Ajman: A major road development project has opened in Ajman under the initiatives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, marking a significant addition to the UAE’s transport infrastructure and easing traffic movement for thousands of daily commuters. Implemented under the su»»»

Dubai: In a move aimed at boosting urban organisation and supporting Dubai’s sustainability goals, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the Al Ruwayyah Yard project, a dedicated parking facility for caravans, boats, trailers, and food vending vehicles. The initiative is designed to »»»

Doha, Qatar: After dealing with unruly passengers and airport slot issues, an EasyJet flight finally took off after a 30-hour delay from Belfast International Airport to Hurghada, a popular resort city on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Flight EZY3077, that was due to depart at 12:55GMT on Saturday, January»»»

In the Yambol region, most villages continue to conduct shopping primarily in leva, with euros available only in limited amounts, BNR reports. Among the 47 settlements in the area, residents cannot exchange leva for euros due to the absence of ATMs or post offices. In some villages, like Stara Reka»»»

If you’re flying from the UAE to India, be aware that India’s aviation regulator has introduced new rules on power banks and lithium battery-powered devices to prevent fire hazards on board. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has banned the use of power banks during flights, including»»»

From this year, free vaccination against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is also available to girls aged 15 to under 18, after previously being limited to a lower age group, the Health Ministry said on Monday. The vaccine is provided as part of the National Programme for the Primary Prevention of Ca»»»

Heavily armed federal law enforcement officers on guard Sunday outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores are being held after being seized from the presidential palace in Caracas at the weekend. Photo by Olga Fedorov»»»

Last year, more than 54,000 migrants were deported from Russia for violating the law, the Federal Bailiffs Service reported. «Over the first 11 months of 2025, 54,400 foreigners and stateless persons were forcibly deported from the Russian Federation,» the statement reads. According to the agency, »»»

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest privately held fintech company, has acquired Nigerian open-banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued at between $25mn and $40mn, strengthening the group’s push into bank-based payments, data and identity infrastructure. »»»

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest privately held fintech company, has acquired Nigerian open-banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued at between $25mn and $40mn, strengthening the group’s push into bank-based payments, data and identity infrastructure. »»»

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially moved down from 31.07% y/y in November to 30.89% in December, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on January 5. On December 5, Turkey’s financ»»»

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially moved down from 31.07% y/y in November to 30.89% in December, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on January 5. On December 5, Turkey’s financ»»»

Hungary will need a substantial fiscal adjustment equivalent to 1.7% of GDP in 2027 to return to the budgetary path agreed with the EU after consecutive budget overshoots, according to a report published by the three-member Fiscal Council, which includes Hungarian National Bank (MNB) governor Mihal»»»

The United States has granted a temporary licence allowing Serbia’s Russian-controlled oil refiner NIS to resume operations until January 23, easing supply pressures after sanctions halted crude imports late last year. NIS»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has approved the timetable for announcing first term results for the 2025–2026 academic year, outlining a phased schedule that covers all school grades and allows students and parents to access results online in an organised manner. According to the ministry, the re»»»

The United States has granted a temporary licence allowing Serbia’s Russian-controlled oil refiner NIS to resume operations until January 23, easing supply pressures after sanctions halted crude imports late last year. NIS»»»

Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan have pledged reforms to the justice system following investigative reports and public protests alleging abuses of power within the judiciary, but concrete steps and timelines remain uncertain. »»»

Paris, France: Staff at the Louvre voted for another day of strike action on Monday, union representatives told AFP in Paris, causing fresh disruption at the world's most-visited museum. Disgruntled staff stopped work for three days last month, causing a complete shutdown on one day and partial clo»»»

Recognition hits differently when it reflects years of quiet consistency, trust, and belief—and for Pluto Group, 2025 marked exactly that moment. At the Arabian Travel Awards, organised by Travtalk Middle East, Pluto Group was conferred with the title of “Most Promising Travel Company of the Year 2»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi will host the ADSW Summit 2026 in January, bringing together world leaders, investors and innovators to push forward coordinated action on energy, finance, food, water and emerging technologies at a time of rising global uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

The Israeli army is preparing for fighting on four fronts -- Iran, Yemen, Lebanon and Gaza, an Israeli media report said. The report, published Monday in Maariv, claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held Sunday a security meeting that discussed Lebanon and the army's defense and a»»»

An Israeli drone strike on Monday targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the southern town of Braiqaa. The Health Ministry said two people were wounded in the strike. Two people had been killed Sunday in a drone strike near the southern town of Jmaijmeh, around 10 kilometers from the border. Under hea»»»

The United States has granted a temporary licence allowing Serbia’s Russian-controlled oil refiner NIS to resume operations until January 23, easing supply pressures after sanctions halted crude imports late last year. NIS»»»

Damascus, Jan. 5 (SANA) A Syrian government source said a Syrian delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Head of the General Intelligence Directorate Hussein al-Salameh, is taking part in the current round of negotiations with the Israeli side und»»»

The day after elite U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Hezbollah will no longer have alleged operations in the South American state. Speaking to CBS television, Rubio said: "It's very simple, OK? In the 21st century, »»»

The transport minister has said that a major radio communications failure that shut the country’s airspace a day earlier is unlikely to have been a cyberattack, though the cause remains under investigation. Flights across Greece were grounded, diverted or delayed for several hours Sunday after nois»»»

A deer has been rescued and treated at the Burgas Zoo for injuries suffered during an attack by predators, the Zoo said on its Facebook page on Monday. The deer was under veterinary supervision for several days and has fully recovered, the Zoo also said. The animal is expected to be released into i»»»

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Dubai: A gas pipeline leak at an operational ONGC oil well in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district triggered a fire on Monday, sparking panic across nearby villages but leaving no casualties, officials said. The incident occurred at the Mori-5 well located in Irusumanda village in th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of all works on the first package of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al-Egda, Al-Khor, and Al-Heedan. The project serves the new citizens’ land plots in the area, which is located West of Al-Bayt Stadium,»»»

Hortifruct products are present on the shelves of Romania’s leading modern retail chains, including Lidl, Kaufland, Carrefour, and Profi, as well as through regional distributors supplying the traditional trade. Romanian production and a portfolio tailored to both modern and traditional retail Hort»»»

A wave of protests sparked by Iran's failing economy has entered its ninth day, as President Donald Trump renewed his threat of US intervention. On Sunday, videos published online showed demonstrations in Tehran, as well as Fars, Ilam, North Khorasan and Semnan provinces. Human rights activists sai»»»

MRKONJIC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited on Monday the Spiritual Centre in the village of Mrkonjici, Republika Srpska, the birthplace of Saint Vasilije of Tvrdos and Ostrog. The construction of the Centre is co-funded by the Serbian government. "We will continue to help and we will alw»»»

Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Sali Berisha on Monday accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of protecting senior government officials and said their defense should prompt Albanians to rise up in protest. Speaking at a news conference, Berisha said Rama’s support for Deputy Prime Minister Bel»»»

All indices on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange opened strongly in their first session measured in euros, showing gains across the board, BNR reported. At a ceremonial event marking the start of trading, Manyu Moravenov, executive director of the exchange, expressed optimism about the year ahead for Bu»»»

Beijing: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing, with closer economic ties as well as the recalcitrant North on the agenda. Lee is the first South Korean leader to visit Beijing in six years and his meeting with Xi comes a day after the nucl»»»

On the first working day of 2026, media coverage in Bulgaria focused primarily on the introduction of the euro in the country and the passing of the legendary football coach Dimitar Penev. EURO, PRICES Mediapool.bg cited Nova TV as reporting alerts about price hikes following the introduction of th»»»

Big Ticket, the region’s longest-running guaranteed raffle draw for cash prizes, is kicking off 2026 in a big way, with 27 prizes up for grabs in January alone. One of its most exciting promotions yet will see six guaranteed millionaires crowned. Also Read: ‘Perfect time’: Indian techie in UAE wins»»»

Dubai: Oman has approved a new schedule of fees for citizenship applications and nationality related requests, according to details published in the Sultanate’s Official Gazette Under the revised structure, the fee for submitting an application to obtain Omani citizenship has been set at OMR 600. T»»»

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) discussed prospects for cooperation in the clean energy sector with, Liu Jian, the Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Tripoli. The discussions took place at an expanded meeting held yesterday at REAoL’s Tripoli headquarters. The meeting focus»»»

Timothée Chalamet thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and told her he loved her from the stage, as he won best actor at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday. The 30-year-old won the prize for his performance in Marty Supreme as an ambitious table-tennis player making his name in the 1950s. Els»»»

Dubai: “Even Durandhar… you might call it a very commercial film, which it is, of course, but it’s a very complex film. Every character is very layered,” Chitrangada Singh tells me, leaning into her idea of what makes a role worth taking. “Just because it’s commercial doesn’t mean it’s not complex.»»»

Dubai: Dubai will host the Middle East debut of PropTech Connect in February 2026, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing real estate technology conferences to the emirate at a time when digital transformation is reshaping property markets globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

In Bulgaria, Sofia and Alexander have emerged as the most popular names for newborn girls and boys in 2025, marking a shift in naming trends. For the first time in nine years, Sofia has overtaken Victoria as the preferred choice for girls. Among boys, Alexander retains the top spot. National Statis»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which ministers reviewed the journey of the UAE Cabinet over the past 20 years. 16,000 decisions and »»»

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect large parts of western and northeastern Greece from the early hours of Tuesday through to early Thursday, according to an updated emergency weather bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Service. Forecasters warned that the rainfall will b»»»

Small gas station owners in Bulgaria are warning that the one-month transition period from the lev to the euro is too brief and could lead to technical difficulties and delays in service. The start of 2026 has already highlighted tensions among both traders and customers as businesses adjust to the»»»

Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro, 63, is set to appear before a New York court on Monday on drug trafficking charges after being seized along with his wife and taken out of Caracas in a shock US assault Saturday. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Monday at»»»

London, United Kingdom: Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday. United said in a statement that the Portuguese had left his role, with the club's leadership having "reluctantly made the decision that it is the»»»

Dubai: Sustainable bio yacht fuel is now flowing at two of Dubai’s busiest leisure marinas, giving yacht owners a cleaner refuelling option made from recycled cooking oil and marking a practical shift toward lower-carbon marine activity in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»