Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead
A total of 18 people have died as a result of a period of extreme cold weather in New York City, its mayor has said. Since late January, the city has endured a cold snap, including 13 days of temperatures of 0C (32F) or below – one of the longest stretches of sub-zero weather New York has seen in s»»»
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as missing mother's ransom deadline looms
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has issued a new plea for help as the reported deadline for a ransom payment for her mother's safe return loomed. "We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help," she says in the video posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon. Nancy Guthrie disappeared in th»»»
Qatar and Morocco urge cultural property protectionduring armed conflicts
QNA Doha The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts to r»»»
Japan celebrates Emperor Naruhito’s 66th birthday
Hanane Djoua Doha The Embassy of Japan in Qatar hosted a reception at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel to commemorate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. The event brought together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of the media, and underscored the en»»»
MoCI holds workshop on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing compliance
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with the Qatari Association of Certified Public Accountants, organised a training workshop titled “Challenges of Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Requirements and Mechanisms t»»»
Media City Qatar attracts 244 firms during Web Summit Qatar 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Altogether 244 interested leads expressed interest to join Media City Qatar during the four-day Web Summit Qatar 2026, held from February 1 to 4, reflecting strong regional and international interest in establishing media and creative businesses in Qatar. Applications subm»»»
Tulukoota Qatar marks silver jubilee with grand ‘Tulusiri’ celebration
Tribune News Network Doha Tulusiri, the Silver Jubilee celebration of Tulukoota Qatar, a leading associate of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the Embassy of India, Qatar, was held with grandeur on January 23, 2026, at the DPS MIS School Auditorium, marking 25 years of cultural pride, unity, »»»
Visit Qatar deepens trade engagement in India at OTM Mumbai ’26 exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, India’s leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The participation reinforced Qatar’s positioning as a high-quality, well-conne»»»
Azza Fahmy Jewellery, Fifty One East join hands for Katara showroom
Tribune News Network Doha Azza Fahmy Jewellery, in partnership with Fifty One East, ‘Qatar’s favourite department store’, unveiled a unique immersive experience at Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), offering guests an intimate journey into the world of one of the Middle East’s most celebrated je»»»
Es’hailSat announcesstrategic partnershipframework with Telesat
QNA Doha Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, announced on Monday that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar a»»»
HEALTH MINISTER MEETS SENEGALESE COUNTERPART
Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Minister of Health and Public Hygiene of Senegal Dr Ibrahima Sy in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the health sector. (TNN)»»»
Finding her voice: Al-Hidous’s journey in speech-language pathology at QU
Tribune News Network Doha The Health Sector at Qatar University (QU Health) is spotlighting the inspiring academic journey of Al-Dana Al-Hidous, a student in the Speech-Language Pathology Programme, whose commitment to communication sciences reflects the university’s student-centred approach to hea»»»
Qatari overland relief convoy deployedwith life-saving medications to Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha A Qatari humanitarian aid convoy comprising seven trucks carrying emergency and life-saving medicines has been dispatched to support Sudan’s health sector amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The initiative is jointly launched by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and »»»
Make sports a priority, sustainable lifestyle choice: Shura speaker to citizens, residents
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has called on citizens and residents to seize the opportunity of National Sports Day to make sports as a priority and a sustainable lifestyle practiced regularly throughout the year, thereby strengthening community health awaren»»»
Starmer’s chief of staff resigns over Epstein scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned over the fallout from newly published files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. McSweeney took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US, despite Mandelson’s ties to »»»
Syria, France explore joint financial and banking projects
Damascus. Feb.9 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor met with a French development delegation on Monday to discuss cooperation in the financial and banking sectors, including projects aimed at strengthening financial stability. Central Bank Governor Abdulkader HusriehAbdulkader Husrieh discussed ar»»»
Nigerian interfaith leaders seek support, understanding in Washington, D.C. - UPI.com
The U.S. Capitol building is seen from the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 17, 2025. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A group of prominent Nigerian religious and traditional leaders visited Washington, D.C., this week seeking understanding an»»»
Cloud Technologies intends to increase data sales to 18-24 mln USD in ‘27
Cloud Technologies has adopted its Strategy 2026+, which management believes could lift data sales to USD 16–18 million in 2026 and USD 18–24 million in 2027. The strategy builds on plans executed in 2023–2025 and focuses on accelerating growth through organic expansion, partnerships, and acquisiti»»»
One Palestinian was injured by Israeli rubber bullets in Al-Khalil, occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US strikes deal with Bangladesh to trim tariff rate
Washington: The United States and Bangladesh unveiled a deal Monday to lower US tariffs on goods from the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, with Washington also committing to work towards duty exemptions for certain textiles and apparel. Under the agreement, President Donald Trump's admi»»»
Air Canada suspends service to Cuba following aviation fuel shortage
Air Canada has suspended service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the Caribbean island. The move was effective as of Monday, though the airline said it would bring some 3,000 customers already in Cuba back home in the coming days. Aviation fuel will not be commercially available at»»»
Labour ministry declares National Sport Day an official holiday
DOHA: Pursuant to Amiri Decision No. (57) of 2025 concerning the determination of working days, occasions, and official holidays in the State, the Ministry of Labour has announced that National Sport Day, observed on Tuesday, February 10, will be an official holiday. The decision applies to private»»»
Watch: Texas man folds 250 functional paper planes in one hour - UPI.com
Feb. 9 (UPI) -- A Texas man folded 250 paper planes in one hour -- an average of four per minute -- and proved they could fly to attempt a Guinness World Record. Tyler resident Richard DeFreece, who first applied to Guinness World Records two years ago, said he got the go-head for his official atte»»»
Opinion: Polish real estate is doing better than we think
Poland’s real estate market is gradually returning to balance, showing stabilization rather than boom conditions, according to Kamil Kowa, managing director at Savills Polska. Investment interest in early 2026 is strongest in offices and logistics, supported by limited new office supply in central »»»
Czechs buy office building in the business center of Warsaw
The office complex Wola Center in Warsaw’s main business district has changed hands, confirming continued interest from foreign investors in Poland. Global investor Hines has sold the fully leased, Class A property to the Czech Trigea Fund, managed by Trigea nemovitostní fond, SICAV. Located near R»»»
Company wanting to enhance cybersecurity and privacy in AI growing fast
Passus has emerged as one of the strongest performers on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, with its shares rising 241% in 2025 and a further 47% since the start of 2026. Listed on the main market since 2023, the company specializes in cybersecurity, network monitoring, and IT integration, serving both pub»»»
Gas prices falling in Europe as demand for heating weakens
European gas prices fell sharply at the start of the week as forecasts confirmed milder temperatures, reducing demand for heating fuel. Benchmark Dutch TTF gas contracts traded in Amsterdam dropped to about €32.8 per MWh, down more than 8% on the day after earlier double-digit losses, marking the f»»»
NOC Chairman affirms partnership with private sector is a cornerstone of developing oil industry
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) organized a workshop in Tripoli today entitled “Towards a Strategic Partnership with Investors to Develop the Oil Industry.” Adding value to the national economyThe workshop aimed to explore avenues for cooperation with the private sector and review available inve»»»
Law Enforcers Suspect Homicide, Suicide in Six Violent Deaths in Northwest
Senior police officials, prosecutors and experts on Monday said the principal leads they follow regarding six violent deaths are homicide succeeded by suicide or suicide only. At a news conference in Sofia, the law enforcers provided details on the progress of the investigation into the deaths that»»»
Israeli helicopters target refugee tent in western Gaza: report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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MOCI organises training workshop on challenges of complying with anti-money laundering measures
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in cooperation with the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA), organised a training workshop entitled 'challenges of compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements, and the mechanism fo»»»
Cuban airports face jet fuel, landing systems crises - UPI.com
Island nation closes hotels and relocates tourists as part of an emergency plan. An operational notice from the international NOTAM system Sunday confirmed that Havana’s José Martí international airport will not have Jet A-1 fuel, the standard for commercial aviation, for one month between Tuesday »»»
Moscow Discusses Industrial Cooperation with the Royal Commission for Riyadh
A delegation from the Moscow government held a working meeting with representatives of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the highest state body responsible for the comprehensive development of Saudi Arabia’s capital, according to the press service of Moscow’s Department of Investment and Indust»»»
Moscow Discusses Opportunities for Cooperation With Riyadh Techno Valley
Riyadh Techno Valley is a strategic project of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focused on the development of applied research and the commercialization of technologies in priority areas A delegation from the Moscow government has visited Riyadh Techno Valley - a science and technology park in Riyadh o»»»
Egypt invests EGP 26.5bn to upgrade power transmission network in FY2025
Egypt invested approximately EGP 26.5bn in fiscal year 2024/2025 to modernize and expand its power transmission network, enhance grid efficiency, and integrate renewable energy into the national grid, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said. Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energ»»»
Egypt targets doubling oil output through advanced drilling technologies, global partnerships
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with senior executives from international oil companies operating in Egypt to discuss advancing drilling technologies and accelerating field development in line with global best practices, as part of a five-year strategy to double the cou»»»
Egypt, Greece seek to deepen investment, innovation partnership
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is working to strengthen investment cooperation with Greece as part of Egypt’s broader strategy to expand economic ties with international partners. GAFI CEO Mohamed El-Gawsaky met with Greek Ambassador to Cairo Nikolaos Papageorgiou to exp»»»
Stock market continues upward trajectory on Monday
Tunis, Feb. 9 (TAP)- The stock market continued its upward trajectory on Monday with the the benchmark index growing 0.33 % to 14, 647.04 points in a modest volume of TND 6.6 million, broker Tunisie Valeurs said.The share of national insurer TUNIS...»»»
UAE dominates Forbes Middle East’s 2026 ranking of the region’s most powerful tech leaders
The UAE has cemented its position as the Middle East’s leading technology hub, accounting for nearly half of the region’s most powerful tech leaders, according to Forbes Middle East’s inaugural Top Tech Leaders 2026 ranking. Forbes Middle East has unveiled its inaugural ranking of the Top Tech Lead»»»
EU Says Albanian Parliament Must Act Without Delay on Immunity Requests
The European Commission said it is the responsibility of Albania’s parliament to handle without delay requests to lift the immunity of its members, stressing the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence in the country. In an exclusive response to Report TV regarding an institutional »»»
US Reaches Nuclear Deal with Armenia as Vance Pushes Peace Dividend
Armenia and the United States agreed on Monday to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector as Washington sought to bolster ties with a former close ally of Russia, months after Washington brokered a peace agreement in the South Caucasus. A statement on the nuclear sector deal was signed by Armenian Pr»»»
US boards tanker in Indian Ocean it 'tracked and hunted' from Caribbean
The US military boarded an oil tanker after tracking it for thousands of miles from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, the Department of Defense said. US officials said the ship - named Aquila II - was operating in defiance of a US "quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean". "It ran, and w»»»
Former Democrat MP, Dashnor Sula Appointed Inspector General
Former Democratic Party lawmaker Dashnor Sula has officially assumed office as Inspector General, outlining his priorities in his first public message since taking the post this Monday. Sula said his work will focus on three main pillars, including a zero-tolerance approach toward businesses that v»»»
Exports From Moscow-Based Companies to Saudi Arabia Surge 72%
Moscow views Saudi Arabia as a strategic partner in trade, economic, and investment cooperation. According to the results of 2025, the capital's share in Russia's trade turnover with the Kingdom reached 55 percent. In 2025, exports from companies with production localized in Moscow to the Kingdom o»»»
EU launches Invest4Libya project to strengthen public finance and drive digital and green investment in Libya
Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Finance, the Delegation of the European Union to Libya, the Embassy of France in Libya, and Expertise France officially inaugurated the Invest4Libya project today. The project is an initiative designed to strengthen Libya’s financial governance, improve its investm»»»
AI chatbots give bad health advice: research
Paris: Next time you're considering consulting Dr ChatGPT, perhaps think again. Despite now being able to ace most medical licensing exams, artificial intelligence chatbots do not give humans better health advice than they can find using more traditional methods, according to a study published on M»»»
Qatari, Moroccan panel discussion on protection of cultural property during armed conflicts convened in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts »»»
Iran Steps up Arrests While Remaining Positive on US Talks
Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations. The arrests -- including that of Javad Emam, the spokesperson for the main reformist coalition -- came after Iranian and US officials held ta»»»
UAE boosts local medicine manufacturing with new body
Dubai: The UAE has taken a major step towards strengthening local manufacturing of medicines with the official launch of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), signalling a new era for the country’s pharmaceutical industry and medical supply security. Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State »»»
Visit Qatar deepens trade engagement in India at OTM Mumbai 2026
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026 - India's leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. In a statement, Visit Qatar said its participation reinforced Qatar's positioning as a»»»