Tunis, Feb 6 (TAP) - The peer evaluation of the Tunisian National Accreditation Council (TUNAC) conducted by the European cooperation for Accreditation (EA) concluded on Friday with no non-conformities identified, the council announced.The...»»»

Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement with the United States. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement wi»»»

Authorities in Athens announced Friday the dismantling of a criminal organization involved in trafficking cocaine, heroin, and raw cannabis across the greater Athens area. The operation, carried out Thursday, led to the arrest of six individuals, including the group’s leader, a 66-year-old woman pr»»»

Storm Leonardo continued to batter the Iberian Peninsula on Friday, bringing floods and putting rivers at risk of bursting their banks while thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Spain and Portugal. In southern Spain's Andalusia region, some 7,000 people have had to leave their hom»»»

BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia registered a 271.4 bln dinar budget deficit, which accounted for 2.6 pct of the estimated GDP. The amount is 42.6 bln dinars better than a planned 314 bln deficit. Revenues totalled 2,278.4 bln dinars, while expenditures stood at 2,549.8 bln dinars. According to figures r»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's public debt amounted to 39.34 bln euros at the end of 2025, accounting for 44.5 pct of GDP, according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance. Relative to December 31, 2024, Serbia's public debt was up from 38.87 bln euros, while its share in the GDP was down from 46.7 pc»»»

Two suspected Chinese spies, accused of using a sleepy village in south-western France to gather information, have been arrested. Residents of Camblanes-et-Meynac, about 15 miles (9km) from Bordeaux, grew suspicious when - after letting a house through rentals giant Airbnb - the Chinese pair erecte»»»

Tunis, Feb. 6 (TAP) - The World Bank will continue to support the efforts of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy to accelerate the implementation of energy projects, World Bank Group Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta, Ahmadou...»»»

Lebanon's Hezbollah accepted the resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa on Friday, the first time an official of his rank has stepped down, sources familiar with the group's thinking told Reuters. Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Leb»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory," and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas. The repeated Russian aerial assaults have in»»»

Canada is set to open its first diplomatic outpost in Greenland in a significant show of solidarity following US President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the territory. A delegation of senior Canadian officials, including Governor General Mary Simon, and foreign minister Anita Anand, are»»»

Doha: American Patrick Reed held the halfway lead at the 2026 Qatar Masters after finishing day two with a birdie at Doha Golf Club on Friday. Reed shared the top spot late in his round with Joakim Lagergren, whose eventful 66 moved him to 11-under, but the American drained a seven-footer for his t»»»

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski’s Faculty of Economics and Business Administration is already part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) through its participation in the organization’s formats and initiatives, Dean Atanas Georgiev said on Friday. Sofia Universit»»»

One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been arrested, officials said Friday. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the suspect, Zubayr al-Bakoush, has been brought to the United States and will face mu»»»

Thousands turned out on Friday for the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Moammar al-Gaddafi in a town that still holds allegiance to the late longtime leader. Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen by some as Libya's heir apparent, was shot dead in his home in the northwestern city of Zintan»»»

Muscat: Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman hosted serious talks between Iran and the United States as part of its mediation efforts. The Omani Foreign Minister stated that the talks hosted by Muscat on Friday contributed to clarifying the positions»»»

The Super Bowl logo is displayed at Levi's Stadium, site of Super Bowl LX, in Santa Clara, California on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The Mexican state of Michoacán increased its avocado shipments to the United States by nearly 20%, projec»»»

US President Donald Trump has shared a video on social media which included a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The clip - set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight - was at the end of a 62-second video containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Repu»»»

A judge has set a New York state trial date of 8 June for Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy Manhattan street in 2024. After New York Judge Gregory Carro announced the date in court on Friday, Mangione's defense team objected passionately, a»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, to explore ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in support of shared interests and development priorities. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati i»»»

1 of 2 | People move injured victims to a hospital after a suicide bomb blast at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday. At least 31 people were killed and a larger number of others injured when a bomb exploded during Friday prayers. Photo by Sohail Shahzad/EPA Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A bom»»»

Joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will help Bulgaria draw on the good practices created in the past years to the fullest in this growingly insecure world, Prof. Georgi Valchev, Rector of the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, said here on Friday. He was»»»

Iran’s top diplomat said on Friday that nuclear talks with the US mediated by Oman were off to a “good start” and set to continue, in remarks that could help allay concern that failure to reach a deal might nudge the Middle East closer to war. But Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said after the talks»»»

The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 as it called for a new, broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia. The accusations at a global disarmament conference highlighted serious tension between Washington and Beijing at a»»»

DOHA - Serbian tennis player Aleksandra Krunic has been knocked out of the qualifiers for the Doha WTA tournament by losing 6-3, 6-4 to Australian Storm Hunter on Friday. World number 250 Hunter defeated Krunic, who ranks 470th in the WTA rankings, after just 67 minutes of play. In the Doha qualifi»»»

Lusail, Qatar: Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera were firmly in command of the 2026 Qatar International Rally after six special stages to the north of Doha on Friday. The Autotek Škoda Fabia RS won five of the gravel speed tests and headed into the night halt with a comfortable advantage »»»

The long-anticipated release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s illicit activity was supposed to deliver justice to hundreds of underage women who were victimized by the late sex trafficker and his elite circle of powerful friends. On that score, it failed dramatically. It’s pretty much guar»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI has arrested a key suspect behind the September 11, 2012 attack on a US diplomatic mission and a nearby CIA annex in Libya's Benghazi that killed the US ambassador and three other Americans, Attorney General Pamela Bondi said on Friday. "Today, I'm proud to announce t»»»

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in the Pakistani capital killed at least 31 people and wounded 169 others during Friday prayers, local media reported on February 6. The attack targeted the Khadija Tul Kubra mosqu»»»

Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) announced that Kenta Kon, executive officer and chief financial officer, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer effective April 1, Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported on February 6. »»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

Lebanon and Syria signed a bilateral agreement on February 6 to transfer more than 300 Syrian prisoners from Lebanese facilities to continue their sentences in Syria, Naharnet reported on February 6. Relations between the »»»

Argentina and the United States inked a bilateral trade pact on February 5 that removes duties on hundreds of products, with Buenos Aires becoming the first country from a group of four in the region to bring such negotiations to completion as President Javier Milei advances his economic liberalisa»»»

Lebanon and Syria signed a bilateral agreement on February 6 to transfer more than 300 Syrian prisoners from Lebanese facilities to continue their sentences in Syria, Naharnet reported on February 6. Relations between the »»»

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme concluded in Muscat on February 6, Alef reported. The high-stakes sessions were mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hama»»»

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in the Pakistani capital killed at least 31 people and wounded 169 others during Friday prayers, local media reported on February 6. The attack targeted the Khadija Tul Kubra mosqu»»»

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme concluded in Muscat on February 6, Alef reported. The high-stakes sessions were mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hama»»»

In recent years, we have become used to seeing Uzbekistan consistently on the international agenda as a country of reforms. It is written about, talked about, debated, and forecasts are made. For a long time, investors viewed the country as a story of great potential — today, it is increasingly a s»»»

Gold rebounded on Friday and was set for a weekly gain, helped by bargain hunting, a slightly weaker dollar and lingering concerns over US-Iran talks in Oman, while silver recovered from a 1-1/2-month low. Spot gold rose 3.1% to $4,916.98 per ounce by 09:31 a.m. ET (1431 GMT), recouping losses post»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties and Dubai Holding have expanded their joint venture, announcing plans to develop nearly 14,000 new homes in Dubai valued at more than Dh38 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The projects will be built on two land plots and »»»

Finland and Ukraine have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen electoral processes and democratic resilience through a new memorandum of understanding, published by the Finnish Ministry of Justice on February 6. »»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

The share of Russian consumers ordering ready-to-eat meals through delivery services reached 46% in 2025, Kommersant reported on February 6. This figure represents a sharp increase from the 30% recorded in 2024, as the mar»»»

Tunis, Feb 6 (TAP) - Prospects for the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) as an innovative tool to boost marine biodiversity monitoring in Tunisia were at the heart of a national training session organised on February 5, by the Ministry of Environment...»»»

Dubai: What was meant to be the beginning of a joyful new life ended in heartbreak last Sunday, when a devastating car accident in the southern Egyptian governorate of Minya claimed the lives of a newlywed couple and two others. The incident occurred in the Beni Mazar district, north of Minya, when»»»

Warning this article contains language some readers may find offensive Millions of files relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been disclosed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) since a law mandated their release last year. On 30 January, another tranche - which included three million doc»»»

Iran on Friday said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of indirect talks in Oman but warning against threats after Washington raised the spectre of new military action. With an American naval group led by an aircraft carrier in»»»

Damascus, Feb. 6 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, issued a decision on Friday establishing the Syrian side of the Syrian-Saudi Business Council, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. The Council will be chaired by Haytham Su»»»