The UAE is emerging as a pivotal hub in the global realignment of capital flows, driven by the growing economic influence of the Global South, according to Andrzej Dabrowski, Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Region at Philip Morris Management Services (PMI). Speaking at the Futur»»»

1 of 5 | A demonstrator holds a poster during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in November. Brad Karp resigned his position as chair of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, W»»»

Health experts are warning against the trend of consuming raw, unpasteurised milk after a newborn baby died from a listeria infection in New Mexico. Experts believe the infection was likely contracted when the infant's mother drank raw milk during her pregnancy. Consumption of raw milk has seen a r»»»

Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia has given fresh momentum to economic ties between the two countries and opened new avenues for cooperation in trade, energy, and joint investments. A joint statement issued at the end of Erdogan’s visit to Riyadh on Wednesday said the t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) ended on a high note today concluding four days of high-level panel discussions and interactive debates on critical topics and challenges including LNG’s role in meeting global energy demand and its co»»»

The Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickinson City, Penn., was evacuated Wednesday night after a fire broke out in a neighboring building. Photo courtesy of the Dickinson City Fire Department/Facebook Feb. 5 (UPI) -- The Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickinson City, Penn., was evacuated Wednesday night after»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- India and the GCC on Thursday signed Terms of Reference for India-GCC Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi.A statement from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the Terms of Reference for the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement was signed between Additional Secr»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Thursday spent more than an hour speaking from Parliament’s rostrum about voting abroad, offering a breakdown of data by polling station and outlining how many Bulgarian citizens could be deprived of their right to vote if Vazrazhdane's Election Code amendm»»»

Off color jokes, interpreted as criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine, along with others that offended the religious feelings of Christians, landed a Russian standup comedian a lengthy prison term after he was convicted in a Moscow court. File photo by Stringer/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A Moscow cour»»»

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sent on Wednesday a letter of condolence to Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem following the death of Sayyed Abdulkarim Nasrallah, the father of Hezbollah martyred secretary general Sayyed Hasan Nasral»»»

Skopje, 5 February 2026 (MIA) — The Intergovernmental Mixed Committee for the Protection of Minorities in North Macedonia and Croatia has convened Thursday in Skopje, with participants voicing expectations of an open and constructive discussion ahead of its seventh meeting. "Every one of these meet»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine, which Russia is willing to see as a neighbor, should be neutral and friendly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "It must be a friendly Ukraine – not necessarily allied with us, but neutral and benevolent. And this, of course, presupposes respect not only for t»»»

Most of the leased area – 60% (774,000 sqm) – represents new demand, showing the interest of companies in expanding their logistics and industrial facilities despite local and global macroeconomic fluctuations and uncertainties, as well as an overall consolidation of the market. Demand was strongly»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is set to deploy the world's first AI-powered virtual engineer in June 2026, marking a significant leap in utility management as artificial intelligence reshapes the global energy sector. The advanced intelligent system, announced by Saeed Mohamme»»»

Dubai: Bitcoin fell below $70,000 on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since November 2024, as a sharp pullback rippled across assets once viewed as market shelters. The sell-off intensified in precious metals, with silver plunging more than 12% and gold sliding nearly 2%, underscoring a sudden sh»»»

By Alaa Al-Baanoun KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi affirmed on Thursday that Kuwait has achieved digital partnerships and tangible accomplishments during its presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO).This came during A»»»

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has conducted an inspection visit to several valleys within the Al Reem Nature Reserve, including Wadi Al Nu'man, Al Ham, Al Haim, and the Umm Al Maa area, in addition to the Ashirij Protected Area, as»»»

Tucson: There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper. In a recorded video posted on social media Wednesday, Guthrie said her family is ready to talk but wants proof that Nancy Guthrie, who authorities»»»

Dubai: Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner exchange mediated in Abu Dhabi, while the United States and Russia held direct military-to-military talks in the UAE capital for the first time in five years — twin developments underscoring Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a hub for high-level diplo»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has officially launched operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles developed by Baidu Apollo Go. The launch forms part of »»»

From confectionery to electronics, airport shopping baskets are evolving rapidly, and some traditional categories are losing ground, according to a new study by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East. The study titled: ‘Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era’ covered »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah launched the Hugo - the latest Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) System, at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Military Hospital on Thursday.The inauguration of the system took place during the minister's visit to the medical s»»»

Dubai: A sharp sell-off in AI-linked technology stocks erased more than $1 trillion in market value this week, spilling beyond Big Tech and dragging down global equities and credit markets in the most severe AI-driven rout since the technology entered the mainstream. Sign up for our daily business »»»

Vietnamese shrimp and several other items from that country are under scrutiny by U.S. regulators seeking to avoid dumping of products at lower prices. File Photo by Duc Thanh/EPA Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Though still awaiting Senate confirmation, Jennifer Wicks McNamara is preparing to land in Hanoi not wi»»»

1 of 2 | The transportation industry contributed to the deepest cuts to employment, led by UPS reducing its jobs by 30,000. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Feb. 5 (UPI) -- January marked the worst start to a year for layoffs since 2009, Challenger, Gray and Christmas' job report s»»»

France's foreign minister said Thursday that sustaining the fight against the ISIS group is an "absolute priority" for Paris, after meeting his Syrian counterpart in Damascus. Jean-Noel Barrot is on the first stop of a regional tour as France reassesses how to tackle militants after Kurdish allies »»»

On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see milder values of 5 to 7 degrees. In Sofia, minim»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova will visit Italy to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games at the invitation of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kerstin Coventry, the head of State's Press Secretariat said on Thursday. At this year’s Winter Games, Bulgaria will be»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's 2025 external goods trade totalled 74.92 bln euros, which is a 7.7 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 33.06 bln euros, rising by 8.4 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 41.85 bln euros, increasing by 7.2 p»»»

TradeSouth KoreaSouth Korea stunned by Trump's latest tariff hikeJulian RyallResentment is growing in Seoul as South Korean politicians scramble to protect US trade following yet another tariff announcement by Donald Trump. https://p.dw.com/p/58921Donald Trump (r) accused the administration of Sout»»»

His wife Veneta will also take part in this unique space adventure as part of the "Hello, Space!" project The prominent Bulgarian businessman and globally renowned PR Expert Maxim Behar and his wife Veneta will depart for the United States on February 12, where they will undergo an intensive traini»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesWhy scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering Naomi MiharaAs the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation. https://p.d»»»

Dubai: The UAE has become an “unbreakable fortress” where families, faith, industry, and wealth are absolutely secure, Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said on Thursday. Addressing the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Sheikh Saif delivere»»»

Car manufacturer BYD recently launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in spectacular fashion. The hybrid car promises exceptional performance for electric cars, with a range exceeding 1,000 km and a very attractive price for consumers. We spoke with Andrei Duica, BYD’s deputy country manager for Romania and Bu»»»

DOHA: Gem Team, the secure enterprise communication platform developed by Gem Soft, concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026— marking Gem Soft’s third consecutive participation in Web Summit Qatar —by signing two strategic Memoranda of Understanding with regional partners. The agreement»»»

Greater Athens police said Thursday they have arrested a man and a woman from South America on suspicion of belonging to a gang that specialized in stealing from central Athens jewelry stores. The suspects allegedly posed as customers and entered stores where the one would distract staff while the »»»

In a statement released on Thursday, Stolichen Avtotransport CEO Stilyan Manolov said that his company purchases buses according to criteria set by the Sofia Municipal Council. His statement comes after on January 19, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria municipal councillors warned that Stoli»»»

Riyadh Air and Mastercard today unveiled an alliance that brings together payments, travel, and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. Riyadh Air is uniquely positioned to jointly build an extensive financial and payment ecosystem. According to a press release iss»»»

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- An archaeological team in Utah exhumed a bottle of alcohol estimated to be 150 years old -- and experts gave it a taste test. Ian Wright, Utah's state public archaeologist, said the bottle was among thousands of artifacts dating back to approximately 1870-1890 found on U.S. Forest S»»»

Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah have reiterated that the installation of car parking shades outside private property boundaries is strictly prohibited, stressing that violators may face removal orders and financial penalties. Engineer Khalifa bin Hada Al Suwaidi, director of technical services at S»»»

"Malaysia has stolen 909 days of my life," a Frenchman has said as he arrived in France following his acquittal on drug charges. Tom Félix, 34, smiled as he was greeted by loved ones at Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris, according to the AFP news agency. The former Veolia executive was arrested on»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Civil Service Commission has announced official working hours for government entities during the holy month of Ramadan, setting shorter shifts and flexible start times for public sector employees, state news agency KUNA said on Thursday. Under the directive, official daily working h»»»

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man believed to be a member of an international crime group on charges of drug smuggling into Greece. Authorities said the suspect had been under investigation for alleged drug-trafficking activities prior to his arrest. He was detained at Athens International Air»»»

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank Thursday decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged as predicted by analysts. The two-day monetary policy meeting marked Bulgaria's first participation as a full euro area member, with National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev representi»»»

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Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they were flying under. Gen. Heidar Honarian Mojarrad, a regional commander with the»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained extensive connections in Silicon Valley and invested in several prominent tech start-ups, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing files released by the US Department of Justice. "Ok. I have a gap betwe»»»

The US and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, as President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the meeting would start at 10:00 (06:00 GMT) in Muscat. US officials also confirmed it wo»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) organized a photo exhibition on Kuwaiti-French relations on Thursday as part of the 31st Al-Qurain Cultural Festival, marking 65 years since these relations were forged.In a keynote speech, the NCCAL's Secretary»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change participated in the international meeting 'Post-Operation Thunder 2025', dedicated to combating wildlife and forest trafficking crimes. The meeting was hosted by the General Authority of Customs in Doha from February 2 to 5, as part of ongoing ef»»»