Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 6.53% at $78,719.63 at 12:48 p.m. ET (1748 GMT) on Saturday, continuing its decline from the previous session. On Friday, bitcoin fell to as low as $81,104, the lowest since November 21, while the US dollar gained after former»»»

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: In boardrooms worldwide, contracts are signed with optimism, yet value often slips away unnoticed. Studies show that enterprises lose 8% to 10% of contract value annually amounting to millions on major projects through weak contract management, lack of understanding of all clauses, mis»»»

Germany's national debt has increased by almost a fifth since the first quarter of 2021. Germany's national debt hit a record high in the third quarter of 2025, against the background of the European Union's sanctions policy against Russia, according to Sputnik's calculations based on data publishe»»»

Russia will not accept the deployment of the European Union or NATO forces on Ukrainian territory as part of security guarantees for Kiev, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik. "We have said that this is unacceptable, there will be no NATO membership and no foreign militar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Asia spot LNG rose for a third week on Friday to hold at a nine-week high, as colder temperatures lifted heating demand in the Northern Hemisphere and as US export loadings eased earlier last week. The average LNG price for February delivery into north-east Asia was $11.60 per million »»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. "We've already made that deal, the concept of the deal," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he traveled to his vacation home in Florida from Washington. Reuters reported on Fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd tightened the Qatar Stars League title race with a 3-1 victory over leaders Al Gharafa in a top-of-the-table clash at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday, closing the gap at the summit of the standings. The Round 14 encounter saw both sides share possession in a goalless first h»»»

By Amna Al-Shemmeri (report) KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, begins an official visit to Kuwait Sunday aimed at strengthening nearly 60 years of bilateral relations and opening broader horizons for joint cooperation between the two countries in various fi»»»

Dubai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, outlining targeted steps to sustain economic growth amid global uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Budget focuses on manufacturing, infrastructure, stra»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations on US control of Greenland had begun and had already resulted in agreement on many issues. "We have started a negotiation, and I think it's pretty well agreed to," Trump told reporters when asked whether he had discussed Greenland with European lea»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The United States is inviting China to participate in Venezuelan oil purchases, US President Donald Trump said. "China is welcome to come in, and we'll have a great deal on oil," Trump told reporters. AmericasUS Allows Drilling, Export, Purchase and Sale of Venezuelan Oil for US Entities - Treasury»»»

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»»»

Limiting Ukraine's military potential is especially important given the announced plans for its accelerated admission to the increasingly militarized European Union, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik. "I can say that given all the announced plans for Ukraine's accelerat»»»

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»»»

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis and other US cities on Friday in a show of anger over the immigration crackdown carried out by the Trump administration. The turnout came in response to a call for a day of action, dubbed a "national shutdown", following the killings of Ale»»»

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»»»

At automated machines assessing gold on the spot, Shanghai residents queue to sell old jewellery, lured by prices nearing $5,600 per ounce. Others continue to buy, betting the rally will last amid global uncertainty and a weaker US dollar.»»»