Novo Nordisk suing Hims & Hers over ‘copycat’ weight loss drug - UPI.com
Novo Nordisk, the maker of the weight loss drug Wegovy, is suing Hims & Hers for selling a cheaper version of the drug, the company announced Monday. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA-EFE Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Novo Nordisk, the maker of the weight loss drug Wegovy, is suing Hims & Hers for selling a ch»»»
NCW Releases over 10,000 Animals under Reintroduction Programs
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced that the total number of wildlife animals released under its breeding and reintroduction programs for locally threatened species has exceeded 10,000 animals, an achievement reflecting the scale of the center’s sustained efforts to develop wildlife, r»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Urges Sofia Mayor to Resign over Comments on Suspected Triple Murder Case
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov, quoted by his party's press service on Monday, said that Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev should resign, after the latter commented on the suspected triple murder case announced on February 2. Two days later, Terziev said in a Facebook post that he knew personally »»»
Sheikh Qassem: No one can “interfere” between us and the President; the visit of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc’s head was constructive for coordination and addressing challenges - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran offers uranium dilution if US lifts all sanctions
TEHRAN Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country, the head of its atomic energy agency said Monday after talks resumed with Washington. “In conclusion, in response to a question about the possibility of diluting 60 per cent enrich»»»
Gold Rises as Dollar Slips, Focus Turns to US Jobs Data
Gold prices rose on Monday, buoyed by a softer dollar as investors braced for a week packed with US economic data that could offer more clues on the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Spot gold rose 1.2% to $5,018.56 per ounce by 9:30 a.m. ET (1430 GMT), extending a 4% rally from Friday. US gold»»»
Hungarian horror story in Austria involving teen daughter, middle-aged father
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BRICS to Take Unified Position on Pressing Int'l Issues - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - BRICS countries need to take a unified position on pressing international issues, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Monday. "A need for the BRICS to speak from a unified position [exists], to speak with one voice on pressing international issues... We shal»»»
Abu Dhabi economy grows 7.7% in Q3 2025, hits record Dh325.7b
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a record quarterly value of Dh325.7 billion, according to the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Growth was driven by continued strength i»»»
Dream of mother leads S.C. woman to $13,000 lottery prize - UPI.com
A South Carolina woman said a dream about her mother led to her using her mom's phone number to play the lottery -- and she ended up winning $13,000. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A South Carolina woman said a dream about her mother led to her using her mom's phon»»»
US wants total control over global energy supply routes – Lavrov
The US is trying to take control of all international energy supply routes in an attempt to attain global economic dominance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, US President Donald Trump claimed he had made America “th»»»
Dubai tourism hits record as 19.59m international visitors arrive in 2025
Dubai: Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5 percent year-on-year increase and extending the emirate’s record-breaking tourism performance into a third consecutive year, according to data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Sign up f»»»
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi given second prison sentence - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Ali Rahmani, Kiana Rahmani and Nobel Committee chairwoman Berit Reiss-Andersen attend The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway in December 2023. File Photo by Paul Treadway/ UPI | License Photo Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Iranian Nobel»»»
Ghislaine Maxwell to plead the Fifth Amendment in House deposition - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will face the House Oversight Committee Monday. She plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. File Photo by Rick Bajornas/United Nations/EPA Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein»»»
Hezbollah Denounces Israeli Aggression and Abductions in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah condemned on Tuesday what it described as a grave Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon, affirming that the Israeli enemy was violating Lebanese sovereignty through incursions, abductions, and deadly attacks against civilians, according to an official statement issued by the group. The s»»»
Germany's gas reserves face crucial energy supply test
BusinessGermanyGermany's gas reserves face crucial energy supply testDirk KaufmannGermany's gas reserves fell to concerning levels of just above 30% in February. Will the supplies hold up if the cold snap persists? https://p.dw.com/p/58MrFObservers say Germany's gas supplies are largely stable, tha»»»
du posts record profit and revenue growth in 2025, lifts dividend to 64 fils
Dubai: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) posted higher revenues, rising profitability, and its highest dividend on record when it reported its last set of financial results for 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Full-year revenues rose 8.7 percent »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Pressure on the Lebanese President has not ceased—from major powers and Arab states alike—urging him to take steps aimed at creating a rift between him and us, that is, between the state at its highest level and the resistance and its supporters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Djuric, UN's Mordt sign new Serbia-UN sustainable development framework
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric and UN Resident Coordinator to Serbia Matilde Mordt signed on Monday a UN-Serbia Framework for Sustainable Development for 2026-2030. "After the signing of the document, which was also attended by Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic, Djuric emphasise»»»
Dubai plans major law reforms to boost quality of life
Dubai: Dubai is set to introduce a new wave of legislative amendments this year, including updates to its urban planning, maternity leave and public safety laws, as part of a broader push to strengthen quality of life across the emirate. Ahmed Saeed bin Meshar, Secretary General of the Higher Commi»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli aggression seeks to exploit Lebanon’s economic, social, and demographic capacities - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli enemy was driven out of Lebanon through force, steadfastness, and the great sacrifices that were made, as the resistance and its people—alongside their allies—protected Lebanon for 42 years - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Israeli enemy was driven out of Lebanon through force, steadfastness, and the great sacrifices that were made, as the re»»»
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump
Santa Clara, United States: Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny on Sunday turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, emphasizing unity over division in his groundbreaking Spanish-language set -- but still earning President Donald Trump's scorn. Anticipation was high for the 31-year-old's set, am»»»
Bulgarian Authorities Release Shocking Petrohan Footage: The Last Hours Before Six Deaths
Authorities have revealed that Ivaylo Ivanov, Decho Vassilev, and Plamen Stattev were found dead in the Petrohan lodge after setting it on fire. This conclusion, presented by the Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor’s Office, follows the release of three video recordings from cameras near the sc»»»
Gunman in New Zealand mosque massacres seeks to reverse guilty pleas - UPI.com
Brenton Tarrant appeared in a New Zealand court via video link, from a prison where he is serving life, seeking permission to reverse his guilty pleas in deadly attacks on two mosques in which 51 people were shot dead and 40 wounded. File photo by John Kirk-Anderson/EPA-EFE Feb. 9 (UPI) -- An Austr»»»
Iran's Supreme Leader Urges Iranians to Show 'Resolve' against Foreign Pressure
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Monday called on his compatriots to show "resolve" ahead of the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution this week. Since the revolution, "foreign powers have always sought to restore the previous situation", Ali Khamenei said, referring to the period when Ir»»»
EU mandates operational CO₂ injection capacity by 2030 – creating a new market with Romania at the centre
An article by Bryan Jardine, Adina Aurel, and Anna Morogai, members of Wolf Theiss’ Energy team. Romania’s significant share of the target, combined with its favourable geology – particularly depleted fields suitable for conversion into permanent CO₂ storage sites – creates major opportunities for »»»
PHCC to operate 21 health centers during National Sports Day
Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation, PHCC, announced that it has decided to operate 21 health centers out of the total 31 during the National Sports Day holiday, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The operating health centers during this holiday will continuously provide family medicine and s»»»
Britain vows to act after Hong Kong sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 years - UPI.com
Media mogul Jimmy Lai (C), seen here in February 2021, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday. File Photo by Jerome Favre/EPA-EFE Feb. 8 (UPI) -- The British government said Monday that it would urgently take up the case of imprisoned Hong Kong newspaper owner and pro-democracy activist Jimm»»»
Trump calls US Olympic skier a ‘real loser’
US President Donald Trump has branded Olympic skier Hunter Hess a “real loser” in response to the athlete saying he had “mixed emotions” about representing his country at the ongoing Winter Games in Italy. During a press conference last week, Hess, who is from Oregon, was asked how he felt about co»»»
Western leaders acting like Zelensky’s ‘nannies’ – Hungary
Western heads of state have been acting like “nannies” to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky during his talks with the US, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. In an interview with Georgia’s Rustavi 2 channel which aired on Sunday, Szijjarto said Ukraine’s European backers had ralli»»»
Lucic: 5G network development is Telekom Srbija's focus in 2026
BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic said on Monday that, in 2026, his company would focus on development of its 5G network. In an appearance on Prva TV, Lucic said Belgrade, Novi Sad, Kragujevac, Nis and Subotica had 5G coverage and that the goal was to expand it to also include all other »»»
Watch: Dhahi Khalfan travels on Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai to Fujairah
Dubai: Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim travelled on board the Etihad Rail passenger train on Monday, taking a return journey from Dubai to Fujairah. Etihad Rail shared details of the visit on X, describing it as an honour and a reflection of the continued support shown by senior leaders for »»»
Arab League Condemns Israel's Decisions to Alter Legal, Administrative Status of West Bank
The General Secretariat of the Arab League strongly condemned decisions by Israeli occupation authorities to impose fundamental changes on the legal and administrative status of the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a flag»»»
Attiki Odos warned e-PASS users about misleading SMS messages
Attiki Odos highway officials warned e-PASS subscribers about misleading text messages, advising drivers to ignore and delete them. The e-PASS is a small device that allows drivers to pay tolls electronically. In a statement, the company said e-PASS subscribers “will never receive an SMS message fr»»»
Waste-to-energy plant to be built in Osh city - | 24.KG
A modern solid waste processing plant with electricity generation will be built in Osh city. The concession agreement was signed by Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev andDai Daoguo, head of the Chinese company Junxin Huanbao KG Invest. The Osh City Hall reported. According to the project, the plant will b»»»
Ashghal, Al Khalij Cement Company sign MoU to recycle sludge generated by wastewater treatment plants
DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership with Al Khalij Cement Company (AKCC), aimed at recycling 100 percent of the sludge generated by Ashghal's wastewater treatment plants across Qatar. The signing ceremony was witnessed by»»»
Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video
Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey's Epstein have appeared in an advert calling for the release of more files related to him. In the 40 second video from the World Without Exploitation group, released in the US on Super Bowl Sunday, survivors held up photographs of their younger selves and said»»»
Maxwell won't answer questions from Congress, lawyer says
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, intends to invoke her right to remain silent during questioning by the US House Oversight Committee, according to her lawyer. Maxwell is expected to appear virtually for Monday's closed-door deposition from the Texas prison»»»
Zungu: Tanzania respects Serbia, goal is to work together in interest of our peoples
BELGRADE - Tanzanian Parliament Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu said in Belgrade on Monday his country respected Serbia and that the goal was for the two countries to work together in the interest of their peoples and advance their cooperation in all areas. At a press conference after a meeting with Serb»»»
IAEA to Inspect Several Iranian Nuclear Facilities in Next Few Days - Iran Vice President
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will inspect a number of Iranian nuclear facilities in the coming days, Iranian Vice President and head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said on Monday. "After the war [between Iran and Israel in June 2025,»»»
Investigation Launched After Suspected Fake 20-Euro Banknote Used in Pernik
Investigators in the western Bulgarian city of Pernik are examining a case involving an attempted payment with a suspected counterfeit 20-euro banknote, according to the regional spokesperson of the Interior Ministry, Ventsislav Aleksov. The signal was submitted yesterday by a 41-year-old woman wor»»»
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Kuwaiti counterpart, discusses cooperation
Damascus, Feb. 9 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held a phone call on Monday with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Kuwait’s minister of foreign affairs, during which he congratulated him on assuming his new post. According to a statement by the Syrian Foreign Ministry,»»»
The Integrated Transport Centre launches project with talabat to support electric vehicles in Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has launched a pilot project in collaboration with talabat, the region’s leading local tech platform. In an Instagram post, ITC said the project aims to boost the use of mobility solu»»»
How Keir Starmer could be replaced if Epstein fallout brings him down
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle to stay in the post as he comes under heavy criticism for his decision in 2024 to appoint veteran politician Peter Mandelson as the British ambassador to the US despite the latter’s ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. S»»»
Zelensky tries to kill the chance for Russia-Ukraine peace, again
The assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, first deputy chief of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) is clearly the Zelensky regime’s latest desperate bid to sabotage the emerging Russia-Ukraine-US negotiations channel in Abu Dhabi and prolong the war. When negotia»»»
Musk plans ‘self-growing’ Moon city
US tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced plans to build a “self-growing city” on the Moon, placing the project ahead of his long-stated ambitions to reach Mars. In recent years, SpaceX has focused on developing spacecraft capable of reaching the Red Planet, with Musk previously saying that the f»»»
Pre-Trial Proceedings for Murder Have Been Initiated in Petrohan Case
The Vratsa Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said Monday that pre-trial proceedings under Article 116 of the Criminal Code for murder have been initiated in the case of three bodies with gunshot wounds found in a camper van near Mount Okolchitsa. The three men were wanted in connection »»»
MoHRE ends in-person visits, rolls out AI-powered services, slashes procedures
Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched a wide range of advanced digital and AI-powered services that dramatically simplify labour-related procedures, eliminate most documentation requirements and in-person visits, and reduce processing times by up to 100%, as »»»
SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon, Musk says
Washington, United States: SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the backburner to prioritize establishing a settlement on the Moon, founder Elon Musk said Sunday. The South Africa-born billionaire's space company has found massive success as a NASA contractor, but c»»»