The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Wednesday asked a federal court to grant a subpoena forcing Nike to provide information related to complaints of systemic discrimination against the shoemaker's white workers. File Photo by Wu Hong/EPA-EFE Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Equal Employment Opportuni»»»

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged the United States and Russia to quickly sign a new nuclear deal, as the existing treaty was set to expire in a "grave moment for international peace and security." The New START agreement will end Thursday, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington f»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals "trading bloc" with its allies and partners, using tariffs to maintain minimum prices and defend against China’s stranglehold on the key elements needed for everything from fighter jets to smartphon»»»

Imagine building an empire so large that a single revaluation — one line in your financial statements — wipes out more than one trillion pesos off your assets almost overnight. That’s exactly what happened to Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., one of the Philippines’ richest, influential men. The 76-year-o»»»

TikTok participated in Web Summit Qatar 2026 this week through a series of initiatives focused on knowledge exchange, celebrating creativity, and engaging with Qatar’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. As part of participation, TikTok and the Government Communications Office (GCO) signed a Memora»»»

Nike is under investigation by the US government over claims the footwear giant discriminated against white workers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces workplace discrimination laws, announced on Wednesday it has demanded company records going back to 2018, including»»»

The quiet of a Kyiv cemetery is broken by a trumpet salute, then a burst of rifle fire. Soldiers stretch a Ukrainian flag over a shiny wooden coffin and stand silently alongside in the sparkling white snow. A woman cries, her face crumpling. Natalia is burying her husband for the second time. Vital»»»

Over the past two months, the US Department of Justice has released millions of documents related to its sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the president wants the nation to move on - but will it? Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche has said the government's review of the »»»

Jeffrey Epstein sought advice from linguist Noam Chomsky over what he called "putrid" media coverage of sex trafficking allegations against him, new files show. In emails from February 2019, the disgraced financier asked if he should "defend myself" or "try to ignore". A response that appears to be»»»

The US Justice Department’s January release of over 3 million documents continues to stoke theories that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein operated as an asset for Israel’s Mossad. While no smoking-gun has emerged, the tranche includes emails amplifying Israeli political entanglements, self-ag»»»

A camera filming women in a gynaecology exam room in Sofia was reported on Wednesday, adding to earlier media disclosures about secretly made footage from cosmetic studios in Burgas and Kazanlak. Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva described the practice as "a dreadful violation of the right to human dign»»»

US authorities are investigating alleged ransom notes in the disappearance of the mother of NBC News’ Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, officials said on Tuesday. Nancy Guthrie went missing in Arizona over the weekend, and police believe she was taken from her home at night against her will. A n»»»

British ex-Prince Andrew on Monday vacated the Royal Lodge in west London after the final release of Jeffrey Epstein case files on Friday. Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Royal family member Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor vacated his temporary home at the Royal Lodge this week after the U.S»»»

“Why shouldn’t I trust them?” That was Seif al-Islam al-Gadhafi’s blunt reply when asked why he had placed his confidence in Islamist prisoners held in his father’s jails in Libya, men he was negotiating to release. He then set out, at length, the logic behind his gamble. He said the Islamists had »»»

A leading US medical association has recommended against “gender transition” surgeries for minors, citing insufficient evidence that perceived benefits outweigh the risks. The move comes amid a broader drop in support for transgender ideology and sex change surgeries for children. In a statement on»»»

DOHA: TikTok took part in Web Summit Qatar 2026 this week with a series of activities aimed at supporting knowledge exchange, celebrating creativity, and engaging with the State of Qatar’s evolving digital ecosystem. As part of its participation, TikTok and the Government Communications Office (GCO»»»

The Trump International Hotel proposed for the Serbian capital Belgrade was supposed to mark a new chapter in the country's modern history. It would take the place of one of the city's most arresting sights: the bomb-damaged, but still semi-functional, remains of the defence ministry complex, or Ge»»»

Workers with the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections process absentee ballots at the county's new Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City, Ga., in 2024. Fulton County filed a motion Wednesday in federal court to demand items seized by the FBI in a raid on the elections »»»

Authorities said on Wednesday they do not have a suspect in the alleged abduction of NBC news anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, as they sought to tamp down on misinformation circulating online about the missing 84-year-old. It has been four days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of nigh»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to discuss the progress of Egypt’s economic reform programme and the country’s latest macroeconomic indicators. The meeting took place on the sidelines o»»»

A suspect who is accused of killing a National Guard member and severely injuring another in a shooting in November has pleaded not guilty. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was in a wheelchair for his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday, entering his plea for nine federal charges, according to »»»

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has not been seen in public for more than four weeks amid an outstanding arrest warrant and the announced return of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to the country. File Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has»»»

Seif al-Islam, the son of Libya's slain longtime ruler Moammar al-Gadhafi and once seen by some as his likely heir, has been killed. Targeted by a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, and still a player in Libya's turbulent political scene, the 53-year-»»»

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call that comes as the US administration pushes Beijing and others to isolate Tehran. Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other critical issues in »»»

By Wade SheridanA group of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest against the drafting of Haredim into the army outside the Israel Defense Forces' Eecruitment Center in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Haredim are Ultra-Orthodox Jewish people who adhere to a strict interpretation of Jewish law. Israeli police gu»»»

National political parties, youth organizations, and student groups held a mass rally in front of the ESCWA building at Riad Al-Solh Square on Wednesday, denouncing the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon and expressing support for the resistance. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to »»»

President Iliana Iotova Wednesday continued her consultations with parliamentary groups prior to appointing a caretaker prime minister under the constitutional procedure. She received representatives of MRF - New Beginning, followed by BSP - United Left and There Is Such a People (TISP). An invitat»»»

The United States is ready to meet Iran this week, but discussions must cover its missile and nuclear programs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. Rubio did not confirm a meeting on Friday with Iran's clerical state, which has violently put down some of the most serious protests against»»»

A 14-year-old who stabbed his art teacher told French police he attacked her because he had "too much hatred", a prosecutor has said. The 60-year-old woman's condition remains a "serious concern" after she was stabbed three to four times in her chest in front of 22 students in south-eastern France »»»

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files from the US Justice Department have delivered a barrage of revelations about Bill Gates’ entanglement with the convicted sex offender. Over 3 million pages of emails, notes, and photos paint a troubling picture: Was Gates leveraging Epstein’s shadowy network for»»»

1 of 6 | Protesters carry a giant Constitution of the United States as they march through downtown Minneapolis protesting the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 30. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Feb. 4 (UPI) -- About 25% of federal agents i»»»

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged the country's political parties to come together and "preserve Canada" at a ceremony marking the unveiling of his official portrait. "We must make any sacrifice necessary to preserve the independence and the unity of this blessed land," he said in»»»

The US House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on “Europe’s threat to American speech and innovation.” The panel is looking into what it calls a global censorship regime imposed by the EU under the guise of fighting “disinformation.” The hearing is taking place one day after the committee pu»»»

Doha, Qatar: TikTok took part in Web Summit Qatar 2026 this week with a series of activities aimed at supporting knowledge exchange, celebrating creativity, and engaging with the State of Qatar’s evolving digital ecosystem. As part of its participation, TikTok and the Government Communications Offi»»»

In a Facebook post Wednesday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that he knew personally the three men found dead near the Petrohan Lodge, that they were "good men" who "had chosen to fight a brutal enemy in an unequal battle" for nature protection, and that a filthy smear campaign is now on against t»»»

United Nations experts on Wednesday called on Israel to withdraw a bill proposing the mandatory death penalty for terrorist acts, warning it would violate the right to life and discriminate against Palestinians. Israel's parliament last November passed a first reading of a draft amendment to the co»»»

Doha, Qatar: While Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is globally recognised for hosting world class events such as the Formula 1®, MotoGP™, World Endurance Championship, the circuit’s story extends far beyond international race weekends. All year long, LIC opens its doors to the community, offerin»»»

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The responsibility for the caretaker cabinet lies entirely with the National Assembly, said President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday at the start of consultations with BSP - United Left as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister. "Many, if not all, have their arguments and propo»»»

Israeli strikes pounded Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 21 Palestinians, including two infants, and further rocking a fragile ceasefire deal, hospital officials said. Israel said it was responding to a militant attack on Israeli soldiers that seriously wounded one. Deadly Israeli strikes have r»»»

Police said Wednesday they have identified a 21-year-old man detained over a string of robberies as the perpetrator of a savage, and ultimately fatal, attack on an elderly man during a home burglary west of Athens last year. The police organized crime squad said the suspect was formally arrested Tu»»»

UAE passport holders are among the top airport spenders in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, second only to Chinese travellers, a new study finds.The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East – representing over 600 airports across 44 countries – released its ‘Travel Retail St»»»

The death of 15 Afghan and Moroccan migrants after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coastguard vessel has been presented by Greek authorities as an open and shut case. A statement issued late on Tuesday blamed "smugglers" for "failing to comply with the [Hellenic] Coast Guard's visua»»»

A second round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the United States has begun in the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine's lead negotiator announced Wednesday. "Another round of negotiations has begun in Abu Dhabi," the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, wrote on s»»»

A PAOK supporter injured in last month’s fatal traffic accident in Romania was scheduled to be transported back to Greece by an EKAB air ambulance on Wednesday. He is one of three survivors of the January 27 crash that killed seven people and injured three. The other two survivors have already been»»»

The Ministry of Justice prepared a reform of the Penal Code to combat pedophilia and various forms of sexual abuse against children and adolescents, outgoing Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. He said that a draft bill has been prepared, pu»»»

Authorities arrested a 55-year-old Greek national in Rodopi, northeastern Greece, on Tuesday under a German warrant for the attempted sabotage of naval vessels in Hamburg. The suspect, a seasonal port worker, is accused alongside a Romanian accomplice of targeting the German navy’s K130 corvette “C»»»

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Bulgaria calls on Bulgarian representatives in the European Council and European Parliament (EP) to oppose the Environmental Omnibus and the European Grids packages, proposed on December 10, 2025. According to a position published by WWF Bulgaria on Tuesday, the measur»»»

ConflictsAsiaTonga, Cook Islands slam misuse of flags by 'shadow fleet'Julian RyallThe flags of the two Pacific nations are reportedly being used to disguise the movements of the "shadow fleet" illegally transporting Iranian oil to China. https://p.dw.com/p/582fXThe US has recently stepped up its c»»»

The son of Norway's crown princess has begun giving evidence at his trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, looked overwhelmed by the occasion, his voice quivering as he paused several times to take off his glasses and wipe his eyes. Choking back tears, he sai»»»