Column: Venezuela lessons for North Korea air defenses - UPI.com
A demonstrator holds a US and Venezuelan flag outside the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Nicolas Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation»»»
Qatar Chamber discusses challenges facing private healthcare sector
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber's Health Committee held its first meeting of the year, chaired by Board Member and Chair of the Committee Ibtihaj Mohamed Al Ahmadani, in the presence of committee members. The meeting addressed several key issues, including challenges and obstacles facing the health sect»»»
GURSK Beyond Borders: Africa Edition – An integrated experience for the dental community in Romania and the Republic of Moldova
The Beyond Borders circuit, organized by GURSK in South Africa in January, brought together over 150 dental professionals from Romania and the Republic of Moldova in an international format that combined clinical education, professional dialogue and direct access to the local implantology ecosystem»»»
Auchan Romania strengthens its Top Employer status in 2026
With approx. 7,000 employees, Auchan Romania confirmed again this year its Top Employer status, a recognition of its consistent performance in human resources practices at local level. In 2026, the company positions itself above the Romanian market average in leadership, sustainability and work env»»»
RAK Police Air Wing reports 18.8% jump in missions: Here is what they achieved
The Air Wing of Ras Al Khaimah Police carried out 233 aerial missions in 2025, marking an 18.8 per cent increase compared to 196 missions in 2024, police said. The missions were conducted by the department’s air wing fleet and covered a wide range of operations, including search and rescue, support»»»
New appeal for farmers to call off their roadblock campaign
Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras urged protesting farmers on Tuesday to call off their campaign of blocking key highways and border crossings, saying the government has done its best to meet their demands. Farmers are due to decide later Tuesday on the future of their protests, a day after they »»»
All court sessions in Greater Tunis suspended Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions
Tunis, Jan 20 (TAP) - The Tunis Regional Bar Association announced on Tuesday that all court sessions across the Greater Tunis judicial circuits and at all levels have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions and heavy rainfall.The Bar urged...»»»
Syrian media report Israeli occupation forces blew up the “Al-Andalus Cinema” in the city of Quneitra with explosives - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian media report Israeli occupation forces blew up the “Al-Andalus Cinema” in the city of Quneitra with explosives 20-01-2026 16:08 PM L»»»
French president: US competition is intensifying through trade agreements that undermine our interests and aim to subjugate Europe - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe French president: US competition is intensifying through trade agreements that undermine our interests and aim to subjugate Europe 20-01-20»»»
Syria Kurdish official says in communication with Israel and open to support
A senior official in Syria's Kurdish administration said Tuesday that the Kurds were in contact with Israel and were open to support from "any source", amid tensions with Damascus despite a recent deal. "There are certain figures from the side of the Israeli state engaged in communications with our»»»
Middle East Naval Commanders Conference opens in Doha on sidelines of DIMDEX 2026
DOHA:Under the patronage and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, and attended by Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces HE Lt Gen (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, the Middle East Naval Commanders»»»
Syrian finance minister holds talks with World Bank teams on financial sector reform
Damascus, Jan.20 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh held three separate virtual workshops with technical teams from the World Bank Group last week to discuss key public finance and financial sector reforms, the minister said on Tuesday on his Facebook page. Barnieh said the first w»»»
Severe Weather Hits Bulgaria on Wednesday: Snow, Ice, and Rain Expected
Bulgaria will experience mostly cloudy skies on Wednesday, January 21, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). Morning temperatures will drop to between minus 9° and minus 4°, with the coldest conditions expected in the northeast. In Sofia, the minimum will reach ar»»»
Trump’s first year back in office: Mass layoffs, deportations and global moves
FRANCE 24 Washington Correspondent Fraser Jackson reviews US President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House. The year began with the creation of DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, which oversaw mass layoffs across federal agencies. Trump also expanded ICE and ordered large-»»»
Varna Gains Direct Summer Flights to Warsaw Starting May 2026
Wizz Air, one of Bulgaria’s leading carriers, has announced a new direct route connecting Varna with Warsaw (Modlin) as part of its summer 2026 schedule. Operations will begin on 21 May 2026, with flights scheduled three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tickets are now available »»»
Flu Epidemic Declared in Three Regions of Bulgaria
Three regions of Bulgaria are experiencing a flu epidemic, according to the latest data of the Health Ministry. Temporary anti-epidemic measures are already in effect in Dobrich and Varna regions, with Varna extending the measures until January 27. Burgas Region introduces them from January 22 to J»»»
Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families during clashes in Syria
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) says it has withdrawn from a camp holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS), as clashes with the Syrian government continue despite a ceasefire agreement. The SDF said its forces were "compelled to withdraw»»»
North Korea's Kim purges vice premier, slams ‘incompetent’ officials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly sacked a vice premier and lashed out at “incompetent” officials in a rare public rebuke, state media reported Tuesday. The move came as Kim opened a major industrial complex, underscoring growing pressure on officials to deliver economic gains under heavy in»»»
Multipolarity is Here to Stay, We’ll Still Have to Negotiate: Lavrov
Multipolarity is here to stay on the international stage; at some point, we’ll still have to agree on how new major players will interact with each other, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a news conference summarizing Russian diplomatic activities in 2025. “Multipolarity as an objective »»»
‘Our health matters too’: UAE doctors use cricket to fight burnout, stress
As the UAE marks the Year of Family, a group of healthcare professionals and fitness enthusiasts is turning to cricket to strengthen bonds within the healthcare community, bringing together physicians, paramedics and their families in a celebration of sport, solidarity and wellbeing. Cricket meets »»»
Trump hits Macron with tariff threats, underscores tense US-France relations
Donald Trump posted a private message from France’s leader and threatened hefty tariffs on French wine and champagne, targeting an ally who has taken a firm stance against US pressure over Greenland. “Macron is learning the hard way that there is no friendship with Donald Trump,” FRANCE 24 Internat»»»
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen takes the stand in high-stakes appeals trial
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political future hangs in the balance as she faces an appeals trial in Paris, a case that could derail her party’s ambitions to radically reshape France with anti-immigration and nationalist policies. It will be Le Pen’s first opportunity to speak since the t»»»
Trump publishes Macron's message, threatens French wine tariffs
Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump have long exchanged firm handshakes, but their relationship is showing cracks. In a striking break from diplomatic norms, Trump publicly shared what he called a private message from Macron – proposing a G7 meeting in Paris and discussing Syria, Iran, and Greenl»»»
Supreme Judiciary Council partakes in ceremonial opening of legal year in Hong Kong 2026
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar's Supreme Judiciary Council participated in the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year in Hong Kong 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen international judicial cooperation and the exchange of expertise with legal systems globally. Chaired by the President of the Inve»»»
Ooredoo Group announces Syntys acquisition of Q-Data facilities in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Ooredoo Group (a Qatari public shareholding company), and Syntys announced on Tuesday that Syntys has acquired Q Data QFZ LLC, which operates hyperscale data centre facilities in Qatar serving leading cloud and AI customers, with 5MW live and 7.5MW under development. In a statement pub»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
GERB Will Not Fight Against Rumen Radev or His Political Entity, Says Deputy Floor Leader Sacheva
GERB will not fight against Rumen Radev or his political entity, GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva told journalists on Tuesday. “GERB will leave Mr. Radev to fight reality,” she added. She was responding to a BTA question about Radev’s resignation and how his participation in elections m»»»
Foreign Minister: Presidency Turned Out to Be Biggest Taxpayer-Funded Political Base
“We turned out to be right that the Presidency has been the largest political base, funded by taxpayers’ money,” Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told journalists here on Tuesday, commenting on the head of State’s address to the nation on Monday. According to Georgiev, this has perhaps been the long»»»
Vucic: We are working on development plan for Serbia until 2035
DAVOS - The world is heading in a crazy direction and Serbia must preserve peace and its growing economy, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Davos on Tuesday, adding that work on a new development plan for Serbia until 2035 had begun and that the document was due to be unveiled by March 1. »»»
UK Plan to Give Diego Garcia to Mauritius 'Stupid', Cause for US to Take Greenland - Trump
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that the plan of the United Kingdom to give away the Diego Garcia island, where a US military base is located, to Mauritius is not smart, and serves as one of the reasons why Greenland has to be acquired by the United States. "Shoc»»»
Russian Special Envoy Dmitriev Plans to Meet With US Delegation Representatives in Davos - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, plans to meet with some representatives of the US delegation in Davos, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Dmitriev arri»»»
Sharjah property buyers get 50% discount on registration fees at ACRES 2026
Dubai: Property buyers in Sharjah will receive a 50% reduction in real estate registration fees on transactions completed during the ACRES 2026 exhibition, which opens tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fee reduction, approved by the S»»»
The Family CFO: Trading without stressing your budget, why it matters
Over years of working across global financial markets and advising traders from diverse backgrounds, I have consistently seen that successful trading has far less to do with complex strategies and far more to do with structure, discipline, and personal governance. While risk management is discussed»»»
Tourist helicopter goes missing near Mount Aso in Japan
Tokyo: A tourist helicopter carrying three people has gone missing near the summit of Mount Aso in south-western Japan, local authorities have said. The aircraft disappeared on Tuesday morning shortly after taking off from a tourist facility in Aso City, in Kumamoto Prefecture. On board were the pi»»»
China confirms invitation to Trump’s ‘peace board’
The US has invited China to become a member of the ‘Board of Peace’ proposed by President Donald Trump to oversee the post-war governance and reconstruction of Gaza, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing confirmed on Tuesday. Trump came up with the idea of a new body that he would chair himself late last»»»
Ukraine aid critic quits as president of EU country
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has announced his resignation, saying the political class has “betrayed” voters, citing “oligarchy” and fueling speculation that he is poised to create his own party ahead of snap parliamentary elections. In a televised address on Monday, Radev – known for his critic»»»
NATO preparing for war against Russia – Lavrov
Recent statements by top European officials, including NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, suggest that the West is preparing for a direct military conflict with Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference on the results of Russian diplomatic activities in »»»