The Congress of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) is meeting on Saturday and Sunday at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the party said. The agenda includes an analysis of the participation of BSP–United Left in the 51st National Assembly and in the government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhely»»»

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi announced on Friday the formation of a new government. The lineup was presented by Prime Minister Shaie Mohsen Al-Zindani and approved by al-Alimi. Al-Zinadani retained his position of PM, as did Muammar Al-Iryani as Minister o»»»

The Ajman federal appeal court has convicted a 48-year-old Gulf national social media influencer of cyber defamation after finding that she used the social media platform Snapchat to publish defamatory content intended to harm the reputation and marital stability of her former friend. In a verdict »»»

Doha, Qatar: MOVE, Old Doha Port's six-day sports and wellness festival, continues today, inviting visitors to explore expert-led panels, interactive fitness zones, and a diverse lineup of sports and wellness experiences at Mina Park. Day two featured the Erada Ladies' Throwdown Competition 2026, i»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still doing business with Iran. It»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. Wi»»»

BusinessCubaUS oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?Andreas KnoblochAs the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW. https://p.dw.com/p/58»»»

Milan: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, the Italian Republic. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies and Highnesses heads of sta»»»

For decades, airport economics rested on a simple assumption: more passengers meant more money. A new study by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East released in Dubai shows that equation no longer holds true. Instead, airport retail growth is now shaped by who is travellin»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Members of Congress will be able to start reviewing the unredacted version of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) files regarding Jeffrey Epstein beginning Monday morning, NBC News reported, citing two sources. The review will be held in person at the DOJ, according to a let»»»

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil - a step to implement a trade deal announced this week. "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil," according to»»»

Authorities have launched a secondary investigation into the owner of the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala following discoveries made during a fire department probe into a lethal explosion on January 26 that killed five workers. During searches of the owner’s office and residence, investigators »»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (5 February) that a warehouse in the Injila area, south of Tripoli, was raided and approximately 84,000 boxes of illegally stored cooking were seized. The action was executed by the Committee, appointed by Tripoli based Libyan Prime Ministe»»»

The XXV Winter Olympic Games officially opened in Italy on February 6. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony was held simultaneously in four cities—Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno—allowing athletes to attend ceremonies in the cities where they will compete. The»»»

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in »»»

An international team of road safety and transport reform experts has officially expressed support for the efforts of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The experts responded to the head of state’s public statement about a personal tragedy—the loss of three family members in a traffic accident. The speci»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade issued a final warning last Thursday (5 February) to all animal feed suppliers holding letters of credit, requiring them to submit all relevant documents to the Ministry of Economy and Trade. These documents pertain to shipments, distribution m»»»

President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after posting a video on Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The clip, promoting false claims about the 2020 election, remained online for nearly 12 hours before being»»»

An Athens court has convicted the director of the Ippokrateio Hospital cardiac clinic of accepting a €3,000 “fakelaki,” or bribe, rejecting his claim that the funds were intended for a celebratory dinner with colleagues. The three-member Misdemeanor Court of Athens found the surgeon guilty of bribe»»»

He’s had a whole bunch of nicknames. Back in the days of New Labour, he was known as the Prince of Darkness, owing to his shady machinations as Tony Blair's chief spin doctor. More recently, since his ennoblement, he has become the Dark Lord. To many of his detractors, he has always been known, wit»»»

About 82 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan are related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Bishkek Health Promotion Center reported. According to the center, these include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, bronchopulmonary diseases, and diabetes. According to the STEPS study, 76.2 percent of the »»»

A draft law proposing amendments to legislation regulating public health protection and the licensing and permitting system has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document introduces new rules for the use of hookahs. The proposed amendments to the Law «On Protecting Citizens’ H»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a framework to impose tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran. The order does not immediately levy duties but sets the process for enforcement. The White House said on X: “President Donald J. Trump signs »»»

The co-owner of a Colorado funeral home where nearly 200 decaying bodies were found has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse. Before Jon Hallford was sentenced, he apologised in court and listened to family members describe having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in hi»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

Today marks 25 years of the New START treaty coming into effect, as well as its expiration date. Signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and one-term Russian President and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev, the treaty set limits on strategic nuclear weapons, capped the number of deployed strategic warheads, a»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

Argentina and the United States inked a bilateral trade pact on February 5 that removes duties on hundreds of products, with Buenos Aires becoming the first country from a group of four in the region to bring such negotiations to completion as President Javier Milei advances his economic liberalisa»»»

Dubai: Dubai schools are cracking down on electric scooters, e-bikes and other motorised personal transport devices, citing mounting safety concerns and an alarming rise in accidents involving young riders and other road users. Several prominent schools have issued strict bans and guidelines, with »»»

Dubai: The weather across the UAE is set to turn increasingly changeable over the coming days, as cloud cover builds, temperatures fluctuate and the risk of rain and mist rises, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Also Read: Winter chill to ease as Gulf’s 'Scorpions season' begins on F»»»

Dubai: Qatar’s new 10-year residency programme arrives at a time when GCC has already seen several options for long-term, sponsor-free visas. For UAE residents, the most immediate comparison is with the UAE Golden Visa, which remains the region’s most comprehensive long-term residency framework. Si»»»

Most decisions that later disappoint begin as reasonable choices. They are made with confidence, experience and often plenty of data — yet still go wrong. We live in an age of dashboards, analytics and predictive tools. Decision-making today is more informed than at any point in history. And yet ou»»»

Investigators are examining the contents of a new message received Friday morning regarding the likely abduction of Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. File Photo by UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The FBI and local authorities are examining»»»

Question: I have a loan against one person who owes a ship. Do I have the right to attach the ship in order to guarantee my money? What are the procedures of such attachment? Answer: You can attach the ship only in case your debt is considered as maritime debt, according to Article 53 of the Federa»»»

A jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says she was raped by her Uber driver — a verdict that could seriously shape what happens next in thousands of similar lawsuits against the company. The case was brought by Jaylynn Dean, who sued Uber in 2023. Also Read: Uber shifts policy »»»

Dubai: China’s Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) is the country’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer that aims to rival aviation giants Airbus and Boeing in the global airliner market. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Comac was founded in May 2008 in Shang»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS, India unveil interim trade deal frameworkEmmy Sasipornkarn with Reuters, AFPThe deal eases months of tensions between Washington and New Delhi over India's purchases of Russian oil. An additional 25% levy imposed as punishment was also shelved. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

Manila: The United States is accelerating efforts to assemble a preferential trading bloc for critical minerals, drawing in partners such as the Philippines as Washington seeks to reduce global dependence on China-dominated supply chains. Also Read: Top 10 critical minerals: The hidden power behind»»»

Hungary could continue to run a budget deficit of around 5% of GDP, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on February 6, signalling a potential shift from earlier plans to reduce the shortfall to 4%.  Speaking in his weekl»»»

Two American football teams - the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots - will vie for the championship title on Sunday during Super Bowl LX. But mid-game there's a separate, equally high-profile battle brewing: a culture war. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who has been tapped as the show's »»»

The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 50,000 points for the first time during Friday's trading. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time in its history as most blue-chip stocks gained during tradin»»»

A court decision stripping a Chinese-linked company of key port contracts in the Panama Canal has triggered a backlash from Beijing, thrusting the strategic waterway back into the spotlight – and highlighting China’s struggle to maintain influence in a region Washington regards »»»

In this exclusive documentary, FRANCE 24 retraces the chronology of events that took place in Iran from December 28, 2025, when merchants in Tehran's Grand Bazaar went on strike, to January 18, 2026, when the authorities restored internet access. Behind closed doors, from January 8 t»»»

France ⁠and Canada opened consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Friday, deepening Arctic ties with the autonomous Danish territory amid rising geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring the strategically located island.  Canada and Franc»»»

A New Mexico grand jury on Friday indicted actor Timothy Busfield on charges accusing him of criminal sexual contact of a child. Screengrab of Image by the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A New Mexico grand jury on Friday indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts t»»»

A bicycle rider navigates through snow on the streets and sidewalks after major winter snow storm on January 26 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo An extended period of winter cold is exacerbating already surging heating costs across the United States, following nearly $3»»»

Share: Photo- Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah’s liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies, survived an Israeli assassination attempt in October 2024. BY BASSEM MROUE , AP BEIRUT- Hezbollah has replaced a top security official who was in charge of coordina»»»

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has given a "profound apology" to Norwegians for her friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after it emerged they had exchanged messages for three years. "I also apologise for the situation in which I have placed the Royal House, especially the King a»»»

Luigi Mangione expressed displeasure when a New York judge on Friday scheduled his state murder trial to start on June 8 and ahead of a federal trial. File Photo by Curtis Means/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- New York's state trial of alleged murderer Luigi Mangione will start on June 8 despit»»»