Seven people from northern Greece included in a corruption case concerning a vast farm subsidy scandal were handed suspended prison sentences by a court in Athens, after making use of plea bargaining, a legal concept introduced in the country in 2019. The wider case concerns a total of 32 defendant»»»

EDGE Group will make its first appearance at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) as a main sponsor, marking an important step in the group’s growing presence in the region and its closer cooperation with Qatar. At the exhibition, EDGE will present a broad»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, on Thursday outlined his “guidelines for national defence” at the strategic air base in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône. His speech was highly anticipated as France continues to seek approval for its 2026 budget amid rising geo»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 15: We look at reactions from the Danish and Greenlandic press after their respective foreign ministers travelled to Washington to discuss Donald Trump's ongoing threats to acquire Greenland. The White House responded by posting a derogatory cartoon on its social me»»»

After shutting down the internet, the Iranian government is now attempting to jam the Starlink satellite service made free to Iranians by the company. Iranians are now seeking ways to circumvent this latest wave of censorship.   Iranian authorities cut the public's access to the internet and t»»»

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subai met with Member of the Hellenic Parliament HE Dr Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and areas of cooperation in the environment and climate change,»»»

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman led efforts to talk U.S. President Donald Trump out of an attack on Iran, fearing "grave blowbacks in the region", a senior Saudi official told AFP on Thursday. The Gulf trio "led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a »»»

BELGRADE - Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday in Belgrade the Pancevo oil refinery was strategically important for the Hungarian oil company MOL, and dismissed as untrue media reports alleging that MOL would shut down the refinery in case it acquired th»»»

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and new foreign ambassadors set to take place in the Kremlin is important as the president will address foreign policy matters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Sputnik is live as Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses foreign ambassador»»»

“I would like to reaffirm Yahoo’s appreciation for our 20-year partnership in the Romanian market,” said Mazhar Rupani, Director of Partner Sales, Yahoo. “We are delighted to continue our collaboration with Newsroom AI as the official representative for Yahoo DSP and Yahoo Ads, covering the entire »»»

Nuuk: Greenland's prime minister called Thursday for dialogue to resolve tensions over Greenland, a day after talks over the future of the Danish autonomous territory. "Dialogue and diplomacy are the right way forward, even when the stakes are high and the pressure is palpable," Greenland Prime Min»»»

Military personnel from several NATO countries including Germany, France, Sweden and Norway headed to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark and its allies prepared ⁠for exercises to try to assure US President Donald Trump over its security as he pushes to acquire the island. Story by Peter O'Brien.»»»

Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change and MP from the WCC-DB parliamentary group, said President Rumen Radev’s decision to hand the third exploratory mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) sent an unambiguous political message. According to Vassilev, the move was a clear si»»»

Dubai: Breaking into real estate in the UAE is often perceived as quick money and easy commissions. But for Mai Khaled, the newest entrant on Million Dollar Listing UAE reality show, selling properties in this region was far more demanding than she expected. "During the first year, it was tough. I »»»

Dubai Police has reiterated that its Event Security Services Request is available year-round via the Dubai Police website and smart app, offering professional security support to businesses and government entities across the emirate. The service enables organisers to request specialised police team»»»

With quick clips crafted to capture attention and popularity that’s been steadily on the rise, social media channel TikTok has been at the forefront of a debate that involves children, dangerous content, and the quintessential question: At what point should a child be exposed to social media? In re»»»

BEIJING, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday reaffirmed his country's opposition to the use of force in international relations. China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Wang made the remarks during a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to disc»»»

Ha Thanh Le NguyenGermany faces a critical shortage of health care workers. A program is bringing specialized doctors from Mexico, Colombia, and Bolivia to German hospitals, creating opportunities across continents. https://p.dw.com/p/54ltbAdvertisement»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev conducted a working tour of Bishkek’s facilities, where he reviewed the implementation of business projects, reconstruction of energy facilities, and the progress of construction. The Cabinet Chairman visited a modern office cent»»»

A total of 336 million soms will be allocated from the state budget for the organization and hosting of the 6th World Nomad Games. Kazybek Moldazhiev, director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced at a press conference in Bishkek. Related news Sports program of 6th World N»»»

Hong Kong: The final death toll from a devastating fire at a Hong Kong housing complex in November is 168, the city's security chief said on Thursday, seven more than previously announced. The blaze that tore through the high-rise estate in Tai Po District was the world's deadliest residential buil»»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Kazakhstan on January 14 appealed for assistance from the US and Europe in strengthening the security of its major oil export corridor following more drone attacks on Black Sea tankers. Three tankers due to pick up Ka»»»

Kazakhstan on January 14 appealed for assistance from the US and Europe in strengthening the security of its major oil export corridor following more drone attacks on Black Sea tankers. Three tankers due to pick up Ka»»»

Kazakhstan on January 14 appealed for assistance from the US and Europe in strengthening the security of its major oil export corridor following more drone attacks on Black Sea tankers. Three tankers due to pick up Ka»»»

Washington has prolonged the validity of a US license allowing negotiations for the sale of foreign assets owned by the Russian oil major Lukoil, extending it until February 28. The previous authorization was due to expire on January 17. The measure follows sanctions imposed in October last year by»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A protest against the United States' "illegal and unacceptable" intentions to seize Greenland is planned in the island's capital of Nuuk on January 17, Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq reported on Thursday, citing the organizers. The demonstration's goal is to demand respect for »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West does not want an end to the conflict in Ukraine and peace, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "The fact that the West does not want the conflict to end, does not want any peace, just as they never wanted it, is evidenced by the uninter»»»

The Ministry of Interior has strengthened its technical fleet with the delivery of 30 new light-duty vehicles, commonly referred to as “banicharki,” intended for the maintenance and servicing of siren systems across regional and municipal structures. The keys to the vehicles were officially handed »»»

The US could have to pay up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland, NBC reported on Wednesday, citing scholars and former officials involved in planning the potential acquisition. President Donald Trump has recently intensified his push to bring Greenland – an autonomous territory within Denmark – un»»»

High-level talks in Washington have concluded without bridging the divide between the US and Denmark over the future of Greenland, with Danish officials stating a “fundamental disagreement” persists after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intent to acquire the Arctic territory. Following a m»»»

MADRID, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- A Turkish Airlines aircraft landed in the city of Barcelona following a threat indicating the presence of an explosive device on board, Spanish television reported on Thursday.Quoting official sources, the broadcaster said the aircraft, which was traveling from Istanbul to »»»

CAIRO, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi took part in Arab-Chinese talks held in Beijing to review preparations for the second Arab-China Summit, scheduled to take place in China in mid-2026.The League of Arab States stated in a press»»»

As Romanian companies navigate hybrid teams, mounting complexity, and the fast arrival of AI in daily work, leadership development is shifting from standalone training to integrated capability systems. In this interview, Dana Tudor-Tanase, CEO of Creative & Bright, explains why the company expanded»»»

On the first trip by a Canadian leader to China in eight years, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the two countries are entering a new era of relations. Carney, who became prime minister 10 months ago, is attempting to repair ties with China following several years of acrimony over issu»»»

An aircraft that crashed in flames in Kentucky in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing on similar planes 15 years ago, according to investigators. The MD-11F freighter operated by UPS, crashed after one of its engines separated from the wing as it was preparing to take »»»

The 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade, which has suffered major losses in Ukraine, has been renamed the 71st Guards Motorised Rifle Division. The restructuring of Russia's armed forces, as announced in early 2024, is taking shape among the units based along the border to Norway and Finland. In Pechenga»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast the announcement that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would advance to its second phase as largely symbolic, raising questions about how its more challenging elements will be carried out. Speaking late Wednesday with the parents of the last Israeli hosta»»»

A second hospital heliport was opened in Gabrovo on Thursday by outgoing Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov at the Sveti Ivan Rilski Multidisciplinary Hospital for Active Treatment. Karadjov said that the network of heliports to hospitals in Bulgaria is expanding. He noted th»»»

BELGRADE - Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday in Belgrade the Hungarian oil company MOL was interested in acquiring a majority stake in the Serbian oil firm NIS. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership. Szijjarto was responding t»»»

Culture, memory and resilience took centre stage as three distinguished Arab intellectuals were honoured at the Great Arab Minds 2025 awards for work that preserves identity, challenges systems and shapes how societies understand themselves. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Department for Drug Control, carried out a wide-scale security campaign on Thursday targeting drug dealers and users in several areas across the country.In a press statement, the Ministry said the campaign comes as part o»»»

RIYADH, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud held phone calls on Thursday with several regional and international counterparts to discuss developments in the region and ways to support its security and stability.In a press release, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said»»»

Amid nationwide protests in Iran against the country's theocracy, this week has also seen rallies take place in support of the government. But online, social media users have been sharing misleading content about these pro-regime rallies, using AI-generated footage and dated images to talk up the d»»»

Headed by a close ally of Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the recently established Office of Tribes and Clans aims to ease tensions within the country’s Sunni majority, divided between former rebels, those who once sided with the Assad regime, and others in the ranks of the Kurdish-led Syrian De»»»