Qatar continues diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the region: Advisor to PM, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: The Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its diplomatic efforts at the highest levels to reduce tensions in the region and to promote a return to the negotiatin»»»
U.S. Navy shoots down Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea - UPI.com
An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28. The Navy shot down an Iranian drone flying toward the Abraham Lincoln Tuesday. Photo by Spec. Seaman Zoe Simpson/U.S. Navy Feb. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Nav»»»
Kiev’s European backers preparing for talks with Putin – Macron
Ukraine’s European backers are preparing for possible talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. The EU and UK cut off diplomatic communication with Moscow following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The Russian and French leaders la»»»
Durov calls France ‘not free’ as agents raid Musk office
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has condemned France, saying it is “not a free country” after a raid on Elon Musk's X offices in Paris. The search was part of a probe into the social media platform’s Grok AI and its alleged generation of sexualized deepfake images of women and children, and comes a»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call today from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy HE Antonio Tajani. During the call, they reviewed»»»
Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s
Spain has become the latest European country to make plans to ban social media for children under the age of 16. "We will protect them from the digital Wild West," Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. The ban, which still needs parliamentary approva»»»
SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 missions, could impact ISS launch
Washington: NASA said Tuesday its next crew rotation to the International Space Station could be delayed after SpaceX announced it was grounding flights of its Falcon 9 rocket to investigate an unspecified issue. SpaceX, the private space company owned by Elon Musk, has paused flights of its Falcon»»»
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed attends UAE-Azerbaijan ‘Peace Shield 2026’ joint military exercise
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, along with Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, attended the ‘Peace Shield 2026’ military exercise, which aims to strengthen d»»»
World Governments Summit 2026: UAE President welcomes delegation from Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed a delegation from the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders, held as part of the World Governments Summit 2026, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed wished the delegates success in their discussions, expressing»»»
Latifa bint Mohammed honours 3 government projects with Future Fit Seal at WGS 2026
Dubai: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, awarded the global edition of the Future Fit Seal to three outstanding international government projects, as part of an initiative that recognises international government projects that demon»»»
BREAKING: Son of Libya's late ruler Kadhafi killed, adviser tells media
Tripoli: Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of Libya's late longtime ruler, has been killed by gunmen, his adviser told the media on Tuesday, with relatives confirming his death. Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim told al-Ahrar TV channel that Seif al-Islam was killed in his house by a group of four unidentifi»»»
PA Nova building a retail park for about PLN 20 mln
PA Nova announced that on 3 February it signed a construction contract with BORT-WIMAR. Under the agreement, PA Nova will build a retail park, including a parking area and all necessary supporting infrastructure, delivering the project in line with the approved design documentation. The fixed net r»»»
Minimum wage in Poland is growing slowly in Poland
Poland’s minimum wage rose more moderately this year, slowing sharply compared with previous years, yet it remains among the highest in the European Union. In 2026, the statutory minimum wage stands at PLN 4,806 gross. Adjusted for purchasing power (PPS), it equals 1,545 PPS, placing Poland among e»»»
27% of Poles planning to buy a new car considering BEVs
According to the 9th edition of the New Mobility Barometer by Polish New Mobility Association (PSNM), 27% of Poles planning to buy a new car consider choosing a battery electric vehicle (BEV). The acceptable budget for an electric car is most often PLN 80,000–160,000. The survey, conducted in Novem»»»
Chavismo reshuffles one month after Nicolás Maduro's capture - UPI.com
The head of the Capital District Government, Nahum Fernandez, who is the United Socialist Party of Venezuela’s secretary for street mobilization, speaks during a march outside the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, in January. File Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- One month after the »»»
Who is in the Epstein files?
The list of some of the world's most rich and powerful people with ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has lengthened with the latest US government release of millions of new files from its investigation into the disgraced financier. The 30 January drop of new material - dubbed the Epstein fi»»»
Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to hit a $1tn (730bn) market valuation, propelling it into a small group dominated by tech firms. The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and its success in drawing in price-conscious shoppers. Wall Street has also r»»»
Visit Qatar to host the first edition of Sneaker Con in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar announced it will host the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Qatar, bringing The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth to Doha for the first time. According to a press release from Qatar Tourism on Tuesday, the globally recognised convention will take place at the Doha Exhibition a»»»
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
Two Gazan women who passed through the newly reopened Rafah crossing with Egypt on Monday have told the BBC that a local Palestinian militia linked to Israel carried out checks at an Israeli military checkpoint inside the Gaza Strip. Lamia Rabia, who was travelling with her children, said they were»»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets with GCC Secretary General
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), during the first day of the World Governments Summit 2026, which commenced today and runs f»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Prime Minister of Spain
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, met with Pedro Sánchez, Prim»»»
RAK Ruler awards Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Science to Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi at IWAM 2026
Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, presented the Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Science during the second day of the 17th International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM), to Professor Omar Yaghi, joint »»»
Erdogan reiterates Turkey’s support for Syria during talks with Saudi crown Prince
Ankara, Feb.3 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, reaffirming Turkey’s support for Syria’s stability and discussing regional issues, Turkish officials said. Erdogan said Turkey would cooperate with Saudi Arabia on efforts to rebuild S»»»
Presidents of UAE and Ecuador discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, held talks today to review bilateral relations and explore ways to strengthen ties, particularly in areas such as the economy, trade, renewable energy, investment, sustai»»»
UAE leaders condole with King of Jordan over passing of former prime minister
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the passing of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, P»»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets with President of Estonia, reaffirms UAE’s commitment to expanding global partnerships
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia, on the opening day of the World Governments Summit 2026. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First De»»»
'A nightmare of every parent': Tributes pour in for players killed in Canada crash
Tributes have poured in for three teenage junior ice hockey players who were killed in a vehicle crash in the Canadian province of Alberta. Officials said the three players, identified as 18-year-olds JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, both from British Columbia, and 17-year-old Caden Fine, an American»»»
Epstein and Rothschilds sought to cash in on Ukraine’s Maidan coup (VIDEO)
Pedophile sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein treated the 2014 Western-backed coup in Kiev as a lucrative business opportunity, newly released documents suggest. The latest batch of Epstein-related files released by the US Department of Justice last week includes emails in which the disgraced financier so»»»
From culture to cooperation, Japan and Kuwait celebrate shared journey
By Dhari Almelhem KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The Embassy of Japan held the national day reception on Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of the Japanese Emperor, Naruhito.The reception welcomed over 300 people at the Regency Hotel, including Ambassador Aziz Al-Dihani, Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign A»»»
QF and Scale AI launch partnership to accelerate innovation, nurture tech talent
Doha, Qatar: A global leader in Artificial Intelligence, Scale AI, is partnering with Qatar Foundation (QF) to expand Qatar's ability to innovate, lead, and nurture a new generation of talent in this transformative field of technology. As Web Summit Qatar 2026 - the Doha edition of the world's larg»»»
Germany dumping France for Italy – Telegraph
Germany is moving to deepen ties with Italy as tensions rise with France over EU trade policy, Emmanuel Macron’s looming exit, and relations with US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph reported on Monday, citing diplomats from the bloc. France and Germany have long been the “engine” of EU policym»»»
Creative Explained in Doha: Armen Adamjan’s journey from onion hack to 25 million viewers
Doha, Qatar: During Covid, Danish filmmaker Armen Adamjan made a quick 50-second clip on regrowing green onion - scallions - from a to-be-thrown-out piece of root. That single clip garnered 200,000 views, which led to another one on bell pepper and so on. What started out as hacks to grow plants, t»»»
PayPal appoints new CEO and independent board chair - UPI.com
Enrique Lores will be the new chief executive officer of digital payments processor PayPal Holdings Inc., and David Dorman its new board chairman, PayPal announced on Tuesday. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Enrique Lores will be the new chief executive officer of PayPal Holdings I»»»
TeKnowledge brings enterprise‑ready Agentic AI to Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: TeKnowledge, a global expert technology services company specializing in helping organizations become AI First, will join Microsoft at WebSummit Qatar 2026 to demonstrate how enterprises can move from AI experimentation to execution—safely, swiftly, and at scale. The company will showc»»»
Meteorology Department issues safety advisory for motorists amid foggy conditions
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) issued a set of safety guidelines for motorists as foggy conditions continue to affect visibility across several parts of the country. In an advisory shared on its official platforms, the Department urged drivers to exercise extreme caution while »»»
Historic tourism slump deepens Cuba’s crisis - UPI.com
Tourists walk in front of classic cars in Havana, Cuba, in March 2024. Tourism has fallen off sharply, putting severe pressure on the country's economy. File Photo by Yander Zamora/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Cuba's tourism sector has fallen to historic lows at a time when the island most needs foreign cur»»»
'I wasn't convinced': The Sharjah driver who won a BMW on his third try
Dubai: A Bangladeshi driver who only participated in the Big Ticket draw three times has been named the winner of a luxury BMW X5 on Tuesday. Shahin Miah, a 32-year-old house driver based in Sharjah, secured the vehicle in the latest Dream Car Series draw. The expat, who moved to the UAE in 2008, a»»»
Kuwait FM receives congratulatory call from Mauritania peer
KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a call from his Mauritanian counterpart Mohammad Salem Ould Bechir on Tuesday.During the phone conversation, the Mauritanian minister congratulated Sheikh Jarrah on having been named as Kuwait»»»
US secret 'Compass Call' jets that hack enemy skies – EA-37B's electronic warfare nightmare revealed
As tensions simmer in the Middle East, a brand-new electronic attack aircraft now forms part of the US arsenal could that be called in at a moment's notice, say military experts. Much of the EA-37B power output, waveform details, and full system performance are classified. The EA-37B is a cutting-e»»»
US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
An Iranian drone was shot down as it "aggressively approached" an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a US military spokesman has said. An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone "in self-defence" to protect the aircraft»»»
Iran seeks last-minute changes to US talks, raising doubts over Friday meeting
Dubai: Iran has requested changes to the venue and format of planned negotiations with the United States just days before a high-stakes meeting scheduled for Friday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter cited by Axios, raising uncertainty over whether the talks will proceed as plan»»»
GreenGate platform launched
Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) – A digital platform, dubbed “GreenGate,” has been launched. It is designed to centralise all stakeholders, resources and opportunities related to green entrepreneurship in Tunisia, its initiator “Greenov’i” announced on...»»»
Erdogan to visit Egypt for talks on bilateral ties, Palestinian issue
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Egypt on Wednesday for talks covering bilateral cooperation and regional developments, including the Palestinian issue, Türkiye’s ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen said. Şen said Erdogan will begin the trip with a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tues»»»
Egypt, Sweden sign health cooperation MoU to enhance medical services
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Egypt and Sweden aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the health and medical fields. The MoU was signed between Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population and Sweden’s Ministry of H»»»
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife
Former US First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband William Stevenson has been charged with murdering his current wife, Linda Stevenson, officials said. William Stevenson, 77, faces first-degree murder charges over the death of his wife Linda, 64, following a weeks-long investigation, New Castle County Po»»»
Partner of murdered businessman describes abduction to police
The partner of the 27-year-old businessman found murdered over the weekend in a stream in Nea Peramos, west of Athens, has provided investigators with details about his abduction. According to state broadcaster ERT, the woman witnessed the abduction from the video doorbell at their home. The woman »»»
Parliamentary probe into subsidy scandal to wind up on February 27
The parliamentary committee investigating a European Union agricultural subsidy scandal will extend its sessions for another few days, lawmakers decided Tuesday. As a result, the final findings will be tabled to Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis on February 27, twelve days later than initially »»»
Saudi Arabia Plans Global Village at Expo Site After 2030
Saudi Arabia plans to transform the site of Expo 2030 Riyadh into a permanent, sustainable global village once the six-month world fair ends, officials said on Tuesday, as countries begin locking in their presence at the flagship event, with eight nations, including the US, already securing pavilio»»»
France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil
A secondary school teacher in south-eastern France was left in a critical condition on Tuesday after being stabbed by a 14-year-old pupil. The 60-year-old female art teacher was stabbed three to four times in her chest in front of around 20 other students, according to a local official. The pupil f»»»
Spain announces plans to ban social media for childen under 16 - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Pedro Sanchez of Spain speaks to reporters after meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the White House in 2023. Sanchez announced that Spain will implement a social media ban for teens younger than 16 along with other new laws. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | Licen»»»