Naharnet 4m

Salam visits South in 'message' in face of Israeli attacks

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday visited several southern cities and towns, stressing that "the right of the people of the South to safety, to their homes, to their land, and to a dignified life is an indivisible national right." "The continuous Israeli attacks constitute an assault on our so»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4m

52 Nominations Submitted for BSP Chair, Some Nominees Withdraw

A total of 52 nominations for chair of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) have been submitted by municipal party organizations, with some of the nominees having withdrawn their candidacies, Rumyana Siderova, chair of the Nominations Committee, told delegates at the 51st BSP Congress on Friday. She»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5m

Weather in Hungary: Spring knocked on the door, but we have to be careful

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! ENZHIT ENZHIT Spr»»»

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Sana 5m

Ceremony to announce signing of contracts between Syria, Saudi Arabia starts

Damascus,Feb.7 (SANA)– Under the patronage of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the ceremony to announce the signing of “strategic contracts” between Syria and Saudi Arabia started Saturday in at the People’s Palace in Damascus. The agreements cover the aviation, communications, infrastructure, and real e»»»

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Gulf News 7m

Crypto glitch sends $44 billion in bitcoin to users by mistake

In an extraordinary and unintended crypto giveaway, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly sent billions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin to users during what was meant to be a modest promotional reward event, briefly roiling markets and highlighting risks in automated financial system»»»

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Naharnet 16m

Hezbollah replaces top security official Wafiq Safa as part of internal restructuring

Hezbollah has replaced a top security official who was in charge of coordination with Lebanon's security agencies after he told the group's leadership that he wants to step down, two officials with the group who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter said. Wafiq Safa had headed Hezboll»»»

Naharnet 16m

French FM urges Hezbollah and Iran-backed groups to show restraint if US-Iran tensions escalate

Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, including Hezbollah, should exercise the "greatest restraint" if there is regional escalation between Iran and the United States to avoid destabilizing the region, France's foreign minister said. Jean-Noël Barrot made his comments in Beirut, where he arrived e»»»

Gulf News 19m

UAE schools ban sugary snacks and fizzy drinks on campus

Dubai: Government schools across the UAE have tightened rules on the types of food students can bring to campus, aiming to curb the spread of sweets, fizzy drinks and other unhealthy snacks that are increasingly affecting behaviour and academic performance. In messages sent to parents, schools said»»»

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Al Manar 27m

Iran Warns US: Regional Bases Accessible Targets if Attacked

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Saturday that any open US aggression against Iran would trigger retaliatory strikes on American military bases in the region. Speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Araghchi stated, “If the US strikes Iran, we will attack American bases in the region as »»»

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Sputnik 29m

Russia to Shape Policy on New START Treaty by Analyzing US Action - UN Envoy

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will formulate its position on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) by analyzing US policy and the broader strategic landscape, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, told Sputnik. "Washington's lack of interest i»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote

Tokyo: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Saturday to make Japan "more prosperous and safer", including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of snap elections. Opinion polls suggest that Takaichi's ruling bloc, led by the Liberal Democratic Party, could r»»»

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Gulf News 39m

India: Acquitted after 30 years in jail, man dies the next day

After three decades in prison over a Rs20 bribery conviction, a former police constable in Gujarat was finally declared innocent by the courts — only to die the very next day. According to an NDTV report, Babubhai Prajapati, 64, spent nearly 30 years behind bars after being convicted in 1996 for al»»»

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Naharnet 40m

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon decry surge in Israeli violence toward them

U.N. peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon have faced a dramatic surge of "aggressive behavior" by Israeli forces over the last year, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to an internal report seen by The Associated Press. The report by one of the 48 nations that toge»»»

The Peninsula 49m

Man charged with threatening to kill US vice president

Washington, United States: A federal grand jury charged a 33-year-old man with threatening to kill US Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Ohio in January, the Justice Department said on Friday. Shannon Mathre, a resident of Toledo, Ohio, is accused of “making a threat to take the life of, a»»»

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BBC 50m

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the US wants the war with Russia to end by June, adding that both sides had been invited to the US for talks next week. "America proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams – Ukraine and Russia – meet in the United States of America, probab»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Russian veterinarian operates on birds of prey with wing fractures in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A leading Russian veterinarian and president of Spasi Menya (Save Me) Foundation, Karen Dallakyan, performed surgeries on birds at the Zoo Bishkek rehabilitation center. The press service of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kyrgyzstan reported. He arrived in the republic as part of Missiya Dobro program. «Tog»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, Iranian FM discuss ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi, who is visiting Qatar. The meeting discussed the ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the»»»

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Al Manar 1h

West Bank: Occupation Forces Raids Homes, Kidnaps Palestinians

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched raids across different areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem at dawn Saturday, during which they carried out arrests and searched homes. According to local sources, the IOF ransacked homes and kidnaped two citizens during raids in the towns of Dura and Ha»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran FM Says Agreed with US to Hold Next Round of Talks ‘Soon’

Iran's foreign minister said a fresh round of talks with Washington would take place "soon", while insisting that enrichment was Tehran's "inalienable right" and building trust would take time. Abbas Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday had been a "good start". "(Nuclear) Enrich»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Using private vehicles as taxis violates traffic laws in Qatar, warns MOI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has reminded that vehicles owners in Qatar that using private vehicles for any purpise other than those mentioned in the vehicle permit is a traffic violation. In a social media post, the ministry said, "Using private vehicles for purposes other than those spec»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse to light up skies on February 17

Dubai: Astronomy enthusiasts are turning their attention to 17 February 2026, when a rare and visually striking annular solar eclipse will take place, transforming the Sun into what scientists describe as a luminous “ring of fire”. The phenomenon will occur when the Moon passes directly between the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Atanas Zafirov Resigns as BSP Chair

Atanas Zafirov has resigned as Chair of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), announcing his decision at the party’s 51st Congress on Saturday. “Today I am taking a step back. I am giving up the position of first among equals that you entrusted to me, but this does not mean I am withdrawing from pol»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Last Group of 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Departs for Livingston Island

On Saturday morning, the final group of the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition departed for Livingston Island on a flight route Sofia – Rome – Buenos Aires – Santiago – Punta Arenas, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI) said. The group includes Prof. Razvigor Darlenski, MD, PhD, a dermatologist»»»

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RT 1h

US cuts ties with senior Polish official over ‘despicable’ Trump comments

The US Embassy in Poland announced that it would cut ties with Polish parliamentary speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty after he said US President Donald Trump does not deserve a Nobel Peace Prize. On Monday, Czarzasty denounced Trump’s tariff policies and his plan to annex Greenland from Denmark. He als»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister reaffirms support for US-Iran talks in meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met today, February 7, 2026, with HE Dr. Abbas Araqchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they r»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents need to prep for fasting

Ramadan is just around the corner, and while many focus on meal planning and spiritual preparation, how you prepare your body can determine whether you breeze through the holy month or struggle with fatigue, headaches, and digestive issues. Experts note that gradual adjustments to your meals, hydra»»»

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France24 1h

Cuba adopts urgent measures to protect essential services as US threatens fuel supply

As the US moves to cut off Cuba's critical oil supply through the threat of secondary sanctions against any country exporting fuel to the island, the Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measures to address a growing energy crisis. The Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measur»»»

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France24 1h

The World This Week - Epstein files special: Revelations, Redactions & Ramifications

In a week where global headlines have been dominated, daily, by the fall out from what the Trump administration calls, “The final release”, of files, compelled to act by US law to make public unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein, in order to bring full transparency into Epstein’s dark wo»»»

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France24 1h

US: Talks with Iran were "very good", negotiations will continue early next week

US President Donald Trump on Friday described the latest round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran as "very good", saying that the discussions would like resume "early next week". The Oman talks are the first since the US joined Israel's bombing campaign of Iran in June last year during»»»

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TAP 1h

Officials discuss measures to strengthen Tunisia’s aquaculture industry

Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) — Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh on Friday underscored the strategic importance of aquaculture as a key driver of food security, particularly in light of declining fish stocks in the...»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of Oman

Abu Dhabi: The UAE welcomed the announcement of talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Sultanate of Oman, affirming that this positive development reflects ongoing efforts to advance dialogue and promote de-escalation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

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DW 1h

Germany news: COVID, Russia and Trump hit economy hard

PoliticsGermanyGermany news: COVID, Russia and Trump hit economy hardRichard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, KNA, SID, epaGermany's economy has been absorbing years of pandemic, war, and trade-related disruption — costing some €1 billion. Meanwhile, mass demonstrations are expected during next w»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Jeffrey Epstein texted Anil Ambani about a “tall Swedish blonde” — his reply shocks

Jeffrey Epstein’s network of influence stretched to India, with the disgraced financier maintaining a relationship with businessman Anil Ambani, according to US Justice Department documents. Bloomberg reports the messages between Epstein and Ambani, spanning 2017 to 2019, reveal discussions about b»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to Reach Agreement to End War

The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to cut output on Saturday. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administra»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

French Duo Finish Walking from France to Shanghai After 1.5 Years

Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from France to Shanghai on Saturday, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot. Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot embraced as they stood by the river on the Bund promenade, the financial hub's distinctive skyli»»»

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France24 2h

Iran expects talks with US to continue after ‘positive atmosphere’ in Oman

US and Iran negotiators held indirect talks in Oman on Friday amid a massive US military buildup in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said they were conducted in a "positive atmosphere" with the two sides agreeing to continue negotiations. The talks focused on Tehran’s nuclear pro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Delegates at Socialist Congress Share Expectations for Change of Party Leader

Delegates at the Congress of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) voiced their expectations for a change of the party leader ahead of the start of the high-level forum. The session of the 51st BSP Congress began just after 11 am in Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture on Saturday. “There are 689»»»

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Sana 2h

Saudi delegation arrives in Damascus to sign a number of economic agreements

Damascus, Feb.7 (SANA)– A Saudi economic delegation arrived at the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic in Damascus to sign a number of agreements to support the Syrian economy and begin a new phase of comprehensive partnership between the two countries. The contracts, expected to »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Faheem blitz sees Pakistan avoid Netherlands shock at T20 World Cup

Colombo: Faheem Ashraf smashed an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan scrambled past the Netherlands by three wickets to avoid a massive shock in the curtain-raiser of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Saturday. Pakistan were made to sweat as the Netherlands took a flurry of late wickets to leave th»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Attacks leave 30 dead in Nigeria's Benue state

Jos, Nigeria: Two attacks in the space of a few days left 30 people dead in two neighbouring towns in Nigeria's central state of Benue, long prone to inter-communal clashes, sources told AFP. Armed bandits killed at least 13 traders on Friday afternoon in Anwase, a village in the Kwande area, local»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pakistan mosque attack: US issues travel alert for nationals after Friday blast

The US Embassy in Islamabad has issued a security advisory for American citizens following a suicide bombing at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital. The attack occurred during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169 others. Offic»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Two Indian expats win Dh1 million each in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

Dubai: Two Indian expats living in the UAE have each won Dh1 million in Big Ticket's Series 283 draw. The life-changing wins came to participants who had been regularly trying their luck, with one winner nearly missing the announcement call altogether. Santosh Kumar almost missed the call that woul»»»

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France24 2h

France's former culture minister Jack Lang summoned over Epstein links

France's former culture minister Jack Lang was summoned to the foreign ministry this Sunday to discuss his ties to late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, officials said on Friday. Lang has denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein's crimes. Pressure rose on Friday on »»»

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France24 2h

French magistrate held for crypto ransom

France has seen a recent spate of cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, and this appears to be the latest case: a 35-year-old magistrate from Grenoble and her 66-year-old mother were found tied up in a garage on Friday morning, 30 hours after being taken from their home. The younger victim’s partner »»»

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France24 2h

France opens financial probe into ex-minister Jack Lang after Epstein revelations

France's former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline are being investigated by the country's financial crimes prosecutors for "laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds" after the latest release of documents showing the depth of the family's links to late US financier and sex offe»»»

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France24 2h

Islamic State group claims deadly suicide bombing at Islamabad Shiite mosque

The Islamic State group has said it was behind a deadly suicide bombing that killed at least 31 people during Friday prayers at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad. Pakistan's Shiite minority have been targeted in sectarian violence in the past, including by the Sunni Islamic State group. The Islamic Stat»»»

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France24 2h

Live: Trump hails ‘very good’ Iran talks, says negotiations will continue early next week

US President Donald Trump on Friday described the latest round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran as "very good", saying that the discussions would resume "early next week". The Oman talks are the first since the US joined Israel's bombing campaign of Iran in June last year during the »»»

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France24 2h

Thailand prepares for general election

Thai voters will vote in a snap elections on Sunday to choose their third prime minister in just two years. The vote was called in December after the current prime minister dissolved parliament to sidestep a no-confidence motion and to take advantage of a rise in nationalist sentiment following ong»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy aircraft dropped a sound bomb this morning near a farm in the “Jamila” area on the outskirts of Blida town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy aircraft dropped a sound bomb this morning near a farm in the “Jamila” area on the outskirts of Blida town»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Ramadan expected to begin on February 18: Qatar Calendar House

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that, based on precise astronomical calculations, the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to fall on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. QCH emphasized that the official start of Ramadan remains under the authority of the Crescent Sighting Commit»»»

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