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53 migrants thought dead after boat capsizes in Mediterranean - UPI.com

An International Organization for Migration team provides medical assistance to people arriving at in Tripoli, Libya, in December amid a meeting between the agency and Libyan leaders to discuss the ongoing death of migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean. Photo by Moayad Zaghdani/IOM Feb. 9 (UP»»»

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BBC 36m

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»»»

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BBC 60m

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears

The world's largest social media companies have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. In his opening argument before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl and a jury, Mark Lanier»»»

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BBC 1h

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»»»

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BBC 1h

Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content

Discord will soon require all users globally to verify their age with a face scan or by uploading a form of ID if they want to access adult content. The online chat service, which allows people to create and join groups based on their interests, says it has more than 200 million monthly users. Its »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

From Gaza to Doha: A journey of healing through volunteering

Tribune News Network Doha Years ago, a young university student, Azza Abu Shar timidly approached the Red Crescent team in Gaza. With hesitation in her voice, she asked them a simple yet profound question: “How can I help you?” In that moment, Abu Shar was taking her first step towards volunteering»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

HH The Amir Sword Festival: QREC all set to showcase 32 races over four days at Al Rayyan

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) announced its full readiness for the launch of the HH The Amir Sword Festival at Al Rayyan Racecourse, which will run over four days from Wednesday, until Saturday (February 11-15). The programme will comprise two days of racing on»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QR85mn in rider tips, QR27mn charity programmes enabled by talabat across MENA in 2025

Tribune News Network Doha talabat announced the results of its 2025 Giving Back Impact, revealing that its platform enabled over QR85 million in rider tips across the Middle East and North Africa during the past year. In addition, talabat’s in-app Giving Back features generated over QR27 million in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Culture minister inaugurates Tajik Cultural Week in Doha

QNA Doha Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani and Tajikistan’s Minister of Culture Matlubakhon Sattoriyen on Monday inaugurated the Tajik Cultural Week. The event is part of Qatar’s vision to foster civilisational dialogue and broaden the horizons of cultural exchange with v»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar National Sport Day celebrates health, unity and community participation: SDC MD

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar marked its National Sport Day, P N Babu Rajan, Managing Director of Skills Development Centre (SDC) and a prominent Indian community leader in Qatar, extended warm greetings to the people of Qatar, highlighting the day as a powerful symbol of the nation’s commitme»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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, »»»

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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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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 »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU celebrates inaugural Professional Family Mediation Diploma graduates

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in the Professional Diploma Programme in Family Mediation in the presence Vice President for Academic Affairs at QU, Dr. Ibrahim Al Kaabi, Judge Dr. Ghanim Al-Humaidi, president of the Cour»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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»»»

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BBC 1h

Norway police investigate diplomat over Epstein links

Police in Norway have opened an investigation into a high-profile diplomat and her husband over their links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mona Juul resigned as ambassador to Jordan and Iraq on Sunday, days after she was suspended following Norwegian media reports that each of her childr»»»

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UPI 1h

Building collapse kills 15 in northern Lebanon - UPI.com

Rescuers work at the site of the collapsed residential building in Tripoli, Lebanon, on Monday. According to Lebanon's Civil Defense, 15 people died and eight people were rescued from the rubble. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Rescue operations a two-block residential bui»»»

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BBC 2h

Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in Mexico

A Canadian mining company says some of its workers who were abducted from a project site in Mexico last month have been found dead. Ten employees of the Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver Corp have been missing since 23 January, when they were taken from a mining site near Concordia, Mexico. Vizsla Silv»»»

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RT 2h

Cuba warns of jet fuel crisis

Cuban aviation authorities have warned international carriers of an aviation fuel shortage due to the ongoing US energy embargo on the island. A notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued on Sunday by Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport said Cuba’s nine international airports will have no kerosene to re»»»

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RT 2h

Right-wing party makes gains in Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Party suffered a major defeat on Sunday in the Aragon regional election, while right-wing parties made substantial gains, underscoring the government’s weakening support across the country. Spain’s conservative People’s Party (PP) won 26 seats in Ara»»»

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RT 2h

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Defence Minister: Introduction of NATO-Standard Weapons in Bulgarian Army Is Underway

The introduction of new NATO-standard weapons into the Bulgarian Army is currently underway, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said in response to a question from MP of Vazrazhdane Dimcho Dimchev. The response was published on Parliament's website Monday. Dimchev asked whether the Ministry»»»

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UPI 2h

Monday ransom note deadline nears in Nancy Guthrie disappearance - UPI.com

Savannah Guthrie is on the red carpet at the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala in October. Police are still searching for her mother, who was abducted on Jan. 31. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 9 (UPI) -- The deadline on a purported ransom note neared Monday as the se»»»

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UPI 2h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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»»»

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BBC 3h

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»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunisian footprint in Côte dIvoire expands: 4,000-strong community & nearly 100 firms

Tunis, Feb. 9 (TAP Correspondent Nadia Attia) - The Tunisian community in Côte d’Ivoire has grown rapidly to over 4,000 people, more than four times its size in the late 1990s, making it the largest Tunisian Diaspora in Africa, according to...»»»

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More than 1,240 people fined for not wearing crash helmets on bikes, e-scooters

Traffic police have stopped a total 16,047 motorbikes and e-scooters all over the country in the week ending Sunday and fined more than 1,240 people for not wearing crash helmets, police said Monday. A police statement said 939 people fined were motorbike drivers – including 52 delivery riders – 11»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

What to Know So Far about Petrohan Case: Timeline

Following is a timeline of key developments in connection with six violent deaths that occurred between February 1 and 8 in Northwestern Bulgaria: February 2: Three men are found dead near a privately owned lodge at the Petrohan Pass (Northwestern Bulgaria). Three more are wanted as missing. All si»»»

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UPI 3h

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»»»

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Sana 3h

Saudi Arabia backs Syria’s stability efforts, welcomes role in anti-ISIS coalition

Riyadh, Feb.9 (SANA) Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister said Monday the Kingdom supports Syria’s efforts to restore stability and unity, welcoming Damascus’ participation in the international coalition against the terrorist ISIS organization. Speaking at a meeting of political directors from th»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Pakistan to play India at T20 World Cup after boycott called off

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the country's cricket team to play India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo, ending a week-long stand-off. "In view of the outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions, as well as the request of friendly c»»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. intercepts oil tanker in Indian Ocean after chase from Caribbean - UPI.com

1 of 6 | The United States intercepted a vessel in the Indian Ocean Monday that allegedly came from Venezuela. File Photo via U.S. European Command/UPI | License Photo Feb. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. military chased an oil tanker from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean and intercepted it, the Departmen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Political Elite Reacts to Six Violent Deaths Established Since February 2

Six violent deaths that were announced between February 2 and 6 triggered numerous comments from the Bulgarian political elite. On February 2, three men were found shot dead in a privately owned lodge near Petrohan Pass in the Western Balkan Range. On February 8, two men and a 15-year-old boy, all »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Warsaw opens up residential areas for development

Warsaw’s draft General Plan, whose public consultation deadline has just passed, opens some opportunities for developers while closing others. The document allows housing capacity for up to 700,000 residents but prioritizes densifying existing urban areas over new expansion. Districts such as Wawer»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

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 »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

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»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

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»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Saad Al Dabih star heralds continued cold winds, occasional temperature rise: QMD

Doha, Qatar: Tonight marks the first night of Saad Al Dabih star, the first of the Scorpio stars. It rise is projected to last for 13 days. During this time, cold winds are expected to continue, with occasional rise in temperature that makes the weather marginally hot particularly when exposed to t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

TISP Leader on Petrohan Case: CC-DB Fully Supports Existence of National Protected Areas Control Agency

Commenting on the Petrohan case, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov wrote on Facebook that the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) party fully supports the existence of the National Protected Areas Control Agency (NPACA). He was referring to a nongovernmental organiza»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Minister Genov: Environment Ministers after Borislav Sandov Have Tried to End Agreement with NGO Linked to Petrohan Case

All environment ministers after Borislav Sandov have attempted to terminate the agreement with the National Protected Areas Control Agency (NPACA), said outgoing Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov on Nova TV on Monday. He was commenting on the Petrohan case involving six violent deaths i»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Moscow and Saudi Arabia Discuss Industrial Cooperation

They discussed expanding cooperation between Moscow enterprises and Saudi investors, as well as opportunities for promoting high-tech products from the Russian capital in Gulf countries. A delegation from the Moscow government has held a working meeting with representatives of the Saudi Authority f»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

Three arrested in Athens for string of cash thefts from car drivers

Three people have been arrested in Athens for allegedly targeting motorists who had just made large cash withdrawals from banks, stealing tens of thousands of euros, police said on Monday. A police statement said the suspects, a 50-year-old woman and two men aged 33 and 19, rented a car using false»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

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»»»

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UPI 4h

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 »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Skyliner II reaches 105 meters

The construction of Skyliner II, the second tower of the Karimpol Group's flagship office complex in Warsaw, has reached another symbolic milestone. The building has already reached a height of over 105 meters, with only the last 25 meters remaining to reach its target height. Work has entered the »»»

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