The Appeals Court of Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Court has upheld a prison sentence against Rrogozhina Mayor Edison Memolla, making the ruling final. The court confirmed a one-year prison sentence for electoral corruption. Memolla did not attend the hearing and was represe»»»

Interior Minister Albana Koçiu on Monday officially introduced Shkëlqim Hajdari as the new prefect of Tirana County, thanking outgoing prefect Afrim Qëndro for his service. Koçiu said Hajdari, a former chief inspector, brings extensive experience in public leadership and is expected to strengthen t»»»

The European Commission said it is the responsibility of Albania’s parliament to handle without delay requests to lift the immunity of its members, stressing the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence in the country. In an exclusive response to Report TV regarding an institutional »»»

Armenia and the United States agreed on Monday to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector as Washington sought to bolster ties with a former close ally of Russia, months after Washington brokered a peace agreement in the South Caucasus. A statement on the nuclear sector deal was signed by Armenian Pr»»»

France accused Iran on Monday of "repression and intimidation" after a court handed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi a new six-year prison sentence on charges of harming national security. Mohammadi, sentenced Saturday, was also handed a one-and-a-half-year prison sentence for "propagand»»»

A 71-year-old woman was killed in Elefsina, west of Athens, on Monday after being struck by a vehicle driven by her daughter while it was being parked, police said. The 44-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter following the incident, which occurred shortly after the »»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov reviewed the guard of honor of the Bulgarian Armed Forces’ representative companies in Samokov to mark the 113th anniversary of the Battle of Bulair. On Monday, he took part in the commemorations together with Samokov Mayor Angel Dzhorgov, Sofia Region Gov»»»

Latin megastar Bad Bunny performed a medley of his top hits at the Super Bowl on Sunday in a star-studded show that was criticised as "terrible" by the US president. The Puerto Rican singer, also known as Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, was joined on stage by a host of fellow music stars including »»»

The US military boarded an oil tanker after tracking it for thousands of miles from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, the Department of Defense said. US officials said the ship - named Aquila II - was operating in defiance of a US "quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean". "It ran, and w»»»

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Dashnor Sula has officially assumed office as Inspector General, outlining his priorities in his first public message since taking the post this Monday. Sula said his work will focus on three main pillars, including a zero-tolerance approach toward businesses that v»»»

Tunis, Feb. 9 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance on Monday postponed the hearing in the case of the general coordinator of El Qotb party, Riadh Ben Fadhel, to February 26, a judicial source told TAP.The case concerns the acquisition of...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) issued a weather advisory for the QOC Half Marathon set to take place on Qatar National Sports Day. QOC said that, in case of fog, the start of the race may be temporarily delayed to ensure the safety of all participants. It said that temperatures for »»»

The military spokesperson for the Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, said that the despicable actions carried out by collaborators and agents against our people and their honorable resistance fighters reflect a complete alignment with the occupation, implementing its agenda, and exchanging roles with it.»»»

Tunis, Feb. 9 (TAP) – Customs services foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cocaine, estimated at around 5.5 kg, concealed aboard a vehicle bearing foreign license plates and preparing to enter Tunisian territory via the Ras Jedir border...»»»

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) is submitting to the National Assembly a draft resolution obliging the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the prosecution service to provide information related to the activities of the non-profit organization National Protected Areas Con»»»

Moscow views Saudi Arabia as a strategic partner in trade, economic, and investment cooperation. According to the results of 2025, the capital's share in Russia's trade turnover with the Kingdom reached 55 percent. In 2025, exports from companies with production localized in Moscow to the Kingdom o»»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Finance, the Delegation of the European Union to Libya, the Embassy of France in Libya, and Expertise France officially inaugurated the Invest4Libya project today. The project is an initiative designed to strengthen Libya’s financial governance, improve its investm»»»

Paris: Next time you're considering consulting Dr ChatGPT, perhaps think again. Despite now being able to ace most medical licensing exams, artificial intelligence chatbots do not give humans better health advice than they can find using more traditional methods, according to a study published on M»»»

Tunis, Feb. 9 (TAP) – A pilot project dubbed "Sponge City – Green Planning for Flood Prevention" was launched early February in the municipality of Dar Chaâbane El Fehri, governorate of Nabeul, by the International Centre for Innovative Local...»»»

Four cartridge cases have been seized, fired from the weapons found with the deceased near Petrohan Lodge, said National Institute of Criminalistics Director Kremena Ilieva at a joint press conference with representatives of the Interior Ministry and the prosecution service on Monday. DNA traces fo»»»

Flávio Bolsonaro, 44, represents the state of Rio de Janeiro in the Senate, and in recent days confirmed that his father chose him to represent the Liberal Party in the presidential race. File Photo by Andre Borges/EPA Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazil»»»

Egypt announced plans on Monday for a new $1 billion marina, hotel and housing development on the Red Sea in a bid to boost the region's tourist industry. Construction on the "Monte Galala Towers and Marina" project would ‌start in ‌the second ‌half ⁠of the ‌year and run for seven years, Ahmed Shal»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic met with Hungarian Ambassador to Belgrade Jozsef Magyar on Monday. Mesarovic said the meeting had taken place ahead of the 15th session of a Serbia-Hungary commission on economic cooperation, due to be held in Belgrade in late »»»

After on 19 January of this year that it had obtained official approval to commence operations, after fulfilling all approved requirements, Sirte Gulf International Airport reported yesterday the arrival of its first official flight. These would be the first flights since the airport suffered damag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts »»»

Dubai: Iran’s renewed warnings of “deep distrust” toward Washington underline the central paradox shaping the latest round of nuclear diplomacy: Tehran is talking not because it trusts the United States, but because pressure, sanctions and internal strain leave it little room not to. The approach m»»»

Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with the lowest »»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decision to reconstitute the Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution. Under the decision, the board will be chaired by Dr Salem Suhail Saeed Al Neyadi, while members will include Dr Fatima Khalifa Al Kaabi»»»

Madrid, Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday warned that Spain must adapt to "a completely new climate reality" following deadly floods that forced thousands to flee their homes. Spain is on the front line of climate change in Europe, facing longer heatwaves and more frequent heavy rainfal»»»

In the context of the ongoing Zionist aggression against Lebanon, which is escalating in intensity, the Lebanese people have been shocked by the dangerous Zionist terrorist development that led to the abduction of Islamic Group official, Brother Atoui Atoui, from his home in Hasbaya, Member of Loya»»»

Lebanese and Palestinian supporters of the Islamist movement Hamas and Al-Jamaa Islamiya wave flags during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sidon, Lebanon, in 2014. File Photo by EPA. BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- An Israeli force early Monday kidnapped an official w»»»

Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, with more arrests, while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations. The arrests -- including that of Javad Emam, the spokesperson for the main reformist coalition -- came after Iranian and US officials held ta»»»

Share: Photo- Envoys from Iran and the United States are expected to in Muscat, capital of Oman, home to the spectacular Mutrah Corniche. © Haitham Al-Shukairi, AFP 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 ballis»»»

Dubai: The UAE has taken a major step towards strengthening local manufacturing of medicines with the official launch of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), signalling a new era for the country’s pharmaceutical industry and medical supply security. Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State »»»

Warning: The following story contains graphic details of violence which some readers might find upsetting. A BBC Persian analysis of hundreds of videos and photographs taken during recent protests in Iran confirms the security forces' use of a wide range of weaponry, including machine guns, snipier»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026 - India's leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. In a statement, Visit Qatar said its participation reinforced Qatar's positioning as a»»»

San Francisco schools are closed indefinitely while teachers go on strike. File Image courtesy of UPI Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Schools closed as teachers in San Francisco began a strike Monday after struggling to come to an agreement with the school district over pay and health care costs. It's the first ti»»»

State airline Aerolineas Argentinas, responsible for air connectivity across a geographically large country, reported 1,872 layoffs in the last two years. File Photo by David Fernandez/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Public sector employment in Argentina declined steadily during the first two yea»»»

DOHA: Visit Qatar has concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026 — India's leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. In a statement, Visit Qatar said its participation reinforced Qatar's positioning as a high-q»»»

Ukraine’s forced mobilization has become an “open manhunt,” with civilians being detained and forced into military service against their will, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. Commenting on the detention in Ukraine of a Hungarian citizen who allegedly attempted to help a group o»»»

The British and French intelligence services played a role in the assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, British journalist Afshin Rattansi has said, citing sources. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed last week by four gunmen at his residence in the cit»»»

Traffic police dramatically increased roadside checks in recent days, conducting more than 41,000 breathalyzer tests across the greater Athens area since Thursday and recording nearly 300 drunk-driving violations, authorities said. According to police data, a total of 41,689 breathalyzer tests were»»»

Equal access for people with disabilities was demanded by organizations at a discussion hosted by the Continue the Change (CC) party on Monday. The topic of the discussion was “Young Families and Incomes,” and was part of a series of debates under the motto “Strong Bulgaria in a Strong Europe.” Ven»»»

Dubai: Kazakhstan teams dominated the Officer Rescue Challenge, securing all top three positions in the third event of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, currently under way at Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Kazakhstan A clinched first place, followed by Kazakhstan B and Kazakhstan C, after delivering sta»»»

Damascus, Feb. 9 (SANA) – Head of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Alaa al‑Ali, held talks on Monday with Ali al‑Suwaieh, chairman of the Saudi‑Ugandan Business Council, and Mohammad al‑Suwaieh, chairman of the Saudi‑Tajik Business Council, to explore opportunities for strengthening e»»»

Washington, United States: NASA on Monday delayed by one day the journey of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) over weather conditions. The US space agency is now targeting February 12 for the lift-off of Crew-12's mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a window opening»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed the immediate priority is to halt the Israeli aggression, stressing national unity, the strength of the resistance, and the unbreakable alliance with the Amal Movement, while rejecting any attempt to drive a wedge between Hezbollah and the Pre»»»

AlUla Governorate is welcoming the holy month of Ramadan this year with a wide range of diverse tourism experiences that reflect the area’s distinctive character and rich cultural heritage, reinforcing its position as one of the Kingdom’s most prominent destinations to visit during the holy month. »»»

The Saudi-Polish Investment Forum was held today at the headquarters of the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh, with the participation of Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Domański, and Vice President of the Federation of Saudi Chamber»»»

The European Union on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, AFP reported. "The European Union condemns recent decisions by Israel's security cabinet to expand Israeli control in the West»»»