Ten security officials, 37 militants killed in SW Pakistan attacks: official
Quetta, Pakistan: At least 10 security officials and 37 militants were killed as ethnic Baloch separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, an official said, the latest violence in the insurgency-hit southwest region. Pakistan has been battling a se»»»
Caught on camera: Dh352 body creams land woman in Dubai court
Dubai: A woman of Arab nationality has been sentenced to one month in jail, suspended for three years, and fined her Dh253 after convicting her of shoplifting beauty products worth about Dh352 from two well-known retail stores. The ruling, issued by the Dubai Criminal Court, followed an investigati»»»
Everything you need to know about Dubai Marathon
Have you decided on the kicks you are wearing to the Dubai Marathon yet? The annual run marks 25 years on Sunday, Feb 1, and about 20,000 people are already signed up. Whether you will be jogging down one of the three routes or just want to use the roads to get somewhere else, take note of this… th»»»
Aluminium manufacturer fined Dh3.1m over contract breach and forged transfer in Dubai
Dubai: An aluminium foil manufacturer has been ordered to pay more than Dh3.12 million to a foreign company in compensation for breaching contractual obligations and failing to deliver agreed quantities, after its manager was criminally convicted of forging a bank transfer receipt. Also Read: Dubai»»»
UAE regulator clarifies rules on telecom imports, customs permits required
Dubai: The UAE’s telecommunications regulator has clarified that importing telecommunications devices into the country requires a customs clearance permit, stressing that the measure is essential to ensure such equipment enters the country legally and safely. The Telecommunications and Digital Gove»»»
Eleven Palestinians killed in Israeli occupation airstrikes in Gaza
GAZA, Jan 31 (KUNA) - At least 11 Palestinians were killed and dozens more seriously injured on Saturday morning in a series of airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation targeting displaced persons' tents and residential homes across the Gaza Strip.According to a statement issued by official»»»
Fitch Ratings affirms Tunisias LT Instruments at B-, removes UCO [update 1]
Tunis, Jan.31 (TAP)- Fitch Ratings affirmed Tunisia's LT Instruments at 'B-' and assigned it a recovery rating of 'RR4', removing Under Criteria Observation (UCO). The agency said in a recent note " the senior unsecured LT debt ratings are in...»»»
Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal and Ben Stiller are among celebrities to have paid tribute to Emmy-winning comedic actress Catherine O'Hara, who died on Friday aged 71. The Canadian was best known for her roles in the films Beetlejuice and Home Alone, as well as comedy TV series including Schitt's Creek»»»
10 Security Officials, 37 Militants Killed in SW Pakistan Attacks
At least 10 security officials and 37 militants were killed as ethnic Baloch separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, an official said, the latest violence in insurgency-hit southwest region. "The terrorists ... launched coordinated attacks this»»»
Ras Al Khaimah to develop its largest wastewater treatment plant
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah is set to deliver its largest wastewater treatment plant to date after signing a long-term agreement to develop a facility with a capacity of 60,000 cubic metres per day, capable of serving a population of up to 300,000. The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented b»»»
Dubai’s green engine: 90 million plants a year grown across 36 hectares
Dubai: Behind Dubai’s parks, streets and landscaped boulevards lies an industrial-scale operation where the city’s greenery begins life, not in soil, but in carefully controlled nurseries run by Dubai Municipality. Also Read: Dubai rolls out massive tree-planting plan across schools and parksMohamm»»»
Video: Star-studded Match for Hope raises over QR45Mn donations for education
Doha, Qatar: The Match for Hope football tournament wrapped up at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday, January 30, 2026, raising over QR45 million and attracting a full house. The third edition of the tournament raised QR45,294,142 (USD12,409,354) in donations, with proceeds set to support Education Ab»»»
Gaza: At least 12 Palestinians, including children and women, were brutally slaughtered in deadly Israeli airstrikes overnight - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: At least 12 Palestinians, including children and women, were brutally slaughtered in deadly Israeli airstrikes overnight 31-01-2026 0»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy incursion was carried out at dawn into the chalet complex belonging to the municipality of Khiam, during which they detonated one of the rooms that had been targeted yesterday by sound bombs dropped by enemy aircraft, completely destroying it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy incursion was carried out at dawn into the chalet complex belonging to the municipality of Khiam, during w»»»
Mine Collapses in Eastern Congo, Leaving at Least 200 Dead
A landslide earlier this week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said Saturday. The collapse took place Wednesday at the Rubaya mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, the spokesp»»»
Ghislaine Maxwell claims dozens of Epstein’s accomplices got off scot-free
Twenty-nine alleged accomplices and co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein have avoided prosecution, most of them through “secret settlements,” the disgraced financier and sex offender's partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, has claimed in court documents. Several media outlets on Thursday reported on Maxwell’s »»»
KPC: Kuwait oil price up eight cents to USD 64.94
KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Price of Kuwaiti oil rose by eight cents to USD 64.94 per barrel in Friday's trading, compared to USD 64.86 pb the previous day, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday.Globally, the price of Brent crude went down by two cents to USD 70.69 pb, while West»»»
Araghchi: No Negotiations Under Dictates, Vows Harsh Response to Attacks
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted that there is currently no serious basis for genuine and fruitful negotiations with the United States, while simultaneously warning that any hostile act against Iran would be met with a very harsh and strong response. Araqchi’s remarks came dur»»»
Denmark to reopen its embassy in Syria after 14 years of closure
Copenhagen, Jan.31 (SANA)– Denmark announced its intention to reopen its embassy in Syria during the current year, following a 14-year closure. According to a statement published Friday on the official website of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen state»»»
Expired registration, no insurance: Dubai driver fined Dh5,000, licence suspended after crash
Dubai: A Dubai traffic court has fined a driver Dh5,000 and suspended his licence for three months after convicting him of multiple traffic violations, including driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle that caused a collision. Also Read: Driver faces fines after multi-car collision in DubaiTh»»»
WHO Chief cautions of rising health risks in Gaza as winter deepens
GENEVA, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Saturday of deteriorating humanitarian and health conditions in the Gaza Strip as winter intensifies, confirming that ten children have died from hypothermia since the beginning of »»»
Russia condemns US emergency declaration against Cuba
MOSCOW, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday described the United States' announcement activating a state of emergency against Cuba as a "radical return" to Washington's long-standing pressure strategy toward Havana.In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow strongly»»»
Fitch Ratings affirmed Tunisias LT Instruments at B-, removes UCO
Tunis, Jan.31 (TAP)- Fitch Ratings affirmed Tunisia's LT Instruments at 'B-' and assigned it a recovery rating of 'RR4', removing Under Criteria Observation (UCO).»»»
US at Crossroads as New START Deadline Nears – Report
The administration is nearing a decision on whether to extend the New START Treaty between Russia and the US, due to expire on February 5, the WSJ reports. The newspaper cites former officials and experts as outlining three possible paths forward: 1.Greenlight for extension: Accept Russia’s offer t»»»
Saudi Arabia: AlUla Hot Air Balloons, Safari Span 200,000 Years of History
AlUla’s season has launched a new slate of aerial experiences, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore nearly 200,000 years of human history from the air, with hot air balloon flights rising to 4,000 feet above the desert landscape. The experience combines sunrise balloon flights with fine »»»
Tajikistan to receive weapons from CSTO to strengthen border with Afghanistan - | 24.KG
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) countries are determining suppliers of weapons and military equipment to be delivered to Tajikistan’s border troops as part of an interstate program to strengthen the border with Afghanistan. CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said in an in»»»
Food and food processing is the UAE’s top investment opportunity, says economy minister
Dubai: Food and food processing now sit at the very top of the UAE’s strategic investment agenda, with the sector offering some of the fastest and most scalable value creation opportunities across the economy, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism. Sign up for »»»
Dubai court jails man for phone theft, assault and visa overstay
Dubai: A Dubai criminal court has sentenced a man of Arab nationality to one month in jail, fined him Dh220, the value of a stolen mobile phone, and ordered his deportation after convicting him of theft, assault and remaining in the UAE illegally after his work visa expired. According to court reco»»»
'Misrepresent reality': AI-altered shooting image surfaces in US Senate
Washington, United States: An AI-enhanced image depicting the moments before immigration agents shot an American nurse ricocheted across the internet -- and also made its way onto the hallowed floor of the US Senate. Social media platforms are awash with graphic footage from the moment US agents sh»»»
Muslim World League:Syrian government–SDF deal supports security and stability in Syria
Riyadh, Jan.31 (SANA)- The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed the agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), commending the efforts that support the path towards achieving security, stability and prosperity in Syria. The League’s Secretariat said in a statem»»»
Weather in Bulgaria: Cloudy Today, Sharp Drop in Temperatures from Tomorrow
Today will be mostly cloudy, with light rain or mixed rain and snow in some areas. A moderate east–northeasterly wind, temporarily strong in eastern parts of the country, will continue to bring colder air. Daytime highs will range from 2°C to 7°C, around 5°C in Sofia. Mountain areas will see predom»»»
GERB Leader Meets with EC President at European People's Party Leaders' Retreat in Zagreb
GERB leader Boyko Borissov met with European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen at the European People’s Party Leaders’ Retreat in Zagreb. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Borissov said he had assured the EC President that Bulgaria and GERB are a reliable and predictable partner in the E»»»
Gaza Awaits Arrival of Technocratic Committee
Gaza residents are waiting for the arrival of a technocratic committee tasked with administering the territory, after Israel announced a partial reopening of the Rafah land crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited daily movement of travelers in and out of Gaza. The 15-member National Committ»»»
Inside CJ Roy’s final 15 minutes: Dubai businessman wished to speak to his mother before tragedy
CJ Roy, the 57-year-old Dubai-based chairman and founder of Confident Group, was found dead in his Bengaluru office on January 30. Known for his luxury real estate projects in India and the UAE, Roy had been summoned by Income Tax (I-T) officials that afternoon. Investigators are now reconstructing»»»
Rumen Radev Confirms Political Move: “The Political Class Failed to Meet People’s Expectations”
Rumen Radev – President of Bulgaria from 2017 to 2026 – confirmed on the programme Panorama BNT that he is entering parliamentary politics in an active role. His decision is motivated by a desire to put an end to the country’s model of corruption and lawlessness. “I have not used the office of pres»»»
Falling temperatures and very strong afternoon winds Saturday
Tunis, Jan. 31 (TAP) — The weather will be partly to mostly cloudy in the northern regions, with scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms. Rainfall may become heavy at times in the extreme northwest at night.Winds will blow from the west....»»»
Strong winds: Twenty out of 24 governorates placed under orange alert
Tunis, Jan. 31 (TAP) — The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has placed 20 of Tunisia’s 24 governorates under an orange alert due to forecast weather disturbances and strong winds. A yellow alert has been issued for four governorates: Sousse,...»»»
India Budget 2026: What NRIs in UAE want to see on housing, trade, taxes, jobs
Dubai: As India heads into Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, UAE-based NRIs are watching closely. Here is a clear breakdown of what industry leaders and NRI community representatives say should be on the government’s agenda: Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.1. Make homes che»»»
Syria, Kurdish-led Forces Agree on Military Division with Three SDF Brigades
The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Friday they had reached a “comprehensive” agreement to halt fighting across the country and begin a phased integration of military, security, and administrative institutions. If carried out, the agreement would end the»»»
Bezos's Blue Origin to 'pause' space tourism to focus on Moon efforts
New York: Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions. The company said in a statement it would "pause New Shepard flights for no less than two years" in order to "further accelerate»»»
UN Official: Houthis Seized Office Assets, Blocked Flights
The United Nations said on Friday that the Houthi group in Sanaa has taken unilateral steps that undermine its humanitarian operations in Yemen, seizing UN equipment and assets and blocking humanitarian flights at a time when aid needs are mounting for millions of people. In an official statement i»»»
Kyrgyz film "Red Heels" to be screened at film festival in Finland - | 24.KG
Director Alina Baitokova’s film Kyzyl Tufli (Red Heels) will be screened at the Tampere International Film Festival (Finland), which will take place on March 4-8, 2026. The Kyrgyz Cinema Development Fund reported. The international premiere of the film, a pitching winner at the 11th Umut Young Cine»»»
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
It's not the electricity cuts that Yulia Hailunas struggles with most after the Russian airstrikes. It's the fact that it's so bitterly cold inside her own home. Like so many Ukrainians, she's had no central heating since Russia launched a wave of targeted attacks on the power grid in January. So Y»»»
Weekend Digest: US-Iran at loggerheads; Nipah fears on the rise
From easier European travel rules to public health alerts, celebrity legal battles, and viral moments in Dubai’s skies, this week’s headlines covered a wide spectrum of issues shaping daily life. Travel and mobility remained in focus, with visa-free access updates and record licence exchanges in th»»»
Suspect in mosque thefts detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Police in Bishkek have detained a suspect in a series of thefts from mosques, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported. According to the statement, on January 7, 2026, a citizen identified as B.A. filed a written complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Portugal, conveys condolences over storm victims
The United Arab Emirates has offered its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to Portugal following Storm Kristin, which swept through Lisbon and central regions, causing multiple deaths and widespread damage. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended sympathy to the families of »»»
Serres man charged with repeated rape of bedridden aunt
A 56-year-old man accused of raping his 78-year-old bedridden aunt in the northern Greek city of Serres is scheduled to give testimony Monday, authorities said. The man was brought Friday before a prosecutor, who granted him additional time to prepare his defense. According to state broadcaster ERT»»»
History beckons for Djokovic and Alcaraz in Australian Open final
Melbourne: History is on the line in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday with tennis gladiators Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz each vowing no surrender. Separated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones. The 38-yea»»»
Iran President Says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe Stirred Tensions in Recent Protests
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Europe had stirred tensions in the recent protests that gripped the country and "provoked" people. Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal»»»
Swiss Federal President to arrive in Kuwait on official visit Sunday
KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin is due to arrive in Kuwait on Sunday, accompanied by an official delegation, on an official visit to the country.During the visit, President Parmelin will hold official talks with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad A»»»