Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has completed its final preparations for participation in the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, taking place from 1 to 4 February 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The Ministry will take part»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued an orange code alert for heavy snowfall and blizzards on Sunday across almost the entire country, NIMH announced on its website. The warning is for significant snowfall, with a snow cover of 10-20 cm, as well as blizzard conditions a»»»

By Sara Al-Mukhaizeem KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait is marking the beginning of its National Day celebrations with a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday.The annual ceremony reflects deep pride national and joy, as K»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid the mounting humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) continues to implement major health care interventions. As part of the “Improved Access to Medical, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services in Gaza and North Gaza Governorates” project, QRCS i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s endowment (waqf) sector is witnessing a qualitative transformation in its tools and management approaches, as part of the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ efforts to respond to growing community needs and achieve sustainable develo»»»

Mark Savaya, named by US President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer in that role, sources familiar with the move said. The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Baghdad over Washington's push to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics. Savaya, a Chr»»»

Doha, Qatar: iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official podcast partner for the 2026 Web Summit Qatar. The third edition of Web Summit Qatar is set to gather more than 30,»»»

The Bulgarian lev passed peacefully in the first minute of Sunday, just months short of its 146th birthday. After circulating alongside the euro for cash payments in January, the lev ceased to be legal tender exactly one month after the euro officially became Bulgaria's currency on January 1, 2026.»»»

JTA International Investment Holding has officially become a shareholder in Soshianest, a Canada-based artificial intelligence company specializing in advanced AI-driven solutions for business intelligence, automation, and data optimization. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding JT»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dar Al Sharq Group announced, through its specialised platform “Public Relations”, the signing of a cooperation and sponsorship agreement with Estithmar Holding. Under the agreement, the company will sponsor the fifth edition of the Doha Public Relations Forum in 2026, in addition to c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the Qatar Research Collection, a comprehensive national database designed to document and preserve research and knowledge production related to the State of Qatar for future generations. The launch coincides with the Manara platform for Qatari »»»

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker expressed optimism about the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. "I continue to be optimistic that there will be a peace deal in place, but it's going to take both sides to agree to it, and we have to see what both sides want to ask»»»

Doha, Qatar: Open and inclusive discussions on the safety and legitimacy of artificial intelligence are essential to preparing young people for a rapidly changing future, according to Managing Director of Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates, Amjad Atallah. Atallah said that one of the biggest challenge»»»

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) has announced a comprehensive shift in its strategy for supporting future careers and advancing Emiratisation in the private sector. The programme is moving beyond a focus on the number of Emiratis employed in private companies to prioritising the »»»

Russian oil and gas revenue fell by a fifth in 2025 to their lowest point in five years. But while Western sanctions have no doubt played a role, experts remain unconvinced that Moscow's growing budget problems will change its determination to continue its grinding advance across Ukraine. Across th»»»

Fishermen in France have been sending their used fishing nets to Ukraine to help bolster its defences as the country lives under constant threat of Russian drone attacks, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg reports. "These fishing nets were used to catch monkfish, a strong fish that hits the net hard," said»»»

Protesters on Saturday gathered at Milan's Piazza XXV Aprile, a square named for the date of Italy’s liberation from Nazi fascism in 1945, to protest the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics there. Demonstrators in the Italian city de»»»

Ukraine reported mass power outages across its power grid on Saturday due to a "technical malfunction" affecting international power lines. The power cuts come as Ukraine faces a particularly harsh winter and increased Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that have caused major disruption to he»»»

Along both shores of the Red Sea and the adjoining Gulf of Aden, several littoral states are in crisis. On the North African side, Sudan and Somalia both have huge problems, while on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen is faring no better. These crises are not separate. They amount to one much bigger cris»»»

The Red Sea has long been a strategic maritime artery sustaining global commerce, but today it is far more than that. It has evolved into an arena shaping the contours of an emerging regional order. Across this vital corridor, stability-seeking sovereigns vie with non-state forces that flourish ami»»»

Germany advised its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to potential danger, as Iran's main airport denied rumours that international flights had been disrupted, regional media reported on January 31, citing Berlin's flight information district dispatch service. »»»

Germany advised its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to potential danger, as Iran's main airport denied rumours that international flights had been disrupted, regional media reported on January 31, citing Berlin's flight information district dispatch service. »»»

The South African government declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman a persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. Israel retaliated by declaring Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine, a persona non grata as well. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

The South African government declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman a persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. Israel retaliated by declaring Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine, a persona non grata as well. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

The recent mutual recognition between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel marks a decisive moment in Somaliland’s long but oftentime frustrating pursuit of international legitimacy. After over three decades of de-facto independence, democratic governance and relative stabil»»»

Fourteen dams across Iran's most densely populated provinces remain below 10% capacity, with reservoirs supplying Tehran continuing to decline despite recent rainfall and heavy snow around the capital city, data from Iran's Water Resources Management Company as of January 30 showed. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

It is extremely difficult to claim that a country with a military budget as modest as Iran's can make Washington's hawks think twice or thrice. However, it would be the most prudent course of action given the current situation. »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of hypocrisy over its military buildup near Iran, posting on X on January 31 that the US was attempting to dictate how Iran's armed forces conducted exercises in their own waters. »»»

The South African government declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman a persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. Israel retaliated by declaring Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine, a persona non grata as well. »»»

The recent mutual recognition between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel marks a decisive moment in Somaliland’s long but oftentime frustrating pursuit of international legitimacy. After over three decades of de-facto independence, democratic governance and relative stabil»»»

Israel's repeated ceasefire violations in the Gaza Strip undermine prospects for a political conflict resolution, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. Earlier in the day, the Gaza Health Ministry said that 26 people were killed and over 30 were injured in Israeli strikes that day. WorldIsraeli Strik»»»

Russia is being hit harder than most by the global big freeze that is causing its ageing regional power infrastructure to collapse. A wave of public service failures in recent weeks left tens of thousands without heating o»»»

A new open-source AI assistant called Moltbot has captivated developers worldwide while sparking serious security concerns and spurring a surreal social media experiment in which bots interact without human oversight. »»»

SHANGHAI — Visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday Britain has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.Starmer's trip is the first to China by a British prime minister in eight years, and follows in the footstep»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the US central bank, analysts said Friday, flagging his track record on Wall Street and with the Fed.Gold and silver prices already started sliding on reports that Donald Trump would nominate Wa»»»

AMMAN — Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending on December, with a net profit after tax USD1130 million compared with USD1007 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 12 per cent.The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing»»»

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced plans for a "general amnesty" law that could trigger the mass release of political prisoners. Rodriguez also proposed the closure of the notorious El Helicoide prison in Caracas, where rights groups say political priso»»»

The US Justice Department on Friday released more than 3 million pages of documents from its investigative files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The latest release includes thousands of references to US President Donald Trump, hundreds to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as B»»»

Iran said it is ready for dialogue with the US but that there are no concrete plans for talks. This comes amid a major US military deployment to the region. But President Donald Trump's goal remains "unclear", says General Richard Shirreff, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on FRA»»»

New Israeli air strikes slammed targets across Gaza on Saturday, including a Gaza City residential building and a tent camp Khan Younis, killing at least 30 people, hospital officials said. The strikes come just a day before the announced reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt and mar»»»

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has dismissed the idea of a joint EU army as “unrealistic,” after the bloc’s defense commissioner floated the idea earlier this month, citing the perceived threat from Russia and shifting US national security priorities. The EU has repeatedly cited the ‘Rus»»»

President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was negotiating with the US as Qatar's premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, who also serves as foreign minister, held talks with Iran's top security official Ali Larijani in Tehran to try to "de-escalate tensions in the region" said the king»»»

Manila: Under Philippine law, senior citizens are automatically entitled to health insurance coverage through PhilHealth. Does it really cover everyone? And how does it work? What's zero-balance billing? Read on... As a rule, the legal mandate in the Asian country ensures that older adults are prot»»»

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the pride of Tamil soil as she prepares to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a feat unmatched by any woman Finance Minister in India’s parliamentary history. In a statement, Prasad said»»»

People gather at an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement rally in New York on Saturday. Phyoto by Kena Betancur/EPA Jan. 31 (UPI) -- More than 300 protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement were held in cities across the country on Saturday. The protests are in response to the deaths »»»