Al-Alimi Names New Yemeni Govt
Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi announced on Friday the formation of a new government. The lineup was presented by Prime Minister Shaie Mohsen Al-Zindani and approved by al-Alimi. Al-Zinadani retained his position of PM, as did Muammar Al-Iryani as Minister o»»»
Ajman Court fines influencer Dh30000 for Snapchat defamation
The Ajman federal appeal court has convicted a 48-year-old Gulf national social media influencer of cyber defamation after finding that she used the social media platform Snapchat to publish defamatory content intended to harm the reputation and marital stability of her former friend. In a verdict »»»
Draw completed for 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open Women's Tennis Tournament
Doha, Qatar: The draw for the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the first WTA 1000 women’s tennis event of the season, was conducted today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. The tournament will feature a strong field of world-class players competing on outdoor hard courts »»»
Trump Signs Order Preparing for Tariffs on Iran’s Trade Partners
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still doing business with Iran. It»»»
Trump Says US Talks with Iran ‘Very Good,’ More Negotiations Expected
US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. Wi»»»
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Praises Saudi Arabia’s Continued Support
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council renewed its appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its continued support of the Yemeni people, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. The council praised the Kingdom’s leadership under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al »»»
US oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?
BusinessCubaUS oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?Andreas KnoblochAs the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW. https://p.dw.com/p/58»»»
Amir attends opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Milan: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, the Italian Republic. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies and Highnesses heads of sta»»»
UAE: Airport retail growth driven by who flies, not how many, finds ACI
For decades, airport economics rested on a simple assumption: more passengers meant more money. A new study by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East released in Dubai shows that equation no longer holds true. Instead, airport retail growth is now shaped by who is travellin»»»
US Congress to View Unredacted Epstein Files Starting Monday - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Members of Congress will be able to start reviewing the unredacted version of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) files regarding Jeffrey Epstein beginning Monday morning, NBC News reported, citing two sources. The review will be held in person at the DOJ, according to a let»»»
US-India Announce Interim Trade Framework — White House
The White House said the US and India agreed on a framework for an interim trade arrangement, with further talks planned toward a broader bilateral trade deal. Under the framework, India would eliminate or reduce tariffs on a range of US industrial and agricultural products. The US would apply an 1»»»
US lifts 25% tariff on Indian goods linked to Russia oil purchases
US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil - a step to implement a trade deal announced this week. "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil," according to»»»
Secondary probe launched into Violanta factory owner after deadly blast
Authorities have launched a secondary investigation into the owner of the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala following discoveries made during a fire department probe into a lethal explosion on January 26 that killed five workers. During searches of the owner’s office and residence, investigators »»»
Trump Authorizes up to 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran — Executive Order
The White House published an executive order authorizing additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from foreign countries that directly or indirectly trade with Iran. The order says “an additional ad valorem rate of duty — for example, 25 percent” may be imposed on goods imported into the United S»»»
84,000 boxes of cooking oil seized as part of anti-monopoly and price-fixing campaign
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (5 February) that a warehouse in the Injila area, south of Tripoli, was raided and approximately 84,000 boxes of illegally stored cooking were seized. The action was executed by the Committee, appointed by Tripoli based Libyan Prime Ministe»»»
Opening ceremony of XXV Winter Olympic Games held in Italy - | 24.KG
The XXV Winter Olympic Games officially opened in Italy on February 6. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony was held simultaneously in four cities—Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno—allowing athletes to attend ceremonies in the cities where they will compete. The»»»
Cabinet tightens quarantine phytosanitary control rules in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 66 dated February 16, 2024, which concerns additional measures to ensure quarantine phytosanitary security. The changes are aimed at strengthening control mechanisms and preventing the import of dangerous plant pests and diseases. Un»»»
Pakistan mosque attack: Witnesses recount blast during Friday prayers in Islamabad
A worshipper at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad described an “extremely powerful” explosion just after Friday prayers began, killing dozens. Muhammad Kazim, 52, told AFP he was seated seven or eight rows from the Imam when the blast hit. “During the first bow of the Nama»»»
Trump hails US talks with Iran in Oman 'very good,' more negotiations expected
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in »»»
International experts back road safety reforms in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An international team of road safety and transport reform experts has officially expressed support for the efforts of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The experts responded to the head of state’s public statement about a personal tragedy—the loss of three family members in a traffic accident. The speci»»»
Uchkun OJSC's profit exceeded 4 billion soms in 2025 - | 24.KG
Last year, Uchkun OJSC’s profit exceeded 4 billion soms. The Presidential Affairs Department of Kyrgyzstan reported. As part of the implementation of clearly set objectives, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has carried out large-scale, systematic work aimed at organizing the productio»»»
Ministry of Economy warns animal feed importers who had obtained LC to justify pricing structure and prove market availability of their imports
The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade issued a final warning last Thursday (5 February) to all animal feed suppliers holding letters of credit, requiring them to submit all relevant documents to the Ministry of Economy and Trade. These documents pertain to shipments, distribution m»»»
Trump refuses to apologise for deleted Obamas video: 'I didn’t make a mistake'
President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after posting a video on Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The clip, promoting false claims about the 2020 election, remained online for nearly 12 hours before being»»»
Clinic director convicted for bribery
An Athens court has convicted the director of the Ippokrateio Hospital cardiac clinic of accepting a €3,000 “fakelaki,” or bribe, rejecting his claim that the funds were intended for a celebratory dinner with colleagues. The three-member Misdemeanor Court of Athens found the surgeon guilty of bribe»»»
Epstein-Mandelson files rock Starmer's government
He’s had a whole bunch of nicknames. Back in the days of New Labour, he was known as the Prince of Darkness, owing to his shady machinations as Tony Blair's chief spin doctor. More recently, since his ennoblement, he has become the Dark Lord. To many of his detractors, he has always been known, wit»»»
About 82 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan related to non-communicable diseases - | 24.KG
About 82 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan are related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Bishkek Health Promotion Center reported. According to the center, these include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, bronchopulmonary diseases, and diabetes. According to the STEPS study, 76.2 percent of the »»»
Man douses his wife with gasoline and sets her on fire - | 24.KG
In Bakai-Ata district of Talas region, a 32-year-old man doused his wife with gasoline and set her on fire. The victim was only able to report the incident two months later. According to police, the woman filed a complaint on February 5. According to her, the incident occurred on October 15 of last»»»
Tobacco law to be tightened: Hookah smoking services to require license - | 24.KG
A draft law proposing amendments to legislation regulating public health protection and the licensing and permitting system has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document introduces new rules for the use of hookahs. The proposed amendments to the Law «On Protecting Citizens’ H»»»
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a framework to impose tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran. The order does not immediately levy duties but sets the process for enforcement. The White House said on X: “President Donald J. Trump signs »»»
Prosecutor seeks guilty verdicts in spyware case
A prosecutor urged a court to convict all four defendants in a case involving illegal telephone surveillance using spyware, saying evidence proved their links to the companies and software involved. Addressing the single-member Misdemeanor Court of Athens after dozens of hearings, the prosecutor sa»»»
Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse
The co-owner of a Colorado funeral home where nearly 200 decaying bodies were found has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse. Before Jon Hallford was sentenced, he apologised in court and listened to family members describe having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in hi»»»
New trade routes in a fractured world
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»»»
How US and Russian nuclear arsenals have evolved – Statista
Today marks 25 years of the New START treaty coming into effect, as well as its expiration date. Signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and one-term Russian President and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev, the treaty set limits on strategic nuclear weapons, capped the number of deployed strategic warheads, a»»»
New trade routes in a fractured world
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»»»
New trade routes in a fractured world
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»»»
Argentina's loyalty to Trump yields trade pact with Washington
Argentina and the United States inked a bilateral trade pact on February 5 that removes duties on hundreds of products, with Buenos Aires becoming the first country from a group of four in the region to bring such negotiations to completion as President Javier Milei advances his economic liberalisa»»»
Dubai schools ban e-scooters and motorised vehicles over safety concerns
Dubai: Dubai schools are cracking down on electric scooters, e-bikes and other motorised personal transport devices, citing mounting safety concerns and an alarming rise in accidents involving young riders and other road users. Several prominent schools have issued strict bans and guidelines, with »»»
Rain, fog and rough seas: What the UAE weather looks like this week
Dubai: The weather across the UAE is set to turn increasingly changeable over the coming days, as cloud cover builds, temperatures fluctuate and the risk of rain and mist rises, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Also Read: Winter chill to ease as Gulf’s 'Scorpions season' begins on F»»»
Qatar 10-year residency vs. UAE Golden Visa, GCC long-term visas: Costs, compared
Dubai: Qatar’s new 10-year residency programme arrives at a time when GCC has already seen several options for long-term, sponsor-free visas. For UAE residents, the most immediate comparison is with the UAE Golden Visa, which remains the region’s most comprehensive long-term residency framework. Si»»»
Why intelligent decisions fail — and what we can learn from them
Most decisions that later disappoint begin as reasonable choices. They are made with confidence, experience and often plenty of data — yet still go wrong. We live in an age of dashboards, analytics and predictive tools. Decision-making today is more informed than at any point in history. And yet ou»»»
Authorities are weighing authenticity of new Nancy Guthrie message - UPI.com
Investigators are examining the contents of a new message received Friday morning regarding the likely abduction of Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. File Photo by UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The FBI and local authorities are examining»»»
Ask Gulf News: When can a ship be attached to recover a debt under UAE maritime law
Question: I have a loan against one person who owes a ship. Do I have the right to attach the ship in order to guarantee my money? What are the procedures of such attachment? Answer: You can attach the ship only in case your debt is considered as maritime debt, according to Article 53 of the Federa»»»
Uber hit with $8.5 million verdict in rape case — and it could open the floodgates
A jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says she was raped by her Uber driver — a verdict that could seriously shape what happens next in thousands of similar lawsuits against the company. The case was brought by Jaylynn Dean, who sued Uber in 2023. Also Read: Uber shifts policy »»»
Inside Comac: How China’s jet maker is taking on Airbus and Boeing
Dubai: China’s Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) is the country’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer that aims to rival aviation giants Airbus and Boeing in the global airliner market. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Comac was founded in May 2008 in Shang»»»
US, India unveil interim trade deal framework
BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS, India unveil interim trade deal frameworkEmmy Sasipornkarn with Reuters, AFPThe deal eases months of tensions between Washington and New Delhi over India's purchases of Russian oil. An additional 25% levy imposed as punishment was also shelved. https://p.dw.com/p»»»
Manila, Washington sign deal to develop critical minerals, rare earths sector
Manila: The United States is accelerating efforts to assemble a preferential trading bloc for critical minerals, drawing in partners such as the Philippines as Washington seeks to reduce global dependence on China-dominated supply chains. Also Read: Top 10 critical minerals: The hidden power behind»»»
Hungary may keep budget deficit at 5% in 2027, PM hints in radio interview
Hungary could continue to run a budget deficit of around 5% of GDP, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on February 6, signalling a potential shift from earlier plans to reduce the shortfall to 4%. Speaking in his weekl»»»
He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
Two American football teams - the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots - will vie for the championship title on Sunday during Super Bowl LX. But mid-game there's a separate, equally high-profile battle brewing: a culture war. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who has been tapped as the show's »»»
Dow tops 50,000 as most blue-chip stocks post gains - UPI.com
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 50,000 points for the first time during Friday's trading. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time in its history as most blue-chip stocks gained during tradin»»»
Port dispute thrusts Panama Canal back into heart of US-China rivalry
A court decision stripping a Chinese-linked company of key port contracts in the Panama Canal has triggered a backlash from Beijing, thrusting the strategic waterway back into the spotlight – and highlighting China’s struggle to maintain influence in a region Washington regards »»»