Iran and the United States were preparing for talks in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there was any prospect of diplomatic progress on the Iranian nuclear programme and other issues while refusing to rule out military action.
Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market
Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
Shipbuilding must not repeat past industrial failures
The Scottish Affairs Committee has warned that Scotland risks repeating the mistakes of past deindustrialisation unless future industrial transitions are actively managed, with clear support for skills retention.
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Iran foreign minister arrives in Oman for talks with US
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman for talks with US officials after weeks of escalating tension
Saudi Arabia revokes licences of 74 private schools over safety and regulatory violations
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has revoked the operating licenses of 74 private schools due to repeated regulatory violations, including expired licenses and lack of safety certifications. This decisive action aims to protect student safety and u…
Leonardo climbs UK Glassdoor best workplace rankings
Leonardo has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees Choice Awards 2026 for the second year running, the company stated.
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Japan’s Takaichi eyes decisive mandate as polls point to snap election landslide
The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.
Mobile privacy audits are getting harder
Mobile apps routinely collect and transmit personal data in ways that are difficult for users, developers, and regulators to verify. Permissions can reveal what an app can access, and privacy policies can claim what an app should do, yet neither reliab…
Defence Acquisition Council Eyes Massive Rafale Deal As Emmanuel Macron Gears Up For India Visit
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to convene in the second week of February.This pivotal meeting comes just ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for the Artificial Intelligence Summit. Key procurement proposals aimed at bolstering the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces will dominate the agenda.A senior
Apogee Aerospace Secures ₹3,500 Cr Deal With Australia’s AAI for 15 Albatross 2.0 Amphibian Aircraft
Telangana-based Apogee Aerospace has secured a landmark ₹3,500 crore ($390 million) contract with Australia-based Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) for the procurement and local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of 15 Albatross 2.0 amphibian aircraft.This deal marks a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting the growing prowess