The Cuban authorities would have to reach an agreement with Washington if they want to avoid a humanitarian crisis, US President Donald Trump has warned. Earlier this week, Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs on goods from any countries that sell oil to Cuba, further strengthening an »»»

Hezbollah slammed the "mechanism" committee and head of Lebanon's delegation Ambassador Simon Karam, deeming his recent statements a violation of the committee's duties and a precursor to Israel intervening in Lebanon beyond the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah accused Karam of violatin»»»

At least 12 miners were killed Sunday in a Russian drone strike on their bus in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine. Photo courtesy of State Emergency Service of Ukraine/X Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A Russian drone strike in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 min»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), in collaboration with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), presents Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan, an exhibition exploring over five thousand years of Afghanistan’s history, art, and culture. On view from February 2 to May 30, 202»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has participated in the Third Qatar University Book Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Qatar University (QU). At this three-day fair, which kicked off yesterday, the MoJ’s booth showcases legal releases alongside Qatari legislat»»»

Dubai: Despite ongoing global uncertainty, the Arab region has maintained growth momentum and strengthened its economic foundations, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director said at a regional fiscal forum. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“It is impressive w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ten ASD IB Film students travelled to Paris on January 20 to participate in the Clash of the Titans, a 48-hour film competition hosted by the American School of Paris. Exclusively for IB Film students, the contest included teams from Shanghai American School, International School of Be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fire Station opens its doors and invites the public to experience Open Studios, a one-day immersive event taking place on February 5, 2026, from 12pm to 8pm, at the iconic Fire Station building. Taking place alongside Art Basel Qatar, this annual event offers the public a rare, behind-»»»

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, Home Centre introduces its latest seasonal collections, inspired by the real families and everyday moments that define the holy month. Rooted in the belief that Ramadan is shaped by personalities rather than perfection, Home Centre Launches Its 2026 Ramadan Collection wit»»»

As NATO pushes the non-existent ‘Russia threat’ narrative, the Netherlands is among the frontrunners preparing for a potential conflict by 2030, says Russia's Ambassador to the kingdom, Vladimir Tarabrin. Accelerated militarization of the Netherlands involves the systematic development and conversi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha yesterday hosted the Chef de Mission Meeting for the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 22 with the participation of top athletes from all six GCC countries. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Director General of the Orga»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, organised a literary evening to reflect on the novel Rimal Al Udeid, “Sands of Al Udeid”, authored by the Qatari writer Abdulaziz Al Sheikh. The event was part of the club’s 2026 cultural season, which features»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have made an incredible comeback in the Qatar Stars League (QSL), with Saturday’s 3-1 victory over leaders Al Gharafa bringing them closer in the title race. After a struggling start to their title defence, Al Sadd have notched up a seventh straight victory to move to 29 points»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Iranian republic would trigger a regional war. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last mon»»»

On his Russian TV show, a famous presenter takes aim and unleashes a tirade against the UK. I'm just glad it's not his finger on the nuclear button. "We still haven't destroyed London or Birmingham," barks Vladimir Solovyov. "We haven't wiped all this British scum from the face of the earth." He so»»»

Oil prices fell nearly 5% on Monday, heading for the steepest single-session decline in more than 6 months, after US President Donald Trump said Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington, signaling de-escalation with an OPEC member. Brent crude futures were down $3.30, or 4.8%, at $66.02 per bar»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is participating in Web Summit Qatar 2026 through a strong showcase of student-founded startups, faculty-led sessions, and strategic ecosystem engagement, reinforcing its role as a national driver of applied entrepreneurship and tech»»»

Syrian Kurdish security forces on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country's northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with the government in Damascus. Damascus and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday to gradually integrate t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sweden’s growing footprint at Web Summit Qatar increasingly mirrors the deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Stockholm and Doha. Since the inaugural edition in 2024, Sweden has maintained a strong and expanding presence at the summit, evolving from a life sciences–focused del»»»

Funding for youth development in Kyrgyzstan has increased, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev said at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs of Parliament. According »»»

It is music's biggest night - but politics is still playing a leading role at the Grammy Awards. Artists including Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny and British singer Olivia Dean, as well as country star Shaboozy and Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan, used their wins to call out the Trump administr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its ambition to be a global hub for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani opened Web Summit Qatar 2026 with a strong call for global collaboration in sha»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned on Saturday that opposition economic plans would impose severe financial burdens on Hungarian families, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to keeping the country out of the war in Ukraine and protecting households from soaring energy costs. At an anti-w»»»

Travel misery was poised to continue Sunday as a powerful snowstorm ravaged southern US states, inflicting subzero temperatures upon regions not used to such life-threatening winter weather. The latest bout of extreme weather came about a week after a monster storm pummeled a wide swath of the Unit»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he had "productive and constructive meetings" with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic adviser and special envoy, in Florida. The talks came a day before a scheduled meeting in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators a»»»

A five-year-old boy whose detention in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration raids in Minneapolis shocked the world returned to Minnesota, a lawmaker said Sunday. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 an»»»

The diary of Dubai-based industrialist and Confident Group chairman CJ Roy, who died by suicide during an Income Tax raid on January 30, reportedly reads like a suicide note, local media reports. According to Manorama News, the nine-page diary details setbacks in foreign ventures, personal debts, c»»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has announced plans to introduce legislation granting amnesty to political prisoners detained since 1999, in yet another major policy shift following the recent ousting of Nicolás Maduro by US forces. »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»

Slovak and EU diplomat Miroslav Lajčák resigned as Prime Minister Robert Fico’s foreign and security advisor after the publication of the latest round of the so-called Epstein files.  The files appear to show Lajčák d»»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»