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Iran plans live-fire naval drills despite U.S. warnings - UPI.com

The USS Abraham Lincoln is leading an armada of warships that might intervene in civil unrest in Iran, which has scheduled two days of live-fire naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz that start on Sunday. File Photo by UPI/Will Tyndall/U.S. Navy | License Photo Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Iranian military »»»

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The Peninsula 14m

New head of US mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warm

Caracas: The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday as relations gradually resume after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid. The plane from Bogota carrying the new US charge d'affaires Laura Dogu landed at the airport serving Caracas aro»»»

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UAE, US top diplomats discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

ABU DHABI, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed, via phone on Friday, the strong strategic relations between the two countries and key regional developments.During the call, She»»»

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EU welcomes Syria-SDF deal on cessation of hostilities

BRUSSELS, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- The European Union welcomed the agreement reached by the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Friday, as a positive step towards enhancing stability and advancing the political process in Syria.The EU calls on all parties to implement the agreement »»»

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UK PM secures billions in exports, investments from historic China visit

LONDON, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded his historic visit to China, where he secured billions in export deals and investments, said a government statement late Friday.According to 10 Downing Street, Starmer's visit to China, the first for a UK Prime Minister in eight year»»»

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Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT

GENEVA -- President Guy Parmelin, of Switzerland, will start a visit to the State of Kuwait on Monday. GAZA -- The Israeli occupation authorities plan to reopen the Rafah border crossing partially this Sunday. GENEVA -- Doctors Without Borders decides not to share information on its colleagues in P»»»

The Peninsula 26m

De Zerbi 'ready to go to war' to solve Marseille troubles

Paris: Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said he is "ready to go to war" with the club's season in danger of unravelling as a late collapse in a 2-2 draw at Paris FC on Saturday rounded off a dreadful week. Mason Greenwood converted a first-half penalty for his league-best 13th goal of the season an»»»

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Prime Minister meets with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Tehran with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Ali Larijani, . During the meeting, they reviewed ongoing efforts to de-»»»

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RT 32m

Anti-ICE protesters clash with police in ‘National Shutdown’ (VIDEOS)

A coordinated ‘National Shutdown’ protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) erupted on Friday, with massive crowds filling the streets of Minneapolis, and culminating in intense confrontations in downtown Los Angeles. Organizers called on Americans to abstain from work, school, a»»»

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Coordinated attacks kill scores of people in SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- At least 92 "terrorists," 18 civilians and 15 security personnel were killed in coordinated multiple attacks in different locations of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, said military on Saturday.According to a press release by Pakistan military's media wing I»»»

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew after boat sinks off Massachusetts

The search for missing crewmembers from a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts has been suspended, the US Coast Guard has said. Seven people were reported aboard the Lily Jean when the Coast Guard received an emergency alert early Friday morning from the fishing boat, »»»

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The Peninsula 43m

UN welcomes accord between Syrian Government, SDF

New York: The United Nations on Saturday welcomed the agreement signed between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed appreciation to all those who worked to support the agreement, appealing to all parties to act»»»

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Egyptian Pres. against military solutions to Iran's nuclear dossier

CAIRO, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdulfattah Al-Sisi expressed profound concern over the mounting tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding the Iranian nuclear program.In a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, President Al-Sisi stressed the need of deescala»»»

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Academics in Istanbul propose a strategy for Syria’s reconstruction

Ankara, Jan. 31 (SANA) A group of 98 researchers and academics has prepared a comprehensive, systematic report containing proposals and solutions for Syria’s reconstruction, outlining a vision that anticipates the country’s future and addresses challenges in the short, medium, and long term. Accord»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

AC Milan prolong France 'keeper Maignan deal by five years

Milan, Italy: Mike Maignan signed a new deal with AC Milan that will keep the France goalkeeper at the San Siro until 2031, the Serie A giants confirmed on Saturday. Italian media reported that Milan have almost doubled Maignan's annual salary to five millions euros, ensuring their captain will sta»»»

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UPI 1h

Federal judge denies Minnesota motion to end immigration surge - UPI.com

The Department of Homeland Security can continue its immigration law enforcement surge in Minnesota, a federal judge ruled on Saturday. Protesters are seen confronting immigration agents on Friday outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, which has become home base for enforcement activities in »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Birds-of-paradise have a secret glow that humans cannot see: study

A recent scientific discovery about birds-of-paradise living in the dense tropical forests of Oceania revealed their ability to send secret, glowy signals to other birds, offering interesting news for birders and "twitchers" (people who go to extraordinary lengths to see new bird species) worldwide»»»

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BBC 1h

Emails show US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit

Billionaire businessman and US Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a visit to Jeffrey Epstein's island with his family, emails show - years after Lutnick claimed to have cut off ties with the convicted paedophile. Lutnick, his wife, their four children and another family planned a »»»

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TAP 1h

At Chinese Spring Festival, FM highlights culture as key bridge between Tunisia and China

Tunis, Jan. 31 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti affirmed that the celebration of the Chinese Spring Festival at the Opera Theatre in the City of Culture offered a real opportunity for the...»»»

BBC 1h

Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say

Five people have been killed in two separate explosions in Iran which local officials and state media say were caused by gas leaks. One person was killed and 14 injured in a blast at a residential building in the southern city of Bandar Abbas on the Gulf coast, a local official told Iran's semi-off»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

UDF Leader Hristov Comments on Radev Interview, Says GERB-UDF Coalition Targeting First Place

Rumen Hristov, leader of the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) and GERB-UDF MP, commented on the first interview given by Rumen Radev, President of Bulgaria from 2017 to 2026, after his resignation as head of State. "We are unequivocally working to finish first. We have achieved this many times befo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Denmark to transfer key defense tasks to Air Greenland

Oslo: Negotiations are underway between Danish Defense Ministry and Air Greenland about leasing aircraft to better carry out surveillance tasks in the region, said a statement released on Saturday by the ministry. The move is part of a broader policy to involve Greenlandic companies in carrying out»»»

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Sana 2h

Iraqi Presidency endorses Syria–SDF agreement as stability framework

Baghdad, Jan.31 (SANA) Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid hailed the agreement reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), describing it as an important step and a fundamental pillar for enhancing security and stability in the region. In a statement issued by the I»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chairs Comment on Radev's First Post-Resignation Interview

On Saturday, the co-chairs of Yes, Bulgaria, part of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, commented on Rumen Radev’s interview with Bulgarian National Television on Friday evening, the first after he resigned as president. Ivaylo Mirchev, Co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria in an interview with Darik Radio on »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ethiopia officially bans single-use plastic bags

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian government has officially banned the use of single-use plastic bags, starting from Saturday. "Starting from today, the production, sale, and use of single-use plastic bags are strictly prohibited," Lelise Neme, director-general of the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Au»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt and Rwanda agree executive action plan for water management projects

Egypt and Rwanda have signed an executive action plan to activate a bilateral memorandum of understanding on water resources management and irrigation, Egypt’s water ministry said on Saturday. The agreement was finalised during an official visit by Egyptian Water Resources Minister Hani Sewilam to »»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt’s Finance Ministry seeks to align international aid with fiscal reform priorities

Egypt is seeking to align international development support with state fiscal reform priorities to maximise the effectiveness of technical and financial aid, Deputy Finance Minister for Fiscal Policy Yasser Sobhi said on Saturday. Speaking at the third annual meeting of the Public Financial Managem»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Gold prices fall sharply in Egypt as global markets retreat from record highs

Gold prices in the Egyptian market fell sharply on Saturday as global rates retreated from record highs following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next US Federal Reserve Chair. The price of 21-carat gold, the local benchmark, dropped by approximately EGP 80 on Friday to reach EGP 6,670 per gra»»»

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TAP 3h

Thunderstorms across northern and central regions Saturday night

Tunis, Jan 31 (TAP) - The weather Saturday night will be cloudy over most, with intermittent thunderstorms forecast for the north and locally the centre, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Rainfall will at times...»»»

Sputnik 3h

Head of Iran’s Powerful National Security Council Says Conditions For Talks Forming Despite War Hype

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Iran is ready for both dialogue and war, and expressed hope that the US would “act in a sense of rationality.” “Contrary to the hype and media war, structural arrangements for negotiations are progressing,” Iranian Supreme National Security C»»»

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Kuna 3h

UAE women's union chief underlines Emirati-Kuwaiti fraternity

By Salem Al-Methen DUBAI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the UAE General Women's Union (GWU) Noura Al-Suwaidi affirmed Saturday fraternal UAE-Kuwait relations and shared belief in the significance of empowering women and advancing their role in the sustainable development process.Al-Suwaidi »»»

TAP 3h

Jordan imports 10,000 tonnes of Tunisian olive oil (Moufida Zribi)

Tunis, Jan. 31 (TAP) - An exceptional decision by the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture to allow the import of 10,000 tonnes of Tunisian olive oil to offset the shortfall in local production for the 2025–2026 season has enabled this highly reputed...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungary reports new fatal case linked to alleged forced conscription in Ukraine

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The Peninsula 3h

​​​​​​​Myanmar's oldest zoo marks 120 years of wildlife conservation, education

Yangon: Celebrations marking the 120th anniversary of the Yangon Zoological Gardens, the oldest zoo in Myanmar, began on Saturday. The event drew generations of visitors, with families and school groups exploring the grounds and reminiscing about cherished childhood memories. "The zoo is an excelle»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Government gives PLN 4 bln to BGK Subsidy Fund for 18,000 apartments and dormitories

The Polish government has transferred over PLN 4 billion to the Subsidy Fund run by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, enabling the construction of more than 18,000 new municipal and social housing units and the modernization of student dormitories. Finance Minister Andrzej Domański described 2026 as a “»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

CBOS poll: 48% of Poles believe the situation in country is going the wrong direction

A new January survey by CBOS shows that public sentiment in Poland remains broadly stable, though slightly pessimistic. According to the poll, 48% of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, while 30% see improvement and 22% have no opinion. Views changed only marginally c»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Zloty is strengthening, making MPC’s decision crucial for trend

The Polish zloty ended the week stronger against the dollar, while yields on Polish government bonds fell by about 5 basis points across the curve. EUR/PLN remains in a downward trend despite higher volatility, supported by foreign capital inflows, strong equity market performance, particularly the»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

MP Ireneusz Zyska: Poland needs a scalpel, not a sledgehammer to manage energy system

Former government plenipotentiary for renewables Ireneusz Zyska argues that fragmented responsibilities within the Polish government are slowing decision-making in the energy sector and diluting accountability. In an interview with WNP, he calls for concentrating strategic energy management within »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

PKP Intercity will run fast trains between Warsaw, Berlin and Szczecin

Poland’s rail sector has outlined a strategy for the next decade centered on high-speed rail. According to plans by Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, the first section of the High-Speed Rail network will open in 2032, linking Warsaw with Łódź and the new national airport, with trains capable of up to 3»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egyptian bank assets climb to EGP 24.8trn as household deposits lead growth

The aggregate balance sheet of banks operating in the local market — excluding the central bank — rose to EGP 24.752trn by end-August 2025, compared with EGP 24.275trn by end-June 2025, an increase of around EGP 477bn, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) revealed in a recent report. On the assets side,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt’s FM hosts African Union representatives to discuss trade corridors and regional stability

Egypt hosts African Union representatives to discuss trade corridors and regional stability as Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the African Union’s founding principles of state sovereignty and non-interference on Saturday. During the meeting with representatives of A»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Opinion | The Grand Barter: Accounting Ambition vs. Strategic Stability

Protecting the Suez Canal as a sovereign asset and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) as the guardian of monetary policy requires both to remain on strictly independent tracks. At first glance, the idea of transferring the Suez Canal’s assets or revenue flows to the Central Bank appears to be a clever»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Red alert issued across Greece ahead of severe storms

Greece’s Civil Protection Authority has issued a red code alert for large parts of northern and central Greece, Thessaly, the Peloponnese and parts of the Aegean ahead of severe weather expected Sunday. Authorities warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and snow in mountainous and »»»

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Gulf News 4h

India rejects Epstein file claims linking PM Modi

India on Saturday strongly rejected any reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a purported email linked to the recently released Epstein files, calling it baseless and contemptible. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the mention deserved no credibility and should be dismissed outrigh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Mirchev Says CC–DB Has Not Discussed Partnership With Radev

Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, part of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, in an interview with Darik Radio on Saturday, commenting on Rumen Radev’s interview with Bulgarian National Television on Friday evening, said: "At this stage, I am pessimistic about Rumen Radev being a potential »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Falconbridge Advisors announces Doha expansion

Doha, Qatar: Falconbridge Advisors, the Dubai-headquartered boutique advisory firm, today announced the strategic expansion of its operations with the opening of its Doha office. The move formalises and strengthens the commercial bridge between the UAE and Qatar, responding to a growing volume of i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar condemns Israel's recurrent breaches of Gaza ceasefire

DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its vehement condemnation of Israel's repeated violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in several fatalities and injuries. It stressed that these violations are a harbinger of dangerous escalation that would further inflame the situation »»»

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Kuna 4h

Murshid Market in Dubai: a living testimony to the depth of UAE-Kuwaiti relations

DUBAI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Murshid Market, located in the heart of the historic Deira district, stands as a living testament to an early stage in Dubai's commercial history and a reflection of the deep-rooted fraternal relations that bound the United Arab Emirates and the State of Kuwait.The market em»»»

TAP 4h

AfDB approves $110 million in financing to support GCTs environmental development and rehabilitation of production units

Tunis, Jan 31 (TAP) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved on January 28 in Abidjan, financing worth $110 million for the Project to Support Environmental Development and the Rehabilitation of Production Units...»»»

Sputnik 4h

US's Witkoff Says Talks With Russia's Dmitriev Were Productive

US Special Envoy Steve Whitcoff said on Saturday that his negotiations with head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, in Miami were productive. "Today in Florida, Russian Special Representative Kirill »»»

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