Gold rebounded on Friday and was set for a weekly gain, helped by bargain hunting, a slightly weaker dollar and lingering concerns over US-Iran talks in Oman, while silver recovered from a 1-1/2-month low. Spot gold rose 3.1% to $4,916.98 per ounce by 09:31 a.m. ET (1431 GMT), recouping losses post»»»

The United States on Friday announced new sanctions to curb Iran's oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels, moments after the adversaries wrapped up a day of indirect talks in Oman. President Donald Trump is "committed to driving down the Iranian regime's illicit oil and petrochemical exports u»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties and Dubai Holding have expanded their joint venture, announcing plans to develop nearly 14,000 new homes in Dubai valued at more than Dh38 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The projects will be built on two land plots and »»»

Finland and Ukraine have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen electoral processes and democratic resilience through a new memorandum of understanding, published by the Finnish Ministry of Justice on February 6. »»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

The share of Russian consumers ordering ready-to-eat meals through delivery services reached 46% in 2025, Kommersant reported on February 6. This figure represents a sharp increase from the 30% recorded in 2024, as the mar»»»

Tunis, Feb 6 (TAP) - Prospects for the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) as an innovative tool to boost marine biodiversity monitoring in Tunisia were at the heart of a national training session organised on February 5, by the Ministry of Environment...»»»

Dubai: What was meant to be the beginning of a joyful new life ended in heartbreak last Sunday, when a devastating car accident in the southern Egyptian governorate of Minya claimed the lives of a newlywed couple and two others. The incident occurred in the Beni Mazar district, north of Minya, when»»»

Warning this article contains language some readers may find offensive Millions of files relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been disclosed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) since a law mandated their release last year. On 30 January, another tranche - which included three million doc»»»

Iran on Friday said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of indirect talks in Oman but warning against threats after Washington raised the spectre of new military action. With an American naval group led by an aircraft carrier in»»»

Damascus, Feb. 6 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, issued a decision on Friday establishing the Syrian side of the Syrian-Saudi Business Council, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. The Council will be chaired by Haytham Su»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, being held in Muscat, expressing its hope that they will lead to a comprehensive agreement that serves the interests of both parties and enhances security and stability in the r»»»

European Union regulators say TikTok may be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to the risk it poses for addictive and compulsive behavior. File Photo/EPA Feb. 6 (UPI) -- European Union regulators said Friday that TikTok may be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to the risk it po»»»

All Bulgarian schools will have STEM centres built by the summer, Outgoing Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev told journalists on Friday. Valchev opened new STEM classrooms at Primary School Hristo Smirnenski. Valchev said that analyses showed children were more motivated to learn m»»»

Hezbollah condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack carried out by Takfiri extremists at the Khadija Al-Kubra Mosque in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, which claimed the lives of dozens of martyrs and left many wounded. Takfiri Ideology: A Continuing Threat The group’s statement empha»»»

President Iliana Iotova said the Bulgarian revolutionary Vasil Levski (1837-1873) is "our paragon of the strength of inner freedom" as she paid tribute to his bas-relief in Monza. The city is home to the second-largest Bulgarian community in Italy, the Bulgarian President's press secretariat said. »»»

The European enlargement chief and the Turkish foreign minister said on Friday they had agreed to continue work toward modernizing the EU-Türkiye customs union and to improve its implementation, Reuters reported. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fid»»»

Tunis, Feb 6 (TAP) - The Bureau of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) called during its Thursday's meeting for strict adherence to the constitutional guarantees afforded to every deputy in any criminal or judicial procedure.This call...»»»

President Joseph Aoun announced Friday that “the arms monopolization decision is taken and is being gradually implemented, while taking into consideration protecting civil peace and preserving stability and security in the country.” “Political contacts are part of the adopted plan, in parallel with»»»

The Al-Qard Al-Hasan Foundation has announced the resumption of payments for new housing allowances, following a decision issued by the Central Compensation Committee. Disbursements will begin on Monday, 9 February 2026. According to an administrative circular released by the foundation, the issuan»»»

Lebanon's Hezbollah accepted the resignation on Friday of senior security official Wafiq Safa, the first time an official of his rank has stepped down, sources familiar with the group's thinking told Reuters. Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Leb»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on Friday the talks with the United States held in Oman a "good start." "This was a good start for negotiations," Araghchi said following the talks on Iran's nuclear program. Iran and the US agreed to continue negotiations, but will »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a mosque in Pakistan’s capital that killed dozens of worshippers: statement 06-02-2026 »»»

A large-scale police operation was carried out Friday across multiple regions of the country to dismantle an organized network involved in trafficking tobacco products, authorities said. Operations in the greater Athens area, Viotia, Magnesia, and Katerini led to the arrest of 25 individuals. Polic»»»

A Moroccan national accused of acting as the smuggler in the deadly migrant boat incident off Chios earlier this week has categorically denied the charges, his lawyers have said. Appearing before the Chios Criminal Court, the suspect requested a 24-hour postponement in order to prepare his testimon»»»

Lebanon inked an agreement with Syria on Friday to hand some 300 convicts over to Damascus, a move seen as key to helping turn a new page in ties between the countries. Overcrowded Lebanese prisons hold more than 2,200 Syrians held on various charges. Many of them are still awaiting trial, while hu»»»

This weekend, cloud cover across Bulgaria will vary but will generally be more extensive. Precipitation is expected, with Saturday seeing only light rainfall in isolated areas, while Sunday will bring heavier showers, particularly in Southern Bulgaria. Winds on Saturday will be mostly weak, coming »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade near an excavation site operating close to Imam Ali Mosque, south of th»»»

Milan: H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended the welcome dinner hosted yesterday by Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee, in the Italian city of Milan, on the sidelines of the»»»

Milan, Italy: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met today with the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) HE Kirsty Coventry, ahead of the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in the city of Milan, in the friendly Italian Republic. At the beginning of »»»

MILAN: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee, ahead of the opening of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness congr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM Spokesperson Baqaei: After exchanging views and outlining their respective demands, the two sides agreed to consult with their c»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine war, including a ban on providing services for tankers carrying Russian crude oil. The package, meant to be approved for the fourth anniversary of Moscow's invasion, on February 24, also targets Rus»»»

Milan, Italy: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met today with the Prime Minister of the friendly Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni, at the government palace in the city of Milan, on the occasion of His Highness's visit to attend the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Ga»»»

MILAN: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with Prime Minister of the friendly Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni, at the government palace in the city of Milan, on the occasion of His Highness's visit to attend the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 »»»

Tunis, Feb 6 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Beijing took part in a commercial-cultural event titled: "Shopping in China, Joy in Hubei", organised to encourage retail activity in Hubei province on the occasion of the Chinese New Year celebrations.The...»»»

President Joseph Aoun met Friday with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa to discuss the recent developments and the results of Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal’s visit to Washington. “They further discussed preparations for the conference to support the Lebanese Army and Internal Security»»»

The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx, a website aimed at helping Americans access discounted prescription drugs directly from manufacturers. The initiative, part of broader efforts to tackle rising health care costs, includes weight-loss and fertility medications. The Trump adminis»»»

The US continues to hold its breath for news of the missing mother of NBC News "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, who is believed to have been kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona during the evening between Saturday and Sunday.   The family of the kidnapped mother of a top US TV»»»

A suicide bombing struck a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan’s capital, killing and wounding nearly 200 people in what authorities described as a terrorist attack targeting worshippers. The explosion occurred as prayers were underway, causing heavy casualties among those attending the servic»»»

Tunis, Feb 6 (TAP) - The Tunisian Embassy in Beijing took part in a commercial-cultural event titled: "Shopping in China, Joy in Hubei", organised to encourage retail activity in Hubei province on the occasion of the Chinese New Year...»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Islamabad, killing and injuring dozens of people, and reaffirmed its rejection of all forms of violence and extremism. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE denounced the a»»»

After two years of war, the October ceasefire brought a precarious calm to Gaza – despite the fact that Israeli strikes have not completely stopped. While some shops have reopened, most of the enclave's two million inhabitants are still living in makeshift shelters and have little to no income. FRA»»»

Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, helmed a high-profile Canadian delegation to Nuuk for the opening the country's first Greenland consulate on Friday. File photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Canada was set to formally open its first diplomatic mission in Greenland, joining Fran»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump says U.S. elections should be nationalized, shifting away from the model of state control that has lasted nearly 250 years. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump says U.S. elections should be nationalized, shifting away from »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has urged President Vezhdi Yotova to swiftly appoint a caretaker government, warning that Bulgaria is once again facing an institutional vacuum. “President Radev has resigned, the government has resigned, and the parliament cannot function normally,” Borissov said in a vi»»»

Basic services at a camp in northeast Syria holding thousands of women and children linked to the Islamic State group are returning to normal after government forces captured the facility from Kurdish fighters, a United Nations official said on Thursday. Forces of Syria's central government capture»»»

Organizers of an international flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza announced plans for another mission with more than 100 boats in March. Campaigners, who organized a similar aid flotilla last year, described the upcoming mission as the biggest civilian-led mobilization against Isra»»»

In a Facebook post, GERB Chair Boyko Borissov urged President Iliana Iotova to conclude consultations and appoint a caretaker prime minister. “From what I can see, that prime minister will belong to Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria and [MRF–New Beginning Chair Delyan] Peevski, since they v»»»

London, Feb. 6 (SANA) – The United Kingdom on Friday reaffirmed its continued support for the Syrian people, marking the third anniversary of the devastating February 6, 2023 earthquake that struck Syria. The British mission to Syria said, in a post on X, that the UK “continues to stand alongside S»»»