US Envoy Witkoff to Visit Israel, Meet Netanyahu, Israeli Officials Say
US President Donald Trump's senior envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Israel for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's military chief, two senior Israeli officials said on Monday. The officials said Witkoff's visit to the country was expected to begin on Tue»»»
Russia Is Trying to De-Escalate Iran Tensions, the Kremlin Says
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was still trying to de-escalate tensions around Iran, and that it had long ago offered its services to process or store Iran's enriched uranium. Asked if Russia was discussing with Iran and the United States the possibility of taking Iranian enriched ur»»»
UAE's Seha Clinics completes extensive training for over 300 school nurses
Seha Clinics, a subsidiary of PureHealth and one of the UAE’s largest providers of primary and specialty healthcare services, has completed an extensive training programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of public school nurses across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Also Read: UAE students ge»»»
Smog problem: Allergic rhinitis incidence rises 2.5-fold in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The incidence of allergic rhinitis in Kyrgyzstan has increased 2.5 times. Director of the National Institute of Public Health Zharkynbek Kasymbekov said at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection while discussi»»»
Aoun seeks Spain support for EU Pressure on Israel to halt attacks
President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Spain where he will meet with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to sign several agreements. Aoun said Sunday he will urge the Spanish leaders to pressure Israel within the European Union to commit to the implementation of a ceasefire agreement reac»»»
FIVB delegate inspects facilities for U17 World Championship
Doha, Qatar: A delegate from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), visited Doha to inspect and evaluate the facilities and venues that will host the FIVB U17 Volleyball World Championship, slated for August 2026 in Doha. The delegate, Yann Moser, during his visit reviewed several faciliti»»»
LivUp breathes new life into the historic building at 8 Moniuszki Street
LivUp has launched the revitalisation of the historic tenement at Moniuszki 8 in central Warsaw, once home to the iconic pre-war Café Adria. The project will transform the former office and service building into a refined PRS residential scheme with 65 apartments for long-term institutional rental,»»»
Mindspace's third location in Poland at Skyliner II
The Skyliner office complex in Warsaw continues to strengthen its status as a prime business destination with the expansion of Mindspace, a global flexible workspace operator. Mindspace has signed a 10-year lease with Karimpol Polska for nearly 4,500 sq m in Skyliner II, marking its third location »»»
Tax authority warns of fraudulent text messages about road tax
Greece’s independent tax authority, AADE, on Monday warned members of the public of a new scam involving fraudulent text messages about supposedly unpaid road tax. An AADE announcement said the warning follows “a new wave of bulk sending” of texts pretending to be from the tax authority, which invi»»»
Russia's Dmitriev Says Epstein's 'Satanist Cabal' Benefited From Ukraine Coup
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy, commented on Monday on the recently published correspondence involving disgraced US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying that his "satanist cabal" benefited fro»»»
Shura Council convenes routine weekly session
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened on Monday as part of its regular session at its headquarters, chaired by the Speaker, HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Secretary-General of the Council, HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the agenda, with the council endorsing the minutes of the p»»»
Iran Arrests Four Foreigners for 'Participation in Riots'
Iranian authorities have arrested four foreigners of undisclosed nationalities for "participation in riots", state television said Monday. "These individuals were apprehended during a raid on their hideout" in Tehran province, national television said, without specifying the date of the arrests. "D»»»
Weather alert issued in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan warned residents and drivers of an increased risk of avalanches. According to the Hydrometeorological Service, difficult conditions will persist in the country’s mountainous regions from February 2nd to 4, especially at key passes. Dangerous areas »»»
Nationwide public transport strike hits Germany
Berlin: Public transport across Germany ground to a halt on Monday in a strike called by one of the country's biggest unions in a dispute over pay and conditions. Bitter winter weather and icy surfaces in large parts of the country mean that alternatives for commuters such as walking or cycling are»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Any Attack on Iran to Have Regional Repercussions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismaeil Baghaei has warned about the consequences of any aggression against the country. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismaeil Baghaei said countries in the region understand that any threat or instability targeting »»»
UAE-Kuwait media celebration showcases strong ties and joint projects
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and directives from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dub»»»
South Korea's online shopping sales surge
Seoul, South Korea: Government data released Monday showed that South Korea's online shopping sales surged 6.2 percent year-on-year, reaching a new monthly record high in December, driven by strong Tesla sales and increased demand for food services. Korea’s Ministry of Data and Statistics reported »»»
Jeddah Chamber of Commerce to Organize Consmix 2026
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce will host the National and Consumer Industries Exhibition (Consmix 2026) from February 5 to 12, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the national consumer goods industry. The exhibition aims to promote national industry, encourage loca»»»
Saudi-Turkish Investment Forum to Be Held in Riyadh on Tuesday
The Saudi-Turkish Investment Forum will convene in Riyadh on Tuesday, bringing together dignitaries, officials, and leaders from the private sectors and companies of both countries. The forum aims to strengthen economic and investment cooperation across various sectors, discuss areas of mutual inte»»»
Top Israeli general secretly visits Pentagon
A senior Israeli military delegation led by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made a secret visit to Washington over the weekend amid intensifying tensions over Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and a growing US military presence in the region. According to Israeli and US media reports, Zami»»»
Kremlin reveals timeline for new Russia-Ukraine-US talks
The second round of trilateral talks between Russian, Ukrainian, and US delegations will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky said on Sunday that the meeting in the UAE capital had been rescheduled for February 4 and 5.»»»
Dubai, Kuwait to partner up for content
Prime time is about to get more interesting those here in the UAE. Dubai Media Incorporated – Dubai TV and the Ministry of Information – Kuwait Television have inked a new deal that will mean greater exchanges of expertise and more importantly, more collaborative content for the region. The signing»»»
Education Minister inaugurates Kuwait Award for Educational Technology conference, exhibition
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education, Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, affirmed that the Ministry's commitment to integrating concepts of technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity into the new curricula to promote a culture of proper technology use and instill awareness of educationa»»»
Kuwait prepares 1,700 mosques to welcome worshippers during Ramadan
Dubai: With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, Kuwait's Ministry of Islamic Affairs is completing extensive preparations to receive worshippers for Taraweeh and late-night prayers. Also Read: Preparing for Ramadan in UAE? Avoid these 5 mistakes for your best fasts yetUAE Ramadan Prayer Time Tab»»»
WDP portfolio in Romania valued at EUR 1.6 billion in 2025, with a leasable area of 2 million sqm
“In 2025, WDP once again demonstrated that its multi-driver model works, with clear results in terms of both rental activity and steady growth in earnings per share. We have focused on execution and delivering on our 2027 targets, maintaining our commitment to the #BLEND2027 strategy. Looking ahead»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4179
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4179 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down against the euro by 0.1 pct m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct rela»»»
Djokovic loses to Alcaraz in Australian Open final
MELBOURNE - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic lost 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final on Sunday. Alcaraz, who won after three hours and two minutes of play, is now 5-5 head-to-head against Djokovic, clinched his first career Australian Open title and his s»»»
China Executes 4 More Accused Myanmar Scam Center Leaders
China has executed four leading members of Myanmar-based scam syndicates, a Chinese court said Monday, the second such announcement in less than a week as Beijing ramps up a crackdown on cross-border telecom fraud. Fraud compounds where scammers lure internet users into fake romantic relationships »»»
Electric vehicles account for only 0.8 percent of all vehicles in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Electric vehicles account for only 0.8 percent of all vehicles in Kyrgyzstan. Meder Mashiev, Minister of Natural Resources, stated at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection of Parliament, while discussing smog issues. Accor»»»
Israeli army drops leaflets threatening hospital in Bint Jbeil
The Israeli military dropped Sunday flyers aiming to intimidate residents in south Lebanon's Bint Jbeil near the border. The National News Agency published a photograph of one of the alleged leaflets, which bore a warning to residents that Hezbollah operatives were using a hospital in the town. The»»»
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Saudi Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday at the Amiri Diwan with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar, HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. During »»»
Qatar Armed Forces Cross-Country Championship concludes
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Armed Forces 4km Cross-Country Championship for the 2025/2026 season, organized by the Military Sports Association, concluded with the participation of nine teams representing various units of the Qatar Armed Forces, in addition to the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) team.»»»
Media Review: February 2
POLITICS Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary parties on Tuesday, after which she is expected to announce her choice for caretaker prime minister, bTV reports. Last week it became known that of the ten individuals invited to the President’s office, five ind»»»
Ukraine Talks to Take Place in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5 - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The next round of negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will be held on February 4-5, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "It is Wednesday-Thursday, indeed, this second round will take place. It will take place in Abu Dhabi, we can confirm that," Peskov told reporters.»»»
Collapse at Jerooy mine: Interagency commission investigates accident - | 24.KG
On January 27, 2026, a rock mass collapse occurred at a production site of Jerooy mine. Support works were being carried out at the +3160 level face by employees of the contractor company BPK LLC. Alliance Altyn LLC told 24.kg news agency that at the time of the incident, four employees of BPK LLC,»»»
Cabinet to approve new financial guarantees for investors in special zones - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has posted a draft resolution for public discussion approving a list of financial obligations for priority economic and social sectors, as well as regulations on the procedure for granting them to territories with special investment regimes. The document is ba»»»
Cloudy weather over most regions
TUNIS, Feb. 3 (TAP) – The weather will be mostly cloudy across most regions.Winds will blow from the southwest. They will be strong in the afternoon over the western highlands as well as central and southern areas, with gusts reaching up to 60...»»»
Bulgarians Still Hold Billions in Lev as Euro Fully Takes Over
One month after Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, the euro is now the sole legal tender in the country, replacing the Bulgarian lev. ECB President Christine Lagarde marked the milestone on social media, noting that Bulgaria’s entry means 358 million people now share the single currency and a»»»
The Return of Queen Nefertiti’s Bust: A Call for Justice Under International Law
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has appealed for global support to repatriate the 3,400-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti from Berlin to Egypt. This campaign, launched at Cairo’s Prince Taz Palace, seeks to bring the bust back and spark international dialogue on artefact repatriation. The bust, cu»»»
Two Palestinians martyred by Israeli fire in Khan Younis’ Mawasi in southern Gaza Strip - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Suspect in illegal sale of drugs detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Officers from the Internal Affairs Department of Pervomaisky district in Bishkek detained a suspect in the illegal sale of narcotic drugs. The department’s press service reported. On January 31, a police officer on duty on Ogorodnaya Street noticed an unknown individual whose behavior aroused suspi»»»
10th Arab Fiscal Forum opens in Dubai amid focus on growth and digital finance
Dubai, Feb.02 (SANA) The 10th Arab Fiscal Forum opened on Monday in Dubai, bringing together Arab finance ministers, senior officials, and economic experts to discuss fiscal policy priorities, economic growth, and digital transformation in public finance. The forum, held at Madinat Jumeirah as part»»»
World Wetlands Day Marked amid Warnings over Alarming State of Bulgaria’s Wetlands
World Wetlands Day, marked on February 2, is an occasion to recall that the condition of marshes and other natural water bodies that retain and protect water resources is alarming, the Balkani Wildlife Society said. The protection of these water bodies is under threat or has been significantly dela»»»
Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Bulgarian Scientist Stops Tumor Growth and Metastasis
A Bulgarian scientist has developed a drug that halts the growth of cancer and prevents metastases from spreading to other organs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdravka Medarova, a leading figure in modern RNA-based medicine, has been at the forefront of this research. Her drug is designed to specifically targe»»»
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein Island joke at Grammys - UPI.com
]Trevor Noah, seen here speaking at the White House Correspondents' dinner in April 2022. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to sue the comedian over a joke he made during the Grammy Awards. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has threaten»»»
Except posted EUR 1.2 million turnover in 2025, in a construction market dominated by renovations
By segment, 50% of the 2025 business was generated by the residential segment, 25% by hospitality, and 25% by office fit-out projects. Renovations were predominant in residential and hospitality, while office projects were largely fit-out works. Renovations on a fast track These results come amid a»»»
Holcim Romania buys Uranus Pluton, a granite quarry operator
Through this acquisition, Holcim Romania enters the market for quarry stone products used in asphalt production, railway applications, and large-scale projects. The transaction supports Holcim Romania’s priorities by expanding its portfolio of solutions, strengthening the value chain, and creating »»»
EGX Retreats Late in January as Profit-Taking Weighs on Broader Market
Egypt’s stock market ended the week from Sunday 25 January to Thursday 29 January 2026 under pressure, as profit-taking intensified following the sharp January rally, particularly across small- and mid-cap stocks, even as foreign investors continued to selectively accumulate positions in the market»»»
Technip Energies, Enppi and Petrojet Plan New Engineering Venture
Technip Energies is in advanced discussions with the Egyptian government to establish a new engineering and contracting company in partnership with Enppi and Petrojet, in a move aimed at executing large-scale energy projects and exporting Egyptian engineering services to regional and international »»»
Orascom, China’s Guide Automotive to Build EV and Desalination Complex in Ain Sokhna
Orascom Industrial Parks has signed a USD 63.9 million (EGP 3 billion) agreement with China’s Guide Automotive Technology to develop a manufacturing complex for electric vehicle (EV) technologies and water desalination equipment in Ain Sokhna Industrial Zone, according to a statement by the Suez Ca»»»