North Korean hackers have impersonated human rights organizations and financial institutions in South Korea to lure targets into opening malicious files, according to a report released Monday by cybersecurity firm Genians. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Nor»»»

On Jan. 19, 1861, Georgia voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy. 1 of 3 | On January 19, 1861, Georgia voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy. The vote was held at the Old State Capitol in Milledgeville, Ga., pictured in 1937. File Photo by L.D. Andrew/Library»»»

Hong Kong: Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday while most equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by threatening several European nations with tariffs over their opposition to the United States buying Greenland. The US president has fanned already-rising geopolitical t»»»

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Dubai: Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman's daughters, Khatija and Raheema, took to Instagram to defend their Oscar-winning father following intense criticism over comments he made in a recent interview about the shifting power dynamics within the Hindi film industry. The controversy erupted after AR»»»

Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tackle deteriorati»»»

Abu Dhabi: With improving weather conditions, astronomers have obtained a clearer daytime image of the crescent marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shaaban 1447 AH, offering a rare and detailed view of the lunar phase. The image was captured earlier Monday from Abu Dhabi by the Al Khatim »»»

2025 was characterized as a prudent year in the labour market and, although the total number of new jobs appeared in the market knew a 10% drawback against 2024, the year ended with a total of 260,000 jobs posted over January-December, according to data of the annual Review & Trends report, the 10t»»»

Over half (51%) of Romanians in the workforce feel relatively confident about keeping their jobs, while 35% say they are not confident about finding a new one, according to the fourth edition of the Consumer Trust Barometer conducted by research and consulting agency Exact Business Solutions.The su»»»

The gross average salary in Romania rose 2.4% to 9,371 lei in November 2025 compared with October, while the net average earnings increased 2.2% to 5,615 lei, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.According to the official statistics, in November 2025, in »»»

The first evaluation of Romania as a full Schengen member confirms the country's professional profile and openness to constructive dialogue in implementing the required measures, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Friday.The official met on Friday with a European Commission delegation led by»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday in Iasi that funding for the two motorway endpoints in Moldavia - Iasi-Ungheni and Suceava-Siret - has been approved by the European Commission, with the projects considered essential for regional connectivity and for the defence component."First of all, w»»»

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete held talks on Friday with his counterpart from the Republic of Moldova, Emil Ceban, focusing on the organisation of medical services, institutions' capacity to support 'genuine' reforms, and how healthcare projects should be designed to deliver "visible and measur»»»

Romania will take part in the 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum in Davos with its largest government delegation to date, including Foreign Minister Oana Toiu, Minister of Investments and European Projects Dragos Pislaru, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan, and presidential adviser Radu Burnete.Acco»»»

The information recently published in the public space according to which France is "extremely dissatisfied" with Romania's position regarding the EU-Mercosur trade agreement or that there is connection between this file and the French military presence on Romanian territory is "simply false", the »»»

The Russian military intelligence service GRU was responsible for an attempted arson attack in 2024 on a Lithuanian factory that supplies radio wave scanners to the Ukrainian military, Lithuanian officials said on Friday. Six citizens from Spain, Colombia, Cuba, Russia and Belarus have been charged»»»

Kyrgyzstan is entering 2026 as the leader among Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries in terms of growth in the volume of construction work. The republic has maintained the top position among the five member states since January last year. According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, construct»»»

Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev, along with inspectors from the State Department of Architectural and Construction Supervision, conducted a raid on construction sites in Bishkek. He also ordered similar inspections to be organized »»»

In 2025, at least 232 cases of food poisoning were registered in Kyrgyzstan, affecting 580 people. The Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication reported. According to the center, 11 cases of mass poisoning (involving more than five people) were registered, five of which occurre»»»

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ advisor Dr. Mahmoud Al-Habbash said that the situation in the Gaza Strip, along with the formation of the Board of Peace and its related entities is not a Palestinian choice. This is “a temporary arrangement (mandated by the UN Security Council) that the Palesti»»»

Dubai: Ever dreamed of going to space? NASA is inviting you to join Artemis II test flight alongside four astronauts as they head to the Moon and back to test systems and hardware needed for deep space exploration. You can be a part of 'Send Your Name with Artemis II' which is a free initiative by »»»

Paris, France: Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tac»»»

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A 12-year-old boy was in critical condition following a shark attack off Sydney's coast, authorities said. Emergency services were called to Hermitage Foreshore Walk near Shark Beach at about 4:20 p.m. local time Sunday in response to reports that a boy had been bitten by a shark, »»»

Davos, Switzerland: Corporate chiefs and government leaders including US President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress. The even is being held evren as a domineering tone from Washington has upended the g»»»

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his secret hideout these days, knows he is now a marked man. He will not be sitting on his veranda anytime soon. When discussing what the United States might do next to help the protesters in Iran, US President Trump has mentioned Qassem Soleimani a»»»

Dubai: There are very few people in the world as obsessed with sauce as Dubai entrepreneur Faisal Al Mutairi — and that’s saying something in a city that loves bold flavours. The self-styled chief chilli officer at House of Habanero – a dedicated speciality retailer for all things spicy - owns more»»»

Dubai: Emirates is expanding its Dubai-Manila route with four additional weekly flights starting April 2, 2026, strengthening travel options for residents, overseas Filipino workers, and business travellers between the UAE and the Philippines. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

A study led by researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, revealed a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug that can safely lower triglycerides and other blood lipids. Researchers of the study, published last Friday in Nature Medicine, said the innovative dr»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026Ashutosh PandeyWeeks after attacking Venezuela, capturing its controversial leader, and reviving Greenland ambitions, the US president's presence in Davos is expected to raise the stakes at WEF's annual meeting. https://p.dw.com/p/56p»»»

China's population fell for the fourth straight year in 2025 as its birth rates sunk to a record low, despite the government rolling out a spate of incentives to boost them. The country's population fell 3.39 million to reach 1.4 billion by the end of 2025, marking a quicker decline than the previo»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to call for a snap election, less than three months after taking office, in a bid to shore up greater support. Unnamed officials told local media Takaichi would announce the date of the lower house election at a press conference on Monday af»»»

Dubai: Several regions across Saudi Arabia are expected to experience a sharp drop in temperatures and increasingly active surface winds from Tuesday through Thursday, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). In a weather advisory, the NCM said the strong winds are likely to stir up »»»

Gold and silver prices climbed to fresh peaks on Monday, as investors poured into safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenland. Spot gold jumped 1.6% to $4,666.11 as of 0551 GMT, after scaling an all-time hi»»»

An Al Ain court has ordered a woman and her husband to pay Dh32,506 to a car repair workshop, ruling that the amount represents the outstanding balance for engine modifications carried out on a vehicle owned by the woman. In its judgment, the court said the documents submitted by the claimant faile»»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

Karakol City Hall, together with the regional office of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, conducted a raid to inspect compliance with state language laws. The raid covered retail outlets, stores, cafes, food service establishments, pharmacies, and other public spaces. During the inspection, spec»»»

Rabat: Who said what during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which ended on Sunday with Senegal beating hosts Morocco1-0 after extra time in the final in Rabat: “The AFCON is the most difficult competition in the world to win. We have won it again.” -- Senegal star Sadio Mane after their dra»»»

The Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is gearing up to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from Monday to January 23. This year’s forum, themed "A Spirit of Dialogue," comes amid swift chang»»»

At least 21 people have been killed and 73 others injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, the local emergency services have said. Twenty-four people are in serious condition, including four minors, they added. The incident happened in the Adamuz municipality, near the city o»»»

Riyadh, Jan. 19 (SANA) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the SDF, with all their civil and military institutions, into the Syrian state.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday: “The Kingdom hopes this agre»»»

Bulgaria has formally submitted its candidacy for UNESCO recognition of its yogurt, joining Romania and Turkey in the initiative. The evaluation process is already underway, with an assessment of Bulgaria’s application expected this autumn. The bid highlights the long-standing tradition and cultura»»»

UN Human Rights commissioner Volker Turk said on Sunday he is alarmed by the increasing militarization of society by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, also expressing his worries that the atrocity crimes committed during and after the takeover of El Fasher would be repeated in the Kordofan regi»»»