WML denounces targeting of WFP convoy in North Kordofan
Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The World Muslim League (WML) has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of a relief convoy of the World Food Programme (WFP) by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan in the Republic of the Sudan. In a statement by the WML's General Secr»»»
Carrick brings Manchester United 'something special', says Fernandes
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hailed the impact Michael Carrick has made in transforming the mood around Old Trafford with four consecutive wins since taking charge. Fernandes scored as the Red Devils beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0 on Saturday to solidify their pl»»»
Tunisia tops Arab world in Artificial Intelligence, report says
Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) - Tunisia is among the first Arab countries to recognize the strategic importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of digital transformation and economic development, according to the Arab Economic Report...»»»
Mariah Carey's Olympic performance sparks lip-syncing debate and teleprompter curiosity
Milan: The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town — but it also raised a few questions. The rendition by the American singer of Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” — better known as “Volare" — was a showstopping highl»»»
Katara presents poetry evenings within Katara International Arabian Horse Festival
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) presented a rich cultural and artistic program as part of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026. Poetry evenings highlighted the symbolic and aesthetic significance of horses in the Arab consciousness, embodying their deep-rooted »»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»
U.S. suggests June deadline for ending Russia-Ukraine War - UPI.com
Representatives for Ukraine and Russia might meet in the United States in February to negotiate an end to the war and continued aerial attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure after U.S. officials suggested a June deadline for peace. Photo by EPA/State Emergency Service Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Representatives f»»»
Aleppo International Airport deal seen as pivotal for aviation sector, Governor
Aleppo ,Feb. 7 (SANA) Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib affirmed that the signing of the investment contract for Aleppo International Airport on Saturday represents a pivotal step in the development of Syria’s aviation sector. In a post on the “X” platform, al-Gharib explained that the first phase of»»»
Kazakh Darb Al Saai Cultural Week concludes amid record turnout
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday wound up the Kazakhstan Cultural Week, organized in collaboration with its Kazakh counterpart, held from Feb. 4-7 at its Darb Al Saai permanent venue in Umm Salal. The event incredibly drew striking spectators and terrific interaction, serving as an »»»
Former NFL linebacker arrested, charged with first-degree murder - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee was arrested on Feb. 5, 2025, on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after police arrived at his home to find his girlfriend deceased. Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Feb. 7 (UPI) -- A former NFL first round draft p»»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»
Pentagon cuts ties with Harvard over ‘wokeness’
The Pentagon is cutting all professional education ties with Harvard, saying the university pushes ‘wokeness’, tolerates anti-Jewish harassment, and works with Chinese-linked research, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced. In a statement on Friday, Hegseth said the department is “formall»»»
Man Utd make hay after Spurs' Romero sees red
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United profited from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's red card to stretch their perfect start under Michael Carrick to four games with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-ga»»»
Witkoff, Kushner Visit US Aircraft Carrier Stationed in Arabian Sea Near Iran - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea after talks with Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. On Frida»»»
Béla Tarr laid to rest: Hungary bids farewell to the legendary filmmaker – photo gallery
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REAoL completes demarcation of three large-scale PV sites to potentially generate 4.7 GW of solar energy
At a workshop in Tripoli on 29 January, the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) presented the final results of the large-scale PV site demarcation, marking an important step toward advancing renewable energy in Libya. The project is in partnership with Germany’s GIZ Libya, under the Sustain»»»
Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus fatality in 2026
Dhaka: Bangladesh has confirmed its first Nipah virus (NiV) death in 2026, with officials reporting that a woman succumbed to the brain-damaging illness after consuming raw date juice. The case was reported in the northern Naogaon district, Sharmin Sultana, senior scientific officer at the Institut»»»
Patrick Reed takes lead in Qatar Masters Golf Championship
DOHA: American golfer Patrick Reed moved into the overall lead after the third day of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which began on Thursday at Doha Golf Club and concludes tomorrow. Organized by the Qatar Golf Federation, the tournament features 144 elite players. Reed, w»»»
Qatar wins 14 medals at 5th West Asia Para Games in Muscat
MUSCAT: The Qatari Para Sports team secured 14 medals- 4 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze - during their participation in the 5th West Asia Para Games, currently underway in Muscat. The Games feature 612 athletes representing 11 countries from the West Asia region: Qatar, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Iraq,»»»
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Saturday the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum in Al Dhaid City at its new location next to Souq Sharia’t Al Dhaid. The museum represents a qualitative addition to Sharjah’s network of »»»
Israel’s Netanyahu Expected to Meet Trump in US on Wednesday and Discuss Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu's office said on Saturday. Iranian and US officials held indirect nuclear talks in the Omani capital Muscat on Friday. B»»»
Top Trump Iran Negotiator Says Visits US Aircraft Carrier in Middle East
US President Donald Trump's lead Iran negotiator Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier currently in the Arabian Sea, with Washington and Tehran due to hold further talks soon. "Today, Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, Jared »»»
Jordan’s King, Turkish President highlight support for Syria’s security
Istanbul, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of supporting Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity during talks in Istanbul on Saturday. The two leaders discussed enhancing trilateral cooperation»»»
Man critical after being hit by car
A man in his 40s is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in County Louth. The collision occurred shortly after 03:00 local time on the N2 near Funshog, Collon on Saturday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services attended the scene. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and remove»»»
Excessive reliance on domestic public debt deprives private sector financing (IACE)
Tunis, Feb 7 (TAP) - Excessive reliance on domestic public debt risks exerting pressure on investors and the banking system, thereby compromising financial stability and depriving the private sector of financing, the Arab Institute of Business...»»»
Damascus and Beijing discuss boosting bilateral cooperation
Damascus, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Syria and China discussed ways to expand cooperation across various sectors during a meeting in Damascus on Saturday. Ashhad al-Salibi, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Afro-Asian and Oceania Affairs Department, met with Chinese Ambassador Shi Hongwei to explor»»»
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce receives the Chargé d'affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce received the Chargé d’affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, Rodrigo C. Atienza, and his accompanying delegation last Thursday, 5 February. The visit comes as part of efforts aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The Benghazi»»»
Iran hints at new round of US talks amid tensions
Tehran: Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place "soon", while insisting that enrichment was Tehran's "inalienable right" and that building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a "good sta»»»
France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
Financial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Lang, a major figure in French socialist governments between the 1980s and 2000s, is being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax fraud p»»»
2026 Winter Olympics: Hungary’s 15 athletes to watch in Milano–Cortina
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Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Kazakhstan teams seize early lead at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 Kazakhstan C and D claim top two spots in the opening Assault Challenge as elite teams battle it out in Dubai Dubai: Teams from Kazakhstan set an early pace at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, clinching the top two positions in the Assault Ch»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia seal investment pacts in wide-ranging sectors
Damascus: Syria and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a series of investment deals in Damascus, in a move the two sides described as a shift in bilateral economic ties. These deals include several key areas. In civil aviation, both sides agreed to establish a joint Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at stren»»»
Cloudy skies expected on Saturday evening
Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) – The weather will be sometimes very cloudy in the north on Saturday evening with scattered rainfall, and partly cloudy elsewhere, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.The wind will blow west, relatively strong to...»»»
Jordan industrial delegation to visit Kuwait Monday
AMMAN — Delegation from Chamber of Industry comprising 25 Jordanian companies will visit Kuwait on Monday to discuss prospects for broader economic and trade ties between the two countries.The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Jagbir, will hold b»»»
JCC, JICA delegation discuss economic cooperation, projects
AMMAN — First Deputy Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Jamal Rifai held talks on Saturday with a delegation from the Credit Risk Analysis Department of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The talks tackled the role of the Chamber in supporting private sector development and w»»»
Olympic Tourists in Cortina Can Explore the Dolomites with the New ‘Uber Snowmobile’ Service
The peaks of the Dolomites are seen from the Cortina Sliding Centre during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 5, 2026. (AFP) For one month starting on Saturday, Olympic spectators keen for a side trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site can use Uber to reserve»»»
Italy FM Rules Out Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Italy will not take part in US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Saturday, citing "insurmountable" constitutional issues. Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January and some 19 countries have signed its f»»»
Thousands Protest in Berlin in Solidarity with Iranian Uprisings
Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution. The rally follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political and»»»
Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Joint Airline and Telecoms Deals
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals Saturday that include a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with sev»»»
Ukrainian Generals Caught Embezzling Millions Through Faulty Command & Control Software Contract
Corruption watchdog NABU has completed its probe into suspected fraud related to the creation of Ukraine’s DZVIN automated command & control battlefield management system. The investigation found that a former deputy chief of the general staff, an ex-chief of the Signal Corps, a former head of the »»»
99 Egyptian companies showcase agricultural exports at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
Ninety-nine Egyptian companies specialising in agricultural produce participated in Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for fresh fruits and vegetables, held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026, with the Egyptian Commercial Representation playing a key role in organising Egypt’s pa»»»
Shell Lubricants Egypt debuts new portfolio at Automorrow 2026
Shell Lubricants Egypt has launched a revamped lubricants portfolio, including products engineered to meet the 2025 API SQ standard, the highest performance specification for passenger car engine oils to date. The launch, which took place at the Automorrow 2026 international automotive exhibition i»»»
Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Suspected attacks on northern Italy's railway network have led to severe travel disruption in the region, the authorities say, as thousands gathered for the start of the Winter Olympic Games. Police reported three separate incidents involving damage to railway lines that they believe are connected »»»
US slaps Iran with new sanctions shortly after nuclear talks
Any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program can only be reached through “calm” dialogue free of pressure and threats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after indirect talks with the US in Oman on Friday. Shortly afterward, Washington announced a new round of sanctions against Tehran. Araghchi welcom»»»
Trump refuses to apologize for Obama monkey meme
US President Donald Trump has declined to apologize after a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes was posted on his Truth Social account. The now-deleted clip was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans as racist and deeply offensive. According to Axios, th»»»
Two Injured in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia's Belgorod - Governor
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people suffered injuries in a Ukrainian missile attack on the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Ukrainian forces launched ten missiles in a massive attack on Belgorod on Saturday morning. According to updated information, two people were »»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Jackpot numbers announced – did your ID win?
In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 260207 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 11, 4, 23, 22, 8 and 27, while the winning number from the Months se»»»
'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The neighbourhood where Nancy Guthrie went missing has breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina mountains and strict limits on outdoor lighting to protect Tucson's standing as a stargazer's paradise. The streets of the Catalina Foothills are lined with Arizona's iconic, giant three-armed Saguaro ca»»»
US arrest suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack
A suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the deadly attack on an American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 has been taken into US custody, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced. Jennie Shin reports.»»»
General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Fr»»»