Any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program can only be reached through “calm” dialogue free of pressure and threats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after indirect talks with the US in Oman on Friday. Shortly afterward, Washington announced a new round of sanctions against Tehran. Araghchi welcom»»»

US President Donald Trump has declined to apologize after a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes was posted on his Truth Social account. The now-deleted clip was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans as racist and deeply offensive. According to Axios, th»»»

The neighbourhood where Nancy Guthrie went missing has breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina mountains and strict limits on outdoor lighting to protect Tucson's standing as a stargazer's paradise. The streets of the Catalina Foothills are lined with Arizona's iconic, giant three-armed Saguaro ca»»»

A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Fr»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to occasionally overcast conditions on Sunday, with a chance of rainfall across coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Cloud cover is forecast to increase during the daytime, particularly along the coast »»»

On the plush, cabin-lit interior of Air Force One on Friday night, President Donald Trump struck a rare chord of cautious optimism. Addressing reporters as the aircraft cut through the evening sky, the President characterised the opening round of indirect talks with Iran in Muscat as “very good,” a»»»

Poland may be approaching a turning point in its car market after years of relying on very old vehicles, with the average car now over 16 years old. Imports of used passenger and light commercial vehicles are clearly slowing: in January 2026 they fell by 16.4% y/y to just over 64,000 units, the low»»»

A tiny Bermudan snail once threatened by pesticides, habitat loss and the cannibalistic "wolf snail" has been saved from the edge of extinction after six colonies of the re-wilded molluscs were found to have successfully settled on the archipelago. A tiny snail once thought to have disappeared from»»»

Ooltewah, Tennessee: A former New York Jets first-round draft pick was arrested in Tennessee and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend. Darron Lee was identified Thursday as the suspect and taken into custody at the scene, according to the Hamilton County sheriff's office.»»»

Poland is preparing major changes to its investment support system that will significantly affect how companies obtain new projects and operate within the Polish Investment Zone (PSI). Experts are calling for swift decisions, warning that regulatory uncertainty is already discouraging potential inv»»»

Global tensions among the world’s major nuclear powers have intensified following the expiration this week of the New START treaty between Russia and the United States, which limited the two countries’ nuclear arsenals, fueling growing concerns that the world may be entering a new nuclear arms race»»»

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After three decades in prison over a Rs20 bribery conviction, a former police constable in Gujarat was finally declared innocent by the courts — only to die the very next day. According to an NDTV report, Babubhai Prajapati, 64, spent nearly 30 years behind bars after being convicted in 1996 for al»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has reminded that vehicles owners in Qatar that using private vehicles for any purpise other than those mentioned in the vehicle permit is a traffic violation. In a social media post, the ministry said, "Using private vehicles for purposes other than those spec»»»

The US Embassy in Poland announced that it would cut ties with Polish parliamentary speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty after he said US President Donald Trump does not deserve a Nobel Peace Prize. On Monday, Czarzasty denounced Trump’s tariff policies and his plan to annex Greenland from Denmark. He als»»»

As the US moves to cut off Cuba's critical oil supply through the threat of secondary sanctions against any country exporting fuel to the island, the Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measures to address a growing energy crisis. The Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measur»»»

Jeffrey Epstein’s network of influence stretched to India, with the disgraced financier maintaining a relationship with businessman Anil Ambani, according to US Justice Department documents. Bloomberg reports the messages between Epstein and Ambani, spanning 2017 to 2019, reveal discussions about b»»»

France's former culture minister Jack Lang was summoned to the foreign ministry this Sunday to discuss his ties to late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, officials said on Friday. Lang has denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein's crimes. Pressure rose on Friday on »»»

France has seen a recent spate of cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, and this appears to be the latest case: a 35-year-old magistrate from Grenoble and her 66-year-old mother were found tied up in a garage on Friday morning, 30 hours after being taken from their home. The younger victim’s partner »»»

The European Union’s climate commissioner on Friday announced a continentwide force of 300 firefighters to battle wildfires, after Europe faced its worst year for wildfires in 2025, which a recent study said was intensified by climate change. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said Friday the “»»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a global hub for food supply chains amid mounting challenges facing the international food system, underpinned by its strategic geography and world-class infrastructure. By integrating advanced logistics hubs with smart technology, the UAE is supporting r»»»

The probe into the brutal sexual assault of a spa employee in Thiruvalla has expanded amid allegations of collusion between organised criminal gangs and some local police personnel. Also Read: Sexual assault case in Kerala: Bail granted to former Left legislator and filmmaker P.T. Kunju MuhammedOn »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rain has been observed over various parts of the country and may become thundery at times, the Qatar Meteorology Department has warned. The department also shared a weather map showing rain clouds over Qatar, advising the public to exercise caution while heading outdoors. In its daily »»»

President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive. Trump said later Friday that he won't apolog»»»

The Israeli army on Friday escorted about 1,500 Jewish settlers out of an area near the Gaza Strip after allowing them to spend a single night along the border, while arresting several who insisted on staying inside occupied Palestinian territory. An army spokesperson said such actions endanger the»»»

Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly, to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue. Both Clintons had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the »»»

French diplomatic sources said Paris has warned of the risks posed by the involvement of Iraqi armed factions in any potential regional escalation, stressing that Iraq should not be drawn into conflicts that do not serve its national interests at a time of mounting regional tensions. The sources to»»»

Dubai: When Roblox began requiring all users worldwide to verify their age before accessing chat features earlier this year, the change was framed as a decisive step to strengthen child safety on one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Dubai: Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have moved rapidly from niche diabetes treatments to some of the most widely discussed and prescribed medicines in both the US and the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Demand has surged across»»»

The EU Court of Justice has ruled this week that member-states may seize private vehicles imported from Russia, as part of a blanket import ban imposed on the country over the Ukraine conflict. The court delivered the judgment on Thursday in a case concerning a Russian citizen, identified as JG, wh»»»

The US State Department will fund “MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities” in Europe as Washington steps up its fight against censorship in the EU and UK, the Financial Times reported on Friday. State Department official Sarah Rogers discussed the plan with members of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party»»»

Chester, United Kingdom: A minuscule snail once thought to have disappeared has been saved from the edge of extinction, a British zoo said Saturday. The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamil»»»

A minuscule snail once thought to have disappeared has been saved from the edge of extinction, a British zoo said Saturday. The greater Bermuda land snail had not been spotted for years until a cluster of shells was caught slithering through an alleyway in the capital Hamilton in 2014. Some were fl»»»

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TradeUnited States of AmericaTrump authorizes tariffs on Iran's trade partnersNik Martin with AFP, dpa, ReutersAfter threatening tariffs of up to 25%, US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in his confrontation with Tehran. US warships add extra pressure to the row over Iran's nuclear prog»»»

Dubai: Astronomical calculations suggest that the start of Ramadan this year is likely to vary across the Islamic world, with some countries beginning the holy month on February 18 and others on February 19, due to differences between reliance on visual moon sighting and astronomical calculation. R»»»

An investment project has been presented to Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service, Adylbek Kasymaliev met with a delegation from the Chinese company Minshan, who presented an investment proposal to build a low-car»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to Resolution No. 481 dated August 19, 2024, which regulates the activities of the Disaster Medicine Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The changes are aimed at improving the effective use of medical equipment and mobile ho»»»

Sydney: Australia's royal mint has defended a widely-lampooned image of the late Queen Elizabeth II on new commemorative coins celebrating her life. The "stunning heavenly" 50 cent and $5 Australian coins were revealed by the mint this week, featuring a front-facing effigy of the queen to celebrate»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still d»»»

This week’s top stories span aviation, education, tech, and lifestyle. Airbus flagged China’s Comac as a rising global competitor, while India’s CBI busted a fake Kuwaiti e-visa scam. Indian expat Shanthanu Shettigar won Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, and UAE students will have fewer full »»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still doing business with Iran. It»»»

The White House published an executive order authorizing additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from foreign countries that directly or indirectly trade with Iran. The order says “an additional ad valorem rate of duty — for example, 25 percent” may be imposed on goods imported into the United S»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (5 February) that a warehouse in the Injila area, south of Tripoli, was raided and approximately 84,000 boxes of illegally stored cooking were seized. The action was executed by the Committee, appointed by Tripoli based Libyan Prime Ministe»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade issued a final warning last Thursday (5 February) to all animal feed suppliers holding letters of credit, requiring them to submit all relevant documents to the Ministry of Economy and Trade. These documents pertain to shipments, distribution m»»»

He’s had a whole bunch of nicknames. Back in the days of New Labour, he was known as the Prince of Darkness, owing to his shady machinations as Tony Blair's chief spin doctor. More recently, since his ennoblement, he has become the Dark Lord. To many of his detractors, he has always been known, wit»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a framework to impose tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran. The order does not immediately levy duties but sets the process for enforcement. The White House said on X: “President Donald J. Trump signs »»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»

US President Donald Trump has upended the liberal world order that promoted free trade agreement and cooperation, for a more selfish protectionist “me first” mindset. Trump is actively dismantling the rules-based international order, restricting competition and turning tools like tariffs into polit»»»