Retail sales in the US were unexpectedly flat during the December holidays, suggesting a pullback among consumers and raising questions about a broader economic slowdown. The report, released on Tuesday by the Commerce Department, marks a break from relatively robust spending in recent months. Amer»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald said on Tuesday he is considering the possibility of deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East in preparation for a possible failure of negotiations with Iran. "Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough»»»

Tom Malinowski conceded his defeat to Analilia Mejia in a New Jersey special election Tuesday. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded his loss to Analilia Mejia in the New Jersey special election for the congressional seat left by ne»»»

To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»

From steel mills in Romania to logistics hubs in Poland and construction materials factories in Moldova, some companies across Ukraine’s western neighbourhood are positioning themselves for what is expected to be the largest reconstruction effort in Europe since the Second World War.  »»»

Russia’s largest tech company Yandex (YNDX) is reportedly in negotiations to acquire the Russian division of online flower and gift marketplace Flowwow, with the deal potentially valued at RUB5.5bn-8bn ($61mn-89mn), reported RBC business portal citing multiple unnamed sources. »»»

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 16% at its first policy board meeting of 2026 on February 13, according to consensus expectations of analysts surveyed by RBC business portal. »»»

A Greek farmer driving into town to stand trial for alleged drink-driving ended up in court in a different city but on a similar charge Tuesday after allegedly entering a major highway in the wrong direction and driving on undeterred before hitting an oncoming lorry, local media reported. According»»»

Germany’s GIZ Libya reported yesterday that an 8.8 kWp (kilowatt peak) solar photovoltaic (PV) system was inaugurated at the Ministry of Environment’s Headquarters in Janzur, Tripoli, with support from the Sustainable Transition, Energy and Environmental Partnership (STEP). The ceremony included th»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel's government has engaged in a higher level of repression, according to Amnesty International. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Amnesty International reported what it describes as an escalation of arbitrary detentions, illegal surveillance and haras»»»

Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy. The State of Qatar was represented at the meetings by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser »»»

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has introduced Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, a next-generation electric vehicle (EV) charging solution designed for commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators. The system delivers up to 720 kW of power and can charge up to 12 v»»»

Tunis, Feb 10 (TAP) - Former ambassador Mondher Mami passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad announces in a press release.Mondher Mami served as Tunisia's ambassador to Prague between...»»»

Oxygen has launched the campaign titled “For a better future. Together” for Vodafone, a special communication project on the Romanian market that celebrates a historic moment: Vodafone’s takeover of Telekom’s subscription customer portfolio, both in the consumer and business segments. The campaign »»»

1 of 3 | Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. He said a Republican counterproposal to Democratic reforms for DHS was incomplete. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Democratic leaders in »»»

The FBI have released images of a masked person in the hunt for news anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother. Officials are seeking to identify the individual, who they say was armed, more than eight days after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home. Savannah Guthrie said on Monday that her f»»»

Tunis, Feb. 10 (TAP)- The number of transactions carried out using bills of exchange rose by 161%, reaching 4.6 million transactions with a total value of TND 54,226.9 million (+59.7%) by the end of December 2025 compared with 2024, according to the...»»»

Police in Athens have arrested eight people suspected of involvement in a mass street brawl shortly before Christmas during which three youths suffered severe stab wounds. A police statement said a total 26 people took place in the brawl in the Kato Patissia district on December 21, which saw two r»»»

Damascus, Feb. 10 (SANA) – Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar, met on Tuesday with Nathalie Fustier, Resident Coordinator for United Nations Development Activities in Syria, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the ministry and the UN team in the country. The meeting, »»»

Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) announced today that its Director General, Ayman Al-Darwish, signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian company MAPSO Marine Propulsion, which specializes in marine technology and the supply of ship equipment and systems. The signing took place on the sidelines of th»»»

1 of 6 | Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, walks to the Senate Chamber to vote on the on the Democrat's congressional resolution and the House-passed funding bill at the U.S. Capitol in September. Collins announced her intention to run for a sixth term on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held talks Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even on the sidelines of the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh to discuss joint opportunities for localizing aerospace industries and their supply chains in the Kingdom. The meeting reviewed w»»»

Calls mounted on Tuesday for swift clarification and parliamentary hearings in the Petrohan case, after six people were found shot dead in Northwestern Bulgaria and questions were raised about an entity registered as the National Protected Areas Control Agency (NPACA). Alliance for Rights and Freed»»»

Bulgaria has recorded a record-low score in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, falling to 40 out of a possible 100 points this year. The country ranks 84th out of 182 countries and territories, marking its worst result since 2012, according to the annual index published on the website of Transp»»»

Ankara: The President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye, HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Tuesday the credentials of HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkiye. HE the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of the A»»»

The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Tuesday that it "took action to disrupt two key mechanisms Hezbollah uses to sustain its economic stability: revenue generation in coordination with the Iranian regime and exploitation of Lebanon’s informal financial sector." The Department said it sanctione»»»

The Police Heritage Section at the Protocol and Public Relations Department of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, organized a classic vehicle parade. The procession set off from Al Maqta Museum and concluded at the Old Dri»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation of participants in the First UAE Second-Tier Leadership Executive Programme from China, which was recently held under the theme 'Bridging Nations, Building Leaders.' During the meeting at Qasr Al Ba»»»

An elderly French man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of 89 teenagers in a mass abuse case that police allege spans many countries and dates back to the 1960s. Jacques Leveugle, 79, who is in custody in south-east France, was arrested after his nephew found a USB that allegedly de»»»

Cape Town: South Africa recorded a 16 percent decline in rhino poaching in 2025 compared with the previous year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said on Tuesday, pointing to the continued impact of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking measures. According to a statement issue»»»

In a makeshift boxing ring etched into the sand between the tens of displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, a dozen young girls warmed up before delivering fierce blows at their coach's command. Osama Ayub once ran a boxing club in Gaza City, in the north of the Palestinian territory, until it was»»»

Lebanon and Jordan are seeking a solution with Syria after the latter barred foreign trucks from entering its territory, officials from both countries told AFP on Tuesday. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and t»»»

The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 reached a new milestone on Day 5 as athletics competitions officially began at Zayed Sports City Stadium, bringing athletes to one of the UAE’s most iconic sporting venues. The day marked a significant expansion of both the sporting and community dimensions of »»»

Lebanon and Jordan are seeking a solution with Syria after the latter barred foreign trucks from entering its territory, officials from both countries told AFP on Tuesday. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and t»»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) informed that intends to organize a Libyan Kuwaiti Business Forum in Kuwait on 15 April. The forum aims to provide members with an opportunity to explore investment opportunities and enhance trade and expertise exchange in the following sectors: – Alternative Energ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar's diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad organised a variety of sports activities marking the 15th National Sports Day, under the theme "I Chose Sport." The agenda included wide-ranging sports activities amid broad participation from diplomats, staf»»»

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) successfully held the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026 today at Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with the country’s Sports Day celebrations. The event saw an extraordinary turnout, with more than 15,000 participants and spectators, reflecting the g»»»

An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians on bicycles Tuesday, hospital officials said, marking the latest deaths since an October ceasefire that hasn't halted deadly attacks in the Gaza Strip. Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with »»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the US relationship with China could be very productive and welcomed Beijing as a rival. "The US-China relationship now is in a very comfortable place. We are going to be rivals, but we want the rivalry to be fair," Bessent said during an app»»»

Major changes in recycling are coming to Greece in 2026. The country is set to roll out a new system for returning plastic bottles and metal cans in exchange for a refund. The system will gradually cover the entire country over two years, with more than 4,200 return machines and 9,700 non-machine c»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe at the European External Action Service Emanuele Giaufret to discuss Serbia's EU integration. Brnabic and Giaufret also discussed reform processes that were underway, as wel»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology has warned the public against reduced and, at times, near-zero visibility across parts of the UAE due to fog formation from late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The alert is in effect from 12.30am until 10am Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with motorist»»»

The first consignment of aid from the Saqar Humanitarian Ship has entered the Gaza Strip, four days after the vessel docked at Al Arish Port in Egypt, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian mission under Operation Gallant Knight 3. Also Read: UAE aid ship delivers more than 4,000 tonnes of relie»»»

Survivors of a lethal fire that killed 48 people in Dublin in 1981 will get payments of €20,000 (£17,400) the Irish government has announced. On Valentine's night that year, 48 young people died in a blaze in the Stardust nightclub in Artane, north Dublin and more than 200 people were injured. It w»»»

1 of 3 | Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison arrives on the red carpet at Apple's "Fountain of Youth" premiere in New York City. Paramount enhanced its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Paramount Skydance announced enh»»»

The UK’s King Charles has said he will back a police probe into his brother, the former Prince Andrew, over claims that he provided confidential government information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffry Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed on Monday that it was assessing whether to launch»»»

EU officials are considering offering Ukraine a limited formal membership that would bypass the need for Kiev to meet normal entry requirements, Politico has reported. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is attempting to force through a series of fundamental rule-changes in an attemp»»»

The US military intervention in Venezuela in January 2026 – known as Operation Absolute Resolve – sent shockwaves far beyond Caracas. By striking targets in the Venezuelan capital and capturing President Nicolás Maduro, Washington signaled a decisive return to hard power in the Western Hemisphere. »»»

ROBYG presents Elektrovnia Garbary – one of the most prestigious and unique developments in Poland, rising on a river peninsula on the grounds of a historic power and heating plant, offering views of the Old Town and Cytadela Park. A place that powered Poznań for decades will now become its symboli»»»