Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Labour has urged employers to take extra precautions amid adverse weather conditions, according to a social media post. The Qatar Meteorology Department has issued a warning stating that strong wind are expected in some areas today, January 15, 2026. It added that cloudy co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Sports Day Committee of the State of Qatar 2026 announced the particulars of the new events, set to be launched statewide in February 2026. Under the motto “I Chose Sports”, these events are intended to help community members familiarise themselves with the importance of p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces detain two Palestinian children, after storming their homes in the town of Anabta, east of Tulkarm, at dawn today»»»

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Damascus, Jan.15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, met on Wednesday with Marion Weichelt Krupski, Head of the Swiss Mission in Damascus, to discuss ways to support Syria’s economic recovery and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Talks focused on developing economic r»»»

Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for hours without explanation early Thursday as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. The closure ran for over four hours, according to pilot guidance issued by Iran, which lies on a key Ea»»»

In November last year, the total volume of remittances to Kyrgyzstan reached $264.8 million. The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. The bulk of these transfers came from CIS countries, which sent $248.9 million. Non-CIS countries contributed $15.9 million. According to the National Bank of the K»»»

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was told “on good authority” that the killing of Iranian protesters has “stopped”, and Tehran indicated that there was "no plan for hanging" protestors. The UN Security Council will meet Thursday afternoon to discuss the situation in Iran. Follo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Islamic Research and Studies Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, has concluded the second edition of the annual “Knowledge Grounding” seminar, held under the theme “The Concept of Islamic Ident»»»

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: A new construction accident on a road near Thailand's capital, Bangkok, was reported on Thursday, just 24 hours after a construction crane fell on a moving passenger train in the country's northeast, killing at least 32 people. There was no immediate official confirmati»»»

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) is to lead a trade delegation to the Global Energy Show 2026 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from 9 to 11 June. The LBC says the event is one of the largest oil and gas exhibitions in North America. It will be recalled that the LBC had sent a delegation in 2025 and a d»»»

A large public demonstration in central Sofia demanded the introduction of fully machine-based voting for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with organisers warning that any return to paper-based elements would open the door to manipulation. The protest was organised by the opposition coalition »»»

Doha: President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) H E Dr. Tulia Ackson praised the active and prominent role played by the State of Qatar in resolving conflicts through peaceful means and supporting development efforts at both the regional and international levels, which has earned it a distin»»»

The Indian Navy's hand-stitched wooden sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya arrived in Oman on Wednesday to a water salute after completing 17 days at sea. The ship began sailing from Porbandar on India's west coast on 29 December and arrived in Muscat, retracing the ancient maritime route that connected »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs yesterday conducted the draw for the second edition of its internal football championship for departmental employees, with the participation of 20 teams divided into four groups. The tournament is part of the ministry’s community initiatives ai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Gates Foundation have co-organised the Afghanistan Humanitarian Partners Workshop, with over 55 in-person and virtual participants from government institutions, UN agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, international N»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a public safety advisory emphasising that strict adherence to traffic regulations while cycling is fundamental to preventing road accidents and upholding national safety standards. To ensure the highest level of safety on the road, the Ministry»»»

Damascus, Jan. 15, (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor on Thursday rejected claims circulating online that the country’s newly issued banknotes are being counterfeited, calling the reports “unsubstantiated rumors.” Abdelkader Husrieh, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said in a statement post»»»

Saudi Arabia has expanded its network of international partnerships after the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed three memorandums of understanding on cooperation in mineral resources with Chile, Canada, and Brazil, aimed at strengthening frameworks for technical and investment coope»»»

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met yesterday with Norwegian Special Envoy to Yemen, Heidi Johansen, who is visiting Doha. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways of strengtheni»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 298th session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), hosted by the Shura Council, concluded in Doha yesterday. The two-day session deliberated on an array of subjects on the agenda, foremost of which was the evaluation of the implementation of the IPU’s »»»

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts — two Americans, a Russian cosmonaut, and a Japanese partner — undocked from the International Space Station on January 14, 2026, marking the agency's first medical evacuation since 1998, cutting their mission short by over a month. Also Read: SpaceX set to launch t»»»

Greek taxi drivers are on strike Thursday for the third day in a row to protest tight schedules for transition to electric vehicles. The greater Athens region taxi union is also staging a protest through central Athens. Taxi drivers in other parts of Greece are also expected to walk off the job. Pr»»»

Just two weeks after Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, the Consumer Protection Commission (CPCoo) is handling an unprecedented volume of consumer reports. Alexander Kolyachev, the commission’s chairman, told Nova TV that around 1,600 complaints were received last week alone, most relating to th»»»

Hezbollah escalated its response to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam over plans to press ahead with restricting weapons to the state and extending the move to areas north of the Litani River, raising the specter of civil war as tensions over the issue intensify. Mahmoud»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (KUNA) - The US Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected a draft resolution that sought to restrict President Donald Trump's administration from undertaking any further military action in Venezuela without prior approval from Congress.US Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev reported on the ministry’s performance for 2025 at a press conference. He stated that in 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) continued its multi-vector approach and sought to strengthen mutually beneficial relations. «Last year was a p»»»

Sibyl, a private cultural intelligence and positioning office headquartered in Los Angeles, is expanding operations to the Gulf region in January 2026. The initiative, developed in collaboration with a regional family office group, positions Sibyl as a strategic advisory layer between private capit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Government Communications Forum concluded yesterday following two days of panel discussions and specialised workshops, reaffirming the forum’s role in knowledge exchange, institutional coordination, and examining the role of strategic communications in advancin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently organised a visit to the Sultanate of Oman for first-year medical students as part of the college’s Medical Service Learning Programme (MSLP). The weeklong MSLP trip offers first-year medical students a un»»»

The Philippines and Japan on Thursday signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces, the latest in a series of pacts aimed at countering China's regional assertiveness. Tokyo and Manila have significantly deepened military ties in recent years, with bot»»»

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, with a particular focus on Kyiv, as ongoing Russian strikes continue to leave thousands of residents without power. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of deliberately exploiting the harsh winter conditions as part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, during its regular meeting, reviewed the latest developments related to the third Web Summit Qatar, scheduled to be held from February 1 to 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, where it discussed the level of readiness to host t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) was inaugurated yesterday within the precincts of Stadium 974 in Doha with fanfare and spectacular fireworks. The event, which will run until January 24, is offering an expanded programme featuring local and international»»»

Nepal has a unique opportunity for transformation. The recent youth-led protests underscored aspirations for greater transparency, governance and a more equal distribution of economic opportunities and resources. This yearning resonated in Nepal and beyond. »»»

Nepal has a unique opportunity for transformation. The recent youth-led protests underscored aspirations for greater transparency, governance and a more equal distribution of economic opportunities and resources. This yearning resonated in Nepal and beyond. »»»

Palestinian sources reported that figures nominated to lead a temporary Gaza Administration Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday with Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, the nominee to head the executive body of the Board of Peace, at the US embassy in Cairo. Sources from civil society and»»»

Madrid: Saleh Ahmad Al Suwaidi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Kingdom of Spain to Felipe VI, King of Spain, during an official ceremony in Madrid. Al Suwaidi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers, which was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The State of Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Ha»»»

It was a piece of audio obtained by the BBC that revealed what worries the Taliban's leader most. Not an external danger, but one from within Afghanistan, which the Taliban seized control of as the previous government collapsed and the US withdrew in 2021. He warned of "insiders in the government" »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) will organise the Fourth National Human Rights Forum on January 20 and 21, 2026, under the theme “Human Rights at the Heart of Drug Control: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions.” The forum will focus on addressing drug control f»»»

Doha: Mathieu Serradori delivered a breakthrough victory for Century as Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah reclaimed the overall lead on Stage 10 of the Dakar Rally 2026 around Bisha, Saudi Arabia, yesterday. The 420km test formed the second leg of the marathon stage, with crews forced to race in cars they »»»

Doha, Qatar: The WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 enters its main draw at the Lusail Sports Hall today following the successful completion of the qualifying rounds yesterday. A strong Qatar contingent will feature across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles as the home paddlers prepare to test themselve»»»

Mirbek Mambetaliev, Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, met in Vienna, Austria with Jan Bratu, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the ministry’s press service reported. The parties discussed the current state of the media environment in Kyrgyzstan»»»

Two people were killed after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand, a day after a crane accident in another part of the country left 32 people dead. The crane was being used to build an expressway in Samut Sakhon, a Bangkok suburb. Footage shows the moment the crane crashed onto»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant milestone reflecting 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 transformation. Th»»»

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis shot and wounded an immigration on Wednesday evening, the second person to be shot by federal immigration officers in the city in a week. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement»»»

The Nomad-TV pixel studio, previously installed on Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, is being dismantled. According to the channel’s management, the reason is the expiration of the land lease agreement. Previously, the fate of the studio, which had sparked different reactions among some city residents, wa»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices steadied on Thursday morning after touching fresh records earlier this week, with traders and consumers digesting a sharp run-up that pushed rates to historic levels. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Ind»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pierre Charles Boudot continued his outstanding run this season guiding Posuelo Py to Al Kharrara Cup triumph in the Purebred Arabian Handicap (1200m) at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Drawn widest, the eight-year-old bay gelding travelled midfield before powering down the home straig»»»