The President will hand over a government-forming mandate to the candidate for prime minister of this National Assembly's second-largest parliamentary group Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the head of State's press centre said on Tuesday. /RY/»»»

All teachers are currently undergoing training to teach in a STEM environment, outgoing Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev said here on Tuesday. He participated in the opening of a STEM centre in a school in the city. He pointed out that the STEM environment is primarily physical, with»»»

ISLAMABAD (Sputnik) - Afghanistan does not accept the presence of any foreign military contingent on its territory, this also applies to the US requirements for the Bagram air base, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview with Sputnik. In September, US President Donald T»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national water polo team defeated Spain 12-11 (3-3, 3-2, 3-2, 3-4) in a Group C second-round clash at the European Championship in Belgrade on Monday evening. Strahinja Rasovic led the scoring for Serbia with four goals, Vasilije Martinovic scored three and Milos Cuk net»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of War on Tuesday launched a "transformative Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy" aimed at integrating the technology into the military sphere. "The Department of War today launches a transformative Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy that wi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr has eliminated up to 400 Ukrainian military personnel over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 400 servicepeople, an armored fighting vehicle, nine pickup trucks, and an artillery piece," the m»»»

Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers for refusing to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali where they face possible attacks by jihadists. An al-Qaeda affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on Mali in September and began attacking petrol tankers on major highways. The l»»»

Saudi Arabia is set to fully open its stock market to all foreign investors from early February, marking one of the most significant liberalisation steps in the Kingdom’s capital markets to date and reinforcing efforts to attract global capital. According to international media reports, the Capital»»»

Egypt is entering 2026 with a calmer macroeconomic backdrop than it has seen in years, as easing inflation, rising foreign reserves, and record remittance inflows begin to reinforce confidence in the country’s economic reset. Data released by the Central Bank of Egypt show annual core inflation fal»»»

Abu Dhabi–based Modon Holding has awarded a construction contract valued at about EGP 15 billion ($316 million) to Orascom Construction for the development of a major mixed-use project in Ras El Hekma, according to regional business media reports. The award marks one of the first substantial constr»»»

Egypt has signed a new foreign investment agreement in the textiles sector after the Suez Canal Economic Zone concluded a $5.6 million deal with Turkish garment manufacturer Eroglu Moda Tekstil to establish a ready-made garments factory in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, reinforcing the zone’s po»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have issued an urgent warning to parents about students participating in dangerous physical behaviours linked to social media trends. According to KHDA, schools have reported instances of students engag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Anti-Smuggling and Harmful Trade Practices Department at Qatar Customs has thwarted an attempt to smuggle the narcotic substance methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Shabu’, seizing 1.84 kilograms concealed in a shipment. The attempt was uncovered following the suspicion of a custom»»»

“We see a slower, more selective, but fundamentally stable market. Buyers exist, but they are making decisions more carefully and analyzing the total cost of living more closely, not just the purchase price,” says Claudia Negru, CEO of The List Estates. Tax and cost pressure: why materials will bec»»»

Sydney: The director of a leading Australian writers’ festival resigned in protest Tuesday after the board cancelled an appearance by a Palestinian-Australian author. Scores of participants, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have boycotted the Adelaide Festival over a deci»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3222 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.2 pct y-o-y. The dinar's indicative excha»»»

The UN children's agency said on Tuesday that over ​100 children have been killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, including victims of drone and quadcopter attacks. “More than 100 children have ‌been killed ‌in Gaza ‌since ⁠the ceasefire ​of ‌early October," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder tol»»»

Guided by the wise vision of its leadership, the United Arab Emirates believes in the importance of building bridges of cooperation across sectors and aligning capabilities with needs in order to create measurable, sustainable impact as a cornerstone of comprehensive development. This year’s Prize »»»

Business Review: Given the difficult conditions in the EMEA region, how is the hospitality industry coping and how will it continue to evolve? Philippe Bijaoui: Overall, hospitality is a sector that continues to show resilience, despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Demand has remained sta»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) the historic signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The signing and exchange of the Com»»»

Israeli authorities have ordered the demolition of a football field in a crowded refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, eliminating one of the few ​spaces where Palestinian children are able to run and play. "If the field gets demolished, this will destroy our dreams and our future. We cannot play»»»

Russia battered Ukraine with more than two dozen missiles and hundreds of drones early Tuesday, killing four people and pummelling another power plant, piling more pressure on Ukraine's brittle energy system. An AFP journalist in the eastern Kharkiv region, where four people were killed, saw firefi»»»

An Iranian parliamentarian said on Tuesday the government will face even bigger protests unless it addresses people's grievances, after more than two weeks of nationwide demonstrations that have challenged the legitimacy ​of the country's clerical rulers. The government has responded to the wave of»»»

Dubai’s Court of First Instance has ordered a client, along with a law firm and its director, to jointly pay Dh1.07 million in outstanding legal fees to a law office, after the client abruptly cancelled its mandate and failed to settle the agreed remuneration. Court documents show that the law firm»»»

The latest study by Reveal Marketing Research (no. 205) explores the expectations and hopes of Romanians for 2026, revealing a fragile balance between hope and uncertainty. According to the data, 39% of Romanians adopt a neutral perspective toward the coming year, being neither optimistic nor pessi»»»

London: The BBC intends to ask a US federal court in Florida to dismiss a $10-billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the British broadcaster, according to newly-filed court documents. Trump launched the lawsuit last year over a BBC documentary that edited his 2021 speech ahead of»»»

Tunis, Jan. 13 (TAP) – A Practical Guide to Taxation and Governance of Civil Society Organisations was released. The tool is the fruit of cooperation between the Tunisian Goverment and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary closure of Izghawa Street entrance from Rabiah bin Issa Al-Kuwari intersection along the west bound direction. The closure is to carry out speed table installation works during early morning hours of Friday, January 16, and Sat»»»

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Cluj-Napoca emerged as the most active market for Griffes, accounting for 90% of the company’s leasing activity outside Bucharest. Among the landmark transactions completed in the city, Griffes assisted Iulius in accommodating the global leader in GPS technology for multiple industries, who grew be»»»

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwa bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has hosted a farewell luncheon in honour of Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Radwan Hassan at the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure, attended by a number of ambassadors. In a post on the X platform, Al»»»

Aleppo, 13 Jan. (SANA) The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command declared the areas of Deir Hafer and Maskanah, located on the western Euphrates, a closed military zone following continued mobilization by SDF groups, along with PKK terrorists and remnants of the deposed regime in the area. The Comman»»»

Kim Song, North Korea's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday denounced a UNSC meeting on Russia's recent air strike on Ukraine. In this U.N. file photo, Song addresses the General Assembly in September 2022. File Photo by Manuel Elías/UN North Korea on Tuesday denounced a Unit»»»

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it continues to be “on alert for surprise scenarios” due to the ongoing protests in Iran, but has not made any changes to guidelines for civilians, as it does prior to a concrete threat. “The protests in Iran are an internal matter,” Israeli military spokesperso»»»

From AI tools improving childhood development to climate-smart housing and youth-led solutions in the world’s most vulnerable communities, the 2026 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize showcase how practical innovation can deliver measurable impact at scale. The Zayed Sustainability Prize has »»»

Dubai: Artificial intelligence is no longer a future risk in cybersecurity. From deepfake voice scams and hyper-personalised phishing emails to automated malware that adapts in real time, AI is reshaping how cybercriminals operate. And as countries like the UAE accelerate digital transformation, th»»»

Dubai: As Iran reels from its deadliest unrest in years — with young protesters reportedly shot at close range and families forced into silent burials — a familiar question is resurfacing: how does this end? This time, the unrest is unfolding under far heavier international pressure than during Ira»»»

With remarkable success as a medical international congress held in Egypt, this week witnessed the opening of the 18th ISLD world congress (International Society for Laser Dentistry), in Marriot Hotel, Cairo. The congress represents the biggest dental laser society worldwide. The congress is held e»»»

CAIRO, Jan 11 (MENA) – Egyptian stocks closed sharply higher on Sunday, the first trading session of the second week of 2026, driven by strong buying from investors amid optimism over the outlook for the economy and key sectors, traders said. Market capitalization of listed companies rose by about »»»

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the fifth edition of the International Mining Conference will open in Riyadh on Tuesday under the theme “Minerals: Meeting the Challenges of a New Era of Development.” Around 200 exhibiting and sponsoring en»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it ​faces widespread protests. Demonstrations in Iran have evolved from complaints about dire economic hardships to calls for the fall of the clerical establishment in the country. "I a»»»

Syria's army on Tuesday told Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area east of Aleppo after dislodging fighters from two neighborhoods in the city in deadly clashes last week. State television published an army statement with a map declaring a large area a "closed military zone" and said "all armed g»»»

Non-Europeans will soon have to pay more than their French counterparts to visit the Louvre after a price hike takes effect on Wednesday. Trade unions denounced the policy and have called for strike action over the change. Other state-owned French tourist hotspots are also hiking their fees as the »»»

French farmers drove some 350 tractors into Paris for the second time in a week on Tuesday to protest an EU-Mercosur trade deal they say would undercut local agriculture with cheaper imports from South America. Backed by FNSEA, one of France's largest farm unions, the action adds pressure on Presid»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is set to return to court on Tuesday to appeal a graft conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging in the balance. Le Pen was banned from standing for office for five years, which effectively disqualified her from running in next year's presidentia»»»

Washington, US: Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) launched today 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The corporation reported that the Falcon 9 rocket launched the satellites at the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida, and successfully completed the mission approxima»»»

The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has recorded a major milestone in its drive toward global leadership, announcing the addition of 7.8 million ounces of gold to its mineral resources. The announcement came on the eve of the International Mining Conference, which opens Tuesday in Riyadh. Sau»»»

US President Donald Trump’s administration is using a criminal investigation as “intimidation” to pressure the Federal Reserve over its monetary policy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday. The US president has long criticized Powell for refusing to make bigger interest-rate cuts, as well as ove»»»

The European Parliament has banned all Iranian diplomats and government representatives from its premises, President Roberta Metsola announced on Monday, stating that the “brave people of Iran” need more than just solidarity. The move comes amid nationwide protests in Iran that began in late Decemb»»»

Tegucigalpa: Honduras electoral authorities rejected Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November's election won by Nasry Asfura. Asfura was declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election on December 24, weeks after a tight race marred by delays and allegations of fraud. O»»»