Police in Norway have opened a corruption investigation into the country's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his alleged links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A special Norwegian police unit which is analysing newly released Epstein files in the US said the 75-year-ol»»»

Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary Bloc in Lebanon held Thursday its regular session to discuss a number of political and parliamentary issues, condemning the Israeli escalation against Lebanon. The Bloc expresses its full solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran—its leadership, government, an»»»

1 of 2 | The crown of Empress Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Emperor Napoleon III of France, suffered damage in the October Louvre Museum heist. The restoration of the crown will begin soon. Photo courtesy of Thomas Clot/Louvre Museum Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The Louvre Museum in Paris announced it will begin »»»

Houses and market stalls lie in rubble after Boko Haram Islamists attacked Woro village, Kwara State, Nigeria, on Tuesday. Photo by Afolabi Sotunde/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Boko Haram Islamist militants killed 75 Muslims in attacks on two villages in the Nigerian state of Kwara this week after locals re»»»

Amazon on Thursday joined the other US tech giants in announcing a huge increase in spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects and infrastructure, which seemed to knock back investors. Reporting on its past year's financial performance, Amazon said it was expecting to spend $200bn this year »»»

The price of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level in 15 months despite US president Donald Trump's personal and public support of cryptocurrency. A single Bitcoin is now worth $66,000 (£48,700), its lowest level since October of 2024, with the price down 24% since the start of this year. The drop»»»

Share: “If you want to call and have a serious conversation, then call. Putin will always pick up the phone,” Russian foreign minister says in an interview with state media. PARIS — Russia’s top diplomat slammed French efforts to resuscitate dialogue between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin as “p»»»

MOSCOW: The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States expired Thursday, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century. The termination of the New START Treaty could set the stage for what many fear could be an unconst»»»

ABUJA, Nigeria: Gunmen killed scores of people during an attack on two villages in Western Nigeria in one of the deadliest assaults in the West African country in recent months. The attack on Tuesday evening targetted the neighbouring villages of Woro and Nuku, in Kwara state. A lawmaker who repres»»»

1 of 5 | U.S. Commissioner of Food and Drugs Marty Makary speaks at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on January 8. The FDA announced it wouldn't enforce labeling rules for artificial food additives. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Feb. »»»

U.S. non-farm job openings trended lower at 6.5 million in December, but hirings remained steady, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday. File Photo by UPI/Brian Kersey | License Photo Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The number of U.S. non-farm job openings trended downward to 6.5 million in Dece»»»

President Donald Trump has said he can replace an expiring US-Russia arms control deal with a better agreement that includes China, a move that would upend a decades-long arrangement between the world's biggest nuclear powers. But as Washington and Moscow seek a path forward following the expiratio»»»

BusinessTurkeyTurkey's textile industry crushed by China and BangladeshElmas TopcuAsian rivals have pushed Turkey's manufacturers out of EU markets. Factories are closing and jobs are vanishing. Is there still hope the industry can survive? https://p.dw.com/p/57YyZThe textile and clothing industrie»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) has officially launched a new chapter for the UK-Qatar business community with a Welcome Event held at JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha. The event marked the successful transition of the Qatar British Business Forum (QBBF) into a full»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has placed National Sport Day (NSD) 2026 at the heart of its community engagement agenda during a dedicated Media Day held at Education City Stadium, bringing together journalists and senior officials to outline upcoming activities, social initiatives an»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz held an official session of talks at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday. At the outset of the session, HH the Amir welcomed the German Chancellor and his accompanying delegation, hoping that the visit would cont»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz co-chaired the meeting of the Qatari-German Business Roundtable, held in Doha on Thursday. At the outset of the meeting,»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha During Web Summit 2026, Peter Mrkic, managing director of TOD MENA, spoke exclusively to Qatar Tribune, sharing insights into his professional journey, the rapid evolution of the streaming industry, and how TOD is reshaping sports and entertainment consumption across the Middle»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The Turkish Embassy in Doha recently hosted a grand reception at Hotel Rixos Gulf in honour of the visiting Turkish delegation participating in Web Summit Qatar 2026. The gala networking evening welcomed approximately 500 guests, bringing together Turkish delegates with Qatari exper»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump stands during the announcement of a drug pricing deal at a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House on October 10. The White House plans to announce the launch of the TrumpRx website Thursday evening. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Feb. 5 »»»

Off-roaders left vehicle tracks on Eureka Dune in Death Valley National Park. Photo courtesy National Park Service The National Park Service is asking for the public's help identifying the people responsible for illegal off-road driving in Death Valley National Park, an incident officials say cause»»»

The Washington Post on Wednesday announced it is firing nearly a third of its staff and revising its coverage to address business problems. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA Feb. 4 (UPI) -- More than 300 reporters and others are being let go from The Washington Post amid financial troubles, the Jeff Bezos»»»

CAIRO, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- The Egyptian and Turkish leaders affirmed on Wednesday their categorical rejection of any attempt to circumvent or obstruct the US peace plan for Gaza."We also agreed on the vital need to stop all unilateral practices in the occupied territories, including settlement expansio»»»

DUBAI -- His Highness the Prime of Kuwait: World Government Summit is a leading global platform for shaping solutions to global challenges. KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti national team are proclaimed champions of the first Arab Wheelchair Basketball Championship after a 72-68 victory over Egypt. GAZA -- Israeli»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- 1917 -- Kuwait's eighth ruler Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, also known Jaber II, passed away at the age of 57 after ruling the nation for two years. The late ruler waived property tax and foreign trade flourished under his reign. 1917 -- Sheikh Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah »»»

BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The European Union said on Thursday that it is committed to strengthening trade relations with Australia as a strategic partner that shares the same values with the EU.In a statement, the European Commission said that the EU's chief trade negotiator Maros Sefcovic and Euro»»»

1 of 2 | Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday around 9:45 p.m. and was reported missing after failing to show up for church Sunday. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The FBI on Thursday announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the return of Tucson, Ariz., »»»

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny says he's trying to stay calm ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, Half Time Show - but it isn't working out. "Last night, I couldn't sleep," he said during a press conference for the show, admitting that he'd often woken up "thinking about the Super Bowl at 4am". The singer,»»»

Palestinians returning to Gaza via the Rafah border crossing have said they face major challenges and intimidation from occupying Israeli forces. Seized by Israeli troops in May 2024, the Rafah entry point – the war-ravaged enclave’s key gateway – had been largely shut for almost two years. RT spok»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that the commencement of the second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States in Abu Dhabi sends positive messages, reflecting the parties’ seriousness in adv»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari athletics team will begin their participation on Friday, in the 12th Asian Indoor Championships, being held in Tianjin, China, from February 6 to 8. The championships will feature 400 athletes representing the continent. The team will begin their participation in the champio»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma, officially inaugurated the second edition of the Kuwait International Show Jumping Championship on Thursday.The prestigious tournament serves as a qualifier for the World Cup and features a field of over 25»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the loss of Venezuelan oil supplies has placed the country in a “complex” energy situation that affects electricity generation, as well as basic economic activities across the island. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Cuban President Miguel»»»

Office of Personnel and Management Director Russell Vought speaks to reporters in front of the Oval Office at the White House in July 2025. On Thursday, the OPM announced a new rule that would make federal workers easier to fire. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The Tr»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo, to explore ways to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in economic and development-related sectors, in a manner that serves the interests of bot»»»

Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A pilot and an Arizona state trooper died when their police helicopter crashed while responding to a police-involved shooting in Flagstaff. The Arizona Department of Public Safety did not identify the deceased but said they died when the Bell 407 Ranger helicopter in which they were»»»

Egypt has stepped up regional and international efforts to break the deadlock in negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Cairo welcomed a preliminary agreement to hold a joint meeting between the two sides. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday it was of paramount im»»»

Rio de Janeiro: A Brazilian man with a penchant for sporting records on Thursday broke a new one after tackling the `most boring physical challenge he could dream up: running on a treadmill for 24 hours. Pepe Fiamonini ran 188 kilometres (116 miles), more than four marathons, on a treadmill at an o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port on Thursday launched its six-day sport and wellness festival, “MOVE,” organised in collaboration with NO LIMITS, to mark the 2026 National Sports Day. On the sidelines of the “MOVE” sports festival, which features daily panel discussions with athletes and industry leaders»»»

Canadian pop star Tate McRae is facing backlash after appearing in a promotional video for Team USA ahead of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. "I'm a bit lost," McRae tells a computer-animated white owl in the video, asking for directions to Milan to meet Team USA at the opening ceremony. Fe»»»

Israeli military statements issued on Wednesday said its forces had targeted senior militants in the armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, accusing them of involvement in the abduction and detention of Israeli captives, both alive and dead, following the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel has continued»»»

Bulgaria and the OECD are working to complete Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 2026, as OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann presented the OECD Economic Survey of Bulgaria 2025 in Sofia and Bulgarian officials outlined the remaining steps and p»»»

During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they were right. The federally funded study published Thursday by the medical journal JAMA Oncology is being called the first to assess the effe»»»

Iran and the US are set to hold a new round of nuclear talks in Oman later this week, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. Tensions between the two nations escalated amid Washington’s military buildup in the Middle East and sharp diplomatic disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear pro»»»

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, an alleged front man for former President Nicolás Maduro, was reported captured in Venezuela. File Photo by Rayner Pena/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Colombian media outlets reported that businessman Alex Saab, identified as an alleged front man for former President Nicolás M»»»

1 of 7 | Veiled Iranian women walk past an anti-American mural showing a negotiation table on a street in Tehran, Iran, Thursday. Iran and the United States are scheduled to have talks in Oman on Friday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran will hold talks Fri»»»

The US and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communica»»»

With New START treaty expired, the US and Russia face a post–Cold War era with no legally binding limits on strategic nuclear forces for the first time, National Defense magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik. Korotchenko warns of the risks: The US could covertly and quickly reinst»»»

The crown of French Empress Eugenie was left crushed after being dropped by fleeing thieves during the raid at the Louvre last October - but is "nearly intact" and can be fully restored, the museum has said. Raiders stole an estimated 88 million euros (£76m, $104m) in jewels, but left the diamond-s»»»

Tunis, Feb. 5 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid, on Thursday, handed over, the presidency of the Economic and Social Council to Algeria, during the 117th ordinary session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council at...»»»