The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) as the primary global institution for maintaining international peace, amid the emergence of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative associated with former US President Donald Trump, Tempo.co reports. »»»

The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) as the primary global institution for maintaining international peace, amid the emergence of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative associated with former US President Donald Trump, Tempo.co reports. »»»

The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) as the primary global institution for maintaining international peace, amid the emergence of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative associated with former US President Donald Trump, Tempo.co reports. »»»

The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) as the primary global institution for maintaining international peace, amid the emergence of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative associated with former US President Donald Trump, Tempo.co reports. »»»

The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) as the primary global institution for maintaining international peace, amid the emergence of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative associated with former US President Donald Trump, Tempo.co reports. »»»

Jalandhar-based politician Lucky Oberoi was fatally shot by unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen on Friday morning, reported Hindustan Times. The incident took place at 7.30am as the 38-year-old AAP leader walked out of the Model Town Gurdwara. Dhanpreet Kaur Randhawa, Jalandhar Commissioner of Pol»»»

The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) as the primary global institution for maintaining international peace, amid the emergence of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative associated with former US President Donald Trump, Tempo.co reports. »»»

Iran and the United States are set to hold high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday over Tehran's nuclear program, but a dispute over the agenda, most notably differences over Tehran's formidable missile program, suggests progress will be hard-won, with the threat of another Middle East war loomi»»»

A freight train transporting fuel derailed on Wednesday near the Kochetovka-2 railway station in Russia’s Tambov region, triggering a major explosion and fire that engulfed multiple tank cars, regional authorities said. According to officials, 16 tank cars were involved in the blaze after the derai»»»

Former US vice president Kamala Harris on Thursday relaunched -- and rebranded -- one of her main presidential campaign social media accounts in a push to organize young voters, sparking speculation of another White House run. "I'm really excited about it," the defeated 2024 Democratic candidate sa»»»

Dubai: The UAE Tour Women 2026 is set to impact traffic across multiple emirates, with authorities announcing extensive road closures to accommodate the international cycling championship running until February 8. Also Read: Dubai's Burj2Burj Half Marathon returns with major road closures this week»»»

The United States’ recently published 2026 defence strategy raises more questions than it answers. On the surface, it points to a sweeping reorientation of Washington’s military compass, both geographically and doctrinally, alongside a reordering of strategic priorities. But how it translates that »»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade issued Decision No. (51) of 2026 regarding commodity pricing. The decree prohibits the pricing of any commodity based on the black-market foreign exchange rate. It stipulates that only the official foreign exchange rate shall be used. However, »»»

At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid, according to PV Magazine. Boasting a 4-GWh capacity at its primary sit»»»

At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid, according to PV Magazine. Boasting a 4-GWh capacity at its primary sit»»»

At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid, according to PV Magazine. Boasting a 4-GWh capacity at its primary sit»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped to their lowest level in 15 days on Friday, offering shoppers a brief breather after a month marked by sharp swings and sudden reversals. At 8.30 am, the 24-karat rate stood at Dh581.25 a gram, down from Dh585 on Thursday, while 22-karat gold eased to Dh538.25 fr»»»

AMMAN — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said that it had invested a "record" 2.8 billion euro across 65 projects in six economies in the southern and eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, according to a statement on Thursday.The region includes; Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, M»»»

AMMAN — Agricultural producer prices increased by 3.8 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, according to figures released by the Department of Statistics (DoS).However, prices recorded a sharp decline in December, falling by 17.4 per cent compared with the same month last year and by 22.5 per cent c»»»

AMMAN — Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group signed on Thursday a strategic agreement to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port.The agreement was signed by CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) Hussein Safadi, and Regional Chief Executive and Officer of AD Port»»»

The US Justice Department faced scrutiny Wednesday after releasing documents related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that exposed victims’ nude photos, names, and personal information. Despite attempts to redact sensitive details, errors have left victims’ identities and private data visible, »»»

More than 300 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since January 8. But they still aren’t free: many of them aren’t allowed to speak publicly and are required to appear before a judge every 30 days. Hundreds of other political prisoners remain behind bars. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article»»»

Canadian Prime Minister ⁠Mark Carney on Thursday scrapped a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, marking another retreat from emissions and climate-focused measures. At the same time, Carney also earmarked funds to bolster EV production in a bid to boost a Canadian auto i»»»

The US Justice Department's latest release of nearly 3 million documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has revealed a staggering network of connections linking elites wielding power and influence across the globe. While the mere mention of a name does not necessarily imply »»»

Venezuela’s legislature has moved forward with an amnesty bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez that could pave the way for the release of hundreds of opposition figures, journalists and human rights activists held for political reasons, though the lack of public details has prompted ca»»»

Warsaw has secured a place on Europe’s investment podium, ranking third among the most attractive cities for real estate investors in 2026. In the latest survey by CBRE, the Polish capital trailed only London and Madrid, while moving ahead of Paris, Barcelona, Milan and other established markets. T»»»

A stronger euro could push inflation below target, Christine Lagarde warned after the latest policy meeting of the European Central Bank. She said price dynamics and monetary settings are broadly aligned, but the outlook is unusually uncertain. Tariffs and weaker foreign demand could curb exports, »»»

Talks between Iran and the US must include Tehran's ballistic missiles programme, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding to the menu an issue that the Islamic Republic regards as an infringements of its sovereignty. The talks, planned for Friday, were to be held in Turkey, but the»»»

Uranium enrichment might be the main dispute at the US-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman but the key sticking point is Iran’s ballistic missiles programme, which the US wants to add to the table at the talks. Here are some of major issues at stake when negotiators meet in Muscat.  Iran and the»»»

Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory. This is despite a fragile »»»

France's "absolute priority" was the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told his Syrian counterpart during his visit to Damascus Thursday. The visit came weeks after Syrian government forces seized control of swaths of northeastern Syria, where»»»

The United States and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials on both sides confirmed, despite continuing disagreements over the scope of the discussions, with Washington pressing to include Iran’s missile programme and Tehran insisting talks be limited to its nuclear activities»»»

Israeli prosecutors on Thursday filed charges against Bezalel Zini, brother of the chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet, over the alleged smuggling of cigarettes into Gaza. Zini, a reservist in the Israeli military, is suspected of smuggling around $117,400 worth o»»»

A Paris court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for a Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's diplomatic representation for decades. Forced to flee Iraq amid rising anti-Semitism in the late 1940s, the family said it will ap»»»

At least 162 people were killed on Tuesday in attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, Nigeria, a lawmaker said. The assaults, carried out by Islamic State group-linked Lakurawa militants, come amid a worsening security crisis across the country, including violence involving Boko Ha»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is holding consultations with Moscow and Beijing ahead of talks between Iran and the United States on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, an Iranian source told Sputnik. "Iran is seriously committed to finding a solution that meets the interests of all parties, particu»»»

A diamond- and emerald-incrusted crown that once belonged to the French Empress Eugenie will be fully restored, Paris's Louvre museum said on Thursday, after it was damaged by thieves who staged a heist at the museum in October. The crown was recovered after the thieves dropped it but the rest»»»

If you're looking for a fun and tasty way to surprise your sweetheart for Valentine's Day this year, we have a great idea for you in this edition of Entre Nous. The famous Cordon Bleu Paris cooking school is marking the romantic holiday with two nights of dinners on Friday 13 and Saturday »»»

French authorities placed four people, including two Chinese nationals, under formal investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications from a base in ⁠an Airbnb rental property in southwestern France, the Paris public prosecutor's office said Thursday.  French authoritie»»»

There is just one catch: aircraft manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with surging demand in Southeast Asia, with supply-chain disruptions and maintenance delays constraining capacity. However, the emergence of China’s homegrown civil aviation firm, COMAC, could be set to reshape the market i»»»

The French navy seized more than four tonnes of cocaine from a vessel travelling through the South Pacific towards South Africa, officials said on Wednesday. The drugs were destroyed and the vessel and its crew released under international law. France's navy has seized 4.25 tonnes of cocaine from a»»»

In the 18 months since the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh has endured political turmoil but also biting economic pain -- with many hoping for a rebound under new leadership after elections on February 12. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Asif Bin Ali, Geopolitical Analyst and D»»»

Japan's 64-year-old PM ⁠Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Amy Catalinac, Associate Professor of Politics at New York University, says that Takaichi ha»»»

President Vladimir Putin is ready for a call from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for “serious” discussions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday, while describing the French leader's statements on a possible resumption of dialogue with Moscow as “pathetic diplomacy”. Follow »»»

The International ‍Olympic Committee has called on attendees at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday to "be respectful to each other", amid fears that US athletes and politicians could face jeers as the controversial presence of US ICE agents at the games has sparked anger i»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier, saying he was sorry ​he had believed his "lies" before appointing him. British ​Prime Minister ⁠Keir »»»

Artificial intelligence is the next frontier – but is it also the next bubble? That's the question investors have been asking since tech giants began investing billions of dollars in AI and driving stock market gains. We put the question to an expert. Professor Jon Danielsson, Director of the »»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) informed that the Libyan French Forum 2026, organized by Business France, in cooperation and coordination with the French Embassy in Libya, will be held on 14 April 2026, in Marseille, France. The LBC said the forum is part of joint efforts to strengthen economic t»»»

Drive carefully this morning, advises UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) on social media, as the country is expected to see fog drowning visibility in some areas. Some coastal and internal areas are expected to be affected until 9.30am. If you are on the road, make sure you: • Clean your wi»»»

In recent years, New Delhi has used free-trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral trade deals as an important tool to increase its geo-economic influence. This marks a major shift for a country dependent on domestic consumption. »»»