Ukrainian investor expands development in Poland for millions of euros
Focus Estate Fund has announced further expansion on the Polish retail real estate market, planning to allocate a significant share of the €300 million it intends to invest across Europe over the next three to four years. The Ukrainian-backed investor, active in Poland since 2016, specializes in re»»»
PKP PLK has chance for PLN 7 bln from SAFE to invest in railway projects
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe is breaking investment records, with the value of contracted and tendered railway projects more than tripling from PLN 17.3 billion at the end of 2023 to PLN 54.4 billion by the end of 2025. Further growth is expected in 2026, driven by major tenders, including new rail l»»»
Seven largest fuel networks in Poland had 4,516 stations at end of ‘25
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Hezbollah mourns the death of Commander Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek), a martyr of jihad and resistance: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Singapore to Launch Space Agency in Response to Global Investment Surge
Singapore will launch its own space agency on April 1 as it bids to "fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy", the country's trade ministry announced on Monday. "Singapore's strengths in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineerin»»»
BTS heads to Dubai as all seven members reunite for overseas schedule
Dubai: BTS will officially be in Dubai. All seven members of the global K-pop phenomenon were spotted departing from Incheon Airport in Korea around 6:30 PM UAE time. Jin, Namjoon, Taehyung, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook were seen with their luggage and management team at the airport. Korean med»»»
Justice Minister Orders Review, Suspends Sofia Central Prison Head over Evelin "Brendo" Banev Release Bid
The outgoing Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev has ordered a review of the grounds cited by the Sofia Prison head in proposing the conditional early release of inmate Evelin Banev, the Justice Ministry said in a press release on Monday. Earlier on Monday, head of the Sofia Central Prison, Borislav C»»»
Japan Retrieves Rare Earth-rich Mud from Seabed to Lower Reliance on China
Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. The deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu's successful gathered the sediment at a depth of nearly 6,000 »»»
Algeria Inaugurates Strategic Railway to Giant Sahara Mine
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune inaugurated a nearly 1,000-kilometre (621-mile) desert railway to transport iron ore from a giant mine, one of the longest in the country. The line will bring iron ore from the Gara Djebilet deposit in the south to the city of Bechar located 950 kilometres no»»»
FM: Jordan will not be "battleground or launching pad" against Iran
AMMAN, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed on Monday that his country will not be a battleground in any regional conflict or a launching pad for any military action against Iran.The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that Minister Safadi and»»»
Iran rules out transfer of enriched nuclear material abroad amid ongoing talks
TEHRAN, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Iran's Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council for Foreign Policy, Ali Bagheri, on Monday affirmed that enriched nuclear material "will not be" transferred to any other country.The Iranian Tasnim News Agency quoted Bagheri as saying that Iranian off»»»
Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use
Elon Musk's efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks have "delivered real results", a Ukrainian official said. Praising the SpaceX founder as "a true champion of freedom and a true friend of the Ukrainian people", defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Musk had swiftl»»»
Man dies after crash between lorry and car
A man has died following a collision between a lorry and a car in County Cavan. Shortly before 07:30 local time on Monday, emergency services and gardaí (Irish police) responded to the collision on the R192 at Corcloughan, Shercock. The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at th»»»
Second round of Russia, Ukraine, U.S. peace talks to take place in UAE - UPI.com
Russia's strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine have continued despite apprarent progress in diplomatic efforts to stem the bloodshed, including a pause in attacks on Kyiv requested by President Trump and two more days of three-way negotiations hosted by the UAE scheduled to get underway on Wednesd»»»
Costa Rica elects Laura Fernandez president in first round - UPI.com
Laura Fernandez Delgado of the Sovereign People (Pueblo Soberano) party celebrates after winning the presidential elections in San Jose, Costa Rica, on Sunday. Costa Ricans also elected 57 members of the Legislative Assembly for the 2026–2030 term. Photo by Jeffrey Arguedas/EPA Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Laur»»»
Macut to attend World Governments Summit 2026 on February 3-5
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut will be on a working visit to Dubai from February 3 through 5 for World Government Summit 2026, the Serbian government announced on Monday. Macut will speak at the main session of the event and at a panel on the future of mobility, and is also due to have numerous »»»
Air India Dreamliner grounded after possible fuel switch 'defect'
New Delhi: An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner was grounded after its fuel control switch failed to remain in the “run” position twice and moved to “cutoff” during engine start-up, NDTV reported. An Air India spokesperson said that they were” aware that one of our pilots has reported a possible defe»»»
Olive oil promotional event in Ivory Coast
Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP)- Tunisia's embassy in Ivory Coast organised recently an olive oil promotional event, in collaboration with the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX).The event is held as part of leveraging economic diplomacy and boosting joint efforts...»»»
Air India grounds Boeing 787-8 after pilot flags fuel switch issue
Air India on Monday said it has temporarily grounded one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft after a pilot reported a potential fault in the fuel control switch. The airline confirmed that the aircraft was taken out of service immediately as a precaution. “Safety is our top priority,” an Air India spokesp»»»
‘TODAY’ anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother reported missing - UPI.com
Nancy Guthrie is described as about 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Photo courtesy of Pima County Sheriff's Department/X Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The 84-year-old mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in Arizona. Nancy Guthrie h»»»
Vazrazhdane Will Not Take Part in President's Talks with Parties in Parliament on Caretaker PM
Vazrazhdane will not take part in President Iliana Iotova’s consultations with parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure to appoint a caretaker prime minister, the party's press centre said. On Tuesday, Iotova will meet with representatives of the parliamentary gro»»»
Bulgaria Freezes: Temperatures Plunge to Minus 14°C Across the Country on Tuesday
On Tuesday, February 3, Bulgaria will experience widespread low temperatures, with some areas dropping as low as minus 14 degrees Celsius. Morning fog is expected in lowlands and plains, while cloud cover will be scattered to dense across much of the country. In the northern regions and the high pl»»»
'Sell America' to Global Realignment: BRICS De-Dollarization Helps Handle US-Driven Financial Storm
The sell-off of US assets is a harbinger of "a new world trade and power order," Paul Goncharoff, veteran financial analyst and general director of consulting firm Goncharoff LCC, tells Sputnik. Global investors have recently been reducing exposure to US assets - what's behind the trend? "This tren»»»
The Battle of Stalingrad: When Russia Turned the tide of World War II
February 2, 1943, marks the end of the pivotal battle of World War II – the Battle of Stalingrad. It started on July 17, 1942, when Nazi German armies, following their defeat at Moscow, pushed towards resource-rich southern regions of the Soviet Union.By October 1942, the Nazis managed to force the»»»
Hezbollah hails late Haj Ali Hassan Salhab (Haj Malek) as a leading figure in the group, a maker of its victories, and a tireless commander even in the face of great hardships: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump ‘jokes’ about adding three new US states
US President Donald Trump has said he plans to expand the country by adding Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as new states, later describing the remarks as a joke, the Washington Post has reported, citing eyewitnesses. Trump reportedly made the comments at the annual Alfalfa Club dinner on Saturday»»»
US not ready to strike Iran – WSJ
The US is not ready to strike Iran as it needs to deploy more air defenses to the Middle East to be able to repel a possible retaliation, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unnamed American officials. Over the past few weeks, Washington has dispatched what US President Donald Trump descri»»»
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. The deep-sea drilling vessel Chikyu's successful gathered the sediment at a depth of nearly 6,000 »»»
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America fights back to protect industries
China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and geopolitical moves. The world's second-largest economy has become a major trading partner for many Latin American natio»»»
Qatar and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening media cooperation
RIYADH: Senior media officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia have held talks in Riyadh aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries' media sectors. Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Media HE Salman bin Yousef Al »»»
Why is it called Snow Moon, Hunger Moon, and Storm Moon?
The Snow Moon, aka "Hunger Moon" or “Storm Moon”, is the full moon of February which has captivated humans for centuries. While its name evokes images of frosty Northern Hemisphere winters, its beauty transcends seasons and borders, shining brightly even in tropical and desert skies. Why is called »»»
Son of Norway’s crown princess to go on trial on rape and other charges
Oslo: The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit will go on trial Tuesday on multiple charges including rape in a high-profile case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, just as his mother said that she showed “poor judgment” in having contact with Jeffrey Epstein in the pa»»»
Heavy rains flood farmland near Larissa
Heavy rains in central Greece have caused the Pineios River to overflow, flooding areas around the city of Larissa. Farmland and crops in the affected zones have been inundated, leaving farmers on high alert. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and warn that continued rainfall co»»»
Video surfaces showing 27-year-old before fatal abduction in Nea Peramos
Authorities have released a video showing a 27-year-old man moments before he was abducted and later found murdered in a stream in Nea Peramos, west of Athens. Police said a passerby discovered the 27-year-old’s body in a stream on Sunday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m. The victim had no criminal recor»»»
Sofia Prison Chief Proposes Evelin "Brendo" Banev for Early Release
The head of the Sofia Central Prison, Borislav Chorbanski, has proposed that Evelin “Brendo” Banev, who has been serving a sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering, be granted early release, the Sofia City Court (SCC) reported to BTA on Monday. At the time the proposal was submitted last »»»
5,660 properties, Dh1b invested: Kuwaiti buyers deepen footprint in Sharjah market
Sharjah: The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department has revealed figures highlighting the rapid growth of real estate investments by citizens of Kuwait, reaffirming the depth and strength of the historical and economic ties between the UAE and Kuwait. The data showed that total Kuwaiti investm»»»
Kuwaiti media professionals highlight role of Saudi Forum in developing media capabilities
By: Khaled Al-Shammari RIYADH, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Some Kuwaiti media professionals on Monday stressed the importance of the Saudi Media Forum as a platform for exchanging Arab and international media experiences.Former Minister of Information and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Al-Nahar, Sami Al-Nisf, told »»»
Kuwait security forces detain criminal gang for online banking fraud
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti security forces have arrested a criminal gang comprised of Arab nationals found to have been complicit in an array of banking fraud activities, which include forgery and money laundering, the interior ministry said on Monday.The arrest, supervised by First Deputy Pri»»»
Maternity hospital in Osh reopened after major renovations - | 24.KG
The maternity ward at the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital has been officially reopened after major renovations. According to the Ministry of Health’s press center, the maternity hospital was built and commissioned in 1968. Since then, no major renovations have been carried out, with on»»»
Adylbek Kasymaliev arrives in UAE on working visit - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a working visit at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. During the visit, the Cabinet Cha»»»
Egypt fast-tracks legislation to protect children from harmful online content
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Monday that Egypt is finalising a legislative framework to protect children from harmful social media content, which will include a mandate for digital platforms to maintain local legal representatives to be held accountable for violations. Speaking at a meet»»»
Egypt’s PM orders acceleration of coastal protection projects to counter climate change
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday ordered the immediate resolution of any financial or technical obstacles hindering the completion of Egypt’s coastal protection projects, citing the urgent need to address climate change risks. The directive followed a meeting to review the executive status»»»
Egypt’s engineering exports target $7.5bn in 2026 after record-breaking year
Egypt’s engineering industries delivered a historic export performance in 2025, with overseas shipments reaching around $6.5bn—up 13% year on year and the highest level ever recorded by the sector—according to the Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE). The result marks a dramatic rise from $2.»»»
FRA raises microfinance ceiling to EGP 292,000, expands microinsurance coverage
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued Decision No. 1 of 2026, raising the maximum financing limit for microenterprise funding provided by companies, associations, and civil society institutions from EGP 266,000 to EGP 292,000. In parallel, the Authority issued Decision No. 2 of 2026, »»»
Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years - UPI.com
Jan. 30 (UPI) -- A Wisconsin man drove across the country during a snowstorm to be reunited with the dog he lost four years ago in Philadelphia. The Animal Care & Control Team of Philly said a dog was brought in as a stray earlier this month and scanned for a microchip. The chip identified her as C»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli occupation forces shelled the outskirts of the town of Ramya with several artillery rounds - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli occupation forces shelled the outskirts of the town of Ramya with several artillery»»»
Container Traffic at Morocco's Tanger Med Port Rises 8% in 2025
Morocco's Tanger Med Port said on Monday it maintained its position as the Mediterranean and Africa's leading port, handling 11.1 million containers in 2025, up 8.4% from a year earlier. The growth was partly driven by the expansion of a terminal operated by APM Terminals, the port authority said i»»»
UK summons Russia's Amb., revokes accreditation of Russian diplomat
LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The United Kingdom summoned on Monday the Russian Ambassador to the country, Andre Kelin, for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat, a step taken in retaliation for the unprovoked expulsion of a British diplomat last month.In a statement, the Foreign, C»»»
KFAS opens nominations for Jaber Al-Ahmad Young Researchers Award 2026
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) on Monday opened nominations for the 2026 Jaber Al-Ahmad Young Researchers Award (37th edition), dedicated to Kuwaiti PhD holders in six scientific fields.In a press statement, KFAS said the award carries a prize of KD»»»