Gulf News 10m

Florida carries out its first execution of 2026

A 64-year-old man convicted of murdering a traveling salesman was put to death by lethal injection on Tuesday in Florida, the US state that carried out more executions last year than any other. Also Read: Texas man convicted of 2 fatal shootings becomes the 1st person executed in the US this yearRo»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Kuwait court sentences five Iranians to death in drug case

Dubai: Kuwait’s Court of Appeal has sentenced five Iranian nationals to death after convicting them of smuggling and trafficking narcotics into the country, in one of the most serious drug cases heard this year. The ruling was issued by an appeal panel headed by Judge Dr. Fahd Bu Salib and reflects»»»

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Gulf News 10m

9 killed, 25 injured in Canada shooting that targeted school, residence: police

Nine people were killed Tuesday in a remote part of western Canada, including seven who were shot at a secondary school and two others found dead at a residence, federal police said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the incident involved an "active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School" i»»»

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BBC 13m

US lawmakers urge Andrew to testify over Epstein files

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing growing pressure from US officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna said the Royal Family had "not been transparent", while Congr»»»

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RT 22m

Multiple fatalities in Canada school shooting – media

Multiple people are dead, including the suspected attacker, after a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia on Tuesday afternoon, according to police and multiple media reports. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the shooting at the rural hig»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Weather forecast: Warmer days, foggy mornings and fresh winds ahead in UAE

Dubai: Weak surface pressure systems, combined with an upper-level high-pressure ridge, are set to bring generally fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE from today through the coming days, with temperatures gradually rising and patchy overnight fog expected in some areas, according to the na»»»

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Gulf News 49m

From biscuit tins to money plants: The quiet joy of holding on

In many homes, nothing ever really disappears. A biscuit tin meant for cookies might hold buttons, tangled thread, or a lone safety pin — and somehow, it stays a biscuit tin. Logic, it seems, quickly gives up. Even back in school, the habit was clear. At a school where I worked in Pune, a teacher s»»»

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Gulf News 58m

India’s new e-passports: Why Indian expats in UAE should switch to chip-enabled travel

Indian expats in the UAE are increasingly switching to chip-enabled e-passports, marking a historic shift in travel documentation. The rollout by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai, starting October, 2025, introduces third-generation e-passports with embedded RFID chips that»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Is Tesla moving away from cars, ceding mass-market EVs to competitors?

Tesla built its empire on electric vehicles, but recent moves suggest a profound strategic shift. While automotive remains core for now, the company is reallocating capital and executive attention toward energy infrastructure, AI, robotics, and autonomy. Also Read: Tesla acquires Shanghai land for »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Too much 'chai pe charcha'? Bengaluru cafés may start charging

Dubai: From roadside tea stalls to neighbourhood cafés, “chai pe charcha” — conversations over a cup of tea — has long been part of India’s social fabric. But in Bengaluru’s crowded restaurants, hoteliers say casual chatter is increasingly stretching into hour-long real estate and political discuss»»»

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BBC 1h

Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 sequel in the works, producer confirms

Lights out and away we go - again! A sequel to the Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 is officially in the works, the film's producer Jerry Bruckheimer has told the BBC. The film, co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, is nominated for four Oscars this year – including best picture. Pitt, 6»»»

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UPI 1h

Chuck Schumer announces ‘Virginia’s Law’ amid Epstein files scrutiny - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York on Tuesday announces the proposed "Virginia's Law" during a press conference at the Capitol in Washington. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and former victims of Jeffrey Epste»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cyclone Gezani leaves 'monstrous' damage in Madagascar

Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar on Tuesday, lashing the Indian Ocean island nation's second-largest city with gusts of wind reaching 250 kilometres (155 miles) per hour. "It's monstrous. Everything is devastated, roofs have been blown off, floors are flooded, the walls of solid houses ha»»»

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France24 1h

US Commerce Secretary admits Epstein island lunch as pressure mounts to resign

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday acknowledged having lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, as newly released records intensified scrutiny of his past ties to the convicted sex offender and fuelled calls for his resignation. Facing growing calls for his resignation, US Co»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Venezuelan authorities move Machado ally Juan Pablo Guanipa to house arrest

A close ally of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was placed under house arrest Tuesday, detained just hours after his release from prison along with other dissidents jailed under ousted leader Nicolas Maduro. Juan Pablo Guanipa, a former National Assembly vice president, walked out»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Israel moves toward ‘de facto sovereignty’ in West Bank: What changes and why it matters

Dubai: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a series of steps that significantly expand Israeli control over the occupied West Bank. While the full text remains classified, senior ministers have publicly outlined the changes, which do not require further legislative approval and are expected to t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

94 million need cataract surgery, but access lacking: WHO

More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to fix it, the World Health Organisation said Wednesday. Cataracts -- the clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision and can lead to blindness -- are on the rise as populations ge»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ramadan travel deals vs Eid Al Fitr rush: What UAE travellers should do as they face airfare split

Dubai: UAE residents planning holidays around the upcoming school breaks are facing a clear choice: travel during Ramadan for lower fares or wait for Eid Al Fitr and pay significantly more. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.With the academic calendar placing the February»»»

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Masked person sought over kidnap of US TV anchor's 84-year-old mother

New images released by the FBI on Tuesday show a person in a full-face balaclava apparently tampering with a front-door camera outside the home of the mother of a US TV host who has been missing for 10 days. Also Read: ‘We will pay, return our mother’: US news anchor Savannah Guthrie appeals to kid»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Unions rip American Airlines CEO on performance

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is facing pressure from labor unions frustrated with the carrier's financial performance and handling of recent weather disruptions. The airline's union for flight attendants issued a "no confidence" vote in Isom on Monday, while the pilots' union amplified a deman»»»

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RT 2h

NATO members expected to ‘do more’ – US envoy

Washington wants European NATO member states to become less reliant on the US, allowing the latter to shift its focus elsewhere, US envoy to the military bloc, Matthew Whitaker, has said. Since assuming office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused NATO allies of freeloading»»»

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RT 2h

South Korean official in hot water over call to ‘import virgins’

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DPK) has expelled the head of Jindo County, Kim Hee-soo, from its ranks after the regional official called for “importing virgins” from abroad to alleviate the country’s demographic woes. The party convened an extraordinary Supreme Council meeting on Monday to»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Canada's Carney says Trump bridge row will be 'resolved'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to Donald Trump Tuesday and would resolve a row sparked by the US president's threats to block a new bridge between the two countries. Trump said late Monday that the United States should own "at least half" of the under-construction Gordie Howe bri»»»

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UPI 2h

DHS officials defend immigration enforcement during oversight hearing - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons said federal officers lawfully are enforcing immigration law during a House Homeland Security Committee oversight hearing in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Trump administration»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Russian strike on Ukraine kills 4, including 3 young children: official

A Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Bogodukhiv killed four people, including three young children, an official said on Wednesday. Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike, according to regional military head Oleg Synegubov. A 34-year-old man in»»»

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RT 2h

Von der Leyen shelves plans for personal EU spy unit – Politico

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly softening her push to create a spy unit under her direct control after facing significant internal resistance, Politico reported on Monday. The move follows a prolonged standoff with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and reportedly »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 515km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.0, On: 11/02/2026 02:14:53 IST, Lat: 21.15 S, Long: 178.28 W, »»»

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France24 2h

A propos - 'Trump wants to reverse history', professor says as oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink

The island economy was already struggling under the burden of decades of US sanctions, but the situation in Cuba has rapidly deteriorated since Donald Trump signed an executive order, threatening to impose tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to the Caribbean nation. As airlines suspend fl»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Everyone’s talking about Moon Dubai. Is it really happening?

Dubai: Every few months, speculation resurfaces about an ambitious concepts linked to the city—a "Dh5 billion mixed-use development" shaped like the Moon. Social media adds to the momentum, floating possible locations and launch dates, often with striking certainty. The idea first gained traction i»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 515km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.0, On: 11/02/2026 02:14:53 IST, Lat: 21.15 S, Long: 178.28 W, »»»

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France24 3h

EU lawmakers back tougher asylum rules allowing fast-track rejections

EU lawmakers on Tuesday approved changes to the bloc’s asylum system that would allow fast-track rejections and the transfer of asylum seekers to countries deemed “safe”, a move that marks a sharp hardening of European migration policy and has drawn strong criticism from rights groups. EU lawmakers»»»

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France24 3h

Gisele Pelicot publishes memoir of rape trial that shook France

Gisele Pelicot on Tuesday published a memoir reflecting on the landmark rape trial in France that made her a global symbol in the fight against violence against women, after she chose to confront her attackers in open court. Gisele Pelicot, the survivor of mass rapes organised by her husband at the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

11 visa mistakes UAE travellers still make before flying to Europe, UK, US

Dubai: For many UAE residents, international travel is routine. Europe, the UK, and the US feature regularly on itineraries for holidays, business meetings, and family visits. Yet visa refusals across these destinations remain high, often due to avoidable errors rather than complex immigration issu»»»

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France24 4h

Milano Cortina Olympics: Row over medal quality

🥇#Medals breaking and falling as athletes celebrate have sparked a growing row at #MilanoCortina and on social media. Games organisers say the issue has been identified and have asked athletes to return affected medals for repair.⛷️»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

ACI launches export workshop for women entrepreneurs

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) held a specialised workshop on Tuesday to support women-led industrial companies in expanding their exports.The event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Business and Professional Women Association (BPWA), a»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

ACC marks centennial, highlights century of economic contribution

AMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of Jordan’s national economy and a key driver of organised commercial activity since the early years of the state’s formation.»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

ACC certificates of origin rise by 2.7% in January

AMMAN — The number of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) rose by 2.7 per cent in January, compared with the same month last year, reflecting higher exports of goods to Arab and international markets, according to official figures released on Tuesday.Statistical dat»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

10th International Food Exhibition opens in Amman

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah on Tuesday inaugurated the 10th Jordan International Food Exhibition (Jordan Food) at Mecca Mall, featuring both local and international participation.Representing the Prime Minister, Qudah toured the pavilions of the participating companie»»»

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France24 4h

Focus - Failed American dream: Deportees restart their lives in Guatemala

In the year since Donald Trump returned to the White House, more than 350,000 migrants have been deported from the United States. This report takes us to meet several of them in Guatemala. In this central American country, thousands have started to rebuild their lives after their forced removal. FR»»»

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France24 4h

Democrats introduce 'Virginia's law' named for Epstein accuser to end shield for sex traffickers

Victims of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and Congressional Democrats introduced a new bill on Tuesday which would eliminate the statute of limitations for adult victims and would broaden victims' legal recourse.  Congressional ​Democrats introduced legislation on Tuesday that they s»»»

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France24 4h

Trump administration to repeal legal cornerstone of US climate regulations

The Trump administration is set to repeal an Obama-era regulation that serves as the basis for combating greenhouse gas emissions in the US, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's administration is set to finalise on Thursday its repeal of a f»»»

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France24 4h

US blockade deepens Cuba energy crisis

The United States has effectively severed Cuba’s access to its primary petroleum sources in Venezuela and Mexico through political pressure. The Caribbean nation is reeling from a US-ordered halt in oil shipments from Caracas after American troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro last mont»»»

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France24 4h

FBI releases images of masked suspect in kidnapping of TV anchor Guthrie's mother

On Tuesday, the FBI released images of a masked individual, described as “armed”, who appeared to be tampering with the front-door camera at the home of the mother of NBC presenter Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie, now missing for ten days, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, »»»

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France24 4h

Colombia's Petro says he survived assassination attempt

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that he had survived an assassination attempt Monday night while travelling by helicopter. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he had escaped an assassination attempt hours earlier, after months of warnings about an alleged plot by drug»»»

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France24 4h

ICE raids target Minnesota families as US citizens face arrest

A family in Minnesota in the United States has been hiding inside their home for the past month, fearing that they could be arrested by ICE and deported to Honduras. A climate of fear reigns in their town, with locals monitoring ICE patrols. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.»»»

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France24 4h

'Trump wants to reverse history', professor says as oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink

The island economy was already struggling under the burden of decades of US sanctions, but the situation in Cuba has rapidly deteriorated since Donald Trump signed an executive order, threatening to impose tariffs on countries that sell or provide oil to the Caribbean nation. As airlines suspend fl»»»

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France24 4h

Borzou Daragahi: Trump seeks peace of JCPOA after going nuclear on Obama's Iran deal

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Iranian-American veteran journalist Borzou Daragahi, offering a deeper perspective of the geopolitics and diplomacy at play. What we’re witnessing is a last-ditch effort to avoid a military confrontation that feels dangerously close. Both Washington and Tehr»»»

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France24 4h

Eye on Africa - UN warns of ongoing fatal drone strikes on civilians in Sudan's Kordofan

In tonight's edition: The UN human rights chief warns ⁠that fatal drone strikes on civilians are persisting in Sudan. Also, a week after the latest batch of documents was released from the Epstein Files, the names of several high-profile African figures are included in them. And a cultura»»»

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France24 4h

Kenya FM slams Russia's use of its citizens as 'cannon fodder', announces visit to Moscow

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced Tuesday that he would visit Moscow in March following the deaths of Kenyans who had fallen victim to recruitment networks and were promised lucrative jobs before being sent to Ukraine's front lines.  Kenya on Tuesday condemned as "unacceptable»»»

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France24 4h

Perspective - Sudan has seen 'more than a thousand days of starvation': Norwegian Refugee Council

Charities and NGOs are urging the world to do more to prevent a looming catastrophe in Sudan. With the country in an almost three-year-long civil war, the Norwegian Refugee Council is amongst those saying the people of South Kordofan region are now at the centre of the fighting. Humanitarian groups»»»

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