Hezbollah MP Ali Fayad accused Israel on Thursday of failing to meet its obligations, despite Hezbollah's compliance with disarming south of the Litani River. "We have committed to disarming south of the Litani river and not a single bullet was fired but it was met with nothing in return," Fayad sa»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Türkiye on Friday for talks with his counterpart Hakan Fidan on the recent developments in Iran and tensions with the United States, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to th»»»

Dubai: If you’ve been staring at your hiking boots or craving a drive up the winding Hajar Mountain roads, the wait is finally over. Jebel Jais is officially reopening on Saturday, January 31, 2026. After a temporary closure for essential maintenance and safety checks following heavy December rainf»»»

A criminal case has been opened in Jalal-Abad region regarding the beating and torture of a minor, the regional police department reported. According to police, on the night of January 8-9, between approximately 11:30 p.m. and 4 a.m., several individuals, without apparent cause, beat a girl, 16, an»»»

Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) The Royal Humanitarian Foundation of Bahrain and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Syria on Thursday signed a $2 million grant to support the reconstruction of homes for families returning to al-Zerba in Aleppo and Harasta in Damascus countryside. UNHCR spoke»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department issued a warning of strong winds and high seas offshore over the weekend. As per the report, temperatures are expected to range between a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 25°C over the next two days. It said that Friday and Saturday, January 30-31, will»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday did not support Volodymyr Zelensky's idea of creating European armed forces involving the Ukrainian military. "Every European country has an army, and the armies of 23 countries are also part of the NATO structure. So, I cannot imag»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China welcomes Russia's positive approach about a year-long extension of responsibilities under the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Thursday. "Regarding your question about the strategic offensive arms trea»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Exchange prices for silver and gold are rising some 4-6% on Thursday morning, having earlier hit new all-time highs during trading, above $120 and $5,600 per troy ounce respectively, trading data showed. As of 06:24 GMT, the March silver futures contract on the New York Comex exc»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

Cuba has only 15 to 20 days of oil left according to Kpler, and faces economic collapse without fresh supplies, as Trump turns the screws in the latest attempt at regime change in his Western hemisphere sphere of influence. »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke with senior aides at the Blue House in Seoul Thursday, calling for a stronger safety net as AI use grows. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for efforts to strengthen the social safety net and ease side effects from expanding the us»»»

On January 20 2026, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Khozin met the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties and wished the BNP a successful electoral campaign. On January 19, the Uralchem Group, one of the largest»»»

Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam's highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade amid disruptions to global finance driven by U.S. tariff pressure. The upgrade places the EU on the same diplomatic footing as the United »»»

Gold prices soared to a fresh record near $5,600 on Thursday, while oil rallied after Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions with his threatened military strike on Iran. The surge in safe-haven precious metals also saw silver hit another peak and has been helped by a softer dollar sparked by »»»

Bulgaria has closed its border crossings with Serbia and North Macedonia to heavy trucks due to blockades at cargo terminals, the Main Directorate “Border Police” at the Ministry of Interior reported. In Serbia, trucks are not allowed to cross at any Bulgarian border point, while cars and buses con»»»

As severe flooding continues to batter southern Mozambique, crocodiles have been spotted in submerged towns, with authorities confirming that at least three people are believed to have been killed in attacks. In Xai-Xai, the capital of Gaza province and one of the worst-hit areas, officials have wa»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will never pose a threat to other countries, no matter how developed and strong it becomes, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday. "China will not pose a threat to other countries, no matter how developed and strong it becomes," Xi Jinping said at a meeting with UK»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is considering launching powerful strikes against Iran after talks on Tehran's nuclear program failed, CNN reported, citing sources. The New York Times newspaper earlier reported, citing sources, that the past week had yielded no results in talks to redu»»»

Report by Salem Al-Methen Abu Dhabi, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- "Brothers Forever" stands as the slogan of a historic celebration by the United Arab Emirates, marking decades of deep-rooted ties with Kuwait and reflecting the strength of relationships between both countries, their wise leaderships, and their»»»

RAMALLAH, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- Kuwait-based Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, said on Thursday it continues its humanitarian relief efforts in the Gaza Strip through the distribution of clothing and food baskets to affected families.Namaa CEO Saad Al-Otaibi told KUNA that the di»»»

Doha: Qatar’s national carrier has launched its first-ever digital destination inside the popular online game Fortnite, giving gamers a new way to explore Doha and the airline’s onboard experience even before ever booking a flight. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Calle»»»

Russia’s oil giant Lukoil, which is under U.S. sanctions, has announced that it has reached an agreement with the American private equity firm Carlyle to sell its foreign assets, AFP reported. In a statement, Lukoil said it had “entered into an agreement with the U.S. investment company Carlyle for»»»

According to data from the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) for the fourth quarter of 2025, the net monthly income required for a single working adult to cover basic living costs is 1,562 leva (799 euros). For a three-member family—two adults and one child under 14—the »»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump is weighing military options against Iran — including targeted strikes on senior security commanders and key institutions — in a bid to shake the country’s leadership and embolden protesters after a brutal crackdown on nationwide unrest, Reuters reported. Multiple s»»»

Greek health authorities should be planning for a sharp rise in dementia cases, a recent report by Alzheimer Europe has warned, estimating an increase of 41% by 2025. Released by the Hellenic Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, the report said that the number of people living w»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto, says that the removal of General Zhang Youxia, Senior Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, is just the latest in a long series of purges and calls into quest»»»

Key figures: “2026 should offer a respite rather than an improvement. The number of insolvencies will not fall: it will simply stop accelerating. If rates were to ease less quickly than anticipated, then stabilisation would immediately disappear,” says Jonathan Steenberg, economist for Northwestern»»»

Samyang Foods Inc. said Thursday its annual sales exceeded 2 trillion won, driven by strong demand for its spicy Buldak series. This Jun. 9 photo shows Buldak stir-fried noodles at a supermarket in Seoul. File Photo by Yonhap Samyang Foods Inc., known for its globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signaling a reset after years of strained ties. On the key day of his four-day visit to China, the first by a British prime »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced new amendments to parts of the regulatory framework governing traffic diversions in the emirate. The move aims to improve traffic management efficiency and strengthen safe»»»

A presentation of the acceleration program of the National Association of Cooperatives and Other Forms of Economic Communities of Kazakhstan (NACOFEC) was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The organization, which is successfully developing export corridors in the country, showcased its »»»

Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Thursday that France will continue its efforts to support stability in Syria and strengthen regional security. Speaking ahead of a European Union meeting in Brussels, Barrot said Paris remains committed to maintaining regiona»»»

Russia’s oil giant Lukoil, which is under U.S. sanctions, has announced that it has reached an agreement with the American private equity firm Carlyle to sell its foreign assets, AFP reported. In a statement, Lukoil said it had “entered into an agreement with the U.S. investment company Carlyle for»»»

Libya’s Acting Oil and Gas Minister, Khalifa Abdel Sadig announced last Sunday (25 January) plans to drill between 70 and 100 new oil and gas wells this year at the Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES 2026) held in Tripoli from 24 to 26 January. He said this comes as part of the country’s strateg»»»

The unification ministry said Thursday pending bills granting the South Korean government control of non-military access to the DMZ do not conflict with the armistice. This photo, taken Jan. 11 from the border area of Paju, shows the flags of South Korea and North Korea flying on either side of the»»»

Lebanon is preparing political and military conditions to ensure the success of an upcoming visit by Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal to the United States, consolidate stability at home, and pave the way for a Paris conference in March to support the Lebanese Armed Forces. The effort involves co»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- Acting Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Mohammad Al-Mannai discussed on Thursday with Ambassador of Ukraine to Kuwait Maksym Subkh ways to enhance media cooperation between the two countries.During a meeting at KUNA headquarters, Al-Mannai said media cooperatio»»»

Cúcuta, Colombia: Investigators were battling thick fog in the Colombian mountains Thursday to reach the site of a plane crash that killed all 15 people on board, including a politician. Images shared online show the wreckage of the fuselage surrounded by bushes and mud. Locals and farmers were the»»»

The transition from the Bulgarian lev to the euro is advancing rapidly, with Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Iliya Lingorski reporting that over 67% of leva have already been withdrawn from circulation. Lingorski expects that by the end of this week, more than 90% of the nation»»»

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Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg plans to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects this year, even as other executives warn of a potential bubble in the industry. During a call with financial analysts on Wednesday to discuss the Facebook-owner's 2025 financial results, the company said it»»»

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Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) Syria was elected by acclamation as Vice Chair of the Bureau of the First Preparatory Committee of the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity, Syria’s UN permanent representative, Ibrahim Olabi, announced Thurs»»»

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit deployed to Italy for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will not conduct patrols and will serve only in an advisory role, Washington’s ambassador said on Wednesday. The deployment has caused an outcry in Italy because of the Trump administration's often»»»

Authorities in the northern Peloponnese have seized more than 130 kilos of cannabis with an estimated street value of nearly €1,000,000 and arrested two people suspected of smuggling the drugs, officials said Thursday. A Coast Guard statement said the drugs were detected by sniffer dogs early Tuesd»»»

Restricting the right to vote of Bulgarian citizens is a violation of the Constitution, the Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC–DB) coalition said in a declaration read by CC-DB co-Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova in Parliament on Thursday. She called on MPs to honour their oath of office, re»»»