Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike Iran. The comments from the 86-year-old Ali Khamenei are the most-direct threat he’s made s»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced a temporary road closure on Tunb Al Kubra Street, affecting traffic heading towards Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street. According to the advisory, the closure will remain in place until Monday, 2 February 2026, at 6:00am, and applies to a specific section of the »»»

Bengaluru, India: When India's comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: introduce children to the country's vast universe of gods, legends and history. Nearly six decades later, the comic, known simply as ACK and meaning "immortal illustrated stories", is st»»»

The Albanian government has announced compensation for 15 municipalities affected by wildfires during last summer, covering the period June 15 to September 15, 2025, Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday. Rama stated that the payouts have been processed through the National Agency for Civil Protectio»»»

Paris, France: French IT giant Capgemini said Sunday it was selling its subsidiary working for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency amid international controversy over the deaths of two people in ICE operations. "The divestiture process of this business will be initiated immediat»»»

Damascus, Feb.01 (SANA) Syria’s participation in the Gulfood 2026 international food exhibition in Dubai yielded positive results, as national companies held direct meetings and reached practical understandings with importers and international firms to export Syrian food products, reinforcing the r»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: Americans should understand that any war they initiate will inevitably expand into a regional conflict 01-02-2026 11:37 AM L»»»

The last rites of Dubai-based businessman and Confident Group chairman CJ Roy, who allegedly died by suicide on January 30, were held in Bengaluru on Sunday morning. Public viewing of his mortal remains took place at Nature's Cascade on Bannerghatta Road from 9 am to 2 pm IST, followed by funeral p»»»

Washington, United States: Travel misery was set to continue Sunday as a powerful snowstorm blasted southern US states, bringing subzero temperatures to regions not accustomed to the deadly winter conditions. The latest bout of extreme weather came about a week after a monster storm pummeled a wide»»»

President Trump has confirmed Iran is in "serious discussions" with the US following the steady build-up of American military forces in the Gulf. The US president said he hoped negotiations with Iran would lead to something "acceptable", as tensions between the two countries remain high. Iran's top»»»

After more than a year of suspending most of its humanitarian activities in areas controlled by the Houthi movement, amid the arrest of dozens of local staff and the seizure of assets and property, the United Nations has declared that its relationship with the group has reached a dead end. The deve»»»

Israel said Sunday it was terminating the humanitarian operations of the international charity Doctors Without Borders in Gaza after the organization failed to provide a list of its Palestinian staff. "The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism is moving to terminate the activities»»»

The medical team at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) has successfully treated a patient who sustained superficial and deep second-degree burns, providing comprehensive care using the latest therapeutic technologies alongside the dedicated efforts of multidisciplinary medical teams that supporte»»»

Question: I am a housemaid. I would like to know what procedures I should follow to file a case and claim my rights from my employer. Do I need to pay any court fees? Answer: To claim your rights, you must first file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). The Mi»»»

MUSCAT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Gulf countries ranked ninth globally in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices in 2024, reported GCC-Stat on Sunday, with a total output of approximately USD 2.3 trillion, confirming its position as an influential economic power at the international level.Th»»»

TEHRAN, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Iranian authorities announced Sunday that a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Asaluyeh in Bushehr Province, southwest Iran, with no reports of casualties or damage.The Seismological Center of Tehran University said in a statement that the quake occurred at 8:41 a.m»»»

Qatari prime minister visited Tehran on Saturday and held meetings with Iranian foreign minister and a top security official, Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who is also Qatar’s Foreign Minister, met with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme»»»

The Dacia Sandero has emerged as the best-selling new car in Europe for 2025, maintaining a strong presence at the top of retail sales charts since 2017. Last year, global sales of the model reached 289,295 units. In Europe, roughly one in every 55 cars sold is a Sandero, while in the retail segmen»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian Parliament has recognized the armed forces of the European Union countries as terrorist organizations in retaliation for the EU's decision regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday. "Acco»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yedioth Ahronoth cites sources: Rafah Crossing was opened today on trial basis, people passage to be allowed on Monday 01-02-2026 10:24 AM »»»

Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday following months of urging from humanitarian organizations, though access is limited to the movement of people. The reopening comes as violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Palestinian territo»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, patronized and attended the flag hoist ceremony at Bayan Palace, marking the beginning of national celebrations.His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Ministe»»»

Elon Musk said on Sunday that steps SpaceX had taken to stop the 'unauthorized' use of Starlink by Russia seemed to have worked. "Looks like the steps we took ‌to stop ‌the unauthorized ‌use of ⁠Starlink by ‌Russia have worked. Let us know if more needs to be done," SpaceX CEO Musk said on ⁠X. Ukra»»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens tonight at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), building on the strong momentum of previous editions and reinforcing Qatar’s position as a growing global hub for technology, innovation and startups. Addressing a press conference today, February »»»

Tunis, Feb. 1 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is sometimes densly cloudy in northern coasts with scattered showers, temporarily cloudy elsewhere. The wind is blowing west strong to relatively strong near coasts, in heights and in the north and...»»»

The national security adviser to Slovakia's prime minister has resigned after documents released by the US showed he exchanged messages about girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Robert Fico announced he had accepted Miroslav Lajčák's departure in a video message on Satur»»»

Lorenskog, Norway: Skiers swish down the slope, no sun or sky in sight. It may be the middle of winter high up in the North, but lack of snow has Norwegians flocking to an indoor ski centre near Oslo. In Norway, the saying goes that babies are born with skis on their feet. With opening ceremony of »»»

Come Thursday, barring a last-minute change, the final treaty in the world that restricted nuclear weapon deployment will be over. New START, the last nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow after decades of agreements dating to the Cold War, is set to expire, and with it restrictions on the t»»»

US President Donald Trump has said that American oil companies are going to Venezuela in light of the South American country’s latest push to incentivize foreign investment in its energy sector. In early January, US commandos conducted a raid on the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, abducting President »»»

If your phone lights up with a message promising quick cash for barely lifting a finger, pause. Then pause again. Dubai Police are warning residents about a surge in fake part-time, remote job scams — and yes, they’re getting sneakier. The pitch is always dreamy: work from home, flexible hours, sim»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Chief Mohammad Eslami: We are still in a state of war and take threats seriously 31-01-2026 18:25 PM Lat»»»

The mayor of Suakin dreams of a rebirth for his town, an ancient Red Sea port spared by the wars that have marked Sudan's history but reduced to ruins by the ravages of time. "It was called the 'White City'," for its unique buildings made of coral stone taken from the seabed, said mayor Abu Mohamed»»»

Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs. China is the world's largest consumer of gold, which is traditionally purchased by families to mark special occasio»»»

More than 500 divorce cases were registered across four UAE jurisdictions last year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Justice. Official statistics show that 519 divorces were recorded in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and through the Sharjah Courts. Also Read: Abu Dhabi Civil Famil»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned residents of a sharp rise in fraudulent messages targeting individuals across the country, urging the public to remain vigilant, report suspicious communications and avoid engaging with unknown senders. The council said scam messages increased by»»»

Dubai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced customs duty relief and trade facilitation measures in Budget 2026–27 to support exports, domestic manufacturing, and critical sectors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For exporters of marine, leather, and »»»

On Feb. 1, 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session. Only three of the six justices were present so there was no quorum. 1 of 7 | On February 1, 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session. Only three of the six justices were pres»»»

Newly disclosed US government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epstein's links to powerful individuals around the world. The fallout comes just a day af»»»

European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to defend their territories. But despite those efforts, NATO’s credibility as a unified force under US leadership has taken a huge hit over the past year as trust »»»

Foreign travel activity picked up noticeably toward the end of 2025, with both outbound trips by Bulgarians and inbound visits by foreigners posting their strongest growth in months, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. In December 2025, Bulgarian citizens made a total of 773.»»»

Agricultural land prices across the European Union continued to rise in 2024, with Eurostat data showing a clear upward trend both in sales values and rental costs, although developments varied significantly by country. On average, one hectare of arable land in the EU was priced at about 15,224 eur»»»

From today, payments in Bulgaria are made exclusively in euros, with the lev no longer accepted as legal tender in everyday transactions. Despite the full switch to the single currency, the stricter oversight of pricing practices remains in force and will continue for several more months. Until Jun»»»

Hezbollah announced on Saturday that it will not cooperate with authorities in disarming its weapons north of the Litani River. Hezbollah MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan said: “Lebanon did everything asked of it. We have absolutely nothing else to offer or speak about north of the Litani.” Army Commander»»»

Travel misery was set to continue Sunday as a powerful snowstorm blasted southern US states, bringing subzero temperatures to regions not accustomed to the deadly winter conditions. The latest bout of extreme weather came about a week after a monster storm pummeled a wide swath of the United States»»»

Dubai: Most Muslim countries are expected to attempt to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, February 17, but astronomers say the sighting will be astronomically impossible or unfeasible across the Arab and Islamic world, making Thursday, February 19, the most likely fir»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The NATO-ICI Regional Centre in Kuwait, in cooperation with the Regional Public Affairs Centre (PARC), is hosting a training course on the fundamentals of public affairs from February 1 to 5, 2026.The training course is with the participation of 24 representatives from membe»»»

Doha: Amid an incredible attendance of spectators marked by epic success, the curtain fell on the 8th Katara Boxing Championship in Doha yesterday. The three-day competition, organised by the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF), was held in both the amateur and professional categories. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has invited stakeholders and specialists to attend a specialised agricultural field guidance day organised by the Agricultural Research Department, focusing on the study of the impact of using plant-based biopesticides on the quality and safety of tom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw ceremony for the Second GCC Women’s University Sports Tournament was held last Wednesday at Education City Stadium. The event will be hosted by the Qatari capital, Doha, from February 6 to 11, with wide participation from female students representing universities across the Gu»»»

Canberra, Australia: Six people, including two children, were injured in a house fire in Queensland, Australia, and were taken to hospital Sunday morning. Local emergency services reported that upon receiving the call, teams rushed to the scene, located more than 1,000 km northwest of the state cap»»»