Paris, France: Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tac»»»

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A 12-year-old boy was in critical condition following a shark attack off Sydney's coast, authorities said. Emergency services were called to Hermitage Foreshore Walk near Shark Beach at about 4:20 p.m. local time Sunday in response to reports that a boy had been bitten by a shark, »»»

Davos, Switzerland: Corporate chiefs and government leaders including US President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress. The even is being held evren as a domineering tone from Washington has upended the g»»»

A large-scale fire erupted in the early hours of Monday at a plastics factory in Menidi, on the northern outskirts of Athens, completely destroying the facility. No injuries or casualties have been reported. Authorities issued an emergency 112 text alert urging residents in the area to remain indoo»»»

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his secret hideout these days, knows he is now a marked man. He will not be sitting on his veranda anytime soon. When discussing what the United States might do next to help the protesters in Iran, US President Trump has mentioned Qassem Soleimani a»»»

Dubai: There are very few people in the world as obsessed with sauce as Dubai entrepreneur Faisal Al Mutairi — and that’s saying something in a city that loves bold flavours. The self-styled chief chilli officer at House of Habanero – a dedicated speciality retailer for all things spicy - owns more»»»

Dubai: Emirates is expanding its Dubai-Manila route with four additional weekly flights starting April 2, 2026, strengthening travel options for residents, overseas Filipino workers, and business travellers between the UAE and the Philippines. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

A study led by researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, revealed a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug that can safely lower triglycerides and other blood lipids. Researchers of the study, published last Friday in Nature Medicine, said the innovative dr»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026Ashutosh PandeyWeeks after attacking Venezuela, capturing its controversial leader, and reviving Greenland ambitions, the US president's presence in Davos is expected to raise the stakes at WEF's annual meeting. https://p.dw.com/p/56p»»»

China's population fell for the fourth straight year in 2025 as its birth rates sunk to a record low, despite the government rolling out a spate of incentives to boost them. The country's population fell 3.39 million to reach 1.4 billion by the end of 2025, marking a quicker decline than the previo»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to call for a snap election, less than three months after taking office, in a bid to shore up greater support. Unnamed officials told local media Takaichi would announce the date of the lower house election at a press conference on Monday af»»»

Madrid: The collision between two high-speed trains on Sunday evening in Andalusia in southern Spain has claimed at least 39 lives, according to a new toll confirmed Monday to AFP by the Spanish interior ministry. The previous toll reported 21 dead following the accident near Adamuz, about 200 kilo»»»

Dubai: Several regions across Saudi Arabia are expected to experience a sharp drop in temperatures and increasingly active surface winds from Tuesday through Thursday, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). In a weather advisory, the NCM said the strong winds are likely to stir up »»»

Gold and silver prices climbed to fresh peaks on Monday, as investors poured into safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs on European countries over the control of Greenland. Spot gold jumped 1.6% to $4,666.11 as of 0551 GMT, after scaling an all-time hi»»»

An Al Ain court has ordered a woman and her husband to pay Dh32,506 to a car repair workshop, ruling that the amount represents the outstanding balance for engine modifications carried out on a vehicle owned by the woman. In its judgment, the court said the documents submitted by the claimant faile»»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»

Karakol City Hall, together with the regional office of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, conducted a raid to inspect compliance with state language laws. The raid covered retail outlets, stores, cafes, food service establishments, pharmacies, and other public spaces. During the inspection, spec»»»

Rabat: Who said what during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which ended on Sunday with Senegal beating hosts Morocco1-0 after extra time in the final in Rabat: “The AFCON is the most difficult competition in the world to win. We have won it again.” -- Senegal star Sadio Mane after their dra»»»

The Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is gearing up to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from Monday to January 23. This year’s forum, themed "A Spirit of Dialogue," comes amid swift chang»»»

At least 21 people have been killed and 73 others injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, the local emergency services have said. Twenty-four people are in serious condition, including four minors, they added. The incident happened in the Adamuz municipality, near the city o»»»

Riyadh, Jan. 19 (SANA) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the SDF, with all their civil and military institutions, into the Syrian state.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday: “The Kingdom hopes this agre»»»

Bulgaria has formally submitted its candidacy for UNESCO recognition of its yogurt, joining Romania and Turkey in the initiative. The evaluation process is already underway, with an assessment of Bulgaria’s application expected this autumn. The bid highlights the long-standing tradition and cultura»»»

UN Human Rights commissioner Volker Turk said on Sunday he is alarmed by the increasing militarization of society by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, also expressing his worries that the atrocity crimes committed during and after the takeover of El Fasher would be repeated in the Kordofan regi»»»

Four political parties are planning to form a civic–political alliance against corruption. The four - Edinenie (Unity), Here We Come, the Green Movement, and European Middle Class. Today - held a national meeting at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia on Sunday. “Four parties are forming a coalition, or»»»

Doha, Qatar: In an age where networking is often reduced to hurried introductions and the exchange of business cards, Happy People Doha (HPD) is reshaping what professional connection looks like. At its core is a simple but powerful idea: intentional networking focused on building trust and mutual »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) yesterday confirmed that the draw for the Round of 16 of the 54th Amir Cup will be held tomorrow in Doha. The draw comes after the conclusion of the preliminary stage, which featured second division clubs competing in a single-elimination knockout f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a lecture on bullying at Beta Cambridge School, attended by 56 students. The initiative aims to instil virtuous values among non-Arabic-speaking students of various nationalities, in cooperation with the Ministry »»»

Doha, Qatar: The organizing committee of the Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 has unveiled the particulars of the new edition of this tournament, slated to be held at Aspire Hall from January 23 to 25. The announcement came during a press conference held at Aspire Academy, in the presence of President »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has launched an Arabic language course for native speakers, organised for the benefit of the Dar Al-Ifta affiliated with the Association of Scholars in the Republic of South Africa. The course is attended by 15 students and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Pearl Island maintained the highest trading levels during the first three quarters of last year. This confirms the strength of demand and reinforces its position as a prime investment destination in Qatar. The Pearl leads Qatar’s real estate market across all asset classes recordin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group reported net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4m for FY 2025, down from QR3,032.1m in FY 2024. Core income momentum remained positive s»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence of 120 students from Al-Furqan Primary, Preparatory, and Secondary Schools, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised the “Be Our Friend” programme, which aims to introduce school students to the nature of the Center’s work. This comes as »»»

Doha, Qatar: In the final draw for the Thara’a Savings Account for 2025, Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce Sharifa Mohamed Al-Romaihias the winner of the QR1m Thara’a grand prize. The winner was selected through an electronic draw, conducted under the supervision and in the presence of a represent»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mitsubishi L200 reflects Mitsubishi Motors’ unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and meeting the evolving needs of the Middle East & Africa and Qatar markets. It represents a paradigm shift in the pickup truck segment, featuring a host of groundbreaking enhancements des»»»

The Artemis II mission, launching in early February, is set to shine a spotlight on the Moon once again. Potentially, it could also helpe pave the way for future missions to Mars. Also In This Package Watch: NASA names crew for Artemis II moon mission Indian-American Raja Chari picked for moon miss»»»

Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran. Several thousand people marched in Los Angeles, home to the world's largest Iranian diaspora, while several hundred others gathered in New Yo»»»

As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job vacancies available in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. The highest demand is for blue-collar positions. The official unemployment rate in the country currently stands at 1.3 percent. The number of unemployed regis»»»

According to a global ranking, Kyrgyzstan is among the world’s top five countries in terms of domestic film production per capita. It was announced today at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Arabian Drag Racing League (ADRL) 2026 concluded at Qatar Racing Club (QRC) amid high-energy competition and a strong spectator turnout. Held under the patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, the event featured an expanded field of partic»»»

Doha, Qatar: China’s Zhou Qihao secured his maiden WTT Star Contender singles crown, while Zhu Yuling of Macau continued her flawless start to 2026, winning her second title in a week at the Lusail Sports Hall yesterday. Qihao, who had failed to go beyond the Round of 16 at the WTT Champions at the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th round of the QSL Cup begins today, with teams fighting for the remaining knockout spots while teams already through look to improve their rankings before the first stage ends. The QSL Cup’s new format features 20 Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Second Division teams competing in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The trap competition began on the seventh day of the Asian Shotgun Championship Doha 2026, currently underway at the Lusail Shooting Complex. The event will run until next Wednesday, with 196 male and female shooters from 17 countries taking part. Competition on the opening day was int»»»