Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from HE Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Sifi Ghrieb. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation r»»»

Like almost all our hormones, cortisol, known as the “stress hormone,” rises and falls naturally depending on a number of factors. But if you're living in a constant state of stress, cortisol production can get stuck on overdrive, which can be damaging to your health. That's why we asked experts to»»»

Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the country to protest the bloc’s listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group. The EU listed the Guard as a terror group last week over its part in the bloody crackdown on nationwide protests in January.»»»

DUBAI, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry Undersecretary Marwa Al-Juaidan said on Monday that GCC states share firm economic integration principles that support the unified Gulf market and open wider opportunities for partnership and investment.Speaking at the opening of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced the launch of the thirteenth edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition in Qatar, “AgriteQ 2026,” which will be held under the generous patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin A»»»

On Feb. 2, 1848, the war between the United States and Mexico formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 1 of 8 | Street peddlers sell souvenirs to people in cars waiting to enter the United States at the border crossing in Mexicali, Mexico on April 4, 2019. On February 2, »»»

President Iliana Yotova has announced that consultations with parliamentary groups on the formation of a caretaker government will begin on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists in the village of Delchevo, she stressed that the selection of a caretaker prime minister is not a personal decision of the he»»»

Israeli occupation forces are escalating their attacks in the West Bank on a daily basis. Palestinian cities and villages are witnessing frequent incursions, widespread arrests, house raids, and the bulldozing of Palestinian property. These attacks are part of an ongoing policy to intensify militar»»»

Eight OPEC+ countries on Sunday have agreed to maintain a planned pause in their oil output hikes for March. The eight countries—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—reaffirmed their commitment to oil market stability, based on a stable global economic outlook »»»

In December 2025, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 6.0%, the same value as in November 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday.Women's unemployment rate was higher than that of men by 0.2 percentage pointsAccording to the INS,»»»

The soft drinks and bottled water industry has a stable and significant contribution to GDP, represents the main employer in the beverage manufacturing sector in Romania and a major net contributor to the state budget, providing over 0.6% of Romania's GDP, shows the study "Socio-economic impact of »»»

The distribution of companies in the top 5,000 across Romania's historical regions highlights a remarkable concentration of domestic entrepreneurship in Moldavia, Dobrogea and Oltenia, where local companies account for over three quarters of the total, while in the Bucharest-Ilfov region foreign co»»»

The European Commission decided on Friday to start an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to 23 member states, including Romania, for failing to communicate the full transposition of the Directive on consumer credit agreements, a press release from the European Commission in»»»

The Government approved, at its Friday meeting, a EUR 9 billion increase in the value of the sovereign Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme.According to a press release from the Executive, the total ceiling of the programme will be raised from EUR 90 billion to EUR 99 billion."The MTN programme is a no»»»

The Government approved, on Friday, by ordinance, new measures to ensure good financial management of European funds, through mechanisms to prevent the occurrence of irregularities in their management and to strengthen the administration framework of reimbursable and non-reimbursable European funds»»»

The European Commission decided to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with its obligations on the landfill of waste under the Treaty of Accession for Romania and the Landfill Directive (Directive 1999/31/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/850), a rel»»»

Romania enters 2026 with a budget deficit of 7.65% of GDP, with the target being to lower it to 6% of GDP, while maintaining a very large dpensind envelope for public investments, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare informs on Friday.'We are entering 2026 with a deficit of just 7.65% of GDP, but with»»»

The Government approved, on Friday, by ordinance, an amendment to the Fiscal Code aimed at aligning national domestic provisions with the OECD Framework Convention on taxation.According to a press release issued by the Executive, the measure concerns the repeal of an article, at the request of the »»»

The Romanian-German business community is calling for European unity in an international context marked by geopolitical and economic uncertainty, investors' representatives said at the New Year Reception of the Romanian - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania)."Europe is strong when »»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) finds that the Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the Sovereign Order of Malta contributes to further strengthening the very good bilateral relations based on the shared commitment to the same principles and values in »»»

Secretary of State with Romania's Transport Ministry, Ionut-Cristian Savoiu, said on Friday that Romania has the opportunity to start practical work on the development of the Baltic Sea - Black Sea - Aegean Sea corridor, news agency BTA reports.Speaking ahead of a meeting between Bulgaria, Greece, »»»

Twelve states, including Romania, warned of the growing risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine during a special session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna on Friday, news agency DPA reports.The countries stressed in a joint declaration that Russia's daily attacks on Ukraine's»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu met Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne, during his visit to Bucharest, with talks focusing on strengthening the European project, preserving member states unity and enhancing the European Union's resilience amid current internati»»»

Authorities in Romania and Ukraine discussed on Friday the consolidation of energy interconnections and the increase of the cross-border electricity exchange capacity, the Ministry of Energy announced."During the discussions held at the technical and institutional level to consolidate energy interc»»»

President Nicusor Dan had a discussion with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, on energy security on Friday.The announcement was made by the Ukrainian president on his Facebook account."I spoke with Nicusor Dan about joint energy-related projects, which could significantly strengthen th»»»

Minister of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan Meder Mashiev reported on ongoing efforts to increase green spaces in Kyrgyzstan at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy and Ecology of Parliament. He stated that a range of measures are being implemented to expand green spaces and promote the na»»»

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Saudi Arabia closed 2025 with economic performance that exceeded expectations, recording an annual growth of 4.5 percent. The result not only surpassed the International Monetary Fund’s latest forecast of 4.3 percent, but also marked the Kingdom’s highest growth rate in three years, compared with 2»»»

Can you hear the sound of ka-ching in the air? We certainly can, and that’s because February is turning out to be a month of green opportunity. Big Ticket – Abu Dhabi’s fabulous ladder to fame and fortune – is returning with a chance to win Dh15 million as the grand prize! (Winners to be announced »»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has outlined where electric bicycles and e-scooters can be used — and where they are prohibited — across the emirate. The rules aim to enhance road safety, maintain smooth traffic flow, and support efficient urban mobility. Also Read: Abu Dhabi r»»»

Impeachment in the Philippines was designed as a Constitutional safeguard — a mechanism to hold the powerful to account. Today, it is increasingly being treated like a Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) or a dedicated Roblox real-time strategy game, played most deftly by the country’s dominant dynasti»»»

Weather conditions through most of Greece are set to improve Monday, following heavy rains that caused some flooding near Larissa and on several islands. The coastal area of Agiokambos near Larissa suffered flooding following Sunday’s rain, while problems were also reported on the islands of Santor»»»

At the beginning of 2026, the labor market in Bulgaria is shaped less by sudden disruptions and more by gradual but persistent transformations. Employers, institutions, and employees enter the year with cautious expectations, influenced by economic uncertainty in Europe, technological acceleration,»»»

Sydney, Australia: Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, but warned some youngsters may be bypassing age verification technology. The platform urged the Australian authorities to oblige app stores to check users' ages as an »»»

As the United States seeks to activate the joint Syrian-Israeli Mechanism Committee and invite it to meet again within the next two weeks, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu is further disputing with Washington over Damascus. The government considers th»»»

By Salem Al-Methen ABU DHABI, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum opened on Monday hosted as part of the "UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever" week which runs until February 4 across all emirates of the country.The forum brings together Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the UAE »»»

In what is possibly a crime of passion, a man was found dead in his home in Bilbao's Uribarri neighbourhood, reported NDTV. His corpse had been mutilated in a way that pointed to personal vendetta. Besides several stab wounds, his genitals had been severed. The man’s Spanish partner has been arrest»»»

Snowfall across Bulgaria will continue on Monday, February 2. Precipitation is expected to ease toward the late afternoon, when clouds will gradually break and begin to thin. Temperatures will remain low throughout the day, with minimum values between minus 6 and 4 degrees Celsius. In Sofia, mornin»»»

Commuters jumped in fright as a snake slithered across a city train platform in Australia, proving nowhere is safe from the nation's creepy-crawlies. Footage showed the small serpent wriggling down the platform in the city of Sydney on Sunday night. One woman abandoned her bike after spotting the s»»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is continuing to roll out new cycling track projects across Abu Dhabi Island and surrounding mainland areas, reinforcing its push for sustainable mobility and integrated transport infrastructure. The expansion aims to encourage residents to adopt»»»

Directors’ Institute – World Council of Directors (DI-WCD), a globally recognised organisation specialising in board governance, director readiness, and board capability development, has announced its Dubai Board Readiness Seminar, scheduled for 13 February 2026 at 10:00 AM IST, to be held at the A»»»

In 2025, new car registrations across the European Union reached 10,822,831 vehicles, reflecting a moderate increase of 1.8% compared to 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Despite this growth, total sales remain well below pre-pandemic levels. Battery elect»»»

The Cuban authorities would have to reach an agreement with Washington if they want to avoid a humanitarian crisis, US President Donald Trump has warned. Earlier this week, Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs on goods from any countries that sell oil to Cuba, further strengthening an »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of State for Economy, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the Government of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Federal Republic of Germany, H E Paul Frederic Holler, and the ac»»»

Damascus, Feb.02 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar on Sunday discussed with Algeria’s Ambassador to Damascus Abdelkader Kasmi al-Hassani ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting a»»»

The Greater Athens region will be without taxi services on Tuesday and Wednesday as cabbies hold a new two-day strike. The Attica taxi drivers’ union (SATA) is protesting electric transition timelines and competition from other driving services providers, while seeking tax breaks and permission for»»»