The Peninsula 6m

Katara presents poetry evenings within Katara International Arabian Horse Festival

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) presented a rich cultural and artistic program as part of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026. Poetry evenings highlighted the symbolic and aesthetic significance of horses in the Arab consciousness, embodying their deep-rooted »»»

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BNE 8m

Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy

Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»

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UPI 11m

U.S. suggests June deadline for ending Russia-Ukraine War - UPI.com

Representatives for Ukraine and Russia might meet in the United States in February to negotiate an end to the war and continued aerial attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure after U.S. officials suggested a June deadline for peace. Photo by EPA/State Emergency Service Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Representatives f»»»

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Sana 14m

Aleppo International Airport deal seen as pivotal for aviation sector, Governor

Aleppo ,Feb. 7 (SANA) Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib affirmed that the signing of the investment contract for Aleppo International Airport on Saturday represents a pivotal step in the development of Syria’s aviation sector. In a post on the “X” platform, al-Gharib explained that the first phase of»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Kazakh Darb Al Saai Cultural Week concludes amid record turnout

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday wound up the Kazakhstan Cultural Week, organized in collaboration with its Kazakh counterpart, held from Feb. 4-7 at its Darb Al Saai permanent venue in Umm Salal. The event incredibly drew striking spectators and terrific interaction, serving as an »»»

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UPI 23m

Former NFL linebacker arrested, charged with first-degree murder - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee was arrested on Feb. 5, 2025, on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after police arrived at his home to find his girlfriend deceased. Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Feb. 7 (UPI) -- A former NFL first round draft p»»»

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BNE 23m

Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy

Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»

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RT 25m

Pentagon cuts ties with Harvard over ‘wokeness’

The Pentagon is cutting all professional education ties with Harvard, saying the university pushes ‘wokeness’, tolerates anti-Jewish harassment, and works with Chinese-linked research, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced. In a statement on Friday, Hegseth said the department is “formall»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Man Utd make hay after Spurs' Romero sees red

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United profited from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's red card to stretch their perfect start under Michael Carrick to four games with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-ga»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Witkoff, Kushner Visit US Aircraft Carrier Stationed in Arabian Sea Near Iran - Report

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea after talks with Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. On Frida»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Béla Tarr laid to rest: Hungary bids farewell to the legendary filmmaker – photo gallery

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Libya Herald 1h

REAoL completes demarcation of three large-scale PV sites to potentially generate 4.7 GW of solar energy

At a workshop in Tripoli on 29 January, the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) presented the final results of the large-scale PV site demarcation, marking an important step toward advancing renewable energy in Libya. The project is in partnership with Germany’s GIZ Libya, under the Sustain»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus fatality in 2026

Dhaka: Bangladesh has confirmed its first Nipah virus (NiV) death in 2026, with officials reporting that a woman succumbed to the brain-damaging illness after consuming raw date juice. The case was reported in the northern Naogaon district, Sharmin Sultana, senior scientific officer at the Institut»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Patrick Reed takes lead in Qatar Masters Golf Championship

DOHA: American golfer Patrick Reed moved into the overall lead after the third day of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which began on Thursday at Doha Golf Club and concludes tomorrow. Organized by the Qatar Golf Federation, the tournament features 144 elite players. Reed, w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar wins 14 medals at 5th West Asia Para Games in Muscat

MUSCAT: The Qatari Para Sports team secured 14 medals- 4 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze - during their participation in the 5th West Asia Para Games, currently underway in Muscat. The Games feature 612 athletes representing 11 countries from the West Asia region: Qatar, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Iraq,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Saturday the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum in Al Dhaid City at its new location next to Souq Sharia’t Al Dhaid. The museum represents a qualitative addition to Sharjah’s network of »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel’s Netanyahu Expected to Meet Trump in US on Wednesday and Discuss Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday. Iranian and US officials held indirect nuclear ‌talks in the ‌Omani capital ‌Muscat ⁠on Friday. ‌B»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Top Trump Iran Negotiator Says Visits US Aircraft Carrier in Middle East

US President Donald Trump's lead Iran negotiator Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier currently in the Arabian Sea, with Washington and Tehran due to hold further talks soon. "Today, Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, Jared »»»

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Sana 1h

Jordan’s King, Turkish President highlight support for Syria’s security

Istanbul, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of supporting Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity during talks in Istanbul on Saturday. The two leaders discussed enhancing trilateral cooperation»»»

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BBC 1h

Man critical after being hit by car

A man in his 40s is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in County Louth. The collision occurred shortly after 03:00 local time on the N2 near Funshog, Collon on Saturday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services attended the scene. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and remove»»»

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TAP 1h

Excessive reliance on domestic public debt deprives private sector financing (IACE)

Tunis, Feb 7 (TAP) - Excessive reliance on domestic public debt risks exerting pressure on investors and the banking system, thereby compromising financial stability and depriving the private sector of financing, the Arab Institute of Business...»»»

Sana 2h

Damascus and Beijing discuss boosting bilateral cooperation

Damascus, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Syria and China discussed ways to expand cooperation across various sectors during a meeting in Damascus on Saturday. Ashhad al-Salibi, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Afro-Asian and Oceania Affairs Department, met with Chinese Ambassador Shi Hongwei to explor»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce receives the Chargé d'affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce received the Chargé d’affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, Rodrigo C. Atienza, and his accompanying delegation last Thursday, 5 February. The visit comes as part of efforts aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The Benghazi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran hints at new round of US talks amid tensions

Tehran: Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place "soon", while insisting that enrichment was Tehran's "inalienable right" and that building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a "good sta»»»

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BBC 2h

France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

Financial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Lang, a major figure in French socialist governments between the 1980s and 2000s, is being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax fraud p»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

2026 Winter Olympics: Hungary’s 15 athletes to watch in Milano–Cortina

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Gulf News 2h

Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 Kazakhstan C and D claim top two spots in the opening Assault Challenge as elite teams battle it out in Dubai Dubai: Teams from Kazakhstan set an early pace at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, clinching the top two positions in the Assault Ch»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Syria, Saudi Arabia seal investment pacts in wide-ranging sectors

Damascus: Syria and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a series of investment deals in Damascus, in a move the two sides described as a shift in bilateral economic ties. These deals include several key areas. In civil aviation, both sides agreed to establish a joint Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at stren»»»

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TAP 2h

Cloudy skies expected on Saturday evening

Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) – The weather will be sometimes very cloudy in the north on Saturday evening with scattered rainfall, and partly cloudy elsewhere, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.The wind will blow west, relatively strong to...»»»

Jordan Times 2h

Jordan industrial delegation to visit Kuwait Monday

AMMAN — Delegation from Chamber of Industry comprising 25 Jordanian companies will visit Kuwait on Monday to discuss prospects for broader economic and trade ties between the two countries.The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Jagbir, will hold b»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

JCC, JICA delegation discuss economic cooperation, projects

AMMAN — First Deputy Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Jamal Rifai held talks on Saturday with a delegation from the Credit Risk Analysis Department of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The talks tackled the role of the Chamber in supporting private sector development and w»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Olympic Tourists in Cortina Can Explore the Dolomites with the New ‘Uber Snowmobile’ Service

The peaks of the Dolomites are seen from the Cortina Sliding Centre during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 5, 2026. (AFP) For one month starting on Saturday, Olympic spectators keen for a side trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site can use Uber to reserve»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Italy FM Rules Out Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Italy will not take part in US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Saturday, citing "insurmountable" constitutional issues. Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January and some 19 countries have signed its f»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Thousands Protest in Berlin in Solidarity with Iranian Uprisings

Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution. The rally follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political and»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Joint Airline and Telecoms Deals

Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals Saturday that include a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with sev»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Ukrainian Generals Caught Embezzling Millions Through Faulty Command & Control Software Contract

Corruption watchdog NABU has completed its probe into suspected fraud related to the creation of Ukraine’s DZVIN automated command & control battlefield management system. The investigation found that a former deputy chief of the general staff, an ex-chief of the Signal Corps, a former head of the »»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

99 Egyptian companies showcase agricultural exports at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin

Ninety-nine Egyptian companies specialising in agricultural produce participated in Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for fresh fruits and vegetables, held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026, with the Egyptian Commercial Representation playing a key role in organising Egypt’s pa»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Shell Lubricants Egypt debuts new portfolio at Automorrow 2026

Shell Lubricants Egypt has launched a revamped lubricants portfolio, including products engineered to meet the 2025 API SQ standard, the highest performance specification for passenger car engine oils to date. The launch, which took place at the Automorrow 2026 international automotive exhibition i»»»

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BBC 2h

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

Suspected attacks on northern Italy's railway network have led to severe travel disruption in the region, the authorities say, as thousands gathered for the start of the Winter Olympic Games. Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected »»»

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RT 3h

US slaps Iran with new sanctions shortly after nuclear talks

Any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program can only be reached through “calm” dialogue free of pressure and threats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after indirect talks with the US in Oman on Friday. Shortly afterward, Washington announced a new round of sanctions against Tehran. Araghchi welcom»»»

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RT 3h

Trump refuses to apologize for Obama monkey meme

US President Donald Trump has declined to apologize after a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes was posted on his Truth Social account. The now-deleted clip was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans as racist and deeply offensive. According to Axios, th»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Two Injured in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod - Governor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people suffered injuries in a Ukrainian missile attack on the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Ukrainian forces launched ten missiles in a massive attack on Belgorod on Saturday morning. According to updated information, two people were »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Jackpot numbers announced – did your ID win?

In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 260207 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 11, 4, 23, 22, 8 and 27, while the winning number from the Months se»»»

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BBC 3h

'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

The neighbourhood where Nancy Guthrie went missing has breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina mountains and strict limits on outdoor lighting to protect Tucson's standing as a stargazer's paradise. The streets of the Catalina Foothills are lined with Arizona's iconic, giant three-armed Saguaro ca»»»

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France24 3h

US arrest suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack

A suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the deadly attack on an American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 has been taken into US custody, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced. Jennie Shin reports.»»»

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BBC 3h

General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say

A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Fr»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Iraq Receives 2,250 Terrorists from Syria, Begins Judicial Classification

Iraq has taken custody of 2,250 terrorism suspects from Syria and has begun judicial procedures to classify and process them, the country’s Security Media Cell announced on Saturday. The head of the Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, said Iraq received the terrorists by land and air»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Over 2,200 ISIS Detainees Transferred to Iraq from Syria, Says Iraqi Official

Iraq has so far received 2,225 ISIS group detainees, whom the US military began transferring from Syria last month, an Iraqi official told AFP on Saturday. They are among up to 7,000 ISIS detainees whose transfer from Syria to Iraq the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced last month, in a move it»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanon PM Pledges Reconstruction on Visit to Ruined Border Towns

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited heavily damaged towns near the Israeli border on Saturday, pledging reconstruction. It was his first trip to the southern border area since the army said it finished disarming Hezbollah there, in January. Swathes of south Lebanon's border areas remain in »»»

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BBC 3h

Pentagon ends academic ties with Harvard over its 'woke ideology'

The US Department of Defense is severing its academic connections to Harvard University, with Secretary Pete Hegseth accusing the oldest US university of being a centre of "hate-America activism". In a video posted on X, Hegseth announced the Pentagon would end graduate-level military training, fel»»»

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