Escalating threats, spreading protests and rising regional alert levels as Washington weighs options on Iran
Dubai: Iran warned that any US military strike ordered by President Donald Trump would trigger retaliation against Israel and American forces across the Middle East, as Israel placed its military on high alert amid fears of a US intervention linked to Iran’s most serious anti-regime protests in yea»»»
Min. Al-Awadhi: Investing in infection control most effective way to health system
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed that investing in infection prevention and control programs is the most prudent and impactful form of investment, as it serves as a strong line of defence in reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving clinical outcom»»»
One Palestinian killed in Al-Khalil as Israeli occupation raids continue across West Bank
RAMALLAH, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- A Palestinian was martyred after being shot by Israeli occupation forces in the city of Al-Khalil, south of the West Bank, said the Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs Sunday.In a press statement, the authority said that Shaker Al-Jaabari, 58, was martyred on S»»»
Wind speed to decrease Sunday evening
Tunis, January 11 (TAP) – The weather, on Sunday, will be cloudy over most regions. Clouds will become dense in the north with scattered rain. Northwesterly winds will be strong near the coasts, and relatively strong to moderate elsewhere. Wind...»»»
Rio Ferdinand hails Dubai mindset at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Dubai: Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has credited Dubai’s "atmosphere of optimism" for his successful transition from professional football to a career in media and business, during an appearance at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. Speaking on the second day of the event, the former Mancheste»»»
Will Smith milked venom from a Tarantula – and it taught him a life lesson
Dubai: Will Smith has spent the last two years travelling from the South Pole to the North Pole, and the experience was apparently as terrifying as it sounds. Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, the actor opened up about his upcoming National Geographic and Disney+ series Pole to P»»»
Amir sends congratulations to sultan of Oman
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman on the anniversary of assuming the reins of power.»»»
Health ministry launches Qatar Patient Safety Classification
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the Qatar Patient Safety Classification as part of its strategic initiatives to strengthen patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services in the State of Qatar. The classification serves as an integrated national framework for »»»
Large fire breaks out at factory warehouse in Koropi
A large fire broke out Sunday morning at a warehouse of a factory in Koropi, an industrial area east of Athens, prompting an emergency response by firefighting crews. According to authorities, 27 firefighters were deployed to the scene with 10 fire engines as they worked to contain the blaze. Water»»»
Kuwaiti Min. of Defence, accompanying delegation head to Italy on official visit
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) - The Minister of Defence, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and his accompanying delegation departed for Italy on an official visit, said defence ministry press statement. (end) ahk.aa»»»
How Tunisian Zoubeir Jlassi wins world’s largest AI film award in Dubai
Dubai: Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has won the world’s largest AI Film Award for his film Lily, receiving the $1 million prize from Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. The award is organised by the summit in collaboration with Google »»»
Bulgaria’s Euro Transition Accelerates as €3.1 Billion in Cash Enters Circulation
The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of January 9, cash in circulation denominated in Bulgarian leva stood at 16.1 billion leva, equivalent to roughly 8.23 billion euros. This amount represents about 48% of the total volume of lev banknotes and coins that are currently being withdrawn from »»»
On This Day, Jan. 11: Surgeon general says smoking a 'health hazard' - UPI.com
On Jan. 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite "health hazard." 1 of 5 | On January 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite "health hazard." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI »»»
MoI: Fire at correctional facility leaves several police personnel, workers injured
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Several police personnel and workers were injured on Sunday in a fire that broke out at the General Department of Correctional Institutions (GDCI) building in the Sulaibiya area.In a press statement, the Ministry of Interior said that it had received a report through the op»»»
Kuwait Amir congratulates Oman Sultan on throne assumption anniv.
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption.In his cable, His Highness the Amir praised the Sultanate's comprehensive developmen»»»
Kuwait PM congratulates Oman Sultan on throne assumption anniv.
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption. (pick up previous) aa»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Oman Sultan on throne assumption anniv.
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption. His Highness the Crown Prince wished the Sultan of Oman good health and the Su»»»
Ministry of Public Health launches Qatar Patient Safety Classification
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the Qatar Patient Safety Classification as part of its strategic initiatives to strengthen patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services in the State of Qatar. The Classification serves as an integrated national framewor»»»
IMF: Saudi Transformation on Track Supported by Deeper Reforms
Saudi Arabia enters a new phase described as one of the most sensitive and influential in the course of its economic transformation, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which said next year will be pivotal for the Kingdom thanks to deeper reforms implemented throughout the past year»»»
Local content creators rewrite the rules of global entertainment
Dubai: The rapidly growing local creator economy is reshaping how content is made and shared around the world, with creators building strong communities rooted in culture rather than chasing traditional entertainment gatekeepers. This was the key message from industry leaders speaking on the openin»»»
Governor: Security gradually restored in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh
Aleppo, Jan. 11 (SANA) Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib said on Sunday that security conditions in the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh are steadily improving, signaling a gradual return to stability in the northern Syrian city following the end of the SDF organization’s latest escalati»»»
Orange Code for Four Regions, Yellow Code for 19 Regions Issued for Sunday
An orange code for four regions and a yellow code for 19 regions have been issued by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology for Sunday. An orange code for snow, icy conditions and strong winds is in force for the regions of Dobrich, Razgrad, Ruse and Silistra. A yellow code for strong »»»
Calm Prevails in Yemen’s Liberated Areas after Dissolution of Southern Transitional Council
Security calm prevailed across Yemen’s liberated areas on Saturday, a day after the leadership of the Southern Transitional Council announced the dissolution of the council and all its bodies at home and abroad. This paves the way for participation in the anticipated Riyadh conference dedicated to »»»
Watch: How Dubai’s major road upgrade promises smoother traffic flow
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, marking a major step towards easing congestion on one of the city’s busiest east west corridors and improving connectivity between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. The newly opened phase cove»»»
Two buildings targeted in double arson attack
A pair of arson attacks using small gas canisters was reported early Saturday in the Athens neighborhood of Kolonos, with police investigating whether the incidents were linked to sports‑related rivalries. According to public broadcaster ERT, the first attack targeted an apartment building on Kallo»»»
Abuse of missing minor uncovered by police
Police in Thessaloniki have uncovered a case involving the alleged abduction of a 13‑year‑old girl and the commission of sexual acts by a 24‑year‑old man from Afghanistan, according to authorities on Saturday. The investigation was carried out by the Juvenile Protection Subdirectorate of the Thessa»»»
Ferries back in service after winds ease, disruption still possible
Ferry services in Greece resumed gradually on Sunday after strong winds that had kept vessels docked eased enough to allow departures, authorities said, stressing that the improvement in conditions is expected to be short-lived. According to state broadcaster ERT, most ferry routes began operating »»»
Iran Warns US Troops, Israel Will Be Targets if America Strikes
Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s regime saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city into Sunday, crossing the two-week mark as violence surrounding the demonstrations has killed at least 116 people, activists said. With the internet down in Iran and p»»»
Indonesia suspends access to Grok over AI-generated explicit content
Jakarta: Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, an AI chatbot developed by xAI, citing concerns over the generation and dissemination of explicit images, including non-consensual deepfake content. The Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs said the move is necessary to protect wo»»»
New theory emerges about extraterrestrial communication: But what's the connection to fireflies?
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Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears
A senior Google employee has claimed she was made redundant after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle and showed a nude of his wife. Victoria Woodall told an employment tribunal she was subjected to a campaign of retaliation by the company after whistleblowing o»»»
Bulgaria: WCC-DB to Immediately Return Mandate and Push for New Elections
The coalition We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB) will return the exploratory mandate to form a government immediately after it is handed over by President Rumen Radev. This was announced in Stara Zagora by Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, one of the parties within the coa»»»
Novel concept: China's spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
Tianjin, China: Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger draw for selfie snappers than scholars. Sales of hard-copy books across the country have failed to bounce back to pr»»»
Bulgaria Clears Path for 36 km of Hemus Highway - Construction Set to Begin in 2026
The Bulgarian government has taken a significant step toward completing the Hemus Highway, with construction permits now issued for approximately 36 km of the route. This development paves the way for major construction activities to commence in 2026, according to documents published in the State G»»»
New York's Chrysler Building, an Art Deco Jewel, Seeks New Owner
The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale. The building, affixed with gargoyles, stainless steel design nods to early Chrysler vehicles and a celebrated crown and needle top, has been put u»»»
Woman in Noida alleges husband lied about looks, education, income
Dubai: A woman in the northern Indian city of Noida has filed a police complaint against her husband and four of his relatives, accusing them of deception over what she says were material misrepresentations made before their marriage, including his appearance, education and income. The complainant,»»»
UAE minister Reem Al Hashimy highlights power of content creators in humanitarian response
Dubai: Reem Al Hashimy, UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, underscored the crucial role content creators play in driving global humanitarian action by turning statistics into human stories that capture attention and inspire meaningful response. Speaking at a fireside chat titled»»»
US announces 'large-scale' strikes against IS in Syria
Washington, United States: US and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, the latest response to an attack last month that killed three Americans. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military force»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Foreign Minister of Bangladesh
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Touhid Hossain. The meeting took place on the margins of the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the O»»»
Dubai's St Mary's Catholic Church bids farewell to beloved Indian expat priest after 11 years
Dubai: On any given weekend at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai, tens of thousands from various countries gather for prayers, a scene that speaks volumes about the level of tolerance and harmony in the UAE. With more than 350,000 registered parishioners from dozens of countries, St Mary's is amon»»»
Sharjah Court convicts lawyer for breaching client trust, orders prison term
Sharjah: A Sharjah court has convicted a practising lawyer of breach of trust after finding that she misappropriated funds entrusted to her under a legal power of attorney and failed to deposit them into a designated judicial enforcement file, in violation of both the law and professional obligatio»»»
Speaker of National Assembly of Republic of Korea meets Qatar's Ambassador
Seoul: The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea HE Woo Won-shik met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Korea, HE Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Hamar. During the meeting, aspects of cooperation between the two countries were reviewed»»»
Earthquake felt across parts of Lebanon late at night
Dubai: A light earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 was felt across several parts of Lebanon late on Saturday night, causing no reported damage or injuries. The tremor struck at approximately 11:51 pm local time, according to initial seismic readings. Residents in Beirut and surrounding r»»»
No emergency, just cake: A 911 call that ended in celebration
Dubai: A routine emergency line in Iraq’s Najaf province turned unexpectedly festive this week after a young man called the police’s 911 number not to report a crime, but to ask whether he could celebrate his birthday with them. According to Najaf Police, the call came on January 9, a date that coi»»»
Web Summit Qatar startup programme sells out
● 1,600 startups from around the world to join event ● Web Summit Qatar event floor also at full capacity ● Event tickets expected to sell out soon Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar announced that the event’s startup programme is officially sold out, with over 1,600 startups from around the world set t»»»
MoCI’s Single Window expands to 13 e-services in 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is committed to promote digital transformation and advance its electronic services to support the country’s business environment and increase its attractiveness for domestic and foreign investments. MoCI’s Single Window platform witnessed si»»»
More than 10,000 deported as Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 19,000 illegal residents in one week
Dubai: As many as 18,836 illegal residents were arrested and more than 10,000 deported in Saudi Arabia over the first week of January, as authorities intensified nationwide inspections targeting violations of residency, labour and border laws. The arrests were carried out between January 1 and 7 du»»»
Al Sailiya, Al Waab, Al Kharaitiyat and Al Markhiya reach last 16
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League club Al Sailiya escaped a tense showdown, triumphing 5-4 on penalties against Muaither to secure a spot in the Round of 16 of the 54th Amir Cup. The preliminary-round clash at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium ended 1-1 after regulation time, sending the contest to a dram»»»
Smart homes boost efficiency and save energy, says expert
Doha, Qatar: A Board Member of the Qatar Society of Engineers Eng Saud Abdullah Al-Dulaimi highlighted the concept and benefits of smart homes, emphasizing their role in improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption compared to traditional homes. Speaking to Qatar TV recently, Al-Dulaimi exp»»»
Boudot guides Lady De Faust to Athbah Cup win
Doha, Qatar: Lady De Faust delivered an emphatic performance to land the Athbah Cup with a win Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden over 1400m feature race at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Making her 9th career start and 2nd appearance in Qatar, the 5YO bay mare built on her 4th place finish in the 4YO »»»