French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Friday again invoked a special constitutional mechanism to force through the budget for 2026 – not even an hour after surviving two no-confidence votes over his previous attempt to break the impasse and pass the bill. Lecornu said he was triggering Article»»»

On January 20, French Prime Minister used the controversial 49.3 legal instrument that allowed him to push the 2026 budget through Parliament, triggering two votes of no-confidence from the far-left and the far-right. Those challenges are unlikely to be successful, but the debate is still going to »»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two votes of no-confidence, which he is likely to survive. This means he will be pushing the 2026 budget through thanks to the controversial 49.3 legal instrument. He benefits from support from the socialist party and the republican party, who consider »»»

‍The French government on January 23 survived two no-confidence votes, with more expected after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said he was invoking the constitution to force the expenditure part of the 2026 ‌budget bill through parliament. The key swing group, the socialist MPs, showed their supp»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two votes of no-confidence from the far left and the far right after three months of political deadlock over the budget. The PM had triggered these votes after pushing legislation through despite vowing not to and preferring to find compromise. FRANC»»»

Somalia, a geostrategic nation of approximately 19 million people located on the Horn of Africa, has endured long-standing political and economic turmoil over the decades as global powers vied and continue to vie for influence in the country. In a wide-ranging interview with Al Majalla, Somalia's M»»»

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Washington on Thursday that the force had its “finger on the trigger” after mass protests, even as US President Donald Trump said Tehran appeared open to talks. The death toll from nationwide protests has topped 5,000 people killed, according to t»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on January 22 blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a fiery address criticising some of Kyiv's top allies at the World Economic Forum. In a marked departure from his usual warm rhetoric towards the EU, he»»»

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visited Greenland on Friday for talks with the island's leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen after US President Donald Trump backed down from threats to seize the territory, agreeing to negotiations. The two leaders said they were working on a "diplomatic r»»»

EU member states have backed a hardening of migration policy, endorsing the controversial idea of "return hubs" beyond EU borders to process asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected. This as a key EU Migration and Asylum Pact is set to come into effect in June. We ask why this more»»»

One of the most pressing issues in the EU is the housing crisis. Wages are not keeping up with the rising costs of accommodation, and paying the rent is a challenge for many – never mind trying to get on the property ladder. Meanwhile, homelessness has got worse. Our guest is the EU's first housing»»»

The co-owner of a ‍bar in the ​ski resort of Crans-Montana ​that caught fire on New Year’s Eve was released on bail Friday, sparking outrage among victims' families. Forty people were killed and 116 more injured in the deadly blaze. The co-owner of the Swiss bar hit by a deadly fire during New Year»»»

It’s been a week of power plays and redrawn lines. In Davos, President Trump declared victory in the escalating row over Greenland, announcing a framework deal he says delivers “everything we wanted, total security.” The White House hails it as classic Art of the Deal brinkmanship — critics warn it»»»

The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules.  US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»

The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules.  US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»

Kazakhstan has jailed three Club Brugge football fans who wore the fluorescent green “mankini” one-piece swimsuit associated with the fictional movie character Borat during their football team’s Champions League match in Almaty. »»»

Armenia’s government has approved changes to its airport concession agreement that pave the way for major infrastructure upgrades and the transformation of Kapan’s Syunik airport into the country’s third international airport, officials said on January 22. »»»

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»

Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his address in Davos, said that pro-Russian politicians in Europe were acting against the European Union while benefiting from it financially, which could be seen as a public rebuke of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Te»»»

Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»

Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»

Bulgaria has joined US President Donald Trump’s newly established Board of Peace, becoming one of only two European Union (EU) members to sign up to the initiative as major Western powers declined to participate. The counc»»»

I spent the day speaking at Davos at Ukraine House, listening then to Zelensky’s speech and talking with various Ukraine related contacts. Here are some observations. »»»

I spent the day speaking at Davos at Ukraine House, listening then to Zelensky’s speech and talking with various Ukraine related contacts. Here are some observations. »»»

The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules.  US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»

The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules.  US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience a shift in weather conditions on Saturday and over the coming days, with increased cloud cover, a chance of rainfall in coastal and northern areas, and stronger winds at sea, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. An extension of a weak low-pressur»»»

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has proposed the idea of Washington sending a special envoy to North Korea, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reported. Kim Min-seok held a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance at the White House. During his talks with Vance, the South Korean prime mini»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Canada is opposing the construction of the Golden Dome over Greenland, a project that would safeguard the country, while instead engaging in what he described as dangerous business with China. "Canada is against The Golden Dome being built over Greenlan»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has weighed in on a separatist movement in Alberta, saying the western Canadian province is a "natural partner for the US". "Alberta has a wealth of natural resources, but they won't let them build a pipeline to the Pacific," Bessent told an American right-wing c»»»

Dubai: Fuel prices in the UAE for February 2026 will be announced soon. After petrol and diesel became cheaper in January, global oil prices have started rising again late in the month. This shift could influence what motorists pay at the pump. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

Dubai: George arrived in Dubai with a suitcase, a job offer, and plans to settle in the UAE. The name is illustrative, but the situation he encountered reflects what many newcomers experience when renting their first home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Within a week,»»»

Financial stress is widespread. Affecting both low and high earners, it has become constant background noise. Stress typically arises from the gap between income and spending and uncertainty about long-term outcomes. This anxiety often appears as post-spending guilt, relationship tension, or a loss»»»

Tunis, Jan. 24 (TAP) - President Kais Saied presided, on Friday afternoon at Carthage Palace, over a meeting that brought together Prime Minister, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of National Defence, Khaled Shili, Minister of the Interior, Khaled...»»»

European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be chief guests at India's Republic Day celebrations next Monday. Besides state banquets and the ceremonial pomp of the event, the two leaders will have a more pressing item on their »»»

1 of 5 | Pro-life advocates march during the 53rd annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance told March for Life participants that he understands their frustration but assured them that more progress »»»

It had been a normal day for 18-year-old twins Makarem and Ikram when their school came under fire. Makarem was in an English literature class and Ikram was in a science lesson when they heard "strange sounds" coming from outside the school in Sudan. Then the shelling started. Makarem says her shou»»»

"Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic," says Alberto Montavez Montes, a shop-owner opposite Córdoba city hall, where the Spanish and Andalusian flags have been hanging at half-mast. Now, though things feel diff»»»

Canada's Arctic is a massive, treacherous, and largely inhospitable place, stretched out over nearly 4 million square kilometres of territory - but with a small population roughly equal to Blackburn in England or Syracuse, New York. "You can take a map of continental Europe, put it on the Canadian »»»

Dubai: Few global shows command the kind of cross-border pull that BTS does. A potential tour stop in cities such as Dubai or Riyadh would test the Middle East’s growing ambition to convert entertainment into a durable economic engine. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.B»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- At least five people lost their lives and 10 others injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province bordering Afghanistan.The attack targeted the residence of a peace committee member in Dera Ismail Khan District, spokesperson for KPK»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- At least nine people were killed and a child was injured as an avalanche struck a house in a remote area of Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.The district administrative chief, Deputy Commissioner Rao Hashim Azeem said, in a statement to the press on »»»

Share: A general view shows al-Firdous Square in Baghdad, Iraq July 27, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad By Maha El Dahan, Timour Azhari and Humeyra Pamuk Washington has threatened senior Iraqi politicians with sanctions targeting the Iraqi state – including potentially its critical oil revenues – should a»»»

Every month, hundreds of millions of users flock to Pinterest looking for the latest styles. One paged titled "the most ridiculous things" is filled with plenty of wacky ideas to inspire creatives - Crocs repurposed as flower pots. Cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. A gingerbread house made of vegetabl»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) on Friday said President Donald Trump should apologize for disparaging comments that he made about NATO allies on Thursday. File Photo courtesy British Embassy Washington | License Photo Jan. 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump insulted NATO member states by s»»»