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Lebanon President meets Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc chief MP Mohammad Raad at Baabda Palace – Ya Libnan

Share: President Joseph Aoun, received on Wednesday the head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, at the Baabda Palace. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmad Mehna and the President’s special advisor, Brigadier General Andre Rahal, Hezbollah’s website Al Manar reported. After the me»»»

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Dubai-born Shaan Singh wins sixth Grammy, celebrates with friends at Top Golf LA

Dubai: At 3am in Los Angeles, just hours after winning his sixth Grammy Award, sound engineer who was born and raised in Dubai Shaan Singh was already back in work mode. The sound engineer, recognized for his work on Jelly Roll’s album Beautifully Broken, which won Best Contemporary Country Album a»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Glencore-Tinto: What to know about mining's biggest merger

Anglo-Australian metals giant Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Swiss competitor Glencore, potentially creating the world's largest mining firm at a time of soaring demand for copper. Here's how things stand ahead of a takeover bid deadline set for Thursday. Birth of a giantMining behemoth Rio Tinto»»»

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UPI 48m

Nike accused of discrimination via DEI programs - UPI.com

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Wednesday asked a federal court to grant a subpoena forcing Nike to provide information related to complaints of systemic discrimination against the shoemaker's white workers. File Photo by Wu Hong/EPA-EFE Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Equal Employment Opportuni»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Man gets life sentence for Trump golf course assassination attempt

Florida: Ryan Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison by a federal court, CNN reported. Routh was found guilty in September on five counts, including attempted assassination of a major pre»»»

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Gulf News 59m

End of US-Russia nuclear pact a 'grave moment': UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged the United States and Russia to quickly sign a new nuclear deal, as the existing treaty was set to expire in a "grave moment for international peace and security." The New START agreement will end Thursday, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington f»»»

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Kuna 1h

US DHS withdraws 700 personnel from Minnesota

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- White House border czar Tom Homan said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would pull out 700 federal personnel immediately from Minnesota after weeks of tensions with anti-ICE protesters.This partial redeployment represents 25 percent of the(Immigration and Custom»»»

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Kuwait beat Egypt in final of Arab Wheelchair Basketball Championship

KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait national team were proclaimed champions of the first Arab Wheelchair Basketball Championship after a 72-68 victory over the Egyptian team on Wednesday.Palestine team secured a spot on the podium after defeating Syria 53-39.The final game, held at Kuwait Disabled Sport»»»

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US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals "trading bloc" with its allies and partners, using tariffs to maintain minimum prices and defend against China’s stranglehold on the key elements needed for everything from fighter jets to smartphon»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Filipino billionaire Manny Villar faces SEC bombshell

Imagine building an empire so large that a single revaluation — one line in your financial statements — wipes out more than one trillion pesos off your assets almost overnight. That’s exactly what happened to Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., one of the Philippines’ richest, influential men. The 76-year-o»»»

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UPI 1h

FDA announces Abbott Diabetes Care glucose monitor sensor recall - UPI.com

Abbott Diabetes Care has recalled some of its FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensors, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday. Photo courtesy Food and Drug Administration Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Officials for Abbott Diabetes Care have recalled some of the company's Fre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Inaugural Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Art Basel has opened its first-ever fair in the MENASA region (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia), marking a significant new chapter in its global evolution and for the international art market. Art Basel Qatar, presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment»»»

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Sheikha Moza visits Art Basel Exhibition

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, paid a visit to Art Basel Qatar on Wednesday. “I visited @ArtBasel Qatar today and explored the remarkable artwork of Arab and international artists exhibiting their work. I am p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Justice minister stresses role of Art Basel Qatar in highlighting Qatar’s culture

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi on Wednesday stressed the importance of the “Art Basel Qatar” exhibition in highlighting Qatar’s cultural scene and confirming the progress and cultural and civilizational development achieved by »»»

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Sheikha Moza visits Art Basel Exhibition

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, paid a visit to Art Basel Qatar on Wednesday. “I visited @ArtBasel Qatar today and explored the remarkable artwork of Arab and international artists exhibiting their work. I am p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Attiyah looking to rewrite history at home as Qatar International Rally gets underway

Tribune News Network Lusail Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah will be bidding for a record-breaking 19th victory from 26 starts when this weekend’s Qatar International Rally gets underway from the Lusail Sports Complex on Thursday afternoon. The in-form Qatari began his challenge for an unprecedented 21st FI»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Invest Qatar, Doha Bank sign deal to support foreign investors

Tribune News Network Doha Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Doha Bank, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at further enhancing the ease of doing business for foreign investors entering the Qatari market. Signed on th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC launches Alaqraboon Centre to strengthen social welfare in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the Alaqraboon Centre, marking a new and expanded chapter in its efforts to enhance social welfare and humanitarian assistance in the State of Qatar. The Centre was established following approval by Qatar Charity’s Board of Directors in Dece»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Misnad assures Palestinian minister of continued support

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has assured Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of Relief Affairs of the State of Palestine Dr. Samah Hamad of Qatar’s unwavering humanitarian and development support for »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar, Slovakia sign visa exemption pact

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Slovakia held a round of political consultations in Doha on Wednesday. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi led Qatar’s side, while State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Marek»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

GCO, TikTok sign multi-year MoU to support global creative excellence

TikTok participated in Web Summit Qatar 2026 this week through a series of initiatives focused on knowledge exchange, celebrating creativity, and engaging with Qatar’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. As part of participation, TikTok and the Government Communications Office (GCO) signed a Memora»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Museums unveils Rubaiya Qatar programme

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) on Wednesday announced the programme for Rubaiya Qatar, a new nationwide multidisciplinary contemporary art quadrennial developed under the auspices of ALRIWAQ Art + Architecture, the contemporary art and architecture institution of Qatar Museums dedicat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Airways lends support to inaugural Art Basel Qatar 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways, the Official Premium Partner of Art Basel Qatar 2026, continues its commitment to the renowned global art fair as Art Basel Qatar makes its debut in Doha from February 5-7, with preview days from February 3-4. The airline said its partnership with Art Basel »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Paralympian Scout Bassett shares how sport changed her life – and can do the same for others

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar prepares to celebrate National Sport Day, record-breaking Paralympian Scout Bassett (pictured) – whose life has taken her from being an orphaned child who lost her leg in a chemical fire to the pinnacle of para-athletics – has told Qatar Foundation’s Education Cit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar and Egypt sign MoU for public prosecution cooperation

QNA Cairo Qatar and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning joint cooperation between the Public Prosecutions of both countries. The MoU was co-signed by Qatar’s Attorney-General HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, who is currently visiting Cairo, and Egypt’s Attorney-»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

NSD to showcase curling as part of Qatar-Canada Year of Culture

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s National Sports Day 2026 will spotlight a unique winter sport activation as the Qatar Winter Sports Committee and Qatar Curling invite the public to discover the sport of curling through an interactive Street Curling experience at Qatar Foundation. The activation f»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QMC unveils Ramadan 2026 programme lineup

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has announced comprehensive Ramadan 2026 programming plan during a press conference held on Wednesday at Qatar Television headquarters. The new lineup, launched under the slogan “The Crescent of Goodness Returns”, features a rich and diverse sele»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Zulal Wellness Resort to Host Community Activation for Qatar National Sports Day

In celebration of Qatar National Sports Day, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is inviting the community to participate in a dynamic, purpose-driven activation designed to inspire unity, movement, and collective achievement. Scheduled for Tuesday, 10 February 2026, from 10am to 1pm, the activation»»»

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UDST showcases globalengagement, student mobility at Korea event

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) participated in EduCon, an international education conference held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, which brought together global leaders, educators, and policymakers to discuss the future of education and workforce deve»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar hosts high-level UN event on social development

QNA New York The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of France, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), organised a high-level side event on the margin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar attends 57th session of Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar is participating in the 57th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights, which kicked off on Wednesday at the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo. Acting Director of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Sarah Abdull»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Misnad discusses ties with Syrian official, French envoy

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority in Syria Anas Salim in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthe»»»

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PM reaffirms Qatar’s support for regional de-escalation efforts in call with Iran FM

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Abbas Araqchi. During the call, they discussed the ongoing efforts to de-escalate »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QATAR, HUNGARY HOLD ROUND OFPOLITICAL CONSULTATIONS

A round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Hungary was held in Doha on Tuesday. The Qatari side was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Hungarian side was headed by Deputy State S»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Joint tactical exercise of security agencies of GCC states concludes

QNA Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the activities of the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, tit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

4 Qatari cities win multiple awards at 15th Arab Cities Award

QNA Doha Four Qatari cities won several awards at the 15th edition of the Arab Cities Award, highlighting Qatar’s advanced standing in urban planning, environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and architectural excellence. Al Rayyan won first place for the Twin Minarets Project, while Do»»»

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TAP 2h

Toward unified digital app to simplify recreational maritime navigation across ports

Tunis, Feb. 4 (TAP) - A working session held Tuesday, at the Ministry of Tourism was dedicated to presenting an integrated project aimed at digitising and streamlining procedures for recreational maritime navigation between Tunisian ports. The...»»»

Ya Libnan 2h

Maduro ally Alex Saab, arrested in Venezuela, to be extradited to US again – Ya Libnan

Share: File : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro(L) is shown with his frontman Alex Saab , a Lebanese Columbian and Venezuelan businessman who is reportedly closely associated with Hezbollah’s illicit financial networks in Latin America. Saab was released from US jail in exchange for 10 Americans »»»

UPI 2h

Supreme Court denies request to block California redistricting - UPI.com

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a motion to block California's redistricting map amid legal challenges ahead of November's midterm election. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a California Republican Party and Trump administration re»»»

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BBC 2h

US probes Nike over white worker discrimination claims

Nike is under investigation by the US government over claims the footwear giant discriminated against white workers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces workplace discrimination laws, announced on Wednesday it has demanded company records going back to 2018, including»»»

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BBC 3h

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

The quiet of a Kyiv cemetery is broken by a trumpet salute, then a burst of rifle fire. Soldiers stretch a Ukrainian flag over a shiny wooden coffin and stand silently alongside in the sparkling white snow. A woman cries, her face crumpling. Natalia is burying her husband for the second time. Vital»»»

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UPI 3h

The Washington Post fires nearly a third of its news staff - UPI.com

The Washington Post on Wednesday announced it is firing nearly a third of its staff and revising its coverage to address business problems. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA Feb. 4 (UPI) -- More than 300 reporters and others are being let go from The Washington Post amid financial troubles, the Jeff Bezos»»»

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BBC 3h

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

Over the past two months, the US Department of Justice has released millions of documents related to its sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the president wants the nation to move on - but will it? Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche has said the government's review of the »»»

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Sana 3h

Minister Haykal: Syria ,UAE share mutual interest in boosting telecoms cooperation

Dubai, Feb. 5 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdul Salam Haykal, affirmed on Wednesday the importance of boosting international cooperation with the UAE, particularly in the field of digital transformation. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the side»»»

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BBC 3h

Epstein asked Chomsky for advice over 'putrid' media coverage, files show

Jeffrey Epstein sought advice from linguist Noam Chomsky over what he called "putrid" media coverage of sex trafficking allegations against him, new files show. In emails from February 2019, the disgraced financier asked if he should "defend myself" or "try to ignore". A response that appears to be»»»

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UPI 3h

Lake Erie could hit rare 100% ice coverage as freeze-over window narrows - UPI.com

Lake Erie is flirting with a milestone that has happened only a handful of times in the modern record: a complete freeze-over. As of this week, the lake's ice coverage reached 95.3, according to an analysis by NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. It is the second year in a row with»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Parts of Bulgaria Brace for Very Intense Rain on Thursday

High and very high danger of heavy rain has been declared for Thursday, February 5, in 22 out of 28 administrative regions in Bulgaria. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a red alert (the highest of three alert levels) for parts of the southern regions of Kardzhal»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Sri Lanka to launch sweeping education reforms

Colombo: Sri Lanka will launch a major transformation of its education sector to build a skilled workforce and accelerate national development, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Wednesday. Addressing the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, the president said the reforms aim to cre»»»

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Kuna 4h

Kuwait FM receives congratulatory call from Djiboutian peer

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a phone call from his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar who congratulated Sheikh Jarrah on his new post.Omar wished Sheikh Jarrah success, voicing hope for work»»»

Kuna 4h

US, S. Korean top diplomats discuss ways to advance alliance

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- During his meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the enduring strength of the US-ROK Alliance.Secretary Rubio expressed gratitude for the important leadership role that the ROK has played in building»»»