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Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Havana: Cuba's tourism sector suffered a sharp decline in 2025, with shortages of basic goods repelling visitors even before the United States began strangling the island's fuel supply. Around 1.8 million people visited the Caribbean island last year, down 17.8 percent from the previous year, the n»»»

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Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo sign in Doha the terms of reference stemming from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

Doha: The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo / March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) have signed the terms of reference stemming from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. This occurred at the conclusion of the meeting of the Ceasefire Oversight»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met on Monday with Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates, HE Suhail bin Mohamed Al Mazrouei. Discussions during the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the 21st International »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 38m

Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island Is Public State Property Managed by Culture Ministry

Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island is public state property and has been managed by the Ministry of Culture since 2012, the Ministry reported on Monday in response to inquiries about the status and development of the island. The statement also says that Sts Cyricus and Julitta Island is one of the most»»»

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UPI 49m

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil, Staten Island Chuck predict 6 more weeks of winter - UPI.com

Punxsutawney Phil, seen here in 2012, predicted another six weeks of winter when he saw his shadow Monday morning. File Photo by George M Powers/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Famed Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter. Phi»»»

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Kathimerini 50m

Forensic details revealed in killing of 27-year-old; mother urges privacy

Forensic examinations have revealed critical details in the death of a 27-year-old man found Sunday in a stream in Nea Peramos, west of Athens. The victim was kidnapped on January 26 while walking in Elefsina and held captive for five to six days, according to investigators, who said food found in »»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Minister of Endowments highlights investment in human capital as best path towards sustainability

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem affirmed that institutional excellence is the outcome of sincere work, dedication in performance, and professionalism in assuming responsibility, stressing that investing in human capital is the optimal pat»»»

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Amir visits 'Art Basel Qatar' exhibition

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the "Art Basel Qatar" exhibition on Monday evening at M7, Qatar's epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and technology, and the Doha Design District in Msheireb. During his tour of the exhibition, His Highne»»»

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BBC 1h

Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

Voters in Texas have sent another warning to Republicans that they may be facing fierce political headwinds in a critical election year. A special election for a state Senate seat on Saturday saw the Democratic candidate, union leader Taylor Rehmet, win by a 14-point margin. But that doesn't tell t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed meets with IMF Managing Director, discusses global economic developments, avenues of cooperation

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during the preliminary day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. Under the the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir visits 'Art Basel Qatar' exhibition

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the 'Art Basel Qatar' exhibition on Monday evening at M7, Qatar's epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and technology, and the Doha Design District in Msheireb. During his tour of t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iotova to Start Talks with Parties in Parliament on Caretaker Prime Minister

President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary floor groups on appointing a caretaker prime minister, the President’s administration said here on Monday. Iotova will meet representatives of GERB-UDF and Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) on Tuesday. Prime Minister »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President, Vice President welcome guests participating in World Governments Summit 2026

Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed guests of the UAE participating in the World Governments Summit 2026, which begins tomorrow in Dubai and runs for thr»»»

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UPI 1h

Bondi announces 2 more arrests from Minnesota church protest - UPI.com

1 of 4 | U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of two more people on Monday in relation to an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota last month. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of two more people on M»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Military Exercises to Light Up Skies above Kazanlak after Sunset

Luminous objects that may appear above the Tyulbeto Training Centre in Kazanlak on Tuesday are part of specific military exercises, the 61st Stryamska Mechanized Infantry Brigade press service reported. The exercises will take place after sunset. The press release notes that this particular exercis»»»

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RT 1h

Von der Leyen’s rule ‘not good’ for EU – ex-commissioner

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen runs a system that silences those working under her, a former commissioner who served during her first term has claimed. Nicolas Schmit, who represented Luxembourg as the commissioner for jobs and social rights from 2019 to 2024, has joined several»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Who is the penguin appearing in many social media campaigns in Qatar?

Doha, Qatar: In January 2026, a short video of a lone penguin calmly walking away from its colony toward the icy mountains of Antarctica returned to social media and quickly became one of the year’s biggest viral moments. Online users called it the “Nihilist Penguin,” turning the bird into a symbol»»»

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RT 1h

At least 177 killed in Pakistan crackdown on insurgents – media

At least 177 insurgents have been killed in a security crackdown in Pakistan following coordinated attacks that left more than 50 people dead, the country’s Interior Ministry has said. The operation was announced on Sunday after attacks by insurgent group the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at mu»»»

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RT 1h

France wants EU to talk to Russia

The European Union needs a direct channel of communication with Russia, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said. The bloc has refused to communicate with Moscow for four years, folllowing the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. The remarks echo growing concern among EU members that their »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Istanbul Summit: Araghchi and Witkoff Seek Nuclear Thaw After Year of War

In the quiet of a high-security Istanbul venue, diplomatic couriers are laying the groundwork for a meeting that was unthinkable just eight months ago. On Friday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are scheduled to sit across from one another, marking the fir»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

NBE arranges EGP 1.42bn syndicated facility for Al Qamzi’s SEAZEN project

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has arranged a syndicated financing facility worth EGP 1.42bn for Al Qamzi Developments to finance part of the investment costs for the first and second phases of the SEAZEN project on Egypt’s North Coast. Under the arrangement, NBE is acting as facility agent, lead»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Washington’s Territorial Ambitions Fracture NATO’s Transatlantic Defensive Shield

When 1,500 American paratroopers quietly packed their gear and departed from a strategic base near the Ukrainian border last October, the silence from Washington was louder than the transport planes. In Romania, a frontline ally, the withdrawal felt less like a routine rotation and more like a crac»»»

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UPI 1h

Royal Caribbean projects on Mexico's Caribbean coast draw fire - UPI.com

Royal Caribbean wants to construct two clubs in Mexico, which will could emulate this one that opened in December on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A network of environmental organizations warned about environmental and social risks two megatourism»»»

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Sana 2h

Erdogan: Syria’s territorial integrity a strategic necessity for regional security

Ankara, Jan.2 (SANA)Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, affirmed that Syria’s stability and territorial integrity are a strategic necessity for the security of Turkey and the entire region, saying that historical, geographical and cultural ties between the two countries make the relationship b»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Train seats in Tempe crash failed EU fire standards, investigation finds

The seats of the passenger train involved in the Tempe railway disaster in central Greece nearly three years ago failed to meet European fire-durability standards, according to a study conducted by EODASAAM, the Hellenic Authority for Rail Accident Investigation. The head-on collision between a pas»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mateta move to Milan scuppered by medical concerns: source

Milan, Italy: Jean-Philippe Mateta's potential deadline-day move to AC Milan from Crystal Palace has fallen through for medical reasons, a source told AFP on Monday, confirming Italian media reports. The France striker was left out of Palace's squad for their Premier League draw with Nottingham For»»»

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Kuna 2h

UK sanctions individuals, organization over violations in Iran

LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The UK announced on Monday that it had sanctioned 10 individuals and one organization over human rights violations in Iran.The sanctions are aimed at holding the Iranian authorities accountable over a "number of serious human rights violations." In a statement, Foreign Secre»»»

UPI 2h

Trump to launch $12 billion rare earth mineral stockpile ‘Project Vault’ - UPI.com

President Donald Trump plans to launch a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals to curb U.S. dependence on China. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump plans to launch a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals to curb U.S. dependence on China.»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Foreign Military Presence in Ukraine is Unacceptable for Russia - MFA

Russia ​would ‌regard the deployment ‌of any ​foreign military forces or ​infrastructure in Ukraine as ​foreign intervention, and would treat them as legitimate targets, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said. While responding to questions following Sergey Lavrov’s press conference, the ministry also state»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump touts US–India trade deal and oil shift: What is known, what isn’t so far

Dubai: US President Donald Trump says the United States and India have agreed to a trade deal that will immediately lower US tariffs on Indian goods and reshape energy ties between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement followed a phone cal»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Report: Iran Fears US Strike May Reignite Protests, Imperil Rule

Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and former officials. In high-level meetings, officials told Supreme Lea»»»

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TAP 2h

ARGOMM Group explores possibility of creating unit to manufacture rubber items for car industry in Tunisia

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP)- A delegation from ARGOMM Group - an international group of industrial companies headquartered in Italy- is paying prospection visit to Tunisia on February 2-6. The possibility of creating a unit specialised in the manufacture...»»»

TAP 2h

Call for applications “SEACURE” to reduce soil and water pollution

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) - The Tunis International Centre for Environmental Technologies (CITET) has announced the launch of a “SEACURE” call for applications, which will provide financial support and technical assistance to seven regions in order to...»»»

TAP 2h

Tunisia–GIZ: 2026–2028 cooperation programme at heart of meeting

Tunis, Feb. 2 (TAP) – The cooperation programme between Tunisia and the German International Cooperation Agency for Sustainable Development (GIZ) for the 2026–2028 period was the focus of a meeting of the steering committee of the African...»»»

Daily News Egypt 2h

Serenity launches ‘Serene’ memorial gardens project in Egypt’s New Capital

Serenity for Investment & Real Estate Management has officially launched its operations as Egypt’s first specialised developer focused on the development and management of memorial gardens, unveiling its inaugural project, Serene, in partnership with the Administrative Capital for Urban Development»»»

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BBC 2h

US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call

US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said India will reduce trade barriers to zero and will also stop buying Russian oil. An»»»

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DW 2h

Trump announces India 'trade deal' after Modi call

BusinessIndiaTrump announces India 'trade deal' after Modi callWesley Rahn with Reuters, AFPAfter a phone call with India's PM, Trump said that the US would lower its tariff rate on Indian goods, while again claiming that India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Modi thanked Trump for the deal.»»»

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BBC 3h

Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, before he goes on trial in Oslo on Tuesday on 38 charges, including the rape of four women. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was remanded in custody for four weeks. Police said the latest allegations against h»»»

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UPI 3h

Colombian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Donald Trump - UPI.com

Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. File Photo by Mauricio Duenas Casteneda/EPA Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Washington to begin an official state visit that includes a planned meeting with Presid»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Slow Movement at Gaza Border After Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing

Dozens of Palestinians were expected to leave or return to Gaza on Monday after Israel reopened the sole pedestrian crossing to Egypt, a major step in the ceasefire intended to end the war, though with strict limitations on access. The Rafah crossing, in what was once a city of a quarter of a milli»»»

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Libya Herald 3h

Foreign Minister Baour meets business leaders in Delhi specializing in energy, development, infrastructure, and transportation

During his visit to India, Taher Al-Baour, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Tripoli based Libyan government, met with the chairmen and CEOs of several Indian companies specializing in energy, development, infrastructure, and transportation. Al-Baour had be»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Donald Trump announces 'trade deal' with India after Modi call

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a "trade deal" with India on Monday after speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying New Delhi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and may purchase it instead from Venezuela. Trump said that "out of friendship and respect" for Modi, the United Sta»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iran President Orders Talks with US as Trump Hopeful of Deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday, after US leader Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the country. Following the Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Filipino officer tops International Police Program in the UAE

Dubai: A police officer from the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO) has graduated at the top of his class during the International Police Exchange Program held at the Abu Dhabi Police College. Police Major Inar Vic Valencia Florece bested 51 other international student officers from 35 »»»

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BBC 3h

Watch: North Carolina hit with historic snowstorm

A bomb cyclone struck parts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states bringing heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous road conditions that brought much of the region to a standstill. The storm began late Friday and continued into the weekend, with some areas receiving up to 15 inches of snow, p»»»

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BBC 3h

Multiple Minneapolis schools closed by hoax threat

Police say no suspicious packages or devices have been located after a bomb threat was sent to schools in the Columbia Heights neighbourhood, a suburb of Minneapolis, on Monday. Multiple schools in the district, where a number of students have been detained in recent weeks as part of Immigration Cu»»»

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UPI 3h

German police arrest 5 accused of smuggling arms components to Russia - UPI.com

German law enforcement officials arrested five men on Monday in Lubek, Germany, in connection with a criminal organization that has smuggled an estimated 16,000 deliveries to Russia since February 2022. File Photo by Anna Szilagyi/EPA-EFE Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office confir»»»

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UPI 3h

NASA preparing for Artemis II wet dress rehearsal - UPI.com

1 of 6 | The Moon sets behind NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday. NASA plans to run the final test Monday evening before a Feb. 8 launch. NASA Photo by Sam Lott/UPI | Lice»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Halt to MSF Work Will Be ‘Catastrophic’ for People of Gaza, Warns MSF Chief

Israel's ban on Doctors Without Borders' humanitarian operation in Gaza spells deeper catastrophe for the Palestinian territory's people, the head of the medical charity told AFP on Monday. Israel announced on Sunday that it was terminating all the activities in Gaza and the West Bank by the organi»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Media Minister Opens Fifth Saudi Media Forum in Riyadh

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary launched on Monday the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The minister stressed that the royal patronage of the forum by King Salman is a badge o»»»

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