Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has entered negotiations with the United States “with open eyes,” stressing that the Islamic Republic will not retreat from its rights. Araghchi made the remarks in a post on X on Friday from Oman, where he was set to hold talks with US negotiators aimed at»»»

After a marathon sitting lasting more than ten hours, Bulgaria’s National Assembly adopted amendments to the Electoral Code on second reading, significantly reducing the number of polling stations abroad in countries outside the European Union. Under the new rules, no more than 20 polling stations »»»

The World Economic Forum, which organizes the Davos summit, said Thursday that it would conduct an independent review into its chief executive's interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende, 60, has since 2017 been president of the WEF, wh»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, says neither Israel nor Hamas are interested in moving to phase 2 of the ceasefire because "Israel's prime directive is annexation of the West Bank, and Hamas' prime directive is to take o»»»

Uranium enrichment might be the main dispute at the US-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman – but the key sticking point is Iran’s ballistic missiles programme, which the US wants to add to the table at the talks. Here are some of major issues at stake when negotiators meet in Muscat.  Iran »»»

As vice-president of the chamber of commerce in the eastern Turkish city of Van, Fevzi Celiktas's job is to boost the local economy. But he has one major problem: his neighbors. "We have some of the most feared countries in the world right on our doorstep: Iraq, Syria, and Iran," he told AFP. "This»»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan urged citizens to strictly comply with legislation when drilling and operating groundwater wells for drinking and technical needs. According to the ministry, legal drilling of a well requires: Once a well is put into»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a decision for Kyrgyzstan to accede to an agreement aimed at strengthening land transport connectivity in Central Asia. The document is intended to promote the development of international transportation, create favorable conditions for Kyrgyz car»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the Governor-General of New Zealand HE Cindy Kiro on the occasion of her country's National Day.»»»

DOHA: The Middle East has the potential to become one of the world’s leading hubs for artificial intelligence (AI), driven by abundant energy resources, large-scale infrastructure investment, and a rapidly expanding digital economy, according to Amit Jain (pictured), CEO and co-founder of Luma AI. »»»

Doha: British athletics legend Sir Mo Farah, now a resident of Qatar, took centre stage for the closing session at Web Summit Qatar 2026 to discuss his transition from Olympic champion to entrepreneur, emphasising the powerful intersection of sports and business innovation. In an engaging discussio»»»

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie conducted an inspection visit to a number of meadows within Al Reem Reserve, including Rawdat Al Nu’man, Al Ham, Al Haime, and the Umm Al Maa area, in addition to Ashirij Nature Reserve. The visit co»»»

DOHA: In the context of strengthening coordination and integration among entities concerned with charitable work in the country, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, held an expanded meeting with Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Charitab»»»

Between 2019 and 2023, Bulgaria’s industrial sector has experienced a significant contraction, with roughly 104,557 jobs lost, nearly half of them in the processing industry, amounting to almost 15% of the country’s industrial workforce. The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CI»»»

The Russian proposal to extend the New START Treaty is a peaceful approach that serves the interests of humanity, says Lebanese international relations professor and US expert Habib Badawi, while a new nuclear arms race would not benefit the US or Russia. “The nuclear arms race does not serve the i»»»

The expiration of the New START treaty eliminates the last mandatory restrictions and inspection rules for the strategic arsenals of the US and Russia, retired Lebanese Army general and political analyst Hassan Jouni tells Sputnik. “In terms of stability, allowing New START to expire without a new,»»»

DOHA: Under the auspices of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and in the presence of Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the 49th Electoral General»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has issued a stern reprimand to Kanybek Tumanbaev, Head of the Presidential Affairs Department, over the use of an emotional tone during a meeting with vendors at Osh market. The President’s press secretary, Askat Alagozov, reported on social media. Sadyr Japar»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City will host National Sport Day activities on February 10, featuring a mix of recreational and competitive activities aimed at promoting fitness, participation, and community engagement. Running from 7am to 3pm, the programme will include the Education City»»»

More uncertainty can push Russia to a higher alert, deploying more tactical and strategic nuclear warheads on board submarines sailing out from the Kola Peninsula. Today marks the final day of the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. It is the end of a»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the issuance of visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH) will begin on February 8. The move was unveiled as part of a detailed operational calendar for Hajj affairs offices. It comes as part of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's ongo»»»

There will be no parliamentary sitting on Friday, the MPs decided. The proposal was made by Denitsa Sacheva of GERB–UDF, after a 14-hour long session on Thursday. Friday’s agenda included a Question Time for the outgoing government. National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan announced that the next plen»»»

Taiwan's premier zoo aims to grab the spotlight this Lunar New Year with its efforts to protect an endangered species of horse native to central Asia that was once extinct in the wild. The festival ushering in the Year of the Horse will draw attention to the zoo's four specimens of Przewalski's hor»»»

As the UAE pivots from a resource-based economy to an industrial innovation hub, technology leaders see the region reshaping global energy operations through automation, sustainability and advanced manufacturing Abu Dhabi is no longer defined solely by the energy it produces. Increasingly, it is be»»»

Dubai: There's a new face drawing crowds at Dubai Safari Park and at just a few months old, she's already standing nearly two meters tall. Zuri, a Southern giraffe calf born late last year, represents far more than an adorable addition to the park. Her arrival signals a meaningful victory in the fi»»»

Arnifi, a Middle East-focused, technology-driven platform, announced the launch of arni.ai at Web Summit Qatar, marking a new era in how businesses plan, structure, and expand across the GCC. A first of its kind globally, arni.ai’s organogram tool enables founders to visually design and evaluate co»»»

DOHA: Now in its sixth year, the annual “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (the ‘Forum’), held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), will take place from May 12–14, 2026, in Doha. Held under the guiding theme, ‘The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power and the»»»

Members of the women’s cell of Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami organization have been detained in Nooken district, Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, during counterterrorism operations in Nooken district of Jalal-Abad region, »»»

Preferential Tulpar cards will be confiscated if they are handed over for use by other people. Ulanbek Beishenbaev, Director of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, announced at a meeting of the Standing Commission of Bishkek City Council. MP Emir Marlisbekov asked how t»»»

The US has warned its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing escalating tensions with Tehran. The advisory, issued by the Virtual US Embassy, urged Americans to have a departure plan independent of US government assistance, due to security risks, travel disruptions, and ongoing u»»»

The slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi will be buried in a town south of the capital that remains loyal to the family, relatives said Thursday. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen by some as Libya's heir apparent, was shot dead in his home in the northwestern city of Zintan on Tuesday. H»»»

DOHA: The fourth edition of the Souq Waqif International Dates Exhibition opened yesterday at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, bringing together regional exhibitors and visitors from across the world to showcase a wide range of dates and date-based products. The exhibition features premium varieti»»»

Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, two days before voters go to the polls in a snap election that will test her authority at home and her strategy abroad. The US president’s i»»»

Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, two days before voters go to the polls in a snap election that will test her authority at home and her strategy abroad. The US president’s i»»»

Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, two days before voters go to the polls in a snap election that will test her authority at home and her strategy abroad. The US president’s i»»»

Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, two days before voters go to the polls in a snap election that will test her authority at home and her strategy abroad. The US president’s i»»»

Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, two days before voters go to the polls in a snap election that will test her authority at home and her strategy abroad. The US president’s i»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H E Friedrich Merz co-chaired the meeting of the Qatari-German Business Roundtable, held in Doha yesterday. At the outset of the meeting, t»»»

New York: Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General H E Stephane Dujarric welcomed the progress announced by Qatar in the talks it facilitated between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), indicating that this inclu»»»

Police say a crew forced Romanian migrants to beg at busy Athens intersections after luring them from villages near Bacau with promises of factory jobs paying up to €1,200 a month. Investigators identified 12 victims and arrested three suspects last Tuesday, including a married couple. One victim t»»»

“The political status quo has decided to restrict the ability of our compatriots abroad to vote. This is yet another step in its attempts to preserve its power by limiting democratic rights,”former president Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook in connection with the amendments to the Election Code adopte»»»

Top US military officer General Dan Caine met with Rodolphe Haykal this week, a spokesman said Thursday, after a previously planned visit by the Lebanese army commander to Washington was scrapped. Caine held talks with Haykal on Tuesday and Qatar's defense chief the day before, "reaffirming the imp»»»

Authorities have evacuated more than 140,000 people from their homes since heavy rainfall flooded several provinces in northern Morocco last week, the interior ministry said Thursday. Authorities have not announced any casualties, and the national weather service forecast heavy rains and strong win»»»

In December 2025, the volume of retail trade was 4.0% higher according to raw data, or 3.5% higher in calendar adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.1% in specialized and non-specia»»»

Japan's 64-year-old PM ⁠Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Amy Catalinac, Associate Professor of Politics at New York University, says that Takaichi ha»»»

President Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye is working hard to prevent US-Iran tensions from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, as the two adversaries signal that disagreement over Tehran’s missile arsenal threatens to torpedo a deal. Speaking to reporters on a return flight from a visit to Egy»»»

At today’s Government Info press briefing, Gergely Gulyás, Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, and Eszter Vitályos presented the latest decisions taken at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. Minister Gulyás stated that while the European Commission plans to spend around €3 billion on implementin»»»