Melbourne: Packed crowds turned out to see Alexandra Eala at the Australian Open on Monday but the Philippines trailblazer was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat, admitting it was “a bit overwhelming”. The 20-year-old was playing in the main draw at Melbourne Park for th»»»

Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision the previous night in the south of the country, and rescue efforts were continuing. Video and photos showed twisted train cars lying on their sides under floodlights. Passengers reported climbing o»»»

The Syrian government has 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 Sunday comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled»»»

ALGIERS: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two s»»»

In a post on X on Monday, President Rumen Radev cabled condolences to the Spanish head of State over the deadly high-speed train crash in Spain on Sunday evening. "My deepest condolences to King Felipe VI and to the families of the victims of the tragic railway accident in Southern Spain. We stand »»»

If the US gains control over Greenland, it could weaken NATO because several countries, first and foremost Denmark, but also Finland, for example, сould demonstratively leave the bloc in protest, says Hungarian political analyst Georg Spottle, adding that this would weaken both NATO and the EU. Joi»»»

Davos, Switzerland: The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum. US President Donald Trump's policies in particular s»»»

Rescue personnel seen at the site of a fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday. Officials said Monday that at least 14 people were killed in the blaze. Photo by Shahzaib Akber/EPA Jan. 19 (UPI) -- At least 14 people are dead following a massive fire that erupted at a shopping plaza in Kar»»»

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has highlighted a series of pricing violations across the country, though overall they remain limited, according to Anna Miteva, the NRA’s Communications Director. Speaking on the program Nova TV, Miteva presented the most striking cases uncovered during recent ins»»»

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Fourteen and a half months after a bomb exploded at the hands of 37-year-old Kyriakos Xymitiris, who was assembling it, killing him, a prosecutor has demanded that five people face trial for setting up a terrorist group, procurement and possession of explosives, causing an explosion and other, less»»»

Damascus, Jan. 19 (SANA) The head of the Syrian Investment Authority, Talal al-Hilali, met on Sunday with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, to discuss the investment climate in Syria and prospects for cooperation, particularly in strategic »»»

Dubai: Luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah is entering Abu Dhabi’s branded residences space through a new partnership with Emirates Developments, bringing high-end waterfront homes to Al Maryah Island. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project, named Jumeirah Residence»»»

Dubai: The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) on Monday hosted a welcome reception for Dr Deepak Mittal, the newly appointed Ambassador of India to the UAE, marking his first formal interaction with the Indian business community since taking charge. The evening reflected the steady»»»

By Amira Elhamy On 17-18 December, Trifactory, the multilayered sports organisation, hosted one of the biggest sports tournaments in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada. The triathlon is a multiple stage tournament that includes swimming, running and cycling over various distances. The tournament was held for »»»

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria** – Pyramids FC made a significant mark in Egyptian football history on Monday, securing their first-ever Egypt Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over ZED FC. The match’s decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Con»»»

Eng. Karim Badawy, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held a bilateral discussion session with Mr. John Chrisman, CEO of the American Apache Company, and his accompanying delegation in the city of New Alamein, where the meeting witnessed a review and exchange of visions regarding plans to»»»

Tunis, January 19 (TAP) – The Convention Centre in Tunis will host the first edition of the One Business Forum on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, a major event dedicated to promoting private initiative and entrepreneurship.The forum will bring together...»»»

Beijing, China: China's birth rate plunged last year to its lowest level on record, official data showed on Monday, as its population shrank for a fourth straight year despite efforts to curb the decline. It is now threatened with a demographic crisis after its birth rate halved over the past decad»»»

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China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the government said Monday. That was the slowest quarterly growth since late 2022, when China was beginn»»»

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem's continued refusal to lay down his party's weapons in defiance of the state have sparked outrage in Lebanon. In a televised address on Saturday, Qassem declared that Hezbollah "will not surrender", accusing Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi of "undermini»»»

Germany’s initial deployment of 15 soldiers to Greenland has wrapped up, German Armed Force spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Milevchuk has told Funke media group. He said cooperation with Danish counterparts had been both positive and constructive. On Wednesday, Denmark announced a military exercise on the»»»

Iran has prevailed over the US by curbing the violent protests that gripped the country, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said. Demonstrations erupted throughout Iran in late December over high inflation and other economic troubles, but soon evolved into broader an»»»

Unfortunately, Greenland has little choice, says US Army Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen, adding that the Arctic island may become a part of the United States in the foreseeable future. Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland is motivated by the prospect of a stronger presence in the Arctic, acce»»»

Dubai-born AVENEW Development has awarded the main construction contract for AVENEW 888, its flagship residential development in Dubai South, to Al Masaood National General Contracting LLC. AVENEW 888 is a thoughtfully designed residential development set across five contemporary buildings, conceiv»»»

“Euro” has been named the most emblematic word in Bulgaria for 2025, according to the latest survey by the popular language platform “Kak se pishe” (“How to spell?”). The common European currency received 42.5 percent of the votes, reflecting its strong presence in public life after its introductio»»»

Manila: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday that a "significant" discovery of natural gas had been made near the country's sole producing offshore site. About 98 billion cubic feet (2.8 billion cubic metres) of natural gas -- enough to provide power to 5.7 million homes for a year --»»»

Davos, Switzerland: The 2026 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is set to open on Monday evening in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, calling for constructive dialogue in a complex global landscape. A series of publications released by the WEF in the lead-up to the meeting indicated ris»»»

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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old King Salman was discharged from hospital after undergoing medical tests in the capital Riyadh, the kingdom's Royal Court said on Friday, adding that the results were "reassuring". The monarch "left the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh today (Friday) after»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Spotify announced on January 15 that they will be increasing the price for Premium subscribers across the U.S, Estonia, and Latvia. Users received an email with the news on updated features and the new prices. Current Premium plans are being charged at $11.99 a month and will be increased to»»»

Romania’s mandatory private pension system recorded its strongest annual performance to date in 2025, achieving an average return of 19.2%. According to data from the Association of Private Pension Administrators (APAPR), total net assets reached a historic peak of EUR 39.5 billion (RON 201.6 billi»»»

The Ministry of Finance launched on Monday, January 12, the first edition of the 2026 Treasury Bond Program. The state is offering the population a new round of high-yield investments, designed to encourage saving at the beginning of the year. The bonds can be purchased until the beginning of Febru»»»

* Money Transfers Between Individuals Using Only a Phone Number, via Mobile Banking. Vista Bank expands its digital services with a new feature: RoPay Alias – payment using only a phone number through the national instant payment system RoPay developed by TRANSFOND. RoPay Alias complements the RoPa»»»

The Romanian economy recorded a growth rate of 0.8% last year, falling significantly short of the 1.3% projected in June and the 2.1% estimated at the start of 2025, according to the latest “Global Economic Prospects” report published on last Tuesday by the World Bank. In 2026, Romania’s GDP is exp»»»

Price pressures ended 2025 at 9.7%, with no major surprises across spending categories in December. While widespread pressures across the services sector seem to be moderating, the trend has yet to be confirmed. We continue to expect inflation to end 2026 at 4.5% and the National Bank of Romania to»»»

Insurance companies paid, in the first nine months of last year, on average almost 6.7 million lei per day in compensation for 754 CASCO claims related to insured vehicles, according to the National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania (UNSAR) data published on Friday.Accor»»»

Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev announced the need for a complete inspection of all pawnshop companies in the country. He stressed that the checks should be conducted jointly with the tax authorities and the National Bank. «Inspect all pa»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tackle deteriorati»»»

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 »»»

2025 was characterized as a prudent year in the labour market and, although the total number of new jobs appeared in the market knew a 10% drawback against 2024, the year ended with a total of 260,000 jobs posted over January-December, according to data of the annual Review & Trends report, the 10t»»»

The natural increase continued in the negative (-7,504) in November 2025, when registered deaths were 1.7 times higher than live births, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS)."In November 2025, birth certificates for 11,085 children were registered, dow»»»