Google has granted funding of 500,000 US dollars to the Bulgarian INSAIT Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, recognising the institute’s strong performance in the field of artificial intelligence at both national and international level. According to the institute and the Ministry»»»

London: Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, 72, who was sacked as Britain’s amb»»»

Dubai: A fake online racket promising Kuwaiti e-visas and lucrative job appointments in leading companies has been busted by India’s federal probe agency after a sweeping multinational crackdown on transnational cybercrime networks. The operation, carried out under a global drive named CyStrike, le»»»

The new Melania Trump documentary beat box office predictions to earn more than $7m (£5.1m) at US cinemas in its opening weekend. The film follows the US First Lady, and reportedly became the most expensive documentary ever when Amazon spent $40m (£29m) on the rights and a further $35m (£25.5m) on »»»

Self-styled anarchist group Rouvikonas (Greek for Rubicon) acknowledged Monday that it struck the wrong target during an early-morning attack in the Acharnes (Menidi) area northwest of Athens. No injuries were reported in the attack, during which members of the group used sledgehammers to smash the»»»

Police in the northern town of Yiannitsa have arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of defrauding a local woman out of jewellery, gold coins and watches worth a total €25,000. Police said the 65-year-old woman received a phone call from someone claiming to be her accountant, who told her that any je»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Myanmar on Monday for talks with the Southeast Asian country's leaders on trade, defense industry and security cooperation, the Russian Security Council said. "On February 2, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Sho»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Israel in the coming days to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior security officials amid a possible escalation between the United States and Iran, Israel's Channel 13 reported »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has warned of fraudulent emails circulating online that falsely claim to be issued by the ministry, urging recipients to download files, click on links or share personal information. In a statement, the ministry said the messages »»»

Dubai: For many students, the decision to study abroad begins with a single conversation, a moment of clarity that shapes their future. This February, that opportunity comes to the UAE with the return of the Global Education Expo 2026, offering students and parents direct access to some of Europe’s»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail on Monday announced the launch of the UAE’s first passenger train routes under the National Railway Network, marking a major step in the country’s public transport development. The initial routes will connect Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed bin Zayed City with Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Esta»»»

TUNIS, February 2 (TAP) – Tunisia and Jordan will embark in 2026 on a new phase of economic integration, Tunisia’s Ambassador to Jordan Moufida Zribi said in an interview with TAP.This new phase includes high-level visits and unprecedented...»»»

The mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has gone missing, officials in Arizona said on Sunday. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the NBC News host, was last seen outside Tucson, Arizona, according to missing persons flyers. Her family reported her missing on Sunday afternoon, Pima Coun»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says citizen martyred, 8 others injured in Israeli strikes on Ansariyeh, Qlaileh in south Lebanon 02-02-2026 14:32»»»

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KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- New ministers who were appointed in the cabinet of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Ahmad Al-Sabah took constitutional oath before His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday.Following are brief profiles of the new ministers:»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah emphasized the crucial role of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in unifying visions and strengthening joint Arab security efforts.Sheikh Fahad made the remarks during a meeting on Mo»»»

Arab and international capitals are discussing a seven-point settlement for the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons, senior diplomatic sources said. Below are the seven points according to al-Liwaa newspaper: 1. Ending Hezbollah's military role, granting it international guarantees against prosecution, re»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after he joked about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at the Grammy Awards. Hosting the event, Noah said: "Song of the Year - that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Eps»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with Slovenia's special Western Balkans envoy Anzej Franges in Belgrade on Monday to inform him of the political and institutional violence of the Albin Kurti-led authorities in Pristina against Serbs in the»»»

Dr. Steve Turley, an American scholar and public intellectual, has become one of the most widely recognized analysts of the political and cultural realignments shaping our time. Trained as a classical guitarist and later earning a doctorate in theology, Turley’s path is unusual. He moved from the l»»»

The Iranian Parliament has designated the armed forces of EU member states as ‘terrorist organizations’, mirroring the bloc’s recent decision to blacklist the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In December, mass protests erupted across the Islamic Republic over economic grievances,»»»

Former British ambassador to the US Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, who was dismissed from his post in Washington last year following revelations ab»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail on Monday launched a national awareness campaign encouraging logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industries to move long-haul freight from road to rail, as growing industrial activity puts added strain on the UAE’s road networks. The campaign comes at a time when the»»»

LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomed on Monday the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which allowed for the entry of much-needed relief aid and medical supplies.In a statement on X, Cooper said, "I welcome the Rafah reopening for people to cross both ways on foot, a»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Relief Society, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charitable Association, and Direct Aid Association on Monday signed an agreement with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) at the UN House in Kuwait, aiming to provide emergency access to clean drinking water for affected and di»»»

One person was killed Monday in an Israeli drone strike on his vehicle on the Zahrani highway between Ansarieh and Sarafand, as Israel intensified its strikes on south Lebanon, despite a ceasefire and the army's deployment in the region. Hours later, another drone strike targeted a car near al-Qlai»»»

Israel's military warned on Monday it would soon strike two buildings containing alleged Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, issuing evacuation warnings for structures in two villages. The army "will, in the near future, strike military infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah ... in response to it»»»

EY Romania specialists provided detailed information and answers, such as principles and approaches, to help understand the challenges of 2026. The measures in the tax packages announced and approved last year, defined as part of a true tax revolution in Romania, will continue. Representing the aut»»»

North Macedonia’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Agneza Popovska, presented an award to Sofia’s N. I. Pirogov Hospital in recognition of its efforts in treating the most seriously injured young people following the tragic disco fire in Kočani in March 2025. The award was received by Pirogov’s Executi»»»

The strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty known as the New START is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The treaty’s focus is limiting and reducing the strategic offensive weapons possessed by the US and Russia, including:Total number of deployed nuclear warheads - 1,550The number of deployed inte»»»

Bur Dubai Police engage residents through ‘Your Voice is Heard’ initiative Dubai Police, represented by Bur Dubai Police Station, recently held a community open meeting under its ‘Your Voice is Heard’ initiative, aimed at strengthening direct communication with residents, citizens and partners with»»»

The University of Sharjah has launched the Alumni Association Football Cup, bringing together graduates from across the University in a celebration of sport and community spirit. Organised by the Alumni Association in collaboration with the Sports Activities Section at the Deanship of Student Affai»»»

Dubai: Gold, bonds and select emerging markets could offer investors some protection as global markets brace for another highly volatile year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That was the message from Emirates NBD as it unveiled its Global Investment Outlook 2026, them»»»

Abu Dhabi: In a landmark advancement for the region’s digital-government infrastructure, AE Coin has been recognized as a payment method for all federal government authorities, marking the first time in the wider region that a regulator-licensed stablecoin is authorized for nationwide government-fe»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, received His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at the Swiss President's residence at Bayan Palace.The meeting was attended by Adviser at the Amiri Diwan and Head of the Official Accompanying Delegation Sh»»»

At least 20,286 Altyn Kazyk laptops have been distributed to primary school teachers across Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Education, a second batch of equipment has been prepared and will be delivered to teachers through district education departments. Future shipments are planned for hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, spoke today at the opening of Web Summit Qatar 2026. In her remarks, Her Highness shed light on the relationship between language and technology in the age of Artifi»»»

Alaa Abou Zeid, Matrouh governor, said that procedures are taken to facilitate investment projects in Matrouh. As a consequence, work opportunities will be provided and development efforts will be enhanced in Matrouh. “We successfully attracted Emirati, Saudi, Korean and Egyptian investors last yea»»»

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Kalavryta in the Achaia region of the Peloponnese at 12.30 p.m. Monday, with no reports of injuries or damage. According to the Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens, the quake’s epicenter was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of»»»

The municipality of Pleven announced that schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, due to forecasted extremely low temperatures and challenging winter conditions following heavy snowfall on February 1 and 2. The move aims to ensure the safety of students and school staff. The head of the »»»

Israel's military warned on Monday it would soon strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, issuing evacuation warnings for buildings in two villages. The army "will, in the near future, strike military infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in response to its prohibit»»»

The head of the World Health Organization said Monday that the dramatic cuts of 2025 as the United States headed for the exit created the chance to build a leaner, re-focused WHO. Washington, traditionally the UN health agency's biggest donor, has slashed foreign aid spending under President Donald»»»

“The economic reality is reflected in our results – 2025 was a difficult and, at times, painful year for Bosch,” said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, referring to the preliminary sales figures published by the company. “In an unfavorable environment, we con»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesGold and silver collapse: What's gone wrong?Nik MartinAfter hitting record highs last week, the prices of gold and silver have suddenly reversed course. DW looks at how a euphoric rally flipped into a sharp, confidence-shaking rout. https://p.dw.com/p/57s9kThe fortunes of gold »»»

As the CBSE board examinations approach, homes across the country begin to feel the shift. Timetables change, conversations soften, and routines are quietly rearranged. There is an unspoken tension in the air that all have to deal with. Examination time is not only a test of a student’s preparation»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah offers condolences, praises father of Sayyed Nasrallah: A good, blessed and firmly rooted tree that grew a towering branch whose »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) on Monday honored KUNA in recognition of its prominent role in developing media work and enhancing the professional capabilities of media practitioners.The recognition took place during a meeting at»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday criticized demands from judges for higher salaries, warning that approving such increases would burden the state budget and damage Albania’s reputation. Speaking in a live broadcast on his Facebook account, Rama said the Constitutional Court should not allow “a sta»»»

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL “I want to go back to Egypt soon, it has been almost one year since I been there last, I miss Egypt” said my wife Dr. Virginie Wolff at our house in the French town Brive la Gaillarde gazing at me with eyes full of longing. This time we chose Aswan city south»»»