West’s Pressure on Russian Arms Industry Couldn’t Stop Our Defense Exports: Putin
Russian military production worth over $15B was exported to over 30 countries over the past year, giving the defense industrial base additional resources for modernization, R&D and the expansion of it is production capabilities, President Putin said in a briefing Friday. In 2026, military export vo»»»
Budapest’s living costs soar: Affordable rents don’t mean easy life for residents
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Lawmakers want to know about Tulsi Gabbard's role in Georgia FBI raid - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard attends the 126th Army-Navy Game in Baltimore, Md., on Dec. 13. On Friday, two lawmakers demanded that she answer questions about her involvement at an FBI raid on a Georgia election facility. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan»»»
Israeli Enemy Responds to Lebanese Government’s Reconstruction Decision: Violent Air Raids Target Excavator Facility near Sidon
Two hours after the Lebanese government approved the reconstruction plan of all the structures that were destroyed by the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2024, the Israeli launched an attack on an excavator maintenance facility in South Lebanon. In details, Zionist war jets carried out violent raids on t»»»
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Panel to Stay, French Role Remains Military
A statement by the US embassy in Beirut has cut through weeks of Lebanese speculation over the fate of the committee monitoring the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, following delays in its meetings. The statement also signaled that no French civilian member would be added to the»»»
Stormy weather: Agriculture Ministry urges fishermen to exercise caution
Tunis, Jan 30 (TAP) - The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries called on all fishermen and owners of fishing boats to exercise caution and refrain from venturing out to sea until weather conditions improve and maritime conditions...»»»
Stock market posts upward trend over week
Tunis, Jan. 30 (TAP)- An upward trend was reported by the stock market over the week (January 26-30) in spite of an unfavourable trend over the last sessions. Tunindex posted a rise of 1.5% closing at 14,353.47 points, stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs...»»»
Police trace Frankfurt flight in case of missing 16-year-old from Patra
The latest details in the case of 16-year-old Laura, who went missing from Patra earlier this month, indicate that she purchased a one-way airline ticket to Frankfurt, Germany. On January 8, the day she arrived in Athens, she visited a travel agency in the Omonia district and bought the ticket in h»»»
Tunisia and Côte dIvoire eye more scaled-up parliamentary cooperation
Tunis, Jan 30 (TAP) - Scaling up parliamentary cooperation between Tunisia and Côte d'Ivoire took centre stage at a meeting in Yamoussoukro between President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Imed Derbali and President of the...»»»
Trump Says Iran Wants Deal, US ‘Armada’ Larger Than in Venezuela Raid
President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the US "armada" near Iran was bigger than the one he dispatched to topple Venezuela's leader. "We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right n»»»
Lebanon Enforces Funds Checks Despite Hezbollah Objections
A circular issued by Lebanon’s Justice Minister Adel Nassar, now in force, has placed notaries public on the front line of the country’s fight against money laundering, requiring them to verify the source of funds and the identities of parties involved in sales contracts, purchase agreements, and p»»»
Putin Receives Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin received Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, who is visiting Russia, in the Kremlin on Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Larijani's visit to Moscow had not previously been announced.DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»
Iran War Fears Cast Shadow Over Gaza Ceasefire
As momentum builds around efforts to advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the risk of a broader confrontation between the United States and Iran is resurfacing, threatening to upend regional priorities amid Israeli moves that are fueling growing concern. Experts speaking to Ash»»»
Who was Dr CJ Roy? Rise and tragic fall of Dubai-based Indian tycoon who died by suicide
Dubai: The death of Dubai-based businessman Dr CJ Roy has sent shockwaves through the Indian expat community in the UAE, particularly those hailing from his native place Kerala, and business and film circles across south India. The 57-year-old chairman of Confident Group died by suicide at his offi»»»
German economy grew in latest quarter, but challenges remain
BusinessGermanyGerman economy grew in latest quarter, but challenges remainMatt Ford with Reuters, dpaGermany's struggling economy grew toward the end of 2025, but the good news was tempered by simultaneous rises in inflation and unemployment. https://p.dw.com/p/57lKwConsumer prices were 2.1% highe»»»
Parliamentary Groups Issue Declarations ahead of Day of Homage to Victims of Communist Regime
Ahead of the Day of Gratitude and Homage to the Victims of the Communist Regime on February 1, parliamentary groups issued declarations in Parliament on Friday, focusing on the preservation of historical truth, the lessons of political violence, the need for reconciliation, and the remembrance of o»»»
UN Says Yemen’s Houthis Removed Its Assets, Equipment in Latest Restrictions
Houthi militants in Yemen removed UN equipment and assets and took them to an undisclosed location without explanation, the world body said Friday, the latest in a series of restrictions by the Iran-backed group. Julien Harneis, the United Nations' resident and humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, s»»»
Report: US Slows Transfers of ISIS Detainees to Iraq
Transfers of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq by the US military have slowed this week, seven sources familiar with the matter said, following calls by Baghdad for other countries to repatriate thousands of foreign extremists. The US military said on January 21 it had started to transfer the detai»»»
Argentina privatizes natural gas imports, ends government role - UPI.com
Argentina has authorized private companies to import and sell liquefied natural gas -- a move that removes the state from those operations. File Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA BUENO AIRES, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The Argentine government authorized private companies to import and sell liquefied natural gas -»»»
NASA delays Artemis II wet dress rehearsal citing weather - UPI.com
1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on Complex 39B on Monday. Engineers and technicians are preparing the rocket for its upcoming launch which is scheduled for no earlier than February 8 after a weather-related delay. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Frigid tem»»»
How Far Will He Go? Trump’s Options for US Action Against Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing to leave the door open for negotiations over the country’s controversial nuclear program. But should Trump, after weeks of American threats and counter-threats from »»»
Iran Ready for Talks with US, but No Plans Yet, Foreign Minister Says
Iran is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions with the United States but that there are no concrete plans for talks with Washington, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday, even as Tehran faces the threat of US military action in response to the killing of peaceful demonstrators and over poss»»»
Trump threatens to ban Canadian-made planes
US President Donald Trump has threatened to “decertify” aircraft made in Canada and hit Canadian plane sales with a 50% tariff amid rising tensions with Ottawa. Trump made the comments in a post on Truth Social on Thursday, tying it to Canada’s refusal to certify several types of Gulfstream busines»»»
‘He Probably Would’ve Survived’: Iran Targeting Hospitals in Crackdown
Hospitals are no longer places of safety as Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests impacts all aspects of life, rights groups say, with authorities arresting wounded protesters and even the medics who treat them. Activists accuse security forces of killing thousands of people and wounding mor»»»
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump has officially nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell, as the chairman of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, after the conclusion of Powell's term in May."I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt th»»»
UAE ranks among world’s most air-connected countries, minister says
Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, affirmed that the civil aviation sector is a fundamental pillar for supporting economic and tourism growth, enhancing trade flows, and connecting countri»»»
Stock market slips 1.38% on Friday
Tunis, Jan. 30 (TAP) – The stock market slipped 1.38% to 14,353.47 points Friday on a trading volume of TND 10.2 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.The BTE stock advanced by 4.3% to TND 3.850, with the absence of trading. TUNIS RE...»»»
Tourist visits in Serbia up by 0.4 pct y-o-y in December 2025
BELGRADE - Serbia registered 0.4 pct more tourist visits in December 2025 relative to the same month of 2024 and the number of overnight stays was down by 1.9 pct y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. Overnight stays by Serbian tourists were down by 5.0 pct, w»»»
Operating team for Serbia's EU accession holds first meeting
BELGRADE - The Operating Team for Serbia's EU accession, chaired by Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's ambassador to the EU, held its first meeting on Friday, highlighting opening Cluster 3 in Serbia's EU accession talks as one of the main objectives. The meeting, which took place in the Ser»»»
Qatar Customs participates in World Customs Organization Technology Conference and Exhibition
Abu Dhabi: Chairman of the General Authority of Customs, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Jamal, led the delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the World Customs Organization (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition. The event was held in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, from Januar»»»
Guterres Warns of UN’s ‘Imminent Financial Collapse’
The UN chief has told member states that the organization is at risk of "imminent financial collapse", citing unpaid fees and a budget rule that forces the global body to return unspent money, a letter seen by Reuters on Friday showed. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeatedly spoken abo»»»
Israel Denies Accepting Gaza Health Ministry War Toll
Israel's military denied on Friday having accepted the Palestinian health ministry's death toll for the war in Gaza of 71,000 killed since October 2023, as was reported in Israeli media. "The (Israeli military) clarifies that the details published do not reflect official ... data", military spokesm»»»
Syrian Army Declares ISIS-Linked Camp ‘Closed Security Zone’
Syria's army announced Friday that a camp housing suspected relatives of ISIS group fighters was closed to the public, a measure a military source said was meant to bolster security around the facility. Earlier this month, the army entered the vast Al-Hol camp after the withdrawal of the Kurdish-le»»»
Strong wind gusts expected, caution urged
Tunis, Jan. 30 (TAP) - Road users are urged to exercise extreme caution after a follow-up weather bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology forecasting heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts of up to 130 km/h in several regions.The...»»»
Spain PM defends migration policy
Madrid, Spain: Spain's prime minister has defended his government's plan to grant legal status to undocumented residents after criticism from tycoon Elon Musk on social media. The plan approved Tuesday by Pedro Sanchez's government could affect around 500,000 undocumented workers, and bucks a trend»»»
Federal judge rules Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty - UPI.com
1 of 8 | Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for a suppression hearing hearing in the the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 12 in New York City. On Friday, a federal judge ruled that Mangione will not face the death penalty. File Pool Photo by Christian Monterrosa/UPI | License»»»
Abu Dhabi launches Nutri-Mark to simplify healthier food choices
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, has announced support for the implementation of Nutri-Mark as part of the Healthy Living Programme, aimed at making food choices clearer and easier for the community. Nutri-Mark uses a»»»
Ukraine orders children, guardians evacuate from seven villages in east
Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine on Friday ordered the evacuation of families with children from seven villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, as the invading Russian army advanced close to the area. A decision was taken "to forcibly evacuate families with children from seven villages in the Stary Salti»»»
Police probe possible theft of explosives after Cyprus army drill
Cyprus’ Defense Ministry and police were placed on alert after 13 kilograms of TNT explosives went missing during a military engineering exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range. Defense Ministry spokesman Christos Pieris said the explosives had been placed at three separate points for a planned se»»»
GERB Leader Borissov Expresses Support For EU Rearmament During Meeting with EPP President
GERB leader Boyko Borissov expressed strong support for the European People’s Party (EPP)’s position that the European Union (EU) must urgently establish genuine European defence capabilities in close cooperation with NATO by 2030. He made this statement during his conversation with Manfred Weber, »»»
UAE President, Iranian counterpart discuss bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian discussed by phone the relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them. The UAE News Agency reported that during the contact, the two sides discussed»»»
Al-Manar reporter: Lebanese cabinet approves reconstruction plan for what has been destroyed by the Israeli aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Lebanese cabinet approves reconstruction plan for what has been destroyed by the Israeli aggression 30-01-2026 18:20 PM »»»
Wizz Air Expands Operations in Bulgaria with Eighth Aircraft in Sofia and Five New Routes
Wizz Air has announced a major expansion of its operations in Bulgaria, unveiling plans to base an eighth aircraft at Sofia Airport and launch five new direct routes starting in summer 2026. The new services will connect Sofia with Budapest, Palermo and Rhodes, as well as the Egyptian resort destin»»»
Bulgaria: BNB Governor Radev Does Not Receive Extra Pay from ECB
Claims that the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Dimitar Radev, receives additional pay as a member of the European Central Bank (ECB) are false. Social media posts circulating on Facebook and TikTok suggested that following Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026, Radev»»»
Tourism Seen as a Key Driver of Bulgaria’s Economic Growth
Tourism can play a central role in boosting Bulgaria’s overall economic development, but this requires a clearly defined long-term strategy, particularly when it comes to cooperation with neighboring countries. This was emphasized by former Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova during the sixth So»»»
President Meets National Audit Office Leadership, All Three Declare Readiness to Serve as Caretaker PM
President Iliana Iotova met with Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) President Dimitar Glavchev and Vice Presidents Margarita Nikolova and Silvia Kadreva at the President's administration in Sofia on Friday as part of the constitutional procedure for appointing a caretaker government. All three »»»
Serbian association ends blockade of freight border crossings
BELGRADE - The Belgrade-based business association Medjunarodni transport (International Transport) has announced it had ended a blockade of freight traffic imposed in protest against the EU's entry rules and that transport of goods would be resumed. In a statement, it said the blockade had been li»»»
EU unemployment rate retreats to 6.2% in December 2025
Brussels: Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, announced today that the unemployment rate in the euro area declined in December 2025, falling to 6.2 percent of the total labor force, compared with 6.3 percent in the previous month. Eurostat said that this rate also represents a slight decreas»»»
Panama Supreme Court axes port contract with Hong Kong - UPI.com
A cargo ship leaves a lock on the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, on Jan. 19. The Supreme Court of Panama invalidated the contract of a Hong Kong subsidiary to operate ports on the Panama Canal, ruling it is unconstitutional. Photo by Carlos Lemos/EPA Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court of Pana»»»