Two people have died and several are feared buried after landslides in New Zealand's North Island. The deaths were reported at Welcome Bay, while rescue workers are still searching through rubble at a different site in a popular campground on Mount Maunganui. There are no "signs of life", authoriti»»»

BIPA, the Austrian drugstore chain part of the REWE Group, officially entered the Romanian market on January 22 with the opening of its first store in Bucharest, located in Mega Mall. The launch marks the start of a long-term investment strategy in Romania, with the company positioning the local ma»»»

Goldman Sachs has raised its end-2026 gold price forecast to $5,400 per ounce from $4,900/oz earlier, noting private-sector and emerging market central banks' diversification ​into gold. Spot gold climbed to a peak of $4,887.82 per ounce on Wednesday. The safe-haven metal has climbed more than 11% »»»

Bulgaria has officially secured a 10 per cent stake in a consortium engaged in oil and gas exploration in the Black Sea, becoming a direct investor in the development of the country’s offshore energy resources. The agreement was finalized on Thursday, with state-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH)»»»

Kazakhstan is accelerating its shift toward an AI-powered digital economy, with most public services online and a fast-growing startup ecosystem. In this interview, Zhaslan Madiyev outlines how artificial intelligence, smart cities and digital infrastructure are shaping the country’s next growth ph»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approval of the National Insurance Strategy marks a major milestone for the Kingdom’s financial sector, with experts describing it as a transformative step that could reshape the role of insurance in the national economy. Analysts say the strategy is designed to increase the »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron swaggered into Davos ready to defend the EU from an emboldened and aggressive US. As anyone who’s been watching him knows, Macron’s fighting words rarely translate into policy. This week in Switzerland was no exception. Macron took the podium at the World Economic F»»»

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South Korea on Thursday formally enacted a comprehensive law governing the safe use of AI models. OpenAI, whose CEO Sam Altman is seen here at a 2023 Seoul event, is among the companies now required to designate a local representative under the law. File Photo by Yonhap South Korea on Thursday form»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to get its very own Food District — a sprawling new hub that promises fresher produce, gourmet foods and a smarter food supply chain for the city. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DP World has unveiled plans to transform the Al Aweer Central Fruit an»»»

India’s economy is expected to remain on a relatively strong footing over the next two years, even as growth moderates from the high levels seen in 2025, supported primarily by resilient domestic demand, sustained public investment and policy continuity, according to Deloitte’s India Economic »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

President Rumen Radev marked the ninth anniversary of his inauguration with a political message signalling readiness for a new chapter, just days after formally submitting his resignation. In a statement published on his personal profile, Radev thanked all those who had supported him and Vice Presi»»»

Greece’s island municipalities face the first impacts of the climate crisis but lack the means to respond, according to a study by the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). The study says the state transfers responsibilities to municipalities to reduce climate vulnerability»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan announces Days of Kyrgyz Cinema, which will be held in the capital of the neighboring country on January 29 and January 30. The event aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties between the two fraternal nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports.»»»

Citizens gathered for a protest in front of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday, calling for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The event was organized via Facebook by the Justice for Everyone initiative. There was an increased police presence in the area, wit»»»

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The death toll from a fire at a shopping center in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi rose to 61 on Thursday after rescuers recovered 30 bodies from a gutted shop while searching the wreckage.The fire broke out last week at the Gul Plaza shopping center on MA Jinnah Roa»»»

Therme Group and RCI Holding announce the merger of their energy management solutions practices, combining EVOLVE Energy Management Solutions and VoltLink into a single, integrated platform for energy efficiency, flexibility, and market participation: Apex Response Technologies. As the power sector»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deanship of Student Affairs at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised the ninth edition of its Career Fair yesterday, with the participation of around 30 public and private entities representing vital and diverse sectors. These included education, health, finance an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council is set to serve as the strategic partner of this year’s Web Summit Qatar for the 3rd consecutive year, and as the lead partner of this year’s Corporate Innovation Summit, a high-level, pre-Summit event that has convened visiona»»»

Doha, Qatar: MES Indian School, Abu Hamour Branch, successfully organised a two-day food festival to promote cultural appreciation, teamwork, and social responsibility. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of all students from Grades 1 to 12 showcasing a variety of hygienically prepared d»»»

Dubai: A Russian cosmonaut has captured stunning views of powerful aurora lights dancing above Earth, filmed from the International Space Station during one of the strongest solar storms in more than two decades. Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov shared dramatic footage of towering red and green light»»»

Dubai: The 18th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature opened on Thursday at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, marking what organisers describe as the strongest edition yet of the region’s flagship literary event. Now firmly established on the global cultural calendar, the Festival once ag»»»

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) concluded 2025 following a year of sustained operational performance, reinforcing its position as a global gateway for Qatar. The airport delivered smooth, efficient operations that supported the nation’s connectivity, trade, tourism, and international event »»»

Doha, Qatar: The three-day Oman International Rally gets underway from the Sohar Entertainment Centre today. Competitors from 10 nations will tackle 13 timed gravel special stages and 215.44 kilometres timed against the clock on this opening round of the 2026 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MER»»»

The Nepali Professional Accountants Foundation (NPAF) successfully hosted its flagship seminar of 2026, titled “Yantra – AI & Innovation,” on 18 January 2026 in Dubai. This seminar was part of NPAF’s ongoing community-led initiatives, organised by NPAF members residing in the UAE and managed by NPA»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naseeb Zakhir returned to the winner’s enclosure after producing a thrilling late charge to capture the day’s feature, the Mesaieed Cup, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap over 1300m, prevailing by a head at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Always prominent, the five-year-old grey unleashe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday wrapped up the Asian Shotgun Championship in style sealing the gold medal in the mixed team trap event on the final day at the Lusail Shooting Complex. Qatar's Mohammed Al Rumaihi and Kholoud Al Khalaf finished first after a strong contest against teams from Kuwait and »»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) announced the return of another illegally privatized asset to the state—a large plot of land belonging to the National Academy of Sciences. According to the state committee, as part of a criminal investigation into a crime under Part 1 »»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank released yesterday its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 with net profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR1,530m. The results issued are subject to Qatar Central Bank’s approval and endorsement by shareholders at the »»»

The government is introducing a cost freeze on household heating bills for January. “The state will cover the additional heating consumption costs incurred by families in January,” prime minister Viktor Orbán announced on social media after the government meeting on Wednesday. In a video message, O»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Dr. Tamy bin Ahmed Al-Binali and Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a panel discussion held during the World Economic Forum “Davos 2026,” currently ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Aqarat held a session yesterday with the real estate developers to discuss the challenges facing real estate investment in Qatar. A comprehensive plan to regulate the sector, license developers and projects and enhance transparency was presented i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shell is proud to announce its principal sponsorship of LNG2026, one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Taking place in Doha from February 2-5, LNG2026 will explore the current and future state of LNG under the theme: Leading LNG: P»»»

US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland. Trump abruptly announced on Wednesday that he was scrapping tariffs against Europe an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins has said winning the Qatar-UAE Super Cup will be important as his side hosts Sharjah for the prestigious title at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium. Today’s showdown is the first of four matches in the Qatar-UAE Super Cup, pitting clubs from the neighbouring count»»»

Doha, Qatar: Liwan Design Studios and Labs has announced the presentation of “The Set: Design for Screen”, a two-day film weekend curated by Luciana Ceccatto Farah, a Doha-based visual artist and screenwriter/producer. Taking place on January 23–24, 2026, the programme invites audiences to explore »»»

Dubai: Emirates Airline is building what it describes as a fully integrated living environment for its cabin crew, with a new purpose-built village planned at Dubai Investments Park. The multi-billion-dirham development is designed to house up to 12,000 crew members and goes far beyond traditional »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) yesterday launched a series of specialised educational and awareness activities to commemorate the International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24. This year’s celebrations, held under the theme “The Power of Youth »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar hosted the first edition of the MELT Golf Classic, sponsored by global star Steve Harvey, in collaboration with OWS. Held in Doha from January 19 to 21, 2026, the event formed part of the global MELT Golf Championship series in the presence of Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi,»»»

Doha: Qatar Malayalees, the largest social media collective of Malayalis in Qatar, has announced Qatar Pooram Season 2. The official announcement of “Qatar Pooram 2026”, the festival of Malayalis in Qatar, was made at a press conference held on Monday, attended by representatives of Qatar Malayalee»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Fourth National Human Rights Forum concluded yesterday with a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at strengthening national efforts to combat drugs through a human rights–based approach. The forum was organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), in partnership wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The aviation sector is increasingly aligning growth with sustainability, as rising passenger numbers and aircraft movements are accompanied by targeted efforts to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency, according to industry experts and official data. Air transp»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that the UAE workforce recorded a growth rate of 12.4% in 2025, marking an increase compared to 10.9% in 2024. The Ministry also reported that the private-sector labor market saw a 7.8% growth in the number of companies in 2025, un»»»

The resumption of negotiations between Israel and Syria in Paris earlier this month didn't capture a lot of Israeli media attention at the time, but the issue has returned to the headlines in recent days, after the Syrian army's gains against the Syrian Democratic Forces and an agreement was reache»»»

Mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy laments that her business in Uganda's bustling capital Kampala was paralysed when the government shut the internet during last week's fiercely contested general election. "All withdrawals were disconnected," she tells the BBC, adding that she gets nearly all of her »»»

Greenlanders are expressing relief after Donald Trump said in Davos that he would not use force to take the semi-autonomous territory. But at the same time, they’re not letting down their guard. In fact, Greenland's government unveiled a new handbook on Wednesday offering advice to the population i»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has provided clarifications for applicants for B1/B2 tourist and business visas regarding the new rules and has urged them not to pay the visa bond in advance. According to information published on the embassy’s website, instructions on how to pay the bond will be pro»»»