West Wants to Disrupt the Strategic Aliance Between Russia and China, but It Will Fail – Shoigu
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The West wants to sow discord in the strategic partnership between Russia and China, but it will not succeed, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Shoigu arrived in China for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi."Westerners »»»
Regional foreign ministers condemn Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemn Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza which have resulted in the killing , and injuring of more than a thousand Palestinians. These actions risk esc»»»
Israel Says Partially Reopening Gaza’s Rafah Crossing
Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, following months of appeals from aid groups, though access is limited to pedestrians. COGAT, the Israeli defense ministry body coordinating Palestinian civilian affairs, made no mention of allowing i»»»
First Passenger Flight Lands at Khartoum Airport Nearly Three Years into War
A passenger flight on Sunday landed at Khartoum International Airport for the first time since the war between the army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted in April 2023, Sudanese authorities said. In a statement, the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority said a flight operated by its n»»»
Syria says it dismantled and arrested members of a Hezbollah-linked cell in Damascus – Ya Libnan
Share: Syria arrests suspects allegedly linked to Hezbollah over Damascus attacks https://t.co/rt09wKSday — Ya Libnan News (@Ya_Libnan) February 1, 2026 Syria’s Interior Ministry said Sunday it dismantled a cell it described as responsible for recent rocket and drone attacks targeting a neighborhoo»»»
Bulgaria Braces for Heavy Snowfall, Ice and Severe Winter Conditions on February 1
Snowfall began in the southwestern parts of Bulgaria on the morning of Sunday, February 1, and gradually spread across the country. By evening, snow is expected nationwide, with heavy and widespread precipitation in most regions. Later in the evening and overnight into Monday, snowfall will intensi»»»
Labour Minister says Qatar backs 'just transition' for workers amid climate and tech shifts
Doha: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a just transition for workers by aligning labor policies with environmental sustainability and preparing the workforce for climate and technological shifts. Speaking at the ministerial meeting of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, Minister of Labour HE D»»»
UAE President, Vice President inaugurate World Laureates Summit
Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigio»»»
Egypt, Jordan stress full implementation of Gaza ceasefire, reject Palestinian displacement
CAIRO, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday stressed the necessity of the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, working with the US President's peace plan, and launching early recovery and reconstruction efforts.I»»»
Israeli occupation air strikes on south Lebanon kill one, wound four
BEIRUT, Feb 1 (KUNA) - One person has been killed and four others wounded amid a barrage of Israeli Occupation air strikes across villages in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said on Sunday.Israeli Occupation forces continue to carry out air strikes on southern Lebanon, despite a Nove»»»
Winter’s last laugh? Hungary set for rapid shift to spring-like temperatures
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Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect new president over lack of quorum
BAGHDAD, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Iraq's parliament on Sunday failed to elect a new president over a lack of quorum for the second time in less than a week, delaying the move to a later session without citing a new date.Iraq's Parliament Speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi had met with the heads of parliamentary blo»»»
Amir visits Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) on Sunday. Having toured the booths of the participating national and international companies, HH the Amir was apprised of the latest innovations and cuttin»»»
AmCham Libya organises its first-ever U.S. Company Healthcare Workshop in Libya from 27 to 28 January
AmCham Libya informed that it organized its first-ever U.S. Company Healthcare Workshop in Libya under the banner ”Bringing world-class healthcare to Libyans”. The event was held from 27 to 28 January at one of Tripoli’s leading hotels. Highlighting world-class US goods and servicesWith the partici»»»
Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
Twelve people have been killed by a Russian drone strike near a company shuttle bus in eastern Ukraine, a regional official has said. Preliminary information also found seven others were injured by the strike in the Pavlohrad district, regional military administration chief Oleksandr Ganzha wrote o»»»
Over 515 Snowploughs Clear National Roads amid Intensifying Snowfall
More than 515 snowploughs are treating road surfaces across Bulgaria’s national road network as snowfall intensifies. Roads are being cleared and remain passable under winter conditions, the Road Infrastructure Agency said in a press release on Sunday. Due to heavy snowfall and ongoing snow removal»»»
US choking Cuba’s economy – Moscow
Russia condemns the renewed US attempts to economically strangle Cuba, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. Her comments come after US President Donald Trump moved to ramp up pressure on the island’s fuel lifeline. On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order invoking a national e»»»
Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt
Lahore: The Pakistani government cleared its national team on Sunday to compete in the Twenty20 World Cup starting from February 7, but stopped them from playing arch-rivals and tournament co-hosts India. "The government of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the»»»
Tunisias commercial relations with global partners must be grounded in clear forward-looking vision (CONECT)
Tunis, Feb 1 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONECT) Aslan Ben Rejeb affirmed that Tunisia's commercial relations with its partners worldwide must be grounded in a clear forward-looking vision, emphasising...»»»
Tunisia struggles to shift from reactive disaster response to proactive strategy
Tunis, Feb 1 (TAP) - Tunisia continues to manage natural disasters primarily through reactive measures, despite adopting in 2021 a National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction to 2030.An initial review conducted in 2022–2023 revealed limited...»»»
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
French technology giant Capgemini has announced it will sell its US subsidiary after its work locating people for immigration enforcement agency ICE sparked outrage. Capgemini has come under pressure from French lawmakers over a contract its subsidiary signed with ICE, amid international scrutiny o»»»
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman and Child Near Mariupol
The Investigative Committee report states that the fixed-wing strike drone is presumed to be NATO-manufactured. An expert examination will be conducted to determine the precise type and model of the explosive device. "During on-site inspection it was determined that two civilians, including a child»»»
Regional foreign ministers condemn Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemn Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza which have resulted in the killing , and injuring of more than a thousand Palestinians. These actions risk esc»»»
Hezbollah Refutes Claims by Syrian Interior Ministry
Hezbollah dismissed on Sunday claims by Syrian Interior Ministry, stressing that the Lebanese resistance group has no presence on Syrian territory. In a statement, Hezbollah’s Media Relations described claims by the Syria Interior Ministry false accusations. “Hezbollah’s name was dragged into these»»»
'At least 200' feared dead in DR Congo landslide: govt
Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of Congo's government said on Sunday it feared "at least 200 dead" in a "massive" landslide that struck a militia-held mine in the country's east. Since its resurgence in 2021, the M23 armed group has seized vast tracts of the DRC's resource-rich east, capturing th»»»
OIC slams Israel's persistent Gaza massacres, calls for global spring into action
Jeddah: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the continuing horrific massacres committed by the Israeli occupation against innocent Palestinians and displaced persons in the Gaza Strip, the latest of which was the bombing of various parts across the Gaza Strip, resulting in t»»»
Andrey Gurov the Logical Choice for Caretaker PM to Ensure Fair Elections, CC-DB MP Mirchev Says
The choice of a caretaker prime minister is up to the President, but the logical option from the standpoint of ensuring fair elections is most likely Andrey Gurov, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday. Mirchev was speaking at a commemoration e»»»
UAE President, Vice President inaugurate World Laureates Summit
Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigio»»»
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
Shanghai: Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs. China is the world's largest consumer of gold, which is traditionally purchased by families to mark speci»»»
Gaza's Rafah crossing partially reopens after near two-year closure
CAIRO, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The Gaza Strip's main Rafah border crossing with Egypt has partially reopened after a period of dormancy that lasted nearly two years, Egyptian media outlets reported on Sunday.The crossing will be open to the transport of Palestinians to and from the Gaza Strip "round the cl»»»
Libyan Indian cooperation to qualify national cadres in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The General Authority for Communications and Informatics Authority in Tripoli announced the launch of an intensive training programme in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Indian Embassy, within the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)»»»
Two Turkey road accidents kill at least 16
At least 16 people were killed in two road accidents in southern Turkey on Sunday, authorities said. A bus crashed off a highway near the city of Antalya killing nine people and injuring 25, seven of whom are in critical condition, Antalya provincial governor Hulusi Sahin said. Seven people died an»»»
Kuwait Emir signs decree reshuffling cabinet
Kuwait: Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait signed a decree on Sunday, reshuffling the cabinet. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that the Emiri decree changed the title of the following cabinet member, Omar Saud Al-Omar, to Minister of State for Communications and Informa»»»
Hezbollah’s MP: Mechanism Committee’s Mandate Limited, Overstepping Powers Fully Rejected
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc MP Ibrahim Al-Moussawi on Sunday hit back at remarks made by the Head of Lebanese delegation to the Mechanism committee overseeing the 2024 ceasefire Simon Karam. In remarks released by Hezbollah’s Media Relations, MP Al-Moussawi stressed that improv»»»
UAE media delegation visits Kuwait to boost cooperation
Dubai: A UAE media delegation departed for Kuwait on Sunday in a visit organised by the Dubai Press Club to strengthen media ties and promote knowledge exchange between the two countries. The visit, held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, »»»
LBC Eastern Branch holds Benghazi Forum
The Libyan Business Council (LBC) Eastern Branch held its Forum in Benghazi yesterday. The forum hosted extensive economic works with the participation of several businessmen and investors, and in the presence of several Egyptian companies, including some major Egyptian real estate development com»»»
Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
A teenager who was injured when a deadly bar fire broke out in a Swiss ski resort on New Year's Eve has died in hospital, taking the death toll to 41, the local public prosecutor announced. "An 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich on January 31," the Wallis canton's public prosec»»»
Iran-US tensions: Why the Strait of Hormuz is a potential flashpoint
As Iranian Navy warships and military assets thundered into a two-day live-fire drill in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (February 1), the US Central Command went public with a stark warning to Tehran. The US military urged Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC) to rein in what it called “e»»»
Syria and Jordan discuss boosting economic and investment cooperation
Damascus, Feb. 1 (SANA) The Director General of the Syrian Investment Authority, Talal al-Hilali, met on Sunday with Jordan’s Ambassador to Damascus, Sufian Salman al-Qudah, to discuss strengthening economic and investment cooperation. Al-Hilali highlighted Syria’s updated investment framework unde»»»
Zelensky is Losing Backing - Yugoslav Ex-Foreign Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky is losing international support, with his Ukraine negotiation tactics falling flat, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Zivadin Jovanovic said in an interview with Sputnik. "There is no former unity and enthusiasm among Zelensky's backers. Internationally, it has »»»
UAE President attends World Laureates Summit in Dubai
Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the World Laureates Summit in Dubai, a gathering that brings together more than 100 Nobel laureates and recipients of leading international scientific honours. Sheikh Mohamed stressed that the UAE is committed to fu»»»
State of alert declared in Balochistan after attacks killed at least 145 people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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LEES 2026 had a very American flavour this year: AmCham Libya
Reflecting on the very successful Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 (LEES), held in Tripoli from 24-26 January, AmCham Libya President Debbie Hirst said she was very pleased to organize the Second AmCham Pavilion at LEES 2026. The 2026 Pavilion built on the success of last year’s Pavilion, and wa»»»
Eltumi Partners and U.S. Bilateral Chamber to host expert-led ‘‘Investment in Libya’s Upstream Sector’’ webinar
On 4 February, Libyan law firm, Eltumi Partners, will host an expert-led webinar in partnership with the U.S. Bilateral Chamber entitled ‘‘Investment in Libya’s Upstream Sector’’. This comes as part of Eltumi Partners’ ‘‘Libya Insight Series’’.The firm says with bid-round awards expected to be anno»»»
Iraq’s Coordination Framework Reaffirms Support for Al-Maliki Despite Trump Threats
The Coordination Framework, Iraq’s main Shia alliance which holds a parliamentary majority, has reiterated its support for reinstating Nouri Al-Maliki as prime minister, despite US President Donald Trump threatening to end US support to the country. The alliance said on Saturday that it “reiterates»»»
Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Israel says it will ban Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from working in Gaza after the medical charity refused to hand over a list of its staff in the territory. The Israeli government had ordered 37 organisations to submit documents about their local and international workers in Gaza, claiming some»»»
Indonesia says it will restore access to Musk's Grok chatbot
Jakarta: Indonesia will restore access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after the billionaire's social media platform X promised to comply with the country's laws, a government official said on Sunday. Grok has faced a global backlash after it emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to »»»
Storm hits Larissa, flooding reported
Severe weather has affected Larissa, central Greece, since early Sunday morning, bringing heavy rainfall, very strong winds, and causing streams to overflow. Flooding has also been reported in rural areas of the village of Agia, east of Larissa, while, in some coastal areas, the sea reached the roa»»»
US government shuts down for second time in four months
The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown, the second such instance since last October, amid a bitter deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over immigration. Starting early Saturday, the departments of War, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urb»»»
Arab, Muslim FMs condemn Israeli occupation violations of Gaza ceasefire
CAIRO, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemned repeated violations by Israeli occupation forces of the ceasefire in Gaza, which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of more than 1,000 Palestinians.In a»»»