Ferries will remain in port Wednesday due to the storms and strong winds hitting most of the country, following decisions by the Coast Guard. The ban on sailings will affect island ferries scheduled to depart the ports of Piraeus – with the exception of larger vessels serving the Saronic Gulf islan»»»

Lindsey Halligan, former attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, has left the office of U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. File Photo by Al Drago/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Lindsey Halligan has stepped aside from the U.S. attorney role, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday night»»»

Minsk: Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus H E Natalya Kochanova met yesterday with Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Belarus Homoud Saleh Al Saadi. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation and relations between»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon, H E Dr. Rima Karami visited Qatar Foundation (QF) to learn more about its vision, mission, and unique ecosystem of education, science and research, and community development. During the visit, the Lebanese Minister was given an ove»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announced its participation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 21 (today) to February 3 at Egypt International Exhibition Center. The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and la»»»

The Peninsula Doha: Brouq has emerged as one of this winter season’s most popular outdoor attractions, welcoming strong public interest from residents and visitors alike since its launch. In response to continued demand, Visit Qatar has announced the extension of Brouq until February 10, allowing m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief of the UNODC Regional Centre for Combating Cybercrime in Doha Mustafa Ünal Erten, has underscored the growing challenges posed by drug-related risks, particularly in times of social and economic crises, and the crucial role of technology and social support systems in addressing t»»»

Doha: The Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities, one of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work affiliated centres, held a launching event for the ‘sada’ (echo) initiative, a national platform that aims to empower persons with disabilities, their families, and friends, and provides them with »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arabic Book Award announced during a press conference held at the Qatar Press Centre on Monday that the awards ceremony for the winners of its third edition will be held on January 27. The event will be held under the patronage of, and in cooperation with, the Qatar National Commis»»»

Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) abandoned a camp Tuesday in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the ISIS group, and the Syrian military said that allowed detainees to escape. Hours later, the Syrian government and the SDF announced a new four-day truce a»»»

A car crash in Udaipur, India, saw the death of four teens and six others badly wounded on Saturday, reported The Times of India. At least one of the vehicles was travelling at 120km/h when they collided on the old Ahmedabad bypass. The impact left both cars in terrible shape; several riders were t»»»

Schools in much of the country are closed due to storms that have already started to affect several areas Wednesday, while civil service departments will also see disruptions as employees have been advised to work remotely. Primary and secondary schools will be shut in the entire Greater Athens are»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) is set to host its 27th Tech Forum, bringing together leading experts to examine the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. The symposium, titled “Artificial Intelligence & Medicine,” will take place on January 22»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks the International Day of Education on January 24, 2026, the role of young people in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future is taking centre stage across the Middle East and North Africa. Observed globally under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Ed»»»

The committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip has begun work in Cairo, but its planned entry into the enclave has been blocked by Israel, a move mediators are seeking to head off as part of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that began in mid-January and has drawn objections »»»

Attica has been placed on red alert as authorities warned of “a lot of water in a very short time,” prompting the preventive closure of in-person schools and a shift to remote learning, regional officials said. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection activated a Red Code from Tuesday through T»»»

Bulgarian experts have strongly criticized the recent legislative proposal to impose controls on prices of basic goods and services, calling it economically unfeasible. Economist and financial analyst Preslav Raykov described the measure as “complete economic madness,” adding that many competent pr»»»

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek has begun hearing a criminal case against former Presidential Envoy to Chui region Mirbek Miyarov on charges of polygamy. He is accused under Article 176 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which covers bigamy and polygamy. Previously, Habibi Ulanov»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended the signing of a number of agreements during the second day of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). The agreements included the»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with Mauritanian Minister of Defence, Pensioners’ Affaires and Son of Martyrs H E Hanana Ould Sidi, on the sidelines of the second day of DIMDEX 2026. The meeting discussed»»»

Riyadh: The State of Qatar participated in the first meeting of the committee of heads of international cooperation and international relations departments in the ministries of justice of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is being held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters i»»»

Gaza resident Yusra al-Hajjar, 32, went through harrowing moments after she was shocked by a sharp rise in the temperature of her five-month-old infant, Nidal, prompting her to rush him to a clinic at the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City as his condition worsened. Initial medical examinations »»»

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has facilitated an Umrah pilgrimage for 50 high-performing female students drawn from its network of community centres, namely Umm Al Sheif Islamic Cultural Centre, Al Mizhar Islamic Cultural Centre, and Nad Al Sheba Women’s Centr»»»

Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs debated at second reading the draft amendments to the Election Code during a session that lasted more than thirteen hours, starting on January 20 and finishing in the early hours of January 21. Lawmakers rejected a proposal by BSP - United»»»

The EU is reportedly weighing its so-called “bazooka” option—the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)—after Washington slapped tariffs over Greenland, with France leading the initiative. But are they really ready to take on the US? "The EU could adopt this coming Thursday the exclusion of US firms from E»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Wednesday, pushing retail rates to fresh highs and underlining how global political and financial stress is feeding directly into local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety climbed to Dh582.25 per gram, up »»»

A discussion about salary levels at the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services has erupted on social media. Nurdan Oruntaev, the head of the ministry, has officially responded to the situation. According to him, all departments within the ministry operate on a self-fi»»»

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Tuesday strict fiscal discipline lay behind the Kingdom’s string of credit rating upgrades, arguing that Saudi Arabia has built a buffer against oil price shocks after restructuring its economy to lift the non-oil sector’s share to 56%. Speaking to »»»

As authorities plan to install more smart cameras on central roads to monitor driver behavior and record violations, traffic lights remain technologically outdated. Transport specialists continue to call for an automated traffic signal system in which lights shift from green to red based on real-ti»»»

Warning: this story contains graphic content which some readers might find distressing Hundreds of photos revealing the faces of those killed during Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests have been leaked to BBC Verify. The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, rev»»»

A working meeting was held between CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov and CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev. The organization’s press service reported. The parties exchanged views on current issues of the international and regional situation and the experience of both organizations in pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar will continue supporting UNRWA materially, morally, and politically. “We call on our international partners and the international community as a wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boeing views its partnership with Qatar as one of its most strategically important relationships worldwide, with cooperation extending well beyond aircraft platforms to long-term sustainment, technology development and workforce investment. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened yesterday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts and academics to addre»»»

With Ramadan 2026 approaching, UAE residents are preparing to adapt to different schedules. Many preparations include decorating for Ramadan and planning celebrations with family and friends. Before Ramadan begins, retailers are offering discounts to help shoppers prepare for their gatherings, ifta»»»

Canadian company Silvercorp Metals Inc. reported that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited and a Cooperation Agreement with the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. As reported, pursuant to these agreements, the company will a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Fourth National Human Rights Forum opened yesterday in Doha under the theme “Human Rights at the Heart of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions,” spotlighting the need to strengthen national responses to traditional drug-related threats amid emerging d»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza in a call with US President Donald Trump, his office said on Wednesday, as Syria's ​Türkiye-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes. Syria's government this week seize»»»

The National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading on Wednesday three bills proposing the closure of the Anti-Corruption Commission, according to Parliament's draft agenda. The bills have been submitted respectively by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, Continue t»»»

A cross-border network of webcam studios operating in both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan has been shut down in Bishkek. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. According to the state committee, four citizens of Kyrgyzstan, members of an organized group, were detained along with polic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that peacebuilding is a continuous process rather than a single agreement, stressing that the proposed Board of Peace offers a clear path forward as outlined by President Tru»»»

President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified “a minor elec»»»

President Donald Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies and overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of global elites to addr»»»

Dubai: Former Bollywood actress Rimi Sen, known for hits like Hungama, Dhoom, and Phir Hera Pheri, has reportedly embarked on a new chapter in her life. She is now working as a real estate agent in Dubai. In a recent interview with Buildcaps Real Estate LLC, Rimi shared how she has settled into the»»»

Flights at Manas International Airport were delayed due to adverse weather conditions, the press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC reported. According to the statement, three morning flights to Antalya, Kazan, and Sharm El-Sheikh have been delayed. Visibility has periodically dropped to 300 met»»»

Construction of a mini-football field is planned at the Enver Gareev Botanical Garden on land long considered unsuitable for plant cultivation. Deputy Director of the Botanical Garden Nurlan Albanov said on Birinchi Radio. According to Albanov, the project has been approved by the President and the»»»

Iran's foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet Wednesday against the United States after Tehran's bloody crackdown on protesters, warning the country will be “firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack." The comments by Abbas Araghchi, who saw his invitation to t»»»

Dubai: Etihad Rail has confirmed the first routes on its long-awaited passenger network. It said the opening phase will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, creating a spine that links the country’s main commercial centres with the east coast. Passenger services are expected to begin in 2026, wit»»»

After 27 years of service, three space missions, and 608 days in orbit, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has retired — closing one of NASA’s most recognisable careers marked by long-duration flight, complex spacewalks, and a reputation for calm leadership in high-stakes missions. Williams,»»»

In September, former Ukrainian Energy Minister Yuriy Prodan said that the upcoming winter would be significantly harsher than the previous one. Ukrainian Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev said that the country is at least $100 million short of meeting its gas import needs in the coming year, the Sem»»»