Doha, Qatar: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council is set to serve as the strategic partner of this year’s Web Summit Qatar for the 3rd consecutive year, and as the lead partner of this year’s Corporate Innovation Summit, a high-level, pre-Summit event that has convened visiona»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Ali Al-Thani held several bilateral meetings with high-ranking international officials on the margins of the third day of the 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School formally launched “INKSPIRE,” a week-long mega art activity, on January 18, 2026, marking the beginning of a vibrant creative journey through colours and artistic expression. The programme was inaugurated by the Principal Anand Nair, in the presence of Vice Principa»»»

Doha, Qatar: MES Indian School, Abu Hamour Branch, successfully organised a two-day food festival to promote cultural appreciation, teamwork, and social responsibility. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of all students from Grades 1 to 12 showcasing a variety of hygienically prepared d»»»

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand: A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, leaving multiple people missing under tonnes of mud. Mounds of earth buried a shower block at the site, which lies at the foot of extinct volcano Mount Maunganui. Voices were briefly he»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has unveiled the Human-Inspired Knowledge by Machine Agents (HIKMA) Project, an initiative that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate, review, revise and present scientific papers under ethical human supervision. The project aims to redefine »»»

Mexican authorities have sent 37 inmates allegedly linked to powerful drug cartels to face trials in the US, after Trump floated the possibility of US land strikes targeting organised criminal gangs inside Mexico. It marks the third round of extraditions of alleged criminals from Mexico to the US o»»»

Members of Philippine civil society groups filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday, accusing him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus flood control projects. Rage over so-called ghost infrastructure projects has been building»»»

A gang of armed robbers raided a Rolex watch store in central London and escaped with high-value items, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday at the Bucherer Rolex Boutique in Knightsbridge, near the One Hyde Park development. According to a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police on »»»

Dubai: The UAE is considering sweeping changes that would require remote and flexible working arrangements to be prioritised for working mothers and caregivers across the country. During a session held on Wednesday, January 21, members of the Federal National Council (FNC) called for the implementa»»»

Dubai: A Russian cosmonaut has captured stunning views of powerful aurora lights dancing above Earth, filmed from the International Space Station during one of the strongest solar storms in more than two decades. Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov shared dramatic footage of towering red and green light»»»

Schools reopened Thursday in the Greater Athens region, Patra and other parts of Greece a day after being shut due to impending rainstorms, but others were closed either because storms were forecast or following snowfall and flooding. Authorities said schools would be closed in the Mandra, Koropi a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Five experts, including four alumni from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), Dr. Rana Emam, Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, and Dr. Emad Mansoor, addressed key community health issues during the latest installments of the “Health and YOU: Community Wellness Series.” Organi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Al Jazeera Center for Public Liberties and Human Rights Sami Al-Haj (pictured), underscored the critical importance of unified societal efforts to confront drug-related challenges, particularly those targeting youth. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the Fou»»»

Sharjah City Municipality is busy preparing for outdoor events and activities that are set to take place in the first quarter of 2026. One reason is that in the UAE, the first few months of the year are perfect for outdoor adventurers looking to make the most of the cool weather. And it is for this»»»

Dubai: The 18th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature opened on Thursday at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, marking what organisers describe as the strongest edition yet of the region’s flagship literary event. Now firmly established on the global cultural calendar, the Festival once ag»»»

US President Donald Trump has recently reignited a bold US push to acquire Greenland from Denmark. In media statements and socmed posts, Trump has asserted "no going back on Greenland" The White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, also stated that "all options are on the table", including militar»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, and during the joint graduation ceremony of the military colleges, Qatar Armed Forces announced the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences, which w»»»

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) concluded 2025 following a year of sustained operational performance, reinforcing its position as a global gateway for Qatar. The airport delivered smooth, efficient operations that supported the nation’s connectivity, trade, tourism, and international event »»»

Doha: Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, recognising the role of Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) in protecting national security, supporting defence capabilities, and ensuring operational readiness under all circumstances have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing was done to provi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The three-day Oman International Rally gets underway from the Sohar Entertainment Centre today. Competitors from 10 nations will tackle 13 timed gravel special stages and 215.44 kilometres timed against the clock on this opening round of the 2026 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MER»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains, has officially handed over the Bestune cars to the winners of the first draw of its Mega promotional campaign, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars. The car handover ceremony was held on January 21 at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, »»»

A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, leaving multiple people missing under tons of mud. Mounds of earth buried a shower block at the site, which lies at the foot of extinct volcano Mount Maunganui. Voices were briefly heard calling for help from beneat»»»

Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE’s highest mountain, Jebel Jais, dropped to near-freezing on Wednesday, marking the coldest reading of the winter so far, according to local weather monitors. The mountain peak in Ras Al Khaimah recorded 0.2 degrees Celsius at dawn, the first time this season that temp»»»

Heavy rainstorms that struck most of Greece leaving two people dead and disrupting schools and transport were heading east Thursday towards the Aegean Sea islands, where gale-force winds are forecast. The northern Aegean islands have been declared in a state of alert. Meteorologist Dimitris Ziakopo»»»

The Nepali Professional Accountants Foundation (NPAF) successfully hosted its flagship seminar of 2026, titled “Yantra – AI & Innovation,” on 18 January 2026 in Dubai. This seminar was part of NPAF’s ongoing community-led initiatives, organised by NPAF members residing in the UAE and managed by NPA»»»

Washington, Jan. 22 (SANA) U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday the launch of a mission for an orderly and secure transfer of ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq to prevent escape attempts that could pose a direct threat to the United States and regional security. In a s»»»

The death of a 27-year-old Indian IT professional after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit has raised questions around urban planning and road safety in India. Last Friday, at around midnight, Yuvraj Mehta was driving home in Noida, a suburb of the capital Delhi, through dense winter fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naseeb Zakhir returned to the winner’s enclosure after producing a thrilling late charge to capture the day’s feature, the Mesaieed Cup, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap over 1300m, prevailing by a head at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Always prominent, the five-year-old grey unleashe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday wrapped up the Asian Shotgun Championship in style sealing the gold medal in the mixed team trap event on the final day at the Lusail Shooting Complex. Qatar's Mohammed Al Rumaihi and Kholoud Al Khalaf finished first after a strong contest against teams from Kuwait and »»»

A car bomb explosion in Yemen’s Aden on Wednesday targeted the convoy of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri Al-Subaihi, commander of the Second Division in the Giants Brigades, and one of the most prominent leaders whose forces contributed to imposing security in Aden. According to information, al-Suba»»»

Davos: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), participated in a panel discussion held as part of the World Economic Forum’s 2026 programme in Davos. The session, titled ‘Stories and Strength,’ examined how global narr»»»

Police seized more than 2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in board games at Athens International Airport, authorities said Thursday. The Narcotics Prosecution Subdivision discovered two parcels bound for Cyprus containing drugs concealed in makeshift nylon packages weighing 2.16 kilograms total, police»»»

In late October, Kirill Dmitriev and Anna Paulina Luna met in Florida to discuss continuing Russia-US dialogue. Following the meeting, Luna said that it was productive and that they were able to identify common ground. US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna told RIA Novosti that she maintains regular c»»»

Pakistan expects to sign an agreement with Russia on the restoration and modernization of the Karachi steel plant during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Moscow, scheduled for March, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi told Sputnik. The Pakistani steel plant in Karac»»»

US President Donald Trump said that thanks to his productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a framework for a potential future agreement concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region had been developed. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte did not offer US President Donald Trump »»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) announced the return of another illegally privatized asset to the state—a large plot of land belonging to the National Academy of Sciences. According to the state committee, as part of a criminal investigation into a crime under Part 1 »»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank released yesterday its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 with net profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR1,530m. The results issued are subject to Qatar Central Bank’s approval and endorsement by shareholders at the »»»

Camels and crashes aren’t so unusual in the Indian state of Rajasthan, but what makes the recent one more terrifying is that the animal got stuck inside the frame of the vehicle after the collision. NDTV reported the death one man and the injuries of four others on Saturday night when a speeding ca»»»

The government is introducing a cost freeze on household heating bills for January. “The state will cover the additional heating consumption costs incurred by families in January,” prime minister Viktor Orbán announced on social media after the government meeting on Wednesday. In a video message, O»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Khor yesterday stunned league leaders Al Rayyan 2-0 at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium in Round 10 of the QSL Cup, with substitute Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Harazi scoring both goals. Despite their first defeat in the tournament, Al Rayyan topped the single-stage league table with 25 points »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Dr. Tamy bin Ahmed Al-Binali and Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a panel discussion held during the World Economic Forum “Davos 2026,” currently ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Aqarat held a session yesterday with the real estate developers to discuss the challenges facing real estate investment in Qatar. A comprehensive plan to regulate the sector, license developers and projects and enhance transparency was presented i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shell is proud to announce its principal sponsorship of LNG2026, one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Taking place in Doha from February 2-5, LNG2026 will explore the current and future state of LNG under the theme: Leading LNG: P»»»

US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland. Trump abruptly announced on Wednesday that he was scrapping tariffs against Europe an»»»

The draft Cabinet resolution «On the Implementation of the Presidential Decree ‘On Measures to Enhance the Potential and Competitiveness of Public Healthcare Organizations’» has been submitted for public discussion. According to the Ministry of Health, the goal of the resolution is to grant greater»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins has said winning the Qatar-UAE Super Cup will be important as his side hosts Sharjah for the prestigious title at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium. Today’s showdown is the first of four matches in the Qatar-UAE Super Cup, pitting clubs from the neighbouring count»»»

Doha, Qatar: Liwan Design Studios and Labs has announced the presentation of “The Set: Design for Screen”, a two-day film weekend curated by Luciana Ceccatto Farah, a Doha-based visual artist and screenwriter/producer. Taking place on January 23–24, 2026, the programme invites audiences to explore »»»

Young protesters shot in the back, shotgun pellets fired in a doctor's face, wounded people afraid to go to hospital: "Every family has been affected" by the deadly crackdown on Iran's recent wave of demonstrations, said one protester. Speaking to AFP in Istanbul, this 45-year-old engineer who aske»»»

Dubai: Morning traffic is heavy across several major highways and connecting roads, with congestion building on key commuter routes between Dubai and Sharjah as peak-hour volumes rise, according to Google Maps traffic overlays. Delays are being seen on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), particularly around T»»»