BBC 1m

Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits

Disney has said its amusement parks in the US will take a hit in the months ahead due to flagging numbers of international visitors. The company said it would offset this by marketing to US customers and still expected the parks business - a key profit driver - to deliver modest growth. The number »»»

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Kuna 7m

Namaa Charity distributes 120 food baskets to families in Tanzania

KHARTOUM, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, distributed 120 food baskets to the vulnerable families in the Kizimkazi area in Tanzania.The distribution was carried out during a field visit aimed at assessing humanitarian conditions and identifying the actual n»»»

The Peninsula 21m

Visit Qatar participates in Web Summit Qatar 2026 as travel, hospitality partner

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar is participating in Web Summit Qatar 2026 as the Travel and Hospitality Partner, as the global technology conference opens today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in Doha, Qatar. Web Summit Qatar is one of the region's leading technology and innovation con»»»

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Sana 24m

Syrian-Jordanian economic forum targets trade, investment growth

AMMAN, Jan.2 (SANA) The Syrian-Jordanian economic forum was held in the Jordanian capital on Monday sought to expand direct cooperation between public and private sector stakeholders in both countries, as officials and business representatives pushed to translate political engagement into concrete »»»

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Kuna 31m

UAE Pres. receives IMF chair

ABU DHABI, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with visiting Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation.They exchanged views on a number »»»

Kuna 31m

Qadsia secures 7th Super Cup trophy

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Qadsia SC won the Kuwait's Football Super Cup title on Sunday, for the seventh time in its history after defeating Kuwait SC in the final match on penalty kicks 4-3, following a 1-1 draw at the end of regular time.Qadsia opened the scoring through Abdoulaye Mbengue to take a»»»

Kuna 31m

Briefing of KUNA main news for Sunday until 00:00 GMT

3272854 KUWAIT -- Kuwait marks the beginning of its National Day celebrations with a flag-raising ceremony. 3272898 KUWAIT - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signs a decree, reshuffling the cabinet. 3272947 KUWAIT -- Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives in Kuwait on of»»»

Kuna 31m

Kuwait, UAE to enhance media cooperation

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information (Kuwait TV) and Dubai Media Incorporated (Dubai TV) inked a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to strengthen media cooperation and enhance joint production.The document was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Dr. Nasser»»»

Kuna 31m

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- 1934 -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) was established in Ahmadi City, which also housed employees of the company. Ahmadi was named after Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. KOC has been responsible for exploration, survery of on and offshore areas, drilling of wells as well as produc»»»

The Peninsula 33m

Qatar expresses solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, offers condolences for the victims of a mine collapse

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a mine collapse incident in the town of Rubaya, which resulted in fatalities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims, »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

QM Chairperson highlights commitment to continued investment in culture

Doha: Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani affirmed investment in technology infrastructure goes hand in hand with investment in culture, whether in museums, innovation centers, and other platforms that could create an environment for innov»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 38m

Hungarian names emerge in Epstein files: models, recruiters and Eastern Europe

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The Peninsula 40m

Qatar affirms opening Rafah border crossing to Palestinians movement step in right direction

Doha: The State of Qatar affirmed that opening the Rafah land border crossing in southern Gaza to Palestinian movement is a step in the right direction towards addressing the tragic situation of civilians, particularly in the humanitarian and health sectors. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry o»»»

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TAP 46m

Ministry of Trade sets obligations for real estate agents in combating money laundering

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) - The Ministry of Trade and Export Development has established obligations for real estate agents in the fight against money laundering, among a set of procedures and standards that must be followed and implemented.In this...»»»

The Peninsula 57m

Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Havana: Cuba's tourism sector suffered a sharp decline in 2025, with shortages of basic goods repelling visitors even before the United States began strangling the island's fuel supply. Around 1.8 million people visited the Caribbean island last year, down 17.8 percent from the previous year, the n»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo sign in Doha the terms of reference stemming from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

Doha: The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) have signed the terms of reference stemming from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. This occurred at the conclusion of the meeting of the Ceasefire Oversight»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met on Monday with Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates, HE Suhail bin Mohamed Al Mazrouei. Discussions during the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the 21st International »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island Is Public State Property Managed by Culture Ministry

Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island is public state property and has been managed by the Ministry of Culture since 2012, the Ministry reported on Monday in response to inquiries about the status and development of the island. The statement also says that Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island is one of the most»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Commerce Minister underscores MOCI's commitment to digital transformation

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani affirmed the ministry's commitment to supporting and developing the digital transformation ecosystem in the industrial and commercial sectors, and to encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge technologi»»»

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UPI 1h

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil, Staten Island Chuck predict 6 more weeks of winter - UPI.com

Punxsutawney Phil, seen here in 2012, predicted another six weeks of winter when he saw his shadow Monday morning. File Photo by George M Powers/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Famed Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter. Phi»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Forensic details revealed in killing of 27-year-old; mother urges privacy

Forensic examinations have revealed critical details in the death of a 27-year-old man found Sunday in a stream in Nea Peramos, west of Athens. The victim was kidnapped on January 26 while walking in Elefsina and held captive for five to six days, according to investigators, who said food found in »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Endowments highlights investment in human capital as best path towards sustainability

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem affirmed that institutional excellence is the outcome of sincere work, dedication in performance, and professionalism in assuming responsibility, stressing that investing in human capital is the optimal pat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir visits 'Art Basel Qatar' exhibition

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the "Art Basel Qatar" exhibition on Monday evening at M7, Qatar's epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and technology, and the Doha Design District in Msheireb. During his tour of the exhibition, His Highne»»»

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BBC 1h

Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

Voters in Texas have sent another warning to Republicans that they may be facing fierce political headwinds in a critical election year. A special election for a state Senate seat on Saturday saw the Democratic candidate, union leader Taylor Rehmet, win by a 14-point margin. But that doesn't tell t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed meets with IMF Managing Director, discusses global economic developments, avenues of cooperation

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during the preliminary day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. Under the the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir visits 'Art Basel Qatar' exhibition

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the 'Art Basel Qatar' exhibition on Monday evening at M7, Qatar's epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and technology, and the Doha Design District in Msheireb. During his tour of t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President Iotova to Start Talks with Parties in Parliament on Caretaker Prime Minister

President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary floor groups on appointing a caretaker prime minister, the President’s administration said here on Monday. Iotova will meet representatives of GERB-UDF and Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) on Tuesday. Prime Minister »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President, Vice President welcome guests participating in World Governments Summit 2026

Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed guests of the UAE participating in the World Governments Summit 2026, which begins tomorrow in Dubai and runs for thr»»»

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UPI 2h

Bondi announces 2 more arrests from Minnesota church protest - UPI.com

1 of 4 | U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of two more people on Monday in relation to an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota last month. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of two more people on M»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Military Exercises to Light Up Skies above Kazanlak after Sunset

Luminous objects that may appear above the Tyulbeto Training Centre in Kazanlak on Tuesday are part of specific military exercises, the 61st Stryamska Mechanized Infantry Brigade press service reported. The exercises will take place after sunset. The press release notes that this particular exercis»»»

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RT 2h

Von der Leyen’s rule ‘not good’ for EU – ex-commissioner

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen runs a system that silences those working under her, a former commissioner who served during her first term has claimed. Nicolas Schmit, who represented Luxembourg as the commissioner for jobs and social rights from 2019 to 2024, has joined several»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Who is the penguin appearing in many social media campaigns in Qatar?

Doha, Qatar: In January 2026, a short video of a lone penguin calmly walking away from its colony toward the icy mountains of Antarctica returned to social media and quickly became one of the year’s biggest viral moments. Online users called it the “Nihilist Penguin,” turning the bird into a symbol»»»

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RT 2h

At least 177 killed in Pakistan crackdown on insurgents – media

At least 177 insurgents have been killed in a security crackdown in Pakistan following coordinated attacks that left more than 50 people dead, the country’s Interior Ministry has said. The operation was announced on Sunday after attacks by insurgent group the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at mu»»»

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RT 2h

France wants EU to talk to Russia

The European Union needs a direct channel of communication with Russia, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said. The bloc has refused to communicate with Moscow for four years, folllowing the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. The remarks echo growing concern among EU members that their »»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Istanbul Summit: Araghchi and Witkoff Seek Nuclear Thaw After Year of War

In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are scheduled to sit across from one another, marking the fir»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

NBE arranges EGP 1.42bn syndicated facility for Al Qamzi’s SEAZEN project

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has arranged a syndicated financing facility worth EGP 1.42bn for Al Qamzi Developments to finance part of the investment costs for the first and second phases of the SEAZEN project on Egypt’s North Coast. Under the arrangement, NBE is acting as facility agent, lead»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Washington’s Territorial Ambitions Fracture NATO’s Transatlantic Defensive Shield

When 1,500 American paratroopers quietly packed their gear and departed from a strategic base near the Ukrainian border last October, the silence from Washington was louder than the transport planes. In Romania, a frontline ally, the withdrawal felt less like a routine rotation and more like a crac»»»

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UPI 2h

Royal Caribbean projects on Mexico's Caribbean coast draw fire - UPI.com

Royal Caribbean wants to construct two clubs in Mexico, which will could emulate this one that opened in December on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A network of environmental organizations warned about environmental and social risks two megatourism»»»

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Sana 2h

Erdogan: Syria’s territorial integrity a strategic necessity for regional security

Ankara, Jan.2 (SANA)Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, affirmed that Syria’s stability and territorial integrity are a strategic necessity for the security of Turkey and the entire region, saying that historical, geographical and cultural ties between the two countries make the relationship b»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Train seats in Tempe crash failed EU fire standards, investigation finds

The seats of the passenger train involved in the Tempe railway disaster in central Greece nearly three years ago failed to meet European fire-durability standards, according to a study conducted by EODASAAM, the Hellenic Authority for Rail Accident Investigation. The head-on collision between a pas»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Mateta move to Milan scuppered by medical concerns: source

Milan, Italy: Jean-Philippe Mateta's potential deadline-day move to AC Milan from Crystal Palace has fallen through for medical reasons, a source told AFP on Monday, confirming Italian media reports. The France striker was left out of Palace's squad for their Premier League draw with Nottingham For»»»

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Kuna 3h

UK sanctions individuals, organization over violations in Iran

LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The UK announced on Monday that it had sanctioned 10 individuals and one organization over human rights violations in Iran.The sanctions are aimed at holding the Iranian authorities accountable over a "number of serious human rights violations." In a statement, Foreign Secre»»»

UPI 3h

Trump to launch $12 billion rare earth mineral stockpile ‘Project Vault’ - UPI.com

President Donald Trump plans to launch a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals to curb U.S. dependence on China. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump plans to launch a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals to curb U.S. dependence on China.»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Foreign Military Presence in Ukraine is Unacceptable for Russia - MFA

Russia ​would ‌regard the deployment ‌of any ​foreign military forces or ​infrastructure in Ukraine as ​foreign intervention, and would treat them as legitimate targets, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said. While responding to questions following Sergey Lavrov’s press conference, the ministry also state»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

National Cyber Security Agency issues binding decision against sports company following data breach incident

Doha, Qatar: The National Data Privacy Office at the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced that it has issued Binding Decision No. (3) of 2025 against one of the companies operating in the sports sector in the State of Qatar. The decision came following a personal data breach incident ide»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump touts US–India trade deal and oil shift: What is known, what isn’t so far

Dubai: US President Donald Trump says the United States and India have agreed to a trade deal that will immediately lower US tariffs on Indian goods and reshape energy ties between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement followed a phone cal»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Report: Iran Fears US Strike May Reignite Protests, Imperil Rule

Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and former officials. In high-level meetings, officials told Supreme Lea»»»

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TAP 3h

ARGOMM Group explores possibility of creating unit to manufacture rubber items for car industry in Tunisia

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP)- A delegation from ARGOMM Group - an international group of industrial companies headquartered in Italy- is paying prospection visit to Tunisia on February 2-6. The possibility of creating a unit specialised in the manufacture...»»»

TAP 3h

Call for applications “SEACURE” to reduce soil and water pollution

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) - The Tunis International Centre for Environmental Technologies (CITET) has announced the launch of a “SEACURE” call for applications, which will provide financial support and technical assistance to seven regions in order to...»»»

TAP 3h

Tunisia–GIZ: 2026–2028 cooperation programme at heart of meeting

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) – The cooperation programme between Tunisia and the German International Cooperation Agency for Sustainable Development (GIZ) for the 2026–2028 period was the focus of a meeting of the steering committee of the African...»»»