Dubai: What began as a routine lunch break — reheating palak paneer in a shared microwave — ended in a courtroom victory, a $200,000 settlement, and a hard-won affirmation of dignity for two Indian doctoral students in the United States. For Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacharyya, both PhD scholars »»»

Access to X was restored in Venezuela on Tuesday, more than a year after Nicoalas Maduro blocked access to Elon Musk's social network. While interim president Delcy Rodriguez's updated profile called for unity, Maduro's X account featured a post asking for his return from the US, where he is f»»»

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers are set to visit the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes effort to ease tensions over Greenland, after President Donald Trump said the territory “needs” to become part of the United States. Denmark’s foreign minister had initially sought talks with»»»

Talks are set to take place today between Danish and US officials over the future of Greenland, following remarks by Donald Trump suggesting the Danish territory should become part of the United States. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart, Vivian Motzfeldt, »»»

The Council of Ministers appointed Dimitar Petrov Ivanov as the Bulgarian Consul General in Nis, Serbia, with a consular district covering seven districts in the southeastern part of the country. Ivanov is an experienced diplomat with a long career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including serv»»»

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted the Annual Report on the State of National Security of the Republic of Bulgaria in 2024, the government press service reported, covering the outgoing cabinet's weekly meeting. The main purpose of the Annual Report, prepared after summarizing the contrib»»»

The outgoing Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday a decision approving Bulgaria’s accession to the EU GOVSATCOM initiative and the establishment of a competent GOVSATCOM authority (CGA) within the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, with the Ministry of e-Government acting as a supporting insti»»»

The government will provide an additional EUR 1,550 in aid to families affected by natural disasters in 2026. This support is intended for people whose properties were damaged by hurricane-force winds during the first days of the new year. For the payment of these funds, EUR 200,000 have been alloc»»»

The outgoing Cabinet has approved a decree amending regulations drafted by the Ministry of Interior to align existing legislation with the adoption of the euro as Bulgaria’s official currency, effective 1 January 2026. The changes aim to ensure legal clarity, security, and predictability in financi»»»

After a re-vote, MPs Wednesday rejected a bill amending the Law on the National Service for Protection (NSP), that would have stripped MPs of NSP security detail. The bill was submitted by Ivaylo Mirchev and a group of deputies from Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB). The proposal woul»»»

It is one of Wales' most-loved beauty spots - but the time of the so-called Lonely Tree being an Instagram star could be slowly coming to an end. The birch tree's striking setting at Llyn Padarn in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, draws photographers to capture the sight through the seasons, accordi»»»

Most of us, at some point in our lives, have stood in the way of our own growth. We make progress on a project, start to feel hopeful about a relationship, or finally get on track with a goal, and then we do something that undermines it. We fall into a procrastination spiral, pick a fight, or simpl»»»

More than two decades on, tennis legend Andre Agassi still vividly remembers his first visit to Dubai – a moment so striking that his heart still skips a beat. Agassi was recalling February 22, 2005, when he took part in one of the most iconic sporting spectacles ever staged in the emirate: an exhi»»»

Just in case you needed even more temptation to put Abu Dhabi on your list of places to visit next, this is your clarion call. Thor (aka Chris Hemsworth) is in the UAE capital and was last seen checking out all the fun stuff at the recently-opened Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenom»»»

Dubai: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar has announced that the tender for the construction of Dubai Creek Tower will be launched within the next three months, marking a significant step forward for one of the emirate’s most ambitious architectural projects. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Skopje, 12 January 2026 (MIA) - The Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) decided Monday to select "One Macedonia Telecommunications" of Hungarian company 4iG as the best bidder at the tender for a third mobile operator. AEC has told MIA that the operator will now have to pay a one-time fee in»»»

Paris, France: Scientists on Wednesday sealed ancient chunks of glacial ice in a first-of-its-kind sanctuary in Antarctica in the hope of preserving these fast-disappearing records of Earth's past climate for centuries to come. The two ice cores taken from Europe's Alps are the first to be stored i»»»

London: The UK no longer plans to make a new digital ID card mandatory to work in Britain, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed Wednesday The climbdown follows an intense backlash to plans to introduce a free digital ID for both nationals and those residing in the country in a bid to curb illeg»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian arrives in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh to meet Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri 14-01-2026 12:47 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

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Dubai: Pakistan’s federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies LLC, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial, to explore the potential use of World Liberty’s dollar-linked stablecoin in cross-border transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Bangladesh has climbed from 100th to 95th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, reflecting modest but steady progress in travel freedom. Citizens now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 37 destinations, up from fewer options last year, signalling gradual improvements in international »»»

Venezuela has started releasing multiple Americans detained across the country, according to a US state department official. The official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released by Venezuela, but in a statement called the move "an important step in the right direction by the »»»

The outgoing Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday a decision approving Bulgaria’s accession to the EU GOVSATCOM initiative and the establishment of a competent GOVSATCOM authority (CGA) within the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, with the Ministry of e-Government acting as a supporting insti»»»

After a year marked by extreme events, new climate data confirm that 2025 ranks as the third warmest year ever recorded globally. The period saw catastrophic wildfires destroying parts of Los Angeles, an unusually strong cyclone hitting Southeast Asia, and prolonged drought in Iran so severe that a»»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met with Egyptian Ambassador to Belgrade Ahmed Salama Soliman on Tuesday to discuss bilateral topics and modalities for stepping up cooperation in all fields. "Noting the historically close ties, mutual understanding, and friendship nurt»»»

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania al-Mashat, said on Tuesday that the government has implemented 16 economic and structural measures as part of the first tranche of the second phase of the Macroeconomic Support and Budgetary Assistance Mechanism, sched»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have warned residents against a growing number of fraudulent vehicle insurance advertisements circulating online, urging motorists to verify offers carefully before making any payments. In a public awareness campaign shared on social media, police said scammers»»»

Dubai: Europe’s largest aviation company, Lufthansa Group, is sharply expanding its footprint in the Middle East, with flights to the region up by around 70 per cent in the past four months, as demand from the wider Middle East continues to surge, a senior executive told Gulf News. Sign up for our »»»

Activists report that more than 2,400 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, according to updated figures from the Human Rights Activist News Agency, which says most of the victims were protesters, though over 140 members of security forces and government supporters hav»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned that “very strong action” could follow if Iranian authorities carry out threatened executions of protesters, as international outrage continues to grow over a crackdown that rights groups say has killed thousands. While France 24 has been unable to independently»»»

Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers of people are living in makeshift tent camps that offer little protection from harsh weather, whil»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 14, 2026: In Iran, an internet blackout continues as Iranians try to reach the outside world. It's a similar story in Uganda, where the internet has been cut off ahead of presidential elections there. Also, in the UK, the UK Independence Party has submitted it»»»

DOHA: In a significant milestone reflecting the State of Qatar’s leadership in digital transformation, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has included the Digital Agenda 2030 in its global compendium of best practices in digital government and digital transformati»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Trade reported today that its Minister, Mohamed Al-Hwej, met at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters with the UK Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, to discuss aspects of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. Calling on UK to renew and activate sig»»»

On Wednesday, Bulgarian media focus primarily on the upcoming snap parliamentary elections and changes to the electoral process. Coverage highlights last-minute proposals for the Electoral Code, including active voter registration and the introduction of optical scanners, as well as debates over fu»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, noting that Serbia and the UAE shared a common vision of the future that was based on peace, development, innovation and mutual trust. "We are not connected only by the succe»»»

Russia's stance on the US's illegal operation in Venezuela remains unchanged, as it is a gross violation of international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. Lavrov said that Russia and Venezuela share a long history of strong strategic relations and emphasized that Moscow's position »»»

Syria's army was moving reinforcements east of Aleppo city on Wednesday, a day after it told Kurdish forces to withdraw from the area following deadly clashes last week. The deployment comes as Syria's government seeks to extend its authority across the country, but progress has stalled on integrat»»»

The global unemployment rate is expected to hold steady in 2026, the United Nations said Wednesday, but cautioned the labor market's seeming stability belies a dire shortage of decent jobs. The UN's International Labor Organization said the global economy and labor market appeared to have weathered»»»

As global leaders gather at the World Future Energy Summit to discuss the next stage of energy transition, the conversation is moving beyond long-term targets to the challenge of real delivery. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Danny Touma, Partner for Energy Transition at PwC Middle East, »»»

Iran's judiciary chief on Wednesday called for fast-track trials for detained protesters, despite US President Donald Trump's threat of "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with executions. It came as the verified death toll of people killed in a crackdown on protesters pass»»»

Hezbollah was reportedly angered after President Joseph Aoun advised it, in a televised address, to return to "reason", arguing that in the current geopolitical climate, the group’s weapons have become unnecessary and a "burden" on both Lebanon and Hezbollah’s own support base. A prominent source c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Mass funeral processions held in Tehran for martyrs of foreign-backed riots 14-01-2026 12:50 PM Latest News Urgent News Mass funeral proces»»»

Dubai: Jadwa Investment has announced the launch of a new GCC-focused private credit fund targeting up to SAR 750 million ($200 million), marking a significant expansion of its alternative investment offering in the region. The fund, named Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, has successfully»»»

Dubai: With protesters — many of them young — reportedly being shot at close range and the death toll continuing to rise, attention is focusing on the force accused of steering Iran’s repression even as US President Donald Trump threatens action against Tehran. That force is Iran’s Islamic Revoluti»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Wednesday said that the most suitable date for elections is March 29 and warned of attempts to sabotage machine voting with unfeasible plans for introducing new vote counting devices. Vassilev was speaking to the press during a briefing at the presidency af»»»