Oil prices were down on Monday after rising during the previous session as civil unrest in Iran subsided, lowering the chance of a US attack that could disrupt supply from the major Middle Eastern producer. Brent crude was trading at $63.85 a barrel at 0734 GMT, down 28 cents or 0.44%. US West Texa»»»

North Korean hackers have impersonated human rights organizations and financial institutions in South Korea to lure targets into opening malicious files, according to a report released Monday by cybersecurity firm Genians. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Nor»»»

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Hong Kong: Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday while most equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by threatening several European nations with tariffs over their opposition to the United States buying Greenland. The US president has fanned already-rising geopolitical t»»»

Dubai: Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman's daughters, Khatija and Raheema, took to Instagram to defend their Oscar-winning father following intense criticism over comments he made in a recent interview about the shifting power dynamics within the Hindi film industry. The controversy erupted after AR»»»

Abu Dhabi: With improving weather conditions, astronomers have obtained a clearer daytime image of the crescent marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shaaban 1447 AH, offering a rare and detailed view of the lunar phase. The image was captured earlier Monday from Abu Dhabi by the Al Khatim »»»

President Nicusor Dan will receive on Monday the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of the United States European Command (USEUCOM), General Alexus G. Grynkewich.The meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Cotroceni Presidential Palace.On Tuesday, General Alexus G. Grynkewich wil»»»

The Presidential Administration confirmed on Sunday receipt of the letter sent by the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, to Romania's President Nicusor Dan, through which an official invitation is extended for Romania to become a member of the "Board of Peace."President Donald»»»

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ advisor Dr. Mahmoud Al-Habbash said that the situation in the Gaza Strip, along with the formation of the Board of Peace and its related entities is not a Palestinian choice. This is “a temporary arrangement (mandated by the UN Security Council) that the Palesti»»»

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»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

An immigrant from Nicaragua detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier this month in Minneapolis has died of an apparent suicide at a detention facility in Texas. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A Nicaraguan immigrant detained earlier this month in the»»»

Dubai: The death toll from the devastating fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping complex has risen to 14, as rescue teams recovered more bodies during an ongoing search and recovery operation, officials said on Monday. The blaze broke out late Saturday night at the multi-storey mall on M.A. Jinnah R»»»

Manila: In a significant boost to the nation's energy security, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1), located 6km east of the existing Malampaya field off Palawan, local media reported. This marks the Philippines' first major fi»»»

The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade. The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled ove»»»

Graduates of the international presidential scholarship El Umutu have expressed their readiness to contribute to the development of Kyrgyzstan. They shared this view during a meeting with Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan Gulzat Isamatova. According to the ministry,»»»

Gold has set a new historical record, with prices surpassing $4,700 per ounce today. Data from trading platform say. Analysts attribute the current surge to heightened geopolitical tensions—including escalating developments around Iran and criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump of the Federal Res»»»

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Dubai: NMDC Group has entered the European market for the first time after its infrastructure arm agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Spain’s Lantania Aguas. The Abu Dhabi-listed engineering and dredging company will take a 51% share in the desalination and water treatment specialist, expandin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), Qatar’s flagship defence industry trade show, will open at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) today. Held under the esteemed patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,»»»

Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters march after groups from competing protests confronted each other in downtown Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are investigating anti-Immigration and C»»»

Dubai: Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has found support from fellow artists after facing online criticism over comments made in a recent interview. In an in-depth interview with BBC Asian Network's Haroon Rashid, the Slumdog Millionaire composer spoke about a decline in Hindi film offers over the»»»

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured when two trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday, emergency services said. Police initially reported five deaths in the crash in Cordoba province before revising the toll upward later in the day. Spain on Monday reeled from a collision b»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Amid US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, Canadian authorities have developed plans to send a small contingent of troops to the island for exercises with other NATO members, The Globe and Mail reported citing two senior Canadian government officials. Sweden, the Nethe»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's decision not to strike Iran this week may have been influenced by a warning from his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who pointed out Israel's lack of preparedness to defend itself in the event of a retaliatory strike from Tehran, A»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold market opened at record highs on Monday, with 24-karat prices breaching the Dh560 mark for the first time. The 24-karat rate stood at Dh561.25 at 8.10 am, up from Dh553.75 on Sunday. The 22-karat variety moved in tandem, reaching Dh519.75 compared with Dh512.75 a day earlier. (C»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU countries are considering tariffs against the United States worth 93 billion euros ($107 billion) in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to introduce tariffs on several European countries over Greenland, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sour»»»

During his second term, President Donald Trump used tariffs not only to rebalance trade but to pressure both allies and rivals into aligning with his policies. While this approach has raised tensions, critics argue it’s damaging US relations and global standing.»»»

The eight European countries targeted by US President Donald Trump with rising tariffs for opposing his plans to annex Greenland hit back at the president, saying they "stand united" against Washington's threats. The European Council will call an extraordinary summit of European leaders to discuss »»»

FRANCE 24 Brussels correspondent Pierre Benazet talks about the closed-door crisis meeting between ambassadors from all 27 European Union members following US President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on eight nations accused of opposing his efforts to annex the Danish autonomous territory »»»

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has shocked the world by admitting thousands were killed in anti-regime protests. Khamenei has put the blame squarely on the US President Donald Trump, tagging him as a "criminal" instigator. Human right group HRANA reported 3,000+ dead, 24,000 detained »»»

The Pentagon has ordered approximately 1,500 active-duty US troops to prepare for a possible deployment to quell unrest in Minnesota, the Washington Post wrote on Sunday, citing defense officials. Months of demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area spiked s»»»

Police in Uttar Pradesh are searching for a retired railway employee accused of killing his live-in partner, burning her body inside a metal trunk, and dumping the ashes in a river to destroy evidence. According to NDTV, the victim—identified as Preeti (35)—was allegedly murdered earlier this month»»»

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited By CARA ANNA and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a new body of world leaders meant to ov»»»

China's economy grew by 5% last year, as record exports helped the world's second largest economy meet its annual target. Beijing had set a goal of "around 5%" economic growth in 2025, despite struggles to boost domestic spending and a prolonged property crisis. China reported the world's largest-e»»»

Gold and silver prices hit record highs Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit several top European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland, sparking fresh trade war fears. A rush into safe havens in early Asian trade saw gold hit a peak of $4,»»»

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is set to meet to pick new leaders and set key targets for the young, fast-growing economy. The congress, held every five years, is where the one-party state's highest-level decisions are made, from economic and foreign policy direction, to the selection of party le»»»