Dubai Police issued an advisory for drivers in the UAE this morning, calling for them to adhere to the posted speed limits to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. This is a particularly apt call on a day when traffic is seen running generally smoothly across Dubai, with the exception o»»»

Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev held a meeting with Senior Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Namazu Hiroyuki at the OTS Secretariat in Istanbul. The parties discussed the activities of the Organization of Turkic States, initiatives and pr»»»

The U.S. administration supports legislation to repeal the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, which restricts U.S. trade with the Central Asian republics. The U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio confirmed the information. «We agree,» he said at a hearing of theSenate Committee o»»»

About 1.2 million fewer health insurance plans for individuals were sold during the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period that ended on January 15 when compared to a year ago as federal subsidies expired at the end of 2025. Photo by Bilal Al Hammoud/EPA Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Enrollments in Afford»»»

Dubai: The UAE will experience a spell of milder temperatures, shifting winds and increased humidity over the coming days, as a weak low-pressure system influences weather conditions across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Today’s weather is expected to remain generally»»»

The Leninsky District Court of St. Petersburg ruled in the case against blogger Ekaterina Bivol, the former wife of Russian and Kyrgyz boxer Dmitry Bivol. She was found guilty of an administrative offense for publishing insults against Kyrgyz and Kazakhs and sentenced her to 60 hours of community s»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump and his Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration is reasserting US military deterrence, citing strikes, deployments and aggressive action against drug traffickers and pirates. Also Read: Timeline: US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on a»»»

President Donald Trump participates in a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, the same day he sued the federal government for $10 billion. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump sued the federal government on Thursday for $»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump said the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and described a new phase of engagement that includes US oil companies scouting opportunities in the country. Trump told a Cabinet meeting he had spoken with Venezuela’s interim president and or»»»

A team of three robbers stole suitcases holding $2.7 million in cash on a busy street in central Tokyo, police and media said Friday, a rare crime in the Japanese metropolis that prides itself on safety. Also Read: Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM AbeThe heist saw the thieves deploy»»»

From his newly built three-storey home outside Hanoi, Trinh Tat Thang has watched the surging global gold price with mounting dread. The Vietnamese have a long tradition of holding their wealth in gold, and a parallel practice of borrowing the asset from relatives to build homes, rather than cash f»»»

US President Donald Trump and his two sons have filed a billion-dollar lawsuit against the federal government over leaks of their business and personal tax returns. The civil complaint, filed in Miami federal court, seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages. The Trump family accuses the Internal Revenue Ser»»»

Abu Dhabi: A routine family drive through one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest intersections turned into a terrifying ordeal when a 10-month-old baby unexpectedly opened a moving car door while sitting on his mother’s lap. The incident occurred on Friday, January 13, at Al Salam intersection, with the childr»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, a long-awaited decision that could set up a showdown on whether the US central bank preserves its independence from the White House and electoral politics. Also Read: US Fe»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said this week that her government had at least temporarily stop»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed to a "personal request" to halt attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, after Moscow's strikes left millions without heating during an "extreme" cold snap. Trump's claim comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine's power infra»»»

CEBU, Philippines: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations does not recognize the recently held elections in Myanmar, the first since the army seized power in 2021, the Philippine foreign secretary said Thursday. Asean's non-recognition of the elections in Myanmar, which a military-backed party »»»

Five British immigration officers have appeared in court on charges of stealing cash from illegal migrants who arrived in the UK across the English Channel on small boats, Reuters reported on Thursday. The officers were charged at Westminster Magistrates’ Court with conspiracy to steal, misconduct »»»

Mumbai (Maharashtra): The United States government reaffirmed its commitment to a strong, results-oriented energy partnership with India at the ongoing India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, which runs from January 27 to 30, 2026 in Goa. Engagements focussed on expanding energy trade, strengthening infrastr»»»

US President Donald Trump said "hopefully", he won't need military action against Iran. On Wednesday, Trump threatened Iran with an attack "far worse" than the strikes he ordered against the country's nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme. The US lead»»»

Dubai: Ever since the foundation work of Ciel Dubai Marina began a few years ago, Nicholas Scalabrino watched the skyscraper rise floor by floor from the premises of Skydive Dubai. As the world's tallest hotel took shape, so did a dream: one that would see him hurtle through the narrow opening on t»»»

PoliticsVenezuelaVenezuela opens its oil sector to private investorsSrinivas Mazumdaru with AP, AFP, ReutersWashington has put pressure on Caracas for access to its crude reserves since it seized then President Nicolas Maduro less than a month ago. https://p.dw.com/p/57iTmYears of underinvestment, »»»

Dubai: Global demand for gold broke records in 2025 as investors rushed into the metal and prices surged to repeated all-time highs, according to new data from the World Gold Council. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Total gold demand crossed 5,000 tonnes for the first »»»

The United States on Thursday eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry, expanding the ability of US companies to operate in the country after the lifting of state controls on the sector. Within an hour of Venezuelan MPs voting to open the oil industry to private investment, the US Treasury Depar»»»

WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US, the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbour as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands. Also Read: Airbus seals Bombardier C Series deal in challe»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, as Washington steps up a pressure campaign on the Caribbean nation. The proposed new levies were outlined in an executive order, although no details were given on specific tariff rates or which countrie»»»

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said this week that her government had at least temporaril»»»

"Prepare for an offshore landing," the pilot announces, before landing on a platform 250km (155 miles) from Denmark's west coast. The helicopter has just circled around Nini, a nearby rig rising up from the choppy waters of the North Sea. The rig sits over an almost-depleted oilfield that's about t»»»

After a dramatic 2025, when US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements sent the dollar tumbling, traders of the currency were expecting a quieter year. Recent weeks have shattered that complacency. The dollar dropped to its lowest point in four years on Tuesday against a basket of currencies,»»»

French Justice Minister Gerard Darmanin has proposed a near-total halt to legal immigration for up to three years, as he prepares to take on the right-wing National Rally in next year’s presidential election. Speaking to French broadcaster LCI this week, Darmanin said that he supports “a suspension»»»

A man accused of impersonating a federal agent in a bid to allegedly free Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down the CEO of United Healthcare in 2024, has been arrested. Mark Anderson, 36, is accused of going to the New York jail where Mangione is being housed and allegedly posing as an FB»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- The US Senators failed to advance a six-bill funding package on Thursday, bringing the federal government closer to partial shutdown.The motion was rejected by a 45-55 vote while it needed a 60-vote threshold in order to pass, the National Public Radio (NPR) reported.Th»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- Bahrain beat Qatar in the 22nd Asian Handball Championship 29-26 on Thursday to win the trophy for the first time in the history of the tournament, held in Kuwait from January 15-29. The Bahraini national handball team did well in the first half of the game, making a 14-11 »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- Kuwait beat Japan 33-32 on Thursday to win the third place in the 22nd Asian Handball Championship, which concludes on Thursday. The Kuwaiti national handball squad outperformed the Japanese counterpart in the first half through a 19-16 lead thanks to the players' high spee»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- Showing deep fraternal and historical ties between Kuwait and the UAE, Emirati and Kuwaiti pilots arrived at Kuwait International Airport as part of a joint air show that started from the UAE in an initiative that reflects people-to-people solidarity.The gesture came under »»»

A powerful cold blast is set to send iguanas tumbling from trees in South Florida while driving hard freezes deep into the orange groves and bringing a rare chance of Gulf Coast snow, forcing millions across the Sunshine State to bundle up. Temperatures are projected to plummet to levels not observ»»»

The Justice Department on Thursday filed charges against Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, for spraying a substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar as she conducted a town hall hearing in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 29 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Thursday filed charges ag»»»

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), the advisory and auditing arm of EY, has opened a new delivery center in Katowice, marking its third location in Poland. The company has operated in the country since 2011 and currently employs around 3,000 people across its hubs in Wrocław and Warsaw. Over the»»»

PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe has selected a consortium led by Budimex as the preferred bidder for works on the E75 Rail Baltica line. The offer is valued at PLN 4.047 billion net. The consortium consists of Budimex, holding a 70% stake, Budimex Kolejnictwo with 5%, and PORR with 25%. The contract cov»»»

Rolls-Royce has leased more than 2,100 square meters of office space in Kraków’s Unity Tower, where it has opened a new Global Capability Centre. The move strengthens the group’s presence in Central Europe and positions the Kraków site as its European base for Global Business Services. The new cent»»»

Venezuela's National Assembly has backed a fundamental restructuring of the country's oil sector, driving the final nail into more than two decades of socialist policies that prioritised state control over the industry. Le»»»

Emmy Award-winning Nigerian director Joel Katchi Benson is Georja Calvin-Smith's guest this week. He is still journeying alongside the families marked by the horrifying abduction of their daughters 12 years ago. The violation has faded from international headlines, but Benson has kept the comm»»»

Making Ukrainians freeze in winter wasn’t enough. A Russian strike hitting a moving train Tuesday in the northeast Kharkiv region. Six killed. As the casualty toll on both sides approaches two million according to an independent study, we’ll weigh the grinding effect of nearly four years of all-out»»»

Iraq ranks as the fifth most affected country globally by climate change, with rising temperatures, falling rainfall and water shortages compounding economic, social and security risks, a senior environment official said. »»»

The Islamic Republic of Iran is intensifying its transport diplomacy with Central Asian states, driven by a shared interest in enhancing their competitive positions in transit transport amid the growing importance of east–west and north–south land corridors. Despite international economic sanctions»»»

Iraq ranks as the fifth most affected country globally by climate change, with rising temperatures, falling rainfall and water shortages compounding economic, social and security risks, a senior environment official said. »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held an 80-minute meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on January 29, marking the first visit by a UK leader to China in eight years as both nations seek to reset long-strained relations. »»»

The Islamic Republic of Iran is intensifying its transport diplomacy with Central Asian states, driven by a shared interest in enhancing their competitive positions in transit transport amid the growing importance of east–west and north–south land corridors. Despite international economic sanctions»»»

The Islamic Republic of Iran is intensifying its transport diplomacy with Central Asian states, driven by a shared interest in enhancing their competitive positions in transit transport amid the growing importance of east–west and north–south land corridors. Despite international economic sanctions»»»

Donald Trump has announced that he would lift restrictions on commercial flights over Venezuela, ending a ban that has prevented direct air links between the two countries since 2019, AP reported. Speaking at a White House»»»