Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has said her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, being named in new files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein dredged up "painful times in my marriage". She told an NPR podcast she feels "unbelievable sadness" about the Epstein »»»

Renewed tensions on the high seas overshadowed plans for nuclear talks as a US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Middle East on Tuesday White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that US envoy Steve Witkoff is still expected "to h»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and with the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) launched the 10th Field Disaster Management Training C»»»

The list of some of the world's most rich and powerful people with ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has lengthened with the latest US government release of millions of new files from its investigation into the disgraced financier. The 30 January drop of new material - dubbed the Epstein fi»»»

Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to hit a $1tn (730bn) market valuation, propelling it into a small group dominated by tech firms. The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and its success in drawing in price-conscious shoppers. Wall Street has also r»»»

Ankara, Feb.3 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, reaffirming Turkey’s support for Syria’s stability and discussing regional issues, Turkish officials said. Erdogan said Turkey would cooperate with Saudi Arabia on efforts to rebuild S»»»

Tourists walk in front of classic cars in Havana, Cuba, in March 2024. Tourism has fallen off sharply, putting severe pressure on the country's economy. File Photo by Yander Zamora/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Cuba's tourism sector has fallen to historic lows at a time when the island most needs foreign cur»»»

The ​US ‌military shot ​down on ‍Tuesday an ​Iranian ​drone that ⁠approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier ‌in the Arabian ​Sea, a ‌US ‍official told ⁠Reuters on Tuesday. Also Read: Iran-US tensions: Why the Strait of Hormuz is a potential flashpointThe Iranian Shahed-139 surveillance dr»»»

PepsiCo is to cut the prices of some of its snack products in the US, following backlash against previous price hikes and pressure in the face of appetite-suppressing GLP-1 jabs. Products including Doritos, Lays (known as Walkers in the UK) and Cheetos will be cheaper in the US from this week. The »»»

Ankara, Feb.3 (SANA) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said Syria’s future can only be built through the will of its people, stressing that Ankara will continue to support efforts aimed at strengthening the country’s stability and unity. In an interview published Tuesday by Asharq Al-Awsat»»»

Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the country's bloody crackdown on nationwide pro»»»

Paris: French authorities summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a "voluntary interview" and searched the local offices of his social media network X on Tuesday in a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes, prosecutors said. The operation comes as both Britain and the European Uni»»»

1 of 5 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a press conference after the House Republican weekly caucus meeting on Jan. 7. The House will meet today to try to pass spending bills to end the partial government shutdown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Th»»»

January was a particularly wet month, with rainfall in Athens exceeding the monthly average by 50%, the National Observatory said Tuesday. Aaccording to the observatory’s meteo.gr website, the total amount of rain that fell in the Greater Athens region between October 2025 and January 2026 is almos»»»

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has removed thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein from its website after victims said their identities had been compromised. Lawyers for Epstein's victims said a lack of redactions in the files released on Friday had "turned upside down" the lives of n»»»

The anticipated US strike on Iran, widely expected on February 1, ultimately did not take place. American forces had been deployed across the region, logistical chains aligned, and operational scenarios prepared. The decision to halt action at the final stage has been interpreted by some observers »»»

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah on Tuesday demanded the state to shoulder its responsibilities, accusing it of inadequacy, negligence, helplessness, and even complicity. "The state is responsible for its people, and we want it to fulfill its duties," Fadlallah said, adding that Hezbollah is working t»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, Saudi media said, his first visit to the kingdom in over two years as Saudi Arabia moves closer to its rival-turned-ally. Ties between Turkey and Saudi Arabia have steadily recovered in recent years, with the countries cooperating»»»

The German government has presented its ‘Annual Report on the Economy’ (‘Jahreswirtschaftsbericht’) for 2026. Given the topic, it is not a long document – 136 pages – and if you expect exciting ideas, you will be disappointed. That’s because this is, of course, a thoroughly political work, in the w»»»

The aftermath of a drone strike Tuesday on an apartment building in Kyiv, one of several badly damaged in a large-scale airborne assault overnight after Russian forces ended a week-long pause in attacks it had observed to "create favorable conditions for negotiations." Photo by Stringer/EPA Feb. 3 »»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC held a series of meetings with representatives of major U.S. companies—Pangea Global, Mooney Group, TETHYS Gateway Investment—as well as the Nasdaq stock exchange during the B5+1 Business Forum. The negotiations were chaired by Kyrgyzaltyn Management Board Chairman Kubat Abdraimov.»»»

Dubai: After reports of widespread fake Kuwait e-visa services cheating Indian job-seekers, investigators say scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods — from professional-looking websites to forged digital documents that appear official at first glance. Victims are often approached thr»»»

Russia has launched its biggest aerial attack on Ukraine in some time, targeting power plants and energy infrastructure in Kyiv and many other locations. The strikes were launched as temperatures dropped below minus 20C (-4F) overnight and have left more than 1,000 tower blocks in the capital witho»»»

Geneva, Feb. 03 (SANA) UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih said humanitarian needs in Syria remain “immense,” underscoring the necessity of increased international support to ensure the success of recovery efforts and the sustainability of refugee returns. In a statement released Monday »»»

Israeli airstrikes targeted two buildings Monday in the southern towns of Kfar Tibnit and Ain Qana after the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings. The Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said the buildings contained "military infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah." In an »»»

Tokyo: Unusually heavy snow killed at least 30 people in Japan in the past two weeks, officials said on Tuesday, as the government deployed troops to help clear huge drifts that left residents in the country's north struggling to leave home. Authorities recorded up to 4.5 metres (14 feet) of snowfa»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged Arab countries to stand by Lebanon and to participate in the army support conference that will be held next month in Paris, as he attended on Tuesday the World Governments Summit in the UAE. Salam said Lebanon is committed to reforms that would encourage investments»»»

The United States has significantly widened its visa restrictions, fully or partially suspending visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries, along with individuals travelling on documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, under a new presidential proclamation that took effect on Jan»»»

Sudanese army forces broke Tuesday a siege by the Rapid Support Forces on the South Kordofan state capital Kadugli, two army sources told AFP. "Our forces have entered Kadugli and lifted the siege," one said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. Famine-hit K»»»

Ali Shamkhani, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, spoke on the nuclear issue late Monday saying that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and suggesting that if the talks with the US happened, they would be indirect at the beginning, then moving to direct talks if a deal appeared to be at»»»

A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza from Egypt late Monday after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays. Their arrival came hours after a small group of medical evacuees was ferried from the territory into Egypt. The reopening of the crossing m»»»

Doha, Qatar: YouTuber Prajakta Koli, who is among India’s most-loved content creators, voiced her surprise at the impact that K-drama and other foreign language films are having in the country. Advancement in technology and the expansion of multiple OTT platforms have enabled this shift, ensuring t»»»

At a moment when rapid technological acceleration coincides with rising digital risks and a profound reshaping of global economic power, the United Arab Emirates stands out as a forward-looking state that recognised early on that technology is no longer merely a driver of growth. It has become a pi»»»

A meeting between the United States and Iran is likely to take place in Turkey on February 6, an Arab official told AFP on Tuesday, after Tehran called for the restart of nuclear talks and Washington warned of consequences if a deal was not reached. "A meeting between U.S. negotiators and senior Ir»»»

As a growing American naval armada moves into position in the Gulf of Oman, the long-simmering confrontation between Washington and Tehran is entering one of its most dangerous phases in years. While diplomacy remains officially on the table, starting in several days, regional experts warn that mis»»»

Dubai: The UAE has urged the United States and Iran to enter direct negotiations to avoid another destabilising conflict in the Middle East, warning that the region has already paid a heavy price for repeated confrontations. Also Read: World Governments Summit 2026 opens with record global particip»»»

Iran's president said Tuesday that he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on n»»»

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah are set to be the UAE’s most sought-after destinations for international travellers in 2026, according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends Report. The surge is largely driven by holidaymakers prioritising hotel experiences, with Dubai leading the pack in advance hotel bookin»»»

Gold and silver rose on Tuesday, rebounding from their steepest two-day drop in decades after Kevin Warsh was nominated as the next US Federal Reserve chair and a hike in CME margin requirements put the brakes on the metals' record rally. Spot gold climbed 4.1% to $4,854.56 an ounce by 0623 GMT. On»»»

The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks. President Donald Trump on Monday announced the start of “»»»

Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said, as a brief truce announced by US President Donald Trump gave way to renewed attacks in freezing conditions. Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv and "various towns" during c»»»

A year and a half after Marius Borg Høiby was arrested by police over a violent episode at a woman's flat's in Oslo, the son of Norway's crown princess is going on trial in the biggest case to come to court here for years. The seven-week trial opens at Oslo district court on Tuesday against a backd»»»

Unusually heavy snow in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, officials said Tuesday, including a 91-year-old woman found under a three-meter pile outside her home. The central government has deployed troops to help residents in Aomori, the heaviest-hit region where as much as »»»

Bad Bunny, a Grammy-winning Puerto Rican star and Billboard’s 2025 Artist of the Year, rose to fame after his 2017 hit Soy Peor. A vocal critic of US immigration enforcement, he has avoided US tour dates, making his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show a high-profile and divisive choice.»»»

Iran is considering resuming nuclear talks with the US, possibly in Turkey between envoy Steve Witkoff and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Tensions remain high after a deadly crackdown on protests and a US naval buildup, as Reza Sayah, Tehran correspondent, explains.»»»

Dubai: Dhurandhar, the high-octane spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar which made massive waves at the box office, is all set to roll out the second chapter of the franchise. The makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge will release the teaser this afternoon at 12:12 PM IST (10.42pm UAE time), and ahea»»»

The long-awaited French budget for 2026 was finally adopted on Monday, after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu had taken to a constitutional provision to force it through – then survived two no-confidence votes after doing so. The budget includes a major boost in French military spending, a move whi»»»

Japan retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 metres during a test mission aimed at reducing reliance on China, the government said on Monday. Officials said the world-first operation would be analysed to determine mineral content, calling it a significant step for e»»»

Turkish manufacturers continued to face challenging business conditions as 2026 got under way, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturing Index (PMI) for January. The healt»»»

Turkish manufacturers continued to face challenging business conditions as 2026 got under way, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturing Index (PMI) for January. The healt»»»