UPI 14m

Iranian envoy: Talks with U.S. officials 'a very good start' - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, on Friday. Iran's top diplomat held talks with his Omani counterpart ahead of Oman-mediated negotiations with the United States over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Phot»»»

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UPI 14m

French FM says Lebanon should stay out of U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com

France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference at the Pine Residence, the official residence of the French ambassador to Lebanon, in Beirut's Horsh district in 2024. File Photo by Fadel Itani/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- French For»»»

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RT 17m

Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing

More than 30 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Pakistani authorities have accused India and Afghanistan of complicity in the attack. The blast ripped through the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque on Friday morning, as the building was packed with»»»

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Libya Herald 22m

Saif al-Islam Qaddafi buried in Bani Walid next to his brother – thousands attend funeral as supporters of former regime display old green flag

Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, son of former dictator Muamar Qaddafi, was buried in Bani Walid today next to his brother. Saif was assassinated last Tuesday evening (3 February) in his hideout in Zintan. Thousands attended his funeral as supporters of the former Qaddafi regime (1969 – 2011) displayed Qadda»»»

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BBC 53m

Motive unclear after Canada engineering students charged in explosives case

Four Canadian engineering students have been arrested, suspected of possessing explosives and firearms, though police say their motives are unclear as they continue to investigate. The students, all in their 20s, attended Western University in London, Ontario and were arrested after one of them all»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar's General Tax Authority alerts public to impersonation scams

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) issued a statement drawing attention to the presence of fraudulent attempts “carried out via email, impersonating the Authority, and targeting individuals by deceiving them and directing them to suspicious links to request the entry of their information.»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Is Iran Pushing Houthis Toward Military Action Against Washington?

As US military movements intensify in the Middle East and the possibility of strikes on Iran looms, Yemen’s Houthi group has continued military preparations, mobilizing fighters and establishing new weapons sites. The Houthi mobilization comes at a time when the group is widely viewed as one of Ira»»»

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BBC 1h

Suspect in deadly 2012 Benghazi attack in custody, officials say

A suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the deadly attack on an American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 has been taken into US custody, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced. Zubayr Al-Bakoush arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi s»»»

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UPI 1h

Davos CEO Børge Brende investigated for Jeffrey Epstein connection - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Then-Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende attends the Conference for Peace and Security in Iraq at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris in 2014. Brende, now the CEO of the World Economic Forum, is under investigation by his Davos, Switzerland-based employer for his ties t»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanese Army Chief Faces Labeling Dispute During Washington Visit

What was meant to be a routine visit by Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal to Washington to discuss military support and aid coordination turned into a political flashpoint, after a brief meeting with US Senator Lindsey Graham ignited a dispute over whether the army chief would describ»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump posts, then deletes, racist clip of Obamas as monkeys

President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking outrage across the US political spectrum Friday before deleting it in a rare backtrack. The White House initially rejected 'fake outrage' over the video shared on Trump's Truth Social a»»»

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RT 1h

Olympic ski jumpers face penis enlargement probe

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating a bizarre scheme in which ski jumpers allegedly injected hyaluronic acid into their penises to fly longer and further at the Winter Olympics. The athletes reportedly pumped their peckers with hyaluronic acid before being measured for their skin-t»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Speaker Berri Affirms Elections on Time: I Proposed Delay to Let Expatriates Vote in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri Affirms Elections on Time: I Proposed Delay to Let Expatriates Vote in Lebanon 06-02-2026 21:28 PM Lebanese Speaker Nabih Ber»»»

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UPI 1h

EU mulls sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war - UPI.com

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) on Friday commended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian forces for their defense against Russia as the European Commission mulls new sanctions to force Russia to end its war on Ukraine. File Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA Feb. 6 (»»»

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France24 1h

Trump video showing Obamas as monkeys sparks outrage over 'vile' racist depiction

President Donald Trump posted an election conspiracy video depicting former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys, drawing condemnations over the racist portrayal of America's first and only Black president. The White House on Friday initially dismissed the criticism as "fake»»»

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France24 1h

Brutal Duvalier regime to Haiti in disarray: 'Democracy Spring' derailed by coups, militias, gangs

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Harold Isaac, joining us from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He affirms what we're witnessing today is not really the sudden collapse of order, but the decades-long unraveling of a nation’s road to democracy, forged in the ashes of dictatorship and derailed by a toxic mi»»»

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France24 1h

US arrests ‘key participant’ in deadly 2012 Benghazi consulate attack

The US has arrested and extradited a "key participant" in the 2012 attack on its consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, Attorney General Pam ​Bondi said Friday. The suspect will face charges in a US court. The attack was a divis»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump pushed Schumer to name Dulles, Penn Station after him for funds - UPI.com

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump gives remarks during an event revealing TrumpRx, a website for purchasing discounted prescriptions, in Washington, D.C.,, on Thursday. Trump asked Sen. Chuck Schumer last month to name Dulles International Airport and Penn Station after him in return for releasing fu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Calls for Presidential Veto Mount after Election Code Cap on Overseas Polling Stations

Calls mounted on Friday for President Iliana Iotova to veto newly adopted Election Code amendments capping the number of polling stations outside Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions in non-EU countries at 20, as parties and public figures clashed over whether the change restricts Bulgarians »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Tragedy in the High Tatras: Two Hungarian hikers killed in avalanche

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! EN EN Two Hungari»»»

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France24 2h

'Casualties expected to rise' in Pakistan after deadly mosque suicide attack

A suicide bomber killed at least 31 people and wounded nearly 170 during Friday prayers at a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, officials said, marking the deadliest attack of its kind in the capital in over a decade. Officials suspect a branch of the Taliban may be behind the attack, though this has not»»»

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France24 2h

Access Asia - Japan's 'iron lady' hopes to consolidate power in snap election

From a K-pop drum duet to a feud with China to an extra-early election, Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi has had quite a roller-coaster ride in her first three months in office. Riding on a wave of popularity, the hardline conservative dissolved parliament and called an election nearly three years early i»»»

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DW 2h

TrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap?

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaTrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap?Matthew Ward AgiusDonald Trump's latest pitch to voters ahead of critical midterms is that he's bringing drug prices down. But amid cost-of-living challenges, many Americans may only see modest savings. https://»»»

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BBC 2h

Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed

Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure the soldier had been killed in action. In 2023, they'd buried his body in the village cemetery, in western Ukraine. But Nazar has just phoned his mother, weakened and exhausted - but very much alive. He's been released from Russian captivity in the latest prisoner»»»

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UPI 2h

China adjusts SQM stake amid Chile lithium industry reshuffle - UPI.com

China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its 21.9% stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM, the world's largest lithium company. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

GERB Chair Urges President Iotova to Appoint Caretaker Prime Minister Without Delay

In a Facebook post, GERB Chair Boyko Borissov urged President Iliana Iotova to conclude consultations and appoint a caretaker prime minister. “From what I can see, that prime minister will belong to Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria and [MRF–New Beginning Chair Delyan] Peevski, since they v»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Egypt Steps Up Efforts to Support Gaza Administration Committee After Entry Stalled

Egypt is intensifying efforts to back the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, hoping it can begin operating inside the enclave to implement commitments under the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which started about two weeks ago but has yet to take shape on the ground. Expert»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Berlin flights scrapped, delayed by icy winter weather

Berlin: Winter weather forced many flight cancellations and delays on Friday at Berlin's international airport, which struggled to clear runways and de-ice planes to restart normal air travel. "We resumed flight operations shortly after noon. The first aircraft are currently being de-iced," a Berli»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Gaza Deal Mediators Have Few Options on Hamas Disarmament

Israel’s demand for the disarmament of Hamas has become the top priority since the second phase of the Gaza agreement began 10 days ago. It exposed deep uncertainty over how such a step could be enforced amid firm resistance from the movement, which says it will not relinquish its weapons unless pr»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

French FM Says Iran Must Stop Being ‘Destabilizing Power’

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said during a visit to Lebanon that Iran should stop being a "destabilizing power", citing its nuclear program and support for "terrorist" groups that threaten regional and European countries. During a press conference in Beirut, where the government has com»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia has preserved energy security despite geopolitical challenges

DUBAI - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday in Dubai Serbia had succeeded in preserving the security of its energy supplies despite geopolitical challenges, as well as in embarking more strongly on diversifying its supply sources and routes in order to »»»

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France24 3h

Talking Europe - 'We will not accept to be treated badly': MEP Brando Benifei, EU's point man for US relations

Shared economic and security interests still bind Europe and the United States, even as trust has eroded, insults have flown and rhetoric has hardened in the transatlantic relationship, Brando Benifei, the chair of the delegation for relations with the United States at the European Parliament, tell»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Tropical depression Penha kills at least 8 in Philippines

Manila: Tropical depression Penha, sweeping across the Philippines, has killed at least eight people, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Friday. Four members of a family were killed after a landslide struck a village in Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental province late Thursday night, th»»»

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UPI 3h

Trade deal with the U.S. opens market for Argentine beef and projects export growth - UPI.com

Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement with the United States. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement wi»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Spain and Portugal Continue to Battle Storm Leonardo as New Storm Approaches

Storm Leonardo continued to batter the Iberian Peninsula on Friday, bringing floods and putting rivers at risk of bursting their banks while thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Spain and Portugal. In southern Spain's Andalusia region, some 7,000 people have had to leave their hom»»»

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BBC 3h

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town

Two suspected Chinese spies, accused of using a sleepy village in south-western France to gather information, have been arrested. Residents of Camblanes-et-Meynac, about 15 miles (9km) from Bordeaux, grew suspicious when - after letting a house through rentals giant Airbnb - the Chinese pair erecte»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Hezbollah Accepts Resignation of Senior Security Official Wafiq Safa amid Restructuring

Lebanon's Hezbollah accepted the resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa on Friday, the first time an official of his rank has stepped down, sources familiar with the group's thinking told Reuters. Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Leb»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Air Force Needs to Improve as Russian Drone Barrages Take a Toll

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory," and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas. The repeated Russian aerial assaults have in»»»

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BBC 3h

Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands

Canada is set to open its first diplomatic outpost in Greenland in a significant show of solidarity following US President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the territory. A delegation of senior Canadian officials, including Governor General Mary Simon, and foreign minister Anita Anand, are»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Reed takes halfway lead at Qatar Masters 

Doha: American Patrick Reed held the halfway lead at the 2026 Qatar Masters after finishing day two with a birdie at Doha Golf Club on Friday. Reed shared the top spot late in his round with Joakim Lagergren, whose eventful 66 moved him to 11-under, but the American drained a seven-footer for his t»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar condemns explosion targeting a mosque in Pakistan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that targeted a mosque in Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the State of Qatar’s firm position»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Three African countries agree to take back their citizens deported from Britain

London: The British Home Office revealed that Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to take back their citizens who have violated immigration laws and are illegal immigrants. Following the agreement with the three countries, British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said th»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

EFSA recommends vaccination campaign to combat sheep pox

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended a nationwide vaccination campaign in Greece to contain ongoing outbreaks of sheep and goat pox. In a report issued at the request of the European Commission, the agency said “a two-year vaccination campaign combined with standard control mea»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

US Says ‘Key Participant’ in 2012 Attack on Benghazi Mission Arrested

One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been arrested, officials said Friday. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the suspect, Zubayr al-Bakoush, has been brought to the United States and will face mu»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Thousands Attend Burial of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi

Thousands turned out on Friday for the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Moammar al-Gaddafi in a town that still holds allegiance to the late longtime leader. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen by some as Libya's heir apparent, was shot dead in his home in the northwestern city of Zintan»»»

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BBC 4h

Trump shares video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

US President Donald Trump has shared a video on social media which included a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The clip - set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight - was at the end of a 62-second video containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Repu»»»

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BBC 4h

Judge sets June New York state trial date for Luigi Mangione

A judge has set a New York state trial date of 8 June for Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy Manhattan street in 2024. After New York Judge Gregory Carro announced the date in court on Friday, Mangione's defense team objected passionately, a»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Cote d'Ivoire Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation meets Qatar's Ambassador

Yamoussoukro: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, HE Niale Kaba, met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, HE Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation and t»»»

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UPI 4h

Pakistan mosque bombing kills 31, injures 169 - UPI.com

1 of 2 | People move injured victims to a hospital after a suicide bomb blast at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday. At least 31 people were killed and a larger number of others injured when a bomb exploded during Friday prayers. Photo by Sohail Shahzad/EPA Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A bom»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Testing

The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 as it called for a new, broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia. The accusations at a global disarmament conference highlighted serious tension between Washington and Beijing at a»»»

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