Skopje, 5 January 2026 (MIA) - The e-invoice system, which pilot-stage has been launched, will ensure more efficient collection of taxes and fight against informal economy, said Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska Kochoska on Monday. Minister Dimitrieska Kochoska told a press conference this is an»»»

It is extraordinary enough to see the world's top central banker make an unscheduled video statement on social media. My first thought upon seeing the post from the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell was: "Is this an AI deepfake?" That sense did not go away as I listened to what were indeed the re»»»

The transition to the euro in Bulgaria has been met with a generally positive reception, though significant concerns remain regarding inflation and price regulation. A poll conducted by MoitePari.bg among over 500 respondents in the first days following the euro’s introduction shows that most Bulga»»»

A judge in Switzerland has ordered that one of the two co-owners of the ski resort bar where 40 people died in a fire on New Year's Eve be kept in detention for 90 days. Swiss prosecutors have argued that Jacques Moretti, a French national, is a potential flight risk. He and his wife Jessica, who i»»»

ADELAIDE - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina are through to the doubles quarter-finals of the Adelaide WTA tournament after a 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 11-9 victory over the all-Czech pairing of Tereza Valentova and Marketa Vondrousova in the round of 16 on Monday. Krunic and Dani»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Statements made recently by the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland are creating uncertainty within NATO, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday. "Of course, we are affected by the Trump administration's statements about Greenland, which ar»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a contract to extend the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro, adding 8.4 kilometres and five new stations to carry the route from King Saud University to the Diriyah Gate development area, local media reported. The extension of the »»»

Dubai: The global backlash against AI tools that manipulate real images has pushed digital safety into everyday conversation. After Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok over the creation of sexualised deepfakes, attention has shifted closer to home. The question many UAE reside»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump steps off Marine One onto the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., late Sunday after arriving from his resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo by Pool/Aaron Schwartz/EPA Jan. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. President Trump said the Iranian leadership had made contact in orde»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) will expand a groundbreaking digital service that instantly verifies university qualifications from UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs), eliminating all paperwork, physical visits and waiting times for graduates. Th»»»

Global elite police teams compete in five days of high-intensity action as families are invited to attend the event free of charge in Dubai, from February 7 to 11. Families, fans and visitors can now secure free tickets to the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, available through Virgin Megastore, as the emir»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced that the fourth season of the Ramadan Souq will open on January 17 at the Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq area of Deira, running until February 15. The annual event aims to preserve the authenticity of Emirati traditions ahead of the holy mon»»»

After nearly 16 years, a long‑awaited shipment of Nokia mobile phones finally reached a shopkeeper in Tripoli, Libya, sparking laughter, disbelief and a viral moment across social media platforms. The phones, ordered back in 2010, were lost in limbo as the country descended into civil war and polit»»»

Bathers found five decapitated heads displayed on a beach in Ecuador in what appears to be a warning to gang members who have been threatening local fishermen. The gruesome discovery was made on Sunday on the beachfront in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence. Next to the bo»»»

Damascus, Jan. 12 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Army’s Operations Command announced on Monday that it has detected the arrival of additional armed groups at positions held by the SDF organization in the eastern Aleppo countryside, near Maskanah and Deir Hafer. In a statement to SANA, the Command said inte»»»

On the 30th anniversary of its opening in 1996, the legal aid reception of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee's (BHC) Programme for Legal Protection to Refugees and Migrants ceased its reception and operation on January 1, 2026, the BHC reported on Monday. One of the reasons is the global crisis in t»»»

Saudi Monarch Salman bin Abd el-Aziz lands in Cairo tomorrow, Thursday, in his first official visit to Egypt, during which he will pray at Al-Azhar Mosque, according to Saudi sources. The visit will see signing several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) on different cooperation areas»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday there was a difference between the European Parliament and the European Commission (EC) when it comes to Serbia's EU integration and noted that the EC was "more than fair", while the Baltic, Scandinavian and Benelux states were the bi»»»

A referee and a student are among hundreds of people reportedly killed during massive anti-government protests in Iran. Coach Amir Mohammad Koohkan, 26, was hit by live ammunition on 3 January during protests in the town of Neyriz, his friend told BBC Persian. "Everyone knew him for his kindness", »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 commenced yesterday, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) under the theme “An Integrated Launch Towards the Future”, running from 11 to 15 January. The week opened today with the 16th session of the Assembly of the International Renewab»»»

The Harvest Festival 2026 of the Sharjah Mar Thoma Church was held on Sunday, 11th January 2026, beginning with the Holy Qurbana in the morning. This was followed by the inaugural meeting at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was presided over by Rev. Binsu Philip, and the inauguration was carried out by Retir»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 opened yesterday under the theme “An Integrated Launch Towards the Future”, bringing together world leaders, ministers, investors, and experts to advance global renewable energy and sustainability initiatives. Also Read: ADSW kicks off with IRENA»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Monday with the ambassadors of the five-nation group for Lebanon and told them that the country is determined to implement the arms monopolization plan north of the Litani River. "I thanked the ambassadors of the Quintet for their visit and their continued support of »»»

Jaxa Chartered Accountants, a premier professional services firm specialising in audit, tax, and advisory, announced the formal re-inauguration of its expanded head office in Dubai. Located at M16–M18, Al Mozna Building, Al Qusais, the upgraded facility represents a significant milestone in the fir»»»

Washington, United States: US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman Jerome Powell revealed, denouncing new "threats and ongoing pressure" from the administration of President Donald Trump. Powell said in a rare video stateme»»»

Rabat: The Confederation of African Football said Monday it had opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary action after "potentially unacceptable behaviour" as players clashed on the pitch at the end of the Cup of Nations quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria. "CAF has referred»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Cleanup efforts underway in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Hatta to remove rubble and reopen road after Israeli aggression: Al-Manar co»»»

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Shares in banks and credit card firms have fallen after US President Donald Trump called for credit card costs to be capped. On Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that interest rates on cards should be limited to 10% for one year from 20 January. He did not specify how such a cap might be introduc»»»

Cairo: Buoyed by Egypt’s successful economic reforms and heavy state investment in infrastructure, utilities and transport networks, land values in New Cairo have surged to record levels, with prime plots now estimated at around US$1 billion. Against this backdrop, Horizon Egypt Developments announ»»»

US President Donald Trump sparked global confusion after posting a cryptic image on Truth Social showing his official portrait labelled “Acting President of Venezuela”. The post offered no caption or explanation, prompting speculation over whether it was symbolic, satirical or a deliberate politica»»»

An Israeli-backed Palestinian group said on Monday it had killed a senior Hamas police officer in the southern Gaza Strip, an incident which Hamas blamed on "Israeli collaborators". A statement from the Hamas-run interior ministry said gunmen opened fire from a passing car, ​killing Mahmoud Al-Asta»»»

Excise tax rates on alcoholic products in Kyrgyzstan have been increased starting from January 1, 2026, the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The increase is provided for by a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated December 18, 2025. The document establishes a phased increase»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met on Monday with the ambassadors of the Quintet Committee, which includes Saudi Arabia, France, Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The meeting at the Grand Serail brought together Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari, French Ambassador Hervé Magro, Qatari Ambassado»»»

Skopje, 4 January 2026 (MIA) - Exports of agriculture products have increased by 5.5 percent compared to 2024, says Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy Cvetan Tripunovski. Minister Tripunovski told Agrar that State Statistical Office data show the increase relates to the January-Oct»»»

Hotels in Bulgaria are transitioning to the euro without major issues, according to Georgi Duchev, executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Hotel Management Professionals. He told Bulgarian National Radio that most bookings are prepaid and modern hotel software allows for straightforward »»»

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By: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd The African Development Bank (AfDB) has disbursed the second $500-million tranche of a $1.5 million loan package to Egypt, the bank’s representative in Cairo told Reuters on Thursday. Leila Mokaddem said that the disbursal came into effect on Thursday, with the funds due to be»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Dnepr group of forces took control of the settlement of Novoboikovskoye in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of decisive actions by units of Battlegroup Dnepr, the settlement of Novoboikovskoye in the Zaporozhye »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi met on Monday with Somali President's Envoy, HE Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Ali Mohamed Omar. During the meet»»»

Share: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (R ), and President of the European Council, António Costa (L) , are shown with with President of the Republic of Lebanon Joseph Aoun During their joint visit to Beirut, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance said on Monday it has launched a new digital system to centralise and manage data on federal government real estate, part of a broader effort to modernise public asset management and strengthen governance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»

A new chapter in Dubai’s luxury property story is taking shape as AMIS GPD Development and world-famous high-end jewellery and watchmaker Jacob & Co. announced a brand-new partnership on a villa community in Meydan. The agreement, which was signed at the AMIS Sales Centre on Shaikh Zayed Road, brin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced the closure of the Education City Interchange tunnel in both directions along Al Gharrafa Street and Huwar Street, while keeping traffic open on service roads and traffic lights. The closure, in coordination with the General Directorat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council of Qatar has held its regular weekly session in Doha, reviewing a number of draft laws and government statements on national policy issues. The meeting took place on Monday at the Council's headquarters in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall and was chaired by HE the Speaker, Ha»»»

Russia claims that two maritime patrol aircraft conducted a 30-hour Arctic flight, including mid-air tanking near the North Pole. "For completing a unique mission - the first in the history of the Navy to refuel a Tu-142MK aircraft in the North Pole region - the crews were awarded an entry in the B»»»

British intelligence agencies are actively supporting efforts by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to weaken the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad, expanding a strategy first applied in Ukraine to the Baltics and Eastern Europe, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) s»»»

GERB leaderBoyko Borissov stated on Monday in a live Facebook broadcast that his parliamentary group “has absolute grounds to declare that it wants to continue governing.” He emphasized that, despite the challenges faced during their tenure, GERB remains the leading political force. Borissov credit»»»