Internet use has expanded dramatically over the past three decades, evolving from a niche technology into an essential part of everyday life. From fewer than 1% of users globally in 1995, today nearly two-thirds of the world’s population is online. Data compiled by DataReportal shows that the avera»»»

US's emergency regime against Cuba marks radical return to strategy of pressure on country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says. "In this case, we are talking about another, very radical recurrence of Washington's repeatedly used strategy of maximum pressure on the Island of F»»»

Scientists think they may have unlocked a key secret to long life – quite simply, genetics, according to The Guardian. Writing in the journal Science, the researchers described how previous studies that had attempted to unpick the genetic component of human lifespan had not taken into account that »»»

A group of NATO countries is working to set up a new bank by 2027 to help fund military spending and prepare for a potential conflict with Russia, Izvestia reports, citing sources. Western officials and media outlets have speculated that Russia could be in a position to attack NATO within several y»»»

The European Union plans to impose sanctions against Kyrgyzstan for aiding Russia. Bloomberg reported, citing sources. According to the media outlet, as part of the new sanctions package currently under discussion against Russia, the EU intends to apply for the first time a mechanism to combat alle»»»

A vast stockpile of potatoes is being given away for free by a farm in the German state of Saxony, after a bumper national harvest. Thousands of tasty tubers have been rolling into the country's capital, Berlin, since mid-January, with residents risking icy streets to bag their share, according to »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the transformation of a 31.59-hectare land plot in the village of Kanysh-Kiya, Chatkal district, for the construction of a small hydropower plant (HPP). According to the document, the state-owned land plot was transferred from the category of»»»

Bern, Jan. 31 (SANA) Switzerland has welcomed an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), saying it would contribute to stability in Syria. In a statement posted on X on Friday, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said the agreement provides “an important framework for»»»

Millions of new files relating to the late Jeffrey Epstein were made public by the US Department of Justice on Friday, marking the largest release of documents since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law last year. Also Read: Zohran Mamdani was right: Snow storm in New York City or»»»

The number of unemployed people in Germany has hit a 12-year high, surpassing the 3 million ⁠mark, while inflation moved back above the European Central Bank's 2% target, clouding the outlook for Europe's largest economy after a stronger-than-expected end to 2025. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz s»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The United States has partially shut down despite the Senate's passage of a government funding bill covering the remainder of the current fiscal year, except for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The partial shutdown is due to the House of Representatives being »»»

I just ate a chicken taco for breakfast, and it hit the spot perfectly. Some might consider it odd, but I often eat non-breakfast foods in the morning, usually leftovers from dinner the night before - a bowl of bean and vegetable soup, a slice of pizza, a piece of salmon with half a bagel. Who made»»»

Madrid, Jan. 31 (SANA) Spain welcomed on Friday the agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), describing it as a significant step toward enhancing prospects for stability in the country. “The agreement paves the way for a definitive end to hostilities and impro»»»

Dubai Police has cautioned drivers taking Sheikh Zayed Road this morning. On social media, it put out a warning about an accident before Emirates Mall Bridge towards the Business Bay area. The authorities have called on people to be cautious on the roads and if they are taking Sheikh Zayed, to take»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials, substances, and sources of ionizing radiation. The document is aimed at bringing national legislation into line with international standards in the field of radiation »»»

A modern entertainment center Balastan will be built in Talas. Maksat Baizhigitov, First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the region, inspected the construction progress. According to the Office of Plenipotentiary Representative, the center will feature innova»»»

Israel has only twice used the death penalty against a convicted prisoner. The last time was more than sixty years ago, to hang the notorious Nazi war criminal, Adolf Eichmann. But in the wake of the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023, Israel's deadliest ever day, there is a political push to pass»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- Kuwait Writers Association was officially launched. The association, which was established in November 1964, consisted of poets, storywriters, novelists, men of letters and critics. 1972 -- Former member of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Abdulrahman »»»

Caracas: In one fell swoop, decades of oil sector nationalization ended in Venezuela this week, as the global leader in known reserves opened up to private firms while seeking Washington's benediction. Parliament on Thursday approved a reform of Venezuela's Hydrocarbons Law, tightened under sociali»»»

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The UAE fuel price committee on Saturday announced petrol and diesel rates for February 2026, with prices rising across all categories. Here’s a quick breakdown: Super 98: Dh2.45 per litre(up from Dh2.53 per litre in January) Special 95: Dh2.33 per litre(up from Dh2.42 per litre la»»»

China's fiscal revenue fell 1.7% in 2025 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Friday, the first contraction since 2020 as a protracted property slump and weak domestic demand saddled the economy. Fiscal revenues in 2025 totaled 21.6 trillion yuan ($3.11 trillion), a ministry official s»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday named a new nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after he controversially fired the previous officeholder last year for reporting underwhelming jobs numbers. Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he would be»»»

Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions. According to AFP, the company said in a statement it would "pause New Shepard flights for no less than two years" in order to "further ac»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned today of the imminent financial collapse facing the international organization, urging member states to fulfill their financial obligations. In an email circulated to member states, Guterres called on them to "pay their dues in full and without»»»

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Sunetra Pawar, widow of late Ajit Pawar, is set to take oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday, party spokesperson Rupali Patil Thombare confirmed. Ajit Pawar, 66, died in a plane crash on January 28, leaving the Deputy CM post vacant. Al»»»

The police passport directorate cannot deny passport renewal based on an outdated identity card photo, according to a Council of State ruling. A citizen who renewed his passport in 2015 using his May 1972 police ID – issued 54 years ago – requested another renewal last year. Police rejected it, sta»»»

Russia's security is the best guarantee of Ukraine's security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik. "Everyone is talking about the need to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but I don't recall a single statement in recent months, or even years, where anyone has said »»»

The United States federal government has partially shutdown despite a last-ditch funding deal approved by the US Senate. The funding lapse officially began at midnight US eastern time on Saturday, hours after senators agreed to fund most agencies until September. The bill carved out a two-week exem»»»

Bengaluru: The wife and son of Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy, who allegedly died by suicide, arrived from Dubai on Saturday at Bowring Hospital post-mortem centre. Lina Roy and son Rohith Roy were accompanied by Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee President Mohammed Nalapad. Roy, a Dubai-b»»»

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop striking Kyiv until Sunday following a request by US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said Friday. Relentless strikes on Ukraine's energy grid have left whole districts of the capital without heating, with temperatures expected to plunge to aro»»»

The sale of French military supplier LMB Aerospace to an American company has ignited controversy in France and drawn criticism from across the political spectrum as the relationship between the US and EU nationals continues to come under increased scrutiny. The minister of Economy Roland Lescure c»»»

Ukraine waited for signs on January 30 that Russia is abiding by a commitment that Donald Trump said he made to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, as Kyiv and other regions are gripped by one of the most bitter winters in years. Russia suggested it would agree to the request; but sce»»»

With an ever-increasing range, lightweight drones are a danger to soldiers and civilians alike anywhere near the frontlines in Ukraine. They can either act as kamikaze weapons in themselves, or drop small bombs and mines. In the southern city of Kherson alone at least 200 civilians have been killed»»»

On January 1, Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, becoming the 21st country to join the European single currency. Sofia's adoption of the euro brings hope of major economic benefits, but it also comes at a moment of deep political polarisation and mass anti-corruption protests, which»»»

As Europe faces unprecedented geopolitical headwinds, from the Ukraine war to Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland, we speak to the EU Commissioner in charge of the economy, productivity, and simplification: Valdis Dombrovskis. A former prime minister of Latvia, Dombrovskis is very much a Bruss»»»

Western states’ warming ties with China would have been hard to imagine a few years ago. It was only in May 2023 that the G7, at President Joe Biden’s prompting, agreed to ‘de-risk’ from Beijing as observers began to prophesize a ‘New Cold War’ between Beijing and the West. Yet in January, two prom»»»

Vietnam’s renewed leadership continuity is expected to lend momentum to policy execution and economic reform, even as the country’s ambitious growth targets heighten financial and external vulnerabilities, according to a recent assessment by Fitch Ratings. »»»

Taiwan closed 2025 with another emphatic burst of economic growth, driven overwhelmingly by exports, as demand linked to artificial intelligence hardware continued to eclipse a sluggish domestic economy. While the pace of expansion is expected to cool this year, the island is still on course for gr»»»

Global sea surface temperatures are currently the fourth highest ever recorded for this time of year, raising renewed concerns among climate scientists as a developing El Niño event threatens to push marine heat to unprecedented levels. »»»

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»

Hong Kong’s economy finished 2025 with a solid burst of growth, helped by falling interest rates that eased pressure on households and supported consumption, even as the outlook for next year appears more restrained. Accor»»»

Global sea surface temperatures are currently the fourth highest ever recorded for this time of year, raising renewed concerns among climate scientists as a developing El Niño event threatens to push marine heat to unprecedented levels. »»»

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway. Prices for batteries have tumbled, clearing the way for store power on a bluste»»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has warned Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) not to make any “unsafe” behavior near American forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is conducting a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the Strait scheduled to begin on Sunday. “CENTCOM urges the IRGC to conduct the announce»»»

Global sea surface temperatures are currently the fourth highest ever recorded for this time of year, raising renewed concerns among climate scientists as a developing El Niño event threatens to push marine heat to unprecedented levels. »»»

Hong Kong’s economy finished 2025 with a solid burst of growth, helped by falling interest rates that eased pressure on households and supported consumption, even as the outlook for next year appears more restrained. Accor»»»