Pride flag removed from Stonewall National Monument in NYC - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Messages are written in chalk when GLAAD and LGBTQ+ activists hold a rally to protest against the Trump Administration's removal of transgender and queer people from the official government website at the Stonewall National Monument on Friday in February 2025 in New York City. File Photo b»»»
Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
A former Florida police chief said he received a call from Donald Trump in 2006 in which the now-president told him "everyone" knows about the disgraced financier's behaviour, according to an FBI document released in the latest batch of Epstein files. The document is a written record of a 2019 FBI »»»
Colombian president claims to have escaped assassination attempt
Bogotá: Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he had escaped an assassination attempt hours earlier after months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug traffickers to attack him. On Monday night, Petro's helicopter was unable to land at his destination on the Caribbean coast because of »»»
Sudan's war-battered capital witnesses tentative recovery following government takeover
Khartoum: Khartoum bears the scars of almost three years of war. Streets that once thrived with life now stand quiet, buildings pocked by shellfire, and government offices largely abandoned. Yet amid the ruins, a tentative return is beginning as residents slowly reclaim the capital. Along Universit»»»
More Canadian airlines suspend Cuba flights as fuel runs short
Montreal: Two more Canadian airlines have suspended their service to Cuba, where fuel stocks are dwindling fast as US President Donald Trump tightens pressure on the island. Air Transat and WestJet, which both specialise in vacation travel, announced a halt in Cuba flights after national carrier Ai»»»
U.S. slips to 29th place in global corruption perception index - UPI.com
A lack of enforcement of corruption laws has contributed to the United States' decline in a global corruption perception index, Transparency International said. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The United States is at its worst ranking ever on a global corruption perc»»»
Poles buying more and more real estate in Spain with 15,500 transactions in five years
Poles are buying an increasing number of residential properties in Spain, completing more than 15,500 transactions over the past five years. In 2025 alone, Polish buyers purchased over 4,100 homes and apartments, keeping them among the top ten foreign buyers in the Spanish real estate market. Spain»»»
Hotels maintaining prices and achieving full occupancy
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Eden Pension in Sopot changes owners
One of Sopot’s most recognizable historic villas, the Eden Guesthouse, has been sold for approximately 24 million złoty. After decades in the hands of the Draheim family’s heirs, the landmark property now has new owners who plan a comprehensive renovation while preserving its historic character. Bu»»»
mBank earned PLN 3.5 bln in ‘25, highest net profit in history
mBank is set to close last year with the highest net profit in its history, reporting record earnings of 3.54 billion złoty in 2025, up sharply from the previous year. In the fourth quarter alone, net profit reached 1.04 billion złoty, exceeding market expectations. Loan and deposit volumes grew at»»»
NFOŚiGW will allocate PLN 37 billion to green transformation programs in 2026
In 2026, Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) will focus on implementing 48 priority programs, allocating a record 37 billion złoty to the green transition, primarily for energy transformation and climate protection. The fund has launched more than 30 a»»»
German steel flooding Polish market with lower prices
Polish steel producers hoped that the introduction of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) would boost sales and prices after months of stagnation. While CBAM has reduced imports from outside the EU, especially Ukraine, domestic producers now face strong competition from German suppli»»»
GUS: fall in food prices and debt pulling at farmers
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Poland to spend millions for cybersecurity of water supply
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Columbus Energy sells companies in Czech Republic and Slovakia
A publicly listed renewable energy company has sold five subsidiaries operating in the Czech and Slovak markets to an unrelated foreign buyer. One remaining subsidiary will continue to provide technical and maintenance services for existing installations. The transaction value was not disclosed, bu»»»
U.S. Treasury Department sanctions alleged Hezbollah funding providers - UPI.com
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions on firms that provide funding for Hezbollah, which helps it to continue its operations and buy armaments, such as those shown. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Tuesday »»»
HH the Amir Sword Festival, Showjumping Championship kick off Wednesday
Doha, Qatar: HH the Amir Sword Equestrian Festival will begin on Wednesday, featuring 32 races over four days, including the traditional Al Sabeq heritage race for promising Qatari riders. The first two days will host races on the sand track with Arab and purebred horses, followed by competitions o»»»
Immigration bosses defend agents after the killing of two US citizens
President Donald Trump's top officials have declined to comment on the killing of two US citizens, while forcefully defending the president's immigration agenda during a tense congressional hearing. Facing sharp questions from lawmakers in Congress, the immigration bosses blamed protesters for infl»»»
Under fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island in 2012, contradicting previous claims that he had cut ties with the sex offender years earlier, before he was convicted. "I did have lunch with him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation," Lutnick »»»
Qatar partakes in meeting of Standing Committee for Arab Media in Kuwait
Kuwait: The State of Qatar participated in the 104th session of the Standing Committee for Arab Media in Kuwait on Tuesday, with the participation of representatives from media ministries and authorities in Arab countries. The session was held in preparation for the meeting of the Council of Arab I»»»
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce holds meeting with Turkish delegation headed by Bursa Chamber of Commerce (KFA)
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce reported yesterday that it had held a meeting with a Turkish business delegation headed by the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KFA). The meeting focused on exploring prospects for cooperation and organizing exhibitions and economic events according to the highes»»»
Qatar to play Ireland in preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to face Ireland in an international friendly. The match will be held at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on May 28, Qatar Football Association said. This encounter is part of Al Annabi's preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26 finals, to be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. »»»
PIF Forum Yields $16 Bn in MoUs
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) closed the fourth edition of its Private Sector Forum with a slate of deals that underscored its growing pull with investors, announcing the signing of more than 135 memorandums of understanding worth over 60 billion riyals (about $16 billion). The agreem»»»
Iraq Seeks Saudi Firm List to Streamline Iraqi Exports
The Iraqi government is moving to tighten the framework for exporting its goods to Saudi Arabia by compiling a list of Saudi companies interested in importing Iraqi products, a step aimed at streamlining trade procedures and boosting shipments to the kingdom. The list will be circulated to all rele»»»
12 arrested in western Athens crackdown on illegal power connections
A crackdown on illegal connections to the power grid on the western outskirts of Athens led to 12 arrests and the removal of more than half a kilometer of cables, police said Tuesday. A police statement said that the arrests were made during raids Monday and Tuesday on makeshift settlements in the »»»
TISP Leader Slams CC-DB for Acting Scared in Context of Recent Violent Murders
In a Facebook post published on Tuesday night, There Is Such a People leader Slavi Trifonov compared Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) to a "frightened and panicked person" with the coalition's actions following the six violent deaths announced between February 2 and February 6. Tri»»»
DEWA to raise Empower stake from 56% to 80% in Dh5.18 billion deal
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has increased its ownership in Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) from 56% to 80% after acquiring Dubai Holding’s entire stake for Dh5.184 billion. Also Read: Empower posts record 2025 revenue of Dh3.42b as profits top Dh1bDEWA acquir»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
Commentary: Distilling the essence of the Bishkek B5+1 meeting
To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»
Commentary: Distilling the essence of the Bishkek B5+1 meeting
To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»
Cuba's energy collapse deepens after Mexico halts key oil supplies
Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis. »»»
Cuba's energy collapse deepens after Mexico halts key oil supplies
Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis. »»»
Cuba's energy collapse deepens after Mexico halts key oil supplies
Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis. »»»
Cuba's energy collapse deepens after Mexico halts key oil supplies
Mexico’s decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba while expanding humanitarian aid has exposed the limits of its room for manoeuvre under renewed US pressure, as well as the depth of Cuba’s escalating energy and economic crisis. »»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
Iran's younger Khomeini warns excluding people from destiny 'leads to conflict'
Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic's founder and potential replacement to current Leader Ali Khamenei, said the distinction between divine and non-divine politicians and rulers is not simply relying on God, but requires hard work combined with faith, Jamaran reported on Februar»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
Opposition condemns “shame” of Turkey’s “container cities” three years on from catastrophic earthquakes
Turkey’s Erdogan administration vowed to build 650,000 homes within a year in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck southeastern and southern parts of the country on February 6, 2023, but only around one-third were completed by the end of 2025, according to the main Turkish oppo»»»
Opposition condemns “shame” of Turkey’s “container cities” three years on from catastrophic earthquakes
Turkey’s Erdogan administration vowed to build 650,000 homes within a year in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes that struck southeastern and southern parts of the country on February 6, 2023, but only around one-third were completed by the end of 2025, according to the main Turkish oppo»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
Commentary: Distilling the essence of the Bishkek B5+1 meeting
To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
Commentary: Distilling the essence of the Bishkek B5+1 meeting
To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»
Commentary: Distilling the essence of the Bishkek B5+1 meeting
To take the pulse of any given international meeting, you do not measure all the cheerleading speeches made in the event hall at face value, you talk to attendees in the corridors and during coffee breaks. The February 4-5»»»
PANNIER: Central Asian leaders work to keep dream of linking to South Asian markets and seaports on track
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan’s leaders last week both paid visits to Pakistan, with trade and connectivity right at the top of their agendas. When it comes to land-linking landlocked Central Asia with the big markets and seap»»»
Shock in Kyrgyzstan as Japarov fires national security chief and ‘co-ruler Tashiyev
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on February 10 in a shock move fired national security chief Kamchybek Tashiyev, the tough-talking politician widely regarded as his “co-ruler”. Analysts have long speculated that Tashiyev has his eyes on claiming the presidency for himself. »»»