Cameras will also be deployed to the rest of the department's agents nationwide. 1 of 3 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, pictured last month at the White House, on Monday announced that all DHS agents deployed in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras "effective immedia»»»

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt. They had originally refused to appear before lawmakers examining how authorities h»»»

Multiple AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child and his mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his confidant Ghislaine Maxwell, along with other high-profile public figures, were shared widely on social media Mon»»»

Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Clinton's deputy chief of staff confirmed the news on social media, writing: "The former President and»»»

1 of 3 | Hundreds gather for the "Ice Out of Everywhere" protest at City Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Monday that its January jobs report will be delayed due to a partial government shutdown as Democrats in Congress demand changes to to a Department of H»»»

QNA Doha A session held on Monday as part of the Web Summit Qatar 2026 discussed the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into design and prototyping processes, and its role in accelerating innovation and improving product quality. The session also addressed the technical, security, and ethi»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its regular session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, weighed in on the animal welfare enforcement improvement bill submitted by the government and decided to refer it to the Health, General Services and the Environment Committee for furth»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- 1934 -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) was established in Ahmadi City, which also housed employees of the company. Ahmadi was named after Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. KOC has been responsible for exploration, survery of on and offshore areas, drilling of wells as well as produc»»»

Amid the simmering standoff between Washington and Tehran, the remote atoll of Diego Garcia has emerged from obscurity into sharp focus — a linchpin of American power. At the same time, it's a potential bullseye. The joint US–UK military base, long prized for its strategic reach, now stands as both»»»

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has lifted its ban on the Grok AI chatbot after X Corp shared plans to prevent its misuse. Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs lifted its ban on the Grok AI chatbot after X Corp»»»

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region’s first center dedicated to new media arts, announced the launch of its February public program at its headquarters in Diriyah, Riyadh. The program aims to deepen dialogue on the relationship between art, technology, and the environment, while offering edu»»»

1 of 6 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2026. Jeffries has said Democrats will not fund the Department of Homeland Security without reforms. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The House of Represent»»»

The Snow Moon, aka "Hunger Moon" or “Storm Moon”, is the full moon of February which has captivated humans for centuries. While its name evokes images of frosty Northern Hemisphere winters, its beauty transcends seasons and borders, shining brightly even in tropical and desert skies. Why is called »»»

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people are projected to lose coverage at some point, becoming uninsured due to being unable to keep up with the costs, after U.S. Congress failed to extend enhanced premium tax credits at the end of last year. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»

Dubai: For decades, Pakistan’s film industry, once the beating heart of cultural life in Lahore and Karachi, has struggled to recover from a prolonged decline marked by shuttered cinemas, dwindling audiences and the migration of creative talent to television and digital platforms. Now, as policymak»»»

The first working day with the euro (only!) in Bulgaria passed without major disruptions, although authorities received numerous complaints, mostly linked to technical issues rather than deliberate overcharging or misunderstandings by businesses. Ignat Arsenov, Director of the Main Directorate "Mar»»»

At year-end 2025, the total volume of Russian gasoline shipped by rail amounted to 2.6 million tons, Kommersant reported. According to it, Kyrgyzstan took a key position among importers, purchasing 526,000 tons of fuel. Other key destinations for rail shipments were Mongolia (820,000 tons), Uzbekis»»»

London: Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain’s former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “legend” and the “brother I have always wished for”, according to newly-released documents. While the friendship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - who was stripped of his royal title»»»

London: Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, 72, who was sacked as Britain’s amb»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after he joked about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at the Grammy Awards. Hosting the event, Noah said: "Song of the Year - that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Eps»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail on Monday launched a national awareness campaign encouraging logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industries to move long-haul freight from road to rail, as growing industrial activity puts added strain on the UAE’s road networks. The campaign comes at a time when the»»»

LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomed on Monday the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which allowed for the entry of much-needed relief aid and medical supplies.In a statement on X, Cooper said, "I welcome the Rafah reopening for people to cross both ways on foot, a»»»

Abu Dhabi: In a landmark advancement for the region’s digital-government infrastructure, AE Coin has been recognized as a payment method for all federal government authorities, marking the first time in the wider region that a regulator-licensed stablecoin is authorized for nationwide government-fe»»»

Dubai: Indian YouTuber Arun Panwar has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after videos from his wedding surfaced online, showing him receiving nearly Rs71 lakh in cash and 21 tola of gold as what was described as “daan” or gifts. The footage, reportedly from his late-2025 wedding »»»

A shift down in Egypt’s net public debt ratio to GDP. Egypt invests over $2.0 bn in US treasury bills, Hot money excluded from central bank’s announced reserves The Egyptian Debt and Hot Money issues have been causing panic and alarm over the past weeks, this report produces a complete analysis of »»»

For decades, the Greek state has tolerated illegal construction, voting in a series of laws allowing homeowners who built illegally or exceeded the area stated in building permits to declare illegal construction and get away by paying relatively small fines. The facility to declare such illegal con»»»

LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Defense personnel tasked with security at key military sites will be given upgraded capabilities to defeat drones as part of new measures introduced in the Armed Forces Bill, said the UK military Monday.Defense Secretary John Healey said, "The doubling of rogue drones near m»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war gained fresh momentum on Monday with the reopening of the enclave’s Rafah crossing with Egypt — a key step in the second phase of a US-brokered ceasefire. The crossing, Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world, had been largely shut since »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy, commented on Monday on the recently published correspondence involving disgraced US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying that his "satanist cabal" benefited fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened on Monday as part of its regular session at its headquarters, chaired by the Speaker, HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Secretary-General of the Council, HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the agenda, with the council endorsing the minutes of the p»»»

POLITICS Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary parties on Tuesday, after which she is expected to announce her choice for caretaker prime minister, bTV reports. Last week it became known that of the ten individuals invited to the President’s office, five ind»»»

A Bulgarian scientist has developed a drug that halts the growth of cancer and prevents metastases from spreading to other organs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdravka Medarova, a leading figure in modern RNA-based medicine, has been at the forefront of this research. Her drug is designed to specifically targe»»»

]Trevor Noah, seen here speaking at the White House Correspondents' dinner in April 2022. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to sue the comedian over a joke he made during the Grammy Awards. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has threaten»»»

The partial US government shutdown entered its third day on Monday without resolution as Democrats continued to demand immigration reforms as part of any funding deal to reopen the government. Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to a package of five spending bills on Thursday, but stripped out »»»

The closing benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index is seen on a screen inside the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks nosedived by more than 5 percent Monday, due largely to a risk-averse sentiment following the nomination of the new Federa»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE State Security Department (SSD) has unveiled a new service allowing the public to report security-related concerns confidentially, under the campaign slogan “State Security is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The initiative underscores that safeguarding national security is a shared d»»»

Dubai: What began as late-night satire at the 68th Grammy Awards quickly exploded into a full-blown political storm, after host Trevor Noah cracked a joke linking US President Donald Trump to the Epstein files — prompting a furious public response and threats of legal action. While the night celebr»»»

Saudi Arabia’s equity market has been formally opened to all categories of foreign investors, a move widely expected to attract substantial international capital inflows in the coming period. The decision follows the entry into force, on Sunday, of a new regulatory framework allowing non-resident f»»»

Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the country to protest the bloc’s listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group. The EU listed the Guard as a terror group last week over its part in the bloody crackdown on nationwide protests in January.»»»

Sydney, Australia: Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, but warned some youngsters may be bypassing age verification technology. The platform urged the Australian authorities to oblige app stores to check users' ages as an »»»

Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, after months of appeals from aid organisations, although access is restricted to pedestrians. COGAT, the Israeli Ministry of Defence body responsible for coordinating Palestinian civilian affairs, ma»»»

When Suella Braverman became the latest defector to join Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, her old party sneered that “The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy.” They later retracted the statement, claiming it was a draft sent out in error. I»»»

NEW YORK: From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. All have denied having anything to do with his se»»»

3272830 KUWAIT -- The State of Kuwait strongly condemns the multiple attacks that left scores of casualties in southwest Pakistan. 3272829 ISLAMABAD -- At least 92 attackers 18 civilians and 15 security personnel are killed in coordinated attacks in Pakistan. 3272762 GAZA -- Gaza health authorities»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown, the second such instance since last October, amid a bitter deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over immigration. Starting early Saturday, the departments of War, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urb»»»

The director of the new documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump has appeared embracing a young woman in images released by the US Department of Justice on Friday. Brett Ratner, who also directed the Rush Hour films and X-Men: The Last Stand, can be seen sitting on a sofa beside the late sex offe»»»

Gaza: A trial operation of the Rafah border crossing began Sunday, marking its first reopening after more than a year and a half of near-total closure. According to Palestine News and Information Agency (WAFA), media officer at the European Union office in Jerusalem Shadi Othman said the crossing i»»»

The chairman of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has said he "deeply regrets" decades-old flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell - the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Casey Wasserman's messages to Maxwell, sent in 2003, were among millions of files published by the US De»»»