President Donald Trump said he was to announced his nominee to replace U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will name his pick for the new Federal Reserve chair on Friday, following months o»»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has rejected Sheikh Naim Qassem's remarks on the possibility of supporting Iran in case of U.S.-Israeli strikes against it. "Qassem's remarks are rejected in all standards," Geagea said, adding that Hezbollah's chief has violated all laws and has become "an outla»»»

Doha: Qatar’s banking sector witnessed robust growth as the total assets of the sector increased by 1 percent month-on-month (MoM) during November 2025 reaching QR2.148 trillion. The total assets expanded by 5 percent in November 2025 compared to a growth of 3.9 percent in 2023/2024. The assets gre»»»

Doha: Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO, a 50% joint venture partner in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), yesterday reported a net profit of QR768m for the year ended 31 December 2025, with an EPS of QR 0.138. Commenting on the financial and operational performance for the year ended 31»»»

“I am killing her,” he told her brother as he assaulted her with a dumbbell before hanging up. Five minutes later, he called back. “She is dead, come to the hospital,” the brother is quoted as saying to Indian media as he recalled the chilling murder of his four-month pregnant sister at the hands o»»»

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DOHA: Redouane Berkane scored twice as Al Wakrah routed Al Shahania 4-0 in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) at Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium yesterday. Berkane opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 21st minute and added his second early in the second half, flicking home an Ayoub Assal cross i»»»

DOHA: Waajidd delivered a polished late-running performance to land the feature race, the Wadi Al Sail Cup, at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday, rounding off a competitive seven-race programme on the dirt. Owned by Khalid bin Ghanem Al-Kuwari and trained by Zuhair Mohsen, the four-year-old gelding was »»»

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced a new agreement Friday with the country's central government intended to stabilize a ceasefire that ended weeks of fighting and to lay out the steps toward integration between the two sides. Under the agreement, the SDF said, security forces affili»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that upheld the medical retirement of a government employee shortly before her death, determining instead that her service should be deemed to have ended on the date of her death. In its judgment, the court annulled an adminis»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Saeed Mohammed Saif Al Eter Al Dhanhani the rank of “Minister". The Decree comes into force from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Saeed Al Eter is current»»»

Eurasia today is a geopolitical center of the emerging multipolar world. The processes taking place here have a direct impact on the global political and military situation, including within the area of responsibility of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). CSTO Secretary General Taa»»»

Zamunda.net and ArenaBG.com—two of the largest torrent trackers not only in Bulgaria but across the region—have become targets of a joint operation involving U.S., European, and Bulgarian authorities. So far, the international effort has resulted in the seizure of some domains, but not the shutdown»»»

Dubai: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nagpal as Vice President of Enterprise Business for Huawei UAE, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in local leadership and its comm»»»

Doha: Manager Julen Lopetegui (pictured) conducted an inspection tour of the Qatar national football team’s planned training base in Santa Barbara, California. The visit is a key part of Al Annabi's preparations for their upcoming campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the Unite»»»

Qatar claimed the silver medal at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship in Kuwait after going down 26-29 to Bahrain in the final, a result that ended the national team’s bid for a seventh consecutive continental title. Bahrain held an 14-11 advantage at halftime before Qatar mounted a strong s»»»

A financial bombshell may be embedded in the annual BRICS summit later this year in India: the final consolidation and implementation of a BRICS unified payment system. Sherpas confirm that the Reserve Bank of India is totally on board to accelerate the full implementation of BRICS Pay - being test»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier »»»

Dubai: The second full moon of the year, known as the Snow Moon, will illuminate the night sky on February 1, 2026, offering residents of the UAE and observers worldwide a celestial treat worth stepping outside to witness. This lunar event provides an excellent opportunity for both seasoned astrono»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree granting Huda Al Sayed Mohammed Al Hashimi the rank of “Minister". The Decree comes into force from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Al Hashimi, through her work a»»»

Interim monitoring and an analytical assessment of the implementation of 12-year education based on the results of the first half of the year will be conducted in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Education announced. According to the ministry, a comprehensive analysis based on questionnaires and observa»»»

Temir Sariev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, held a working meeting with representatives of the garment industry to discuss key development issues. Following the discussion, a decision was made to establish an expert working group within the Chamber of Commerce and»»»

Tunis, Jan. 30, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) will host a technical workshop on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at its headquarters. The event will focus on the opportunities available to Tunisian exporters within the...»»»

Iran’s Army spokesman has warned that any hostile action or miscalculation by the enemy will be met with an immediate and real-time response, stressing that US aircraft carriers are vulnerable to the country’s missiles. Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia, spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Ira»»»

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EU foreign ministers on Thursday unanimously decided to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said the designation will put the regime “on the same footing” with al-Qaida, Hezbollah, Hamas and the Islamic State group. The deci»»»

 Iranians still daring to defy the regime chant "death or freedom". Very little information and few videos have been coming out of Iran with the internet blackout, but chilling images from a few days ago show the regime's brutal crackdown. Click on the video by Emerald Maxwell and Noémie Roche»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, further increasing pressure on the communist-led island. The order did not specify the value of the tariffs or which countries would be targeted, leaving those d»»»

Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov met with representatives of the China Agricultural Machinery Association, led by Executive Chairman Liu Huanli. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the China Agricultural Machinery Association is one of China’s key profess»»»

Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim has opened two new Sava discount stores in the UAE, expanding its footprint, just ahead of Ramadan. The new stores have opened in Ras Al Khaimah – Dahan, which launched on January 29, and Al Ain – Al Mutarid, which is set to open on January 31 at 10am. With these additions, »»»

Port authorities in the town of Volos in central Greece have appealed to the public to report potential sightings of what appears to be a young whale spotted offshore that may be injured and requiring help. A statement from the Volos port authority said the whale is possibly a humpback – a rare vis»»»

DOHA: Austria’s Max Kuhner edged Britain’s Scott Brash to claim top honours as the fourth and final tour of the inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 got underway at Al Shaqab. Riding the 12-year-old mare Greece 5 at the Longines Outdoor Arena, Kuhner clocked a spectacular 65.91 seconds to win »»»

Doha: Combat sport fans in Qatar are in for a treat once again, courtesy of Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF), when the Venum Fight 3 unfolds as part of the 8th Katara Boxing Championship at the Katara Amphitheater tomorrow. The premier combat sports showcase, bringing together elite Mua»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov will take part in the European People’s Party (EPP) Summit, which will be held on Friday and Saturday in Zagreb, Croatia, GERB’s press centre said. The meeting will bring together leaders of parties from the largest political family in Europe at a time of growing geopolit»»»

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency in respect with Cuba. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning Cuba, creating a new mechanism to impose tariffs on imp»»»

Gold bullion Global gold prices witnessed a notable decline during Friday’s trading sessions, following a week of aggressive and consecutive gains that propelled the precious metal to unprecedented historic levels. Despite the price per ounce dropping by approximately $250 from the peak recorded on»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s flag carrier Etihad Airways has expanded its loyalty programme across India, tying up with major consumer brands including Flipkart and Swiggy, allowing Indian travellers to earn and redeem airline miles through everyday spending. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»

Ankara, Jan. 30 (SANA) Turkey’s Ministry of Defense on Thursday reaffirmed its continued support for Syria in combating terrorist groups and strengthening its defensive capabilities to preserve national unity and territorial integrity. Anadolu Agency quoted sources from the Turkish Defense Ministry»»»

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that opens the nation's oil sector to privatization, reversing a tenet of the self-proclaimed socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades. The reform will undoubtedly be her government's signature policy as it»»»

Washington: Melania Trump is capping her first year back as first lady with the global release of a documentary she produced about the 20 days leading up to husband Donald Trump’s return to the White House. A private person, Melania Trump remains a bit of a mystery to the public in her husband’s se»»»

Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to transform Jazan Port in the Kingdom’s south from a regional maritime hub into a global logistics artery linking continents. Through coordinated initiatives led by relevant authorities, the Kingdom is leveraging the port’s unique strategic location, not only a»»»

Dubai: Ghitha Holding delivered double-digit revenue growth and a sharp rise in profitability in 2025, supported by tighter execution across its food and agriculture businesses and a year marked by consolidation, integration and portfolio reshaping. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation, H E Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met yesterday with Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Resident Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs, H E Nderika Ratwathe, who is currently visiting the co»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education organised the third edition of the “My Flag Is White” initiative, as part of its efforts to enhance safety and security standards in nurseries and ensure the provision of a safe and stable educational environment for children in early childhood. »»»

DOHA: The Excellence Centre for Training and Consulting at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised a special event in celebration of the International Day of Education. The event, held in the DI Cultural Building, was attended by a distinguished group of academics, officials, represe»»»

Paris: Their icy hunting grounds are rapidly shrinking, but polar bears in Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago have defied the odds by bulking up instead of wasting away, a study said yesterday. The Barents Sea has lost sea ice faster than other areas with polar bears as temperatures have risen th»»»

President Iliana Iotova extended greetings to workers of the Union of Sociocultural Centres (chitalishta) on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the Union's establishment, the President's Press Secretariat said on Friday. “For more than a century and a half, Bulgarian chitalishta have preserve»»»

On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a public health emergency of international concern. 1 of 5 | People wearing protective face masks visit a normally bustling, international shopping mall in Beijing on»»»

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Thursday that Sudan has become the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, with an estimated 9.5 million people uprooted across 18 states. In a statement on X, the agency said, “For nearly three years, Sudanese children have endured a deepening humanitaria»»»

DOHA: The Attorneys’ Admission Committee, chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, convened yesterday at its permanent headquarters in the Ministry of Justice. At the outset of the meeting, the Minister welcomed the new members of th»»»