The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised Al Hosn Festival, the emirate’s leading annual celebration of cultural heritage, ran from Jan 17-Feb 1 at Al Hosn. The festival offered a dynamic platform for cultural exchange and an interactive journey into Abu Dhabi’s he»»»

The most prominent son of late Libyan leader ​Moammar al-Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, has been killed, sources close to the family, his lawyer Khaled el-Zaydi and Libyan media said on Tuesday. The 53-year-old was killed in the town Zintan, 136 kilometers (85 miles) southwest of the capital, Trip»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump appeared to reset strained relations during a White House meeting, signalling cooperation on drug trafficking and trade after months of sharp rhetoric and diplomatic friction. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald T»»»

In tonight's edition: Former South African president Jacob Zuma crops up in the US Justice Department's latest Epstein files drop. Also, three years after the last devastating conflict in the region, Tigrayans living in northern Ethiopia are increasingly worried that their lives could tip back»»»

The US Department of War said it has invited 25 companies, including two Ukrainian firms, to compete in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program, aimed at rapidly fielding large numbers of low-cost, one-way attack drones. According to the Pentagon, the program is designed to build an arsenal of “hund»»»

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities. A second round of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place»»»

China’s holdings of US Treasuries have been falling since 2012 as tension with the US grows, but that has accelerated dramatically after the war in Ukraine broke out as Beijing seeks to sanction-proof its economy and reduce US leverage. »»»

The US agreed to slash tariffs on India from 50% to 18% after reaching a trade agreement on Indian exports and removing additional penalties added last year for importing Russian oil. The move follows negotiations that tie»»»

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically. T»»»

Pressed between two powerful neighbours and perpetually wary of being drawn too near the orbit of either Moscow or Beijing, Mongolia has joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a move that reflects the country’s longstanding effort to diversify its political partnerships. »»»

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically. T»»»

China’s holdings of US Treasuries have been falling since 2012 as tension with the US grows, but that has accelerated dramatically after the war in Ukraine broke out as Beijing seeks to sanction-proof its economy and reduce US leverage. »»»

Lebanon’s vast gold reserves have become the focus of a fierce national debate over whether they should remain untouchable or be partially used to aid recovery amid financial collapse, legal barriers, and a deep crisis of trust. »»»

The US agreed to slash tariffs on India from 50% to 18% after reaching a trade agreement on Indian exports and removing additional penalties added last year for importing Russian oil. The move follows negotiations that tie»»»

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically. T»»»

A Turkmen national fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war surrendered to a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone by waving a white flag at it, Ukraine’s Luhansk Border Department said in a video report posted on YouTube. The captur»»»

Pressed between two powerful neighbours and perpetually wary of being drawn too near the orbit of either Moscow or Beijing, Mongolia has joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a move that reflects the country’s longstanding effort to diversify its political partnerships. »»»

The European Union risks falling behind the United States in shaping the South Caucasus’s strategic infrastructure, raising concerns that Brussels’s lack of leadership could weaken its long-term geopolitical position in the region, according to a new report by Carnegie Europe. »»»

The European Union risks falling behind the United States in shaping the South Caucasus’s strategic infrastructure, raising concerns that Brussels’s lack of leadership could weaken its long-term geopolitical position in the region, according to a new report by Carnegie Europe. »»»

A senior figure in a new Armenian political party founded by the family of detained Russian-Armenian tycoon Samvel Karapetyan has sparked a public backlash after suggesting there would be “no unsatisfied woman” in the country if his movement came to power. »»»

The European Union risks falling behind the United States in shaping the South Caucasus’s strategic infrastructure, raising concerns that Brussels’s lack of leadership could weaken its long-term geopolitical position in the region, according to a new report by Carnegie Europe. »»»

Ukraine’s sovereign bonds have rallied sharply in recent weeks as investors grow increasingly optimistic about a potential peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow, raising hopes of a stabilisation in the country’s war-battered economy. »»»

A Turkmen national fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war surrendered to a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone by waving a white flag at it, Ukraine’s Luhansk Border Department said in a video report posted on YouTube. The captur»»»

A Turkmen national fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war surrendered to a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone by waving a white flag at it, Ukraine’s Luhansk Border Department said in a video report posted on YouTube. The captur»»»

China’s holdings of US Treasuries have been falling since 2012 as tension with the US grows, but that has accelerated dramatically after the war in Ukraine broke out as Beijing seeks to sanction-proof its economy and reduce US leverage. »»»

China’s holdings of US Treasuries have been falling since 2012 as tension with the US grows, but that has accelerated dramatically after the war in Ukraine broke out as Beijing seeks to sanction-proof its economy and reduce US leverage. »»»

Norwegian MP Arild Hermstad, leader of the Green Party, has nominated Moldovan President Maia Sandu for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing her role in defending democracy in Europe, Hermstad announced in a post on his official Facebook page. »»»

Every war inevitably gets framed in terms of who won and who lost. The war currently underway in Ukraine is no exception. As it nears the end, all the actors involved are jockeying around as they try - at the very least - to avoid being scapegoated for failures and unfulfilled promises. First among»»»

Ukraine’s sovereign bonds have rallied sharply in recent weeks as investors grow increasingly optimistic about a potential peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow, raising hopes of a stabilisation in the country’s war-battered economy. »»»

1 of 2 | A bereaved family member places a name tag on the remains of a family member who was killed during the Jeju Massacre. Photo courtesy of Jeju Provincial Office JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Seven sets of remains belonging to victims of an early Cold War massacre were returned to»»»

After months of tit-for-tat barbs, a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, has ended cordially. According to Petro, the two men discussed the possibility of exporting Venezuelan gas through Colombia as well as shared interests in »»»

As tensions simmer in the Middle East, a brand-new electronic attack aircraft now forms part of the US arsenal could that be called in at a moment's notice, say military experts. Much of the EA-37B power output, waveform details, and full system performance are classified. The EA-37B is a cutting-e»»»

Many hoped the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would bring relief to the war-battered territory, but for the first few Palestinians allowed to cross, it proved more harrowing than a homecoming. Three women who entered Gaza on the first day of the reopening told The Associated»»»

Desperate for more men, Russian military recruiters might launch an offensive against citizens with debts problems. The Russian Ministry of Defence is proposing to expand the powers of its so-called Military-Political Directorate by granting it access to a wide range of financial data. Officially, »»»

Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the country's bloody crackdown on nationwide pro»»»

Syrian government forces entered the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli on Tuesday as part of a deal agreed last week to gradually integrate the Kurds' forces and institutions into the state. The arrival came after government security personnel entered the mixed Kurdish-Arab city of Hasakeh and the »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 —»»»

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»»»

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah on Tuesday demanded the state to shoulder its responsibilities, accusing it of inadequacy, negligence, helplessness, and even complicity. "The state is responsible for its people, and we want it to fulfill its duties," Fadlallah said, adding that Hezbollah is working t»»»

The German government has presented its ‘Annual Report on the Economy’ (‘Jahreswirtschaftsbericht’) for 2026. Given the topic, it is not a long document – 136 pages – and if you expect exciting ideas, you will be disappointed. That’s because this is, of course, a thoroughly political work, in the w»»»

The aftermath of a drone strike Tuesday on an apartment building in Kyiv, one of several badly damaged in a large-scale airborne assault overnight after Russian forces ended a week-long pause in attacks it had observed to "create favorable conditions for negotiations." Photo by Stringer/EPA Feb. 3 »»»

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