Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) - Transport Minister Rachid Amri stressed, during a meeting held on Monday with Egypt’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Bassem Hassan, the need to speed up the development of executive programmes to activate bilateral agreements in the...»»»

ABU DHABI, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with visiting Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation.They exchanged views on a number »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information (Kuwait TV) and Dubai Media Incorporated (Dubai TV) inked a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to strengthen media cooperation and enhance joint production.The document was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Dr. Nasser»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met on Monday with Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates, HE Suhail bin Mohamed Al Mazrouei. Discussions during the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the 21st International »»»

Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island is public state property and has been managed by the Ministry of Culture since 2012, the Ministry reported on Monday in response to inquiries about the status and development of the island. The statement also says that Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island is one of the most»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani affirmed the ministry's commitment to supporting and developing the digital transformation ecosystem in the industrial and commercial sectors, and to encouraging the adoption of cutting-edge technologi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem affirmed that institutional excellence is the outcome of sincere work, dedication in performance, and professionalism in assuming responsibility, stressing that investing in human capital is the optimal pat»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during the preliminary day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. Under the the»»»

President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary floor groups on appointing a caretaker prime minister, the President’s administration said here on Monday. Iotova will meet representatives of GERB-UDF and Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) on Tuesday. Prime Minister »»»

Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed guests of the UAE participating in the World Governments Summit 2026, which begins tomorrow in Dubai and runs for thr»»»

At least 177 insurgents have been killed in a security crackdown in Pakistan following coordinated attacks that left more than 50 people dead, the country’s Interior Ministry has said. The operation was announced on Sunday after attacks by insurgent group the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at mu»»»

The European Union needs a direct channel of communication with Russia, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said. The bloc has refused to communicate with Moscow for four years, folllowing the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. The remarks echo growing concern among EU members that their »»»

In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are scheduled to sit across from one another, marking the fir»»»

When 1,500 American paratroopers quietly packed their gear and departed from a strategic base near the Ukrainian border last October, the silence from Washington was louder than the transport planes. In Romania, a frontline ally, the withdrawal felt less like a routine rotation and more like a crac»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump says the United States and India have agreed to a trade deal that will immediately lower US tariffs on Indian goods and reshape energy ties between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement followed a phone cal»»»

Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and former officials. In high-level meetings, officials told Supreme Lea»»»

US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said India will reduce trade barriers to zero and will also stop buying Russian oil. An»»»

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti reaffirmed, on Monday at the opening of the new training year at the headquarters of the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis, the ministry’s...»»»

BusinessIndiaTrump announces India 'trade deal' after Modi callWesley Rahn with Reuters, AFPAfter a phone call with India's PM, Trump said that the US would lower its tariff rate on Indian goods, while again claiming that India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Modi thanked Trump for the deal.»»»

The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, before he goes on trial in Oslo on Tuesday on 38 charges, including the rape of four women. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was remanded in custody for four weeks. Police said the latest allegations against h»»»

During his visit to India, Taher Al-Baour, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Tripoli based Libyan government, met with the chairmen and CEOs of several Indian companies specializing in energy, development, infrastructure, and transportation. Al-Baour had be»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a "trade deal" with India on Monday after speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying New Delhi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and may purchase it instead from Venezuela. Trump said that "out of friendship and respect" for Modi, the United Sta»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday, after US leader Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the country. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government »»»

Dubai: A police officer from the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO) has graduated at the top of his class during the International Police Exchange Program held at the Abu Dhabi Police College. Police Major Inar Vic Valencia Florece bested 51 other international student officers from 35 »»»

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary launched on Monday the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The minister stressed that the royal patronage of the forum by King Salman is a badge o»»»

Amman: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and issues related to Iran's nuclear program. According to a statement, Safadi stressed the importance of diplomacy and dialogue as t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports five shells fired by Israeli occupation forces targeted a populated neighborhood in Blida, hitting the vicin»»»

The UK on Monday sanctioned 10 individuals, including Iran's interior minister and police chiefs, for their roles in "recent brutality against protesters", the British foreign ministry said. Those sanctioned include the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA), interior minis»»»

Riyadh: Senior media officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia have held talks in Riyadh aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries' media sectors. Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Media HE Salman bin Yousef Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with the Secretary of State for the Home Department of the United Kingdom, HE Shabana Mahmood, as part of His Excellency’s official visit to London. D»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli artillery shelled a populated neighborhood in the town of Blida 02-02-2026 18:26 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to review bilateral relations and explore ways to expand cooperation. The talks took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnershi»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The "Oil Innovates 4" Award has become one of the leading national initiatives reflecting the Ministry's approach to embracing innovation and reinforcing the role of youth as active partners in developing the oil sector and shaping its future, said Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roum»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama criticized a request by judges to increase their own salaries, saying such a move would amount to an attempt to impose themselves above other state institutions. Speaking during a live video broadcast on Facebook, Rama said judges today are “their own masters and their own e»»»

Hezbollah announced on Monday the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), describing him as a veteran of jihad and a lifelong champion of the resistance. In its official statement, Hezbollah stated that Haj Ali Hassan Salhab passed away after a struggle with illness, concluding a long»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin and his accompanying official delegation departed Kuwait on Monday following an official visit during which he held formal talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.President Parmelin was seen off at »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah mourns the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), a martyr of jihad and resistance: statement 02-02-2026 17:20 PM »»»

Singapore will launch its own space agency on April 1 as it bids to "fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy", the country's trade ministry announced on Monday. "Singapore's strengths in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineerin»»»

The outgoing Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev has ordered a review of the grounds cited by the Sofia Prison head in proposing the conditional early release of inmate Evelin Banev, the Justice Ministry said in a press release on Monday. Earlier on Monday, head of the Sofia Central Prison, Borislav C»»»

Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. The deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu's successful gathered the sediment at a depth of nearly 6,000 »»»

AMMAN, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed on Monday that his country will not be a battleground in any regional conflict or a launching pad for any military action against Iran.The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that Minister Safadi and»»»

Elon Musk's efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks have "delivered real results", a Ukrainian official said. Praising the SpaceX founder as "a true champion of freedom and a true friend of the Ukrainian people", defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Musk had swiftl»»»

Laura Fernandez Delgado of the Sovereign People (Pueblo Soberano) party celebrates after winning the presidential elections in San Jose, Costa Rica, on Sunday. Costa Ricans also elected 57 members of the Legislative Assembly for the 2026–2030 term. Photo by Jeffrey Arguedas/EPA Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Laur»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) - The President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, accompanied by his official delegation, visited the Kuwait's Al-Salam Palace Museum.The Swiss President was received by the Museum's General Supervisor, Sheikha Mona Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah.During the visit, Presid»»»

Vazrazhdane will not take part in President Iliana Iotova’s consultations with parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure to appoint a caretaker prime minister, the party's press centre said. On Tuesday, Iotova will meet with representatives of the parliamentary gro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah hails late Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek) as a leading figure in the group, a maker of its victories, and a tireless commander»»»

Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. The deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu's successful gathered the sediment at a depth of nearly 6,000 »»»

RIYADH: Senior media officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia have held talks in Riyadh aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries' media sectors. Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Media HE Salman bin Yousef Al »»»

By: Khaled Al-Shammari RIYADH, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Some Kuwaiti media professionals on Monday stressed the importance of the Saudi Media Forum as a platform for exchanging Arab and international media experiences.Former Minister of Information and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Al-Nahar, Sami Al-Nisf, told »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti security forces have arrested a criminal gang comprised of Arab nationals found to have been complicit in an array of banking fraud activities, which include forgery and money laundering, the interior ministry said on Monday.The arrest, supervised by First Deputy Pri»»»