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US President Donald Trump says inflation in the country is low enough for Fed chair Jerome Powell to deliver "a big, beautiful cut" to interest rates. US consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, still significantly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, the heads of global central banks co»»»

Vazrazhdane called for a new constitution, a new system of governance, and refounding of the state in a declaration delivered from the parliamentary rostrum at the opening of the new plenary session of the 51st National Assembly. “Our main task is to regain real, not merely formal, national soverei»»»

Talking to journalists on Wednesday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov called on citizens to join a protest on Wednesday evening over suspicions of election fraud to be committed by GERB and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). In his words, the draft amendments to the Election Code tha»»»

The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have ​exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, EU scientists said on Wednesday. The data from the European Union's European Centre for Medium-Ran»»»

The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) has signed a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to strengthen fire and life safety standards across the Emirate. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during an official ceremony at Intersec Dubai 2026 by »»»

Romania’s legal market is changing at a fast pace. Investment patterns are shifting, regulatory frameworks are becoming more complex, and clients increasingly look for legal advisers who combine sector know-how with the ability to operate seamlessly across borders. Against a background of geopoliti»»»

For the first time, business interruption is no longer among the top two risks, falling to third place. However, business interruption remains a major concern, as it can be a consequence of other risks in the global top 10. Factors such as a less severe hurricane season in terms of losses in 2025 h»»»

Sport fans will be able to sign up from Wednesday for a chance to attend the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games - with tickets starting at $28 (£20.80). Registration opens at 07:00 local time (15:00 GMT) for fans to enter a random ticket draw covering all events that will take place at the Games. The w»»»

The outgoing government Wednesday approved the participation of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) in the project for offshore exploration and prospecting of oil and natural gas in Block 1-21 Khan Asparuh in the Black Sea. Outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said the decision was "most importan»»»

Iraqi officials have arrested a man wanted by Australian Federal Police as a person of interest in ​the investigation into a spate of firebombings, including an antisemitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue, police said on Wednesday. Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the arre»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has banned commercial establishments from printing or writing the sacred names of Allah on bags, packaging and other materials that may be discarded or used inappropriately, in a move officials say is intended to safeguard religious reverence. The decision was announced by Abdul»»»

Scroll through global headlines and it is easy to conclude that sustainability has lost momentum. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is questioned more openly than it was a few years ago. Reporting requirements in some jurisdictions have been softened. Political attention has shifted elsewh»»»

Unknown vandals damaged two tractors belonging to farmers from the Nikaia blockade near Larissa in central Greece who attended Tuesday’s meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Maximos Mansion, reports said Wednesday. According to Skai TV, the perpetrators punctured the tractors’ tires a»»»

In this parliament, with this majority, it would be best not to touch the Election Code, said MECh leader Radostin Vasilev, speaking to reporters in the corridors of parliament. Unlike all other groups in Parliament, his party did not make a declaration on the first day of Parliament's work after t»»»

Syrian authorities have asked Lebanese security forces to hand over more than 200 senior officers who fled to Lebanon after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, following a Reuters investigation that showed how the neighboring country was a hub for insurgent plotting. On December 18, a ​top Syrian security»»»

South Korean prosecutors have requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is on trial for insurrection over his 2024 declaration of martial law in an alleged attempt to stay in power. In closing arguments at the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday, the special prosecutor»»»

In British prisons this winter, pro-Palestinian activists linked to Palestine Action have pushed their bodies to the brink of death. By early January, most of the original seven participants had called off their hunger strikes, but three have persisted. The Palestine Action-linked protest is the la»»»

Dubai: BTS announced their world tour last night and the internet hasn't stopped buzzing since. The group had gone on a hiatus since the year June of 2022 and officially concluded with the members reuniting after their military service in June 2025. BTS will also have a full studio album comeback o»»»

At least 28 people have died and 64 others left injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in north-eastern Thailand. The crane derailed the train and crushed some of its carriages, one of which caught fire. Official records say some 195 passengers had been onboard the train when t»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohan»»»

Dubai: The United States has designated Muslim Brotherhood organisations in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as “terrorist” groups, sharply escalating Washington’s campaign against actors it says threaten regional security and Israeli interests. The move comes amid the Gaza war and wider regional escalati»»»

The political behavior of There Is Such a People (TISP) has never been guided by expediency, but solely by the idea of statehood and common sense, said MP Pavela Mitova in a statement on behalf of her parliamentary group at the opening of the new plenary session of the 51st National Assembly. TISP »»»

Egypt has taken a major step in scaling up its clean energy infrastructure after the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and the Suez Canal Economic Zone signed two renewable energy and energy storage agreements with combined investments exceeding $1.8 billion, according to a cabinet state»»»

Egypt is entering 2026 with a calmer macroeconomic backdrop than it has seen in years, as easing inflation, rising foreign reserves, and record remittance inflows begin to reinforce confidence in the country’s economic reset. Data released by the Central Bank of Egypt show annual core inflation fal»»»

Egypt has signed a new foreign investment agreement in the textiles sector after the Suez Canal Economic Zone concluded a $5.6 million deal with Turkish garment manufacturer Eroglu Moda Tekstil to establish a ready-made garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, reinforcing the zone’s po»»»

  At least 12,000 people were killed in what has been described as the largest killing in Iran's contemporary history, according to a report released by Iran International following extensive verification ef»»»

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said on January 13 he will not meet a European Parliament delegation visiting Belgrade later this month, describing the lawmakers as “uninvited” and adversaries of Serbia, Beta reported. »»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s presidency said on January 12 it was ready to use all legal and diplomatic means, including possible international litigation, to block Croatia’s plan to build a radioactive waste disposal facility close to the two countries’ border. »»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s presidency said on January 12 it was ready to use all legal and diplomatic means, including possible international litigation, to block Croatia’s plan to build a radioactive waste disposal facility close to the two countries’ border. »»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s presidency said on January 12 it was ready to use all legal and diplomatic means, including possible international litigation, to block Croatia’s plan to build a radioactive waste disposal facility close to the two countries’ border. »»»

Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko's party offices were searched by National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) as part of an expanding parliamentary vote-selling corruption investigation on January 14. “T»»»

President Joseph Aoun is reassured that Hezbollah will not join a potential war between U.S.-Israel and Iran, official sources close to the president said. The sources claimed that high-level talks with Hezbollah have reassured the president that the group would not join a potential regional escala»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will open an international conference in support of the Lebanese Army in Paris on March 5, the Lebanese presidency said in a statement Wednesday. The statement came after French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, Saudi envoy Prince Yazid Bin Farhan, and the ambassadors of th»»»

Headline inflation in Moldova (chart) slowed to 6.8% y/y in December from 7.0% y/y in November, while core inflation declined more sharply to 4.7% y/y from 5.1%, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS). »»»

Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko's party offices were searched by National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) as part of an expanding parliamentary vote-selling corruption investigation on January 14. “T»»»

From mouthwatering delicacies to concerts and drag racing, this week’s lineup of events and activities in Qatar promises plenty of excitement. What’s more, a number of prominent personalities and notable international figures are set to arrive to attend these events. Meanwhile, the weather departme»»»

"Our final task is to guarantee fair elections, and we will do so in a way never seen before," said here in Parliament on Wednesday Velichie leader Ivelin Mihaylov at the opening of the new plenary session. Mihaylov added that Velichie's Parliamentary Group is new to politics and free from the corr»»»

In a declaration for the opening of Parliament's new plenary session, BSP - United Left said that they have contributed to the stability of the State and the peace of mind of Bulgarian citizens in the last months. The declaration was read out by BSP - United Left Floor Leader Dragomir Stoynev. BSP »»»

“There is no democracy without honest elections, no trust without transparency, and no stability without a protected and free vote,” said Hayri Sadakov in a declaration on behalf of the parliamentary group of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF). On Wednesday, MPs opened the new plenary sessi»»»

Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces exchanged fire Tuesday in a tense area of eastern Aleppo province, marking a possible escalation after days of clashes in the northern city. No casualties were immediately reported, as an impasse continues in negotiations between»»»

Egypt and the Czech Republic signed two agreements to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. An agreement was signed between Egypt’s Social Fund for Development and the Czech foundation for small and medium industries, while the other was signed between Egypt’s General Authority for »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will recognise six distinguished laureates on Thursday, January 15, at the Museum of the Future during the annual Great Arab Minds Award ceremony. The event marks the third year of wha»»»

Saks Fifth Avenue holiday windows and light show is on display in New York City on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. File Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Saks Global, the luxury retail parent company of Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, announced lat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in January, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The possible meeting will touch u»»»

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday after President Donald Trump recently stepped up threats to take over Greenland. The autonomous territory of Denmark could be useful for the ​United States because of it»»»

The Romanian economy recorded a growth rate of 0.8% last year, falling significantly short of the 1.3% projected in June and the 2.1% estimated at the start of 2025, according to the latest “Global Economic Prospects” report published on Tuesday by the World Bank and cited by Agerpres. In 2026, Rom»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a staff meeting with heads of state agencies and presidential representatives in the regions to present two initiatives under the Government Accelerators program with a 100-day implementation period. The first initiative aim»»»

TradeIranWill Trump risk a clash with China over Iran tariff?Nik MartinDonald Trump's sudden 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran puts Beijing squarely in the spotlight. China knows how to evade sanctions and has the muscle to retaliate. DW explores what this showdown could mean. https://p.dw.co»»»

Dubai: Emirates has unveiled a special new Airbus A380 design celebrating its long‑standing association with world tennis. The livery, inspired by the four Grand Slam tournaments, brings the sport’s colour and energy to the skies as the Dubai airline strengthens its global brand through sports part»»»