Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismaeil Baghaei has warned about the consequences of any aggression against the country. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismaeil Baghaei said countries in the region understand that any threat or instability targeting »»»

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and directives from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dub»»»

A senior Israeli military delegation led by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made a secret visit to Washington over the weekend amid intensifying tensions over Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and a growing US military presence in the region. According to Israeli and US media reports, Zami»»»

Prime time is about to get more interesting those here in the UAE. Dubai Media Incorporated – Dubai TV and the Ministry of Information – Kuwait Television have inked a new deal that will mean greater exchanges of expertise and more importantly, more collaborative content for the region. The signing»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Armed Forces 4km Cross-Country Championship for the 2025/2026 season, organized by the Military Sports Association, concluded with the participation of nine teams representing various units of the Qatar Armed Forces, in addition to the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) team.»»»

POLITICS Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary parties on Tuesday, after which she is expected to announce her choice for caretaker prime minister, bTV reports. Last week it became known that of the ten individuals invited to the President’s office, five ind»»»

One month after Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, the euro is now the sole legal tender in the country, replacing the Bulgarian lev. ECB President Christine Lagarde marked the milestone on social media, noting that Bulgaria’s entry means 358 million people now share the single currency and a»»»

]Trevor Noah, seen here speaking at the White House Correspondents' dinner in April 2022. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to sue the comedian over a joke he made during the Grammy Awards. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has threaten»»»

By segment, 50% of the 2025 business was generated by the residential segment, 25% by hospitality, and 25% by office fit-out projects. Renovations were predominant in residential and hospitality, while office projects were largely fit-out works. Renovations on a fast track These results come amid a»»»

The partial US government shutdown entered its third day on Monday without resolution as Democrats continued to demand immigration reforms as part of any funding deal to reopen the government. Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to a package of five spending bills on Thursday, but stripped out »»»

More specifically, increases in consumption taxes are directly reflected in final prices and affect low-income households. Between 2023 and 2024, the prices of soft drinks rose by 32.5%, well above the average increase in food prices (17.6%) and overall inflation (16.2%). From 2023 to the present, »»»

Equities, oil and precious metals plunged Monday to extend the volatility that struck markets at the end of last week, with concerns about elevated tech valuations once again casting a shadow. Investors resumed Friday's rollercoaster ride as they assessed geopolitical developments, the latest batch»»»

Dubai: What began as late-night satire at the 68th Grammy Awards quickly exploded into a full-blown political storm, after host Trevor Noah cracked a joke linking US President Donald Trump to the Epstein files — prompting a furious public response and threats of legal action. While the night celebr»»»

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow continues to support Beijing over Taiwan, state news agency TASS reported on Sunday. China and Russia have forged close ties in recent years and declared a "no limits" strategic partnership days befor»»»

San José: Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide after promising to crack down hard on rising violence in the country. Fernandez's nearest rival, center-right economist Alvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results from 81.24 percent of polling stations showed Fe»»»

Washington, Feb. 2 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington is holding talks with Cuba that could lead to an agreement between the two sides. “We are talking to the Cuban people and top officials there,” Trump told reporters in Florida. “We will see what happens, and I thin»»»

Bad Bunny has become the first Latin artist to win album of the year in the 68-year history of the Grammy Awards, at a ceremony where dozens of stars railed against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The shape-shifting musician beat Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar to win the night's top»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any U.S. attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last month»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, seen speaking in a November 2024 press conference, announced on Sunday plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA-EFE Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico announced over the weekend plans to send humanitarian aid to»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France is exploring ways to overthrow the new president of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, and restore a regime loyal to Paris, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday. The administration of French President Emmanuel Macron is looking for opportunities for a »»»

Palestinians have started to re-enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for the movement of people. The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Palestinian side was captured by Israeli forces. The long-delayed reopening is a key part of t»»»

Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the country to protest the bloc’s listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group. The EU listed the Guard as a terror group last week over its part in the bloody crackdown on nationwide protests in January.»»»

On Feb. 2, 1848, the war between the United States and Mexico formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 1 of 8 | Street peddlers sell souvenirs to people in cars waiting to enter the United States at the border crossing in Mexicali, Mexico on April 4, 2019. On February 2, »»»

President Iliana Yotova has announced that consultations with parliamentary groups on the formation of a caretaker government will begin on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists in the village of Delchevo, she stressed that the selection of a caretaker prime minister is not a personal decision of the he»»»

President Nicusor Dan had a discussion with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, on energy security on Friday.The announcement was made by the Ukrainian president on his Facebook account."I spoke with Nicusor Dan about joint energy-related projects, which could significantly strengthen th»»»

Impeachment in the Philippines was designed as a Constitutional safeguard — a mechanism to hold the powerful to account. Today, it is increasingly being treated like a Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) or a dedicated Roblox real-time strategy game, played most deftly by the country’s dominant dynasti»»»

As the United States seeks to activate the joint Syrian-Israeli Mechanism Committee and invite it to meet again within the next two weeks, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu is further disputing with Washington over Damascus. The government considers th»»»

By Salem Al-Methen ABU DHABI, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum opened on Monday hosted as part of the "UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever" week which runs until February 4 across all emirates of the country.The forum brings together Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the UAE »»»

The Cuban authorities would have to reach an agreement with Washington if they want to avoid a humanitarian crisis, US President Donald Trump has warned. Earlier this week, Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs on goods from any countries that sell oil to Cuba, further strengthening an »»»

Hezbollah slammed the "mechanism" committee and head of Lebanon's delegation Ambassador Simon Karam, deeming his recent statements a violation of the committee's duties and a precursor to Israel intervening in Lebanon beyond the November 2024 ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah accused Karam of violatin»»»

Dubai: Despite ongoing global uncertainty, the Arab region has maintained growth momentum and strengthened its economic foundations, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director said at a regional fiscal forum. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“It is impressive w»»»

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, Home Centre introduces its latest seasonal collections, inspired by the real families and everyday moments that define the holy month. Rooted in the belief that Ramadan is shaped by personalities rather than perfection, Home Centre Launches Its 2026 Ramadan Collection wit»»»

As NATO pushes the non-existent ‘Russia threat’ narrative, the Netherlands is among the frontrunners preparing for a potential conflict by 2030, says Russia's Ambassador to the kingdom, Vladimir Tarabrin. Accelerated militarization of the Netherlands involves the systematic development and conversi»»»

Lusail, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation’s (QMMF) introduction of a new Qualifying Stage for this coming weekend’s Qatar International Rally marks a first for rallying in the Middle East. The FIA’s Regional Rally Sporting Regulations now include the running of both free practice and»»»

US surgeons who perform ‘gender transition’ procedures on minors could face thousands of lawsuits, Elon Musk has said. He likened them to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, who carried out sadistic medical experiments on prisoners at the Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp during the Second World War.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Iranian republic would trigger a regional war. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last mon»»»

On his Russian TV show, a famous presenter takes aim and unleashes a tirade against the UK. I'm just glad it's not his finger on the nuclear button. "We still haven't destroyed London or Birmingham," barks Vladimir Solovyov. "We haven't wiped all this British scum from the face of the earth." He so»»»

Oil prices fell nearly 5% on Monday, heading for the steepest single-session decline in more than 6 months, after US President Donald Trump said Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington, signaling de-escalation with an OPEC member. Brent crude futures were down $3.30, or 4.8%, at $66.02 per bar»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II stressed on Sunday the need for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and US President Donald Trump's peace plan. The leaders met in Cairo for talks on the developments in Gaza, said the Egyptian Presidency. They reiterat»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is participating in Web Summit Qatar 2026 through a strong showcase of student-founded startups, faculty-led sessions, and strategic ecosystem engagement, reinforcing its role as a national driver of applied entrepreneurship and tech»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sweden’s growing footprint at Web Summit Qatar increasingly mirrors the deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Stockholm and Doha. Since the inaugural edition in 2024, Sweden has maintained a strong and expanding presence at the summit, evolving from a life sciences–focused del»»»

It is music's biggest night - but politics is still playing a leading role at the Grammy Awards. Artists including Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny and British singer Olivia Dean, as well as country star Shaboozy and Cuban-American icon Gloria Estefan, used their wins to call out the Trump administr»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he had "productive and constructive meetings" with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic adviser and special envoy, in Florida. The talks came a day before a scheduled meeting in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators a»»»

Protests are continuing across the US against the Trump administration's immigration policies. Since Renée Goode and Alex Pretti were killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, the anger has shown little signs of stopping. President Donald Trump has directed the Department»»»

Costa Rica, a beacon of stability in Central America that is battling a surge in violence related to drug trafficking, goes to the polls on Sunday in elections that are expected to bring a tough-on-crime right-winger to power. Laura Fernandez, the 39-year-old candidate of outgoing President Rodrigo»»»

A five-year-old boy whose detention in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration raids in Minneapolis shocked the world returned to Minnesota, a lawmaker said Sunday. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 an»»»

Prominent Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was released after more than four years in jail, a legal rights group said Sunday. Tarazona was arrested in July 2021, and is the latest in a spate of high-profile political prisoner releases by Venezuela's interim authorities since th»»»

US President Donald Trump said he hoped to reach a deal with Iran, easing fears of conflict and pushing oil prices sharply lower. He confirmed talks were under way but did not retract earlier threats, reiterating that Tehran would accept limits on nuclear and missile programmes rathe»»»

The political landscape in Japan has shifted dramatically as the nation approaches the February 8 general election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leading the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has placed a radical fiscal manoeuvre at the heart of her campaign: the complete removal of the 8% consumpti»»»