The Israeli military dropped Sunday flyers aiming to intimidate residents in south Lebanon's Bint Jbeil near the border. The National News Agency published a photograph of one of the alleged leaflets, which bore a warning to residents that Hezbollah operatives were using a hospital in the town. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday at the Amiri Diwan with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar, HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. During »»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The next round of negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will be held on February 4-5, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "It is Wednesday-Thursday, indeed, this second round will take place. It will take place in Abu Dhabi, we can confirm that," Peskov told reporters.»»»

On January 27, 2026, a rock mass collapse occurred at a production site of Jerooy mine. Support works were being carried out at the +3160 level face by employees of the contractor company BPK LLC. Alliance Altyn LLC told 24.kg news agency that at the time of the incident, four employees of BPK LLC,»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has posted a draft resolution for public discussion approving a list of financial obligations for priority economic and social sectors, as well as regulations on the procedure for granting them to territories with special investment regimes. The document is ba»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 3 (TAP) – The weather will be mostly cloudy across most regions.Winds will blow from the southwest. They will be strong in the afternoon over the western highlands as well as central and southern areas, with gusts reaching up to 60...»»»

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»»»

Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has appealed for global support to repatriate the 3,400-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti from Berlin to Egypt. This campaign, launched at Cairo’s Prince Taz Palace, seeks to bring the bust back and spark international dialogue on artefact repatriation. The bust, cu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinians martyred by Israeli fire in Khan Younis’ Mawasi in southern Gaza Strip 02-02-2026 11:46 AM Latest News Urgent News Two Pal»»»

Officers from the Internal Affairs Department of Pervomaisky district in Bishkek detained a suspect in the illegal sale of narcotic drugs. The department’s press service reported. On January 31, a police officer on duty on Ogorodnaya Street noticed an unknown individual whose behavior aroused suspi»»»

Dubai, Feb.02 (SANA) The 10th Arab Fiscal Forum opened on Monday in Dubai, bringing together Arab finance ministers, senior officials, and economic experts to discuss fiscal policy priorities, economic growth, and digital transformation in public finance. The forum, held at Madinat Jumeirah as part»»»

World Wetlands Day, marked on February 2, is an occasion to recall that the condition of marshes and other natural water bodies that retain and protect water resources is alarming, the Balkani Wildlife Society said. The protection of these water bodies is under threat or has been significantly dela»»»

A Bulgarian scientist has developed a drug that halts the growth of cancer and prevents metastases from spreading to other organs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdravka Medarova, a leading figure in modern RNA-based medicine, has been at the forefront of this research. Her drug is designed to specifically targe»»»

]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»»»

Through this acquisition, Holcim Romania enters the market for quarry stone products used in asphalt production, railway applications, and large-scale projects. The transaction supports Holcim Romania’s priorities by expanding its portfolio of solutions, strengthening the value chain, and creating »»»

Egypt’s stock market ended the week from Sunday 25 January to Thursday 29 January 2026 under pressure, as profit-taking intensified following the sharp January rally, particularly across small- and mid-cap stocks, even as foreign investors continued to selectively accumulate positions in the market»»»

Technip Energies is in advanced discussions with the Egyptian government to establish a new engineering and contracting company in partnership with Enppi and Petrojet, in a move aimed at executing large-scale energy projects and exporting Egyptian engineering services to regional and international »»»

Orascom Industrial Parks has signed a USD 63.9 million (EGP 3 billion) agreement with China’s Guide Automotive Technology to develop a manufacturing complex for electric vehicle (EV) technologies and water desalination equipment in Ain Sokhna Industrial Zone, according to a statement by the Suez Ca»»»

As we sharpen our skills in the digi-space, so do conmen and scam artists trying to eke out a living by tricking people. While the UAE is on top of things with cyber security being constantly monitored and upgraded, sometimes unfortunate things do happen. Which is why the ‘you have won Dh50,000!’ c»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Anti-corruption Authority (Nazaha) referred 87 persons, subject to the financial disclosure law, to the public prosecution on suspicion of committing crimes related to submitting incorrect financial disclosures or failing to submit them within the set deadlines.Naza»»»

The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan has postponed the consideration of a defense motion in the case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, the court’s press service told 24.kg news agency. The postponement is due to the large volume of case materials and the need to provide time for their review. The he»»»

Gaza: The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza opened in both directions on Monday for the movement of patients and citizens. The crossing officially opened today for the movement of citizens, particularly those with humanitarian needs, including patients, the wounded, and passport holders. Among»»»

Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials. An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians would cross in each direction in the first day of the crossing's ope»»»

Iraq's judiciary announced on Monday it has begun its investigations into more than 1,300 Islamic State group detainees who were transferred from Syria as part of a US operation. "Investigation proceedings have started with 1,387 members of the Daesh terrorist organization who were recently transfe»»»

Northeast Syria's Hasakeh was under a curfew on Monday as government forces were expected to enter parts of the city under an integration deal with the Kurds. Damascus and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions»»»

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 »»»

Scheduled Practices at the Batmish Firing Range near Sliven will be held from February 3 to 27, the 13th Brigade Command said on Monday. In order to avoid incidents, residents of the area should comply with the warning signs and not enter the prohibited zones. Farm owners should take measures to pr»»»

The closing benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index is seen on a screen inside the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks nosedived by more than 5 percent Monday, due largely to a risk-averse sentiment following the nomination of the new Federa»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment, has announced the launch of the third round of the Mining Exploration Enablement Program, as part of efforts to accelerate mineral exploration in the Kingdom, reduce early-stage investment ris»»»

New car registrations in Romania declined significantly in January 2026, reaching a total of 7,927 units, down 33.5% compared with the same period last year, according to a statement issued by the Agenţia Constructorilor de Automobile din România (ACAROM). Out of the registered vehicles, 974 cars w»»»

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, »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE State Security Department (SSD) has unveiled a new service allowing the public to report security-related concerns confidentially, under the campaign slogan “State Security is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The initiative underscores that safeguarding national security is a shared d»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received at Bayan Palace on Monday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who presented »»»

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»»»

In Bulgaria, February 2 marks the celebration of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as the Meeting of the Infant Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple, a major holiday in the Christian calendar. The event commemorates the day, 40 days after his birth, when the Holy Virgin Mary and Joseph brought Jesu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces liberated the settlement of Pridorozhnoye in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Vostok battlegroup advanced into the depth of the enemy's defenses and, as a result of decisive actions, took control of the vil»»»

Efforts to reduce number of illegal landfills continue in Kyrgyzstan. Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan Mederbek Mashiev announced at a meeting on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection. According to him, ad»»»

A Kenyan family is seeking answers and support to repatriate the body of their 29-year-old relative, who was killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, 29, initially left Kenya for a job in Qatar in 2024, and his family later learned that he had then travelled to Russia. O»»»

Riyadh, Feb. 2 (SANA) Syria is participating in the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum 2026, which opened on Monday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, under the theme “Media in a Shaping World.” The Syrian delegation, headed by Minister of Information Hamza al-Mustafa, is taking part alongside media»»»

Dubai: Moscow’s winter has a new adrenaline rush — and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Thrillseekers in the Russian capital are embracing a chilling trend called “ice floating”, slipping into the icy waters of the Moskva River in bright red thermal wetsuits. Participants lie back and drift calmly a»»»

An episode of bestiality caught on camera and shared on social media has led to violent protests in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, with Hindu organisations getting involved in the row. On Sunday, a video of a man and his cow from Betul district in a compromising position went viral on social m»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: A new incursion by Israeli enemy at dawn into the town of Al-Adayseh, and bombed one of the houses 02-02-2026 09:31»»»

Global inflation is expected to fall to 3.8% this year and to 3.4% in 2027, helped by softer demand and lower energy prices, the IMF chief ‌said on ‌Monday. Managing Director ‌Kristalina ⁠Georgieva said ‌in a speech in the Annual Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai that global growth has held up 'remarkably»»»

Saudi Arabia’s equity market has been formally opened to all categories of foreign investors, a move widely expected to attract substantial international capital inflows in the coming period. The decision follows the entry into force, on Sunday, of a new regulatory framework allowing non-resident f»»»

One person was killed and several others wounded in Israeli strikes in the country's south on Sunday, as Israel said it struck Hezbollah targets. Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war between Israel and the Iran-backed g»»»

One person was killed Monday in an Israeli drone strike on his vehicle on the Zahrani highway between Ansarieh and Sarafand, as Israel intensified its strikes on south Lebanon, despite a ceasefire and the army's deployment in the region. On Sunday, at least one person was killed and 12 were wounded»»»