France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that prompted a tax investigation. Lang was summoned to appear at the French Foreign Ministry, which oversees the Arab World Institu»»»

Mumbai, India: India's wicket-taking hero Mohammed Siraj said "it felt like a dream" after a whirlwind 24 hours that saw him called into the T20 World Cup squad and force him to change holiday plans to watch Real Madrid. Siraj took a wicket with his fourth ball of his first T20 international for 19»»»

Former caretaker justice minister Krum Zarkov has been elected as the new leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party following a vote at the party’s 51st Congress, held in Sofia on Saturday. According to Madlen Stoyanova, chair of the BSP leadership election commission, Zarkov secured 416 of the 721 v»»»

An avalanche has killed two off-piste ski tourers in the French Alps, a local prosecutor said on Sunday. According to local rescue services, the two men died when an avalanche was triggered on Saturday afternoon near the village of Saint-Veran, known as the highest village in the French Alps. The t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Sidorovka in the Sumy Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of Battlegroup Sever took control of the Sidorovka settlement in the Sumy Region," the statement rea»»»

Lyon: An avalanche has killed two off-piste ski tourers in the French Alps, a local prosecutor said on Sunday. According to local rescue services, the two men died when an avalanche was triggered on Saturday afternoon near the village of Saint-Veran, known as the highest village in the French Alps.»»»

DOHA: The Amiri Diwan has announced that on the occasion of the National SportDay, which falls on the second Tuesday of February every year, 22 Sha’ban 1447 AH, corresponding to February 10, 2026, will be an official holiday.»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Residency Affairs has unveiled a sweeping set of procedural changes governing residency permits for expatriates with family ties to Kuwaiti citizens, as part of ongoing efforts to reform immigration and tighten oversight of long‑standing depe»»»

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Sunday that world growth still lacks pre-pandemic levels, expressing concern as she expected more shocks amid high spending and rising debt levels in many countries. Georgieva spoke at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Ma»»»

Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will travel for the first time as Egypt’s president to the UK on Thursday to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss regional and international issues. British ambassador to Egypt John Casson announced on Monday that the pair would discuss security issues in the Mi»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that financial data remains one of the most sought-after targets for online fraudsters, urging individuals and organisations to strengthen protections as digital threats continue to evolve. The council said that around 60 per cent of financial cy»»»

Dubai: A 26-year-old bodybuilder and gym trainer died allegedly by suicide at his home in Bengaluru’s Mahalakshmi Layout after learning that his girlfriend’s marriage had been fixed with another man, Indian media reports said. The deceased, identified as Kiran, had been in a relationship with the w»»»

Police in central Athens have arrested two people for allegedly trying to defraud a woman of cash and valuables, using an increasingly widespread scam where criminals target vulnerable people posing as power company employees. Authorities said the suspects, aged 27 and 28, were arrested on February»»»

The German authorities have repeatedly tightened screws on AfD, which hits out at the EU’s migration policy and stands for a “good, partner-like dialogue” with Russia. Two MPs are from the AfD (Alternative for Germany) faction, while the five other members support individual lawmakers. Salaries of »»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced that on the occasion of the Qatar National Sport Day, which falls on the second Tuesday of February every year, February 10, 2026, will be an official holiday.»»»

Two-room dwellings make up the largest portion of newly built homes in Bulgaria, according to data for the fourth quarter of 2025. During the final three months of the year, a total of 1,809 residential buildings were completed, containing 8,027 housing units. Nearly 40% of these new homes are two-»»»

Centre-left Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro is expected to win the second round of Portugal's presidential election Sunday after far-right populist Andre Ventura failed to unite the country's right wing behind his candidacy following the first round of voting last month. Centre-left So»»»

Six people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters in Milan, one of the hosts of the Winter Olympic Games, during the first day of the competition. Thousands took to the streets of the city in northern Italy on Saturday to protest against a range of issues including the cost of livi»»»

Dubai: What began as a day of wedding preparations ended in unspeakable tragedy for a family in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, where three relatives were killed after a speeding luxury car rammed their motorcycle from behind, Indian media reports said. The victims were identified as Bhagwat Vishwa»»»

Early Sunday Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived in Kfarkila border village, icon of resistance and steadfastness as well as the Israeli enemy’s barbarism, starting the second day of his tour in South Lebanon. My visit aims at confirming that the state, with all its agencies, stands by the afflicted»»»

A group of 43 migrants, mostly minors, was rescued Friday from a small boat south of Crete, the Coast Guard said. A Coast Guard statement said the 15 men and 28 minors were picked up by a Bahamas-flagged tanker some 31 nautical miles southeast of Kali Limenes on southern Crete. They were transferre»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to host the World Governments Summit 2027 from February 1 to 3 in Dubai. The summit reinforces the UAE’s long-standing commitment to advancing government development, fostering international partnerships, and sharing successful governance practices worldwide. Mohammad Al Gerga»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the depth of the cultural ties between his country and India, stressing the growing importance of their relationship in light of the current geopolitical shifts. This came during a bilateral meeting held on Sunday in Malays»»»

DOHA: Over two days, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in cooperation with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, received an educational delegation of specialists in public education from the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of »»»

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of the GRU, ⁠Russia's military inte»»»

Iran will strike American bases in the Middle East if the US attacks the country, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned. The US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman on Friday amid heightened tensions following strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, which were justified as pre»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the EU of seeking to strip Hungarian families of additional funding to finance Ukraine’s fight with Russia. In a post on X on Friday, Orban said that “Brusselian bureaucrats have their hands out, trying to take money from our families so they can shovel it ov»»»

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday pledged “full transparency” in the ongoing investigation into the death of 15 migrants during a collision between their inflatable boat and a Coast Guard vessel in the Aegean Sea. Mitsotakis said in a social media post that “nobody can remain untouched b»»»

Doha, Qatar: As a follow-up to Qatar Calendar House's (QCH) annnouncement on Saturday, February 7, 2026, regarding the first day of Ramadan being expected to fall on February 18, 2026, the QCH has now released details on when and from where to observe the crescent moon. It said that the sighting (o»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of February 6, 2026, the withdrawal of lev banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is progressing in line with the applicable legislation and the operational plans approved for the transition. According to the central bank, cash lev hold»»»

With Ramadan 2026 falling in the winter, fasting hours in the UAE will be shorter, making the fast physically easier for many. But doctors told Gulf News that one major challenge remains: disrupted sleep, a problem often overlooked. “I frequently see patients struggling with fatigue, headaches, low»»»

Washington DC, USA: The Washington Post CEO and publisher Will Lewis has stepped down, just days after the newspaper announced a sweeping layoff, the company said Saturday. White House bureau chief for The Washington Post, Matt Viser, shared Lewis's farewell email to staff on the social media platf»»»

NEW YORK: Qatar Foundation for Social Work concluded its participation in the work of the 64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD), affiliated with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), held at the UN headquarters in New York. This participation follows up»»»

Tunis, Feb. 8 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is cloudy in most regions, growing densely cloudy in western regions during the afternoon. Scattered showers are expected, the National Institute of Meteorology said, in northeastern and central eastern...»»»

An explosion at a biotech factory in northern China has killed eight people, Chinese state media reported Sunday, increasing the total number of fatalities by one. State news agency Xinhua had previously reported that seven people died and one person was missing after the Saturday morning explosion»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its services on the ChatGPT Apps Directory, allowing customers to access key services through the AI platform. With this step, DEWA says it has become the first government body and the first utility in the world to offer services dire»»»

Sharjah has been chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to participate in the pilot phase of its Early Childhood Care and Education – Progress Assessment and Transformation Tool (ECCE-PATT), marking a major milestone for the Emirate’s early childhood»»»

As Thailand votes in a three-way race pitting progressives against populists and conservatives, FRANCE 24 correspondent Tommy Walker explains how the Southeast Asian nation's sluggish economic growth is weighing heavily on the minds of voters craving better jobs and better pay.»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control (Gulf CDC) announced the publication of its first Gulf Cancer Registry report for the period 2013-2020, marking the Center's first coordinated regional release. This step reflects its commitment to strengthening joint GCC effo»»»

Manila, Philippines: At least eight people have died as a result of the Tropical Storm Basyang, according to the Philippine authorities. Deputy Spokesman for the Philippine Office of Civil Defense Diego Agustin Mariano explained that four people died in Cagayan de Oro City as a result of a landslid»»»

Four Romanian athletes are set to compete on Sunday, the second day of competition at the Winter Olympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026. The Romanian delegation enters events in cross-country skiing and luge, marking an active presence across multiple winter disciplines. In cross-country skiing, Gabriel»»»

Saudi budget carrier flynas has signed an agreement with the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline under the name "flynas Syria," with operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Saturday’s agreement comes within the fram»»»

BusinessIndiaIndia's Modi visits Malaysia amid deepening tiesMidhat Fatimah AFP, ReutersIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, inked 11 agreements and pledged to deepen their collaboration on semiconductors. https://p.dw.com/p/58IYJIndia and Malaysia signe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of the AI-powered virtual assistant service on its website. This is in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030, and as part of its commitment to delivering a seamless digital financial experie»»»

Two men believed to be migrants have been found dead overnight near the town of Didymoteicho in the northeastern border region of Evros, reports said Sunday. State ERT television said the men, aged about 30 to 40, were located near the banks of the Evros river, which separates Greece and Turkey, an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced the partial night-time closure of Al Wakrah Old Souq Intersection at Al Jabal Street. The closure in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, will keep the other directions open to traffic, on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, from 12»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of its virtual assistant service in Arabic and English on its official website. This initiative aligns with the third phase of the financial sector strategy and reflects the QCB's commitment to providing a seamless digital financial experience»»»

On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded, charged with conspiring to kill England's Queen Elizabeth I. 1 of 5 | The painting "Historical Scene with Mary Queen of Scots and a Kneeling Nobleman" from 1877 shows the last moments of Mary Queen of Scots before she was beheaded February 8, 1587,»»»

Dubai: For years, the skies of Lahore felt quieter. Too quiet. Where once colour ruled the air and rooftops pulsed with laughter, there was only memory, folded carefully away like an old kite saved in a cupboard, its string still carrying the scent of winter sun. Then Basant returned in Lahore with»»»