Germany has returned two small fragments of the Bayeux Tapestry stolen by a German scientist during the Nazi occupation of France in 1941. The pieces of unembroidered fabric were discovered by historians in state archives in Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany as they sifted through the collecti»»»

Following a decision of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Veliko Tarnovo to suspend production on Kronospan's particleboard line, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that a healthy and safe environment must be guaranteed for every citizen. He said the government had be»»»

The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Veliko Tarnovo suspended the operation of the particleboard line at the Kronospan wood-processing plant in the regional capital, the Ministry of Environment and Water said on Friday. The measure was imposed following an unscheduled inspec»»»

The “terrorist elements” infiltrating the protests in Iran have been using extremely violent tactics reminiscent of the actions of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) group, RT has learned from an Iranian diplomatic source. Iran has been hit by a wave of violent unrest that kicked off in late Dec»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) said on Friday that it opposes interference in Iran's internal affairs. "The SCO opposes interference in the internal affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the organization said in a statement. The SCO also called for a peaceful se»»»

Iranian authorities deployed riot police Thursday evening on Tehran's main square and avenues to prevent protests, FRANCE 24's correspondent Siavosh Ghazi said. Ghazi also reported that Iran has not yet responded to the White House claim that it has halted executions for some 800 protesters.»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 16: French daily Libération has a chilling "story of carnage" in Iran, while analysts wonder how close the end might be for the regime. In other news, the UK's hard-right Reform party has poached another Conservative MP, this time a »»»

François Picard welcomes Norwegian-Iranian neuroscientist Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, Director of Iran Human Rights NGO. He offers a rare quantified data-driven-account of fatalities in the current Iranian uprising, grounded in documented evidence and firsthand reporting. Against a backdrop of an Inte»»»

The United Nation’s food agency on Thursday warned that its food stocks in Sudan will be depleted by the end of March, and that it urgently needs funding to help prevent an imminent catastrophe. According to the UN, food rations have already been cut to an absolute minimum and millions of children »»»

Over the past two decades, Turkey has become a major player in Africa. Although more discreet than China or Russia, Ankara has managed to successfully expand its influence on the continent. From drones to scholarship programmes, from construction deals to Islamic humanitarian NGOs, FRANCE 24's Kari»»»

President Emmanuel Macron Thursday said France would soon send more "land, air, and sea" forces to join a European military exercise in Greenland, after Washington threatened to seize the autonomous Danish territory. Analysis by France 24 reporter Olivia Bizot.»»»

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison in the first of eight trials related to charges over his decision to impose martial law at the end of 2024. In one of the trials, Yoon is accused of imposing the law to lead a rebellion. If he is convicted,»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has cancelled and delayed several flights between Abu Dhabi and Pakistan due to adverse weather conditions in Lahore and Karachi, affecting passengers travelling on January 15, 16 and 17. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed t»»»

A court in Moscow on Friday began considering a lawsuit filed by the central bank against Euroclear, the Brussels-based clearing house that holds the bulk of Russian assets frozen by the European Union. The lawsuit seeks to recover 18.2 trillion rubles ($232 billion) in damages incurred when Russia»»»

Unusual cloud formations known as virga were visible in the skies over Attica on Friday, a striking meteorological phenomenon in which rain evaporates before reaching the ground, according to Meteo, the weather service of the National Observatory of Athens. In a post on social media, Meteo explaine»»»

Results of chemical analyses of the water quality of the Danube River in the area of a sunken barge near the town of Zimnicea, Romania, have been received by the Danube River Basin Directorate (DRBD) from the Romanian side via the Accident Emergency Warning System of the International Commission fo»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with the EU special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue Peter Sorensen on Friday to discuss the path forward in the dialogue and the situation in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo-Metohija. "While stressing Belgrade’s continuous constructive role, the nee»»»

Dubai: The UAE has officially entered Al Shabt, a winter period traditionally regarded as the coldest stretch of the year, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS). Running from January 15 t»»»

Dubai: Dubai will host the World Government Summit 2026 from February 3 to 5, bringing together more than 6,000 leaders, ministers, CEOs and experts from around the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and»»»

The prime minister of Yemen has been replaced by his foreign minister after the premier submitted the government's resignation, the country's Saudi-backed presidential body said. The move comes after weeks of tensions between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following a failed »»»

Berlin, Jan. (SANA) Syrian President Ahmad al‑Sharaa will pay an official visit to Germany next Tuesday, where he is scheduled to meet German President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace in Berlin. The Syrian Presidency’s Media Directorate said that President al-Sharaa will meet with the Ge»»»

Al Ain: A man has been ordered to repay Dh270,000 and pay an additional Dh30,000 in damages to a woman who was defrauded in an online scam that exploited digital communication tools and impersonation. The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims Court ruled that the defendant had acted in»»»

GENEVA, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday of an unprecedented deterioration in food security conditions across West and Central Africa as 55 million people, including 13 million children, could face acute food insecurity during the 2026 lean season from June to August.Speaki»»»

Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom discussed joint projects in various fields. The issues were addressed during a meeting of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to the Kyrgyz Republic Nicholas»»»

The Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund announced yesterday that it signed three contracts with Italian company GKSD in the health sector. The signing took place in Benghazi where Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, Director General of the Fund, received a high-level Italian delegation that included th»»»

Civilians fled a Kurdish-held region of northern Syria on Friday before a deadline set by the army, which seeks to expand its control over the area after driving Kurdish forces from Aleppo. The government is seeking to extend its authority nationwide following the ousting of longtime leader Bashar »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday France was a sincere friend of Serbia and that Paris, once the most skeptical about EU enlargement, was now a strong advocate of not only enlargement but also of Serbia's progress on the EU path. Speaking to Pink TV after a meeting with F»»»

Abu Dhabi: The third edition of the UAE FoodTech Challenge concluded at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with four international startups crowned winners for solutions that strengthen food production and reduce waste in climate-stressed regions. From over 1,200 entries from 113 countries, ten finalis»»»

CAIRO, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Friday that his country absolutely rejects any military escalation bid that could undermine Lebanon's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Egyptian foreign minister made the remarks in a call with Lebanese Prime Minis»»»

BEIJING, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- China and Canada held in-depth talks on Friday to restore and resume cooperation in multiple fields, emphasizing that stable bilateral relations benefit both nations and contribute to global peace, stability, and prosperity.China News Agency (Xinhua) said this came during »»»

India as a commercial passenger jet maker? The subcontinent is making huge strides toward assembly and partial manufacturing through international partnerships. India currently does not independently manufacture complete commercial passenger jets, a market Airbus and Boeing control. From design to »»»

There are three major foreign-policy items on the EU’s radar, and they’re all connected: Ukraine, Venezuela, and Greenland. All three involve Washington doing whatever it wants, largely to the EU’s detriment. And no, this didn’t start with Trump. He just yanked off the white gloves and revealed Was»»»

Public sector employees in Bulgaria are set to receive a 5% salary increase starting in January, announced outgoing Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova. The government is expected to issue an official decree confirming the adjustment next week. The raise is linked to a provision in the extended 202»»»

Global demand for lithium is exploding as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and AI data centrres reshape energy needs, with forecasts predicting a tripling by 2030 due to EV sales hitting 17 million annually. Sodium-ion batteries emerge as a game-changer, offering cheaper, more abu»»»

Dubai: Dubai will launch commercial air taxi services by the end of this year and roll out self-driving taxis in early 2026, as the city pushes ahead with ambitious plans to transform how people move, the head of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said at the World Governments Summit. Sign up »»»

Shares slipped in Europe after a mixed session Friday in Asia, while U.S. futures edged higher. Oil prices rebounded after dropping sharply on Thursday. Germany's DAX edged 0.1% lower to 25,323.98, while the CAC 40 in Paris gave up 0.4% to 8,277.40. Britain's FTSE 100 inched up 0.1% to 10,250.97. T»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, in a phone call with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, affirmed Cairo's “support for Lebanese national institutions in fulfilling their full responsibilities to maintain the security and stability of their country,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. Abdelatty e»»»

Visiting Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan told Lebanese figure whom he met on Thursday that the process of disarming armed groups in Lebanon “will continue until the end and the decision is final,” a media report said. “There is no problem over this issue with any of the Lebanese components and »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is undergoing medical tests at a hospital in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday, citing the Royal Court. The statement said that King Salman was admitted to King Faisal Specialist Hospital to undergo routine medical examinations»»»

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xLarge crowds gathered in Al Khawaneej to watch the Dubai Police Academy’s pre-graduation parade, held ahead of the official graduation ceremony scheduled for January 22. The event was attended by senior Dubai Police officials, including Major General Dr Ahmad Zaal bin Krishan Almuhairi, Deputy Com»»»

Dubai: The UAE could see rain over some coastal and northern areas on Monday, alongside a rise in temperatures, as the country comes under the influence of a surface low-pressure system extending from the east and a high-pressure system from the west, accompanied by an upper-air trough, the Nationa»»»

At the border crossing from Iran into Iraqi Kurdistan, the stern face of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, peers down at the trickle of Iranians leaving the territory. Thick snowflakes confetti the lorries and pedestrians arriving at this remote mountain pass. Metres away, just beyo»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya discussed with his Omani counterpart Badr Al-Busaidi close fraternal relations between Kuwait and Oman over the phone on Friday.During the phone conversation, they tackled ways and means to promote and develop bilateral »»»

Polynome Group, a leading UAE-based AI company delivering end-to-end AI solutions, will showcase its intelligent AI concierge and visual analytics tool powered by Machine Vision at Machines Can Think 2026, Abu Dhabi’s premier summit for AI adopters. These dual-purpose solutions transform both digit»»»

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance surged past the majority mark in the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Friday, according to counting trends, dealing a significant setback to the Thackeray cousins’ bid to retain influence over India’s richest civic body. As votes were c»»»

Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) yesterday released data for its shipping and cargo operations for the period 2020 to 2025. Number of containers (TEUs): – 685 TEUs – 2025 – a 22 percent increase in the number of containers on 2024 – 560 TEUs – 2024 – 615 TEUs – 2023 – 460 TEUs – 2022 – 440 TEUs – 2021 – 382»»»