The United States is inviting China to participate in Venezuelan oil purchases, US President Donald Trump said. "China is welcome to come in, and we'll have a great deal on oil," Trump told reporters. AmericasUS Allows Drilling, Export, Purchase and Sale of Venezuelan Oil for US Entities - Treasury»»»

Along both shores of the Red Sea and the adjoining Gulf of Aden, several littoral states are in crisis. On the North African side, Sudan and Somalia both have huge problems, while on the Arabian Peninsula, Yemen is faring no better. These crises are not separate. They amount to one much bigger cris»»»

The Red Sea has long been a strategic maritime artery sustaining global commerce, but today it is far more than that. It has evolved into an arena shaping the contours of an emerging regional order. Across this vital corridor, stability-seeking sovereigns vie with non-state forces that flourish ami»»»

Germany advised its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to potential danger, as Iran's main airport denied rumours that international flights had been disrupted, regional media reported on January 31, citing Berlin's flight information district dispatch service. »»»

Germany advised its airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to potential danger, as Iran's main airport denied rumours that international flights had been disrupted, regional media reported on January 31, citing Berlin's flight information district dispatch service. »»»

The South African government declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman a persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. Israel retaliated by declaring Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine, a persona non grata as well. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

The South African government declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman a persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. Israel retaliated by declaring Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine, a persona non grata as well. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

The recent mutual recognition between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel marks a decisive moment in Somaliland’s long but oftentime frustrating pursuit of international legitimacy. After over three decades of de-facto independence, democratic governance and relative stabil»»»

Fourteen dams across Iran's most densely populated provinces remain below 10% capacity, with reservoirs supplying Tehran continuing to decline despite recent rainfall and heavy snow around the capital city, data from Iran's Water Resources Management Company as of January 30 showed. »»»

Israeli military forces have conducted multiple strikes against alleged Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, as well as a suspected Hezbollah site in Lebanon, on January 31, killing at least 26 people according to initial estimates. »»»

It is extremely difficult to claim that a country with a military budget as modest as Iran's can make Washington's hawks think twice or thrice. However, it would be the most prudent course of action given the current situation. »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of hypocrisy over its military buildup near Iran, posting on X on January 31 that the US was attempting to dictate how Iran's armed forces conducted exercises in their own waters. »»»

The South African government declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman a persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to leave the country. Israel retaliated by declaring Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, South Africa’s ambassador to Palestine, a persona non grata as well. »»»

The recent mutual recognition between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel marks a decisive moment in Somaliland’s long but oftentime frustrating pursuit of international legitimacy. After over three decades of de-facto independence, democratic governance and relative stabil»»»

Israel's repeated ceasefire violations in the Gaza Strip undermine prospects for a political conflict resolution, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. Earlier in the day, the Gaza Health Ministry said that 26 people were killed and over 30 were injured in Israeli strikes that day. WorldIsraeli Strik»»»

Limiting Ukraine's military potential is especially important given the announced plans for its accelerated admission to the increasingly militarized European Union, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik. "I can say that given all the announced plans for Ukraine's accelerat»»»

Russia is being hit harder than most by the global big freeze that is causing its ageing regional power infrastructure to collapse. A wave of public service failures in recent weeks left tens of thousands without heating o»»»

A new open-source AI assistant called Moltbot has captivated developers worldwide while sparking serious security concerns and spurring a surreal social media experiment in which bots interact without human oversight. »»»

SHANGHAI — Visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday Britain has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.Starmer's trip is the first to China by a British prime minister in eight years, and follows in the footstep»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the US central bank, analysts said Friday, flagging his track record on Wall Street and with the Fed.Gold and silver prices already started sliding on reports that Donald Trump would nominate Wa»»»

AMMAN — The One-Stop Service Centre at the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) processed over 222,000 transactions in 2025 through offices representing official government institutions and departments, according to data.The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs topped the list with 82,100 transact»»»

AMMAN — Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending on December, with a net profit after tax USD1130 million compared with USD1007 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 12 per cent.The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing»»»

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis and other US cities on Friday in a show of anger over the immigration crackdown carried out by the Trump administration. The turnout came in response to a call for a day of action, dubbed a "national shutdown", following the killings of Ale»»»

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced plans for a "general amnesty" law that could trigger the mass release of political prisoners. Rodriguez also proposed the closure of the notorious El Helicoide prison in Caracas, where rights groups say political priso»»»

The US Justice Department on Friday released more than 3 million pages of documents from its investigative files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The latest release includes thousands of references to US President Donald Trump, hundreds to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as B»»»

Iran said it is ready for dialogue with the US but that there are no concrete plans for talks. This comes amid a major US military deployment to the region. But President Donald Trump's goal remains "unclear", says General Richard Shirreff, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, on FRA»»»

New Israeli air strikes slammed targets across Gaza on Saturday, including a Gaza City residential building and a tent camp Khan Younis, killing at least 30 people, hospital officials said. The strikes come just a day before the announced reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt and mar»»»

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has dismissed the idea of a joint EU army as “unrealistic,” after the bloc’s defense commissioner floated the idea earlier this month, citing the perceived threat from Russia and shifting US national security priorities. The EU has repeatedly cited the ‘Rus»»»

President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was negotiating with the US as Qatar's premier Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, who also serves as foreign minister, held talks with Iran's top security official Ali Larijani in Tehran to try to "de-escalate tensions in the region" said the king»»»

At automated machines assessing gold on the spot, Shanghai residents queue to sell old jewellery, lured by prices nearing $5,600 per ounce. Others continue to buy, betting the rally will last amid global uncertainty and a weaker US dollar.»»»

Manila: Under Philippine law, senior citizens are automatically entitled to health insurance coverage through PhilHealth. Does it really cover everyone? And how does it work? What's zero-balance billing? Read on... As a rule, the legal mandate in the Asian country ensures that older adults are prot»»»

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the pride of Tamil soil as she prepares to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a feat unmatched by any woman Finance Minister in India’s parliamentary history. In a statement, Prasad said»»»

People gather at an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement rally in New York on Saturday. Phyoto by Kena Betancur/EPA Jan. 31 (UPI) -- More than 300 protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement were held in cities across the country on Saturday. The protests are in response to the deaths »»»

If you are out and about on Dubai roads this morning, you need to know about certain closures and diversions because of the many events taking place today. For Dubai Marathon, for instance, which is currently underway, certain routes are being redirected. Certain road sections will be temporarily c»»»

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Bangladesh on Sunday at about 4am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said. According to the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20km. The earthquake's latitude was reported to be 24.85 North, and the longitude was reported to b»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair weather today and through much of the coming week, with rising temperatures, occasional cloud cover and an increased chance of fog or mist during the late night and early morning hours. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, conditions today will b»»»

When the topic of education arises, we often speak about the right to learning, access to schools, curricula and equal opportunity. But there is a more urgent question we must ask today. How can education succeed if a child does not feel safe? Safety here is not an abstract idea. It is a basic cond»»»

On Jan. 31, 1971, Apollo 14, the third U.S. mission to land on the moon, blasted off using a Saturn V rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 1 of 3 | The Saturn V rocket lifts off carrying the Apollo 14 mission from Florida in January 31, 1971. File Photo courtesy of NASA Jan. 31 (UPI) -- On »»»

Western intelligence agencies see no indication that Iran is enriching uranium for “bomb-grade material,” the New York Times has reported, citing sources. While activity has been detected at nuclear sites, including those damaged by last year’s strikes, no high-level enrichment is underway, the rep»»»

Dubai: The Strait of Hormuz, a slender maritime passage separating Iran from Oman, has once again become the centre of global geopolitical tension. At its narrowest, this strategically vital strait spans just about 33km (21 miles), yet it serves as the gateway between the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf »»»

Danish veterans gather for a silent march to the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday to express dissatisfaction with President Trump's statements about NATO soldiers in Afghanistan. Photo by EPA/Emil Nicolai Helms Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Danish military veterans and others staged a protest march agains»»»

There is no evidence that “foreign adversaries” are targeting Greenland or that the island requires rapid investments to deploy troops there, the EU’s transport commissioner has said. European NATO members pushed back this month against renewed remarks by US President Donald Trump about acquiring G»»»

For weeks, all eyes have been on Minneapolis where the anger at the killing of two US citizens by federal immigration agents has turned the Midwestern city into a sea of unrest. President Donald Trump has pledged to "de-escalate" the situation and the new man in charge on the ground, Tom Homan, sai»»»

Dubai: Luxury car and lifestyle brands are moving beyond showrooms and into residential real estate, turning branded towers into high-value assets that appeal to wealthy buyers seeking a defined lifestyle alongside long-term price resilience. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

When Marius Borg Høiby stands up in room 250 at Oslo district court on Tuesday, at the start of Norway's biggest trial in years, he will have no moral support from his closest relatives. His mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not be there, nor will the man she married when her son was four - th»»»

A northeasterly storm system over the Atlantic Ocean triggered states of emergency in the Carolinas and Georgia as it delivered wintry conditions to the area on Saturday. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A northeasterly storm has created blizzard conditions in the Carol»»»