DOHA: Qatar Media Corporation, represented by Qatar Television and Q Business Channel, received Head of Communications at the Turkish PresidencyBurhanettin Duran, along with his accompanying delegation, as part of his official visit. During the visit, he was briefed on the latest technologies and a»»»

Tunis, Feb 8 (TAP) - Partly cloudy to overcast conditions will prevail across most areas with scattered showers, occasionally thunderous in the north Sunday night, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology.The wind will...»»»

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has welcomed the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Sudan announced by US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, which is built around five pillars: an immediate humanitarian truce, sustained humanitarian access and civilian pr»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha said on Sunday that Prime Minister Edi Rama is acting out of panic following the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold the suspension of Belinda Balluku as deputy prime minister and minister of Infrastructure and Energy. In a statement posted on social media»»»

Albania’s Constitutional Court upheld the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku after failing to reach a majority decision on an appeal filed by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Following a marathon session on Friday, eight Constitutional Court judges»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has inaugurated the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers Strategy 2026 - 2030. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Cabinet Secretary-General HE Hamad bi»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading higher by 59.65 points, or 0.53 percent, to settle at 11,415.01 points. During the session, a total of 115,591,124 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 318,274,858.392, through 22,051 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 39»»»

At least two people were killed and four rescued from the rubble of a multistory apartment building that collapsed Sunday in the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon, state media reported. Rescue teams were continuing to dig through the rubble. It was not immediately clear how many people were in th»»»

AMMAN — A delegation from the Daraa Chamber of Industry in Syria and Commerce visited Irbid on Sunday to explore ways strengthen industrial and commercial cooperation, expand trade exchange and encourage joint investment.Acting Irbid Governor, Raed Jaafra, said Jordan is committed to enhancing econ»»»

AMMAN — Real estate trading activity declined at the start of 2026, with the value of transactions reaching JD513 million by the end of January, down 6 per cent compared with the same month of 2025, according to a statement on Sunday by the Department of Lands and Survey.The department’s monthly re»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held a phone conversation to discuss the situation around Iran in the context of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, expressing the need to facilitate the continuation of the negotiation process, ac»»»

Bangkok: Thailand's conservative prime minister claimed victory in the country's general election on Sunday after television projections showed his party with the most seats in parliament by far. "We are likely to take first place in the election," Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters at his party he»»»

An inhabited building in Bab Al-Tabbanah area, northern city of Tripoli, collapsed on Sunday, marking the second case in one month. It is worth noting that hundreds of buildings in Tripoli City are dilapidated and on the verge of collapse. Immediately after the disastrous incident, the medics, ambu»»»

Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported. The West Bank is among the territories that the Palestini»»»

White House officials have grown “frustrated” with anti-Maduro Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado over her remarks on the timing of elections in Venezuela, Politico reported on Friday, citing sources. Earlier this week, Machado, an opposition leader who backed the US intervention in Vene»»»

Three bodies with gunshot wounds were found in a car near Mount Okolchitsa, a hard-to-reach mountain area in Northwestern Bulgaria, Chief Commissioner and National Police head Zahari Vaskov told a news briefing on Sunday. The three were wanted in connection with a triple murder in a lodge near Petr»»»

DOHA: Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) on Sunday unveiled its operational plan for the holy month of Ramadan under the motto 'Because your Zakat is a trust', aiming to foster trust among Zakat performers, streamline this Islamic prescribed pillar, a»»»

The fifth edition of the iRead Marathon achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 6.5 million pages read over three consecutive days, in a cultural setting that reaffirmed reading as a collective practice with impact beyond the moment. Hosted at the Library of the King Abdulaziz Center for World »»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies (EME) to enhance cooperation between the two institutions. The MoU was signed by IMF Managing Director Dr. Kristali»»»

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) attempted to shield former President Joe Biden by deleting an email referencing him from the Epstein files, former US Senate staffer and RT contributor Tara Reade has said. Reade worked as a Senate aide for Biden in the early 1990s and has accused him of sexual as»»»

Cloud cover will increase across the country on Monday, February 9, marking the start of a colder and wetter day. Morning temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees, with around 2 degrees expected in Sofia. Rain will begin before noon in parts of Southern Bulgaria and will gradually spread to most»»»

Doha, Qatar: Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) on Sunday unveiled its operational plan for the Holy month of Ramadan under the motto: because your Zakat is a trust, aiming to foster trust among Zakat performers, streamline this Islamic prescribed pil»»»

The Federation of Saudi Chambers announced the formation of the first joint Saudi-Kuwaiti Business Council for its inaugural term (1447–1451 AH) and the election of Salman bin Hassan Al-Oqayel as its chairman. Al-Oqayel said the council’s formation marks a pivotal milestone in economic relations be»»»

Dibba Al Hisn Municipality has planted nearly a quarter of a million flowers across the city as part of its ongoing efforts to expand green spaces and enhance urban aesthetics in 2025. The initiative aligns with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council»»»

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Sunday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is visiting Cairo, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional developments. A statement from the Egyptian presidency said the talks stressed the importance of re»»»

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the attack by the Rapid Support Forces on humanitarian aid convoys and relief workers in North Kordofan State, Sudan. In a statement reported by SPA, secretary-general's spokesperson Jamal Rushdi quoted Aboul Gheit as saying the att»»»

Visitors to the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 are discovering that the event offers more than high-intensity tactical competitions. On the sidelines, Dubai Police have opened the doors to the “Your Security, Our Happiness” exhibition, an interactive platform that brings the force closer to the community »»»

Dubai Police has released the second edition of The Challenge magazine to coincide with the launch of the seventh UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, one of the world’s leading international tactical competitions. Issued by the Security Media Department under the General Department of Community Happiness, the»»»

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party appears to have regained its majority in the country's powerful lower house, national broadcaster NHK reported Sunday. Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who was a heavy metal drummer in her youth, has proved especially popular among young »»»

Tunis, Feb 8 (TAP) - The commemoration by Tunisia and Algeria of the 68th anniversary of the Sakiet Sidi Youssef events is an opportunity to revive one of the most significant chapters in the history of the two peoples' shared struggle.It also...»»»

Colombo: Applications for medical assistance under Sri Lanka's President's Fund increased 59 percent within a year after services were decentralized and digitized through Divisional Secretariat offices nationwide, the President's Media Division (PMD) said in a statement on Sunday. The PMD said the »»»

Milan: Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni criticized protesters who took part in riotous acts in Milan, coinciding with the launch of the Winter Olympic Games. In a post on social media on Sunday, Meloni expressed her dissatisfaction with what she described as the protesters' deliberate attempt»»»

The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) has registered the largest permanent family endowment in the emirate, valued at Dh1.6 billion, which is established by the Ahmed and Mahmoud Al Dallal family. The endowment comprises 111 waqf assets across various parts of Dubai and has been »»»

Sharjah Charity Association has begun distributing its Ramadan food basket project, the first initiative under its annual Ramadan campaign “Jood,” benefiting around 25,000 people across the emirate. The association is delivering essential food supplies directly to the homes of beneficiaries who are»»»

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority launched the fifth annual beekeeping season for 2026 as part of its programs to empower the local community and regulate beekeeping activities within the reserve. The launch aligns with the authority's objectives of biodiversity»»»

The European Union should prioritize its own internal problems over imposing more sanctions on Russia, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. Unlike most other EU member states, Slovakia under Fico has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine and has repeatedly voiced opposition to the bloc’s san»»»

The lack of a peace treaty to this day between Tokyo and Moscow to end World War II is “really vexing and regrettable,” Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said, reiterating her intent to resolve territorial issues with Russia. Japan and Russia never signed a peace treaty after the war, rema»»»

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Sunday up 28.20 points at 11,216.93 points, with trading valued at SR 3 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 150 million, with 159 companies seeing their share prices rise, while 100 companies saw their share prices decline. Meanwhile, the parallel »»»

DOHA: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the issuance of an updated version of the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP), which includes updates that keep pace with the rapid developments in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, particularly in »»»

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over US President Donald Trump's designs on Greenland. The creator of the “Made O’Meter” app, Ian Rosenfeldt, says he »»»

Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon at dozens of protesters who threw firecrackers and tried to access a highway near a Winter Olympics venue on Saturday. The brief confrontation came at the end of a peaceful march by thousands against the environmental impact of the Games and the pres»»»

A limited number of Palestinians were able to travel between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday, after Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened after a two-day closure, Egyptian state media reported. The vital border point opened last week for the first time since 2024, one of the main requirements for the US-backed c»»»

The Hail Region Municipality has secured first place in the Arab Green City award for 2024-2025 at the 15th session of the Arab Towns Organization. This recognition honors the municipality’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the expansion of green spaces, and the implementation of urban p»»»

Tunis, Feb. 8 (TAP)- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri and her Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb Sunday co-chaired a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of Sakiet Sidi Youssef events. This commemerative ceremony, which took place on...»»»

Eden Development has announced plans to invest approximately EGP 3bn in real estate projects in 2026, as part of an expansion strategy spanning both Egypt and Georgia. The company revealed the launch of its new commercial project, 7 WALK EDEN, located in the New Administrative Capital’s 7R area, fa»»»

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has held an event at the Cairo Opera House to mark its 20th anniversary, during which it reviewed its recent performance and announced a series of new investment agreements and strategic partnerships. The company revealed that it has signed a memorandum of»»»

Nigeria’s president is set to make a state visit to the UK in March, the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in almost four decades, Britain’s Buckingham Palace said Sunday. Officials said President Bola Tinubu and first lady Oluremi Tinubu will travel to the UK on March 18 and 19, The AP news rep»»»

Tunis, Feb 8 (TAP) - The Tunisian National Office of Handicrafts (ONA) is taking part in the Ambiente world’s leading consumer goods fair for Dining, Living and Giving, held in Frankfurt, Germany, February 6- 10, 2026.The ONA is represented by five...»»»

Mumbai: Nepal came within touching distance of one of the biggest shocks in T20 World Cup history, pushing former champions England to the edge before falling just four runs short in a last-ball thriller in Mumbai on Sunday. Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel (C) reacts after his team's defeat at the end»»»

DOHA A senior Hamas leader said Sunday that the Palestinian Islamist movement would not surrender its weapons nor accept foreign intervention in Gaza, pushing back against US and Israeli demands. “Criminalising the resistance, its weapons, and those who carried it out is something we should not acc»»»