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...
Al Sadd beat Al Gharafa 3-1 to move closer to the top
Doha [Qatar], February 1: Defending champions Al Sadd scored a comfortable 3-1 win over table toppers Al Gharafa in round 14 of 2025-26 season Doha...
Critics driving Djokovic with history on the line
Melbourne [Australia], February 1:History as well as the Australian Open title will be on the line when Carlos Alcaraz battles Novak Djokovic in the final...
Rybakina outguns Sabalenka for her maiden AO crown
Melbourne [Australia], February 1: Elena Rybakina won her power battle with Aryna Sabalenka to claim a first Australian Open title.
Enrique defends PSG's form amid 'out of this world' expectations
London [UK], February 1: Luis Enrique has defended Paris Saint-Germain's form as they struggle to replicate last season's success.
Elena enjoys return to tennis' top table
Melbourne [Australia], February 1: Elena Rybakina relished being back at the top of the women's game after winning her power battle with Aryna Sabalenka to...
Inter out to continue impressive form against Cremonese
London [UK], February 1: Inter Milan will look to take another step towards a potential Serie A title on Sunday with their confidence boosted by...
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich stunned in 2-2 draw with Hamburg
Berlin [Germany], February 1: Leaders Bayern Munich suffered a second consecutive Bundesliga setback as they were held to a 2-2 draw by SV Hamburg on...
Apple iPhone sales hit record despite AI missteps
Washington DC [US], February 1: Apple's iPhone sales soared to a new quarterly record during the holiday season, despite artificial intelligence blunders that prompted the...
AI Demand fuels profit rebound across China's chip sector
Washington DC [US], February 1: Enterprises across China's semiconductor industry recorded hefty profit growth last year, according to their unaudited financial results, driven by the...
Trump taps career economist to lead statistics bureau
Washington DC [US], February 1: Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
Oil hovers near six-month high amid US-Iran tensions
Washington DC [US], February 1: Oil prices dipped a few cents per barrel on Friday, consolidating recent gains and holding near six-month highs on Friday,...
Macro environment still positive for EM in 2026
Doha [Qatar], February 1: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said the global macroeconomic framework for 2026 remains supportive of emerging market (EM) assets, despite ongoing volatility....