After a re-vote and a vote flip by There Is Such a People (TISP), Parliament Wednesday rejected a bill amending the National Service for Protection (NSP) Act, that would have stripped MPs of NSP security detail. The bill was submitted by Ivaylo Mirchev and a group of deputies from Continue the Chan»»»

January 14 kicked off cool enough, with temperatures dipping overnight to a nippy 5.2-degree Celsius in Al Ain’s Raknah at 6.30am, the National Centre of Meteorology reported. And while the UAE saw some temperature fluctuations and mist formation in some areas, it remained a fairly clear day. As Gu»»»

The Lebanese Army is “logistically assessing the situation between the Awali and Litani rivers," a Lebanese military source said, noting that "based on this assessment, the army will develop a vision for the second phase of arms monopolization." The source emphasized to Al-Jazeera that "military ef»»»

Nuuk: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that anything less than US control of Greenland is unacceptable, hours before Vice-President JD Vance was to host Danish and Greenlandic officials for talks. In a post on his social media site, Trump reiterated his argument that the U.S. “needs Greenland »»»

The United States is not drawing down its forces training with NATO allies inside the Arctic Circle amid turmoil over Trump's threats to seize control of Greenland . The upcoming Cold Response 2026 will be the largest military exercise in Norway in 2026 with an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 participan»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government's failure to address complaints from merchants and guild members in a timely manner created conditions for recent protests, Tasnim News Agency reported on January 13. »»»

Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar have united to call on US President Donald Trump and actively urge Washington not to launch a strike against Iran on January 14. The call comes as social media is tracking US military mov»»»

Iran's judiciary chief has indicated authorities will conduct swift trials and executions for those detained during nationwide protests, as activists reported the official death toll has climbed to at least 2,571 people,Tasnim and HRANA reported on January 14. »»»

The US is expected to announce on January 14 the composition of a Palestinian technocratic committee or "Peace Council" that will temporarily govern the enclave of Gaza, marking progress in the next phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan initially started in 2025.  »»»

The mass demonstrations rocking Iran presents a far more serious risk to global oil markets than the US decapitation of Venezuela, according to note by Kieran Tompkins, Senior Climate and Commodities Economist at Capital Economics. »»»

North Macedonia’s Ministry of Finance said on January 13 that it had successfully completed the auction for the issuance of the country’s 10th Eurobond, raising a total of €1bn through two equal tranches of €500mn each. Th»»»

The US is expected to announce on January 14 the composition of a Palestinian technocratic committee or "Peace Council" that will temporarily govern the enclave of Gaza, marking progress in the next phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan initially started in 2025.  »»»

Dubai: India’s oil companies have made an onshore oil discovery in Abu Dhabi, marking a new overseas upstream milestone. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The discovery was made by Urja Bharat PTE Ltd (UBPL), a 50:50 joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation and Bhara»»»

Copenhagen: Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize for national security reasons, is an ice-covered self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic. On Wednesday, senior Danish and Greenlandic diplomats are visiting the White House for high-stakes talks with US Vice President J»»»

The oligarchy that really controls the Empire of Chaos has hit the panic button, as the structural contours of Hegemony seriously wobble. The petrodollar is one of the key features of this Hegemony: a recycling machine channeling non-stop buying of US Treasuries then spent on Forever Wars. Any play»»»

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen as someone he doesn’t even know, threatening him with a “big problem” after Nielsen reaffirmed the island’s commitment to Denmark over the US. The confrontation over Trump’s ambitions to acquire the strategic Arc»»»

Western European nations are “vassals” of the US and will inevitably submit if President Donald Trump moves to annex Greenland, American journalist John Varoli has told RT. The US president has renewed his push for Denmark to relinquish control of the Arctic island, arguing that Copenhagen is too w»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Bloc MP Ihab Hamadeh stressed that Lebanon will remain steadfast in the face of all external threats In a local ceremony on Wednesday, MP Hamadeh said that righteousness, strong relationship with God Almighty, and a pure national project are the guarantee»»»

U.S. President Donald J. Trump told those in attendance Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club that he is freezing all federal funds to so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to freeze federal funds t»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday. The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and 2»»»

China's trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump's onslaught of higher tariffs. China's exports rose 5.5% for the whole of last year to $3.77 »»»

Two senior doctors have been arrested in Russia following the deaths of nine babies in a maternity hospital in Siberia this month. The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in Novokuznetsk, Russia's main investigative authority said in a statement. No reason for the babies' deaths has been»»»

Hezbollah political bureau member Mahmoud Qmati warned Wednesday against the government's approach to Hezbollah's disarmament, saying that it could lead to a civil war. Qmati said there will be no talk or dialogue regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah north of the Litani river before Israel withdr»»»

The head of Uganda's electoral body says he has received threats warning him against declaring certain presidential candidates the winners of Thursday's election. Simon Byabakama said he would not be intimidated by such threats from senior state officials, whom he did not name. He was responding to»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Police Academy will graduate 330 male and female officers at a ceremony on January 22, marking a key boost to Dubai’s security and policing workforce. The ceremony will be held at the Academy Parade Ground and will see graduates from multiple streams join the force, including the 3»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has officially opened its first Six Flags theme park, unveiling a lineup of record-breaking rides that place the Kingdom firmly on the global thrill-seeker map. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Six Flags Qiddiya City, located southwest of Riyadh, wel»»»

Montgomery: Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86. Her death was announced Tuesday by the Claudette Colvin Legacy Foundation. Ashley D. Roseboro of the organisation conf»»»

Sharjah will host the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) at Sharjah University City from 14 to 18 January. The programme includes panel discussions, poetry readings, book signings, African fashion shows, live cookery sessions, immersive cultural activities and herit»»»

Dubai: What began as a routine lunch break — reheating palak paneer in a shared microwave — ended in a courtroom victory, a $200,000 settlement, and a hard-won affirmation of dignity for two Indian doctoral students in the United States. For Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacharyya, both PhD scholars »»»

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers are set to visit the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes effort to ease tensions over Greenland, after President Donald Trump said the territory “needs” to become part of the United States. Denmark’s foreign minister had initially sought talks with»»»

Talks are set to take place today between Danish and US officials over the future of Greenland, following remarks by Donald Trump suggesting the Danish territory should become part of the United States. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart, Vivian Motzfeldt, »»»

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted the Annual Report on the State of National Security of the Republic of Bulgaria in 2024, the government press service reported, covering the outgoing cabinet's weekly meeting. The main purpose of the Annual Report, prepared after summarizing the contrib»»»

After a re-vote, MPs Wednesday rejected a bill amending the Law on the National Service for Protection (NSP), that would have stripped MPs of NSP security detail. The bill was submitted by Ivaylo Mirchev and a group of deputies from Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB). The proposal woul»»»

Dubai: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar has announced that the tender for the construction of Dubai Creek Tower will be launched within the next three months, marking a significant step forward for one of the emirate’s most ambitious architectural projects. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies LLC, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial, to explore the potential use of World Liberty’s dollar-linked stablecoin in cross-border transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Venezuela has started releasing multiple Americans detained across the country, according to a US state department official. The official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released by Venezuela, but in a statement called the move "an important step in the right direction by the »»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met with Egyptian Ambassador to Belgrade Ahmed Salama Soliman on Tuesday to discuss bilateral topics and modalities for stepping up cooperation in all fields. "Noting the historically close ties, mutual understanding, and friendship nurt»»»

Dubai: Europe’s largest aviation company, Lufthansa Group, is sharply expanding its footprint in the Middle East, with flights to the region up by around 70 per cent in the past four months, as demand from the wider Middle East continues to surge, a senior executive told Gulf News. Sign up for our »»»

US President Donald Trump has warned that “very strong action” could follow if Iranian authorities carry out threatened executions of protesters, as international outrage continues to grow over a crackdown that rights groups say has killed thousands. While France 24 has been unable to independently»»»

On Wednesday, Bulgarian media focus primarily on the upcoming snap parliamentary elections and changes to the electoral process. Coverage highlights last-minute proposals for the Electoral Code, including active voter registration and the introduction of optical scanners, as well as debates over fu»»»

Syria's army was moving reinforcements east of Aleppo city on Wednesday, a day after it told Kurdish forces to withdraw from the area following deadly clashes last week. The deployment comes as Syria's government seeks to extend its authority across the country, but progress has stalled on integrat»»»

The global unemployment rate is expected to hold steady in 2026, the United Nations said Wednesday, but cautioned the labor market's seeming stability belies a dire shortage of decent jobs. The UN's International Labor Organization said the global economy and labor market appeared to have weathered»»»

As global leaders gather at the World Future Energy Summit to discuss the next stage of energy transition, the conversation is moving beyond long-term targets to the challenge of real delivery. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Danny Touma, Partner for Energy Transition at PwC Middle East, »»»

Iran's judiciary chief on Wednesday called for fast-track trials for detained protesters, despite US President Donald Trump's threat of "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with executions. It came as the verified death toll of people killed in a crackdown on protesters pass»»»

Dubai: Jadwa Investment has announced the launch of a new GCC-focused private credit fund targeting up to SAR 750 million ($200 million), marking a significant expansion of its alternative investment offering in the region. The fund, named Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, has successfully»»»

Dubai: With protesters — many of them young — reportedly being shot at close range and the death toll continuing to rise, attention is focusing on the force accused of steering Iran’s repression even as US President Donald Trump threatens action against Tehran. That force is Iran’s Islamic Revoluti»»»

Lebanon said Wednesday that a conference in support of the country's army as it seeks to disarm Hezbollah would take place in Paris on March 5. The announcement follows recent promises of support to the military, which lacks funds, equipment and technical expertise. Presidency spokeswoman Najat Cha»»»

A criminal case has been opened in Bishkek following an incident of hooliganism that occurred this morning at the intersection of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkul Street. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district reported. According to police, an unknown man, t»»»

China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the United States. China's exports rose 5.5% for the whole of last year to $3.77 trillion, customs data showed, while imports flatl»»»