UPI 1m

Britain's Information Commssioner's Office opens formal investigation into X, Grok over deepfakes - UPI.com

Britain is investigating X over its use of personal data for Grok AI and the chatbot’s generation of non-consensual sexualized images and videos of people, including children. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/ UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Britain is investigating X over its use of personal data »»»

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Sputnik 2m

NATO Soldiers in Arctic Report Challenges Operating Weapons in Extreme Cold - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO soldiers deployed in the Arctic region are reporting significant difficulties using standard-issue weapons in freezing temperatures, with firearms becoming quickly inoperative due to ice formation and condensation, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing NATO personnel »»»

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Kuna 8m

Kuwait morphs into "trusted" energy partner, PM tells oil conf.

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The major turnout for an annual oil and gas conference in Kuwait is a testament to the nation's transformation into a "trusted" international energy partner, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said on Tuesday.Underlining an existential»»»

Daily News Egypt 12m

Egypt and Sweden discuss health cooperation, and support for Gaza wounded

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s Health Minister Elisabeth Laan and Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt to discuss strengthening bilateral healthcare cooperation and exploring new areas of expertise exchange, Egypt’s health ministry said. Abdel Ghaffar welcomed»»»

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Daily News Egypt 12m

Opinion | The Holocaust: Why Do We Deny What Was Acknowledged?

When you visit Berlin, you realise that the past is not buried underground; it walks beside you. During my visit to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, I stood before the iron gate bearing the deceptive inscription “Arbeit macht frei”, “Work sets you free.” I have rarely encountered a lie more brutal»»»

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Daily News Egypt 12m

Listing rules are a tool for company quality and growth, Egypt’s FRA chairperson says

Egypt’s stock exchange listing rules should be viewed as a pivotal tool for ensuring the quality of companies and building market efficiency rather than as mere regulatory hurdles, Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 9th Capital M»»»

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Kathimerini 13m

Arms found hidden in Cretan sheepfold

Police on Crete said Tuesday they have discovered a small cache of firearms and ammunition in the vicinity of a village where a shootout between rival families left two people dead last year. A police statement said that following a tip-off, a search of an abandoned sheepfold revealed one rifle and»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13m

President Holds Consultations with GERB-UDF, CC-DB on Caretaker PM

President Iliana Iotova has begun consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister. Tuesday's consultations were with representatives of GERB-UDF and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulga»»»

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Sputnik 14m

Norwegian Parliament Votes to Retain Monarchy Despite Crown Princess' Epstein Links

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Norwegian parliament voted on Tuesday to retain monarchy after a scandal erupted over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's links to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Norwegian broadcaster NRK reported. According to NRK, 141 lawmakers voted in favor of retaining monarchy, whi»»»

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TAP 15m

Ennahda condemns sentences handed down in "Conspiracy 2" case

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) – Ennahda movement condemned on Tuesday appeal and first instance judgments handed down to a number of its leaders and others in the "Conspiracy 2" case. Sentences ranging from 3 to 35 years in prison were handed down in this...»»»

The Peninsula 16m

Officials at LNG2026 predict US market growth of over 30% next decade

Doha: The gas market in North America is projected to grow by over 30% during the next decade, thereby stimulating massive investments across various stages of the value chain in this sector, LNG officials have predicted. Addressing a panel discussion on the Growth of the Gas Market in North Americ»»»

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UPI 25m

House to hold vote on funding, reopening federal government - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a press conference after the House Republican weekly caucus meeting on Jan. 7. The House will meet today to try to pass spending bills to end the partial government shutdown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Th»»»

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BBC 25m

US House expected to vote on ending partial government shutdown

The US House of Representatives is poised to end a partial government shutdown after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to press ahead with a vote despite concerns with the new spending plan. Democrats and Republicans disagree over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which »»»

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Kathimerini 25m

The digital transformation strategy in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Digital transformation is emerging as a key driver of competitiveness and long-term sustainability for the industrial sector, both in Greece and globally. It is fundamentally reshaping how products are designed, manufactured, and brought to market. The transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 25m

Owner of Budapest property linked to Epstein files says he was threatened

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Gulf News 29m

Dubai Loop: Inside the city’s next-generation underground transport

1/7The pilot route will span around 6.4 kilometres and include four stations, linking DIFC with Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News2/7Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, announced the project during »»»

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Gulf News 29m

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid swears in three new DIFC Courts judges

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, swore in three new judges of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Rule»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Cold, hazy weather expected tonight

Doha: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Wednesday will be relatively cold and hazy to misty at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be scattered clouds and hazy to misty at places, the report added. Wind inshore will be southeasterly at a spee»»»

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UPI 37m

French police raid Paris offices of X as probe into Grok widens - UPI.com

The offices of X in France were searched by French prosecutors on Tuesday as authorities widened a probe into suspected illegal use of Grok to create sexual "deepfakes" and sharing of Holocaust denial content. File phot by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- French cybercrime authorities searched the »»»

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Kathimerini 37m

January brought above-average rainfall to Athens

January was a particularly wet month, with rainfall in Athens exceeding the monthly average by 50%, the National Observatory said Tuesday. Aaccording to the observatory’s meteo.gr website, the total amount of rain that fell in the Greater Athens region between October 2025 and January 2026 is almos»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water

Doha: Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met today with Minister of Energy and Water of the Republic of Lebanon HE Joseph Al Sadi. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and energy cooperation between Qatar and Lebanon, and ways to develop them. T»»»

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BBC 49m

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has removed thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein from its website after victims said their identities had been compromised. Lawyers for Epstein's victims said a lack of redactions in the files released on Friday had "turned upside down" the lives of n»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Abu Dhabi Big Ticket to crown Dh20 million winner tonight

Dubai: Tonight, a lucky participant will become the UAE’s newest multimillionaire, taking home the Dh20 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Series 283 live draw. The region’s longest-running raffle also awards five additional prizes of Dh1 million each, adding to the excitement of the evening. Dh»»»

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Naharnet 58m

Haykal holds series of security meetings in Washington

Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal met Tuesday with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine and Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman, as he held a series of security meetings in Washington. Haykal will also meet with the Acting Director »»»

Naharnet 58m

Mitri says Syria ties made a dramatic positive shift post-Assad

Lebanon's relationship with Syria is "radically different" since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, the senior Lebanese minister tasked with managing the country's relations with its neighbor said on Tuesday. "Under the Assad regime, Lebanon was de facto under Syrian tutelage. The Syrian re»»»

Naharnet 58m

'Captain Ella' to replace Israel's Adraee

Israel's army will appoint its highest-ranking Muslim woman to replace chief Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee, the public face for Palestinians and Lebanese of its military campaigns, a military source said on Tuesday. Major Ella Waweya will replace Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, who fo»»»

Naharnet 58m

Mitri says Syria ties made a dramatic positive shift post-Assad

Lebanon's relationship with Syria is "radically different" since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, the senior Lebanese minister tasked with managing the country's relations with its neighbor said on Tuesday. "Under the Assad regime, Lebanon was de facto under Syrian tutelage. The Syrian re»»»

Naharnet 58m

Mitri says Syria ties made a dramatic positive shift post-Assad

Lebanon's relationship with Syria is "radically different" since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, the senior Lebanese minister tasked with managing the country's relations with its neighbor said on Tuesday. "Under the Assad regime, Lebanon was de facto under Syrian tutelage. The Syrian re»»»

The Peninsula 58m

Air India inspects Boeing 787 fuel switches after grounding

New Delhi: Air India has begun inspecting fuel control switches on its 33 Boeing 787 aircraft after grounding a flight over a possible defect, according to a company note seen by AFP on Tuesday. The checks came as Indian authorities were probing the crash last year of a 787 Dreamliner that killed 2»»»

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Naharnet 58m

Qassem says Hezbollah can also inflict 'pain' on Israel

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Tuesday warned Israel that his group can also inflict “pain” at the right “timing,” amid an intensification of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah members and alleged arms depots. “The enemy can inflict pain upon us, but we are also capable of inflicting pain upon it,»»»

UPI 1h

Disney names CEO Bob Iger’s successor, new president - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The Walt Disney Co. announced Tuesday that Josh D’Amaro will be its new chief executive officer, succeeding Bob Iger. D’Amaro, 56, is the company's chairman of the experiences division, heading operations of Disney’s parks. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- T»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Mesarovic: Italian auto parts and vehicle maker Tazzari plans to invest in Serbia

BOLOGNA - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said on Tuesday that Tazzari, Italy's leading manufacturer of motor vehicle parts and electric cars, was planning to start investing in Serbia this year. Speaking to Tanjug during a visit to a Tazzari Group factory in Imola, Mes»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Everything Around Epstein Had to Be Monitored by Western Intelligence Services - MFA Spokeswoman

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Everything that has been happening for years around US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had to be in the focus of attention of Western intelligence services, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "The monstrous long-term work of»»»

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RT 1h

Hungary sues EU over Russian energy ban

Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the EU’s top court seeking to annul a ban on Russian energy supplies to the bloc, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced. The EU Council last month approved a plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028, requiring short-term contracts to end within six mon»»»

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RT 1h

US and European forces could deploy to Ukraine under Zelensky plan – FT

Kiev and its Western backers have drawn up a plan that envisages military forces from the US and European countries moving into Ukraine to fight Russian troops in the event that Moscow violates a ceasefire being demanded by Vladimir Zelensky, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. Russia»»»

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RT 1h

Why the US hit pause on Iran – and why it doesn’t mean de-escalation

The anticipated US strike on Iran, widely expected on February 1, ultimately did not take place. American forces had been deployed across the region, logistical chains aligned, and operational scenarios prepared. The decision to halt action at the final stage has been interpreted by some observers »»»

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RT 1h

Did Russia just help buy time for Iran to make a deal with the US?

After weeks of ratcheting up pressure on Iran and openly floating the use of US military force, President Donald Trump has in recent days struck a more cautious tone, leaving the door open to diplomacy even as Washington continues to reinforce its military posture in the Middle East. Some media rep»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Seeking shelter from Trump's fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other

Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump's tariffs for the past year, America's longstanding allies are desperately seeking ways to shield themselves from the president's impulsive wrath. U.S. trade partners are cutting deals among themselves —- sometimes discarding old differences to do so —»»»

Kathimerini 1h

Police warn of new scam involving oddly low traffic violation fine

Greek authorities on Tuesday issued a public warning over a new scam targeting people’s bank card data or cash, which uses text messages in very wobbly Greek to demand payment of supposed traffic fines. A police statement included a picture of the text message, which contains a link for victims to »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran Summons EU Ambassadors Over IRGC's Terrorist Labeling – Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has summoned ambassadors of EU member states in response to the European Union's decision to list the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The ambassadors of the member states of the Euro»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Venezuela to Continue Cooperation With All Nations, Including Russia - Ambassador

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Caracas will keep cooperating with all countries, including Russia, Venezuelan Ambassador to Moscow Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said on Tuesday. "No one dictates to us. We have a sovereign government. We have the right to have relations with the whole world, without any outsid»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria February 4 Forecast: Chilly Mornings and Rain from the Southwest

Cloudy conditions will dominate Bulgaria on February 4 (Wednesday), with fog forming in several lowland and valley areas. Rain is expected to arrive from the southwest during the afternoon, spreading across the country and continuing into the night leading into Thursday. Winds will generally be lig»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Nobel laureates’ World Laureates Association opens office in Dubai

Dubai has added another global knowledge institution to its growing ecosystem with the opening of an office of the World Laureates Association (WLA), announced on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS). The announcement was made by Roger D. Kornberg, the 2006 Nobel laureate in Chemistry»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sudan army breaks siege on Kadugli, RSF drone kills eight

Khartoum: A paramilitary drone attack on the southern Sudan city of Kadugli killed eight civilians including three children on Tuesday, hours after the army broke a punishing siege on the city. The South Kordofan state capital Kadugli, where the United Nations confirmed a famine last year, had been»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Continues Consultations with Parliamentary Groups for Caretaker Prime Minister on Wednesday

President Iliana Iotova continues consultations with the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister, the press secretariat of the head of State said on Tuesday. On Wednesday, President Yotova will receive representatives fro»»»

bta.bg
Sputnik 1h

Putin Holds Phone Talks With Saudi Crown Prince - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of »»»

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MIA 1h

Diesel up, gasoline prices unchanged

Skopje, 2 February 2026 (MIA) – As of Monday midnight, prices of diesel fuels will rise by Mden 0.5 per liter, while the gasoline prices will remain the same, as decided by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). According to ERC’s latest decision, the new retail price of Eurodiesel (D-EV) will be »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ethiopia's economy projected to grow by 10.2 pct: PM

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday hailed the country's growth trajectory, as the country's economy is projected to grow by 10.2 percent in the current 2025/2026 Ethiopian fiscal year. Abiy made the remarks while presenting the government's six-month performance report to t»»»

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