Syria's recovery will positively impact the entire region: Turkish President
Ankara: The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Syria's recovery would have a positive impact on the entire region. Erdogan added, in a speech Tuesday, that regional countries will feel the positive effects of Syria regaining stability and security. He expressed his satisfaction with »»»
Plastic-free flights reach seven years, proving eco-friendly aviation is possible
Dubai: Portuguese charter specialist Hi Fly has marked the seventh anniversary of the aviation industry’s first single-use plastic-free commercial flight, a milestone that has since seen the carrier remove tonnes of waste from its global operations. The anniversary was commemorated this month with »»»
Glyfada municipality to sue power distribution operator, claims cable-laying work triggered deadly flood
The municipality of Glyfada said it would take legal action against Greece’s power distribution network operator, HEDNO, claiming that a cable-laying project triggered extensive flooding during rainstorms last week that led to the death of a woman in the Athens suburb. Glyfada Mayor Giorgos Papanik»»»
Pezeshkian to MBS: Iran is always ready for any path that leads to peace and stability, within the framework of international law and the protection of the Iranian people’s rights - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian to MBS: Iran is always ready for any path that leads to peace and stability, within the framework of international law and the p»»»
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian, during a call with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Ibn Salman: The Western countries’ concept of negotiation is dictation, not dialogue - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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In photos: Israelis visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanIsraelis and tourists visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem for International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday. The day honors the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust during World War II. Israeli police visit the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museu»»»
Montevideo, Uruguay, posts highest cost of living in Latin America - UPI.com
Montevideo records a cost of living index of 55.58, meaning that, even as the most expensive city in Latin America, it is about 44% cheaper than New York. Photo by to _tute10/Pixabay Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Montevideo, Uruguay, ranks as the city with the highest cost of living in Latin America in 2026, ac»»»
Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins Sustainability Model for Accommodation MSMEs
Tunis, Jan 27 (TAP) - The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined the Sustainability Model for Accommodation MSMEs, recently launched under the Interreg NEXT MED programme.The SMAC project aims to support micro, small and medium-sized...»»»
Somalia returns seized WFP relief food after port expansion incident
Mogadishu: Somalia confirmed on Tuesday it has returned all World Food Program (WFP) aid commodities seized from a warehouse early this year during a port expansion and also accepted responsibility for the incident. "The government takes responsibility for the incident, expresses its regret, and ha»»»
Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told reporters he stands behind his speech in Davos calling out unconstrained super powers, after a Trump official said he had "aggressively" walked it back in a call with US President Donald Trump. "To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I»»»
Thessaloniki teen hospitalized after school assault
A 17-year-old girl is recovering in a Thessaloniki hospital after being assaulted by four other teenagers outside her vocational school. According to the victim, the attack began over what she described as a trivial matter. As she attempted to flee, two of the teenagers allegedly struck her repeate»»»
Citizens Rally Outside National Assembly Against Bulgaria's Participation in Board of Peace
Citizens gathered on Tuesday for a protest outside the National Assembly building in Sofia, voicing opposition to Bulgaria participation in the Peace Council under the patronage of the United States. The protest was registered with Sofia Municipality and was organized on Facebook by the Solidarity »»»
Bajatovic: I do not expect a negative OFAC response to NIS deal
BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Tuesday there were ways for the Hungarian oil company MOL to pay Russia's Gazprom neft for an acquisition of its stake in the Serbian oil firm NIS, and noted that he did not expect a negative response to the deal by the US Office of Foreign Assets Co»»»
Gazans Long for Reopening of ‘Lifeline’ Rafah Crossing
With Gaza's vital Rafah border crossing expected to soon reopen, residents of the war-shattered territory are hoping to reunite with family members, or are looking to leave themselves. The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is the Palestinian territory's only gateway to the outside world that do»»»
UN Experts Slam Swiss Penalties Over Anti-Israel Student Protests
United Nations experts on Tuesday harshly criticized a top Swiss university's decision to pursue the criminal prosecution of students who peacefully protested against its partnerships with Israeli institutions. "Peaceful student activism, on and off campus, is part of students' rights to freedom of»»»
EU citizens pessimistic about everything – poll
An overwhelming majority of EU citizens think their best years are behind them and that life in Europe will only get harder in the future, according to a new poll. More than two-thirds want their leaders to adopt more aggressively nationalist policies. Some 63% of respondents agree that “our best y»»»
Nigeria president 'very fine' after falling over at Turkey reception
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu "is very fine" after he fell over at a reception ceremony in Turkey, one of his aides has told the BBC. Tinubu, 73, was being welcomed by his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan at an official ceremony in the capital, Ankara, when he fell over. After walking pas»»»
Cooperation projects in security, counter-terrorism and irregular migration fields reviewed
Tunis, Jan 27 (TAP) - Cooperation projects between Tunisia and the United States in the fields of security, counter-terrorism and irregular migration took centre stage at a meeting on Tuesday between Interior Minister Khaled Nouri and U.S....»»»
Spain plans to give half a million undocumented migrants legal status
The Spanish government has announced a plan to legalise the status of undocumented migrants, a measure expected to benefit at least half a million people. Regularisation will be available to foreign nationals who do not have a criminal record and can prove they lived in Spain for at least five mont»»»
5-star hotel in Kołobrzeg set to open in mid-2027 with 369 rooms
Construction of the five-star Hotel Mearl in Kołobrzeg is nearing completion, with opening planned for mid-2027. Located directly by the beach on Sułkowskiego Street, on the site of the former “Proton” holiday center, the hotel will offer 369 rooms, including 18 suites. Facilities will include two »»»
Watch: Sheikh Hamdan’s cute video of llamas roaming in Dubai
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has once again captured hearts on social media, this time with an unexpectedly charming video of llamas roaming freely in Dubai.»»»
Top administrative court suspends hotel expansion on island of Milos
Greece’s top administrative court on Tuesday said it has ordered the temporary suspension of work on a controversial project to expand a hotel complex on the island of Milos in the Cyclades, following complaints about alleged licensing irregularities. The Council of State said all construction work»»»
Trump whistleblower Lt. Col. Alex Vindman runs for Senate in Florida - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, an expert on Eastern European affairs on the National Security Council, testifies before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill 2019. He announced Tuesday that he's run»»»
Trump's shadow looms over India-EU trade deal
The trade deal between India and the European Union is as much about geopolitics as it's about intercontinental business relations. The EU is already India's largest partner with trade in goods reaching $142.3bn (£104.07bn) in 2024, amounting to 11.5% of the South Asian nation's total trade. India »»»
UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says
The UK has sent back 281 migrants to France so far under its one in, one out agreement with the country, the home secretary has said. Shabana Mahmood told LBC 350 people had come to the UK from France through the pilot scheme's approved route. Defending the deal, she acknowledged the number of remo»»»
Why this penguin chose to cross Dubai's Salik on a snow-clad road?
Dubai: In the snow-covered streets of Dubai, yes, you read that right, a penguin chose seamlessness, and the internet couldn't stop talking about it. Salik, Dubai's toll gate operator, just pulled off what marketing experts are calling "one of the most brilliant brand hijacks of 2026." The company »»»
Hamas Condemns Israeli War Crime Following Grave Desecration, Killings in Gaza
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has denounced what it called a new war crime by the “criminal Zionist enemy,” accusing Israeli occupation forces of exhuming hundreds of graves in an eastern Gaza cemetery in search of the body of the last captured Israeli occupation soldier. The movement sai»»»
Sporting world in mourning following Romanian tragedy
The Greek sporting world has been plunged into mourning following the road tragedy in Romania that claimed the lives of seven PAOK supporters. Flags were flying at half-mast outside PAOK’s Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki as condolences poured in from across the soccer community. Leading the tributes»»»
US Air Force to Launch Readiness Drills in CENTCOM Area of Responsibility
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Air Force Central (AFCENT) said on Tuesday that Washington will be conducting extended readiness drills in CENTCOM's area of responsibility amid tensions around Iran. On Monday, Fox News reported, citing a US official, that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike g»»»
Doomsday Clock Now 85 Seconds to Midnight, Closest It Has Ever Been
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Doomsday clock is now 85 seconds to midnight, and it is the closest it has ever been, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Alexandra Bell said on Tuesday. “It is a hard truth, but this is our reality. It is now 85 seconds to midnight. This is the closest»»»
Sharjah Farmers’ Forum returns with fresh, local, sustainable produce
Sharjah Cooperative, in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), has launched the 6th Farmers’ Forum at Rahmania Mall under the slogan “Our roots are the foundation of our future”, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening food security and supporting the role of »»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid tours Gulfood 2026
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toured the 31st edition of Gulfood, the world's largest and most influential F&B sourcing and innovation event, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s visi»»»
Japan in no position to interfere in affairs of China's Taiwan: FM spokesperson
Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that the Japanese side "is in no position to interfere in the affairs of China's Taiwan region, either from the perspective of history or law." Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the comments as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi report»»»
Learn Arabic for free via Awqaf Ministry: Registration guide
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is offering free Arabic-language learning through its online platforms (website and mobile app), providing structured courses for learners in Qatar and abroad. Designed for beginners through intermediate learners, the programme enables students»»»
Education Minister Says Higher Education Needs Recognition
Higher education institutions and the higher education system as a whole need recognition, outgoing Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev said on Tuesday at the tenth official ceremony for the presentation of the Academic Oscars awards - distinctions for the universities that top the r»»»
From Search to Shopping: China's AI Agents Transforming E-Commerce and Daily Life
Analyst predicts first 300m MAU AI agent emerging. The nation's technology giants are increasingly pivoting toward competition in "agentic commerce," making major pushes to enhance consumer convenience. Analysts predicted on Sunday that the first artificial intelligence (AI) agent to surpass 300 mi»»»
President Erdogan: Syria will rise again following years of war
Ankara, Jan.27 (SANA) Syria is entering a new phase of recovery and stability, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday, welcoming steps to guarantee the rights of Kurdish citizens while urging terrorist groups to abandon separatist agendas and armed structures. Speaking at a ceremony for the Ov»»»
Stock market skyrockets on Tuesday, surges 2.3%
Tunis, Jan 27 (TAP) - The stock market surged 2.3% on Tuesday, nearing the 14,500-point level, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The market rally saw a well-stocked envelope of TND 20.1 million traded.The STA stock gained 6% to TND 55.610 on...»»»
Report: Aoun asks Rajji to abide by official policy after Berri's Baabda visit
In a sign of the growing harmony between President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri, an agreement to activate diplomatic efforts was put into effect through the U.N. complaint that was filed by the Foreign Ministry over Israel’s violations, a media report said. Informed political sources told ad»»»
Minnesota judge orders head of ICE to appear in federal court - UPI.com
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz said in an order on Monday that the court has run out of patience with ICE head Todd Lyons after ICE has defied the court’s orders for weeks. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Minnesota's chief federal judge has summoned the acti»»»
75 Wildlife Species Released into King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, today released 75 wildlife species into the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. With this release, the total number of wildlife species released by the NCW to date has exceeded 10,000 as pa»»»
No endgame doctrine: What Trump is doing to the world order
January 2026 marks a year since Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Few national leaders can compete with Trump when it comes to public engagement and the range of global issues tackled. He is undoubtedly the most quoted head of state. However, the high level of me»»»
Dubai launches global challenge to create world’s first fully robot-built villa
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced a global challenge to construct the world’s first residential villa built entirely using robotic systems, part of a wider strategy to modernise the emirate’s building sector. The project, unveiled on Tuesday, will be delivered through an international consort»»»
Qatar-trained cardiologist's journey from medicine to poetry
Doha, Qatar: Diala Steitieh spent much of her youth in Doha, Qatar, before graduating from Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar and moving to New York to practice cardiology. Her professional path has been marked by rigor, structure, and years immersed in academia, an environment defined by precision an»»»
US monster storm kills 30
New York: More than half a million Americans woke up without power Tuesday, as freezing temperatures gripped swathes of the country in a monster storm that has killed at least 30 people. A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried»»»
AI-powered search set to influence EUR 500 billion in retail e-commerce by 2028
Digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation as generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, shows data from analytics company Euromonitor International. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2025, over half of consumers use GenAI»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on the town of Aita al-Shaab, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on the town of Aita al-Shaab, south Lebanon 27-01-2026 17:47 PM Latest»»»
Syria Hopes to Hold New Talks with Kurdish Forces
The Syrian government hopes to hold a new round of talks with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, possibly later on Tuesday, to spell out how the force would merge into the central state, a senior Syrian government official said. Syria's government and the SDF have been locked in a year-long»»»
Dubai Gold District to develop world’s first ‘Gold Street’ as new jewellery hub launches
Dubai: Ithra Dubai has announced plans to build what it described as the world’s first “Gold Street” as part of the newly launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination bringing together gold retail, bullion trading and wholesale activity in one location. Sign up for our daily business n»»»
OVES Enterprise launches SkyLock, an integrated AI-based drone interception system, tested in real-world conditions
OVES Enterprise, a Romanian software development company with expertise in building complex software solutions and AI innovations for the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries, announces the launch of SkyLock, an integrated system for the interception and neutralization of hostile drones»»»