Algeria inaugurates strategic railway to giant Sahara mine
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday inaugurated a nearly 1,000-kilometre (621-mile) desert railway to transport iron ore from a giant mine, a project he called one of the biggest in the country's history. The line will bring iron ore from the Gara Djebilet deposit in the south to the »»»
Nationwide 'ICE Out' protests sweep US against Trump administration's immigration policies
Washington DC: Protests swept across the United States over the weekend as demonstrators rallied under the slogan "ICE Out", demanding an end to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement measures, CNN reported. The protests marked a second consecutive day of demonstrations after a nationwi»»»
Trump 'hopeful' Iran will 'make a deal', says failure will show if Khamenei's 'regional war' warning was right
Florida: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "hopeful" that Iran would "make a deal" with Washington, hours after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any conflict initiated by the United States would turn into a "regional war". Trump added that if the deal does not»»»
Israel claims Hezbollah commander Ali Dawood Amich killed in Lebanon
Tel Aviv: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that earlier today (Sunday) it attacked and killed Hezbollah leader Ali Dawood Amich, who served as head of a branch in the Hezbollah engineering department. Amich was attempting to restore military infrastructure for Hezbollah in the Al-Dweir reg»»»
Bareilly newlywed murder: Nine-year love story turns deadly as wife kills husband
Dubai: A newlywed marriage in Bareilly ended in a chilling murder just two months after the wedding, after police discovered that a 33-year-old man initially believed to have died by suicide was in fact strangled by his wife — with the help of her family. According to police findings reported by ND»»»
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The Kennedy Center in Washington DC will be closed for a two-year renovation beginning in July, President Donald Trump has announced. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said the centre would close on 4 July this year "in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country". The move follows sever»»»
US doesn’t want Libya scenario in Iran – NATO envoy
The US does not want a Libya-style collapse in Iran as it weighs possible military action against the country, Washington’s ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has stated. Libya remains divided and unstable more than a decade after a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in»»»
French hospital treats man with bombshell up his rectum, bomb disposal team called
An emergency department in southern France was forced to call in a bomb disposal unit after a man arrived at hospital with a World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum. Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse was plunged into disruption late on Saturday night, January 31, when the patient presented at »»»
Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona ends '1,675 days' of suffering in prison
A renowned Venezuelan human rights activist was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison, saying he endured 1,675 days behind bars that were "too much pain for a human being." "The message remains the same: four years and seven months in prison did not silence the truth»»»
Cuba deal eyed: US talking deal with 'highest people' in Havana, say Trump
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade. Also Read: US allies, foes alarmed by capture of Venezuela's Maduro"Cuba is a failing nation. It has been for»»»
Iran FM Araghchi: Tehran lost 'trust' with US as negotiating partner, seeks 'fair and equitable' deal
Tehran: Despite stating that Iran had lost its "trust" with the US as a negotiating partner, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran seeks a "fair and equitable" deal with Washington over nuclear weapons, amid escalated tensions between the two sides. Also Read: Iran-US tensi»»»
Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'
"On the first day, I asked 'why are there no more women?'," says Hind Kabawat. She is Syria's minister for social affairs and labour - the only female minister in the transitional government tasked with navigating the country's jagged road from war to peace. Sectarian violence, which has killed tho»»»
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files
NEW YORK: From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. All have denied having anything to do with his se»»»
US: Police officer Pradeep Taman killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia: A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of them and seriously wounding the other, authorities said. The shooting suspect also was shot by one of the officers and was undergoin»»»
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Americans pulling into a Starbucks drive‑thru might think they are being served by a friendly staff member. But at some locations, the voice listening to the order is actually an AI robot. Behind the counter inside the store, baristas can lean on a virtual personal assistant to recall recipes or ma»»»
How Squatwolf grew from Dubai into a global performance brand
Dubai: Squatwolf was born out of daily training routines in Dubai, where two founders, Anam Khalid and Wajdan Gul, deeply invested in fitness struggled to find performance wear that matched the intensity of their workouts, the realities of training in heat and the diverse body types they saw around»»»
UAE-India flight tickets for under Dh350? This UAE-linked airline’s sale is live
Dubai: Travelling between the UAE and India just got cheaper. Tata-owned Air India Express has rolled out a limited-time discount campaign offering up to 20 per cent off fares, targeting passengers flying between the Gulf and India — a key travel corridor for UAE residents and Indian expatriates. T»»»
Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has said he agrees with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's admission of "poor judgement" after it emerged she had extensive contacts with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The princess features hundreds of times between 2011-14, in the latest files released by t»»»
NRIs in UAE: What really changes after India’s 2026 Budget with your money, property, taxes back home
Dubai: If you live in the UAE, many financial decisions still connect you to India — whether it’s investing in shares, selling property, sending money for education, or planning a family trip home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Although India’s Union Budget 2026 didn»»»
Ramadan shopping without the price shock? Here’s how UAE retailers are keeping food affordable
Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, UAE retailers said they are doubling down on price stability, deep discounts and smarter sourcing to shield shoppers from global cost pressures and keep everyday food essentials affordable during the holy month. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»
NASA starts launch rehearsal for Artemis II mission to the moon - UPI.com
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft perched on top, stands on Complex 39B early Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission around the moon gets started. The mission will launch no earlier than February 8. Photo by Joe M»»»
IWA celebrates Republic Day at Radisson Blu
It was an evening filled with pride, joy, and togetherness as the Indian Women’s Association (IWA) celebrated Republic Day in grand style at the Radisson Blu. The presence of esteemed guests, captivating traditional dance performances by members, an engaging quiz on India, and the enthusiastic part»»»
Qatari investments in UK exceed £40 bn as trade reaches £1.7 bn in 2024
QNA Doha The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister o»»»
Over 275 workers benefit as ICBF hosts 54th free medical camp in Wakra
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) successfully organised its 54th Free Medical Camp on Friday, 30 January 2026, at KIMS Healthcare Al Mashaf, Wakra, reaffirming its commitment to “Healthcare with Compassion, Service with Purpose.” The initiative provided free me»»»
Qatar Airways Holidays unveils exclusive fan travel packages for Qatar Football Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Holidays has launched exclusive fan travel packages for football supporters around the world to experience a spectacular week of elite international football in Doha during Qatar Football Festival 2026, headlined by the ‘Finalissima’ – a clash of football tit»»»