinton and former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attend President Donald Trump's inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. House Republicans gave the Clintons until noon Tuesday ago agree to terms for their testimon»»»

Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the country's bloody crackdown on nationwide pro»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation have left for the UAE to head Kuwait's delegation participating in the World Governments Summit (WGS 2026) in Dubai.His Highness the Prime Minister was seen off at the air»»»

Bucharest has just secured a place in the Top 20 European cities worth filming in for 2026, according to a new industry ranking published by ScoutAround, a data-driven film location platform used by producers and creatives across Europe. The capital of Romania ranked 13th overall in the list, stand»»»

The Ministry of Defence released a report on one year of governance, noting that the personnel shortfall in the Bulgarian Armed Forces has been reduced to 20.1%, while the recruitment of military personnel has been temporarily suspended due to the domestic political crisis and the extended budget f»»»

DUBAI - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Tuesday that, at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai, Serbia had presented itself as one of the countries that were the most prepared for new technological challenges, above all, in the field of artificial intelligence. "We belong in the small number o»»»

Syrian government forces entered the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli on Tuesday as part of a deal agreed last week to gradually integrate the Kurds' forces and institutions into the state. The arrival came after government security personnel entered the mixed Kurdish-Arab city of Hasakeh and the »»»

Paris: French authorities summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a "voluntary interview" and searched the local offices of his social media network X on Tuesday in a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes, prosecutors said. The operation comes as both Britain and the European Uni»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is set to open an electronic visa issuance centre in Beirut, extending the country’s digital government services beyond its borders and reinforcing long-standing ties with Lebanon. The new centre is expected to »»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed higher on Tuesday by 15.87 points, or 0.14 percent, to reach 11,420.88 points. During the session, a total of 134,830,545 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 461,800,621.978, through 25,148 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sh»»»