A Ukrainian-born Russian man suspected of shooting and seriously wounding Vladimir Alekseyev, a senior Russian military intelligence officer, has been arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia, the FSB security service said Sunday. The incident comes amid a series of attacks on high-ranking Russia»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned on Sunday after admitting he had advised the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a decision criticised over his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Embattled British Prime Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: American golfer Patrick Reed was crowned champion of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which kicked off last Thursday and concluded today at Doha Golf Club, with the participation of 144 world-ranked professional players representing 44 countries. The final day w»»»

A delegation from the Sharjah Ports and Border Points Organising Committee visited the Al Rawdah border crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and operational integration between the two sides. The delegation was headed by Mohamm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met Sunday with Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Panama, HE Julio Molto, who is visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation ties between the two countries, ways to enhance»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) announced the launch of the "Eskan" smart application, the officially approved platform for delivering government housing services in the State of Qatar, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital transformation and develop»»»

DOHA: American golfer Patrick Reed was crowned champion of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship at Doha Golf Club. The championship saw the participation of144 world-ranked professional players representing 44 countries. The final day witnessed intense competition among the leadi»»»

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed further prison sentences of seven-and-a-half years by an Iranian court, her lawyer has said. The human rights activist was sentenced to six years for "gathering and collusion", and one-and-a-half years for "propaganda activities" by a court »»»

Doha, Qatar: Observed annually, National Sports Day has grown into a nationwide celebration of physical activity, wellness, and community spirit. Across fields, arenas, and stadiums, movement is expected to take the centre stage as people of all ages are encouraged to promote healthier lifestyles a»»»

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday called for the rapid deployment of an international stability force to monitor a ceasefire in Gaza and emphasised Cairo’s ongoing efforts to reach a consensual settlement regarding the Iranian nuclear file. In a telephone call with Greek Foreign Min»»»

When the next mission to the International Space Station blasts off from Florida next week, a special keepsake will be hitching a ride: a small stuffed rabbit. American astronaut and mother, Jessica Meir, one of the four-member crew, revealed Sunday that she'll take with her the cuddly toy that bel»»»

As globalization is fading and a multipolar world emerging, the question of identity is essential for people not to get lost. Between the abstract multicultural ideal and homogeneity aspirations, Russia presents itself as a unique ‘middle way’. Certainly, international law distinguishes between the»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has branded Ukraine an “enemy” over its demands that Hungary stop buying Russian oil and gas. Budapest has resisted the EU’s attempts to phase out Russian energy supplies as part of sanctions imposed on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, which escalated in Febru»»»

Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa has set the official amounts and cash values for Zakat Al Fitr, Fidyah and related Ramadan payments for 2026, following a field price study conducted with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The council said Zakat Al Fitr is fixed at 2.5 kg of rice per person, or D»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has announced that more than 300 companies were registered during Web Summit Qatar 2026, while around 2,300 firms submitted applications for business licensing across a range of key sectors. In a statement, the QFC said the applications were concentrate»»»

Bulgarian authorities said on Sunday they found the bodies of three suspects wanted over a triple murder linked to an allegedly shady NGO which one prosecutor said was like something out of TV series Twin Peaks. The three — two men and a 15-year-old boy — were found on Sunday, dead from gunshots, i»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, quit on Sunday, saying he took responsibility for advising Starmer to name Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US despite his known links to Jeffrey Epstein. After new files revealed the depth of the Labour veteran's relations»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Dozens of settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al Aqsa Mosque on Sunday and performed Talmudic rituals under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces. The settlers stormed the mosque through the Mughrabi Gate, and performed provocative tours and Talmudic rituals in its »»»

Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison after she began a hunger strike, supporters said Sunday. Mohammadi’s supporters cited her lawyer, who spoke to Mohammadi. The lawyer, Mostafa Nili, confirmed the sentence on X, saying it had been handed do»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a decisive mandate after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to a landslide victory in the February 8 general election, in the process consolidating power in the House of Representatives and reshaping Japan’s political landscape for at least»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a decisive mandate after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to a landslide victory in the February 8 general election, in the process consolidating power in the House of Representatives and reshaping Japan’s political landscape for at least»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a decisive mandate after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to a landslide victory in the February 8 general election, in the process consolidating power in the House of Representatives and reshaping Japan’s political landscape for at least»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a decisive mandate after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to a landslide victory in the February 8 general election, in the process consolidating power in the House of Representatives and reshaping Japan’s political landscape for at least»»»

The world faces escalating and uneven costs from climate adaptation as rising temperatures, extreme weather events and sea-level rise strain public finances and economic productivity, according to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute. »»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a decisive mandate after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to a landslide victory in the February 8 general election, in the process consolidating power in the House of Representatives and reshaping Japan’s political landscape for at least»»»

The world faces escalating and uneven costs from climate adaptation as rising temperatures, extreme weather events and sea-level rise strain public finances and economic productivity, according to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute. »»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a decisive mandate after her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) stormed to a landslide victory in the February 8 general election, in the process consolidating power in the House of Representatives and reshaping Japan’s political landscape for at least»»»

The world faces escalating and uneven costs from climate adaptation as rising temperatures, extreme weather events and sea-level rise strain public finances and economic productivity, according to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute. »»»

The world faces escalating and uneven costs from climate adaptation as rising temperatures, extreme weather events and sea-level rise strain public finances and economic productivity, according to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute. »»»

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the US is urging Ukraine and Russia to end their war before the start of summer, ahead of the US key mid-term elections. Zelenskiy told reporters at the weekend that Donald Trump’s delegation to th»»»

MILAN: President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended part of the competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, hosted by Italy from February 6 to 22, with the participation of elite athletes from arou»»»

The toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday rose to five dead, state media reported, as rescuers searched for survivors in the second such incident in weeks. The state-run National News Agency reported "the collapse of an old building" in Tripoli's Bab Al Tabb»»»

Tunis, Feb 8 (TAP) - The journey time aboard the rapid train between Bardo and Barcelona Square stations will not exceed seven minutes once works are completed, Tunis Rapid Railway Network Company (RFR) CEO Hichem Kaderi indicated.In an interview...»»»

The world faces escalating and uneven costs from climate adaptation as rising temperatures, extreme weather events and sea-level rise strain public finances and economic productivity, according to new research from the McKinsey Global Institute. »»»

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the US is urging Ukraine and Russia to end their war before the start of summer, ahead of the US key mid-term elections. Zelenskiy told reporters at the weekend that Donald Trump’s delegation to th»»»

Gold prices in Egypt’s local market declined by EGP 150, or 2.2%, over the past week, even as global gold prices posted gains, reflecting a correction driven by a narrowing pricing gap between local and international markets. According to a report issued by online gold and jewellery trading platfor»»»

Egyptian asset manager engazaat plans to invest more than $100m over the next two years to support its regional expansion in climate infrastructure, the company announced on Sunday. The investment is part of a total project pipeline valued at $250m. The firm, which specialises in water-energy-food »»»

Egypt is preparing to launch a new digital system for the National Social Insurance Authority that will provide a total of 95 electronic services to citizens within six months of its rollout, Gamal Awad, head of the authority, said on Sunday. The first phase of the system’s implementation will feat»»»

Excessive workload, pressure and insecurity are just some of the reasons that cause stress in humans. Similarly, animals also face stress; the loud bangs of fireworks at Easter or a sudden change in environment is enough to upset them. But did you know that plants also get stressed? And when this h»»»

Kazakhstan Team C clinched first place in the Hostage Rescue Challenge on Day 2 of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, edging out strong competition with a score of 109 points. Dubai Police A finished a close second with108 points, while China Team B secured third place with 107 points, underscoring the n»»»

Port Sudan: The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday called out the international silence over the war crimes being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur and Kordofan regions. In a statement, the Ministry underlined that the government of Sudan is committed to ending the w»»»

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has demanded that neighboring Eritrea "immediately" withdraw its forces from Ethiopian territory, condemning what it described as "incursions" by Eritrean troops into its land. Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said in a message to his Eritrean counterpart that deve»»»

Two identical twins on trial for murder in France have confounded attempts to determine which one pulled the trigger because they have the same DNA, French media report. The 33-year-old brothers are among five defendants on trial near Paris, accused of a double murder and several subsequent attempt»»»

Milan: H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended part of the competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, hosted by Italy from 6 to 22 February, with the participation of elite athletes from a»»»

Share: Kuwait added eight hospitals in Lebanon to its national sanctions list, a move taken under measures implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions issued under Chapter VII, which relate to counterterrorism and the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The »»»

Doha, February 08 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) announced today the launch of the discounted consumer goods list for the month of Ramadan, which includes more than 1,000 items, in coordination with major retail outlets in the country. In a statement today, the Ministry said t»»»

The Abu Dhabi Masters Games 2026 continued to deliver high-energy competition and international flair on its third day, as athletes aged 30 and above from across the globe competed in a celebration of experience, endurance, and sporting excellence. Running from 6 to 15 February, the championship un»»»

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...»»»