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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Dubai Municipality, in coordination with Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will close the Old Municipality Street connecting to the Gold Souq for pedestrian traffic on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm. The move aims to provide safer and more comfortable access »»»

Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye "condemned in the stro»»»

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that Japan would steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters and airspace, pledging to bolster the country's defences and intelligence capacity. Also Read: Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister?"No one will come to the aid of a»»»

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik shakes hands with Cabinet members during a parliamentary plenary session at the National Assembly in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap The National Assembly on Monday established a special committee to handle legislation aimed at implementing South Korea's inve»»»

Exim Banca Romaneasca will receive up to 1 billion RON from the Ministry of Finance between 2026 and 2030 to supplement the fund used to support export credits, international transactions and Romanian investments abroad, according to the Bill on a set of economic recovery measures published on Thur»»»

Doha, Qatar: With a fresh look, modern technology and a more powerful engine, The Mitsubishi ASX adopts the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. The fresh rear skid plate is finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugged, while the front»»»

Venezuela's Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that armed men "kidnapped" a close ally shortly after his release by authorities, following ex-leader Nicolas Maduro's capture. The country's Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed later that same day that former National Assembly v»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi 's governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in parliamentary elections, Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results. The landslide victory was due, in large part, to the extraordinary popularity of Japan's first female prime minister, and all»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to take a significant minority stake in Serbian oil company Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) as part of a deal to acquire Russian Gazprom Neft’s holding, Serbia’s energy ministry said on February 5. »»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to take a significant minority stake in Serbian oil company Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) as part of a deal to acquire Russian Gazprom Neft’s holding, Serbia’s energy ministry said on February 5. »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel ’s security cabinet on Sunday approved measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority. Also Read: Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians in W.Bank, GazaThe office of far-right Finance Minister »»»

Chasity Martinez, left, pictured with Glenn Ledet, secretary of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development in December, won a special election to the state's legislature as a Democrat in a district that President Donald Trump won handily in 2024. Photo courtesy of Chasity Martinez/Ins»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) announced the launch of the "Eskan" smart application, the officially approved platform for delivering government housing services in the State of Qatar, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital transformation and develop»»»

Albania’s Constitutional Court upheld the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku after failing to reach a majority decision on an appeal filed by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Following a marathon session on Friday, eight Constitutional Court judges»»»

Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported. The West Bank is among the territories that the Palestini»»»

Visitors to the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 are discovering that the event offers more than high-intensity tactical competitions. On the sidelines, Dubai Police have opened the doors to the “Your Security, Our Happiness” exhibition, an interactive platform that brings the force closer to the community »»»

A limited number of Palestinians were able to travel between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday, after Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened after a two-day closure, Egyptian state media reported. The vital border point opened last week for the first time since 2024, one of the main requirements for the US-backed c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A protest against the Austrian government's policy of pushing the small alpine nation further away from military neutrality and closer to NATO took place in central Vienna on Saturday. The demonstrators gathered in front of the Federal Chancellery building to protest against call»»»

Dubai: The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has allowed private schools in the emirate the option to set their own Ramadan timetables, provided the school day does not exceed six hours, according to an official circular. The authority said schools may determine start and finish times for »»»

The Chinese yuan has increased its role as the currency of choice to settle global trade deals, increasing its share from just under 2% in 2020 to over 8% by early 2025, according to data from SWIFT. The shift reflects the»»»

The Chinese yuan has increased its role as the currency of choice to settle global trade deals, increasing its share from just under 2% in 2020 to over 8% by early 2025, according to data from SWIFT. The shift reflects the»»»

Harvard University economics professor Pol Antràs said Saudi Arabia represents an exceptional model in the shifting global trade landscape, differing fundamentally from traditional emerging-market frameworks. He also stressed that globalization has not ended but has instead re-formed into what he d»»»

Vote counting is underway in Thailand's early general election, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics. The battle for support from 53 million registered voters came against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nat»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the launch of the Discounted Goods Initiative, offering more than 1,000 products at reduced prices, in liaison with major retail markets countrywide. The initiative will run until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative refle»»»

The Dalai Lama’s office on Sunday dismissed social media reports linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Dalai Lama, born Tenzin Gyatso, “has never met Jeffrey Epstein” and has not authorised anyone to interact with him, the office »»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its services on the ChatGPT Apps Directory, allowing customers to access key services through the AI platform. With this step, DEWA says it has become the first government body and the first utility in the world to offer services dire»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of the AI-powered virtual assistant service on its website. This is in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030, and as part of its commitment to delivering a seamless digital financial experie»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its services on the ChatGPT Apps Directory, allowing customers to access key services through the AI platform. With this step, DEWA says it has become the first government body and the first utility in the world to offer services dire»»»

Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the search for the 84-year-old Arizona resident entered its seventh day. "We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mot»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine should stop pushing in Brussels to cut Hungary off from cheap Russian energy, warning that “as long as Ukraine does this, Ukraine is our enemy.” “Ukrainians need to understand that they must give up their constant demands. In Brussels, they constan»»»

Polls opened on Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will deliver her struggling party a decisive win, allowing her to advance an ambitious conservative agenda. Takaichi is popular personally, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has go»»»

"He didn't flinch when the request came in." These are the words of a royal source, when asked if Prince William had shown any resistance to the UK government's request for him to visit Saudi Arabia. "He takes his role as Prince of Wales very seriously, so when the government asks, he goes," the so»»»

West Bay Medicare marked a significant milestone with an exclusive private event titled ‘A Legacy of Care’, celebrating the group’s growth and evolution alongside the launch of three specialised clinics — Aesthetiqa for aesthetic and plastic surgery, Bond for neurosurgery and orthopedics, and Kinet»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the launch of its "AI Agent Factory," an integrated digital platform designed to develop, manage, and deploy intelligent solutions based on AI agents, contributing to enhanced efficiency of gov»»»

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Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»

Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»

The debate on digital sovereignty in Poland is intensifying, covering proposals such as a digital tax on Big Tech, creating a “national” office software suite, and reducing dependence on foreign technology providers. Experts warn, however, that sovereignty should not mean replacing global corporati»»»

Dubai: The seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge officially began on Saturday at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, bringing together elite tactical police teams from around the world to compete in a series of high-intensity challenges. The five-day international event features teams from six co»»»

As the US moves to cut off Cuba's critical oil supply through the threat of secondary sanctions against any country exporting fuel to the island, the Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measures to address a growing energy crisis. The Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measur»»»

In a week where global headlines have been dominated, daily, by the fall out from what the Trump administration calls, “The final release”, of files, compelled to act by US law to make public unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein, in order to bring full transparency into Epstein’s dark wo»»»

Jeffrey Epstein’s network of influence stretched to India, with the disgraced financier maintaining a relationship with businessman Anil Ambani, according to US Justice Department documents. Bloomberg reports the messages between Epstein and Ambani, spanning 2017 to 2019, reveal discussions about b»»»

The Israeli army on Friday escorted about 1,500 Jewish settlers out of an area near the Gaza Strip after allowing them to spend a single night along the border, while arresting several who insisted on staying inside occupied Palestinian territory. An army spokesperson said such actions endanger the»»»

Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly, to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue. Both Clintons had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the »»»