Police in central Athens have arrested two people for allegedly trying to defraud a woman of cash and valuables, using an increasingly widespread scam where criminals target vulnerable people posing as power company employees. Authorities said the suspects, aged 27 and 28, were arrested on February»»»

The German authorities have repeatedly tightened screws on AfD, which hits out at the EU’s migration policy and stands for a “good, partner-like dialogue” with Russia. Two MPs are from the AfD (Alternative for Germany) faction, while the five other members support individual lawmakers. Salaries of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe PM Salam: We want the Lebanese Army to keep assuming responsibilities in the South 08-02-2026 10:39 AM Latest News Urgent News PM Salam: We»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced that on the occasion of the Qatar National Sport Day, which falls on the second Tuesday of February every year, February 10, 2026, will be an official holiday.»»»

Two-room dwellings make up the largest portion of newly built homes in Bulgaria, according to data for the fourth quarter of 2025. During the final three months of the year, a total of 1,809 residential buildings were completed, containing 8,027 housing units. Nearly 40% of these new homes are two-»»»

Centre-left Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro is expected to win the second round of Portugal's presidential election Sunday after far-right populist Andre Ventura failed to unite the country's right wing behind his candidacy following the first round of voting last month. Centre-left So»»»

Six people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters in Milan, one of the hosts of the Winter Olympic Games, during the first day of the competition. Thousands took to the streets of the city in northern Italy on Saturday to protest against a range of issues including the cost of livi»»»

Dubai: What began as a day of wedding preparations ended in unspeakable tragedy for a family in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, where three relatives were killed after a speeding luxury car rammed their motorcycle from behind, Indian media reports said. The victims were identified as Bhagwat Vishwa»»»

Early Sunday Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived in Kfarkila border village, icon of resistance and steadfastness as well as the Israeli enemy’s barbarism, starting the second day of his tour in South Lebanon. My visit aims at confirming that the state, with all its agencies, stands by the afflicted»»»

A group of 43 migrants, mostly minors, was rescued Friday from a small boat south of Crete, the Coast Guard said. A Coast Guard statement said the 15 men and 28 minors were picked up by a Bahamas-flagged tanker some 31 nautical miles southeast of Kali Limenes on southern Crete. They were transferre»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to host the World Governments Summit 2027 from February 1 to 3 in Dubai. The summit reinforces the UAE’s long-standing commitment to advancing government development, fostering international partnerships, and sharing successful governance practices worldwide. Mohammad Al Gerga»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the depth of the cultural ties between his country and India, stressing the growing importance of their relationship in light of the current geopolitical shifts. This came during a bilateral meeting held on Sunday in Malays»»»

DOHA: Over two days, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in cooperation with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, received an educational delegation of specialists in public education from the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of »»»

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of the GRU, ⁠Russia's military inte»»»

Iran will strike American bases in the Middle East if the US attacks the country, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned. The US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman on Friday amid heightened tensions following strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, which were justified as pre»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the EU of seeking to strip Hungarian families of additional funding to finance Ukraine’s fight with Russia. In a post on X on Friday, Orban said that “Brusselian bureaucrats have their hands out, trying to take money from our families so they can shovel it ov»»»

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday pledged “full transparency” in the ongoing investigation into the death of 15 migrants during a collision between their inflatable boat and a Coast Guard vessel in the Aegean Sea. Mitsotakis said in a social media post that “nobody can remain untouched b»»»

Doha, Qatar: As a follow-up to Qatar Calendar House's (QCH) annnouncement on Saturday, February 7, 2026, regarding the first day of Ramadan being expected to fall on February 18, 2026, the QCH has now released details on when and from where to observe the crescent moon. It said that the sighting (o»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of February 6, 2026, the withdrawal of lev banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is progressing in line with the applicable legislation and the operational plans approved for the transition. According to the central bank, cash lev hold»»»

With Ramadan 2026 falling in the winter, fasting hours in the UAE will be shorter, making the fast physically easier for many. But doctors told Gulf News that one major challenge remains: disrupted sleep, a problem often overlooked. “I frequently see patients struggling with fatigue, headaches, low»»»

Washington DC, USA: The Washington Post CEO and publisher Will Lewis has stepped down, just days after the newspaper announced a sweeping layoff, the company said Saturday. White House bureau chief for The Washington Post, Matt Viser, shared Lewis's farewell email to staff on the social media platf»»»

NEW YORK: Qatar Foundation for Social Work concluded its participation in the work of the 64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD), affiliated with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), held at the UN headquarters in New York. This participation follows up»»»

Tunis, Feb. 8 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is cloudy in most regions, growing densely cloudy in western regions during the afternoon. Scattered showers are expected, the National Institute of Meteorology said, in northeastern and central eastern...»»»

An explosion at a biotech factory in northern China has killed eight people, Chinese state media reported Sunday, increasing the total number of fatalities by one. State news agency Xinhua had previously reported that seven people died and one person was missing after the Saturday morning explosion»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its services on the ChatGPT Apps Directory, allowing customers to access key services through the AI platform. With this step, DEWA says it has become the first government body and the first utility in the world to offer services dire»»»

Sharjah has been chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to participate in the pilot phase of its Early Childhood Care and Education – Progress Assessment and Transformation Tool (ECCE-PATT), marking a major milestone for the Emirate’s early childhood»»»

As Thailand votes in a three-way race pitting progressives against populists and conservatives, FRANCE 24 correspondent Tommy Walker explains how the Southeast Asian nation's sluggish economic growth is weighing heavily on the minds of voters craving better jobs and better pay.»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control (Gulf CDC) announced the publication of its first Gulf Cancer Registry report for the period 2013-2020, marking the Center's first coordinated regional release. This step reflects its commitment to strengthening joint GCC effo»»»

Manila, Philippines: At least eight people have died as a result of the Tropical Storm Basyang, according to the Philippine authorities. Deputy Spokesman for the Philippine Office of Civil Defense Diego Agustin Mariano explained that four people died in Cagayan de Oro City as a result of a landslid»»»

Four Romanian athletes are set to compete on Sunday, the second day of competition at the Winter Olympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026. The Romanian delegation enters events in cross-country skiing and luge, marking an active presence across multiple winter disciplines. In cross-country skiing, Gabriel»»»

Saudi budget carrier flynas has signed an agreement with the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline under the name "flynas Syria," with operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Saturday’s agreement comes within the fram»»»

BusinessIndiaIndia's Modi visits Malaysia amid deepening tiesMidhat Fatimah AFP, ReutersIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, inked 11 agreements and pledged to deepen their collaboration on semiconductors. https://p.dw.com/p/58IYJIndia and Malaysia signe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of the AI-powered virtual assistant service on its website. This is in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030, and as part of its commitment to delivering a seamless digital financial experie»»»

Two men believed to be migrants have been found dead overnight near the town of Didymoteicho in the northeastern border region of Evros, reports said Sunday. State ERT television said the men, aged about 30 to 40, were located near the banks of the Evros river, which separates Greece and Turkey, an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced the partial night-time closure of Al Wakrah Old Souq Intersection at Al Jabal Street. The closure in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, will keep the other directions open to traffic, on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, from 12»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of its virtual assistant service in Arabic and English on its official website. This initiative aligns with the third phase of the financial sector strategy and reflects the QCB's commitment to providing a seamless digital financial experience»»»

On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded, charged with conspiring to kill England's Queen Elizabeth I. 1 of 5 | The painting "Historical Scene with Mary Queen of Scots and a Kneeling Nobleman" from 1877 shows the last moments of Mary Queen of Scots before she was beheaded February 8, 1587,»»»

Dubai: For years, the skies of Lahore felt quieter. Too quiet. Where once colour ruled the air and rooftops pulsed with laughter, there was only memory, folded carefully away like an old kite saved in a cupboard, its string still carrying the scent of winter sun. Then Basant returned in Lahore with»»»

The shooter, Lyubomir Korba, is a native of the Ternopol region in Ukraine, the Russian Investigative Committee stated. He was instructed by Ukrainian intelligence to carry out a terrorist attack against General Alexeyev. "It has been established that Korba arrived in Moscow in late December last y»»»

Abu Dhabi: A man has been ordered to pay Dh194,000 to a woman after being found liable for fraud and unlawfully taking her money by exploiting an emotional relationship formed through social media, an Abu Dhabi court has ruled. The case stems from the man misleading the woman by claiming he was fac»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its services on the ChatGPT Apps Directory, allowing customers to access key services through the AI platform. With this step, DEWA says it has become the first government body and the first utility in the world to offer services dire»»»

Thai voters are once again casting their ballots Sunday in a general election pitting the military-backed ruling conservatives against the poll-leading progressive People's Party and Thaksin Shinawatra's populist Pheu Thai party. No party is predicted to emerge from Sunday's elections with an outri»»»

Iran will never surrender the right to enrich uranium, even if war "is imposed on us,” its foreign minister said Sunday, defying pressure from Washington. "Iran has paid a very heavy price for its peaceful nuclear program and for uranium enrichment," Abbas Araghchi told a forum in Tehran. "Why do w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global pop icon Shakira will perform in Qatar, announced Visit Qatar on its social media platforms. Shakira will bring her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour to the country on April 1, 2026. Tickets for the performance, set to take place at the 974 Stadium, will go on sale on Tuesday, Febru»»»

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, ending a troubled tenure three days after the newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff. Lewis announced his departure in a two-paragraph email to the newspaper's staff, saying that after two years of tra»»»

A Moroccan survivor of the deadly collision off Chios that killed 15 people has been ordered remanded in pre-trial custody on suspicion of steering the inflatable boat that was clandestinely ferrying some 40 Afghan migrants from the Turkish coast to Greece. The migrant vessel collided with a Coast »»»

Abu Dhabi: A woman has tricked a man into handing over Dh7,000 after posting a misleading advertisement on Instagram claiming she could arrange the recruitment of a domestic worker, an Abu Dhabi court has ruled. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court ordered the woman to return»»»

The Egyptian government has announced the establishment of the first sodium cyanide production plant in the Middle East in Alexandria Governorate on the Mediterranean coast, with an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons and investments of $200 million in the first phase. In a statement, the cab»»»

Japan's right-wing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is eyeing a possible two-thirds majority in the country's lower house on Sunday as the country fights its way through heavy snowfall to vote in snap legislative elections. Takaichi, who comes from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's ultra-cons»»»