"Biggest one of all": Donald Trump backs world's largest triumphal arch for...

Washington, DC [US], February 3: United States President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Washington, DC, to have the world's largest triumphal arch, saying he...

Rafah border crossing in Gaza reopens for two-way traffic

Gaza [Palestine], February 3: Patients, wounded, and citizens begin crossing into Egypt, while stranded Palestinians return to Gaza Strip, amidst ongoing Israeli security controls.

Japan snap election sparks debate over PM Takaichi's dissolution powers

Tokyo [Japan], February 3: A political debate has intensified in Japan over the prime minister's "exclusive prerogative" to dissolve the House of Representatives after Prime...

Bangladesh court hands 10-year sentence to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina over Purbachal plot...

Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 3: In two separate cases over allegations of allocating a 20-katha plot under the Purbachal New Town government project in the country's...

Italian unemployment reaches new record low of 5.6%

Rome [Italy], February 3: Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the statistical series began in 2004,...

Canadian, Danish PMs vow to bolster Arctic security, sovereignty

Ottawa [Canada], February 3: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday to reaffirm their commitment...

U.S. lowers tariffs on India under trade deal

New York [US], February 3: The United States and India have reached a trade deal, under which the U.S. will lower its so-called reciprocal tariffs...

Trump "hopeful" Iran will "make a deal", says failure will show if...

Florida [US], February 2: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "hopeful" that Iran would "make a deal" with Washington, hours after Iranian...

Premier League: Liverpool thrash Newcastle as Chelsea storm back into top-four after...

London [UK], February 2: Matchday 24 of the Premier League delivered high drama and momentum-shifting results, with Liverpool and Chelsea both registering crucial victories. Liverpool...

Israeli strikes kill more than 30 Palestinians in Gaza

Gaza [Palestine], February 2: Israel on Saturday carried out its heaviest airstrikes in Gaza in weeks, killing at least 32 people, Palestinian health officials said.

Anti-ICE protests spread in US after judge allows Operation Metro Surge

Washington DC [US], February 2: Protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spread across the United States on Saturday, as a federal judge declined to...

Germany: Afghanistan's consulates pose threat to refugees

Berlin [Germany], February 2: The Taliban are sending more officials to staff its consulates in Germany, leaving many Afghans who fled the Taliban regime with...

GCC Interconnection Authority begins direct power grid interconnection with Oman

Muscat [Oman], February 2: The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority has announced the start of implementation of the direct electricity interconnection project linking the GCC...

Russian drone strike kills 12 in eastern Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], February 2: Twelve people have been killed by a Russian drone strike near a company shuttle bus in eastern Ukraine, a regional official...

Iraq parliament fails again in bid to elect president

Cairo [Egypt], February 2: Iraq's parliament on Sunday failed in its second attempt to choose the country's new president amid disagreements over picking a...

Nine killed in coach accident in Turkiye's Antalya region: Authorities

Ankara [Turkey], February 2: The death toll from a coach accident in the southern Turkish region of Antalya has risen to nine, authorities said on...

Turkiye sets new port cargo record in 2025

Washington DC [US], February 2: The volume of cargo handled at Turkiye's ports surpassed 553 million tons in 2025, reaching a new record high, Transport...

AI meets logistics as GWC partners Apify at Web Summit Qatar

Doha [Qatar], February 2: Gulf Warehousing Company has marked its first participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026 by announcing a strategic collaboration with Apify, a...

Qatar VC investments surge 81% to record QR214 mn in 2025: QDB

Doha [Qatar], February 2: Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has released the sixth edition of its annual Qatar Venture Capital Report 2025, developed in collaboration with...

8th Katara Boxing Championship concludes successfully

Doha [Qatar], February 2: The 8th Katara Boxing Championship at the Katara Amphitheatre, with Venum 3 Fight Night providing a spectacular finale to the three-day...

New qualifying stage for Qatar Intl Rally marks a regional first

Lusail [Qatar], February 2: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation's (QMMF) introduction of a new Qualifying Stage for this coming weekend's Qatar International Rally marks...

Strong results for QMMF Team at Saudi Baja Ha'il

Washington DC [US], February 2: The Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) enjoyed an outstanding performance at the Rally Baja Ha'il in Saudi Arabia, with...

Guirassy the hero as Dortmund win to cut gap to leaders Bayern

Berlin [Germany], February 2: Serhou Guirassy missed a penalty but still scored twice to lead Borussia Dortmund to a tight 3-2 win against bottom side...

Children among 31 killed as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza

Gaza City [Gaza], February 1: At least 31 Palestinians, including six children and several police officers, have been killed in relentless Israeli bombardment of the...

Multiple attacks kill at least 10 Pakistani soldiers in Balochistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 1: At least 10 soldiers and 88 terrorists have been killed in fierce clashes in south-western Pakistan amid a surge in terror...

'Syria not stable enough for mass deportations'

Syria [Damascus], February 1: The situation in Syria has not improved enough for European Union countries to start sending large amounts of Syrians who sought...

Iraqi parliament sets new session to elect president amid splits

Baghdad [Iraq], February 1: Iraq's parliament is due to meet again on Sunday to elect the country's new president, days after the assembly failed to...