Dubai: Europe’s largest aviation company, Lufthansa Group, is sharply expanding its footprint in the Middle East, with flights to the region up by around 70 per cent in the past four months, as demand from the wider Middle East continues to surge, a senior executive told Gulf News. Sign up for our »»»

Activists report that more than 2,400 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, according to updated figures from the Human Rights Activist News Agency, which says most of the victims were protesters, though over 140 members of security forces and government supporters hav»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned that “very strong action” could follow if Iranian authorities carry out threatened executions of protesters, as international outrage continues to grow over a crackdown that rights groups say has killed thousands. While France 24 has been unable to independently»»»

Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers of people are living in makeshift tent camps that offer little protection from harsh weather, whil»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 14, 2026: In Iran, an internet blackout continues as Iranians try to reach the outside world. It's a similar story in Uganda, where the internet has been cut off ahead of presidential elections there. Also, in the UK, the UK Independence Party has submitted it»»»

DOHA: In a significant milestone reflecting the State of Qatar’s leadership in digital transformation, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has included the Digital Agenda 2030 in its global compendium of best practices in digital government and digital transformati»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Trade reported today that its Minister, Mohamed Al-Hwej, met at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters with the UK Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, to discuss aspects of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. Calling on UK to renew and activate sig»»»

On Wednesday, Bulgarian media focus primarily on the upcoming snap parliamentary elections and changes to the electoral process. Coverage highlights last-minute proposals for the Electoral Code, including active voter registration and the introduction of optical scanners, as well as debates over fu»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, noting that Serbia and the UAE shared a common vision of the future that was based on peace, development, innovation and mutual trust. "We are not connected only by the succe»»»

Russia's stance on the US's illegal operation in Venezuela remains unchanged, as it is a gross violation of international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. Lavrov said that Russia and Venezuela share a long history of strong strategic relations and emphasized that Moscow's position »»»

Syria's army was moving reinforcements east of Aleppo city on Wednesday, a day after it told Kurdish forces to withdraw from the area following deadly clashes last week. The deployment comes as Syria's government seeks to extend its authority across the country, but progress has stalled on integrat»»»

The global unemployment rate is expected to hold steady in 2026, the United Nations said Wednesday, but cautioned the labor market's seeming stability belies a dire shortage of decent jobs. The UN's International Labor Organization said the global economy and labor market appeared to have weathered»»»

As global leaders gather at the World Future Energy Summit to discuss the next stage of energy transition, the conversation is moving beyond long-term targets to the challenge of real delivery. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Danny Touma, Partner for Energy Transition at PwC Middle East, »»»

Iran's judiciary chief on Wednesday called for fast-track trials for detained protesters, despite US President Donald Trump's threat of "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with executions. It came as the verified death toll of people killed in a crackdown on protesters pass»»»

Hezbollah was reportedly angered after President Joseph Aoun advised it, in a televised address, to return to "reason", arguing that in the current geopolitical climate, the group’s weapons have become unnecessary and a "burden" on both Lebanon and Hezbollah’s own support base. A prominent source c»»»

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Dubai: Jadwa Investment has announced the launch of a new GCC-focused private credit fund targeting up to SAR 750 million ($200 million), marking a significant expansion of its alternative investment offering in the region. The fund, named Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, has successfully»»»

Dubai: With protesters — many of them young — reportedly being shot at close range and the death toll continuing to rise, attention is focusing on the force accused of steering Iran’s repression even as US President Donald Trump threatens action against Tehran. That force is Iran’s Islamic Revoluti»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Wednesday said that the most suitable date for elections is March 29 and warned of attempts to sabotage machine voting with unfeasible plans for introducing new vote counting devices. Vassilev was speaking to the press during a briefing at the presidency af»»»

Faris knight CAIRO, Jan 12 (MENA) – Banque Misr has been awarded the Top Employer Certification for 2025 by the global Top Employers Institute, a leading authority in evaluating human resources strategies and supporting organizations in developing effective practices, enhancing performance, and str»»»

Lebanon said Wednesday that a conference in support of the country's army as it seeks to disarm Hezbollah would take place in Paris on March 5. The announcement follows recent promises of support to the military, which lacks funds, equipment and technical expertise. Presidency spokeswoman Najat Cha»»»

Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP) - The criminal chamber for terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance adjourned the Mornaguia prison escape case involving five "dangerous" inmates until January 16 Remaining defendants either in detention or at...»»»

A criminal case has been opened in Bishkek following an incident of hooliganism that occurred this morning at the intersection of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkul Street. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district reported. According to police, an unknown man, t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia, HE Milton Dick, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations, as well as »»»

Lebanese Joseph Aoun met with representatives of Quintet Committee, which includes Saudi Arabia, France, Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, and discussed preparations for a conference to support the Lebanese Army and the Internal Security Forces. Saudi Foreign Ministry Adviser Prince Yazid bin Fa»»»

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China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the United States. China's exports rose 5.5% for the whole of last year to $3.77 trillion, customs data showed, while imports flatl»»»

During Lebanon’s civil war, the Commodore Hotel in western Beirut's Hamra district became iconic among the foreign press corps. For many, it served as an unofficial newsroom where they could file dispatches even when communications systems were down elsewhere. Armed guards at the door provided some»»»

A stunning scale model of the world’s tallest metro station, dubbed the ‘Iconic Station’ captivated attendees at the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) 2026, organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Set to redefine Dubai’s skyline, the Emaar Properties Station will ri»»»

From mouthwatering delicacies to concerts and drag racing, this week’s lineup of events and activities in Qatar promises plenty of excitement. What’s more, a number of prominent personalities and notable international figures are set to arrive to attend these events. Meanwhile, the weather departme»»»

Police officers detained suspects in an armed robbery committed in Kalys-Ordo residential area of Bishkek. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. According to police, on January 6 at around 4:18 a.m., a citizen E.M. filed a complaint with the Internal Aff»»»

A sharp drop in air temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan on January 16–17. The Hydrometeorological Service issued a weather alert. According to forecasters, snowfall is expected across the country over the next two days, with heavy precipitation in some areas. Western wind is also expected to stre»»»

Seoul: K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their first world tour in four years in April, their label said on Wednesday, part of a hotly-anticipated comeback following a hiatus for the South Koreans whose music has become a global phenomenon. BTS -- known for funky and fun hits like "Dynamite" and "B»»»

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Grok - the AI chatbot developed my Elon Musk's company - is facing growing international backlash for being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images. Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok over the weekend, while a UK media regulator launched a fo»»»

US President Donald Trump says inflation in the country is low enough for Fed chair Jerome Powell to deliver "a big, beautiful cut" to interest rates. US consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, still significantly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, the heads of global central banks co»»»

Vazrazhdane called for a new constitution, a new system of governance, and refounding of the state in a declaration delivered from the parliamentary rostrum at the opening of the new plenary session of the 51st National Assembly. “Our main task is to regain real, not merely formal, national soverei»»»

Talking to journalists on Wednesday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov called on citizens to join a protest on Wednesday evening over suspicions of election fraud to be committed by GERB and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). In his words, the draft amendments to the Election Code tha»»»

The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have ​exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, EU scientists said on Wednesday. The data from the European Union's European Centre for Medium-Ran»»»

The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) has signed a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to strengthen fire and life safety standards across the Emirate. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during an official ceremony at Intersec Dubai 2026 by »»»

Romania’s legal market is changing at a fast pace. Investment patterns are shifting, regulatory frameworks are becoming more complex, and clients increasingly look for legal advisers who combine sector know-how with the ability to operate seamlessly across borders. Against a background of geopoliti»»»

The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (January 2025 – December 2025) compared to the previous 12 months (January 2024 – December 2024), determined on the basis of the HICP, was 6.8%. Inflation in the last month of last year was driven by an 11% increase in service pr»»»

For the first time, business interruption is no longer among the top two risks, falling to third place. However, business interruption remains a major concern, as it can be a consequence of other risks in the global top 10. Factors such as a less severe hurricane season in terms of losses in 2025 h»»»

Sport fans will be able to sign up from Wednesday for a chance to attend the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games - with tickets starting at $28 (£20.80). Registration opens at 07:00 local time (15:00 GMT) for fans to enter a random ticket draw covering all events that will take place at the Games. The w»»»

The outgoing government Wednesday approved the participation of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) in the project for offshore exploration and prospecting of oil and natural gas in Block 1-21 Khan Asparuh in the Black Sea. Outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said the decision was "most importan»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3353 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and steady relative to the be»»»

Iraqi officials have arrested a man wanted by Australian Federal Police as a person of interest in ​the investigation into a spate of firebombings, including an antisemitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue, police said on Wednesday. Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the arre»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has banned commercial establishments from printing or writing the sacred names of Allah on bags, packaging and other materials that may be discarded or used inappropriately, in a move officials say is intended to safeguard religious reverence. The decision was announced by Abdul»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) commented on the guilty verdict made by the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek against former chairman of the State Tax Service Altynbek Abduvapov and his deputy Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to the SCNS, both defendants were detained»»»