Dubai: India’s Rouble Nagi, an art and social science teacher from Mumbai, has won the $1-million Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The award was presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, alongside Sunny Varkey, founder of GEMS Education and t»»»

Ambassador Theon Ali joins the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai, held from February 3–5, as part of the Antigua and Barbuda delegation led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Minister of Housing and Public Works Maria Browne. At the summit, Ambassador Ali will emphasise the importance of tran»»»

Skopje, 3 February 2026 (MIA) – Formalizing the informal economy is among the government’s top strategic goals and a key segment of the reform agenda, as it directly impacts economic growth, public finance stability and protection of workers. State Statistical Office data show that in 2024 there we»»»

KOLLAM: An aided school headmistress was allegedly barred from entering her workplace for wearing a churidar instead of a saree, triggering police intervention and protests by teachers’ organisations on Wednesday, a Times of India report said. The incident took place at EVHSS, Neduvathur, in Kottar»»»

The Anti Financial Crimes, Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing Unit (AFCMLTF) has referred the case file concerning the embezzlement of more than 6.8 million dinars of pensions and benefits of retirees. The AFCMLTF says this is one of the largest embezzlement cases uncovered in the social sec»»»

Heavy rain and flooding is expected in the Republic of Ireland with Status Orange weather warnings in place for three counties. These warnings come after weeks of heavy rain and flooding in some areas of Ireland, including Kilkenny and Wexford. A Status Orange rain warning will be in place for Dubl»»»

The dollar climbed to a two-week high on Thursday as fresh volatility gripped stocks and precious metals, while traders counted down to rate decisions from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currenc»»»

Copenhagen: Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday that it would cut 1,000 corporate positions as it reported lower revenue for 2025 and warned of continued overcapacity in the shipping industry this year. Maersk said that to "maintain strong cost discipline" it was taking steps to "simplify th»»»

President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a bilateral meeting at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Busan, South Korea. The two leaders held a lengthy phone call on Wednesday in which they discussed a number of topics, including Taiw»»»

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in a broader market selloff on Thursday, as an advance in the dollar to a near two-week high and signs of easing US-China trade tensions added further pressure on the precious metals. Spot gold declined 2.5% at $4,838.81 per ounce, as of 0535 GMT, retreating from»»»

Over 300,000 Bulgarians living with cancer were registered in the National Health Information System in 2025, marking an increase of 15,000 cases compared to 2024. The most frequently diagnosed cancers include breast, colorectal, prostate, and cervical cancer. Authorities have yet to release offici»»»

Dubai: Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has said he would nominate UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising the UAE’s contributions towards global peace and humanitarian causes. The comment came during a wide-ranging conversation at the»»»

Dubai: You won’t be holding a 6G phone before 2030, the CEO of e& said at the World Government Summit in Dubai, urging consumers to temper expectations around the next generation of mobile technology. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“You probably will not have a phone »»»

Sewing workshops can now recycle their fabric waste. A facility has been opened in Tokmok. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He noted that burning sewing workshop waste is harmful to the environment. «Employees from the Mi»»»

Hong Kong: Stocks mostly fell Thursday to track more losses on Wall Street, where tech firms were again under pressure as fears over vast AI investments and extended valuations gained momentum. While the extreme volatility that greeted the start of the week has calmed, traders remained on edge over»»»

Jack Lang, who served as French culture minister under the late President François Mitterrand, has defended his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lang refused to resign from his post as president of the Paris-based Arab World Institute after being challenged over revelations from the Epstein d»»»

Indian actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan delivered his maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha (Upper house of the Parliament) on Wednesday during the Budget session’s debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Haasan reflected on his journ»»»

The upcoming Artemis II mission is dubbed a huge leap in human space exploration, building directly on the uncrewed Artemis I success in 2022. Here's why: It proves not only that humans can safely operate these systems far from Earth, but also marks the first time astronauts will venture to the Moo»»»

Ready to whip up a storm at Taste of Dubai? We are almost there – in less than 24 hours, we will be at the annual food fest, full of fun and flavour. But just to make the prep work easier, we’ve got some essential tips for you. For one thing – get your tickets and packages sorted today; at midnight»»»

The state-owned enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya, which is supposed to supply hospitals with vital medications, has failed to fulfill its obligations. Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan Kanybek Dosmambetov announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He noted that the company’s operations in 2024-2025 were»»»

DOHA: Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz arrived in Doha on Thursday for an official visit to the State of Qatar. The chancellor and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bi»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomat, Emmanuel Bonne, traveled to Moscow on Tuesday to meet with Russian officials, aiming to discuss key issues, with Ukraine at the forefront. According to sources familiar with the meeting, Bonne held talks at the Kremlin, though details of the discussi»»»

Beirut accused Israel of spraying the herbicide glyphosate on the Lebanese side of their shared border, with President Joseph Aoun decrying a "crime against the environment". After collecting samples following the recent spraying, the agriculture and environment ministries said some of them showed »»»

Seoul's Defense Ministry has proposed to the United States that South Korea's military jointly manage parts of the southern half of the DMZ, according to a source Thursday. This 2019 photo shows an area of the DMZ Peace Trail in Goseong. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo The defense »»»

President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should become part of the US. The authorities of Denmark and Greenland have warned Washington against any attempt to seize the island, stressing that they expect respect for their territorial integrity. “If the US deploys long-range cruise»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gem Team, the flagship enterprise communication platform developed by Gem Soft, returned to Web Summit Qatar in 2026 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Gem Soft and Gem Team are participating in Web S»»»

In the early hours of February 4, a fire broke out in the village of Kok-Moinok-2, part of the city of Balykchy, along the roadside where dry grass caught fire. According to rescue services, the fire was fully extinguished by 1.05 a.m. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire affected approximate»»»

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic participated in the annual World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany. According to its press service, this is the world’s largest exhibition, bringing together coin manufacturers, mints, national banks, technical experts, coin dealers, and numismatists from around»»»

Doha: The Government Communications Office (GCO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American Chamber of Commerce Qatar (AmCham) on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, the region’s largest and fastest-growing technology event. Director of the GCO and Chairman of the Permanent We»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced the temporary closure of the left lane at the Pearl Interchange Underpass on Lusail Road, in the direction of Doha. The closure will be in effect from 2am on Saturday, February 7, 2026, until 2am on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to facilit»»»

Doha, Qatar: BMW has been a global partner of Art Basel for over two decades, supporting visionary artistic voices across its shows. To mark the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, and as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, BMW will present David Hockney’s BMW Art Car (1995) in Doha, alongside an»»»

Tunis, Feb. 5 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday, will be partly cloudy nationwide, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the west. They will be relatively strong along the coasts, over elevated areas, and in...»»»

Dubai: Two people were killed and 11 injured after a train collided with a civilian car carrying workers at a railway crossing near the town of Al Muntar in Syria’s Tartous province on Thursday morning, Syrian Civil Defence said. In a statement posted on X, the Syrian Civil Defence said the crash o»»»

Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. The announcement posted to the CIA’s website offered no reason for the decision to end the Factbook, but it follows a vow from Director John Ra»»»

NATO is planning to increase its military presence in the Arctic around Greenland, a spokesperson for the US-led military bloc has announced. The move reportedly comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s effort to annex the Danish autonomous territory, which he claims is under threat from Ru»»»

Officially, five countries—members of the so-called “nuclear club”—currently possess nuclear weapons, including Russia, the US, UK, France, and China. India, Pakistan, and North Korea maintain nuclear arsenals too, with Israel also believed to have such weapons. “A possible full or partial withdraw»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up by USD 1.65 to USD 65.17 per barrel on Wednesday, compared to USD 63.52 the previous day, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, the price of Brent crude went up USD 2.13 to reach USD 69.46 per barrel, »»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev told the Zhogorku Kenesh that the issues that arose in Kyrgyzstan’s garment industry in 2025 have now been resolved. Answering MPs’ questions, he explained that the problem was linked to accessing Wildberries e-commerce p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany, HE Friedrich Merz arrived in Doha on Thursday for an official visit to the State of Qatar. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh F»»»

Iran’s top military official says the country has strengthened its deterrence by upgrading domestically manufactured ballistic missiles. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks on Wednesday during a visit to an Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IR»»»

Refilling of the Vidraru dam reservoir will begin at the end of March, with experts estimating that by October the water level could reach the minimum technical threshold required to restart hydropower operations, supply downstream localities and Bucharest, and resume electricity production, Marius»»»

KMG International cannot responsibly commit to a general salary increase in 2026 without jeopardizing financial stability, the integrity of cash flows and the ability to ensure safe operation and job protection, company representatives said in a release.These clarifications come following the spont»»»

Fuel prices could increase in Romania by RON 0.50 to RON 4.5 per litre, depending on the severity of a possible regional crisis, with diesel at the forefront of price increases, according to Chairman of the Smart Energy Association (AEI), Dumitru Chisalita."Amid geopolitical tensions in Eastern Eur»»»

The American Carlyle group bought Lukoil’s international assets, including those in Romania, Lukoil announced. Carlyle is already involved in the exploitation of Romanian gas from the Black Sea, through Black Sea Oil & Gas. Lukoil states that it will transfer all of its international assets, except»»»

Romania must seek this year an authorisation from the European Commission for a plan to retool Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant and ask for approval for the construction of units 3 and 4, because state aid will be needed for the investments, Chairman of the Trade Competition Council Bogd»»»

Romania will have advanced detection capabilities in the Black Sea by 2027 to protect its offshore gas project that will turn it into a net gas exporter, as well as other infrastructure, Radu Burnete, the president’s economic adviser Nicusor Dan, told Reuters. The news agency notes that Romania, a »»»

Georgia's focus is on developing clean energy, electricity interconnections and deeper integration with regional and European markets in order to diversify supply routes and increase system resilience across the extended Black Sea region, Georgia's Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Develop»»»

Austrian energy group OMV reported on Wednesday a net profit of 1.94 billion euros for 2025, 7% down from 2024, as its turnover also dropped 7% to 24.31 billion euros, according to a statement of the company that is OMV Petrom's majority shareholder."OMV achieved solid performance in the 2025 finan»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared on Wednesday that between April 1 this year and the end of March 2027 there will be a transitional period with a natural gas price that will no longer be capped, but will be one administered for household consumers, so that it is stable.Ilie Bolojan explained th»»»

On February 4, Wednesday, three young girls jumped off the 9th floor of their building in Ghaziabad, India, dying by suicide in an episode that has caused shockwaves both in India and abroad. Initial findings – including an eight-page note – suggested the cause was gaming addiction and their parent»»»