A 44-year old man was arrested on Saturday for killing a 50-year-old man in a village of western Greece, police said. The crime took place at around 10.30 a.m. in the area of Makrinia, in the region of Aetolia-Acarnania. The suspect is said to have ambushed the victim who he shot repeatedly with a »»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the UAE will continue working towards a more stable and prosperous future for all. Also Read: UAE marks 'Day of Solidarity': When and where to watch aerial displaysIn a message posted on X to coincide with the an»»»

Egypt has emerged as Africa’s most AI-ready country, ranking 51st globally out of 195 nations in the 2025 Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index published by Oxford Insights, according to a statement by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. With a score of 57.5, Egy»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Supremer Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei: US president culprit in recent deaths and destructions across Iran 17-0»»»

A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea on Saturday, in what Taiwan's defense ministry called a "provocative and irresponsible" move. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, reports »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he valued an offer by US President Donald Trump to mediate ⁠a dispute over Nile River waters between Egypt and Ethiopia. In a post on ⁠X, Sisi said on Saturday that he addressed Trump's letter by affirming Egypt's position and concerns about the country'»»»

Cairo, Egypt: US President Donald Trump expressed his appreciation for the efforts of his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El Sisi for the mediation efforts between Hamas and the Israeli occupation to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, expressing his appreciation for bilateral relations between the two co»»»

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Army of the new authorities announced on Saturday the control on Deir Hafer and Maskanah in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, after the withdrawal of Kurdish militants known as Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). SANA state news agency cited the Syria Army’s Operations command as saying that the Syria»»»

Dr Ahmed Emad El Din, Minster of Health and Population, paid an epic visit to Egyptian International Pharmaceuticals Company (EIPICO). He was received by Dr Ahmed Burhan El Din Ismail, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of EPICO and Dr Olfat Ghurab, Chairman of the Board of Di»»»

For my first column of 2026, I’m sharing a pasta recipe starring cabbage, sausage and tomatoes. It’s got all the things you could want at this time of year: comfort, nutrition and affordability. The idea for this dish first came to me about a year ago, but for various reasons, I’m just sharing it w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) considered that the initial results of the economic agenda known as 3-3-3, launched by the US administration a year ago, include indications of higher-than-expected economic growth, alongside persistent challenges in controlling public finances, as well as tan»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: An ATR 400 aircraft flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact on Saturday around Maros Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesian local media reported. The aircraft, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was scheduled to land at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassa»»»

China: The CERES-2, a privately-developed commercial carrier rocket, failed during its first flight test on Saturday. The rocket blasted off at 1208 p.m. (Beijing Time) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, but an anomaly occurred during its flight. The cause of this failure is und»»»

Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, the largest opposition group in Parliament, warned that Bulgaria is preparing to sign a new contract with Microsoft for the state administration, a move that entails long-term risks for national security and digita»»»

Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters CAIRO, Jan 16 (MENA) – The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said on Friday that several oil and gas companies operating in Egypt have drilled a number of successful wells in their concession areas in the Western Desert, Eastern Desert and the Nile Delta, including »»»

For the first time, UAE athletes are competing on home soil at the second official EEIPC 2026 – the World Skydiving Championships, currently underway in Abu Dhabi. Team UAE, alongside participants from over 30 countries, is competing at CLYMB Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – the world’s biggest indoor skydi»»»

The Administrative Court has annulled the municipal rules that prohibited the consumption of alcohol in public outdoor spaces in Ruse, following an appeal filed by Regional Governor Dragomir Draganov. The ban was introduced in the summer of last year at the initiative of municipal councillors from »»»

Washington, United States: Google filed a notice on Friday to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show. A US district judge decided in 2024 that the internet giant had a monopoly on search and text advertising through exclusive distributi»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Vostok battlegroup liberated the village of Priluki in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Units of the Vostok group of forces advanced into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the village of Priluki in the Zaporozhye region»»»

KUWIAT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday welcomed the announced launching of the phase two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a significant step that is hoped to contribute to shoring up calm and addressing the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the territor»»»

The Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs reported that three citizens in Alai district voluntarily handed over three traumatic pistols to the police for subsequent destruction. According to the police, the decision was made following the circulation of videos on social media showing threats »»»

Cape Town: Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shaken the crime-weary country of 63 million people. "Poli»»»

Dubai: A European man has been barred from transferring money, either personally or through intermediaries, for two years without prior approval from the UAE Central Bank, after being convicted of depositing funds into a bank account linked to drug dealers. The ruling, issued by a local court, also»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a newly expanded bridge leading to Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the authority announced on Saturday. The project, carried out in partnership with Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, has widened the bridge from three »»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) – Prior approval for TND 118.2 million in investments in the tourism sector in Tabarka, northwestern Tunisia, was granted Friday by the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) at its first session of 2026. The project provides for...»»»

President Donald Trump has unveiled the leadership structure of a high-powered committee which will oversee the reconstruction and governance of Gaza, naming himself as its chairman and appointing a controversial roster of diplomats, financiers and political allies. In a White House statement relea»»»

Metro services between the Slivnitsa and Obelya stations will be halted for six months, Sofia Municipality has announced, due to construction works linked to the expansion of the metro network in the Obelya district. The suspension will be in effect from January 19, 2026, until July 18, 2026. Durin»»»

Bulgaria has registered its lowest refusal rate for U.S. tourist and business visas in almost 20 years, with rejections standing at 5.11%, according to official figures released by the U.S. Department of State for the 2025 U.S. fiscal year. The data were confirmed by Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign »»»

Dubai: In a remote village in North Sumatra, Indonesia, the Manurung family has found itself thrust into an unexpected global spotlight, as videos documenting their daily lives spread rapidly across social media, challenging long-held prejudices and misconceptions. Four of the six Manurung siblings»»»

Misrata Chamber of Commerce, represented by Ali Miftah Zaqut, Director of the Exhibitions and Media Department, accompanied by Mustafa Çatiroğlu, the founding member of the Ike-Talli Istanbul Industrial Zone in Turkey, held several meetings in Istanbul on January 15 and 16, 2026. The meeting was he»»»

Thirty-four migrants have been found on a beach in southwestern Crete. The migrants landed by boat on a beach near Kaloi Limenes. The group, who mostly say they are from Sudan and Egypt, includes a woman and six children. After the process of registration and identification is complete, the migrant»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia became the first country in the world to grant conditional regulatory approval for Anktiva as a treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has granted conditional approval for Anktiva (noga»»»

Police in Uganda have denied allegations that presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted on Friday evening as vote counting continues in the East African nation amid an internet blackout. Wine's party said a helicopter landed in the grounds of his house in the capital, Kampala, and forcibly took»»»

Syria's Kurds on Saturday said a presidential decree recognizing the minority's rights and making Kurdish an official language fell short of their expectations as Syrian government forces entered the outskirts of a northern town. In a statement, the Kurdish administration in Syria's north and north»»»

LONDON, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Several people have been arrested following overnight protests and clashes outside the Iranian embassy in London, according to British police.One protester climbed across balconies onto the embassy roof removing a flag on Friday night before being detained on suspicion of c»»»

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The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that its official visiting delegation to Saudi Arabia held a further series of meetings with several Saudi economic and investment entities to strengthen strategic partnerships and expand economic cooperation between the two countries. The meet»»»

Hezbollah offered condolences on Friday to Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Al-Sistani on the demise of his brother, Sayyed Hadi. In a statement, Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office said: “With great satisfaction with God’s decree and submission to His will, we received the news of the passing away»»»

A two-year-old child who swallowed 17 magnetic toy parts was admitted to the Osh Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital, the Osh Regional Interdistrict Children’s Clinical Hospital reported. According to doctors, the child had been experiencing repeated vomiting for three days. After seeking medical»»»

New York: US aviation authorities issued notices Friday warning airlines to "exercise caution" in the airspace over Mexico and Central America due to "military activities." The Federal Aviation Administration posted a series of messages cautioning about a "potentially hazardous situation," citing t»»»

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, »»»

Dubai: The UAE is marking the ‘Day of Solidarity’ or 'Day of Resolve' today, January 17, with nationwide displays, as fighter jets and helicopters are set to sweep across the skies of all seven emirates this afternoon. Late on Friday, the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, was illuminated wit»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti banking sector contributed 60.9 percent to Boursa Kuwait's capital value as of the end of 2025, showed a specialized economic report on Saturday.The sector was also the most attractive to indirect foreign investment and the most liquid among the stock exchange's»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has put forward for public discussion a draft resolution amending the rules governing the development of free economic zone (FEZ) territories. The amendments will update Government Resolution No. 332 dated June 16, 2014. According to the draft, the state plans»»»

The mayor of Yokohama has apologised for insulting colleagues after an official publicly accused him of making offensive remarks. At a news conference, the Japanese city's human resource chief, Jun Kubota, alleged that Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka had used terms such as "idiot" and "human scum" to dispa»»»

Damascus: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Friday making Kurdish a "national language" and granting the minority community national rights, as his army fights Kurdish forces in the north. The decree makes Kurdish a national language that can be taught in public schools in areas w»»»

Aleppo, Syria: Syria's army said Saturday its forces had started entering an area east of the city of Aleppo after Kurdish forces agreed to withdraw from the region following recent clashes. In a statement carried by state television, the army said its forces "began entering the western Euphrates a»»»

On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people. 1 of 6 | People offer prayers for the victims of the January 17, 1995, Great Hanshin earthquake with candles marking the date during a ceremony January 17, 2025, in Kobe, Japan. File Ph»»»