ICC: Rodrigo Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings - UPI.com
Relatives of victims of alleged extra-judicial killings during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hold signs after watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber hearing, in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, in November. The ICC ruled M»»»
UOKiK imposes PLN 79.3 mln fine on PKO BP in relation to interest rates on loans
The President of Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has ruled that certain PKO BP clauses allowing unilateral changes to interest rates on consumer revolving credit were unlawful. The authority banned their use and imposed a fine of approximately PLN 79.3 million. The ba»»»
NBP: Share of companies planning increase in salaries increased while scale decreased
According to the National Bank of Poland’s latest Quick Monitoring survey, a slightly higher share of companies plan to raise wages over the next year, but the average size of pay increases continues to fall. About 67.9% of firms now expect wage growth, up from 65.5%, while the average planned rais»»»
Polish ports experience record-breaking transshipment volumes
In 2025, Polish seaports recorded record performance, strengthening the government’s resolve to invest heavily in the maritime economy. Container throughput at Baltic terminals rose by 18% year on year to 3.9 million TEU, while total cargo handling reached 141 million tons. LNG transshipments incre»»»
Dubai RTA launches new safety and etiquette campaign on Metro and Tram
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Keolis-MHI, has launched a new Safety and Public Transport Etiquette Campaign across the Dubai Metro and Tram networks. The move aims to promote a more comfortable, safe and respectful travel experience for everyone using publi»»»
Questions mount as China scrambles to quash coup rumours
A recent avalanche of chatter about an attempted military coup in China makes for breathless headlines on fringe social platforms across much of East Asia today, January 26, but the sober facts emerging from established news agencies suggest – at least for now – a far more familiar, and arguab»»»
India set to cut car import tariffs in landmark EU trade pact
India is preparing to make its most significant concession yet in opening its tightly protected car market, agreeing to sharply lower import duties on vehicles from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement expected to be announced this week, according to people familiar wit»»»
Questions mount as China scrambles to quash coup rumours
A recent avalanche of chatter about an attempted military coup in China makes for breathless headlines on fringe social platforms across much of East Asia today, January 26, but the sober facts emerging from established news agencies suggest – at least for now – a far more familiar, and arguab»»»
Who is on Donald Trump's "Board of Peace"? - Statista
Originally meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza - without any input from Palestinians -, Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Board of Peace" seems to be expanding far past its intended purpose, Statista reports. Donald »»»
Questions mount as China scrambles to quash coup rumours
A recent avalanche of chatter about an attempted military coup in China makes for breathless headlines on fringe social platforms across much of East Asia today, January 26, but the sober facts emerging from established news agencies suggest – at least for now – a far more familiar, and arguab»»»
Who is on Donald Trump's "Board of Peace"? - Statista
Originally meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza - without any input from Palestinians -, Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Board of Peace" seems to be expanding far past its intended purpose, Statista reports. Donald »»»
Who is on Donald Trump's "Board of Peace"? - Statista
Originally meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza - without any input from Palestinians -, Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Board of Peace" seems to be expanding far past its intended purpose, Statista reports. Donald »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure as Lebanese military struggles to establish control
Israel conducted strikes against multiple Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon on January 25, targeting weapons storage facilities and military infrastructure belonging to the group's elite Radwan Force. "As part of the»»»
US to build AI park and nuclear energy facility in southern Israel with 99-year lease in motion
Israel and the United States have allegedly reached an agreement to establish a large-scale technology park in southern Israel, with the deal expected to be signed in Jerusalem later this month. The facility is set to function primarily as a strategic chip manufacturing and artificial intelligence »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al
When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi military forces have issued a video warning to the United States and Israel, threatening to resume maritime operations against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait if regional tensions worsen, security-linked Tasnim News Agency reported on January 26. »»»
Who is on Donald Trump's "Board of Peace"? - Statista
Originally meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza - without any input from Palestinians -, Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Board of Peace" seems to be expanding far past its intended purpose, Statista reports. Donald »»»
US-Iran tensions threaten China's billions in Iranian infrastructure investments
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran potentially pose significant risks to China's multi-billion-dollar investments in Iranian infrastructure projects over the past twenty years. The Russian regional expe»»»
Armenian PM Pashinyan forms band, plans debut concert in Yerevan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced the launch of his own music band and plans to stage its first live performance in the capital Yerevan later this month, in a move that has drawn widespread attention on social media. »»»
Fears Georgia “left without allies” after exclusion from Board of Peace and Davos
Analysts in Tbilisi have expressed concerns that Georgia’s exclusion from the Board of Peace and the World Economic Forum reflects the country’s growing international isolation and diminishing regional geopolitical relevance. »»»
Moldova’s industrial output up 4.5% y/y in 12 months to November
Moldova’s industrial production index (chart) increased by 11.6% y/y in November 2025 and by 4.5% y/y over the 12 months to November, according to data published by the statistics bureau BNS. Despite the recovery over the »»»
Bulgaria’s president steps down, likely to launch party ahead of snap vote
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev officially stepped down on January 23 after the Constitutional Court confirmed his resignation, becoming the country’s first head of state to resign and setting the stage for his expected entry into party politics ahead of snap parliamentary elections. »»»
Environmental groups urge Albania to halt Kushner-backed resort on protected island
A group of 41 environmental organisations from 28 countries has urged Albania’s government to suspend plans for a luxury resort on the uninhabited island of Sazan, warning the project poses serious risks to protected marine species and breaches international conservation commitments. »»»
US and EU reveal details of Ukraine’s $800bn Prosperity Package
The United States and European Union have drawn up a long-term plan to mobilise up to $800bn in public and private investment to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine should a peace deal be agreed. The so-called "Prosperit»»»
US signs off on Ukraine security guarantee
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that a security guarantee with the US was “100% ready,” a major advance in the ongoing peace talks to bring the four-year old war to an end. Land and security guarantees ha»»»
US signs off on Ukraine security guarantee
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that a security guarantee with the US was “100% ready,” a major advance in the ongoing peace talks to bring the four-year old war to an end. Land and security guarantees ha»»»
Bangladesh declares 3-day holiday for election, referendum
Dhaka: The Bangladeshi interim government has announced public holidays on Feb. 11 and 12 nationwide to facilitate voting in the country's much-anticipated 13th general election and referendum. Additionally, Feb. 10 has been designated a special holiday for workers and employees in industrial zones»»»
US and EU reveal details of Ukraine’s $800bn Prosperity Package
The United States and European Union have drawn up a long-term plan to mobilise up to $800bn in public and private investment to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine should a peace deal be agreed. The so-called "Prosperit»»»
Who is on Donald Trump's "Board of Peace"? - Statista
Originally meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza - without any input from Palestinians -, Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Board of Peace" seems to be expanding far past its intended purpose, Statista reports. Donald »»»
Israel court hears appeal against ban on independent media access to Gaza
Israel's Supreme Court has been hearing a case brought by foreign journalists asking for the Israeli government to end its ban on independent media access to the Gaza Strip. Despite the ceasefire in Gaza which came into effect last October, the Israeli government has refused to change the policy it»»»
GAC launches new package of AI services
DOHA: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) on Monday launched a new package of artificial intelligence (AI) services, in line with the Authority's Strategic Plan (2024-2030), which aims to build a pioneering customs authority that delivers smart and secure services. Minister of Finance HE Ali bin»»»
Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing only for Gaza pedestrians
JERUSALEM Israel said on Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of its “limited reopening” as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the recovery of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, hailing the return of all those»»»
Two Brits detained in France over far-right protest
Two British nationals have been detained in northern France on suspicion of planning to join a banned far-right protest, prosecutors have said. The two men, aged 35 and 50, were arrested near Calais on Sunday after "broadcasting live videos", prosecutor Cécile Gressier told the BBC. She added that »»»
How to book a Robotaxi in Qatar: Step-by-step guide and key FAQs
Doha, Qatar: Booking for a Mowasalat (Karwa) Robotaxi in Qatar is designed to be simple and user-friendly, offering passengers an easy digital process to access the autonomous transport service. As public interest continues to grow following the successful Robotaxi public trial held on Monday, Janu»»»
France midfielder Kone suffers hamstring tear: Roma
Milan, Italy: Manu Kone is set to be out of action for around a month after his club Roma announced on Monday that the France midfielder had suffered a hamstring tear. The 24-year-old limped off the field during Sunday's 1-1 daw with AC Milan which put Roma third in Serie A, and the club from the I»»»
Qatar International Food Festival 2026 welcomes nearly half a million visitors
Doha, Qatar: The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) has successfully concluded, welcoming 490,493 visitors over 10 days at the 974 Stadium Precinct, marking the most attended edition in the festival’s history. Organised by Visit Qatar, the milestone edition reinforced QIFF»»»
Sheikh Qassem to enemies: Do not threaten us with death, for it is not in your hands but in the hands of God Almighty - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem to enemies: Do not threaten us with death, for it is not in your hands but in the hands of God Almighty 26-01-2026 17:01 PM L»»»
Unpaid Dh261,500 loan case won with social media proof in Al Ain
Al Ain: Messages exchanged on a social media platform have led an Al Ain court to order a man to repay Dh261,500 to another individual, after ruling that the correspondence amounted to a clear admission of an unpaid personal loan. The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court found that the»»»
Bulgaria: Yellow Alert for Rain and Snow on Tuesday
A yellow warning for rain and snow has been issued for Tuesday, January 27, affecting the districts of Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Sofia-region, Sofia-city, Pernik, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, Pazardzhik, Smolyan, and Kardzhali. In the southwestern half of the country, rain will increasingly turn into sno»»»
Thailand enhances screening of flights originating from Nipah Virus high-risk region
Bangkok: Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 0000 local time on Monday to prevent the virus from entering the country. In a statement release»»»
Fifth body found after deadly explosion at Trikala biscuit factory
Fire brigade investigators at the site of a deadly explosion and fire at a biscuit factory in Trikala, central Greece, early Monday morning have located the body of a fifth employee, raising the death toll to five, authorities said. According to sources, firefighters operating at the Violanta biscu»»»
Sheikh Qassem: I salute the Islamic Republic of Iran and I tell the Iranian people: We are with you and you are with us - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: I salute the Islamic Republic of Iran and I tell the Iranian people: We are with you and you are with us 26-01-2026 17:02 PM»»»