NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its support for the world's least developed countries (LDCs) by taking part in the opening of a United Nations Expert Group Meeting on the Operationalization of the Food Stockholding Mechanism. The meeting, held at UN headquarters in New York, was organiz»»»

Tunis, Feb. 5 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid, on Thursday, handed over, the presidency of the Economic and Social Council to Algeria, during the 117th ordinary session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council at...»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its support for the world's least developed countries (LDCs) by taking part in the opening of a United Nations Expert Group Meeting on the Operationalisation of the Food Stockholding Mechanism. The meeting, held at UN headquarters in New York, was organis»»»

This week millions more files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released, a British man told the BBC about his fight with a deadly shark, and Harry Styles was named among the UK's top tax payers, But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the pas»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) underscored Thursday commitment to furthering cooperation with regional and global humanitarian agencies to enhance the future of humanitarian work and develop its mechanisms to serve the world's most vulnerable groups, mainly children.KRCS»»»

The outgoing Government has maintained this country's public finances in a stable condition, caretaker Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told a news conference at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. She noted that Bulgaria is currently undergoing a crucially important stage of its development, »»»

The European Central Bank warned Thursday a stronger euro could push inflation down too far after recent gains in the single currency, but sought to downplay any immediate threat to the eurozone economy. As expected, the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area kept its benchmark interes»»»

Dubai: Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, on Thursday shared the story of an elderly Emirati mother who chose education for her son at a time when schooling was little understood, during the closing session of the World Governments Su»»»

MUSCAT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabai underlined Thursday commitment to promoting cooperation and sharing expertise with the Sultanate of Oman in the educational area.The minister made the remarks to KUNA while visiting the Omani Education Ministry's Speciali»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes targeted Al-Mahmoudiyeh and Wadi Borghoz in southern Lebanon 05-02-2026 18:33 PM Latest Ne»»»

The UAE is emerging as a pivotal hub in the global realignment of capital flows, driven by the growing economic influence of the Global South, according to Andrzej Dabrowski, Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Region at Philip Morris Management Services (PMI). Speaking at the Futur»»»

1 of 5 | A demonstrator holds a poster during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in November. Brad Karp resigned his position as chair of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, W»»»

Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia has given fresh momentum to economic ties between the two countries and opened new avenues for cooperation in trade, energy, and joint investments. A joint statement issued at the end of Erdogan’s visit to Riyadh on Wednesday said the t»»»

Skopje, 5 February 2026 (MIA) — The Intergovernmental Mixed Committee for the Protection of Minorities in North Macedonia and Croatia has convened Thursday in Skopje, with participants voicing expectations of an open and constructive discussion ahead of its seventh meeting. "Every one of these meet»»»

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KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah launched the Hugo - the latest Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) System, at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Military Hospital on Thursday.The inauguration of the system took place during the minister's visit to the medical s»»»

Dubai: A sharp sell-off in AI-linked technology stocks erased more than $1 trillion in market value this week, spilling beyond Big Tech and dragging down global equities and credit markets in the most severe AI-driven rout since the technology entered the mainstream. Sign up for our daily business »»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev attended the opening of a new sports complex in Bishkek. The facility was built on the premises of the Sheraly Sydykov Republican Sports College. Following ma»»»

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank Thursday decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged as predicted by analysts. The two-day monetary policy meeting marked Bulgaria's first participation as a full euro area member, with National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev representi»»»

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KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The Interior Ministry succeeded in foiling the dealing and distribution of 6kgm of pure heroin and 4kgs more of meth, said a statement on Thursday.The Ministry's specialized teams arrested an individual; in connection of a major drug dealer outside the country, with the inte»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) organized a photo exhibition on Kuwaiti-French relations on Thursday as part of the 31st Al-Qurain Cultural Festival, marking 65 years since these relations were forged.In a keynote speech, the NCCAL's Secretary»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Omar Al-Omar affirmed on Thursday that the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy require collective action beyond limits of government or institutions.This came in Minister Al-Omar's speech during »»»

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal held "very good" meeting with U.S. military officials in the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. In remarks to al-Akhbar newspaper, the sources said Haykal sensed "a clear professional understanding from the military leadership regar»»»

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologised Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Starmer issued the wide-ranging apology after being dogged for days by the decision, following fresh allegations ab»»»

Sharjah: Experts at the 25th Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabian Biodiversity (SICFAB) have called for greater use of artificial intelligence and coordinated environmental strategies to protect wildlife and ecosystems across the region. The forum, organised by the Sharjah Environme»»»

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AMMAN, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Al-Merri on Thursday delivered the annual donation to the UN refugee agency, the UNRWA, amounting to USD two million for securing necessities for Palestinians in need.The ambassador in remarks to KUNA after handing over the donation to Tama»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.In a statement, the Committee said it decided to revoke Kuwaiti citizenship from number of cases, with t»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Chancellor of the friendly Federal Republic of Germany HEFriedrich Merz held an official meeting at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the German chancellor and the accompanying delegation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the friendly Federal Republic of Germany, held an official meeting at the Amiri Diwan today, February 5, 2026. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the German Chancello»»»

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AWR Lloyd Gulf Partners Consultancy LLC (“AWR Lloyd Gulf Partners”), the joint venture between Siraj Holding LLC, part of the Al Otaiba Group, and AWR Lloyd, is pleased to announce the successful hosting of its inaugural closed-door Strategy Symposium under the theme ‘Resilient Value Growth in Asia»»»

Two Deputy Ministers of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation have been dismissed. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported. As reported, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev signed an order to dismiss: These two ministers had held these positions »»»

It would be very useful if all the reports submitted over the years by the National Agency for the Control of Protected Territories (NACPT) association were made public, in order to identify any potential motives for revenge against them, said Borislav Sandov, Minister of Environment and Water in K»»»

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HEADLINES Thursday’s print editions focus on rising household costs, legislative changes, and budgetary uncertainty. 24 Chasa reports that electricity bills have fuelled public tension, rising by around 30% due to cold weather and the holiday period. The newspaper also highlights proposed tougher p»»»

Photo feature by Munerah Al-Rabiah KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Education on Thursday organized a national celebration in connection with Kuwait's February national holidays, under the patronage of Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei.The ministry's lobby was adorned with nation»»»

The panel Building Romania’s industrial backbone, part of re:FOCUS on Retail, Couriers & Logistics 2026, brought together public authorities, logistics operators, and developers to discuss how infrastructure, risk management, and sustainability are shaping Romania’s industrial and logistics outlook»»»

Tirana, Albania: Albania's government has lifted an almost year-old ban on TikTok, according to a cabinet document published in local media and confirmed to AFP on Thursday by the prime minister's office. Albania blocked access to TikTok in March after a classmate fatally stabbed a teenager followi»»»

By Salem Al-Methen ABU DHABI, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Jamal Al-Ghunaim, on Thursday praised the UAE initiative marking the "UAE & Kuwait - Brothers Forever" week, Al-Ghunaim described it as a positive milestone that highlighted the depth of the historic and »»»

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Dubai: The UAE has positioned itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation with the unveiling of the world's largest AI chip, featuring an unprecedented four trillion transistors packed onto a single wafer. Also Read: UAE ranked among top 10 globally for AI investment and resilienc»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The Royal Thai Navy announced Thursday that no agreement was reached with Cambodia during a special session of the Thai-Cambodian Regional Border Committee (RBC) held in Thailand's Trat province.Thai Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiphan said in a press »»»

Dubai: Deep beneath the ocean's surface, something extraordinary appeared. Scientists aboard a research vessel off Argentina's coast encountered one of the ocean's most elusive creatures: the giant phantom jellyfish. The sighting happened during an expedition exploring Argentina's continental shelf»»»

The National Minerals Program, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet, represents a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s strategy to strengthen its position on the global mining map and respond to economic transformations that have made minerals essential for modern industries. Managed by the Ministry of I»»»

The panel Future-ready commerce: 2026 outlook, part of re:FOCUS on Retail, Couriers & Logistics 2026, brought together leaders from e-commerce, convenience retail, digital strategy, and payments to discuss how commerce models are being reshaped by rising costs, changing consumer behaviour, and rapi»»»

Dubai: Globalisation is shifting shape, with new trade and investment corridors strengthening links between Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, even as traditional routes face strain. The transaction is being described as a structural change in how growth, capital and influence now mov»»»

The dollar climbed to a two-week high on Thursday as fresh volatility gripped stocks and precious metals, while traders counted down to rate decisions from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currenc»»»

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in a broader market selloff on Thursday, as an advance in the dollar to a near two-week high and signs of easing US-China trade tensions added further pressure on the precious metals. Spot gold declined 2.5% at $4,838.81 per ounce, as of 0535 GMT, retreating from»»»