Members of the Corporate Association of Gaeseong Industrial Complex held a press conference Friday at the customers, immigration and quota (CIQ) office in Paju on Friday, calling for the government to help business owners access the shuttered complex. Photo by Yonhap An association of South Korean »»»

Corruption is worsening globally, with even consolidated democracies registering rising levels, amid declining leadership, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency International. The number of countries scoring above 80 points has dropped from 12 a dec»»»

Seven people were killed in a gold mine accident in China's eastern Shandong province, and authorities were investigating, state-run CCTV reported, sending shares of the mine owner, Zhaojin Mining Industry, down 6% on Tuesday, Reuters said. The accident occurred on Saturday when a cage fell ‌down a»»»

The secretary of Iran's top security body arrived in Oman on Tuesday, amid Iranian warning of "destructive" influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on US negotiations with Tehran. "Our negotiating party is America. »»»

Simba, a large cat with thick ginger and white fur, is one of thousands of felines that live in New York's corner shops known as "bodegas" -- even if their presence is illegal. Praised for warding off pests, so-called bodega cats are also a cultural fixture for New Yorkers, some of whom are now pus»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that National Sports Day embodies the State of Qatar's clear approach, guided by the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to advance public health and entrench sport as a daily practice that sup»»»

The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) expects the post of caretaker prime minister to be entrusted to Andrey Gurov, who is currently Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. This transpired at a meeting between ARF and the President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, on Tuesday as part of the »»»

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»»»

Dubai: Dh10,000 is enough to expose an investor to factors shaping global markets in 2026. Lower interest rates, heavy AI investment, uneven equity valuations and persistent geopolitical risk are setting the tone for a year that could reward patience. For retail investors, the challenge is in decid»»»

Dubai: Want a cheaper Emirates flight ticket? The Dubai carrier says travellers who plan months in advance are most likely to secure better value. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline, fresh from its busiest January for family travel bookings, says the majority »»»

Dubai: The Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory, part of the International Astronomical Centre, has observed and documented a rare transient cosmic event known as a fast blue optical burst, or LFBOT, using its main 14-inch telescope, in what researchers described as a contribution to the study of one»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinians martyred in an Israeli airstrike targeting a bicycle at the entrance of Al-Musaddar village, central Gaza Strip 10-02-2026»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Machine gun fire from enemy border positions targeted the outskirts of Al-Dhahira 10-02-2026 10:56 AM Latest News U»»»

Construction has officially started on the expansion of Sofia’s third metro line in the area of the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy park. The works, beginning on February 10, 2026, will focus on building an exit platform for the tunnel boring machine in the section linking the operational metro lin»»»

A tax inspector from the Tax Service Department for Leninsky district has been detained in Bishkek, the press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. The investigation found that the senior inspector of the excisable goods control department, Sh.U.U., had »»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occassion of Qatar National Sport Day, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, extended his wishes through his social media account. He wrote in an Arabic post, which roughly translates to, "Qatar Sports Day, an annual occasion to highlight the importance of sports and heal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a variety of sporting activities at the Diplomatic Club to mark the 15th edition of National Sports Day, held under the slogan "I Chose Sport".The activities were attended by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi,»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that there was no reason to be enthusiastic about US President Donald Trump's pressure on Europe and Ukraine as there was still a long way to go in talks on peace in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday. Here are ‌some details: The ‌United States has ‌brokere»»»

Standing in his boat with binoculars in hand, hunter Malik Kleist scans the horizon for seals. But this February, the sea ice in southwestern Greenland has yet to freeze, threatening traditional livelihoods like his. "Normally the seals are on the ice or in the more calm waters. But today we had to»»»

A brazen daytime attempted robbery unfolded along the main highway linking Brindisi and Lecce in Italy’s Puglia region, where masked, heavily armed assailants ambushed an armored cash transit vehicle on Monday morning. According to video footage shared on social media, a group of at least six men –»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a major new bridge linking Canada and the US unless Washington receives compensation and a partial ownership stake in the project. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie Howe»»»

Dubai: The Federal Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling awarding Dh3 million in compensation to a father who lost three sons in a traffic accident, citing insufficient explanation of how damages were calculated, while upholding the employer company’s liability. The case stems from a cr»»»

Takaichi Sanae gambled her position as Japan’s prime minister by calling a snap election. Her bet has paid off. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) triumphed on 8 February. The LDP won a commanding two-thirds supermajority in parliament’s powerful lower house, even without the support of its »»»

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025 paints a bleak picture, showing that corruption remains entrenched worldwide and that attempts to reduce it have largely failed. The latest findings underline that global levels of corruption continue to be dangerously high, with li»»»

Gold fell on Tuesday, though held above the $5,000-per-ounce level, as investors stayed cautious ahead of key US jobs and inflation data due later this week that could help gauge the US Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $5,030.80 per ounce by 0716 GMT. The metal gai»»»

The secretary of Iran's top security body arrived in Oman on Tuesday, days after a new round of nuclear talks was held in Muscat between officials from Washington and Tehran. Ali Larijani, who heads the Supreme National Security Council, will hold talks with Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, a»»»

Dubai is set to host the much-anticipated fourth edition of the Dubai Alternative Investment Summit (DAIS 2026), as PMS Bazaar brings the flagship forum back to the city following three successful editions. DAIS 2026 comes at a time when India’s alternative investments, spanning portfolio managemen»»»

A member of the Gold Division of the Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Sameh Abdel-Hakim on Monday explained the reasons behind the current rise in gold prices in the Egyptian market. During his interview with Sada el-Balad TV, he explained one of the main reasons is the trend among global central bank»»»

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan with representatives of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to discuss the implementation of the regional Green Cities project. The initiative is financed by Germany’s Federal »»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence and participation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, H. E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, and Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, H. E. Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Mannai, the Ministry of Defense organized»»»

A single-engine plane made an emergency landing and crashed into multiple vehicles on a busy Gainesville road in Georgia, Monday afternoon, officials said, in an incident that temporarily shut down a major intersection and drew emergency responders. The aircraft, identified as a Hawker Beechcraft B»»»

The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday. The Northern Hemisphere was hit by severe cold waves in the final weeks of January as a polar jet stream blew icy air into Europe and»»»

DOHA: Qatar marked the launch of the 15th edition of National SportDay on Tuesday morning under the slogan 'I Chose Sport',with sporting activities unfolding across the country in a nationwide celebration of health, vitality, and community engagement. Unique to Qatar, the annual occasion underscore»»»

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu expressed concern over the critical decline in global water reserves caused by glacier melt, highlighting Kyrgyzstan’s experience in creating artificial glaciers in Batken region as an effective adaptation method. He shared these views in a recent article. As noted, t»»»

«School never stops — there are always ideas, aspirations and innovations,» Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, said at a meeting of the Ministry of Education. He recalled that, at the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, Kyrgyzstan has embarked on what he de»»»

Norofert, the leading producer of organic agricultural inputs and biotechnology provider for agriculture in Romania, listed on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB symbol: NRF), announces that it has started the share capital increase through cash contribution following the approval»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the National Sports Day activities held at Doha Golf Club on Tuesday morning. HH the Amir played golf alongside players from various age groups, as well as members of the national golf team, underscoring His Highness's keenness t»»»

Declared Brâncuși Year, 2026 marks 150 years since the birth of the sculptor who reshaped the language of modern art while remaining profoundly connected to his origins. Yet celebration is not only a matter of visibility or scale, but one of truth, responsibility, and cultural maturity. In a conver»»»

Tunis, Feb. 10 (TAP)- Warmer temperatures are forecast on Tuesday with highs ranging between 13°C and 18°C in the north and highlands and 19°C and 23°C elsewhere, the National Institute of Meteorology said. The weather is expected to be sometimes...»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took part in the National Sport Day activities held at Doha Golf Club on Tuesday morning. HH the Amir played golf alongside players from various age groups, as well as members of the national golf team, underscoring H»»»

Bulgaria has recorded a record-low score in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, falling to 40 out of a possible 100 points this year. The country ranks 84th out of 182 countries and territories, marking its worst result since 2012, according to the annual index published on the website of Transp»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan updated the development plan of Tash-Kumyr. Head of Government Adylbek Kasymaliev signed an order amending previously approved measures. The amended document determines a list of infrastructure and social projects with a total funding of 100 million soms throu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the Primary Health Care Corporation, marked National Sport Day today by organising a series of distinctive activities at Aspire Park and Al Bidda Park under the theme “I Chose Sport”. HE Mansoor bin Ebra»»»

Israeli occupation forces conducted raids and arrests in multiple areas of the West Bank, while settlers carried out attacks near occupied Jerusalem. On Tuesday, occupation forces entered the city of Qalqilya from its eastern entrance and deployed in several neighborhoods, including al-Naqqar and a»»»

He is the Chief Operating Officer and President of LIONS, the group of businesses including WARC, Effie, Contagious, and Acuity Pricing and the home of Cannes Lions. As an ex-CMO and a leading industry voice, Paul Coxhill is a passionate advocate for the role of marketing as a driver of business gr»»»

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived. Shifa Hospital reported the deaths amid the months-old ceasefire that has seen continued fighting. The Israeli army said Monday it is striking targets in response to Isr»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Sunday continued his visit to south Lebanon and inspected the war-hit border town of Kfarkela. "The town has witnessed a disaster and we will work on reorganizing it and rehabilitating infrastructure to secure residents' return, seeing as the process of repairing roads»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a meeting Monday with national and local officials, during which the decision was made to evacuate 114 buildings, in Tripoli, deemed to be at risk of collapse in stages over the course of a month. The country's Higher Relief Committee will then work to reinforce t»»»

Rubble is all that remains of the building once home to Adnan Mardash's grocery shop in north Lebanon's Tripoli after it collapsed, killing 14 people and shining a spotlight on the impoverished city's neglect. Mardash, 54, said he shut the small ground-floor store where he worked for more than thre»»»

Riyadh, Feb. 10 (SANA) The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has welcomed Syria as its newest member and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to defeat the group in Syria and Iraq, according to a joint statement issued Monday by the United States and Saudi Arabia. The statement followed a »»»