Unredacted images and videos showing nudity released in the Epstein files have been online for days despite US officials being warned about failures in redaction, which lawyers say has caused victims "irreparable" harm. The files seen by BBC Verify are among thousands of documents lawyers say they »»»

China's leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan "the most important issue" in China-US relations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Xi had told Trump to be "prudent" when supplying weapons to the island, state media reported, adding that he "attaches great importance" to ties »»»

The US has launched an effort to form a trade zone for critical minerals that are key to making everything from smartphones to weapons as it tries to break China's dominance of the industry. On Wednesday, the State Department hosted the first Critical Minerals Ministerial event - which was attended»»»

The decision to change the operating rules of two major buffer parking facilities in Sofia has triggered strong public backlash and raised doubts about the real motives behind the move. The parking lots next to the James Boucher and Vasil Levski Stadium metro stations will no longer function under »»»

What once belonged firmly to the realm of ‘Jurassic Park’ fantasy is edging closer to scientific reality and Dubai wants a front-row seat. At the World Governments Summit, an audience of policymakers, futurists and technologists leaned forward as Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of US biotech firm Colo»»»

Doha: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) highlighted the growing role of LNG in supporting economic development and ensuring global energy security, as a key element in economic growth and poverty reduction, particularly in emerging markets. During »»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has signed an exploratory Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PayLater, a Qatar-based financial technology company offering deferred payment solutions, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The counterparty operates as a deferred payment service provider. Any potent»»»

Dubai: Egypt has pulled the plug on Roblox. The popular gaming platform is now blocked across the country as authorities crack down on children's online access. The Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced the ban this week. Egypt joins several other countries, including Qatar and Turkey, tha»»»

Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Thursday after the US and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing concerns that a potential military conflict between them could disrupt supplies from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures fell $1.31, or 1.89%, to $68.15 per b»»»

Yasam Ayavefe has announced an expanded focus on drone technology as part of his long-term strategy for environmental protection and sustainable business growth. Through Green Climate and related initiatives, Ayavefe is positioning advanced drone systems as a core tool for early wildfire detection,»»»

Photo Feature by Fawaz Al-Otaibi BEIRUT, Feb 5 (KUNA) - With the start of the new year, Lebanon has regained its winter charm as snowfall blanketed the country's mountain ranges, boosting activity at ski resorts and drawing large numbers of local visitors and Arab tourists.Recent weather changes af»»»

NEW YORK: Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric has welcomed the progress announced by the State of Qatar in the talks it facilitated between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/M23 Movement. He noted that this progress inc»»»

Doha: Art Basel yesterday 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 Investments (QSI) and QC»»»

Romania will have advanced capacities for detection in the Black Sea until 2027 to protect the offshore gas project under development – which will turn the country into a net gas exporter – as well as other infrastructures, stated for Reuters Radu Burnete, economic adviser of the president. Romania»»»

Transelectrica S.A., Romania's national electricity transmission operator, and Georgian State Electrosystem JSC (GSE) signed on Wednesday in Bucharest a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the development of the Georgia - Romania Black Sea Submarine Cable Interconnection Project, which h»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that the administration reform package has entered the government approval circuit and is expected to be adopted next week, adding that, upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Justice, the adoption will be carried out through the government's p»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, the region’s leading retailer, has launched the much-anticipated ‘Taste of Sri Lanka’ Festival, bringing an extensive selection of Sri Lankan food products, fresh agricultural produce, organic ranges, and authentic grocery items to customers at attractive discou»»»

Dubai: The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has ordered a company to pay Dh344,338 to a former employee who accused it of terminating his services to avoid paying commission on a major project he secured for the firm. The court rejected the company’s defence that the commission wou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Builders VC MENA. The MoU is aimed at strengthening collaboration in healthcare innovation, supporting the development of emerging medical technologies, and expanding partnership opportunities between medical research e»»»

More uncertainty can push Russia to a higher alert, deploying more tactical and strategic nuclear warheads on board submarines sailing out from the Kola Peninsula. Today marks the final day of the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. It is the end of a»»»

The Greek police’s organized crime squad, in coordination with the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has dismantled a Romanian human trafficking ring that exploited vulnerable individuals by forcing them to beg on the streets of Athens. Authorities arrested three suspected ringleaders and »»»

President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to take sides in the debate over whether his vice president, JD Vance, or his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, would most likely be his successor in the 2028 Republican presidential campaign. Vance, a former Republican senator from Ohio, has said he will»»»

Dubai: Bollywood star and producer Kriti Sanon will turn showstopper for celebrated designer Manish Malhotra’s upcoming fashion showcase at the ongoing Dubai Fashion Week, Gulf News can exclusively reveal. Kriti has often walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra in India, so it's no surprise that's she »»»

Dubai: Behind every stunning photograph of Dubai's skyline and skyscrapers lie invisible forces that come up with an invisible infrastructure of thoughtful design decisions that transform the city from a collection of buildings into a memory-making destination, according to Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Scientific Center announced it has completed preparations for the launch of the 16th Middle East International Invention Exhibition on Sunday under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.Chairman of the Kuwait Scientific C»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has successfully concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing its role as a trusted digital enablement partner supporting innovation and business growth in Qatar. Throughout the summit, Vodafone Qatar welcomed senior government representatives, indus»»»

India is seeing growing calls to restrict children’s access to social media, as concerns mount over rising digital addiction and its impact on mental health. The debate has gained pace after the government flagged the issue in the Economic Survey 2025–26 and several states began exploring laws simi»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has introduced tighter regulations on charity fundraising during Ramadan 2026, which is most likely to begin on Thursday, February 19, banning cash collections and mosque donations and requiring charitable groups to use approved digital and banking channels instead. The Ministry of So»»»

Ukraine, Russia and the United States will start a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, seeking to end Moscow's nearly four-year invasion. The US-mediated talks are the latest chapter in the so far unsuccessful diplomatic effort to halt the war triggered by Russia's full-scale offensive in»»»

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church today commemorates Saint Agatha the Martyr. On this day, people bearing the names Dobrin, Dobromir, Dobri, as well as women with related female names, mark their name day. The name Agatha originates from ancient Greek and translates as “good,” a meaning closely associa»»»

A case that has rapidly attracted nationwide attention involves the death of a man in what police now characterize as a planned hit-and-run incident, allegedly orchestrated by his wife. Local media outlets have referred to the episode as 'honeymoon murder 2.0.' Police and preliminary reports indica»»»

Greek farmers voted to escalate their long-running demonstrations by descending on the capital with tractors and buses on February 13 or 14, following a national meeting in Thessaly, central Greece, on Wednesday. The meeting was the seventh major assembly since the current wave of agricultural unre»»»

Target and other major Minnesota businesses are facing rising discontent from staff, as workers fear the Trump administration's immigration crackdown puts them at risk on the job. Employees are pushing firms to provide clearer guidance about how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC»»»

The US has announced plans to create a new critical minerals trade club to curb China’s dominance of supplies. The club includes partnerships with Japan, the EU and Mexico and others, marking a rare push to improve interna»»»

The US has announced plans to create a new critical minerals trade club to curb China’s dominance of supplies. The club includes partnerships with Japan, the EU and Mexico and others, marking a rare push to improve interna»»»

The US has announced plans to create a new critical minerals trade club to curb China’s dominance of supplies. The club includes partnerships with Japan, the EU and Mexico and others, marking a rare push to improve interna»»»

The US has announced plans to create a new critical minerals trade club to curb China’s dominance of supplies. The club includes partnerships with Japan, the EU and Mexico and others, marking a rare push to improve interna»»»

When the International Space Station comes back to Earth in 2030, it will mark the end of three decades of peaceful international cooperation -- and an era when space became central to our daily lives. Since November 2000, there have always been several humans on board the football field-sized scie»»»

The US has announced plans to create a new critical minerals trade club to curb China’s dominance of supplies. The club includes partnerships with Japan, the EU and Mexico and others, marking a rare push to improve interna»»»

Doha, Qatar: When Saleh Al Kaabi steps onto the fairways at Doha Golf Club today, he will be doing more than just competing in the Qatar Masters. He will be playing in front of a home crowd, on a course he knows well, and in a tournament that has long been the jewel of Qatari golf. The Qatar star, »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron’s most senior diplomat travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials, as European leaders explore ways to re-engage with the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron’s most senior diplomat was in Moscow on Tuesday to hold t»»»

The investigation into the deaths of three men found near the former “Petrohan” mountain lodge is ongoing, with authorities continuing to search for three individuals linked to the case. Among those still being sought is Ivaylo Kalushev, the owner of the lodge, whom investigators now consider a key»»»

Doha, Qatar: Few tournaments on the DP World Tour carry the same sense of personal history for Darren Fichardt as the Qatar Masters. From his first appearance in 2000 to this week’s start in Doha, the South African has returned year after year, building a relationship with the event that now spans »»»

On February 4 at 11:04 p.m., the 102 service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received a report of a body discovered near the city’s bypass road, the press service of the city police reported. The investigative team from the Pervomaisky District Department confirmed that the body »»»

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 today. The in-form Qatari began his challenge for an unprecedented 21st FIA Middle East Rally Championship (ME»»»

Australia's government sidestepped a call Thursday for Israeli President Isaac Herzog to be arrested when he visits the country to pay respect to victims of an antisemitic mass shooting on Bondi Beach. Herzog has been invited to a four-day visit from Monday to meet with the Jewish community after t»»»

A Donegal woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer has expressed concern over potential changes to a flight route that she and other cancer patients rely on to access vital medical treatment in Dublin. The twice-daily Donegal–Dublin flight is funded under a public service obligation (PSO), a gov»»»

From February 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially completes its transition to the euro, which now serves as the country’s sole legal currency. The dual circulation of levs and euros has ended, and all transactions must now be conducted exclusively in euros. Merchants are no longer permitted to accept levs»»»

1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference with other congressional Democrats on funding for the Department of Homeland Security and calls for reforms at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 4»»»

Donald Trump emerged from his latest phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping sounding less like the leader of a rival superpower, and more like an attentive understudy. The US president hailed the conversation with Ch»»»