Bulgaria: Vassilev Says President Sent Clear Signal Against Peevski with Third Mandate Decision
Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change and MP from the WCC-DB parliamentary group, said President Rumen Radev’s decision to hand the third exploratory mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) sent an unambiguous political message. According to Vassilev, the move was a clear si»»»
Why selling Dubai, Abu Dhabi real estate isn’t always easy money: Million Dollar Listings UAE star on tough competition
Dubai: Breaking into real estate in the UAE is often perceived as quick money and easy commissions. But for Mai Khaled, the newest entrant on Million Dollar Listing UAE reality show, selling properties in this region was far more demanding than she expected. "During the first year, it was tough. I »»»
TikTok removes over 17 million videos in MENA region in the third quarter of 2025
With quick clips crafted to capture attention and popularity that’s been steadily on the rise, social media channel TikTok has been at the forefront of a debate that involves children, dangerous content, and the quintessential question: At what point should a child be exposed to social media? In re»»»
Chinese, Iranian FMs discuss developments as Beijing urges peaceful dialogue
BEIJING, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday reaffirmed his country's opposition to the use of force in international relations. China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Wang made the remarks during a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to disc»»»
Cabinet Chairman visits construction sites and energy facilities in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev conducted a working tour of Bishkek’s facilities, where he reviewed the implementation of business projects, reconstruction of energy facilities, and the progress of construction. The Cabinet Chairman visited a modern office cent»»»
Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168
Hong Kong: The final death toll from a devastating fire at a Hong Kong housing complex in November is 168, the city's security chief said on Thursday, seven more than previously announced. The blaze that tore through the high-rise estate in Tai Po District was the world's deadliest residential buil»»»
Africa’s green hydrogen projects stall as offtake gaps persist, warns EIC
Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»
Africa’s green hydrogen projects stall as offtake gaps persist, warns EIC
Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»
Africa’s green hydrogen projects stall as offtake gaps persist, warns EIC
Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»
Africa’s green hydrogen projects stall as offtake gaps persist, warns EIC
Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»
Africa’s green hydrogen projects stall as offtake gaps persist, warns EIC
Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»
Kazakhstan appeals to US, Europe to stop drone attacks on its Black Sea oil shipping
Kazakhstan on January 14 appealed for assistance from the US and Europe in strengthening the security of its major oil export corridor following more drone attacks on Black Sea tankers. Three tankers due to pick up Ka»»»
Kazakhstan appeals to US, Europe to stop drone attacks on its Black Sea oil shipping
Kazakhstan on January 14 appealed for assistance from the US and Europe in strengthening the security of its major oil export corridor following more drone attacks on Black Sea tankers. Three tankers due to pick up Ka»»»
Kazakhstan appeals to US, Europe to stop drone attacks on its Black Sea oil shipping
Kazakhstan on January 14 appealed for assistance from the US and Europe in strengthening the security of its major oil export corridor following more drone attacks on Black Sea tankers. Three tankers due to pick up Ka»»»
US Extends License for Sale of Lukoil Assets Abroad, Including Bulgaria
Washington has prolonged the validity of a US license allowing negotiations for the sale of foreign assets owned by the Russian oil major Lukoil, extending it until February 28. The previous authorization was due to expire on January 17. The measure follows sanctions imposed in October last year by»»»
Greenland to Hold Protest on Saturday Amid US Takeover Plan
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A protest against the United States' "illegal and unacceptable" intentions to seize Greenland is planned in the island's capital of Nuuk on January 17, Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq reported on Thursday, citing the organizers. The demonstration's goal is to demand respect for »»»
West Does Not Want Peace, End to Conflict in Ukraine - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West does not want an end to the conflict in Ukraine and peace, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "The fact that the West does not want the conflict to end, does not want any peace, just as they never wanted it, is evidenced by the uninter»»»
Ministry of Interior Strengthens Technical Fleet with New Vehicles Amid Pending SUV Contract
The Ministry of Interior has strengthened its technical fleet with the delivery of 30 new light-duty vehicles, commonly referred to as “banicharki,” intended for the maintenance and servicing of siren systems across regional and municipal structures. The keys to the vehicles were officially handed »»»
Estimated US price tag for Greenland revealed
The US could have to pay up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland, NBC reported on Wednesday, citing scholars and former officials involved in planning the potential acquisition. President Donald Trump has recently intensified his push to bring Greenland – an autonomous territory within Denmark – un»»»
Denmark fails to resolve ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
High-level talks in Washington have concluded without bridging the divide between the US and Denmark over the future of Greenland, with Danish officials stating a “fundamental disagreement” persists after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intent to acquire the Arctic territory. Following a m»»»
Kuwait joins Beijing talks preparing for 2nd Arab-China Summit
CAIRO, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi took part in Arab-Chinese talks held in Beijing to review preparations for the second Arab-China Summit, scheduled to take place in China in mid-2026.The League of Arab States stated in a press»»»
The theory of everything: Human+AI=Leadership | Interview with Dana Tudor-Tanase (Creative & Bright)
As Romanian companies navigate hybrid teams, mounting complexity, and the fast arrival of AI in daily work, leadership development is shifting from standalone training to integrated capability systems. In this interview, Dana Tudor-Tanase, CEO of Creative & Bright, explains why the company expanded»»»
New era for Canada-China relations: Carney signals change in Beijing
On the first trip by a Canadian leader to China in eight years, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the two countries are entering a new era of relations. Carney, who became prime minister 10 months ago, is attempting to repair ties with China following several years of acrimony over issu»»»
Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, report says
An aircraft that crashed in flames in Kentucky in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing on similar planes 15 years ago, according to investigators. The MD-11F freighter operated by UPS, crashed after one of its engines separated from the wing as it was preparing to take »»»
Netanyahu casts start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase as largely symbolic
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast the announcement that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would advance to its second phase as largely symbolic, raising questions about how its more challenging elements will be carried out. Speaking late Wednesday with the parents of the last Israeli hosta»»»
Second Hospital Heliport Opens in Gabrovo
A second hospital heliport was opened in Gabrovo on Thursday by outgoing Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov at the Sveti Ivan Rilski Multidisciplinary Hospital for Active Treatment. Karadjov said that the network of heliports to hospitals in Bulgaria is expanding. He noted th»»»
Szijjarto: MOL wants majority stake in NIS
BELGRADE - Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday in Belgrade the Hungarian oil company MOL was interested in acquiring a majority stake in the Serbian oil firm NIS. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership. Szijjarto was responding t»»»
‘I didn’t have enough money’: From hardship to Great Arab Minds 2025 honour in Dubai
Culture, memory and resilience took centre stage as three distinguished Arab intellectuals were honoured at the Great Arab Minds 2025 awards for work that preserves identity, challenges systems and shapes how societies understand themselves. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»
MoI launches major anti-drug security campaign
KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Department for Drug Control, carried out a wide-scale security campaign on Thursday targeting drug dealers and users in several areas across the country.In a press statement, the Ministry said the campaign comes as part o»»»
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with several counterparts
RIYADH, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud held phone calls on Thursday with several regional and international counterparts to discuss developments in the region and ways to support its security and stability.In a press release, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said»»»
For Syria’s new rulers, Sunni clans hold the key to stability – and ending sectarian strife
Headed by a close ally of Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the recently established Office of Tribes and Clans aims to ease tensions within the country’s Sunni majority, divided between former rebels, those who once sided with the Assad regime, and others in the ranks of the Kurdish-led Syrian De»»»
Iran: Donald Trump says killings have halted after anti-government protests
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s been told "on good authority" that plans for executions in Iran have stopped. Tehran, on its end, has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. Story by Charlotte Hughes and Eliza Herbert.»»»
Iran: Death toll soars in protests after brutal crackdown
The nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy appeared increasingly smothered Thursday, a week on from authorities shutting the country off from the world and escalating a bloody crackdown that activists say killed at least 2,615 people. The death toll exceeds that of any other round of prot»»»
US says Gaza truce enters phase two, after forming Palestinian committee
The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase - including a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hamas - remain unfulfilled. Story by David Gilberg and Monte Francis.»»»
Iran protests: The biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic since its founding
In addition to women’s rights protests in 2022, experts believe that the protests currently happening in Iran represent the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic since its founding in 1979. While some Iranians are putting their hope in the son of the Shah who once ruled the country, the opposit»»»
Syria, World Bank discuss reconstruction priorities in heavily damaged areas
Damascus, Jan. 15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Public Works and Housing, Mustafa Abdul Razzaq, met on Wednesday with a visiting technical delegation from the World Bank to discuss cooperation on reconstruction efforts and priority needs in areas heavily affected by the war. The talks focused on rebui»»»
New countries to make debut at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Dubai will host the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge from February 7 to 11, 2026, at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, as interest continues to grow in one of the world’s leading tactical competitions. Several countries will be taking part in the event for the first time, including Bolivia»»»
Pitfalls dog phase two of Trump's Gaza peace plan
On the face of it, the announcement of phase two of President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza would seem like progress. But there remains a huge lack of clarity and detail about the future of the strip and the 2.1 million Palestinians who live there. Furthermore, there are many pitfalls. First, »»»
Kuwait PM, Vatican's Secretary of State hold official round of talks
KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) - His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the visiting Secretary of State of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held an official session of talks.In a joint press statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the »»»
Andrian Brinoveanu and Dacian Neagu are the winners of Young Lions Design 2026 in Romania
In a period that has tested both formal education and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Andrian Brinoveanu and Dacian Neagu emerged as the winning team of Young Lions Design 2026 in Romania, as part of TheAlternativeSchool’s cMBA (#TheAlternativeSchool), supported by Ursus Breweries. They topped 35 ot»»»
European military mission heads to Greenland as Trump's ambitions undeterred by talks
A European military mission is arriving Thursday in Greenland to help boost the Arctic island's security following a meeting in Washington between American, Danish, and Greenlandic officials that ended with a declaration of “fundamental disagreement". US President Donald Trump covets the »»»
Municipalities to Set Up Sites for Household Construction Waste under Amendments Passed at First Reading
On Thursday, Parliament approved at first reading amendments to the Waste Management Act tabled by the Council of Ministers. A total of 115 MPs voted in favour, 95 against, and nine abstained. The amendments envisage expanding the responsibilities of local authorities related to the management of c»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Speaks Saturday
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a televised speech on Saturday on the occasion of Al-Mab’ath Al-Nabawi. Sheikh Qassem will address the nation during a ceremony held by Hezbollah on the occasion at 13:00 (Beirut time) on Saturday at Al-Mujtaba Complex in Beirut;s souther»»»
Hungary Launches Petition Against EU Plan to Allocate $105Bln to Ukraine - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hungarian government is launching a petition against the European Commission's plan to allocate an extra 90 billion euros ($105 billion) in EU funding to Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday. On Wednesday, the European Commission pledged a limited r»»»
Bulgaria Imposes Fines Up to €50,000 for Price Gouging After Euro Launch
Two weeks after Bulgaria adopted the euro, tensions in the retail sector are growing as many stores continue to return change in levs rather than euros, despite the legal requirement to do so, according to Bogomil Nikolov from the Active Consumers Association, cited by Bulgarian National Radio. Thi»»»
Indian teen’s simple gesture for his grandparents at a Dubai infinity pool wins hearts
Dubai: A heart-warming video of an Indian teen taking his grandparents to a sky-high infinity pool in Dubai has gone viral, winning praise from viewers for its simplicity and emotion. The video was shared by Youtuber Ankit Rana, who is seen enjoying the rooftop infinity pool with his grandparents f»»»
Khalaf Al Habtoor calls for renewed push to protect Arabic
Dubai: Strengthening the Arabic language as a pillar of identity, knowledge and national progress took centre stage as the Al Habtoor Research Centre (AHRC) celebrated its third anniversary, with Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor urging renewed efforts to protect and promote Arabic amid r»»»
NCSA launches the digital safety booklet for persons with visual disabilities
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), in partnership with Al Noor Center for the Blind, launched Thursday the Digital Safety Booklet for Persons with Visual Disabilities, written in Braille. This initiative comes as part of the Agency's ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity ind»»»
OUTLOOK 2026 Poland
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual OUTLOOK report for Poland. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the world. »»»
UK PM says X must make Grok changes 'immediately'
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said measures announced by Elon Musk's platform X to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from explicit images of real people "must happen immediately". "Free speech is not the freedom to violate consent. Young women's images are not public property, a»»»