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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Flu cases surge in Hungary: over 250,000 seek medical help in a week as children hit hardest
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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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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...»»»
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»»»
Hungary’s newest crime map: The most dangerous towns and safest counties revealed
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns Any US Attack Would Spark ‘Regional War’
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Middle East, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the country over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests. The comments from the 86-»»»
One Dead as Israel Strikes South Lebanon
Lebanon said one person was killed and several others wounded in Israeli strikes in the country's south on Sunday, as Israel said it struck Hezbollah targets. Despite a November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war between Israel and the »»»
West Wants to Disrupt the Strategic Aliance Between Russia and China, but It Will Fail – Shoigu
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The West wants to sow discord in the strategic partnership between Russia and China, but it will not succeed, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Shoigu arrived in China for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi."Westerners »»»
Regional foreign ministers condemn Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemn Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza which have resulted in the killing , and injuring of more than a thousand Palestinians. These actions risk esc»»»
Israel Says Partially Reopening Gaza’s Rafah Crossing
Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, following months of appeals from aid groups, though access is limited to pedestrians. COGAT, the Israeli defense ministry body coordinating Palestinian civilian affairs, made no mention of allowing i»»»
First Passenger Flight Lands at Khartoum Airport Nearly Three Years into War
A passenger flight on Sunday landed at Khartoum International Airport for the first time since the war between the army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted in April 2023, Sudanese authorities said. In a statement, the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority said a flight operated by its n»»»
Syria says it dismantled and arrested members of a Hezbollah-linked cell in Damascus – Ya Libnan
Share: Syria arrests suspects allegedly linked to Hezbollah over Damascus attacks https://t.co/rt09wKSday — Ya Libnan News (@Ya_Libnan) February 1, 2026 Syria’s Interior Ministry said Sunday it dismantled a cell it described as responsible for recent rocket and drone attacks targeting a neighborhoo»»»
UAE President, Vice President inaugurate World Laureates Summit
Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigio»»»
Winter’s last laugh? Hungary set for rapid shift to spring-like temperatures
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AmCham Libya organises its first-ever U.S. Company Healthcare Workshop in Libya from 27 to 28 January
AmCham Libya informed that it organized its first-ever U.S. Company Healthcare Workshop in Libya under the banner ”Bringing world-class healthcare to Libyans”. The event was held from 27 to 28 January at one of Tripoli’s leading hotels. Highlighting world-class US goods and servicesWith the partici»»»
Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
Twelve people have been killed by a Russian drone strike near a company shuttle bus in eastern Ukraine, a regional official has said. Preliminary information also found seven others were injured by the strike in the Pavlohrad district, regional military administration chief Oleksandr Ganzha wrote o»»»
US choking Cuba’s economy – Moscow
Russia condemns the renewed US attempts to economically strangle Cuba, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. Her comments come after US President Donald Trump moved to ramp up pressure on the island’s fuel lifeline. On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order invoking a national e»»»
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
French technology giant Capgemini has announced it will sell its US subsidiary after its work locating people for immigration enforcement agency ICE sparked outrage. Capgemini has come under pressure from French lawmakers over a contract its subsidiary signed with ICE, amid international scrutiny o»»»
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman and Child Near Mariupol
The Investigative Committee report states that the fixed-wing strike drone is presumed to be NATO-manufactured. An expert examination will be conducted to determine the precise type and model of the explosive device. "During on-site inspection it was determined that two civilians, including a child»»»
Regional foreign ministers condemn Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, the Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemn Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza which have resulted in the killing , and injuring of more than a thousand Palestinians. These actions risk esc»»»
'At least 200' feared dead in DR Congo landslide: govt
Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of Congo's government said on Sunday it feared "at least 200 dead" in a "massive" landslide that struck a militia-held mine in the country's east. Since its resurgence in 2021, the M23 armed group has seized vast tracts of the DRC's resource-rich east, capturing th»»»
OIC slams Israel's persistent Gaza massacres, calls for global spring into action
Jeddah: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the continuing horrific massacres committed by the Israeli occupation against innocent Palestinians and displaced persons in the Gaza Strip, the latest of which was the bombing of various parts across the Gaza Strip, resulting in t»»»
Andrey Gurov the Logical Choice for Caretaker PM to Ensure Fair Elections, CC-DB MP Mirchev Says
The choice of a caretaker prime minister is up to the President, but the logical option from the standpoint of ensuring fair elections is most likely Andrey Gurov, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday. Mirchev was speaking at a commemoration e»»»
UAE President, Vice President inaugurate World Laureates Summit
Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigio»»»
Chinese cash in jewellery at automated gold recyclers as prices soar
Shanghai: Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs. China is the world's largest consumer of gold, which is traditionally purchased by families to mark speci»»»
Gaza's Rafah crossing partially reopens after near two-year closure
CAIRO, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The Gaza Strip's main Rafah border crossing with Egypt has partially reopened after a period of dormancy that lasted nearly two years, Egyptian media outlets reported on Sunday.The crossing will be open to the transport of Palestinians to and from the Gaza Strip "round the cl»»»