From evidence to answers: Dubai Police advance forensic automation
Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with global laboratory technology company Eppendorf to strengthen cooperation in automating forensic laboratories and advancing scientific capabilities that support the justice system. The agreement was signed at the General Department of Forens»»»
Ministry issues clarification regarding Aptamil 1 infant formula
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has confirmed that the local market is free from the first-stage infant formula product, brand “Aptamil 1” (Aptamil), 800 g pack size, batch number 31-10-2026, best before October 31, 2026. This comes following a recall from the markets in the Unit»»»
Romania’s mortgage registrations rise 6.4% in 2025, led by Bucharest and Ilfov
Most mortgage loans in Romania were concentrated in Bucharest, Ilfov, Timiș, and Cluj in 2025, a year in which the number of mortgages registered nationwide increased by 6.4% compared with 2024, according to a market analysis by SVN Romania and Ipotecare.ro. More than 92,100 mortgages were register»»»
Al Habtoor group to take legal action against Lebanon over $1.7B investment losses
A conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates said Monday it will take legal action against Lebanese authorities over a dispute regarding its investments in the crisis-hit country, saying it has suffered $1.7 billion in investment losses. The Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group's businesses in Lebanon »»»
Private jet carrying eight crashes in Maine
A private jet carrying eight people has crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine, aviation authorities have said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down at around 19:45 local time (00:45 GMT on Monday), the Federal Aviation Administration said, but the fa»»»
Mandatory mask-wearing reimposed in several Hungarian hospitals
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EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualised images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Irel»»»
BTA, Bulgarian Construction Chamber Sign Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Construction Chamber (BCC) signed a partnership agreement on Monday, with BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Construction Chamber Chair Lubomir Katchamakov signing the document at BTA's National Press Club in Sofia. The cooperation provides for »»»
Israeli occupation forces open fire towards farmers in Lebanese border town of Yaroun, vehicle damaged without injuries reported: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyz Health Ministry works on repatriation of medical professionals - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held an online meeting with Kyrgyz medical professionals working in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, the Middle East, and other countries. According to the ministry’s press center, the meeting was chaired by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyr»»»
Over 14.2 million trips push Ajman public transport growth to 7.23%
Ajman’s public transport system recorded more than 14.2 million passenger trips in 2025, marking a 7.23 per cent increase compared to the previous year, the Ajman Transport Authority announced. A total of 14,225,167 trips were recorded across taxi, bus and marine transport services, reflecting the »»»
Step back in time: Karachi’s antique car show wows thousands in Pakistan
Karachi came alive with the roar of engines and the shimmer of polished chrome as the Antique Cars Museum hosted its 4th Annual Show at the historic Frere Hall. Visitors of all ages flocked to this free-to-public “pop-up museum,” witnessing over a century of automotive history in one place. Speakin»»»
President Iotova to Begin Meetings Under Constitutional Procedure for Appointing Caretaker Government
On January 27, Tuesday, President Iliana Iotova will hold a meeting with Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Monday. The meeting is being held in implementation of Article 99(5) of the Constitution, in connection with the procedure for appointing a caretaker pr»»»
Vucic: Positions on Russia, Kosovo-Metohija key issues for Serbia's EU accession
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday the positions on Russia and Kosovo-Metohija were the two key issues for Serbia's EU accession. "Leave everything else aside - whether the laws are like this or like that. Serbia has the capacity to resolve everything else, and it is not a»»»
Al-Khulaifi meets Lebanese leaders, Doha expected to announce major aid to Lebanon
State Minister at the Qatari Foreign Ministry Mohammad al-Khulaifi held talks Monday in Lebanon with President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri. “During his meeting with Aoun, the Qatari state minister stressed that Qatar will continue to support Lebanon through a package of aid, most notably bo»»»
How the West rejected Hamas’ democratic victory and led Gaza to disaster
On January 26, 2006, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections. Twenty years later, Gaza is still living inside the consequences of that vote. What was then framed in Washington and European capitals as a democratic experiment gone wrong has since been treated as an anomaly – an error to be i»»»
Dubai concludes first Green Artificial Intelligence Conference
Dubai has concluded the first international Green Artificial Intelligence Conference, organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment under the patronage of Lt General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri , Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, in cooperation with Dubai Police Academy and Cu»»»
Prime Minister inaugurates first edition of Doha Legal Forum
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated on Monday the first edition of the Doha Legal Forum. The forum, held under the title 'Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights,' is being organized by the Ministry of J»»»
Outgoing Defence Minister Meets US Congress Delegation
Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov met with a delegation from the United States Congress, led by Congressman Pat Fallon of the House of Representatives, on Monday, the Defence Ministry said. The two sides discussed current issues in bilateral defence cooperation, as well as topical matters »»»
Public Tension Index Rises in Q4 2025, Reaches 6.76
The Public Tension Index recorded an increase in the last quarter of 2025, reaching 6.76, placing it firmly in the "high, hard-to-control risks" category, the Centrе for Analysis and Crisis Communications and the Myara polling agency reported on Monday. The index stood at 6.09 in Q3 of 2025. The in»»»
Syria signs deal with Jordan to import 4 million cubic meters of natural gas daily
Damascus, Jan. 26 (SANA) Syria and Jordan signed on Monday an agreement to deliver approximately 4 million cubic meters of natural gas per day (140 million cubic feet) to Syria, in a move aimed at stabilizing the country’s electricity system. The deal was signed at the Syrian Ministry of Energy bet»»»
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
At least 11 people were killed and another dozen injured when gunmen opened fire on locals who had gathered at a football pitch in the city of Salamanca in central Mexico on Sunday. Witnesses said armed men arrived at the grounds in several vehicles and shot at those gathered there seemingly indisc»»»
UAE leaders congratulate India on Republic Day
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and»»»
Bulgaria: Flu Epidemic Declared in Plovdiv, Ends in Varna and Dobrich
The Regional Health Inspectorate in Plovdiv has recommended declaring a flu epidemic starting Wednesday, January 28, following a sharp rise in reported cases. Dr. Argir Argirov, director of the inspection, announced that in-person school lessons will be suspended. The Education Inspectorate in Plov»»»
Qatar India Open Kabaddi Championship Season 2 set for January 30
Doha: Aspire Ladies Sports Hall will witness intense action as it hosts the Qatar India Open Kabaddi Championship – Season 2 on January 30, 2026. The Kasaragod District Expatriate Association Qatar (KADEXA-Q) announced that the championship will be organised under its leadership, following the gran»»»
Ryanair to raise fares after profits dip amid Italy fine
Ryanair is to raise its fares following a fall in quarterly profits after being fined by Italy's competition watchdog for abusing its market position. The budget airline posted pre-tax profits of €24.4m (£21.2m) for the three months to December, an 83% drop from the same period the previous year. B»»»
'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job'
Efforts are being made by the public sector to crack down on staff who work multiple different jobs at the same time, in secret. The practice, known as polygamous working, has arguably become more prevalent with the growth in remote working but it can be potentially unlawful depending on your emplo»»»
Vucic: MOL to acquire 56 pct stake in NIS for 900 mln to 1 bln euros
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday Hungary's MOL would acquire a 56 pct stake in the Serbian oil company NIS for 900 mln to 1 bln euros. In an interview for Blic TV, Vucic said reports that MOL had bought a stake in the company for 1.7-2.5 bln euros were nonsensical. "The »»»
Qatar, Albania sign MoU in public prosecution field
DOHA: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Albania signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of public prosecution on Monday. The MoU was signed by Attorney General HE DrIssa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi and Prosecutor General of the Republic of Albania HE Olsian Cela, who is visiti»»»
Rights Group Says Confirmed Iran Protest Toll nears 6,000
A US-based rights group said Monday it had confirmed the deaths of 5,848 people in a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, warning that it was still investigating thousands more potential fatalities. The protests started in late December sparked by economic grievances but turned i»»»
Grandmaster Vugar Asadli wins title at CEKAQ’s open chess tournament in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The Open Rapid Chess Tournament - CEKAQ presents VEGA Chess Without Borders – Season 2 was recently organised by LBS College of Engineering Kasaragod Alumni Association – Qatar Chapter (CEKAQ), in association with the CSL. International Grandmaster Vugar Asadli emerged as the champion »»»
Liwa University launches SHE LEADS Program to empower women in UAE higher education
Abu Dhabi: Liwa University hosted the SHE LEADS program, delivered in partnership with Advance HE, the UK-based global authority in higher education leadership development. This marks the first time the program has been implemented in the United Arab Emirates, taking place over three consecutive da»»»
US storm chaos: Emirates cancels New York flights, delays hit Gulf airlines
Dubai: Flights between the UAE, Qatar and the United States continues to face disruptions as a severe winter storm continues to batter the US East Coast, triggering airport closures, long delays and cancellations on some of the busiest transatlantic routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»
Fire in Greek biscuit factory kills three
A fire broke out after an explosion at a biscuit factory near the central Greek city of Trikala on Monday, killing three people and leaving another two missing, the fire brigade said. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as some 40 firefighters and 13 trucks tackled the blaze, with flames visi»»»
Israeli gliders drop stun grenades near Lebanese Army post in Adaisseh border town: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Early Elections in Bulgaria Likely Only After Easter
Assoc. Prof. Hristo Ormandzhiev, a constitutional law lecturer, said on Nova that Bulgaria’s Constitution does not set strict deadlines for consultations or for the appointment of a caretaker government. The speed of these procedures depends entirely on the discretion of the president. Ormandzhiev »»»
Two investigators suspected of extortion detained in Osh region - | 24.KG
Two investigators from Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained on suspicion of corruption-related offenses. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the operational measures were carried out as part of efforts to curb ex»»»
World Not Ready for Rise in Extreme Heat, Scientists Say
Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the brunt cooler regions will also need to adapt, scientists said Monday. Demand for cooling will "drastically" increase in giant countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Nigeria, where hundreds of millions»»»
Disneyland Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island location revealed for the first time
Dubai: The location of the much-anticipated Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been revealed for the first time earlier today, after Disney CEO Bob Iger shared images from Yas Island on social media during a Yas Island site visit on January 26. “Walking the site of what will one day be Disneyland Abu Dhabi,”»»»
Justice Minister links legal reform to sustainable investment at Doha Legal Forum 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has said that clear legislation, an independent judiciary and efficient justice institutions are central to attracting sustainable investment, as it seeks to strengthen confidence in its legal and economic environment. Speaking at the opening of the Doha Legal Forum 2026 on Monda»»»
QatarEnergy signs long-term helium sales agreement with Air Liquide
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy and Air Liquide have signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 300 million cubic feet per annum of helium from Qatar. The agreement marks a new milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two global energy and industrial gas leaders»»»
One Macedonia granted license to be country’s third mobile operator
Skopje, 23 January 2026 (MIA) - One Macedonia received Friday a license for 5G radio frequency spectrum from the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) and will officially operate as the third mobile operator in the country. Initially, it will begin operating in the territory of Skopje, using t»»»
AQUILA invests EUR 5 million in advanced logistics automation at Dragomirești warehouse
AQUILA (stock symbol AQ), one of the largest players in Romania’s and the region’s fast-moving consumer goods distribution sector, with over 30 years of industry experience, has announced a EUR 5 million investment in an advanced logistics automation solution at its Dragomirești warehouse in Ilfov »»»
Cordia Romania secures land near Alba Iulia Square for Centropolitan residential development
Cordia Romania, part of the Futureal Group, has acquired an 8,179 sqm plot of land in the Alba Iulia Square area, close to Bucharest Mall, and has started construction works on its Centropolitan residential project. The land was purchased from Bog’Art Place, and the building permit has already been»»»
Serbia beats Hungary to win European water polo title
BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national water polo team has won the European Championship by defeating Hungary 10-7 (3-2, 2-3, 2-1, 3-1) in the final on Sunday. In front of around 13,000 supporters at the Belgrade Arena, Dusan Mandic led the scoring for Serbia with four goals, Nikola Lukic netted twic»»»
Supreme Court to review motion in case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy - | 24.KG
The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider a defense motion in the case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy on February 2. She was sentenced to six years in prison under charges of «calling for mass unrest,» human rights defender Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova reported. According to her, the h»»»
Israel Agrees to Reopen Rafah Crossing Only for Gaza Pedestrians
Israel said Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of its "limited reopening" once it has recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory. Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of»»»
Trump claims US military used ‘secret weapon’ to abduct Maduro
US President Donald Trump said the American military used a new secret weapon to disable Venezuela’s air defense systems during the raid on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. On January 3, American commandos abducted Maduro from his compound witho»»»
Ferry with over 350 aboard sinks in Philippines (VIDEO)
A ferry carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members sank in the southern Philippines on Monday after capsizing en route from Zamboanga City on the island of Mindanao to Jolo island, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has said. At least eight people were initially confirmed dead, according to Arsina K»»»
China successfully tests rifle-wielding UAV
One of China’s leading tech companies, Wuhan Guide Infrared, has successfully tested a novel rifle-wielding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reporting unprecedented accuracy. In recent years, Chinese companies have been at the forefront of drone development, with many civilian models widely represent»»»