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Iran’s foreign minister heads to Muscat for nuclear talks with US
Feb 5 (Reuters) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has departed for the Omani capital Muscat at the head of a diplomatic delegation for nuclear talks with the U.S. due […]
Mexico arrests mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers in alleged cartel scheme
MEXICO CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Mexican authorities on Thursday arrested the mayor of the municipality of Tequila, birthplace of the agave spirit, for allegedly extorting major distillers in collusion […]
OECD report urges Bulgaria to boost business productivity, address fiscal pressures
SOFIA, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — Boosting business productivity and addressing fiscal pressures would unlock stronger and more resilient growth in Bulgaria, according to a report released by the Organization for […]
Several thousand people evacuated in southern Spain amid storm Leonardo
MADRID, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — Torrential rains brought by storm Leonardo have forced the evacuation of around 3,000 to 5,000 people across southern Spain, including the entire population of the […]
2nd LD Writethru: ECB holds interest rates steady
FRANKFURT, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday decided to leave key interest rates unchanged at its first monetary policy meeting of 2026, marking the fifth […]
Venezuela amnesty law would cover political protesters, return assets, draft shows
Feb 5 (Reuters) – An amnesty law being considered in Venezuela’s legislature would grant immediate clemency to people jailed for participating in political protests and critiquing public figures, return assets of […]
Feature: Chinese-backed musical talent show unlocks creative genius of Kenyan youth
NAIROBI, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show launched in Nairobi, Kenya’s […]
WADA chief Banka voices optimism on U.S. ties, funding in Milan
MILAN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka addressed multiple critical issues, including relationship with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and U.S. Anti-Doping […]
Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists
QUETTA, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s military said on Thursday it had concluded a week-long operation against separatists in Balochistan who stormed more than a dozen locations, taking hostages, setting […]
Slovenia preparing law to ban access to social media for minors under 15
Feb 5 (Reuters) – Slovenia is preparing draft legislation that will ban access to social media for minors under 15, Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arcon told a news conference on […]