Israel’s reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt this week was the culmination of diplomatic pressure to allow wounded Palestinians to leave and receive treatment. For months, Israel wanted to reopen the crossing on a strictly one-way basis, allowing Palestinians to leave but prevent»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani affirmed the success of the 'Gulf Security 4' exercise hosted by the State of Qatar, highlighting it as an advanced model of joint security cooperation among Gulf Coop»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 4 (TAP) – Tunisia, represented by Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane, took part in the second edition of the SALMA Dialogue Forum on trade, development, South–South cooperation, and triangular cooperation, held on...»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 4 (TAP) – The “Tunisia – Economic Recovery” credit line of €170 million (the equivalent of TND 573.9 million), mobilised for the benefit of the Republic of Tunisia by the European Investment Bank (EIB), will soon be implemented by the...»»»

DUBAI - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday in Dubai, where she is attending World Governments Summit 2026, that Hungary's MOL and the UAE state oil company ADNOC were in talks with Gazprom neft about acquiring the Russian stake in the Serbian oil fi»»»

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that a proposal to remove uranium from Iran as part of a deal to ease US concerns was still on the table, but that it was for Tehran to decide whether or not to remove it. "Russia once offered to export Iran's enriched uranium reserves to its territory. T»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised ties between China and Russia, saying the two nations enjoy an “unending spring” in their relationship during a video conference with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday. The partnership between the two countries is supported by robust econ»»»

Kanybek Tumanbaev, Head of the Presidential Affairs Department, and representatives of the Bishkek City Hall met with vendors at Osh market in Bishkek to discuss the market’s upcoming relocation. Entrepreneurs expressed concern about the lack of clear and official information regarding the timing a»»»

DOHA: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Slovak Republic held on Wednesday a round of political consultations in Doha. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi led Qatar's side, while State Secretary of the Ministry of Forei»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted a National Prevention and Awareness Programme for the 2026-2030 period on Wednesday. It was developed as a tool for the practical implementation of state policy in the field of youth and prevention and is in line with the objectives and priorities of the National Yo»»»

The Council of Ministers approved a report of the Minister of Defence concerning the approval of a draft international agreement (Letter of Offer and Acceptance – LOA) BU-P-AAL “Acquisition of a Mobile Coastal Defence Missile (NSM) System and related equipment, spare parts, training, and associated»»»

Dubai Police, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Interior, organised the Al Hamriyah Community Forum for members of the Filipino community as part of the year of the family initiatives. Held at Hemaya School in cooperation with Al Muraqqabat Police Station and strategic partners, the forum was a»»»

Dubai Police win UiPath Golden Distinction for automation excellence Dubai Police has received the Golden Distinction from UiPath, recognising its leadership in implementing robotic process automation (RPA) projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The award highlights Dubai Police’s succ»»»

Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens travelling to London to ensure they have renewed their electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure, warning that previous approvals may no longer be valid after two years. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, the UAE Embassy in London called on travelle»»»

Authorities on Cyprus have identified a body found in the sea off the island’s Avdimou beach in mid-January as belonging to a Russian businessman listed as missing from his residence in the southern city of Limassol. Police in the British bases area are now investigating the death of Vladislav Baum»»»

The Council of Ministers allocated EUR 25,564,594.06 for road infrastructure projects in the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works’ 2026 budget, the government press service said here on Wednesday. The funds are for capital spending on projects carried out by the Road Infrastructure Age»»»

The Irish government is planning to impose a total ban on scrambler bikes in public places. The new rules come after 16-year-old Grace Lynch died after being hit by a scrambler in Finglas in Dublin last month. The new law will be called Grace's Law, according to Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Mic»»»

The Council of Ministers amended an Agreement for Project No. PRJ-RT-1149 between the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, the Minister of Defence of the French Republic, the Ministry of Defence of the Italian Republic, the Minister of Defenc»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision proposing that the President dismiss Sofia-based Bulgarian Ambassador to Estonia Selver Halil and appoint Ambassador to Finland Zornitsa Apostolova also as head of the diplomatic mission in Estonia, based in Helsinki. Ensuring active diplomatic »»»

TUNIS, Feb. 4 (TAP) – The Bureau of the National Council of Regions and Districts met on Wednesday and decided to set, starting February 13, a timetable for plenary sessions devoted to dialogue with government members. It also approved the...»»»

UAE passport holders are among the top airport spenders in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, second only to Chinese travellers, a new study finds.The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East – representing over 600 airports across 44 countries – released its ‘Travel Retail St»»»

As Apricot Capital DIFC moves into its second year at the Dubai International Financial Centre, the company is turning its attention to a new frontier: digital transformation. While the first year focused on building robust operational, custody and compliance foundations, 2026 is earmarked as the y»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree has been issued, accepting the resignation of Minister of Information and Culture Abdullah Boftain and naming Minister of State for Communication Affairs and Information Technology Omar Al-Omar, in addition to his post, as Acting Minister of Information and C»»»

More uncertainty can push Russia to a higher alert with more deployed tactical and strategic nuclear warheads deployed onboard submarines sailing out from the Kola Peninsula. Today marks the final day of the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. It is t»»»

The death of 15 Afghan and Moroccan migrants after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coastguard vessel has been presented by Greek authorities as an open and shut case. A statement issued late on Tuesday blamed "smugglers" for "failing to comply with the [Hellenic] Coast Guard's visua»»»

A second round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the United States has begun in the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine's lead negotiator announced Wednesday. "Another round of negotiations has begun in Abu Dhabi," the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, wrote on s»»»

Talks between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman but the scope of the discussions needs to be agreed, an Arab diplomat told AFP on Wednesday. "A meeting is requested in Oman by the Iranians, and the Americans have approved the location, but the parameters of discussions a»»»

Warning: this story contains graphic content which some readers might find distressing Previously unseen photos showing Jeffrey Epstein's body lying on a stretcher and being attended to by medics in the immediate aftermath of his death have been released by the US government. Twenty images, many of»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- In presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, and Al-Sabah family members, a luncheon was held by Sheikh Ali Jaber A»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received the Ministers of Interior of the GCC countries, who attended the conclusion of the joint tactical exercise of the GCC security agencies, “Arabian Gulf Securit»»»

Tirana, Albania: Albanian police arrested 20 people over their role in toxic-waste trafficking from the Balkan country to Thailand, police said Wednesday. The arrests come more than a year after the Durres prosecutor's office opened investigations into more than 100 containers of hazardous waste al»»»

"Lebanon is moving forward with firm steps, despite all difficulties," stated Army Chief Rodolphe Haykal during a reception at the Lebanese Embassy in Washington. Speaking on Tuesday, Haykal expressed his unwavering faith in both the military and the crisis and war-hit country. He called for nation»»»

U.S. Congressmen Darrell Issa and Darin LaHood, who are of Lebanese origin, have submitted a draft bill seeking the imposition of sanctions on any “foreign person or entity that hinders, obstructs or delays Lebanon's electoral process, including efforts to restrict or prevent Lebanese citizens abro»»»

A recent analysis by StartupBlink highlights that Bulgaria offers a more favorable environment for startups than Greece, according to the Greek media Kathimerini. Entrepreneurs seeking to scale internationally may find better opportunities in Bulgaria and other neighboring countries such as Romania»»»

A PAOK supporter injured in last month’s fatal traffic accident in Romania was scheduled to be transported back to Greece by an EKAB air ambulance on Wednesday. He is one of three survivors of the January 27 crash that killed seven people and injured three. The other two survivors have already been»»»

BELGRADE - The accused in the General Staff buildings case - Serbian Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic, secretary at the Culture Ministry Slavica Jelaca, Acting Director of the National Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments Goran Vasic and Acting Director of the Institute for Protection of»»»

Gold rose further on Wednesday after logging its biggest daily gain in 17 years in the previous session, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fresh US-Iran tensions. Spot gold was up 2.2% at $5,046.47 per ounce, as of 1218 GMT, building on a 5.9% rise on Tuesday. US gold futures for Ap»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin kept his promise on a weeklong pause in strikes on Kiev and other major Ukrainian cities amid a winter power crisis, US President Donald Trump has said. Last week, amid reports that Moscow and Kiev had reached an ‘energy ceasefire’, Trump announced that he personall»»»

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Dubai: With the countdown underway to the opening of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 next Saturday, elite tactical teams from the UAE and around the world have intensified their preparations at Dubai’s Al Ruwayyah Training City. Now in its seventh edition, the international competition has drawn teams »»»

Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions achieved exceptional performance in 2025, recording significant growth across all its operational units. The company handled approximately 269,000 calls during the year, with an average response time of just 2.5 minutes, highlighting the speed and efficiency of i»»»

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Wednesday signed 37 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and agreements for promotion of cooperation across diverse fields during the visit of Kazakhstan President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Islamabad.According to state owned Radio Pakistan, the fiel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, received Their Highnesses and Excellencies, the Ministers of Interior of the GCC countries, who attended the conclusion of the joint tactical exercise of »»»

New York: A deal was reached between lawyers for victims of Jeffrey Epstein and the Justice Department to protect the identities of nearly 100 women whose lives were allegedly harmed after the government began releasing millions of documents last week, a lawyer told a federal judge on Tuesday. Judg»»»

Riyadh, Feb. 4 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, took part on Wednesday in the Fifth International Conference and Exhibition organized by the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) in Riyadh. The minister joined a special session dedicated to exploring global »»»

The Ministry of Justice prepared a reform of the Penal Code to combat pedophilia and various forms of sexual abuse against children and adolescents, outgoing Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. He said that a draft bill has been prepared, pu»»»