US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012, contradicting previous claims that he had cut ties with the sex offender years earlier, before he was convicted. "I did have lunch with him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation," Lutnick »»»

Kuwait: The State of Qatar participated in the 104th session of the Standing Committee for Arab Media in Kuwait on Tuesday, with the participation of representatives from media ministries and authorities in Arab countries. The session was held in preparation for the meeting of the Council of Arab I»»»

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce reported yesterday that it had held a meeting with a Turkish business delegation headed by the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KFA). The meeting focused on exploring prospects for cooperation and organizing exhibitions and economic events according to the highes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to face Ireland in an international friendly. The match will be held at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on May 28, Qatar Football Association said. This encounter is part of Al Annabi's preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26 finals, to be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) closed the fourth edition of its Private Sector Forum with a slate of deals that underscored its growing pull with investors, announcing the signing of more than 135 memorandums of understanding worth over 60 billion riyals (about $16 billion). The agreem»»»

The Iraqi government is moving to tighten the framework for exporting its goods to Saudi Arabia by compiling a list of Saudi companies interested in importing Iraqi products, a step aimed at streamlining trade procedures and boosting shipments to the kingdom. The list will be circulated to all rele»»»

A crackdown on illegal connections to the power grid on the western outskirts of Athens led to 12 arrests and the removal of more than half a kilometer of cables, police said Tuesday. A police statement said that the arrests were made during raids Monday and Tuesday on makeshift settlements in the »»»

In a Facebook post published on Tuesday night, There Is Such a People leader Slavi Trifonov compared Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) to a "frightened and panicked person" with the coalition's actions following the six violent deaths announced between February 2 and February 6. Tri»»»

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has increased its ownership in Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) from 56% to 80% after acquiring Dubai Holding’s entire stake for Dh5.184 billion. Also Read: Empower posts record 2025 revenue of Dh3.42b as profits top Dh1bDEWA acquir»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis.  »»»

Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis.  »»»

Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis.  »»»

Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis.  »»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic's founder and potential replacement to  current Leader Ali Khamenei, said the distinction between divine and non-divine politicians and rulers is not simply relying on God, but requires hard work combined with faith, Jamaran reported on Februar»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Turkey’s Erdogan administration vowed to build 650,000 homes within a year in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck southeastern and southern parts of the country on February 6, 2023, but only around one-third were completed by the end of 2025, according to the main Turkish oppo»»»

Turkey’s Erdogan administration vowed to build 650,000 homes within a year in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck southeastern and southern parts of the country on February 6, 2023, but only around one-third were completed by the end of 2025, according to the main Turkish oppo»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on February 10 in a shock move fired national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev, the tough-talking politician widely regarded as his “co-ruler”. Analysts have long speculated that Tashiyev has his eyes on claiming the presidency for himself. »»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

From steel mills in Romania to logistics hubs in Poland and construction materials factories in Moldova, some companies across Ukraine’s western neighbourhood are positioning themselves for what is expected to be the largest reconstruction effort in Europe since the Second World War.  »»»

From steel mills in Romania to logistics hubs in Poland and construction materials factories in Moldova, some companies across Ukraine’s western neighbourhood are positioning themselves for what is expected to be the largest reconstruction effort in Europe since the Second World War.  »»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s state-level public broadcaster, Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT), faces the risk of collapse after nearly a decade of financial obstruction and political inaction. The broadcaster must settle a BAM22mn (€11mn) debt to the European Broadcasting Union (»»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

From steel mills in Romania to logistics hubs in Poland and construction materials factories in Moldova, some companies across Ukraine’s western neighbourhood are positioning themselves for what is expected to be the largest reconstruction effort in Europe since the Second World War.  »»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

Ukraine has begun building an arms export industry after years of wartime restrictions, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, outlining plans to open up to 10 Ukrainian defence export centres across Europe by 2026 as Kyiv seeks to commercialise battlefield technologies and attract foreign investment,»»»

Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, does not plan to hold elections in the near future, said her brother, Jorge, president of the National Assembly, Photo by Jorge Rodríguez/EPA Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Venezuela will not hold elections in the short term, National Assembly President Jorge Rodrí»»»