Economy Ministry prohibits commodity pricing based on the black-market exchange rate
The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade issued Decision No. (51) of 2026 regarding commodity pricing. The decree prohibits the pricing of any commodity based on the black-market foreign exchange rate. It stipulates that only the official foreign exchange rate shall be used. However, »»»
Indian central bank holds rates as growth outpaces forecasts
India’s central bank has signalled continuity in its monetary settings as supportive growth and easing price pressures shaped its first policy review meeting of 2026, Times of India reported. India’s central bank, the Rese»»»
China launches world's largest AI battery cluster
At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid, according to PV Magazine. Boasting a 4-GWh capacity at its primary sit»»»
China launches world's largest AI battery cluster
At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid, according to PV Magazine. Boasting a 4-GWh capacity at its primary sit»»»
Indian central bank holds rates as growth outpaces forecasts
India’s central bank has signalled continuity in its monetary settings as supportive growth and easing price pressures shaped its first policy review meeting of 2026, Times of India reported. India’s central bank, the Rese»»»
China launches world's largest AI battery cluster
At the end of December 2025, a significant advancement in global power infrastructure occurred as the premier electrochemical storage facility on earth, the Envision Jingyi Chagan Hada station, integrated with the national grid, according to PV Magazine. Boasting a 4-GWh capacity at its primary sit»»»
Indian central bank holds rates as growth outpaces forecasts
India’s central bank has signalled continuity in its monetary settings as supportive growth and easing price pressures shaped its first policy review meeting of 2026, Times of India reported. India’s central bank, the Rese»»»
Indian central bank holds rates as growth outpaces forecasts
India’s central bank has signalled continuity in its monetary settings as supportive growth and easing price pressures shaped its first policy review meeting of 2026, Times of India reported. India’s central bank, the Rese»»»
Dubai gold slips to a 15-day low. Is this the moment buyers were waiting for?
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped to their lowest level in 15 days on Friday, offering shoppers a brief breather after a month marked by sharp swings and sudden reversals. At 8.30 am, the 24-karat rate stood at Dh581.25 a gram, down from Dh585 on Thursday, while 22-karat gold eased to Dh538.25 fr»»»
EBRD records 2.8b euro SEMED investment, 70% directed to private sector
AMMAN — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said that it had invested a "record" 2.8 billion euro across 65 projects in six economies in the southern and eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, according to a statement on Thursday.The region includes; Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, M»»»
Agricultural producer prices rise in 2025 despite sharp December decline — DoS
AMMAN — Agricultural producer prices increased by 3.8 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, according to figures released by the Department of Statistics (DoS).However, prices recorded a sharp decline in December, falling by 17.4 per cent compared with the same month last year and by 22.5 per cent c»»»
ADC, AD Ports Group signs agreement to develop multi-purpose port with value exceeding JD130m
AMMAN — Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group signed on Thursday a strategic agreement to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port.The agreement was signed by CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) Hussein Safadi, and Regional Chief Executive and Officer of AD Port»»»
‘Leave Iran Now’ — US Virtual Embassy in Tehran Issues Security Alert
The US Virtual Embassy in Tehran issued a nationwide security alert on February 6, advising US citizens in Iran to be prepared for internet outages, transportation disruptions, and flight cancellations. The notice urges US nationals to consider departing Iran by land, if it is safe to do so, and sa»»»
US Justice Dept's Epstein files release exposes nude photos, names of victims
The US Justice Department faced scrutiny Wednesday after releasing documents related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that exposed victims’ nude photos, names, and personal information. Despite attempts to redact sensitive details, errors have left victims’ identities and private data visible, »»»
Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires
Ukrainian and Russian officials meet for a second day in Abu Dhabi Thursday to continue US-brokered peace talks after what Kyiv’s lead negotiator described as a “productive” first day. The discussions aim to achieve practical steps toward peace and a possible prisoner exchange. James Vasi»»»
Falling iguanas in Florida
Some unusually cold weather in the US state of Florida is causing a rare scene. Iguanas, by the hundreds, are falling out of trees. They appear to be in a froz»»»
These Venezuela political prisoners got out of jail, but they still aren’t free
More than 300 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since January 8. But they still aren’t free: many of them aren’t allowed to speak publicly and are required to appear before a judge every 30 days. Hundreds of other political prisoners remain behind bars. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article»»»
The Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalists and staff
The Washington Post, which is owned by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos, has announced it is laying off hundreds of journalists and staff. The Post »»»
Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday scrapped a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, marking another retreat from emissions and climate-focused measures. At the same time, Carney also earmarked funds to bolster EV production in a bid to boost a Canadian auto i»»»
Truth or Fake - Doctored emails online claim Jeffrey Epstein invented Bitcoin
Social media users falsely claimed that emails from the latest Epstein file dump prove that the disgraced sex offender was in fact Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin whose real identity remains a mystery to this day. Satoshi Nakamoto is indeed mentioned in the documents, but this particular v»»»
Royals, politicians, magnates, intellectuals: Epstein files spark storm in global elite circles
The US Justice Department's latest release of nearly 3 million documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has revealed a staggering network of connections linking elites wielding power and influence across the globe. While the mere mention of a name does not necessarily imply »»»
Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees
Venezuela’s legislature has moved forward with an amnesty bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez that could pave the way for the release of hundreds of opposition figures, journalists and human rights activists held for political reasons, though the lack of public details has prompted ca»»»
Warsaw climbs investment ranks
Warsaw has secured a place on Europe’s investment podium, ranking third among the most attractive cities for real estate investors in 2026. In the latest survey by CBRE, the Polish capital trailed only London and Madrid, while moving ahead of Paris, Barcelona, Milan and other established markets. T»»»
Growth faces labor crunch
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Euro strength clouds outlook
A stronger euro could push inflation below target, Christine Lagarde warned after the latest policy meeting of the European Central Bank. She said price dynamics and monetary settings are broadly aligned, but the outlook is unusually uncertain. Tariffs and weaker foreign demand could curb exports, »»»
Trilateral talks resume contacts
Talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi were “constructive” and will continue in the coming weeks, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, signaling cautious diplomatic progress and the reopening of key military channels. The second round of negotiations focused on steps tow»»»
US ‘ready’ to meet Iran, says Rubio, but talks must address ballistic missiles programme
Talks between Iran and the US must include Tehran's ballistic missiles programme, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding to the menu an issue that the Islamic Republic regards as an infringements of its sovereignty. The talks, planned for Friday, were to be held in Turkey, but the»»»
Iran-US talks will go ahead in Oman
Washington and Tehran said on Wednesday that US-Iran talks will take place on Friday in Oman, easing fears that negotiations were close to breaking down after disputes over the meeting’s venue and format. Tensions remain, however, as the United States wants to address Iran’s ballistic missile progr»»»
Missiles, uranium, stockpiles: thorny issues on the Iran talks table
Uranium enrichment might be the main dispute at the US-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman but the key sticking point is Iran’s ballistic missiles programme, which the US wants to add to the table at the talks. Here are some of major issues at stake when negotiators meet in Muscat. Iran and the»»»
Israeli strikes kill at least 24 in Gaza
Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory. This is despite a fragile »»»
Fight against IS group is France's ‘absolute priority’, FM Barrot says in Damascus
France's "absolute priority" was the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told his Syrian counterpart during his visit to Damascus Thursday. The visit came weeks after Syrian government forces seized control of swaths of northeastern Syria, where»»»
US and Iran agree to nuclear talks
The United States and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials on both sides confirmed, despite continuing disagreements over the scope of the discussions, with Washington pressing to include Iran’s missile programme and Tehran insisting talks be limited to its nuclear activities»»»
Israel charges brother of Shin Bet’s chief for smuggling goods into Gaza
Israeli prosecutors on Thursday filed charges against Bezalel Zini, brother of the chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet, over the alleged smuggling of cigarettes into Gaza. Zini, a reservist in the Israeli military, is suspected of smuggling around $117,400 worth o»»»
How a Jewish family’s Baghdad home became France’s rent-free embassy
A Paris court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for a Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's diplomatic representation for decades. Forced to flee Iraq amid rising anti-Semitism in the late 1940s, the family said it will ap»»»
Armed Islamist extremists kill at least 162 in western Nigeria villages
At least 162 people were killed on Tuesday in attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, Nigeria, a lawmaker said. The assaults, carried out by Islamic State group-linked Lakurawa militants, come amid a worsening security crisis across the country, including violence involving Boko Ha»»»
Iran Consulting With Russia, China Ahead of US-Iran Talks - Source
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran is holding consultations with Moscow and Beijing ahead of talks between Iran and the United States on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, an Iranian source told Sputnik. "Iran is seriously committed to finding a solution that meets the interests of all parties, particu»»»
Empress's crown dropped by Louvre heist thieves to be fully restored
A diamond- and emerald-incrusted crown that once belonged to the French Empress Eugenie will be fully restored, Paris's Louvre museum said on Thursday, after it was damaged by thieves who staged a heist at the museum in October. The crown was recovered after the thieves dropped it but the rest»»»
Entre Nous - How to create the perfect romantic meal for your Valentine
If you're looking for a fun and tasty way to surprise your sweetheart for Valentine's Day this year, we have a great idea for you in this edition of Entre Nous. The famous Cordon Bleu Paris cooking school is marking the romantic holiday with two nights of dinners on Friday 13 and Saturday »»»
Suspected China spies detained in France
What began as internet outages in a small French village has escalated into an alleged international espionage operation. Authorities have arrested four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, on suspicion of spying on sensitive military data on behalf of Beijing. The arrests followed the dis»»»
France places two Chinese nationals under investigation for spying
French authorities placed four people, including two Chinese nationals, under formal investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications from a base in an Airbnb rental property in southwestern France, the Paris public prosecutor's office said Thursday. French authoritie»»»
Singapore air show kicks off amid supply chain strains, regional demand surge
There is just one catch: aircraft manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with surging demand in Southeast Asia, with supply-chain disruptions and maintenance delays constraining capacity. However, the emergence of China’s homegrown civil aviation firm, COMAC, could be set to reshape the market i»»»
French navy seizes more than 4 tonnes of cocaine from ship in South Pacific
The French navy seized more than four tonnes of cocaine from a vessel travelling through the South Pacific towards South Africa, officials said on Wednesday. The drugs were destroyed and the vessel and its crew released under international law. France's navy has seized 4.25 tonnes of cocaine from a»»»
Focus - Mass weddings on the rise in Pakistan as poverty soars
In Pakistan, the economic crisis and climate-related natural disasters are placing sustained pressure on the poorest families. In a nation where around 45 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, marriage has become financially out of reach for millions of households. Each year,»»»
Bangladesh voters torn between desire for stability and need for reform, analyst says
In the 18 months since the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh has endured political turmoil but also biting economic pain -- with many hoping for a rebound under new leadership after elections on February 12. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Asif Bin Ali, Geopolitical Analyst and D»»»
Japanese PM 'in enviable position' ahead of snap election, expert says
Japan's 64-year-old PM Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Amy Catalinac, Associate Professor of Politics at New York University, says that Takaichi ha»»»
Soyuz-2.1b Rocket Orbits Military Satellites - Russian Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Soyuz-2.1b rocket launched military satellites into their target orbit, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. The ministry previously reported that the Russian Space Forces launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying military satellites from the Plesetsk space center in t»»»
Russia slams France’s ‘pathetic diplomacy’, but Putin ready for Macron’s call
President Vladimir Putin is ready for a call from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for “serious” discussions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday, while describing the French leader's statements on a possible resumption of dialogue with Moscow as “pathetic diplomacy”. Follow »»»
IOC fears Americans will face jeers at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee has called on attendees at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday to "be respectful to each other", amid fears that US athletes and politicians could face jeers as the controversial presence of US ICE agents at the games has sparked anger i»»»
UK's Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson US ambassador
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier, saying he was sorry he had believed his "lies" before appointing him. British Prime Minister Keir »»»
Ukraine-Russia peace talks: 'No progress' on territory nor future security guarantees
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham. He offers a frank assessment of where the Ukraine-Russia peace talks stand. Does the mere fact both sides are talking signal hope? There is some progress, yes, but there are no brea»»»