Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approval of the National Insurance Strategy marks a major milestone for the Kingdom’s financial sector, with experts describing it as a transformative step that could reshape the role of insurance in the national economy. Analysts say the strategy is designed to increase the »»»

European nations need to reverse a decade of what he called “horrible” decisions to stop “destroying” themselves, US President Donald Trump has said. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Trump said that while the US wants to see Europe succeed, “it is not going in the right d»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron swaggered into Davos ready to defend the EU from an emboldened and aggressive US. As anyone who’s been watching him knows, Macron’s fighting words rarely translate into policy. This week in Switzerland was no exception. Macron took the podium at the World Economic F»»»

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A man has been arrested on Crete for allegedly posting fake news on social media on a missing person case, causing a nuisance to authorities and upsetting the missing man’s family, police said Thursday. A police statement said the 51-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday in the island’s Kissamos »»»

South Korea on Thursday formally enacted a comprehensive law governing the safe use of AI models. OpenAI, whose CEO Sam Altman is seen here at a 2023 Seoul event, is among the companies now required to designate a local representative under the law. File Photo by Yonhap South Korea on Thursday form»»»

US President Donald Trump (R) held talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) aboard Air Force One in Doha on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Qatar was one of nine Muslim-majority countries that accepted Trump's invitation on Wednesday to join the U.S-led Board of Peace. File Photo by »»»

Meteorology Department predicts chances of scattered rain this weekend Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has released its weekend weather report where it forecasts that weather will be cold, windy and chances of rain across the country from January 22-24, 2026. Slight dust, strong wind »»»

Tensions have emerged in Bulgaria following the announcement that President Rumen Radev, who recently submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the so-called “Peace Council.” The news has sparked an exchange of statements »»»

The Iranian National Security Council issued a statement regarding the recent terrorist attacks in the country, asserting that comprehensive intelligence and monitoring, along with a series of implemented security measures, have led authorities to conclude that following the twelve-day war and Iran»»»

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has once again secured its position as the world's safest city in 2026, marking an impressive 10th consecutive year at the top of Numbeo's global rankings. This accolade, drawn from a survey of over 400 cities across 150 countries, underscor»»»

Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the war-battered enclave 's deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October. The United States is trying t»»»

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KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by 41 cents to USD 61.02 per barrel in Wednesday's trading, compared with USD 60.61 per barrel the previous day, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, Brent crude futures increased by 32 cents to USD 65.24»»»

A one-and-a-half-month-old boy died in Uzgen district of Osh region after cuts were made on his back. Territorial hospital confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. According to medical staff, the child was hospitalized on the night of January 21 in critical condition with post-hemorrhagic sh»»»

It is planned to launch coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs) with a capacity of 1,050 megawatts in Kyrgyzstan. It was announced at a meeting of the Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev with the leadership of the consortium of GPRC, NRP, and KCG companies — Konstantin Panovko and Alexander Ong. As the»»»

South Africa's Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said that the security forces are not yet able to defeat deadly criminal gangs, in a stark admission that underscores the scale of the country's crime crisis. Gang violence, alongside robberies, accounts for many murders in South Africa, which has o»»»

Davos, Switzerland: US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday. Trump announced on Wednesday that he was scrapping tariffs against Europe and ruling out military action to take Greenland from Denmark, partially defusing a crisis w»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Humain artificial intelligence company has secured up to $1.2 billion in financing to expand digital infrastructure, a statement said, as the kingdom bolsters its investment in AI. The non-binding framework agreement with Saudi's National Infrastructure Fund out»»»

Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country can’t negotiate on its sovereignty on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO, and she has been “informed that this has not been the case.” Trump on Wednesday a»»»

Saudi Arabia and eight Muslim-majority countries including Gaza mediators Qatar and Turkey have agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", the Saudi foreign ministry said on Wednesday. In a joint statement, Riyadh announced the "shared decision" of the foreign ministers of Saudi»»»

Greece will follow the European Union’s lead in deciding whether to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said. He said it currently appears that the EU will “almost universally” adopt a position not to»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to get its very own Food District — a sprawling new hub that promises fresher produce, gourmet foods and a smarter food supply chain for the city. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DP World has unveiled plans to transform the Al Aweer Central Fruit an»»»

Damascus, Jan. 22 (SANA) Syrian Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh met Wednesday with members of the Syrian Businessmen and Businesswomen Association to discuss how the private sector can support economic recovery, boost investor confidence, and strengthen the country’s financial system. The »»»

Officers from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek detained a man suspected of committing a series of large-scale frauds. The press service of the capital’s police reported. On January 15, a representative of one of the LLCs contacted the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky »»»

India’s economy is expected to remain on a relatively strong footing over the next two years, even as growth moderates from the high levels seen in 2025, supported primarily by resilient domestic demand, sustained public investment and policy continuity, according to Deloitte’s India Economic »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

Kazakhstan has announced plans to develop a coal-powered "data centre valley" in northeastern region Pavlodar. It would draw power from plants fired by coal mined in the coal-rich Ekibastuz basin, according to an anno»»»

President Rumen Radev marked the ninth anniversary of his inauguration with a political message signalling readiness for a new chapter, just days after formally submitting his resignation. In a statement published on his personal profile, Radev thanked all those who had supported him and Vice Presi»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said "a lot of progress" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue. The United States has held talks with Russia, and separately with Kyiv and European leaders, on various different drafts of a ‌plan for ‌ending the war»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNRWA rejected the Israeli false and unlawful claims of ownership over its property in Jerusalem 22-01-2026 09:43 AM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Romania is streamlining its energy infrastructure making its buildings more energy efficient and preparing for a green future, which is reflected not only in a decrease in energy consumption and carbon emissions, but also in changed mentalities, in the adoption of a modern, energy-responsible lifes»»»

Eurowind Energy Romania announces the development of Siminoc, a hybrid wind–solar park in Constanta County with an estimated investment of approximately EUR 65 million. The project benefits from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides long-term investment stability and supports pr»»»

Final energy consumption in Romania decreased by 0.7% in the first 11 months of 2025, year-over-year, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between January 1 and November 30, 2025, primary energy sources increased by 4.2%, and electricity sources increa»»»

Greece’s island municipalities face the first impacts of the climate crisis but lack the means to respond, according to a study by the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). The study says the state transfers responsibilities to municipalities to reduce climate vulnerability»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Significant progress has been made on the settlement in Ukraine, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday. "I think we made a lot of progress," Witkoff said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. When asked about prospects of ending the Ukrainian conflict, the offic»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan announces Days of Kyrgyz Cinema, which will be held in the capital of the neighboring country on January 29 and January 30. The event aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties between the two fraternal nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports.»»»

On Jan. 22, 1973, in its historic Roe vs. Wade decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down state bans and made abortion legal. 1 of 5 | Demonstrators holding a March for Life banner walk in front of the Supreme Court of the United States during the 45th Anuual March for Life in Washington, D.C., o»»»

Tunis, January 22 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday, will be partly cloudy across most regions It will become very cloudy over the north-west with scattered rain that will gradually spread to northern regions and locally to the central and southern...»»»

Singapore: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a written message to Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was handed ove»»»

Authorities in Tunisia said flooding caused by three days of exceptional rainfall has killed five people, causing property damage in several provinces and leaving schools and businesses shut and transportation disrupted after parts of the country experienced their heaviest rainfall in years. The de»»»

Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Saal.ai, a UAE-based pioneer in artificial intelligence and big data, have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven decision intelligence in management education and executive leadership development. The partnership was form»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat living in Dubai for 15 years has finally struck lucky in the Big Ticket weekly draw, winning Dh50,000 after years of trying. Shafik Paika Mohammed, 36, a sales professional from Mangalore, India, has been buying Big Ticket entries for almost a decade. He usually buys them eve»»»

Citizens gathered for a protest in front of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday, calling for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The event was organized via Facebook by the Justice for Everyone initiative. There was an increased police presence in the area, wit»»»

Vazrazhdane has submitted to the National Assembly a bill to amend and supplement the Law on the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), proposing the introduction of a direct link between the remuneration of the BNB Governor and members of the BNB Governing Council and the level of price stability achieved»»»

Dubai: Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co. has unveiled a bespoke timepiece worth about $1.5 million, created as a tribute to Anant Ambani and his wildlife conservation project, the Vantara Global Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Gujarat, India. Called the Vantara watch, the one-of-a-kind piece»»»

TOKYO, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's trade surplus with Japan in December narrowed 19.9 percent from a year earlier to JPY 55.8 billion (USD 331 million), down for the second consecutive month due to slow exports, government data showed Thursday.However, Kuwait remained in black ink with Japan for 17 y»»»

The Bulgarian city of Ruse woke up to extremely hazardous winter conditions today, with residents describing the city as having turned into a giant ice rink overnight. Warnings circulated widely on social media from late evening into the early morning hours, urging people to stay indoors due to the»»»

Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police say. A fourth person has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Local police are now investigating the reported shooting which took place in Lake Cargelligo at about 16:40 local»»»