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Algeria inaugurates strategic railway to giant Sahara mine

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday inaugurated a nearly 1,000-kilometre (621-mile) desert railway to transport iron ore from a giant mine, a project he called one of the biggest in the country's history. The line will bring iron ore from the Gara Djebilet deposit in the south to the »»»

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Gulf News 15m

Nationwide 'ICE Out' protests sweep US against Trump administration's immigration policies

Washington DC: Protests swept across the United States over the weekend as demonstrators rallied under the slogan "ICE Out", demanding an end to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement measures, CNN reported. The protests marked a second consecutive day of demonstrations after a nationwi»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Trump 'hopeful' Iran will 'make a deal', says failure will show if Khamenei's 'regional war' warning was right

Florida: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "hopeful" that Iran would "make a deal" with Washington, hours after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any conflict initiated by the United States would turn into a "regional war". Trump added that if the deal does not»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Israel claims Hezbollah commander Ali Dawood Amich killed in Lebanon

Tel Aviv: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that earlier today (Sunday) it attacked and killed Hezbollah leader Ali Dawood Amich, who served as head of a branch in the Hezbollah engineering department. Amich was attempting to restore military infrastructure for Hezbollah in the Al-Dweir reg»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Bareilly newlywed murder: Nine-year love story turns deadly as wife kills husband

Dubai: A newlywed marriage in Bareilly ended in a chilling murder just two months after the wedding, after police discovered that a 33-year-old man initially believed to have died by suicide was in fact strangled by his wife — with the help of her family. According to police findings reported by ND»»»

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BBC 42m

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says

The Kennedy Center in Washington DC will be closed for a two-year renovation beginning in July, President Donald Trump has announced. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said the centre would close on 4 July this year "in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country". The move follows sever»»»

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RT 44m

US doesn’t want Libya scenario in Iran – NATO envoy

The US does not want a Libya-style collapse in Iran as it weighs possible military action against the country, Washington’s ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has stated. Libya remains divided and unstable more than a decade after a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in»»»

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Gulf News 51m

French hospital treats man with bombshell up his rectum, bomb disposal team called

An emergency department in southern France was forced to call in a bomb disposal unit after a man arrived at hospital with a World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum. Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse was plunged into disruption late on Saturday night, January 31, when the patient presented at »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona ends '1,675 days' of suffering in prison

A renowned Venezuelan human rights activist was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison, saying he endured 1,675 days behind bars that were "too much pain for a human being." "The message remains the same: four years and seven months in prison did not silence the truth»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cuba deal eyed: US talking deal with 'highest people' in Havana, say Trump

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade. Also Read: US allies, foes alarmed by capture of Venezuela's Maduro"Cuba is a failing nation. It has been for»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran FM Araghchi: Tehran lost 'trust' with US as negotiating partner, seeks 'fair and equitable' deal

Tehran: Despite stating that Iran had lost its "trust" with the US as a negotiating partner, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran seeks a "fair and equitable" deal with Washington over nuclear weapons, amid escalated tensions between the two sides. Also Read: Iran-US tensi»»»

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BBC 1h

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

"On the first day, I asked 'why are there no more women?'," says Hind Kabawat. She is Syria's minister for social affairs and labour - the only female minister in the transitional government tasked with navigating the country's jagged road from war to peace. Sectarian violence, which has killed tho»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

NEW YORK: From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. All have denied having anything to do with his se»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US: Police officer Pradeep Taman killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia: A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of them and seriously wounding the other, authorities said. The shooting suspect also was shot by one of the officers and was undergoin»»»

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BBC 1h

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Americans pulling into a Starbucks drive‑thru might think they are being served by a friendly staff member. But at some locations, the voice listening to the order is actually an AI robot. Behind the counter inside the store, baristas can lean on a virtual personal assistant to recall recipes or ma»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Squatwolf grew from Dubai into a global performance brand

Dubai: Squatwolf was born out of daily training routines in Dubai, where two founders, Anam Khalid and Wajdan Gul, deeply invested in fitness struggled to find performance wear that matched the intensity of their workouts, the realities of training in heat and the diverse body types they saw around»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE-India flight tickets for under Dh350? This UAE-linked airline’s sale is live

Dubai: Travelling between the UAE and India just got cheaper. Tata-owned Air India Express has rolled out a limited-time discount campaign offering up to 20 per cent off fares, targeting passengers flying between the Gulf and India — a key travel corridor for UAE residents and Indian expatriates. T»»»

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BBC 2h

Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has said he agrees with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's admission of "poor judgement" after it emerged she had extensive contacts with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The princess features hundreds of times between 2011-14, in the latest files released by t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

NRIs in UAE: What really changes after India’s 2026 Budget with your money, property, taxes back home

Dubai: If you live in the UAE, many financial decisions still connect you to India — whether it’s investing in shares, selling property, sending money for education, or planning a family trip home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Although India’s Union Budget 2026 didn»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ramadan shopping without the price shock? Here’s how UAE retailers are keeping food affordable

Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, UAE retailers said they are doubling down on price stability, deep discounts and smarter sourcing to shield shoppers from global cost pressures and keep everyday food essentials affordable during the holy month. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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UPI 3h

NASA starts launch rehearsal for Artemis II mission to the moon - UPI.com

NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft perched on top, stands on Complex 39B early Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission around the moon gets started. The mission will launch no earlier than February 8. Photo by Joe M»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

IWA celebrates Republic Day at Radisson Blu

It was an evening filled with pride, joy, and togetherness as the Indian Women’s Association (IWA) celebrated Republic Day in grand style at the Radisson Blu. The presence of esteemed guests, captivating traditional dance performances by members, an engaging quiz on India, and the enthusiastic part»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatari investments in UK exceed £40 bn as trade reaches £1.7 bn in 2024

QNA Doha The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Airways Holidays unveils exclusive fan travel packages for Qatar Football Festival 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Holidays has launched exclusive fan travel packages for football supporters around the world to experience a spectacular week of elite international football in Doha during Qatar Football Festival 2026, headlined by the ‘Finalissima’ – a clash of football tit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QF’s ‘Heart to Heart’ series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa

Tribune News Network Doha One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its ‘Heart to Heart’ series – an authentic setting for the embracing and enjoyment of Arabic maqam. Titled ‘The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Justice Ministry showcases Qatari legislation, laws at Qatar University Book Fair 2026

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) participated in the Third Qatar University Book Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Qatar University (QU). At the three-day fair, which kicked off on Sunday, the MoJ’s booth showcases legal releases alongside Qatari legislatio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QU organises 3rd QU Book Fair in collaboration with Ministry of Culture

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by its publishing house QU Press, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, organised the third edition of the QU Book Fair 2026, with wide participation from local and international publishing houses and strong attendance by academi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Cultural ties take centre stage followingCanadian PM Mark Carney’s Doha visit

Tribune News Network Toronto/ Doha Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Doha this month underscored Canada’s expanding partnership with Qatar with culture positioned alongside trade, education and innovation as a strategic driver of long-term bilateral cooperation. The visit coincided with the lau»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Charity, QRCS support patients with heart problems in Yemen

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Qatar Charity, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has supplied EPIQ CVx, an advanced echocardiography (ECG) machine, to the Cardiovascular Centre in Taiz, Yemen, in order to enhance the quality of diagnostic services for patients at a total cost of $61,1»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QC gives sustainable livelihoods for families in Somalia a boost

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benevolent donors in Qatar, has successfully implemented 178 development projects in the food security across the Federal Republic of Somalia.The initiatives aim to strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities for the mos»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Aspetar Sports Orthobiologic Lab for athletes inaugurated

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has officially announced the opening of its Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory, a pioneering initiative aimed at reinforcing Aspetar’s status as a global leader in sports and regenerative medicine. This new addition significa»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

QF's 'Heart to Heart' series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa

Doha, Qatar: One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its 'Heart to Heart' series, an authentic setting for the embracing and enjoyment of Arabic maqam. Titled 'The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi Shawwa', the »»»

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UPI 4h

Rafah border crossing between Egypt, Gaza reopens - UPI.com

Israel on Sunday did a trial run for the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which will reopen on Monday for the first time since Israel seized and closed it in May 2024. Photo by Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories/X Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The Rafah border crossin»»»

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RT 4h

British PM calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify over Epstein links

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before the US Congress after the former royal was featured extensively in the latest tranche of Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. The documents were published under the Epstein Files Transparenc»»»

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Kuna 4h

Turkiye slams Israeli occupation attacks on Gaza

ISTANBUL, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Israel occupation's attacks on Gaza Strip, as well as its continued violations of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 10, 2025.In response to fierce airstrikes that killed 37 Palestinians in 24 hours, the Mi»»»

Kuna 4h

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- 1942 -- The State of Kuwait Goverment, under reign of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, agreed with a British company to install telephone lines for Sheikhs and a number of merchants. 1956 -- Telephone ervices provided by the British telecommunication company were nationalized»»»

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Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

3272830 KUWAIT -- The State of Kuwait strongly condemns the multiple attacks that left scores of casualties in southwest Pakistan. 3272829 ISLAMABAD -- At least 92 attackers 18 civilians and 15 security personnel are killed in coordinated attacks in Pakistan. 3272762 GAZA -- Gaza health authorities»»»

Kuna 4h

Trump directs against federal intervention in protests in democratic states

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said he directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deploy federal forces to protests in Democratic-led states under any circumstances unless state officials request assistance.However, in a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump s»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Pakistan boycott of India match raises revenue concerns for ICC and cricket boards

Lahore: Pakistan has officially announced that its national cricket team will boycott the highly anticipated group-stage match against India in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, even as it confirms participation in the rest of the tournament. The boy»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sudan's Khartoum International Airport receives 1st commercial flight in nearly 3 years

Khartoum: The Khartoum International Airport on Sunday received its first commercial passenger flight in almost three years, marking a key step toward reopening the airport and restoring air travel to Sudan's capital after a prolonged shutdown, officials said. The aircraft, operated by Sudan Airway»»»

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RT 5h

Why Russia and the UAE are a match made in heaven

This week, Moscow received United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The reception began with protocol that, beyond its ornamental purpose, functioned as a political instrument in its own right. The delegation was welcomed at the airport by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Mantu»»»

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Kuna 5h

Khartoum airport receives 1st domestic flight since start of war

KHARTOUM, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- A flight from Port Sudan has landed at Khartoum International Airport on Sunday for the first time since the civil war broke out three years ago.The arrival of the Sudan Airways (Sudanair) flight represents reopening of the airport, said Prime Minister Kamil El-Tayeb Idris»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

Caracas: Renowned Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison on charges including terrorism and treason. This was the latest step by interim president Delcy Rodriguez to free prisoners under pressure from the United Sta»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Planning Minister highlights Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development at Cairo Book Fair

Cairo International Book Fair 2026 hosted Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, in a seminar organized by the NAWA Foundation, discussing “Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development: Reforms for Growth, Jobs and Resilience.” The seminar, mod»»»

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Kuna 6h

Qatari, French leaders discuss, regional, int'l topics

DOHA, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the bilateral ties. During a phone conversation on Sunday, the two leaders exchanged views on efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»

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Damascus, Rome discuss boosting industrial and trade cooperation

Damascus, Feb.1 (SANA) The Board of Directors of the Damascus Chamber of Industry discussed with the Italian ambassador in Damascus Stefano Ravagnan ways to advance economic and industrial relations between the two countries, enhance trade exchange, and facilitate the work of Syrian and Italian bus»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee hold 4th meeting in Doha

Doha: The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister of S»»»

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Kuna 6h

Kuwait blasts Israeli occupation's violations of Gaza ceasefire

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sate of Kuwait strongly condemned the repeated deadly breaches by the Israeli occupation forces of the understandings on cessation of hostilities in Gaza Strip.The persistence of the Israeli occupation forces in these violations pose »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Outgoing Defence Minister Says Extended Budget Fails to Cover Ongoing Armed Forces Modernization Projects

The modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Fores has not stopped, but the funds needed for 2026 to pay for ongoing projects have not been secured in the so-called extended budget, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told bTV on Sunday. He noted that the regular budget, which was supposed to be»»»

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UPI 6h

Arctic blast freezes East Coast from Virginia to Miami - UPI.com

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have blanketed the Eastern half of the United States for the last week -- including US 75 north of Dallas -- bringing extreme winter weather to parts of the country, including the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, that do not generally experience it. Photo by Ian H»»»

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