For the first time in 15 years, Libya receives international approval to import dollars in cash
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced that it has received international approval to import US$ 600 million monthly in cash, for the first time in 15 years. In a statement to and reported by the privately owned and Istanbul based Libyan satellite TV channel, Libya Al-Ahrar, last Wednesday (28 J»»»
This Google AI turns your daydreams into worlds you can explore
What would it feel like, to walk through a desert that you dreamed about? Or maybe, fly over the fantasy city you've always wanted to live in. Maybe, just maybe, you can drive through a forest, all created from a single sentence. Google DeepMind’s new experiment, Project Genie, is trying to make th»»»
Iran's top diplomat in Istanbul for talks as US tension simmers
Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi landed in Istanbul on Friday for talks where Turkey was to offer help to mediate tensions with the United States, which has mooted a possible military strike. During the visit, Araghchi was to hold talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and also meet with»»»
Thessaloniki Holocaust memorial park project clears hurdle
Work to build a memorial park for Greek Holocaust victims in Thessaloniki is expected to start within the next few months, following the conclusion of legal challenges by companies involved in the tender. The deadline for a new appeal against the tender process expired early Friday which clears the»»»
Qatar’s trade balance posts QR14.1bn surplus in December
DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) has released the preliminary figures of Qatar’s foreign merchandise trade for December 2025, detailing the value of exports—encompassing domestically produced goods and re-exports—as well as imports. In December 2025, the total value of merchandise exports »»»
QFC, ADGM and DIFC enhance cross-border data flow through reciprocal data protection adequacy recognition
DOHA: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), has reached reciprocal data protection adequacy recognition with ADGM and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This regulatory milestone reinforces the three financial centres’ commitment to establishing a robust data protection regime and regiona»»»
QSE records best monthly index performance since July 2025
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading with a slight decline of about 0.23 percent, after gains that lasted for three consecutive weeks, to close at 11,310 points. Its performance was distinguished by its ability to break through the 11,300-point level, which was a pre»»»
North Korea's Kim pushes regional development ahead of key party congress - UPI.com
North Korea's Kim Jong Un, seen here at a New Year celebration on Jan. 1, said a sweeping regional development initiative is on track to “transform” the country, state media reported Friday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a sweeping regional deve»»»
Trump to name Fed chair nominee Friday - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said he was to announced his nominee to replace U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will name his pick for the new Federal Reserve chair on Friday, following months o»»»
Geagea calls for handover of power not just arms south of Litani
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has rejected Sheikh Naim Qassem's remarks on the possibility of supporting Iran in case of U.S.-Israeli strikes against it. "Qassem's remarks are rejected in all standards," Geagea said, adding that Hezbollah's chief has violated all laws and has become "an outla»»»
Danone recalls baby formula in Germany, brand's products also sold in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The French company Danone is recalling several batches of Aptamil baby formula in Germany due to the detection of a toxic substance, foreign media report. At least three batches of the product, produced between May and August 2025, are involved. Germany’s Federal Office of Consumer Protection and F»»»
Around 800,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently abroad - | 24.KG
As of today, about 798,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are currently living abroad. Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration, Bakyt Darmankul uulu, said at a joint meeting of Eldik and Ala-Too deputy groups. He noted that 532,000 of them are in Russia. «However, only 341,000 citizens are »»»
Qatar banks record strong growth as assets hit QR2.148 trillion
Doha: Qatar’s banking sector witnessed robust growth as the total assets of the sector increased by 1 percent month-on-month (MoM) during November 2025 reaching QR2.148 trillion. The total assets expanded by 5 percent in November 2025 compared to a growth of 3.9 percent in 2023/2024. The assets gre»»»
QAMCO posts robust net profit of QR768m in 2025
Doha: Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO, a 50% joint venture partner in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), yesterday reported a net profit of QR768m for the year ended 31 December 2025, with an EPS of QR 0.138. Commenting on the financial and operational performance for the year ended 31»»»
Man who beat wife to death with a dumbbell told brother in law: ‘I am killing her’
“I am killing her,” he told her brother as he assaulted her with a dumbbell before hanging up. Five minutes later, he called back. “She is dead, come to the hospital,” the brother is quoted as saying to Indian media as he recalled the chilling murder of his four-month pregnant sister at the hands o»»»
Hungary’s population drops below key threshold as births hit 14-year low
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Berkane brace powers Al Wakrah to big win
DOHA: Redouane Berkane scored twice as Al Wakrah routed Al Shahania 4-0 in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) at Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium yesterday. Berkane opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 21st minute and added his second early in the second half, flicking home an Ayoub Assal cross i»»»
Waajidd claims Wadi Al Sail Cup in style
DOHA: Waajidd delivered a polished late-running performance to land the feature race, the Wadi Al Sail Cup, at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday, rounding off a competitive seven-race programme on the dirt. Owned by Khalid bin Ghanem Al-Kuwari and trained by Zuhair Mohsen, the four-year-old gelding was »»»
Kurdish-led Force and Syrian Government Reach New Agreement to Stabilize Ceasefire
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced a new agreement Friday with the country's central government intended to stabilize a ceasefire that ended weeks of fighting and to lay out the steps toward integration between the two sides. Under the agreement, the SDF said, security forces affili»»»
Top UAE court overturns woman’s medical retirement ruling
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that upheld the medical retirement of a government employee shortly before her death, determining instead that her service should be deemed to have ended on the date of her death. In its judgment, the court annulled an adminis»»»
UAE President issues Federal Decree granting Saeed Al Eter rank of 'Minister'
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Saeed Mohammed Saif Al Eter Al Dhanhani the rank of “Minister". The Decree comes into force from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Saeed Al Eter is current»»»
CSTO concerned about advance of “zones of instability” — Taalatbek Masadykov - | 24.KG
Eurasia today is a geopolitical center of the emerging multipolar world. The processes taking place here have a direct impact on the global political and military situation, including within the area of responsibility of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). CSTO Secretary General Taa»»»
Bulgaria: International Authorities Seize Domains of Zamunda and ArenaBG
Zamunda.net and ArenaBG.com—two of the largest torrent trackers not only in Bulgaria but across the region—have become targets of a joint operation involving U.S., European, and Bulgarian authorities. So far, the international effort has resulted in the seizure of some domains, but not the shutdown»»»
Huawei appoints Rajesh Nagpal as Vice President of Enterprise Business for UAE
Dubai: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nagpal as Vice President of Enterprise Business for Huawei UAE, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in local leadership and its comm»»»
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with oil
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, stepping up pressure on the Communist-run island and longtime US adversary. An executive order issued under a national emergency declaration did not specify tariff rates or name the countries whose expo»»»
Lopetegui inspects Qatar’s World Cup base in California
Doha: Manager Julen Lopetegui (pictured) conducted an inspection tour of the Qatar national football team’s planned training base in Santa Barbara, California. The visit is a key part of Al Annabi's preparations for their upcoming campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the Unite»»»
Qatar win silver at Asian Handball Championship
Qatar claimed the silver medal at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship in Kuwait after going down 26-29 to Bahrain in the final, a result that ended the national team’s bid for a seventh consecutive continental title. Bahrain held an 14-11 advantage at halftime before Qatar mounted a strong s»»»
Pepe Escobar: US-Russia - Why Resetting is So Hard to Do
A financial bombshell may be embedded in the annual BRICS summit later this year in India: the final consolidation and implementation of a BRICS unified payment system. Sherpas confirm that the Reserve Bank of India is totally on board to accelerate the full implementation of BRICS Pay - being test»»»
Mobile prices surge across Egypt’s local market
Mobile/ social media/ Internet The Mobile Phone Dealers Division at the Giza Chamber of Commerce has disclosed a new wave of price increases enacted by the majority of domestic smartphone manufacturers, with hikes ranging between 5 percent and 15 percent. In a press statement issued Thursday, Moham»»»
Trump Says 'Hopefully' No Need for Military Action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier »»»
Why UAE's February 'Snow Moon' is a must-see this Sunday
Dubai: The second full moon of the year, known as the Snow Moon, will illuminate the night sky on February 1, 2026, offering residents of the UAE and observers worldwide a celestial treat worth stepping outside to witness. This lunar event provides an excellent opportunity for both seasoned astrono»»»
UAE President issues Federal Decree granting Huda Al Hashimi rank of 'Minister'
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Huda Al Sayed Mohammed Al Hashimi the rank of “Minister". The Decree comes into force from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Al Hashimi, through her work a»»»
Kyrgyzstan to conduct interim monitoring of 12-year education implementation - | 24.KG
Interim monitoring and an analytical assessment of the implementation of 12-year education based on the results of the first half of the year will be conducted in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Education announced. According to the ministry, a comprehensive analysis based on questionnaires and observa»»»
Expert group to transform garment industry to be formed in Chamber of Commerce - | 24.KG
Temir Sariev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, held a working meeting with representatives of the garment industry to discuss key development issues. Following the discussion, a decision was made to establish an expert working group within the Chamber of Commerce and»»»
Tunis to host workshop on COMESA opportunities for Tunisian Exporters on Feb. 12
Tunis, Jan. 30, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) will host a technical workshop on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at its headquarters. The event will focus on the opportunities available to Tunisian exporters within the...»»»
Iran’s Army spokesman: US Aircraft Carriers Vulnerable to Iran Hypersonic Missiles
Iran’s Army spokesman has warned that any hostile action or miscalculation by the enemy will be met with an immediate and real-time response, stressing that US aircraft carriers are vulnerable to the country’s missiles. Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia, spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Ira»»»
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the EU’s decision to blacklist the IRGC as a terrorist organization, calling the move illegal and unjustified - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranians still daring to defy the regime chant 'death or freedom'
Iranians still daring to defy the regime chant "death or freedom". Very little information and few videos have been coming out of Iran with the internet blackout, but chilling images from a few days ago show the regime's brutal crackdown. Click on the video by Emerald Maxwell and Noémie Roche»»»
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, further increasing pressure on the communist-led island. The order did not specify the value of the tariffs or which countries would be targeted, leaving those d»»»
Deadly jihadist attack kills dozens in northeast Nigeria, including soldiers
Islamic State-aligned militants killed dozens of people, including soldiers, in an overnight attack in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state on Thursday, local sources said. The assault in Sabon Gari underscores persistent violence in a region where an Islamist insurgency since 2009 has killed over 40,00»»»
China interested in building agricultural machinery assembly plant in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov met with representatives of the China Agricultural Machinery Association, led by Executive Chairman Liu Huanli. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the China Agricultural Machinery Association is one of China’s key profess»»»
Majid Al Futtaim's discount store Sava opens in 2 new UAE shops ahead of Ramadan- Here's where they are
Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim has opened two new Sava discount stores in the UAE, expanding its footprint, just ahead of Ramadan. The new stores have opened in Ras Al Khaimah – Dahan, which launched on January 29, and Al Ain – Al Mutarid, which is set to open on January 31 at 10am. With these additions, »»»
Rough sea in north and maximum temperatures between 15 and 25°C
Tunis, January 30 (TAP) – The weather will be partly to mostly cloudy, with isolated rainfall in the northern regions and locally in central areas. Thunderstorms are expected at times in the extreme northwest, while the rest of the country will...»»»
Public help sought in effort to find and rescue injured whale off Volos
Port authorities in the town of Volos in central Greece have appealed to the public to report potential sightings of what appears to be a young whale spotted offshore that may be injured and requiring help. A statement from the Volos port authority said the whale is possibly a humpback – a rare vis»»»
Austria’s Kuhner claims top honours as H H The Father Amir’s Prix Tour 4 begins
DOHA: Austria’s Max Kuhner edged Britain’s Scott Brash to claim top honours as the fourth and final tour of the inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 got underway at Al Shaqab. Riding the 12-year-old mare Greece 5 at the Longines Outdoor Arena, Kuhner clocked a spectacular 65.91 seconds to win »»»
Venum 3 set to ignite Katara with WBC title clashes
Doha: Combat sport fans in Qatar are in for a treat once again, courtesy of Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF), when the Venum Fight 3 unfolds as part of the 8th Katara Boxing Championship at the Katara Amphitheater tomorrow. The premier combat sports showcase, bringing together elite Mua»»»
GERB Leader to Take Part in Two-Day EPP Summit in Zagreb
GERB leader Boyko Borissov will take part in the European People’s Party (EPP) Summit, which will be held on Friday and Saturday in Zagreb, Croatia, GERB’s press centre said. The meeting will bring together leaders of parties from the largest political family in Europe at a time of growing geopolit»»»
Trump declares national emergency over Cuba - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency in respect with Cuba. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning Cuba, creating a new mechanism to impose tariffs on imp»»»
Global gold prices retreat from historic peaks amid natural market correction
Gold bullion Global gold prices witnessed a notable decline during Friday’s trading sessions, following a week of aggressive and consecutive gains that propelled the precious metal to unprecedented historic levels. Despite the price per ounce dropping by approximately $250 from the peak recorded on»»»
Your Swiggy, Flipkart orders will soon get you an Etihad Airways flight ticket
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s flag carrier Etihad Airways has expanded its loyalty programme across India, tying up with major consumer brands including Flipkart and Swiggy, allowing Indian travellers to earn and redeem airline miles through everyday spending. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»