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Qatar Calendar offers distinguished program of events during February

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism announced that Qatar Calendar for February will feature a special program including international conferences, cultural shows, major sporting competitions, live performances, and community celebrations, from global innovation summits and art exhibitions to tennis tourname»»»

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UPI 14m

Rafah border crossing between Egypt, Gaza reopens - UPI.com

Israel on Sunday did a trial run for the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which will reopen on Monday for the first time since Israel seized and closed it in May 2024. Photo by Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories/X Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The Rafah border crossin»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Minister of Municipality meets Afghan Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met on Sunday in his office with the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the State of Qatar, HE Mohammed Suhail Shaheen. The meeting, announced through official social media platforms, reviewed bilateral relations an»»»

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Prime Minister holds phone call with Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Sunday with HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, during which he congratulated His Excellency on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwai»»»

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RT 28m

British PM calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify over Epstein links

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before the US Congress after the former royal was featured extensively in the latest tranche of Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. The documents were published under the Epstein Files Transparenc»»»

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Kuna 31m

Turkiye slams Israeli occupation attacks on Gaza

ISTANBUL, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Israel occupation's attacks on Gaza Strip, as well as its continued violations of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 10, 2025.In response to fierce airstrikes that killed 37 Palestinians in 24 hours, the Mi»»»

Kuna 31m

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- 1942 -- The State of Kuwait Goverment, under reign of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, agreed with a British company to install telephone lines for Sheikhs and a number of merchants. 1956 -- Telephone ervices provided by the British telecommunication company were nationalized»»»

Kuna 31m

Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

3272830 KUWAIT -- The State of Kuwait strongly condemns the multiple attacks that left scores of casualties in southwest Pakistan. 3272829 ISLAMABAD -- At least 92 attackers 18 civilians and 15 security personnel are killed in coordinated attacks in Pakistan. 3272762 GAZA -- Gaza health authorities»»»

Kuna 31m

Trump directs against federal intervention in protests in democratic states

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said he directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deploy federal forces to protests in Democratic-led states under any circumstances unless state officials request assistance.However, in a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump s»»»

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Prime Minister opens Web Summit Qatar 2026

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated today the third edition of Web Summit Qatar, the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until February 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Conve»»»

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Pakistan boycott of India match raises revenue concerns for ICC and cricket boards

Lahore: Pakistan has officially announced that its national cricket team will boycott the highly anticipated group-stage match against India in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, even as it confirms participation in the rest of the tournament. The boy»»»

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Sudan's Khartoum International Airport receives 1st commercial flight in nearly 3 years

Khartoum: The Khartoum International Airport on Sunday received its first commercial passenger flight in almost three years, marking a key step toward reopening the airport and restoring air travel to Sudan's capital after a prolonged shutdown, officials said. The aircraft, operated by Sudan Airway»»»

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RT 1h

Why Russia and the UAE are a match made in heaven

This week, Moscow received United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The reception began with protocol that, beyond its ornamental purpose, functioned as a political instrument in its own right. The delegation was welcomed at the airport by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Mantu»»»

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Kuna 1h

Khartoum airport receives 1st domestic flight since start of war

KHARTOUM, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- A flight from Port Sudan has landed at Khartoum International Airport on Sunday for the first time since the civil war broke out three years ago.The arrival of the Sudan Airways (Sudanair) flight represents reopening of the airport, said Prime Minister Kamil El-Tayeb Idris»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

Caracas: Renowned Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison on charges including terrorism and treason. This was the latest step by interim president Delcy Rodriguez to free prisoners under pressure from the United Sta»»»

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Sana 1h

Chambers of Commerce discusses economic cooperation with Syrian–German Business Council

Damascus, Feb.1 (SANA) President of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Alaa al-Ali, reviewed with the President of the Syrian–German Business Council, Walid Sahari, ways to promote cooperation and economic relations between Syria and Germany. During the meeting, held on Sunday at the Fe»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Planning Minister highlights Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development at Cairo Book Fair

Cairo International Book Fair 2026 hosted Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, in a seminar organized by the NAWA Foundation, discussing “Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development: Reforms for Growth, Jobs and Resilience.” The seminar, mod»»»

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Kuna 1h

Qatari, French leaders discuss, regional, int'l topics

DOHA, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the bilateral ties. During a phone conversation on Sunday, the two leaders exchanged views on efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»

Sana 1h

Damascus, Rome discuss boosting industrial and trade cooperation

Damascus, Feb.1 (SANA) The Board of Directors of the Damascus Chamber of Industry discussed with the Italian ambassador in Damascus Stefano Ravagnan ways to advance economic and industrial relations between the two countries, enhance trade exchange, and facilitate the work of Syrian and Italian bus»»»

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BBC 1h

Over €3m of benzodiazepine seized in Dublin

Gardaí have seized a quantity of drugs worth an estimated street value of €3.4m (£2.9m). Benzodiazepine tablets were recovered during a number of searches in Dublin on Wednesday. The operation formed part of Operation Tara, a Garda initiative targeting drug-dealing networks. Gardaí have said no arr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets company officials on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with the founders, chairmen, and directors of several companies individually. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the Web Summit Qatar 2026 held in Doha. During the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee hold 4th meeting in Doha

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 of S»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait blasts Israeli occupation's violations of Gaza ceasefire

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sate of Kuwait strongly condemned the repeated deadly breaches by the Israeli occupation forces of the understandings on cessation of hostilities in Gaza Strip.The persistence of the Israeli occupation forces in these violations pose »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Outgoing Defence Minister Says Extended Budget Fails to Cover Ongoing Armed Forces Modernization Projects

The modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Fores has not stopped, but the funds needed for 2026 to pay for ongoing projects have not been secured in the so-called extended budget, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told bTV on Sunday. He noted that the regular budget, which was supposed to be»»»

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UPI 2h

Arctic blast freezes East Coast from Virginia to Miami - UPI.com

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have blanketed the Eastern half of the United States for the last week -- including US 75 north of Dallas -- bringing extreme winter weather to parts of the country, including the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, that do not generally experience it. Photo by Ian H»»»

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Kuna 2h

GCC chief reviews preparations for 167th ministerial meeting

RIYADH, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi met assistant secretaries-general and competent officials on Sunday to review the arrangements for 167th session of the GCC Foreign Ministers Council. They discussed the agenda topics of the meeting, due in M»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Man City held by Solanke stunner, Sesko delivers 'best feeling' for Man Utd

London: Manchester City's Premier League title challenge hit a fresh stumbling block as Dominic Solanke's acrobatic strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for struggling Tottenham on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko secured another thrilling 3-2 win for Manchester United over Fulham. City were cruising towards wha»»»

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BBC 2h

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

A 26-year-old Iranian man who was reportedly sentenced to death in connection with anti-government protests last month has been released on bail, reports say. Erfan Soltani was arrested on 8 January in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran, as protests swept across the country, prompting a deadly»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Flu cases surge in Hungary: over 250,000 seek medical help in a week as children hit hardest

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sofia Mayor on Day of Homage to Victims to Communist Regime: Freedom Is Supreme Value, Democracy Requires Courage

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev issued a statement on Sunday on the occasion of the Day of Gratitude and Homage to the Victims of the Communist Regime in Bulgaria. “Some time ago my children asked me a question that makes every adult stop and think – how should we think about the relationship between th»»»

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Kuna 2h

GCC chief receives ICDO head in Riyadh

RIYADH, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi met visiting Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) Arguj Kalantarli to discuss the prospects of cooperation with the organization.The meeting, hosted at the GCC HQ in Riyadh»»»

Sputnik 2h

Fair Nuclear Deal With US Possible in Short Time - Iranian Foreign Minister

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran and Washington can seal a fair nuclear deal soon, with the chance to reach such an agreement should not be missed, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. On Saturday, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said that the structural»»»

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Kuna 3h

Swiss Pres. arrives in Kuwait on official visit

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- President of the friendly Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin and his accompanying delegation arrived in Kuwait on Sunday evening on an official visit.His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah A»»»

Daily News Egypt 3h

Real estate prices in Egypt are unlikely to decline: Hisham Talaat Moustafa

Prominent businessman Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG),affirmed that real estate prices in Egypt are unlikely to decline in the near future, stressing that the pricing of residential units is directly tied to the actual cost of land and constr»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Mbappe penalty earns Real Madrid late win over nine-man Rayo

Madrid: Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash. Los Blancos cut Barcelona's lead back to one point at the top of the table after the Spanish champions beat Elche on Saturday.»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

KBN Holding Group and Lai Sun Group announce strategic partnership to launch cross-border investment platform.

KBN Holding Group, a leading diversified investment group headquartered in the State of Qatar, and Lai Sun Group, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, today jointly announced strategic partnership designed to support China’s leading technology enterprises en route to the Gulf regions' market opportuniti»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Celebrating Haq Al Laila: UAE fatwa council provides religious clarification

Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa has issued a religious ruling (Fatwa) clarifying the permissibility of observing the night of mid-Sha’ban, outlining its spiritual merit and the ruling on commemorating it through worship and customary practices. The move is part of the council’s efforts to unify re»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

DSB Chair Atanassov Describes Rumen Radev as "Political Rival"

Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) Chair Atanas Atanassov said that “in the person of citizen Rumen Radev” the party has a very serious competitor, stressing that Radev will be their political rival. Speaking on bTV on Sunday, Atanassov emphasized that his party “finds no grounds whatsoever for co»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Saudi Scientific Study Develops AI-Powered Detection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A Saudi scientific study has developed an intelligent model for detecting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide, using unidirectional electrocardiography (ECG) signals and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. The findings, published in "Fron»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Sudan’s War-Torn Capital Sees Second Commercial Flight Land Since Conflict Began

A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the northeastern African country nearly three years ago. The domestic flight, operated by the national flag carrier SUDANAIR, landed at the Khartoum International Airport Sunday aftern»»»

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BBC 4h

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

A five-year-old boy and his father who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota have returned home, a congressman has said. Texas Representative Joaquin Castro, a Democrat, announced on Sunday that Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias were re»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Pakistani military reports killing 92 militants in two security operations

Islamabad: The Pakistani military on Sunday announced that it had taken out 92 militants in two security operations in the southwest of the country. In a statement, the military clarified that the security forces conducted these operations based on intel that spotted the movements of the militants »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Top US, Israeli Generals Meet at Pentagon Amid Soaring Iran Tensions

The top US and Israeli generals held talks at the Pentagon on Friday amid soaring tensions with Iran, two US officials told Reuters on Sunday, speaking on condition of ‌anonymity. The officials ‌did not ‌offer ⁠details about ‌the closed-door discussions between US General Dan Caine, the chairman of»»»

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Novinite 4h

Sofia, Models and Secret Meetings: How Bulgaria Surfaces in the Newly Released Epstein Files

Newly declassified documents from the US Department of Justice have revealed multiple references to Bulgaria in the correspondence of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The materials include emails, financial records, photographs and videos, some of which point to contac»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

 Amir receives phone call from French President

Doha: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call on Sunday from the President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. »»»

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TAP 4h

Ramadan 2026: February 17 designated for lunar crescent observation

Tunis, Feb 1 (TAP) - The observation of the lunar crescent marking the beginning of the month of Ramadan 1447 of the Hegira is set for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after sunset corresponding to 29 Sha'ban 1447 of the Hegira, the National Institute of...»»»

TAP 4h

Tunisia attends Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi

(TAP) – Tunisia attended Saturday the Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting co-chaired by india and the UAE in New Delhi. The Tunisian delegation, led by Acting Permanent Representative to the Arab League Douha Chouikh Ben Tanfous, highlighted...»»»

TAP 4h

Temperatures Sunday night to range between 2 and 6°C in western regions of north and centre, 7 and 12°C elsewhere

Tunis, Feb 1 (TAP) - Temperatures on Sunday night will range between 2 and 6°C in western regions of the north and centre, and between 7 and 12°C elsewhere, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The weather...»»»

Kathimerini 4h

Passenger bus crashes, killing 8, in southern Turkey

A passenger bus rolled off a road in southern Turkey’s Antalya province on Sunday, killing eight people, a senior official said. Images on state broadcaster TRT showed the vehicle lying on its side on an embankment on a highway slip road in Dosemealti, a district to the northwest of Antalya city ce»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Hungary’s newest crime map: The most dangerous towns and safest counties revealed

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