Al Awsat 1m

France Tells Syria Anti-ISIS Fight is Its 'Absolute Priority'

France's foreign minister said Thursday that sustaining the fight against the ISIS group is an "absolute priority" for Paris, after meeting his Syrian counterpart in Damascus. Jean-Noel Barrot is on the first stop of a regional tour as France reassesses how to tackle militants after Kurdish allies »»»

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Novinite 2m

Bulgaria Faces Another Gray and Rainy Day as February 6 Brings Clouds and Precipitation

On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see milder values of 5 to 7 degrees. In Sofia, minim»»»

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Gulf News 3m

Dubai observes Hag Al Leila with songs, treats, and culture

Dubai: Neighbourhoods across the Emirates were filled with the sound of traditional songs as children gathered to celebrate Hag Al Leila, the long-standing custom observed on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban. Dressed in traditional kanduras and bright dresses, children today celebrate Hag Al Leila in»»»

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The Peninsula 4m

German Chancellor leaves Doha

Doha, Qatar: Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz left Doha on Thursday, following an official visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Hamad International Airport by Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Fai»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13m

President Iotova to Attend Opening of 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova will visit Italy to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games at the invitation of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kerstin Coventry, the head of State's Press Secretariat said on Thursday. At this year’s Winter Games, Bulgaria will be»»»

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Tanjug 13m

Serbia's 2025 external trade up by 7.7 pct y-o-y

BELGRADE - Serbia's 2025 external goods trade totalled 74.92 bln euros, which is a 7.7 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 33.06 bln euros, rising by 8.4 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 41.85 bln euros, increasing by 7.2 p»»»

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DW 15m

South Korea stunned by Trump's latest tariff hike

TradeSouth KoreaSouth Korea stunned by Trump's latest tariff hikeJulian RyallResentment is growing in Seoul as South Korean politicians scramble to protect US trade following yet another tariff announcement by Donald Trump. https://p.dw.com/p/58921Donald Trump (r) accused the administration of Sout»»»

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Kathimerini 25m

Arrested military spy suspected of leaking intelligence to ‘US rival superpower’

A member of Greece’s Armed Forces arrested Thursday on suspicion of leaking classified information to “third parties” is believed to have passed intelligence to a foreign superpower considered a major rival of the United States, Kathimerini understands. The suspect reportedly held a “crucial” posit»»»

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Novinite 27m

Maxim Behar Heads for Astronaut Training at NASA Space Center

His wife Veneta will also take part in this unique space adventure as part of the "Hello, Space!" project The prominent Bulgarian businessman and globally renowned PR Expert Maxim Behar and his wife Veneta will depart for the United States on February 12, where they will undergo an intensive traini»»»

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DW 27m

Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesWhy scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering Naomi MiharaAs the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation. https://p.d»»»

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Gulf News 28m

UAE's 'unbreakable fortress': Why Sheikh Saif says residents, relocating millionaires don't need to worry

Dubai: The UAE has become an “unbreakable fortress” where families, faith, industry, and wealth are absolutely secure, Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said on Thursday. Addressing the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Sheikh Saif delivere»»»

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Business-review 30m

Andrei Duică, BYD: SEALION 5 DM-i delivers a well-balanced technology package

Car manufacturer BYD recently launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in spectacular fashion. The hybrid car promises exceptional performance for electric cars, with a range exceeding 1,000 km and a very attractive price for consumers. We spoke with Andrei Duica, BYD’s deputy country manager for Romania and Bu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 32m

Gem Team signs two strategic MoUs on final day of Web Summit Qatar

DOHA: Gem Team, the secure enterprise communication platform developed by Gem Soft, concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026— marking Gem Soft’s third consecutive participation in Web Summit Qatar —by signing two strategic Memoranda of Understanding with regional partners. The agreement»»»

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Kathimerini 37m

Two South Americans arrested over jewelry store thefts in Attica

Greater Athens police said Thursday they have arrested a man and a woman from South America on suspicion of belonging to a gang that specialized in stealing from central Athens jewelry stores. The suspects allegedly posed as customers and entered stores where the one would distract staff while the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 37m

Stolichen Avtotransport CEO Defends Bus Procurement Following Councillors' Criticism

In a statement released on Thursday, Stolichen Avtotransport CEO Stilyan Manolov said that his company purchases buses according to criteria set by the Sofia Municipal Council. His statement comes after on January 19, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria municipal councillors warned that Stoli»»»

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Al Awsat 38m

Riyadh Air and Mastercard Partner to Transform Global Travel Experience

Riyadh Air and Mastercard today unveiled an alliance that brings together payments, travel, and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. Riyadh Air is uniquely positioned to jointly build an extensive financial and payment ecosystem. According to a press release iss»»»

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Tanjug 38m

Partizan Belgrade deny report of Stojakovic's dismissal

BELGRADE - Serbian football club Partizan Belgrade said on Thursday it had not dismissed head coach Nenad Stojakovic. Earlier in the day, Sportklub reported that Partizan had parted ways with Stojakovic. In a statement, the club said its board of directors had met to analyse the financial situation»»»

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UPI 48m

150-year-old bottle of alcohol found in Utah, tasted by experts - UPI.com

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- An archaeological team in Utah exhumed a bottle of alcohol estimated to be 150 years old -- and experts gave it a taste test. Ian Wright, Utah's state public archaeologist, said the bottle was among thousands of artifacts dating back to approximately 1870-1890 found on U.S. Forest S»»»

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Kathimerini 50m

Four arrested over months of illegal waste-dumping near Thessaloniki

Police in Thessaloniki have arrested four people suspected of illegally dumping waste from a waterpipe-laying project in fields for more than half a year, although the company involved had allegedly been paid millions to dispose of the waste responsibly. A police statement Thursday said the arrests»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Violators of Sharjah car shade rules face fines and removal orders

Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah have reiterated that the installation of car parking shades outside private property boundaries is strictly prohibited, stressing that violators may face removal orders and financial penalties. Engineer Khalifa bin Hada Al Suwaidi, director of technical services at S»»»

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24 News Agency 55m

Kamchybek Tashiev opens new sports complex in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev attended the opening of a new sports complex in Bishkek. The facility was built on the premises of the Sheraly Sydykov Republican Sports College. Following ma»»»

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BBC 57m

Frenchman cleared of drug trafficking returns from Malaysia

"Malaysia has stolen 909 days of my life," a Frenchman has said as he arrived in France following his acquittal on drug charges. Tom Félix, 34, smiled as he was greeted by loved ones at Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris, according to the AFP news agency. The former Veolia executive was arrested on»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Kuwait announces Ramadan hours for public offices

Dubai: Kuwait's Civil Service Commission has announced official working hours for government entities during the holy month of Ramadan, setting shorter shifts and flexible start times for public sector employees, state news agency KUNA said on Thursday. Under the directive, official daily working h»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Man arrested at Athens Airport with 32kg of cannabis

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man believed to be a member of an international crime group on charges of drug smuggling into Greece. Authorities said the suspect had been under investigation for alleged drug-trafficking activities prior to his arrest. He was detained at Athens International Air»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

ECB Holds Key Rates Steady; Bulgaria Attends Its First Policy Meeting Since Joining Eurozone

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank Thursday decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged as predicted by analysts. The two-day monetary policy meeting marked Bulgaria's first participation as a full euro area member, with National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev representi»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Unexpected tragedy: Tower of 15th-century Hungarian Reformed church collapses – photos

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Seizes 2 Foreign Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf, State Media Says

Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they were flying under. Gen. Heidar Honarian Mojarrad, a regional commander with the»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Petkovic, Due discuss violations of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs' human and political rights

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met on Thursday with Peter Due, special representative of the UN secretary general and head of UNMIK - the UN mission in Kosovo-Metohija - to inform him of the numerous examples of violations of the fundamental »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Epstein Invested in Major US Tech Start-Ups, Had Ties to Silicon Valley - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained extensive connections in Silicon Valley and invested in several prominent tech start-ups, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing files released by the US Department of Justice. "Ok. I have a gap betwe»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia to Hold Dialogue With US on New START If Constructive Answers Given - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will conduct dialogue with the United States on the New START Treaty if Washington gives constructive answers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "If there are any constructive answers, of course we will have dialogue," Peskov told Rossiya 1 journalist Pavel»»»

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BBC 1h

US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday

The US and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, as President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the meeting would start at 10:00 (06:00 GMT) in Muscat. US officials also confirmed it wo»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwaiti authorities confiscate 10kg of pure heroin, meth

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The Interior Ministry succeeded in foiling the dealing and distribution of 6kgm of pure heroin and 4kgs more of meth, said a statement on Thursday.The Ministry's specialized teams arrested an individual; in connection of a major drug dealer outside the country, with the inte»»»

Kuna 1h

NCCAL organizes photo exhibit on Kuwait-France relations

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) organized a photo exhibition on Kuwaiti-French relations on Thursday as part of the 31st Al-Qurain Cultural Festival, marking 65 years since these relations were forged.In a keynote speech, the NCCAL's Secretary»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Citizen of Kyrgyzstan accused of large-scale fraud extradited from Georgia - | 24.KG

A wanted citizen, S.T., accused of large-scale fraud, has been extradited to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office reported. According to it, the extradition was made possible thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Environment ministry strengthens international cooperation against wildlife trafficking at 'Post-Operation Thunder 2025'

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change participated in the international meeting 'Post-Operation Thunder 2025', dedicated to combating wildlife and forest trafficking crimes. The meeting was hosted by the General Authority of Customs in Doha from February 2 to 5, as part of ongoing ef»»»

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TAP 1h

Inflation rate edges down to 4.8% in January 2026

TUNIS, Feb. 5 (TAP) – The inflation rate edged down to 4.8% in January 2026, down from 4.9% in the previous month, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).This decline is mainly attributable to a slowdown in the pace of increase in...»»»

Naharnet 1h

Report: Bitar to conclude investigation within a month at most

Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar has held a lengthy meeting with the State Prosecutor Jamal al-Hajjar to coordinate the next steps following Bitar's decision to wrap up the investigation into the case and refer it to the Public Prosecutor's Office for review, paving the way for the »»»

Naharnet 1h

What to know as Iran and US set for nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, sugg»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon: Israel Sprayed Glyphosate Along Southern Border

Laboratory tests have identified the chemical sprayed by Israeli aircraft in southern Lebanon as glyphosate, a widely used herbicide that can destroy vegetation when applied intensively, Lebanon’s agriculture minister, Nizar Hani, told Asharq Al-Awsat, saying the substance was used at abnormally hi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Macau hotel rips up trademark gold bricks for $13 million payoff

Macau: The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau said it had ripped up the real gold bricks from its distinctive lobby floor and sold them for around $13 million, cashing in on the metal's market surge. Opened in 2006, the hotel was known for its opulent "golden pathway", showcasing dozens of one-kilogram b»»»

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BBC 1h

People injured in bus crash in Dublin city centre

A number of people have been injured following a bus crash in Dublin city centre. Emergency services and gardaí (Irish police) are at the scene and Talbot Street is closed from Gardiner Street. Marlborough Street is closed from Cathal Brugha Street. The incident involved a Bus Éireann vehicle. A sp»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Constitutional Court Will Examine Case on Acting Prosecutor General's Term

Bulgaria's Constitutional Court on Thursday issued a ruling admitting to examination a petition from the Varna Court of Appeal regarding the constitutionality of a Judicial System Act provision on the term in office of an acting prosecutor general or supreme court president. All 12 Constitutional C»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait Amir expresses deep appreciation for UAE's 'Celebrating Decades of Brotherhood' initiative

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Thursday, enveloped with profound gratitude and deep appreciation to UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for launching the "Celebrating Decades of Brotherhood" initiative.His Highnes»»»

Kuna 1h

Kuwait Comms. Min.: Digital eco. challenges require int'l collective action

KUWAIT, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Omar Al-Omar affirmed on Thursday that the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy require collective action beyond limits of government or institutions.This came in Minister Al-Omar's speech during »»»

The Peninsula 1h

Heathrow still Europe's busiest airport, but Istanbul gaining fast

Paris, France: London Heathrow remained the busiest aviation hub in Europe last year but Istanbul Airport was nearly neck-and-neck and is likely to overtake it soon, an industry group said Thursday. With 84.48 million passengers, Heathrow had a 0.7 percent increase in traffic last year, ACI Europe »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Haykal holds 'very good' meetings with US military officials

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal held "very good" meeting with U.S. military officials in the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. In remarks to al-Akhbar newspaper, the sources said Haykal sensed "a clear professional understanding from the military leadership regar»»»

Gulf News 1h

‘I am sorry,’ embattled UK PM Starmer tells Epstein victims

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologised Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Starmer issued the wide-ranging apology after being dogged for days by the decision, following fresh allegations ab»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Two men held for smuggling 30 migrants to Rhodes from Turkey

Two Turkish men have been arrested on suspicion of illegally ferrying 30 migrants to Rhodes from the nearby coast of western Turkey, the Coast Guard said Thursday. The incident came shortly after Tuesday night’s collision off the island of Chios, further north, between a coast guard patrol vessel a»»»

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