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Azerbaijan vows retaliation after Iran's terrorist strikes
Namibia Government Receives Equipment to Combat Illegal Timber Trafficking
Paragon eyes strategic stake in Rössing Uranium, marking milestone for Namibian investment
Haimbala Returns to Miss Namibia Competition, Aims for Miss Universe
FNB Namibia wins best foreign exchange bank award from New Era
Namibia commits to empowering women in aviation sector
No deal reached for Namib Mills workers in ongoing dispute
Capricorn Foundation boosts education for 1,400 students in Namibia's Kunene Region
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Business
See allGold and silver prices slip in international markets amid intensifying Middle East geopolitical tensions
Gold and silver prices slipped in international markets on Monday. This decline occurred even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...
Jordan PM Holds Meeting on Facilitating Handling, Shipping, Customs at Aqaba Ports
Jordan's Prime Minister held a meeting to discuss facilitating procedures for handling, shipping, and customs clearance at Aqaba ports. The...
Australian business owners in Dubai staying put amid unspecified circumstances
Australian business owners in Dubai are staying put. The report comes from ABC News. The story highlights their decision to remain in the...
Sports
See allFaisali Goalkeeper Bani Atiyah Undergoes Surgery
Faisali goalkeeper Bani Atiyah has undergone surgery. The procedure was performed following an injury sustained during a match. The club announced...
Ziraat Bankkart defeats Halkbank 3-1 to claim top spot in Efeler Ligi week 23
In the 23rd week of the Efeler Ligi, Ziraat Bankkart defeated Halkbank 3-1. This victory secured the top spot for Ziraat Bankkart in the league...
31-member Küçükada Spor delegation from Turkey's Kuşadası returns from Qatar after being stranded
The 31-member Küçükada Spor delegation from Aydın's Kuşadası district in Turkey became stranded in Qatar's capital Doha. They had traveled there...
Opinion
See allIsraeli commentary urges Lebanon to adopt Jordan's 1970 Black September model against Palestinians
Following the Six-Day War in 1967, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians moved into Jordan. Palestinian terrorist organizations began launching...
BBC Expert: Trump Cannot Change Iranian Regime Solely Through Bombings
A BBC expert states that Trump will not be able to change the Iranian regime just with bombings. The analysis is presented in an article titled...
Barbara Kay opines that war against Iran will shatter Palestinians' delusion of defeating Israel via Iran's 'ring of fire'
Barbara Kay writes that whatever else happens when the dust settles on the war against Iran, one certain casualty will be the Palestinians’...
Politics
See allBan imposed on actions, explanations, banners, and filming within 1km of Silivri Prison ahead of Istanbul Municipality trial
Ahead of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB, the municipal government body responsible for Istanbul's administration) trial scheduled for...
Erdoğan Criticizes Istanbul Convention Defenders in March 8 Women's Day Speech
AKP-affiliated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech on March 8 International Women's Day. He criticized detractors of the government...
CHP Deputy Chairman Gökan Zeybek claims all cases against CHP mayors are political
CHP Deputy Chairman Gökan Zeybek stated at the CHP Istanbul Provincial Presidency Civil Society Organizations Hometown Associations...
Science
See allDrought in Turkey's Lake Iznik reveals second historical basilica via drone imaging
Drought is intensifying in Bursa’s İznik district, causing waters to recede in Lake İznik. This has brought to the surface historical heritage...
Vultures' Stele at Louvre Details Earliest Known War Between Sumerian City-States Lagash and Umma
The Vultures' Stele details the earliest known war in human history between the Sumerian city-states of Lagash and Umma in Mesopotamia. These...
Research Claims Evidence of Earthquake During Jesus Crucifixion, Sparks Controversy per Daily Mail Report
A biblical event that occurred during the crucifixion of Jesus has been confirmed by recent research. Evidence of a natural disaster—an earthquake...
Technology
See allSaudi Article Explores Potential of AI Agents as Productivity Tool in Companies
The article discusses whether AI agents could become the new productivity engine in Saudi companies. It examines the growing interest in AI...
WhatsApp to Increase Pinned Chats Limit to 20 in New Paid Subscription
WhatsApp will offer the ability to pin 20 chats. This feature will only be available in the new paid subscription. The update expands the number...
AI detects real identities of people using pseudonyms
The real identities of people using pseudonyms can be detected with artificial intelligence. AI technology is capable of exposing anonymity...
Education
See allCBSE postpones 5–6 March 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exams in UAE, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March 5 and 6, 2026, in...
Seminar on Role of Planning and Strategic Leadership in Jordan's Public Sector Institutions Held
A seminar titled 'The Role of Planning and Strategic Leadership in Public Sector Institutions and Improving the Quality of Government Performance'...
Iran shares video of Tehran primary school struck in US-Israeli attacks
Iran has shared a video showing a primary school in Tehran after it was struck in attacks. The school is located in Tehran. The strikes are...
World
See allIsrael and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza After Intense U.S.-Mediated Talks
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, halting 18 months of intense fighting that displaced over 1.5 million people....
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Yemen as Ceasefire Talks Collapse
Ceasefire talks in Yemen have collapsed, intensifying an already dire humanitarian crisis that has left millions on the brink of starvation. The...
Iran Arrests Senior Reformists Amid Crackdown and US Talks
Iranian authorities have arrested four senior reformist politicians, including Azar Mansouri, Mohsen Aminzadeh, and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, accusing...
Investigation
See allInvestigation Uncovers Labor Exploitation in Middle East Construction Boom
A recent investigation by Al Jazeera has revealed widespread labor exploitation in the Middle East's booming construction sector, particularly...
Armed clash between families in Diyarbakır leaves 1 dead, 3 injured; 5 suspects detained
In Diyarbakır, an armed fight broke out between two related families. Sakine Adıgüzel, aged 60, was killed in the clash. Three people were injured...
Sister of strangled woman Alev Koç claims 4 million TL loan missing after murder
Zeynep İbili is the sister of Alev Koç, who was strangled to death by Hasan Hüseyin Subaşı in Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş. Alev Koç was...
Lifestyle
See allDubai Launches New Tourism Campaign to Attract 25 Million Visitors by 2027
Dubai has unveiled an ambitious tourism campaign aimed at attracting 25 million visitors annually by 2027, a significant increase from current...
Wizz Air Announces Major Expansion with New Tel Aviv Base
Wizz Air has announced a significant expansion in Israel by establishing a new base in Tel Aviv. The airline plans to increase its routes from 20...
Coffee-Soaked Wet Cookie Recipe Features Melt-in-Your-Mouth Flavor
The coffee-aroma enriched wet cookie has a lightly syrupy exterior and soft, tender interior. This cookie adds a unique flavor to tea and coffee...
Health
See allWorld Health Expo 2026 Opens in Dubai, Transforming the Emirate into a Global Healthcare Hub
The World Health Expo (WHX), formerly known as Arab Health, is set to commence on February 9, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. This event...
Egypt's Ministry of Health opens and upgrades dental facilities in 17 governorates
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January...
Turkish Doctor Warns Unnecessary Aspirin Use Causes Hidden Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özgür Kılıç from Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) (Ondokuz Mayıs University, a public research university in Samsun, Turkey)...
Entertainment
See allJosh D’Amaro Takes the Helm as Disney's New CEO
In a significant leadership change, Disney has appointed long-time executive Josh D'Amaro as its new CEO, taking over from Bob Iger. D'Amaro, who...
Turkish social media discusses Semiramis Pekkan's dog amid global war focus
The world agenda is currently dominated by war. Turkish social media is discussing Semiramis Pekkan's dog. This contrast highlights a divergence...
Dhāt Film Series Launches to Tell Inspiring Stories of Women with Disabilities in Workforce
Dhāt is a new film series focused on inspiring stories of women with disabilities in the workforce. The series aims to highlight their...
Environment
See allUAE weather forecast for February 02-08, 2026: Will foggy mornings, hint of rain in winter skies disrupt commute?
The United Arab Emirates is experiencing typical early February weather, characterized by humidity-driven fog, pleasant daytime temperatures, and...
Turkey's Ministry Reports 3,772 Positive EIA Decisions Out of 4,674 Projects; 'No EIA Required' Abolished
According to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change's 2025 activity report, out of 4,674 projects for which the EIA process...
Turkey's Parliament Advances 30-Article Proposal Opening Protected Areas to Commercial Enterprises
A 30-article proposal is passing through Turkey's Parliament piece by piece, opening the country's protected areas to commercial enterprises....
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February 2026 Report Reveals 7.4% Addiction Rate Among U.S. Online Sports Bettors
GamblingHarm.org's February 2026 report compiles data from over 50,000 online sports bettors surveyed nationwide using the Problem Gambling...
NIH Funds $2.4M FAU Study Linking Immune Signals to Social Behavior Patterns
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how immune system...
Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends Point to Skills-Based Hiring and AI Integration as Core Workforce Shifts
Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report draws from a survey of more than 10,000 business and HR leaders across 94 countries,...
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Sports fans applaud Olympic return of Russian and Belarusian athletes (VIDEO)
Italians erupt in applause for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Winter Paralympics 2026 Read Full Article at...
German media giant buys UK’s top conservative newspaper
German media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to buy Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph Read Ful...
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism
The greatest threat to dollar primacy is not foreign rivals but domestic populists, fighting the wrong battle with the w...
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