Dubai: An Asian driver has been fined Dh15,000 and had his driving licence suspended for three months after Dubai traffic court found him guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash on Emirates Road. The incident occurred on the highway heading towards Abu Dhabi, shortly be»»»

Seoul: A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologised on Saturday after mistakenly transferring more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to users, which briefly prompted a selloff on the platform. Bithumb said it accidentally sent 620,000 bitcoins, currently worth more than $40 billion, and blocke»»»

France said on Friday that Lebanon's recovery remains precarious despite positive signs following a ceasefire and government transition, and it stood ready to support the country's reconstruction if it continues with reforms. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, addressi»»»

The newly appointed bishop of the Sofia–Plovdiv Diocese, Monsignor Rumen Stanev, will be ordained on Saturday at a divine liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Ludwig in Plovdiv. On January 7, Pope Leo XIV appointed him bishop of the diocese. For the occasion, Cardinal Ladislav Nemet of Belgrade, Archbis»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still d»»»

Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation. Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation and plans to allocate another $8 billion to Ukraine for the purchase»»»

This week’s top stories span aviation, education, tech, and lifestyle. Airbus flagged China’s Comac as a rising global competitor, while India’s CBI busted a fake Kuwaiti e-visa scam. Indian expat Shanthanu Shettigar won Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, and UAE students will have fewer full »»»

A bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 people and wounded at least 169, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in nearly two decades. Officials are investigating whether it was a suicide attack. Residents criticized authorities for fa»»»

The Congress of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) is meeting on Saturday and Sunday at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the party said. The agenda includes an analysis of the participation of BSP–United Left in the 51st National Assembly and in the government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhely»»»

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi announced on Friday the formation of a new government. The lineup was presented by Prime Minister Shaie Mohsen Al-Zindani and approved by al-Alimi. Al-Zinadani retained his position of PM, as did Muammar Al-Iryani as Minister o»»»

The Ajman federal appeal court has convicted a 48-year-old Gulf national social media influencer of cyber defamation after finding that she used the social media platform Snapchat to publish defamatory content intended to harm the reputation and marital stability of her former friend. In a verdict »»»

Doha, Qatar: MOVE, Old Doha Port's six-day sports and wellness festival, continues today, inviting visitors to explore expert-led panels, interactive fitness zones, and a diverse lineup of sports and wellness experiences at Mina Park. Day two featured the Erada Ladies' Throwdown Competition 2026, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the first WTA 1000 women’s tennis event of the season, was conducted today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. The tournament will feature a strong field of world-class players competing on outdoor hard courts »»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still doing business with Iran. It»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. Wi»»»

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council renewed its appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its continued support of the Yemeni people, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. The council praised the Kingdom’s leadership under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al »»»

BusinessCubaUS oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?Andreas KnoblochAs the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW. https://p.dw.com/p/58»»»

Milan: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, the Italian Republic. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies and Highnesses heads of sta»»»

For decades, airport economics rested on a simple assumption: more passengers meant more money. A new study by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East released in Dubai shows that equation no longer holds true. Instead, airport retail growth is now shaped by who is travellin»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Members of Congress will be able to start reviewing the unredacted version of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) files regarding Jeffrey Epstein beginning Monday morning, NBC News reported, citing two sources. The review will be held in person at the DOJ, according to a let»»»

The White House said the US and India agreed on a framework for an interim trade arrangement, with further talks planned toward a broader bilateral trade deal. Under the framework, India would eliminate or reduce tariffs on a range of US industrial and agricultural products. The US would apply an 1»»»

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil - a step to implement a trade deal announced this week. "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil," according to»»»

Authorities have launched a secondary investigation into the owner of the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala following discoveries made during a fire department probe into a lethal explosion on January 26 that killed five workers. During searches of the owner’s office and residence, investigators »»»

The White House published an executive order authorizing additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from foreign countries that directly or indirectly trade with Iran. The order says “an additional ad valorem rate of duty — for example, 25 percent” may be imposed on goods imported into the United S»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (5 February) that a warehouse in the Injila area, south of Tripoli, was raided and approximately 84,000 boxes of illegally stored cooking were seized. The action was executed by the Committee, appointed by Tripoli based Libyan Prime Ministe»»»

The XXV Winter Olympic Games officially opened in Italy on February 6. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony was held simultaneously in four cities—Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno—allowing athletes to attend ceremonies in the cities where they will compete. The»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 66 dated February 16, 2024, which concerns additional measures to ensure quarantine phytosanitary security. The changes are aimed at strengthening control mechanisms and preventing the import of dangerous plant pests and diseases. Un»»»

A worshipper at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad described an “extremely powerful” explosion just after Friday prayers began, killing dozens. Muhammad Kazim, 52, told AFP he was seated seven or eight rows from the Imam when the blast hit. “During the first bow of the Nama»»»

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in »»»

Two young judokas from Kyrgyzstan have entered the top 10 of the World Judo Federation rankings. Bayel Isakov is ranked tenth in the world judo rankings among cadets in the 73-kilogram weight class (104 points), and 19-year-old Daut Poltushev is ninth among juniors in the 100-kilogram weight class »»»

An international team of road safety and transport reform experts has officially expressed support for the efforts of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The experts responded to the head of state’s public statement about a personal tragedy—the loss of three family members in a traffic accident. The speci»»»

Last year, Uchkun OJSC’s profit exceeded 4 billion soms. The Presidential Affairs Department of Kyrgyzstan reported. As part of the implementation of clearly set objectives, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has carried out large-scale, systematic work aimed at organizing the productio»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade issued a final warning last Thursday (5 February) to all animal feed suppliers holding letters of credit, requiring them to submit all relevant documents to the Ministry of Economy and Trade. These documents pertain to shipments, distribution m»»»

President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after posting a video on Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The clip, promoting false claims about the 2020 election, remained online for nearly 12 hours before being»»»

An Athens court has convicted the director of the Ippokrateio Hospital cardiac clinic of accepting a €3,000 “fakelaki,” or bribe, rejecting his claim that the funds were intended for a celebratory dinner with colleagues. The three-member Misdemeanor Court of Athens found the surgeon guilty of bribe»»»

He’s had a whole bunch of nicknames. Back in the days of New Labour, he was known as the Prince of Darkness, owing to his shady machinations as Tony Blair's chief spin doctor. More recently, since his ennoblement, he has become the Dark Lord. To many of his detractors, he has always been known, wit»»»

About 82 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan are related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Bishkek Health Promotion Center reported. According to the center, these include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, bronchopulmonary diseases, and diabetes. According to the STEPS study, 76.2 percent of the »»»

In Bakai-Ata district of Talas region, a 32-year-old man doused his wife with gasoline and set her on fire. The victim was only able to report the incident two months later. According to police, the woman filed a complaint on February 5. According to her, the incident occurred on October 15 of last»»»

A draft law proposing amendments to legislation regulating public health protection and the licensing and permitting system has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document introduces new rules for the use of hookahs. The proposed amendments to the Law «On Protecting Citizens’ H»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a framework to impose tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran. The order does not immediately levy duties but sets the process for enforcement. The White House said on X: “President Donald J. Trump signs »»»

A prosecutor urged a court to convict all four defendants in a case involving illegal telephone surveillance using spyware, saying evidence proved their links to the companies and software involved. Addressing the single-member Misdemeanor Court of Athens after dozens of hearings, the prosecutor sa»»»

The co-owner of a Colorado funeral home where nearly 200 decaying bodies were found has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse. Before Jon Hallford was sentenced, he apologised in court and listened to family members describe having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in hi»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

Today marks 25 years of the New START treaty coming into effect, as well as its expiration date. Signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and one-term Russian President and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev, the treaty set limits on strategic nuclear weapons, capped the number of deployed strategic warheads, a»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

Argentina and the United States inked a bilateral trade pact on February 5 that removes duties on hundreds of products, with Buenos Aires becoming the first country from a group of four in the region to bring such negotiations to completion as President Javier Milei advances his economic liberalisa»»»

Dubai: Dubai schools are cracking down on electric scooters, e-bikes and other motorised personal transport devices, citing mounting safety concerns and an alarming rise in accidents involving young riders and other road users. Several prominent schools have issued strict bans and guidelines, with »»»

Dubai: The weather across the UAE is set to turn increasingly changeable over the coming days, as cloud cover builds, temperatures fluctuate and the risk of rain and mist rises, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Also Read: Winter chill to ease as Gulf’s 'Scorpions season' begins on F»»»

Dubai: Qatar’s new 10-year residency programme arrives at a time when GCC has already seen several options for long-term, sponsor-free visas. For UAE residents, the most immediate comparison is with the UAE Golden Visa, which remains the region’s most comprehensive long-term residency framework. Si»»»