Tunis, Feb. 4 (TAP) - The 7th session of Tunisian-Belgian political consultations, held in Brussels, marked an important step in advancing bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as discussing a range of regional and international...»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo on Wednesday, where the two leaders co-chaired the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Egypt and Türkiye, signing a joint statement and a series of agreements an»»»

Trade exchange between Egypt and Türkiye rose to $6.8bn in 2025, up from $6.6bn in 2024, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The figures were published on Wednesday in conjunction with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with Turkis»»»

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»»»

New York: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that Cuba risks humanitarian "collapse" if it is denied oil, his spokesman said Wednesday as the United States threatens to cut energy supplies as part of a pressure campaign. "The secretary-general is extremely concerned about the humanitarian situation i»»»

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»»»

A German activist has been sentenced to eight years in a Hungarian prison for assaulting right-wing extremists and for being a member of an extreme left-wing group. The 25-year-old, identified only as Maja T., was found guilty of involvement in violent assaults by the group Antifa Ost in the lead-u»»»

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»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, sealing a raft of new partnership deals and signaling a united front on regional crises in Iran, Sudan and Gaza. Relations between Cairo and Ankara have thawed sharply after nearly a decade of »»»

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-»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday with Special Representative of the UN Secretary General and new UNMIK head Peter Due and warned of the situation in Kosovo-Metohija, pointing out that UNMIK - the UN mission in Serbia's southern province - must remain engaged on all issues of impo»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), during the second day of the World Governments Summit 2026.»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Incoming Chilean President José Antonio Kast conducted a tour of Central America and the Caribbean, meeting with the presidents of the Dominican Republic, Panama and El Salvador to discuss security and organized crime in the region. Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Chile»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky does not need peace in Ukraine because it would mean the end of his political career, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "Zelensky needs no peace. Any peace will mean an end to his political career, probably not only his political career,»»»

In late January 2026, the latest escalation in U.S. trade rhetoric was not merely another episode in a familiar cycle of tensions. Rather, it signalled a deeper shift in how the United States is managing its relationships with its closest allies. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Beiji»»»

New York: The State of Qatar showcased its experience in inclusive social development during a side event titled "Towards Inclusive Social Development within the Framework of Social Justice," organised by the General Secretariat of the Arab League in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is ready to engage in direct conversation with Iran if there is such an opportunity, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday. "If there's an opportunity to engage directly with counterparts in the Iranian regime, the United States would be open t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

ABU DHABI, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- The second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States kicked off in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to push forward the political way out of the crisis.In a press release, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said t»»»

1 of 2 | The USS Stockdale arrived off the coast of Haiti on Tuesday, U.S. Southern Command said on X. It joins two U.S. Coast Guard ships already in place: the USCGC Stone and USCGC Diligence. Photo courtesy of U.S. Southern Command/X Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The United States has sent a warship to Port Au»»»

Dubai: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. maintained a 'neutral' net satisfaction rating in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, with public sentiment remaining largely unchanged despite shifts in regional support. The Fourth Quarter 2025 S»»»

1 of 5 | Co-CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. merger in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. In December 2025, Netflix announced an agreement to acquire Warner Bros, Discovery's film/TV studios and HBO Max in an all-cash deal valued a»»»

During the consultations on the caretaker prime minister appointment procedure with President Iliana Iotova here on Wednesday, BSP - United Left Floor Leader Dragomir Stoynev said that difficult times lie ahead, which is why all political forces, as well as parliament, must assist the caretaker cab»»»

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DOHA: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Slovak Republic held on Wednesday a round of political consultations in Doha. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi led Qatar's side, while State Secretary of the Ministry of Forei»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision proposing that the President dismiss Sofia-based Bulgarian Ambassador to Estonia Selver Halil and appoint Ambassador to Finland Zornitsa Apostolova also as head of the diplomatic mission in Estonia, based in Helsinki. Ensuring active diplomatic »»»

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»»»

U.S. Congressmen Darrell Issa and Darin LaHood, who are of Lebanese origin, have submitted a draft bill seeking the imposition of sanctions on any “foreign person or entity that hinders, obstructs or delays Lebanon's electoral process, including efforts to restrict or prevent Lebanese citizens abro»»»

A recent analysis by StartupBlink highlights that Bulgaria offers a more favorable environment for startups than Greece, according to the Greek media Kathimerini. Entrepreneurs seeking to scale internationally may find better opportunities in Bulgaria and other neighboring countries such as Romania»»»

Dubai: “Venezuela is ready and I think this is a great opportunity right now for investors. The quicker the first ones enter the market, the more they will benefit,” said Calixto Ortega Sánchez, Vice President for the Economy, Venezuela, during a fireside chat at the World Governments Summit, where»»»

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»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a 26-year-old free-trade agreement with African countries that was left in doubt last year when his administration allowed it to expire while enforcing his policy of reciprocal tariffs. Trump on Tuesday signed into law an extension of the African Growth and »»»

Bulgaria is facing rising living costs, with service prices still climbing, according to economists. Authorities have already flagged the most frequent violations of the Law on the Euro since the start of the year, largely in the form of unjustified increases in the services sector. Analysts predic»»»

According to There Is Such a People (TISP), among the five who have agreed to take the post of caretaker prime minister, there are two who are strongly politically biased, TISP Floor Leader Tosho Yordanov said during Wednesday's consultations with President Iliana Iotova. They were held as part of »»»

The European Commission used unproven claims of Russian interference to overturn the results of Romania’s 2024 presidential election, a US House report has suggested. Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the election’s first round after intelligence services alleged anti-establishment candidate »»»

DUBAI - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Georgia's PM Irakli Kobahidze and FM Maka Bochorishvili on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss advancement of Serbia-Georgia bilateral cooperation and mutual support in international organisations. The parties »»»

Greek coast guard boats and a helicopter scoured the sea near an eastern Aegean island on Wednesday after an overnight collision between a patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen. According to the coast guard, initial information indic»»»

President Iliana Yotova continued consultations with parliamentary parties regarding the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, meeting representatives of “BSP-United Left” and “There is Such a People” (TISP) at Dondukov 2. She stressed that the responsibility for forming a caretaker cabinet li»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has confirmed that he will not be a candidate in Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections, reaffirming his longstanding disinterest in the office. Speaking on bTV’s “Face to Face” with Tsvetanka Rizova, Borissov emphasized that his political focus has always been on executi»»»

JERUSALEM - Secretary General of the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met on Tuesday in Jerusalem with the political director of the Israeli MFA Yosef Amrani and the ministry's head of diplomatic training Hamutal Rogel to discuss the state of Serbia-Israel bilateral relations. "The interlocutors exchanged»»»

Dubai: Europe’s slow rollout of digital border and immigration systems risks becoming an obstacle to smooth air travel, according to Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark. Speaking during a panel discussion on the future of aviation at the World Government Summit on Wednesday, Clark said Europea»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov received Ambassador, the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor today, February 4. During the meeting, the parties discussed Kyrgyzstan — USA political and economic cooperation, as well as cooperation in transport, digitaliz»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the criminal investigation into the case of the three dead bodies found in a burnt hut in the Western Balkan Mountains. CRIME The front-page articles of Trud and Telegraf dailies report that a sect or paedophilia might be behind the three dead bodies found at the Petroh»»»