In line with the objectives of the third phase of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) five-year strategy, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is moving from building sectors to integrating ecosystems, and from launching opportunities to accelerating growth, backed by an open i»»»

The US Justice Department opened the unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files to review by members of Congress on Feb 9 as several lawmakers expressed concern that some names have been removed from the publicly released records, according to AFP. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed overwhelmi»»»

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Washington, United States: A US appeals court on Monday opened the door for deportations of migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua with legal protections to live in the United States. The Trump administration moved last year to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of Hond»»»

In northeastern Thailand, a woman named Nong Fah, 24, is living a love story straight out of a rom‑com, or a meme caption: she’s dating twin brothers Suea and Sing at the same time — and both families are fully on board. Fah, a restaurant worker from Nakhon Phanom, recently spilled the details of h»»»

The Hungarian government will protect Hungarian land and the interests of Hungarian farmers against misguided measures from Brussels, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy said at a press conference in Budapest on Monday. The minister stressed that Hungarian farmers can rely on state support under al»»»

Villages surrounding Plovdiv are increasingly hosting Nepalese workers, brought in by local entrepreneurs to address Bulgaria’s persistent labor shortages. According to brokers in the region, local businessmen pay between 100 and 200 euros per worker to rent housing where these foreign employees ar»»»

Diana Abadi is known in the southern suburbs of Beirut as the “Mother of Cats.” For the past 12 years, she has turned her home and shop into a refuge for abandoned felines who now number between 50 and 70, and she often sleeps beside the cats as she cares for them full time. Abadi began by taking i»»»

Dubai: Operations at Dubai Airports were disrupted early Tuesday after adverse weather conditions affected flight movements at the emirate’s two airports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Activity at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum Inter»»»

Dubai: The operator of The UAE Lottery has secured a key international responsible gaming certification, marking a step forward in how the country’s only licensed lottery is governed and managed as participation continues to grow. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ga»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack targeting a World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian convoy in North Kordofan, Sudan, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people, constituting a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In a statemen»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan amended its Resolution No. 89 of February 29, 2024, concerning the introduction of external management at Kum-Shagyl Closed Joint-Stock Company. It is noted that the decision was made due to identified violations of subsoil protection, environmental, and indus»»»

The head of the Architecture and Construction Department in Kara-Kul, Jalal-Abad region, has been detained on suspicion of organizing a land corruption scheme. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to it, the case concerns the illegal»»»

US President Donald Trump (L) welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) to the White House in Washington, D.C., on October 7, 2025. On Monday, Trump threatened to block the opening of a new Canada-U.S. bridge amid fracturing relations between Washington and Ottawa. File Photo by Shawn Thew/U»»»

The face of a "vampire", whose remains were posthumously mutilated to prevent them from rising from the dead, can be seen for the first time in more than 400 years, reported Sky News. Discovered in a grave at Racesa, a fortress in eastern Croatia, the body had been exhumed, beheaded and reburied fa»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday voiced grave concern over the reported decision by the Israeli security cabinet to authorize a series of administrative and enforcement measures in Areas A and B in the occupied West Bank, warning that such measure erodes the prospect for the two-Stat»»»

Dubai: As Filipino Muslim expatriates in the UAE anticipate Ramadan next week, many say their preparation is shaped less by familial traditions and more on practical realities of life abroad including work schedules, housing arrangements, and distance from family. Also Read: Preparing for Ramadan i»»»

Anna Popova, Head of Rospotrebnadzor, met with Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Kanybek Dosmambetov. «The officials discussed joint projects in combating infectious diseases, which have been implemented by Rospotrebnadzor in Kyrgyzstan for over 10 years with support of the Russian government. In pa»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Hungary and Slovakia after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a right-wing ally who is trailing in polls ahead of April elections, the State Department said on Monday. US Secretary of State Marco»»»

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On February 6, 2026, a presentation of the book President Sadyr Japarov: Creator of a New Kyrgyzstan, published by the Moscow-based Eksmo Publishing House, was held at the Embassy in Moscow. The author is a prominent political and public figure, diplomat, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipoten»»»

Doha, Qatar: Every year, Qatar’s National Sport Day transforms the country into a vibrant hub of physical activity. Established to promote health, wellbeing, and an active lifestyle, the day reflects the country’s commitment to encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to move, participate, an»»»

Lee Moon-bae, deputy spokesperson for South Korea’s Foreign Ministry, speaks during a regular briefing at the Government Complex Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Feb. 9 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry on Sunday reiterated its request that media outlets refrain f»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington on Tuesday to encourage President Donald Trump to expand the scope of high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran. The negotiations resumed last week against the backdrop of an American military buildup. Israel has long called for Iran to cease all»»»

Doha, Qatar: Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, yesterday announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qat»»»

Doha: The Qatar News Agency (QNA) has organised a training workshop aimed at strengthening the role of development-focused media in supporting Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy. Held on Monday as part of QNA’s 2026 training plan, the workshop brought together media professionals from the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Art Basel Qatar has been deliberately designed to stand apart from the fair’s established editions in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong, reflecting both the cultural specificity of the region and the shifting centre of gravity in the global art world, according to Vincenzo de Bellis, Gl»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Jayaram has reportedly been summoned by India's Enforcement Directorate next week for questioning as part of its probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold scam. Reports emerging from Kerala dailies claim officials are focusing on tracing suspected financial irregularities linked»»»

Hanadi Abu Zant hasn’t been able to pay rent on her apartment in the occupied West Bank for nearly a year after losing her permit to work inside Israel. When her landlord calls the police on her, she hides in a mosque. “My biggest fear is being kicked out of my home. Where will we sleep, on the str»»»

The Damascus government kicked off on Monday measures to assume control of the Rmeilan oil field, Syria's second largest, in the northeastern Hasakah province. The move took place after it took over Qamishli airport in line with an agreement with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that was »»»

Financial prosecutors are piecing together what authorities describe as a complex embezzlement case involving state and EU funds, centered on the president of the General Confederation of Greek Workers and 11 other defendants. A 65-page anti-money laundering report prompted asset freezes and an urg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, India’s leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The participation reinforced Qatar’s positioning as a high-quality, well-connected tourism »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced to host the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum on April 7-9, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will highlight some of the latest trends and innovations in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), and Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a three-year strategic collaboration. This collaboration aims to synchronise training and development initia»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: A pack of robot dogs will help Mexican police tackle crime during the 2026 World Cup this summer, authorities said Monday. The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces, who can watch before taking action during the »»»

Doha, Qatar: A comprehensive global study released by the Unesco Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has mapped the structures and functions of women-in-sport organisations worldwide, revealing significant gaps that present strategic opportu»»»

A White House official on Monday reiterated US President Donald Trump's opposition toward Israel annexing the West Bank. "A stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and is in line with this administration’s goal to achieve peace in the region," the official said. Israel's security cabinet approved a se»»»

Yerevan: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia yesterday, before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan, as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbours. Vance is the most senior US official to visit Armenia, where he is also expected to advance a flagship project to impro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey. The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention, as business leaders prioritise artific»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has released the monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) of the Industrial sector for December 2025, calculated based on 2018. The data show that the PPI recorded a monthly increase of 0.64% compared to November 2025, while registering an annual decline o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) organised its annual Alumni Reunion 2026, attended by a number of distinguished guests, senior officials from within and outside the university, faculty members, administrative staff, and a wide audience of QU alumni from various graduating cohorts. During the eve»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is participating in the activities of the National Sports Day, observed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by organising a range of diverse sports programmes and activities at the ministry’s grounds in the Abu Hamour area. This participation reflec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Japan and Qatar’s ties continue to deepen across diplomacy, defence, investment and people-to-people exchanges, Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Naoto Hisajima said at a reception in Doha yesterday, marking the 66th birthday of H M Emperor Naruhito. Addressing guests, including Minister»»»

An attempted armed robbery of a BTV armored cash-in-transit van was foiled early Monday morning on the State Road 613 (SS 613) highway in Italy’s Puglia region, local authorities confirmed, after a gang ambushed the vehicle in a dramatic incident that brought parts of the highway to a temporary sta»»»

Sudan on Monday announced it was returning to east African bloc IGAD, two years after freezing its membership over a decision to invite rival paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo to a summit. "The government of the Republic of Sudan will resume its full activity in the membership" in the Djibout»»»

Japan has allegedly pledged significant financial support for Ukraine, and committed to providing specialized equipment, with reports indicating long-term assistance. Doubling down on its US-pushed militarization drive, Japan is moving closer to NATO by signing on to the alliance’s Security Assista»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) yesterday announced its full readiness for the launch of the H H The Amir Sword Festival at Al Rayyan Racecourse, which will run over four days from tomorrow until Saturday. The programme will comprise two days of racing on the sand track, fo»»»

As Qatar celebrates National Sports Day, the sprit of fitness and health is celebrated across the country through various sports activities. Although Qatar Sports Day is observed just one day, everyone is encouraged to take part in sports not just today, but throughout the year, while keeping joint»»»

Doha, Qatar: Snap Inc has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State of Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) during Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening Qatar’s creator, media, and digital communications ecosystem. The MoUs outline a mul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail SC and Sharjah FC settled for a 1-1 draw which kept their AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Round of 16 hopes just about alive yesterday. The stalemate at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium took both sides to eight points, with their fates to be decided in next week’s final round of»»»