Witkoff, Kushner Visit US Aircraft Carrier Stationed in Arabian Sea Near Iran - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea after talks with Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. On Frida»»»
Béla Tarr laid to rest: Hungary bids farewell to the legendary filmmaker – photo gallery
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REAoL completes demarcation of three large-scale PV sites to potentially generate 4.7 GW of solar energy
At a workshop in Tripoli on 29 January, the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) presented the final results of the large-scale PV site demarcation, marking an important step toward advancing renewable energy in Libya. The project is in partnership with Germany’s GIZ Libya, under the Sustain»»»
Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus fatality in 2026
Dhaka: Bangladesh has confirmed its first Nipah virus (NiV) death in 2026, with officials reporting that a woman succumbed to the brain-damaging illness after consuming raw date juice. The case was reported in the northern Naogaon district, Sharmin Sultana, senior scientific officer at the Institut»»»
Patrick Reed takes lead in Qatar Masters Golf Championship
DOHA: American golfer Patrick Reed moved into the overall lead after the third day of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which began on Thursday at Doha Golf Club and concludes tomorrow. Organized by the Qatar Golf Federation, the tournament features 144 elite players. Reed, w»»»
Qatar wins 14 medals at 5th West Asia Para Games in Muscat
MUSCAT: The Qatari Para Sports team secured 14 medals- 4 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze - during their participation in the 5th West Asia Para Games, currently underway in Muscat. The Games feature 612 athletes representing 11 countries from the West Asia region: Qatar, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Iraq,»»»
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Saturday the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum in Al Dhaid City at its new location next to Souq Sharia’t Al Dhaid. The museum represents a qualitative addition to Sharjah’s network of »»»
Israel’s Netanyahu Expected to Meet Trump in US on Wednesday and Discuss Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday. Iranian and US officials held indirect nuclear talks in the Omani capital Muscat on Friday. B»»»
Top Trump Iran Negotiator Says Visits US Aircraft Carrier in Middle East
US President Donald Trump's lead Iran negotiator Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier currently in the Arabian Sea, with Washington and Tehran due to hold further talks soon. "Today, Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, Jared »»»
Jordan’s King, Turkish President highlight support for Syria’s security
Istanbul, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of supporting Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity during talks in Istanbul on Saturday. The two leaders discussed enhancing trilateral cooperation»»»
Man critical after being hit by car
A man in his 40s is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in County Louth. The collision occurred shortly after 03:00 local time on the N2 near Funshog, Collon on Saturday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services attended the scene. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and remove»»»
Damascus and Beijing discuss boosting bilateral cooperation
Damascus, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Syria and China discussed ways to expand cooperation across various sectors during a meeting in Damascus on Saturday. Ashhad al-Salibi, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Afro-Asian and Oceania Affairs Department, met with Chinese Ambassador Shi Hongwei to explor»»»
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce receives the Chargé d'affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce received the Chargé d’affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, Rodrigo C. Atienza, and his accompanying delegation last Thursday, 5 February. The visit comes as part of efforts aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The Benghazi»»»
Iran hints at new round of US talks amid tensions
Tehran: Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place "soon", while insisting that enrichment was Tehran's "inalienable right" and that building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a "good sta»»»
France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
Financial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Lang, a major figure in French socialist governments between the 1980s and 2000s, is being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax fraud p»»»
2026 Winter Olympics: Hungary’s 15 athletes to watch in Milano–Cortina
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Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 Kazakhstan C and D claim top two spots in the opening Assault Challenge as elite teams battle it out in Dubai Dubai: Teams from Kazakhstan set an early pace at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, clinching the top two positions in the Assault Ch»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia seal investment pacts in wide-ranging sectors
Damascus: Syria and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a series of investment deals in Damascus, in a move the two sides described as a shift in bilateral economic ties. These deals include several key areas. In civil aviation, both sides agreed to establish a joint Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at stren»»»
Cloudy skies expected on Saturday evening
Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) – The weather will be sometimes very cloudy in the north on Saturday evening with scattered rainfall, and partly cloudy elsewhere, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.The wind will blow west, relatively strong to...»»»
Jordan industrial delegation to visit Kuwait Monday
AMMAN — Delegation from Chamber of Industry comprising 25 Jordanian companies will visit Kuwait on Monday to discuss prospects for broader economic and trade ties between the two countries.The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Jagbir, will hold b»»»
JCC, JICA delegation discuss economic cooperation, projects
AMMAN — First Deputy Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Jamal Rifai held talks on Saturday with a delegation from the Credit Risk Analysis Department of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The talks tackled the role of the Chamber in supporting private sector development and w»»»
Olympic Tourists in Cortina Can Explore the Dolomites with the New ‘Uber Snowmobile’ Service
The peaks of the Dolomites are seen from the Cortina Sliding Centre during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 5, 2026. (AFP) For one month starting on Saturday, Olympic spectators keen for a side trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site can use Uber to reserve»»»
Italy FM Rules Out Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Italy will not take part in US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Saturday, citing "insurmountable" constitutional issues. Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January and some 19 countries have signed its f»»»
Thousands Protest in Berlin in Solidarity with Iranian Uprisings
Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution. The rally follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political and»»»
Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Joint Airline and Telecoms Deals
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals Saturday that include a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with sev»»»
Ukrainian Generals Caught Embezzling Millions Through Faulty Command & Control Software Contract
Corruption watchdog NABU has completed its probe into suspected fraud related to the creation of Ukraine’s DZVIN automated command & control battlefield management system. The investigation found that a former deputy chief of the general staff, an ex-chief of the Signal Corps, a former head of the »»»
99 Egyptian companies showcase agricultural exports at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
Ninety-nine Egyptian companies specialising in agricultural produce participated in Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for fresh fruits and vegetables, held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026, with the Egyptian Commercial Representation playing a key role in organising Egypt’s pa»»»
Shell Lubricants Egypt debuts new portfolio at Automorrow 2026
Shell Lubricants Egypt has launched a revamped lubricants portfolio, including products engineered to meet the 2025 API SQ standard, the highest performance specification for passenger car engine oils to date. The launch, which took place at the Automorrow 2026 international automotive exhibition i»»»
Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Suspected attacks on northern Italy's railway network have led to severe travel disruption in the region, the authorities say, as thousands gathered for the start of the Winter Olympic Games. Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected »»»
US slaps Iran with new sanctions shortly after nuclear talks
Any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program can only be reached through “calm” dialogue free of pressure and threats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after indirect talks with the US in Oman on Friday. Shortly afterward, Washington announced a new round of sanctions against Tehran. Araghchi welcom»»»
Trump refuses to apologize for Obama monkey meme
US President Donald Trump has declined to apologize after a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes was posted on his Truth Social account. The now-deleted clip was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans as racist and deeply offensive. According to Axios, th»»»
Two Injured in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod - Governor
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people suffered injuries in a Ukrainian missile attack on the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Ukrainian forces launched ten missiles in a massive attack on Belgorod on Saturday morning. According to updated information, two people were »»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Jackpot numbers announced – did your ID win?
In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 260207 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 11, 4, 23, 22, 8 and 27, while the winning number from the Months se»»»
'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The neighbourhood where Nancy Guthrie went missing has breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina mountains and strict limits on outdoor lighting to protect Tucson's standing as a stargazer's paradise. The streets of the Catalina Foothills are lined with Arizona's iconic, giant three-armed Saguaro ca»»»
US arrest suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack
A suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the deadly attack on an American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 has been taken into US custody, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced. Jennie Shin reports.»»»
General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Fr»»»
Iraq Receives 2,250 Terrorists from Syria, Begins Judicial Classification
Iraq has taken custody of 2,250 terrorism suspects from Syria and has begun judicial procedures to classify and process them, the country’s Security Media Cell announced on Saturday. The head of the Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, said Iraq received the terrorists by land and air»»»
Over 2,200 ISIS Detainees Transferred to Iraq from Syria, Says Iraqi Official
Iraq has so far received 2,225 ISIS group detainees, whom the US military began transferring from Syria last month, an Iraqi official told AFP on Saturday. They are among up to 7,000 ISIS detainees whose transfer from Syria to Iraq the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced last month, in a move it»»»
Lebanon PM Pledges Reconstruction on Visit to Ruined Border Towns
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited heavily damaged towns near the Israeli border on Saturday, pledging reconstruction. It was his first trip to the southern border area since the army said it finished disarming Hezbollah there, in January. Swathes of south Lebanon's border areas remain in »»»
Pentagon ends academic ties with Harvard over its 'woke ideology'
The US Department of Defense is severing its academic connections to Harvard University, with Secretary Pete Hegseth accusing the oldest US university of being a centre of "hate-America activism". In a video posted on X, Hegseth announced the Pentagon would end graduate-level military training, fel»»»
New Aggression Will Trigger ‘Absolute and Strategic Defeat’ of Iran’s Enemies: Top General
“The enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran are well aware that any adventure or attempt to impose war against Islamic Iran will not only lead to their absolute and strategic defeat but will also cause the expansion of war and crisis throughout the region,” Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim M»»»
Rain possible across parts of the UAE as cloud cover increases on Sunday
Dubai: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to occasionally overcast conditions on Sunday, with a chance of rainfall across coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Cloud cover is forecast to increase during the daytime, particularly along the coast »»»
Israeli occupation forces raid the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Al-Quds: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Al-Quds: reports 07-02-2026 17:53 PM Latest News Urgent News US’ Cl»»»
NHRC signs MoU with Saudi Human Rights Commission
RIYADH: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a technical cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the framework of enhancing institutional partnership and expanding areas of joint coordination on issues »»»
WBs Waste Management in MENA report: Tunisia needs to increase investments to attain SDGs
Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP)- Tunisia is facing up to a major environmental emergency, the World Bank said in its report on "Waste Management in the Middle East and North Africa."Tunisia needs to increase its investments to attain its Sustainable Development...»»»
Italian FM Tajani: ‘We are building peace’ through the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano–Cortina
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Turkey reaffirms commitment to supporting Syria’s recovery efforts
Ankara, Feb. 7 (SANA) Turkey has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts, Turkish Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said on Saturday. Speaking at the opening of the 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Duran emphasized that Syria’s stabilit»»»
Qatar Scientific Club to showcase five innovations at Middle East International Inventions Exhibition in Kuwait tomorrow
Doha: The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, is participating in the 16th edition of the Middle East International Inventions Exhibition, organized by the State of Kuwait from 8 to 11 February 2026. The Qatari delegation will showcase a selection of innov»»»
The demise of the French ‘tabac’: How bar closures are fuelling Le Pen’s far right
France’s iconic bars-tabacs are closing in droves, stripping communities of a key social lifeline and influencing their politics, according to a study that links the decline of neighbourhood bars with the rise in support for the far-right National Rally. Known for their zinc counters, lottery ticke»»»
Punjab's sky filled with kites after 18 years of prohibition
After more than eighteen years of prohibition, the skies over Lahore are once again filled with kites as the city relives the excitement of the Basant festival this weekend, a centuries-old celebration of spring and one of Punjab’s major non-religious cultural events. The revival raises the questio»»»