Watch: Michigan teacher earns Guinness World Record for 67-year career - UPI.com
Feb. 3 (UPI) -- A 90-year-old English teacher in Michigan was awarded a Guinness World Record for her 67-year career in the classroom. Beverly Hannett-Price, who teaches English at Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, was presented with her Guinness World Records certificate for the longest»»»
Petkovic: Tripartite pact of Albania, Croatia and Pristina directly aimed against Serbia
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday defence cooperation among Albania, Croatia and Pristina was a direct threat to regional stability in the Western Balkans, and noted that the tripartite pact was directly aimed against Serbia. Com»»»
Four Out of Every 10 Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Says WHO
Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases could be prevented if people avoided a range of risk factors including smoking, drinking, air pollution and certain infections, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. New research published on the eve of World Cancer Day estimated that 38 percent of all»»»
US Tanker Approached by Iranian Gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Tuesday that a US-flagged tanker was approached and challenged by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, before continuing on its way. The Stena Imperative was approached by three pairs of small armed boats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary »»»
Saudi Crown Prince, Russian pres. discuss coop., global affairs
RIYADH, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Tuesday bilateral relations and ways to promote existing cooperation. This came during a phone call made by the Saudi Crown Prince, which focused on promoting bila»»»
Iranian gunboats approach US tanker in Strait of Hormuz
British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Tuesday that a US-flagged tanker was approached and challenged by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, before continuing on its way. The Stena Imperative was approached by three pairs of small armed boats belonging to the Revolutionary Guards w»»»
Magnitude 6 quake shakes Myanmar, strong tremors felt in Kolkata and Bangladesh
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck central Myanmar late Tuesday, sending strong tremors across eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh, authorities and seismological data show. The seismic event caused people in locations such as Kolkata, West Bengal, and Dhaka, Bangladesh to feel the ground shake»»»
Cairo seeks private investment in water utility lands for tourism and commercial development
Egypt plans to offer land owned by its water and sanitation utility to private investors for the construction of hotels, commercial units, and solar power plants to secure sustainable funding for infrastructure maintenance, the cabinet said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meet»»»
Egypt seeks industrial integration with Türkiye to boost joint manufacturing: Finance Minister
Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, said Egypt is seeking deeper economic integration with Türkiye that would enable joint manufacturing and exporting to global markets, highlighting the complementary nature of both countries’ economic capabilities. Speaking during an open video-conference dialogu»»»
World Bank, Egypt review $200m Cairo pollution project and green growth strategy
The World Bank and Egypt have reviewed the progress of the $200m Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management Project alongside a broader green growth strategy, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Tuesday. The air pollution project, which is su»»»
Egypt’s ready-made garments exports to Europe surge 180% over five years
Egypt’s ready-made garments exports to Europe have recorded a sharp increase of 180% over the past five years, reflecting the sector’s growing integration into global supply chains, according to the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE). As part of its strategic efforts to strengthen Egypt’s posit»»»
MSMEDA extends EGP 400m SME financing to Banque du Caire
Banque du Caire has signed a new EGP 400m financing agreement with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Egypt through the bank’s nationwide branch network. The agreement aligns with Banque du Caire’s strategy to pr»»»
Egypt aims to double $12bn annual FDI through sweeping economic reforms, El-Khatib says
Egypt currently attracts an average of $12bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) annually and has the capacity to double this figure through ongoing structural reforms, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from Moody’s Ratings, w»»»
Erdogan: Syria’s future can only be shaped by the will of its People
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»»»
GOP: Clintons have noon deadline to clarify Epstein testimony terms - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Former President Bill Clinton and former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attend President Donald Trump's inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. House Republicans gave the Clintons until noon Tuesday ago agree to terms for their testimon»»»
Heavy snowfall throws Budapest traffic into chaos
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Spain, Portugal on Alert as Storm Arrives
The Iberian Peninsula on Tuesday braced for a violent storm, with southern Spain shutting schools and Portugal placed on fresh alert after severe weather killed five people last week. Spanish weather agency AEMET issued its highest red alert for Wednesday in the Ronda and Grazalema areas of the sou»»»
Iran's President Seeks 'Fair and Equitable Negotiations' with the United States
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»»»
UNIFIL Calls on Israeli Enemy to Stop Violating Blue Line, UN Resolution 1701 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNIFIL Calls on Israeli Enemy to Stop Violating Blue Line, UN Resolution 1701 03-02-2026 19:09 PM A UNIFIL patrol at Al-Khardali road in so»»»
Kuwait PM heads to UAE for World Governments Summit
KUWAIT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation have left for the UAE to head Kuwait's delegation participating in the World Governments Summit (WGS 2026) in Dubai.His Highness the Prime Minister was seen off at the air»»»
Bucharest ranks among Europe’s Top 20 Cities for Filming in 2026
Bucharest has just secured a place in the Top 20 European cities worth filming in for 2026, according to a new industry ranking published by ScoutAround, a data-driven film location platform used by producers and creatives across Europe. The capital of Romania ranked 13th overall in the list, stand»»»
Air India, IndiGo planes’ wingtips collide at Mumbai Airport
Dubai: The wingtips of two aircraft — an Air India Airbus A320 and an IndiGo A320 — scraped each other on the ground at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday, officials confirmed to local media. The Air India flight, AI 2732, was scheduled to depart for Coimbatore, while the IndiGo flight, 6E 791, had arrived »»»
Defence Ministry Releases One-Year Report: Personnel Shortage Down to 20.1%, Recruitment Temporarily Suspended
The Ministry of Defence released a report on one year of governance, noting that the personnel shortfall in the Bulgarian Armed Forces has been reduced to 20.1%, while the recruitment of military personnel has been temporarily suspended due to the domestic political crisis and the extended budget f»»»
Macut: Serbia one of world’s most prepared countries for new tech challenges
DUBAI - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Tuesday that, at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai, Serbia had presented itself as one of the countries that were the most prepared for new technological challenges, above all, in the field of artificial intelligence. "We belong in the small number o»»»
Syria Govt Forces Enter Qamishli Under Agreement with Kurds
Syrian government forces entered the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli on Tuesday as part of a deal agreed last week to gradually integrate the Kurds' forces and institutions into the state. The arrival came after government security personnel entered the mixed Kurdish-Arab city of Hasakeh and the »»»
NATO Says ‘Planning Underway’ for New Arctic Mission
NATO said Tuesday that military planning has started for a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic, after US President Donald Trump made protecting the region central to his demands for Greenland. "Planning is underway for a NATO enhanced vigilance activity, named Arctic Sentry," said Martin »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Let us work on the titles of national honor and sovereignty, which are four– halt of the aggression, the enemy withdrawal, release of prisoners, and reconstruction - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Let us work on the titles of national honor and sovereignty, which are four– halt of the aggression, the enemy withdrawal, r»»»
France summons Musk for questioning as X deepfake backlash grows
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»»»
UAE opens digital visa hub in Beirut, taking e-services global
Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is set to open an electronic visa issuance centre in Beirut, extending the country’s digital government services beyond its borders and reinforcing long-standing ties with Lebanon. The new centre is expected to »»»
NATO says 'planning underway' for new Arctic mission
Brussels: NATO said Tuesday that military planning has started for a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic, after US President Donald Trump made protecting the region central to his demands for Greenland. "Planning is underway for a NATO enhanced vigilance activity, named Arctic Sentry," sa»»»
QSE index closes higher
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed higher on Tuesday by 15.87 points, or 0.14 percent, to reach 11,420.88 points. During the session, a total of 134,830,545 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 461,800,621.978, through 25,148 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sh»»»
Weather forecast: Rain, clouds and rough seas across UAE until Monday
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather from Wednesday through to Monday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology, as weak upper-level troughs pass over the country at intervals, accompanied by surface low-pressure systems. From Wednesday to Friday, cloud fo»»»
Kuwait's KUFPEC signs framework coop. agreements
KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) signed Tuesday an agreement with TotalEnergies aimed at supporting KUFPEC's strategic directions, enhancing asset value and expanding its international footprint in exploration and production activities.The agreement was »»»
Q8 signs agreements with Eni, OQ
KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) signed Tuesday two strategic agreements with Italy's Eni and Oman's OQ Group to develop major energy and petrochemical projects, on the sidelines of the Kuwait Oil and Gas Show (KOGS 2026).KOGS 2026 was held under the patronage and in the »»»
Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
Two suspects have been arrested over the attempted sabotage of German naval vessels docked at the Port of Hamburg last year. The pair are suspected of deactivating electronic safety switches, removing fuel tank caps, puncturing water supply lines, and dumping more than 20kg (44.1lb) of abrasive gra»»»
Argentina’s wine industry faces deepest crisis in two decades - UPI.com
In 2025, Argentine wine exports totaled 51 million gallons, a year-over-year decline of 6.8% and the lowest volume since 2004. File Photo by Cezaro de Luca/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Argentina's wine industry is undergoing a deep crisis, as long-established wineries face severe financial str»»»
Woman dies in Larissa house fire
A woman in her 70s has died in a house fire in the city of Larissa. The fire occurred in the Nea Smyrni district of the town. An operation to recover her body is underway as the roof of the building is understood to have collapsed. Eight firefighters and an ambulance attended the scene.»»»
Shafallah Center partners with Microsoft to promote digital inclusion for people with disabilities
Doha, Qatar: A leading disability support center in Qatar has announced a partnership with Microsoft Qatar aimed at expanding digital inclusion and improving access to technology for people with disabilities. The Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, which operates under the Qatar Foundat»»»
Abu Dhabi: Big Ticket crowns Dh20 million winner in Series 283 draw
Dubai: A lucky participant has been named the UAE’s newest multimillionaire tonight, Tuesday, taking home the grand prize of Dh20 million in the Big Ticket Series 283 live draw. The winner, Shanthanu Shettigar, an Indian national, living in Oman held the winning ticket number 305810, which was draw»»»
Indian expat wins Dh20 million jackpot in Big Ticket draw
An Indian expat based in Oman bagged the Dh20 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s live draw Series 283, held in Abu Dhabi.Shanthanu Shettigar won with ticket number 305810, which was purchased on January 20.The winning ticket was picked by last draw’s lucky solo winner, Filipino expat Anna Lee Gayo»»»
Kuwait FM receives congratulatory call from Libya acting FM
KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received, on Tuesday, a phone call from Libya's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Al-Taher Al-Baour, who congratulated him on his appointment.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in »»»
UNESCO Chair on digital technologies and human behavior launched at HBKU
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched the UNESCO Chair in Digital Technologies and Human Behavior, solidifying the University's position at the forefront of global social innovation. Situated within the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), the new Chair will explore the»»»
LNG2026 speakers highlight Qatar's pivotal role in providing LNG supplies
Doha: Speakers at a panel discussion on Liquified Natural Gas as an enabler for a low-Carbon future agreed that the State of Qatar plays a pivotal role in providing table and reliable long-term supplies of the commodity, a crucial part of supporting energy security and advancing emissions-reduction»»»
Britain's Information Commssioner's Office opens formal investigation into X, Grok over deepfakes - UPI.com
Britain is investigating X over its use of personal data for Grok AI and the chatbot’s generation of non-consensual sexualized images and videos of people, including children. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/ UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Britain is investigating X over its use of personal data »»»
NATO Soldiers in Arctic Report Challenges Operating Weapons in Extreme Cold - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO soldiers deployed in the Arctic region are reporting significant difficulties using standard-issue weapons in freezing temperatures, with firearms becoming quickly inoperative due to ice formation and condensation, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing NATO personnel »»»
Kuwait morphs into "trusted" energy partner, PM tells oil conf.
KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The major turnout for an annual oil and gas conference in Kuwait is a testament to the nation's transformation into a "trusted" international energy partner, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said on Tuesday.Underlining an existential»»»
Egypt and Sweden discuss health cooperation, and support for Gaza wounded
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s Health Minister Elisabeth Laan and Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt to discuss strengthening bilateral healthcare cooperation and exploring new areas of expertise exchange, Egypt’s health ministry said. Abdel Ghaffar welcomed»»»
Opinion | The Holocaust: Why Do We Deny What Was Acknowledged?
When you visit Berlin, you realise that the past is not buried underground; it walks beside you. During my visit to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, I stood before the iron gate bearing the deceptive inscription “Arbeit macht frei”, “Work sets you free.” I have rarely encountered a lie more brutal»»»
Listing rules are a tool for company quality and growth, Egypt’s FRA chairperson says
Egypt’s stock exchange listing rules should be viewed as a pivotal tool for ensuring the quality of companies and building market efficiency rather than as mere regulatory hurdles, Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 9th Capital M»»»
Arms found hidden in Cretan sheepfold
Police on Crete said Tuesday they have discovered a small cache of firearms and ammunition in the vicinity of a village where a shootout between rival families left two people dead last year. A police statement said that following a tip-off, a search of an abandoned sheepfold revealed one rifle and»»»