Al Awsat 1m

‘Surprise Strikes’ Loom If US–Iran Talks Collapse

As anticipation grows over the resumption of US–Iran negotiations in Oman, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting of Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday to assess scenarios in the event the talks fail and to consider the possibility of renewed military escalation.»»»

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Sputnik 2m

Lavrov Says OSCE Facing Real Threat of Self-Destruction

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has come to a real threat of self-destruction, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. "I will not even go into detail on examples of how the OSCE found itself in the current situation of the deepest c»»»

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Sputnik 2m

EU Court Confirms Right to Confiscate Cars Imported From Russia in Violation of Sanctions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU Court confirmed the right of EU countries to confiscate cars imported from Russia in violation of sanctions. "The prohibition, laid down by that provision, on purchasing, importing or transferring into the European Union applies to any good falling under the Combined Nomen»»»

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Sputnik 2m

Ukraine Strikes Energy Facilities in Russia's Bryansk Region Causing Outages - Governor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine struck energy facilities in Russia's Bryansk Region, causing power outages in several settlements in the Klintsovsky District, but power has already been restored, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Friday. "Ukrainian terrorists have once again attacked energy infrastruct»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Driverless taxis, faster commutes and greener cities. Six WGS moves that affect daily life

Dubai: The World Governments Summit 2026 concluded in Dubai on Wednesday after three days of policy debates, technology showcases and high-level meetings that placed everyday impact firmly in focus. The largest edition of the summit brought together more than 6,250 participants, including heads of »»»

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Gulf News 5m

Top 7 winter driving mistakes behind most UAE road accidents

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have identified seven leading causes of traffic accidents in the UAE during the winter months, warning that seasonal driving risks continue to result in serious human and material losses on roads as well as in public parks and recreational areas frequented by families. A»»»

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Al Manar 5m

Iran state TV: Talks in Muscat take place between the US delegation and the Omani foreign minister - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 6m

Qatar, Mozambique’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy

The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Doha yesterday with H E Estevao Tomas Rafael Pale, the Minister of Natural Resources and Energy of the Republic of Mozambique. Discussions during the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the 21st International Confere»»»

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Naharnet 7m

Cash-strapped Lebanon finds itself sitting on gold mine, as prices surge

Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle East and its government is weighing whether it can use that stockpile to restore a crippled economy while its citizens are looking at gold as a way to protect their battered assets. Lebanon's economy hobbled into 2026 with ongoing »»»

24 News Agency 8m

Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain discuss launch of direct flights - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain discuss the launch of direct flights between the two countries in the near future. The issue was raised during a meeting between Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Ulukbek Maripov and Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khal»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

‘Global LNG market signals renewed confidence and stability’

DOHA: Confidence in liquefied natural gas markets, strong industry engagement, and a renewed focus on LNG over alternative fuels defined the closing panel of LNG Conference 2026, as senior market leaders reflected on the event’s themes and the sector’s outlook. The session, titled ‘The Future of LN»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Minister of State for Foreign Trade attends Ministerial Meeting on Critical Minerals

WASHINGTON: The State of Qatar participated in the first ministerial meeting on critical minerals, organised by the US Department of State in Washington, DC. Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, represented the State of Qatar at the meeting. The meeting »»»

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The Peninsula 9m

LNG2026 concludes on high note with focus on global energy demand

Doha: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) ended on a high note yesterday concluding four days of high-level panel discussions and interactive debates on critical topics and challenges including LNG’s role in meeting global energy demand and its compe»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

Web Summit Qatar boosts Invest Qatar’s drive to position Doha as regional innovation hub

DOHA: This year’s Web Summit in Doha played a central role in advancing Qatar’s ambition to become a regional hub for innovation and the digital economy, said Fahad Ali Al Kuwari, Chief Investment Development Officer at Invest Qatar, on the sidelines of the global technology gathering. “Web Summit »»»

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The Peninsula 9m

QSE index to continue positive trajectory in coming period

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading up 0.4 percent, adding 44.98 points to its tally, rising to the level of 11,355 points, supported by the performance of the insurance sector, which achieved the highest gains with 3.71 percent, followed by the transportation secto»»»

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Naharnet 11m

Lebanese escaping Syria now rely on Hezbollah for safety

"They drove us out at gunpoint," says Lebanese citizen Zeinab Qataya, who fled her adopted home in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad and returned to her country to live in a camp built by Hezbollah. The construction of the Imam Ali Housing Compound has proved controversial, but Lebanese and S»»»

UPI 11m

Senior Seoul official anticipates 'new progress in a few days' regarding N. Korea issue - UPI.com

A senior South Korean official told reporters in Washington Thursday that he anticipates "some new progress in a few days" regarding issues with North Korea. In this photo, U.S. President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 30, 2019, at the DMZ. File White Hous»»»

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Kathimerini 13m

Man arrested at Athens airport for attempting to board plane with gun

Authorities arrested a 60-year-old man Tuesday at Athens International Airport after he tried to board a flight to Germany with a firearm in his luggage, according to reports Friday. Security personnel from the airport police discovered the weapon during an X-ray screening at the departure area. Th»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Bangladeshi expat wins Dh1 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Dubai: A Bangladeshi businessman living in Al Ain has won the Big Ticket weekly draw after six years of trying. Mohammed Alwaruddin Hajee Abu Syed has been living in Al Ain for 21 years and participating in Big Ticket for the past six years. He bought tickets monthly with a group of nine friends, n»»»

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Gulf News 17m

UAE traffic alert: Abu Dhabi road closures this weekend

Abu Dhabi motorists are being warned of multiple road closures this week due to ongoing city works and the UAE Tour Women 2026 cycling championship. Drivers are advised to plan their routes and follow diversion signs to avoid delays. Also Read: UAE Tour Women 2026: Dubai road closures announced Abu»»»

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Al Manar 17m

Deputy chief of Russian military intelligence shot, wounded in Moscow: local media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 17m

Iran, US delegations start talks in Oman focusing on nuclear issue - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 17m

Iran state TV: The only issue on the negotiating table in Muscat is the nuclear file exclusively - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 18m

Al Attiyah sets early pace as Qatar International Rally gets underway

LUSAIL: The 2026 Qatar International Rally got underway from the ceremonial start podium at the service park adjacent to the Lusail Sports Arena last evening. Twenty-three teams and competitors from 13 nations will tackle a dozen special stages over the weekend on graded gravel special stages to th»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Afif stars to take Al Sadd top as Al Gharafa lose

DOHA: Akram Afif stole the spotlight as defending champions Al Sadd thrashed Al Shahania 4-0 to move to the top of the table in the Qatar Stars League at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Afif scored a hat-trick while also providing an assist. The win saw Al Sadd’s tally of points move to 32,»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Al Ghazali and Casamento shine as Silca Blue clinches Al Markhiya Cup

DOHA: Silca Blue delivered a strong performance to claim the Al Markhiya Cup, the day’s feature 1200m contest for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. The triumph further enhanced the excellent record of the Sheikh Abdul Rahman Rashid Al-Thani-owned colt, marking his third »»»

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Novinite 24m

Bulgaria Eyes OECD Membership by 2027, but Challenges Remain

Bulgaria is on track to potentially join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2027, though significant steps still need to be completed to secure full membership. This was highlighted during a meeting in Sofia between OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and outgoin»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Lindsey Graham Cuts Meeting Short with Lebanon Army Chief over Hezbollah Designation

Influential Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has said that he cut his meeting short with Lebanese army chief Gen. Rodolphe Haykal after the commander refused to consider Hezbollah a terrorist organization. On Thursday, Graham said on X he "had a very brief meeting" in Washington after asking Hayka»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Abu Dhabi’s diplomatic moment: Why the UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

Peace negotiations rarely hinge solely on what is discussed. The where, the venue chosen by parties locked in hostility, often shapes the psychological environment and geopolitical context within which diplomacy unfolds. A negotiation site is more than a backdrop: it signals intent, inspires confid»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Qatar archer Reem Al Saai wins two gold medals at Arab Women’s Clubs Games

Doha: Qatari archer Reem Al Saai claimed two gold medals in the eighth edition of the Arab Women’s Clubs Games 2026, organized by the Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation and being held from February 2 to 12 with participation of 65 sports delegations from 16 Arab countries competing in nine individua»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Top stars brace for Qatar TotalEnergies Open challenge

Doha: The Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the season’s first WTA 1000 event, begins this weekend at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, with a star-studded field set to compete. The qualifying rounds will be held today, featuring 16 encounters which will eventually fill eight spots in th»»»

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Sana 37m

Syrian officials meet UAE’s Al Habtoor Group to discuss investment

Dubai, Feb. 6 (SANA) A Syrian government delegation met with Khalaf Al Habtoor, chairman of the UAE-based Al Habtoor Group, on Thursday to discuss economic cooperation and new investment projects in Syria. During the meeting at the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Dubai, Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammed Yis»»»

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Kathimerini 37m

Greece proposes higher fines for fare evasion on public transport

Greece’s Transport Ministry on Friday submitted a bill for public consultation that would raise fines for fare evasion on public transport in Athens and Thessaloniki, as the government seeks to curb revenue losses and improve compliance. Under the proposed legislation, passengers caught traveling w»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Meet Indian teacher who won $1m in Dubai by painting lessons on walls for slum kids

1/14Indian teacher Rouble Nagi greets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, while receiving the US$1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. The award was presented by Sheikh Hamdan»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Dubai regulator flags gaps in market abuse oversight, issues $504,000 fine

Dubai: Dubai’s financial regulator has imposed a $504,000 fine on Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited (ARK) after finding serious gaps in its market abuse monitoring and failures to notify authorities about a proposed change in ownership. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Orozo in Kyrgyzstan to begin on February 19: SDMK confirms date - | 24.KG

The Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) announced that in 2026 the month of Ramadan (Orozo aiy) will begin on February 19. The first day of fasting falls on this date. The corresponding decision was made by the Fatwa Committee of the Muftis of the Organization of Turkic States»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

OCA signs Host City Contract for 2029 Asian Winter Games in Almaty

Doha: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) yesterday held the signing ceremony of the Host City Contract for the 10th Asian Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2029. The ceremony took place in Milan, Italy. The signing ceremony was attended by OCA President H E S»»»

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UPI 47m

Trump backs PM Takaichi before Japan vote, invites her to White House - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in an upcoming snap election. The two leaders met in Tokyo in October, where they struck trade and critical mineral deals. File Photo via Prime Minister's Office of Japan/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Feb. 6 (UPI) »»»

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Al Awsat 49m

Senior Russian Officer Hospitalized after Being Shot in Moscow

A senior Russian officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday, officials said. Alexeyev is deputy chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff at ‌the Defense ‌Ministry. When mercenary ‌chief Yevgeny ⁠Prigozhin staged ‌a short-live»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 49m

Man steals car with 5-year-old still inside near Budapest: child abandoned kilometres away –⁠ video

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Gulf News 53m

Meet the teacher who won $1m by painting lessons on walls

1/14Indian teacher Rouble Nagi greets Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, while receiving the US$1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. The award was presented by Sheikh Hamdan»»»

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Al Manar 53m

Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza: Israeli occpation handed over bodies that displayed signs of severe mutilation, including missing limbs and evidence of surgical intervention - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Israeli Helicopters Rain Machine Gun Fire on Northern, Eastern Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 53m

Cuba president says open to dialogue with US “without pressure, without preconditions”  - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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24 News Agency 57m

Police officers exploit 16-year-old girl for extortion in Uzgen district - | 24.KG

Police officers involved in illegal acts against an underage girl have been detained in Uzgen district of Osh region. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the investigation, a senior district inspector and juvenile affairs officer»»»

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24 News Agency 57m

Fatal accident in USA involving Kyrgyzstani: Foreign Ministry’s comment - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on a traffic accident in the USA involving a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, which resulted in the deaths of four people. It was noted that on February 3, a traffic accident occurred on State Road 67 in Indiana involving citizen of Kyrgyzstan B.B., 31.»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Critical Minerals: Saudi Arabia’s Rise in Global Mining

Critical minerals are no longer treated as simple raw materials traded on global exchanges. Amid increasing geopolitical competition, they have become a core element of national sovereignty, nearly as strategic as oil and gas. The reality is increasingly clear: countries that secure access to these»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

In Show of Support, Canada, France Open Consulates in Greenland

Canada and France, which both adamantly oppose Donald Trump's wish to control Greenland, will open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital on Friday, in a strong show of support for the local government. Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has repeatedly insisted tha»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

EU ready to sign new agreement on Kyrgyzstan's digitalization - | 24.KG

The European Union plans to support new projects to modernize Kyrgyzstan. The European Commission Representative Charlotte Adrian announced at a meeting with Deputy Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Nurbek Akzholov. «We highly appreciate the reforms in the country and are ready to sign a new agreement»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Three serious traffic violations in year mean retaking driving exams - | 24.KG

In Kyrgyzstan, drivers who commit three or more serious violations of traffic rules within one year will be required to retake their driving exams. The press service of the Main Traffic Safety Department reported. The measure is provided by the Code of Offenses, which has been supplemented with Art»»»

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