Iran President Orders Talks with US as Trump Hopeful of Deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday, after US leader Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the country. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government »»»
Stock market slips 0.19% on Monday
Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) – The stock market Monday slipped 0.19% to 14,326.64 points on a trading volume of TND 8.1 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.OFFICEPLAST shares rebounded by 5.8% to TND 2.000 on a modest trading flow of TND...»»»
Filipino officer tops International Police Program in the UAE
Dubai: A police officer from the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO) has graduated at the top of his class during the International Police Exchange Program held at the Abu Dhabi Police College. Police Major Inar Vic Valencia Florece bested 51 other international student officers from 35 »»»
Watch: North Carolina hit with historic snowstorm
A bomb cyclone struck parts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states bringing heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous road conditions that brought much of the region to a standstill. The storm began late Friday and continued into the weekend, with some areas receiving up to 15 inches of snow, p»»»
Multiple Minneapolis schools closed by hoax threat
Police say no suspicious packages or devices have been located after a bomb threat was sent to schools in the Columbia Heights neighbourhood, a suburb of Minneapolis, on Monday. Multiple schools in the district, where a number of students have been detained in recent weeks as part of Immigration Cu»»»
German police arrest 5 accused of smuggling arms components to Russia - UPI.com
German law enforcement officials arrested five men on Monday in Lubek, Germany, in connection with a criminal organization that has smuggled an estimated 16,000 deliveries to Russia since February 2022. File Photo by Anna Szilagyi/EPA-EFE Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office confir»»»
NASA preparing for Artemis II wet dress rehearsal - UPI.com
1 of 6 | The Moon sets behind NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday. NASA plans to run the final test Monday evening before a Feb. 8 launch. NASA Photo by Sam Lott/UPI | Lice»»»
Halt to MSF Work Will Be ‘Catastrophic’ for People of Gaza, Warns MSF Chief
Israel's ban on Doctors Without Borders' humanitarian operation in Gaza spells deeper catastrophe for the Palestinian territory's people, the head of the medical charity told AFP on Monday. Israel announced on Sunday that it was terminating all the activities in Gaza and the West Bank by the organi»»»
Media Minister Opens Fifth Saudi Media Forum in Riyadh
Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary launched on Monday the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The minister stressed that the royal patronage of the forum by King Salman is a badge o»»»
Jordan and Iran discuss regional tensions and nuclear file
Amman: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and issues related to Iran's nuclear program. According to a statement, Safadi stressed the importance of diplomacy and dialogue as t»»»
Serbia's employed population down by 0.9 pct in Q4 2025
BELGRADE - Serbia had an employed population of 2,356,466 people in Q4 2025, which was a 0.9 pct decline y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. In a statement, it said the majority of the total employed population - 1,884,966 people - worked for legal persons and t»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports five shells fired by Israeli occupation forces targeted a populated neighborhood in Blida, hitting the vicinity of several homes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports five shells fired by Israeli occupation forces targeted a populated neighborhood in Blida, hitting the vicin»»»
The real costs of self-managing an apartment can be dire
Many apartment owners begin renting with the assumption that the process is simple and largely passive. In reality, rental management is an ongoing responsibility that requires time, regulatory knowledge and the ability to react quickly to unexpected issues. Beyond signing a lease and collecting re»»»
JHM Development completes land transaction in Poznan for PLN 421 mln
JHM Development has completed one of the largest land transactions in Poznań in recent years, acquiring the 12.2-hectare Osiedle Maltańskie site for over PLN 421 million. The property, located near Lake Malta — one of the city’s key recreational areas — was purchased on 29 January and will be devel»»»
Parmena has contract to conduct clinical trials for product for difficult-to-heal wounds
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US–Iran tensions: Key developments on Diego Garcia military base
Amid the simmering standoff between Washington and Tehran, the remote atoll of Diego Garcia has emerged from obscurity into sharp focus — a linchpin of American power. At the same time, it's a potential bullseye. The joint US–UK military base, long prized for its strategic reach, now stands as both»»»
UK Sanctions Iran Interior Minister Over Protester Crackdown
The UK on Monday sanctioned 10 individuals, including Iran's interior minister and police chiefs, for their roles in "recent brutality against protesters", the British foreign ministry said. Those sanctioned include the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA), interior minis»»»
Experts highlight importance of trust, data protection for digital platforms: Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: Technology and cyber security experts have warned that building trust and protecting user data must be treated as a strategic priority for digital platforms, amid a rise in cyber attacks and growing reliance on digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The warning came during»»»
Epstein pitched ‘many opportunities’ in post-coup Ukraine to Rothschild exec
Convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein discussed potential business opportunities in Ukraine following the 2014 Western-backed coup in Kiev, newly released documents show. He discussed the matter with Ariane de Rothschild, head of the Swiss private banking firm Edmond de Rothschild Group. Last w»»»
Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening media cooperation in Riyadh
Riyadh: Senior media officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia have held talks in Riyadh aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries' media sectors. Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Media HE Salman bin Yousef Al »»»
Minister of Interior meets UK Secretary of State for the Home Department
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with the Secretary of State for the Home Department of the United Kingdom, HE Shabana Mahmood, as part of His Excellency’s official visit to London. D»»»
Three Bodies Found near Burnt Hut in Western Balkan Mountains
Three bodies have been found near a lodge near the Petrohan Pass in the Western Balkan Mountains, the Sofia Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry told BTA. Later on Monday, Sofia District Prosecutor Hristina Lulcheva told journalists that lodge, near which three bodies were discovered, has »»»
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, King Abdullah II talk bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone call today with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed the close fraternal relations between their two countries and joint efforts to expand cooperation in »»»
Billionaire Frank Stronach faces sexual assault trial in Canada
Austro-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach is facing a sexual assault trial this week in Toronto that will be decided solely by a judge. Stronach, the 93 year-old founder of an international automotive parts company and one of Canada's richest men, has been charged in relation to more than a dozen »»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli artillery shelled a populated neighborhood in the town of Blida - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli artillery shelled a populated neighborhood in the town of Blida 02-02-2026 18:26 PM Latest News Urge»»»
UAE and Azerbaijan Presidents meet to expand strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to review bilateral relations and explore ways to expand cooperation. The talks took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnershi»»»
Mashreq posts Dh8.3b profit before tax in 2025 as assets and lending surge
Dubai: Mashreq reported a strong financial performance in 2025, posting a net profit before tax of Dh8.3 billion and net profit after tax of Dh7.0 billion, reflecting solid balance-sheet growth and higher transaction activity despite the introduction of corporate income tax. Sign up for our daily b»»»
Min. Al-Roumi: "Oil Innovates 4" reinforces youth role in developing oil sector
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The "Oil Innovates 4" Award has become one of the leading national initiatives reflecting the Ministry's approach to embracing innovation and reinforcing the role of youth as active partners in developing the oil sector and shaping its future, said Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roum»»»
Albanian PM Slams Judges’ Pay Raise Request, Warns of Institutional Overreach
Prime Minister Edi Rama criticized a request by judges to increase their own salaries, saying such a move would amount to an attempt to impose themselves above other state institutions. Speaking during a live video broadcast on Facebook, Rama said judges today are “their own masters and their own e»»»
EBRD launches programme to help Tunisian SMEs access high-potential international markets
Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) – A programme aimed at helping SMEs access high-growth international markets (Trade Acceleration Programme) was launched in late January 2026 by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) with financial support...»»»
Indonesia lifts restrictions on Grok AI - UPI.com
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has lifted its ban on the Grok AI chatbot after X Corp shared plans to prevent its misuse. Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs lifted its ban on the Grok AI chatbot after X Corp»»»
Northern Part of Varna's Kabakum Beach Cleared of Oil Pollution
The northern part of Kabakum Beach near Varna has been fully cleaned following an inspection for oil pollution, according to the Environment and Water Ministry's website. The pollution resulted from an accident in the boiler room of the Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital. The hospital’s management»»»
Hezbollah Mourns Commander Haj Ali Hasan Salhab (Haj Malek), Distinguished Resistance Icon
Hezbollah announced on Monday the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), describing him as a veteran of jihad and a lifelong champion of the resistance. In its official statement, Hezbollah stated that Haj Ali Hassan Salhab passed away after a struggle with illness, concluding a long»»»
Diriyah Art Futures Announces February Program Alongside ‘of the Earth’ Exhibition
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region’s first center dedicated to new media arts, announced the launch of its February public program at its headquarters in Diriyah, Riyadh. The program aims to deepen dialogue on the relationship between art, technology, and the environment, while offering edu»»»
Swiss Pres. departs Kuwait after official visit
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin and his accompanying official delegation departed Kuwait on Monday following an official visit during which he held formal talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.President Parmelin was seen off at »»»
Albanian Opposition Boycotts Administrative Reform Committee for 4rth Time
Representatives of Albania’s opposition have boycotted for the fourth time participation in the Special Parliamentary Committee on Administrative-Territorial Reform. Arbjan Mazniku said the ruling majority asked Parliament last week to change the way the committee was formed by adding one additiona»»»
Divisions Emerge in Albanian Opposition Over Proposed Committee Boycott
Divisions have emerged within Albania’s main opposition Democratic Party after a proposal was raised to boycott meetings of the parliamentary committees on Territorial Reform and Electoral Reform. During a closed-door meeting of the Democratic Party’s parliamentary group on Monday, the proposal to »»»
1st Libya People Leadership in Energy Forum to be held in Tripoli from 9-10 February
Supported by the Libyan British Business Council (LBBC), the 1st Libya People Leadership in Energy Forum, will take place on 9–10 February 2026 at a leading hotel in Tripoli The exclusive two-day initiative brings together senior HR and People & Culture leaders from the oil & gas and wider energy s»»»
Teal fireball caught on video: Meteor or space debris?
Dubai: A bright teal streak of light illuminated the night sky over New Zealand’s capital late Friday, sparking widespread reports of a significant meteor or 'fireball' event. The phenomenon was recorded at approximately 11.30 pm local time on 30 January by a webcam operated by marine forecaster Pr»»»
House to meet to try to pass funding bill to end partial shutdown - UPI.com
1 of 6 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2026. Jeffries has said Democrats will not fund the Department of Homeland Security without reforms. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The House of Represent»»»
Serbia’s Q4 GDP up by 2.2 pct y-o-y in real terms
BELGRADE – Serbia’s Q4 2025 GDP was up by 2.2 pct y-o-y in real terms, the Serbian national statistical office RZS said in a flash estimate released on Monday. The RZS also said a more detailed GDP calculation for Q4 2025, performed at lower aggregation levels, would be published on March 2. Serbia»»»
FIFA Should Consider Canceling Ban of Russian Teams Playing in Int'l Tournaments - Head
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the organization is obliged to consider lifting the ban from Russian national teams. In February 2022, FIFA and UEFA suspended Russian national teams and clubs from participating in international competitions indefinitely. "Oh, definitely»»»
Palestinian Patients Arriving in Egypt via Rafah Crossing, Says Health Official
Palestinians patients and war-wounded began arriving in Egypt via the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Monday, an Egyptian health official told AFP. "They have begun arriving in Egyptian ambulances, accompanied by several escorts," the official at the border said, speaking on condition »»»
Ukrainian investor expands development in Poland for millions of euros
Focus Estate Fund has announced further expansion on the Polish retail real estate market, planning to allocate a significant share of the €300 million it intends to invest across Europe over the next three to four years. The Ukrainian-backed investor, active in Poland since 2016, specializes in re»»»
PKP PLK has chance for PLN 7 bln from SAFE to invest in railway projects
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe is breaking investment records, with the value of contracted and tendered railway projects more than tripling from PLN 17.3 billion at the end of 2023 to PLN 54.4 billion by the end of 2025. Further growth is expected in 2026, driven by major tenders, including new rail l»»»
Seven largest fuel networks in Poland had 4,516 stations at end of ‘25
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Parmena has contract to conduct cliimical trials for product for difficult-to-heal wounds
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KGHM valuation falls with copper prices
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Hezbollah mourns the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), a martyr of jihad and resistance: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah mourns the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), a martyr of jihad and resistance: statement 02-02-2026 17:20 PM »»»
Singapore to Launch Space Agency in Response to Global Investment Surge
Singapore will launch its own space agency on April 1 as it bids to "fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy", the country's trade ministry announced on Monday. "Singapore's strengths in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineerin»»»