World's top 10 safest cities: Quality of life, walkable streets, global leadership
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has once again secured its position as the world's safest city in 2026, marking an impressive 10th consecutive year at the top of Numbeo's global rankings. This accolade, drawn from a survey of over 400 cities across 150 countries, underscor»»»
Israeli strikes kill journalists and children in Gaza, despite ceasefire
Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the war-battered enclave 's deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October. The United States is trying t»»»
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque and perform Talmudic rituals - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kuwaiti oil price up to USD 61.02 -KPC
KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by 41 cents to USD 61.02 per barrel in Wednesday's trading, compared with USD 60.61 per barrel the previous day, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, Brent crude futures increased by 32 cents to USD 65.24»»»
Infant dies in Uzgen after cuts made on his back - | 24.KG
A one-and-a-half-month-old boy died in Uzgen district of Osh region after cuts were made on his back. Territorial hospital confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. According to medical staff, the child was hospitalized on the night of January 21 in critical condition with post-hemorrhagic sh»»»
Launch of coal-fired TPPs with capacity of 1,050 megawatts planned in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
It is planned to launch coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs) with a capacity of 1,050 megawatts in Kyrgyzstan. It was announced at a meeting of the Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev with the leadership of the consortium of GPRC, NRP, and KCG companies — Konstantin Panovko and Alexander Ong. As the»»»
South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
South Africa's Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said that the security forces are not yet able to defeat deadly criminal gangs, in a stark admission that underscores the scale of the country's crime crisis. Gang violence, alongside robberies, accounts for many murders in South Africa, which has o»»»
Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland backtrack
Davos, Switzerland: US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday. Trump announced on Wednesday that he was scrapping tariffs against Europe and ruling out military action to take Greenland from Denmark, partially defusing a crisis w»»»
Saudi's Humain secures $1.2 bn to expand AI, digital infrastructure
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Humain artificial intelligence company has secured up to $1.2 billion in financing to expand digital infrastructure, a statement said, as the kingdom bolsters its investment in AI. The non-binding framework agreement with Saudi's National Infrastructure Fund out»»»
Danish Leader Says Her Country Can't Negotiate on Sovereignty and She's Told that Wasn't the Case
Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country can’t negotiate on its sovereignty on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO, and she has been “informed that this has not been the case.” Trump on Wednesday a»»»
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, seven others accept Trump 'Board of Peace' invite
Saudi Arabia and eight Muslim-majority countries including Gaza mediators Qatar and Turkey have agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", the Saudi foreign ministry said on Wednesday. In a joint statement, Riyadh announced the "shared decision" of the foreign ministers of Saudi»»»
Foreign minister says Greece to follow EU lead on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Greece will follow the European Union’s lead in deciding whether to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said. He said it currently appears that the EU will “almost universally” adopt a position not to»»»
Dubai is getting a Food District — here’s what it means for food lovers
Dubai: Dubai is set to get its very own Food District — a sprawling new hub that promises fresher produce, gourmet foods and a smarter food supply chain for the city. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DP World has unveiled plans to transform the Al Aweer Central Fruit an»»»
CBS Governor meets business leaders to discuss private sector’s role in Syrian economy
Damascus, Jan. 22 (SANA) Syrian Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh met Wednesday with members of the Syrian Businessmen and Businesswomen Association to discuss how the private sector can support economic recovery, boost investor confidence, and strengthen the country’s financial system. The »»»
Suspect in series of large-scale frauds detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Officers from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek detained a man suspected of committing a series of large-scale frauds. The press service of the capital’s police reported. On January 15, a representative of one of the LLCs contacted the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky »»»
India’s economic growth expected to moderate after 2025
India’s economy is expected to remain on a relatively strong footing over the next two years, even as growth moderates from the high levels seen in 2025, supported primarily by resilient domestic demand, sustained public investment and policy continuity, according to Deloitte’s India Economic »»»
Zelensky scrambles to get to Davos for Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»
Kazakhstan to develop coal-powered "data centre valley"
Kazakhstan has announced plans to develop a coal-powered "data centre valley" in northeastern region Pavlodar. It would draw power from plants fired by coal mined in the coal-rich Ekibastuz basin, according to an anno»»»
Radev Announces Readiness for Change: 'We Are Ready, We Will Succeed!'
President Rumen Radev marked the ninth anniversary of his inauguration with a political message signalling readiness for a new chapter, just days after formally submitting his resignation. In a statement published on his personal profile, Radev thanked all those who had supported him and Vice Presi»»»
US Envoy Witkoff Says Ukraine Peace Talks Down to One Issue
US envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said "a lot of progress" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue. The United States has held talks with Russia, and separately with Kyiv and European leaders, on various different drafts of a plan for ending the war»»»
UNRWA rejected the Israeli false and unlawful claims of ownership over its property in Jerusalem - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Romania streamlining its energy infrastructure for a green future
Romania is streamlining its energy infrastructure making its buildings more energy efficient and preparing for a green future, which is reflected not only in a decrease in energy consumption and carbon emissions, but also in changed mentalities, in the adoption of a modern, energy-responsible lifes»»»
Eurowind Energy Romania develops Siminoc, a hybrid wind–solar park in Constanta County
Eurowind Energy Romania announces the development of Siminoc, a hybrid wind–solar park in Constanta County with an estimated investment of approximately EUR 65 million. The project benefits from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides long-term investment stability and supports pr»»»
Final energy consumption in Romania down 0.7pct 11 months into 2025
Final energy consumption in Romania decreased by 0.7% in the first 11 months of 2025, year-over-year, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between January 1 and November 30, 2025, primary energy sources increased by 4.2%, and electricity sources increa»»»
Study warns of island climate vulnerability
Greece’s island municipalities face the first impacts of the climate crisis but lack the means to respond, according to a study by the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). The study says the state transfers responsibilities to municipalities to reduce climate vulnerability»»»
Witkoff Says Significant Progress Made on Settlement in Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Significant progress has been made on the settlement in Ukraine, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday. "I think we made a lot of progress," Witkoff said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. When asked about prospects of ending the Ukrainian conflict, the offic»»»
Zelensky scrambles to get to Davos for Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»
Days of Kyrgyz Cinema to be held in Kazakhstan - | 24.KG
The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan announces Days of Kyrgyz Cinema, which will be held in the capital of the neighboring country on January 29 and January 30. The event aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties between the two fraternal nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports.»»»
On This Day, Jan. 22: Supreme Court legalizes abortion in Roe vs. Wade - UPI.com
On Jan. 22, 1973, in its historic Roe vs. Wade decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down state bans and made abortion legal. 1 of 5 | Demonstrators holding a March for Life banner walk in front of the Supreme Court of the United States during the 45th Anuual March for Life in Washington, D.C., o»»»
Maximum temperatures between 10 and 18°C
Tunis, January 22 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday, will be partly cloudy across most regions It will become very cloudy over the north-west with scattered rain that will gradually spread to northern regions and locally to the central and southern...»»»
Prime Minister sends written message to Singaporean counterpart
Singapore: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a written message to Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was handed ove»»»
Tunisia Flood Death Toll Rises to Five
Authorities in Tunisia said flooding caused by three days of exceptional rainfall has killed five people, causing property damage in several provinces and leaving schools and businesses shut and transportation disrupted after parts of the country experienced their heaviest rainfall in years. The de»»»
Abu Dhabi school of management and Saal.ai partner up to strengthen AI-enabled leadership
Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM) and Saal.ai, a UAE-based pioneer in artificial intelligence and big data, have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven decision intelligence in management education and executive leadership development. The partnership was form»»»
Big Ticket win brings joy to long-time player in Dubai
Dubai: An Indian expat living in Dubai for 15 years has finally struck lucky in the Big Ticket weekly draw, winning Dh50,000 after years of trying. Shafik Paika Mohammed, 36, a sales professional from Mangalore, India, has been buying Big Ticket entries for almost a decade. He usually buys them eve»»»
Citizens Protest Outside Supreme Judicial Council, Call for Resignation of Acting Prosecutor General
Citizens gathered for a protest in front of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday, calling for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The event was organized via Facebook by the Justice for Everyone initiative. There was an increased police presence in the area, wit»»»
Vazrazhdane Submits Draft Law Introducing Direct Link Between BNB Governor's Salary and Country's Price Stability
Vazrazhdane has submitted to the National Assembly a bill to amend and supplement the Law on the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), proposing the introduction of a direct link between the remuneration of the BNB Governor and members of the BNB Governing Council and the level of price stability achieved»»»
Inside Ambani’s $1.5 million wildlife-tribute timepiece
Dubai: Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co. has unveiled a bespoke timepiece worth about $1.5 million, created as a tribute to Anant Ambani and his wildlife conservation project, the Vantara Global Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Gujarat, India. Called the Vantara watch, the one-of-a-kind piece»»»
Kuwait's December trade surplus with Japan down 19.9 pct
TOKYO, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's trade surplus with Japan in December narrowed 19.9 percent from a year earlier to JPY 55.8 billion (USD 331 million), down for the second consecutive month due to slow exports, government data showed Thursday.However, Kuwait remained in black ink with Japan for 17 y»»»
Icy Chaos Across Bulgaria: Ruse Freezes, Traffic Disrupted from Kazanlak to the Mountains
The Bulgarian city of Ruse woke up to extremely hazardous winter conditions today, with residents describing the city as having turned into a giant ice rink overnight. Warnings circulated widely on social media from late evening into the early morning hours, urging people to stay indoors due to the»»»
Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales
Three people have died after a reported shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, police say. A fourth person has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Local police are now investigating the reported shooting which took place in Lake Cargelligo at about 16:40 local»»»
Death toll in Pakistan mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt
Karachi, Pakistan: The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official told AFP on Thursday. "A total of 55 bodies have been recovered since Saturday night" when the fire erupted, said Javed Nabi Khoso, deputy commissioner of Karachi'»»»
Protests in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv Demand Resignation of Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov
Last night, demonstrations were held on Wednesday in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv, with protesters demanding the resignation of Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The actions were organised by the Justice for Everyone initiative and Students Against the Mafia. In the capital, demonstrators gat»»»
Lebanon: Israel Launches New Phase of Escalation in the South
Israel has intensified its military campaign in areas north of the Litani River in South Lebanon over the past two weeks, carrying out air strikes at least twice a week—well above the tempo seen before the start of the year. The intensified moves have been accompanied by near-daily surveillance and»»»
Public holidays in Hungary in 2026: Long weekends and travel tips
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CBSE exams: Studying late nights? UAE doctors warn it can lower marks
As thousands of Class 10 and 12 students across the UAE prepare for CBSE board exams, paediatricians are urging families to focus on two often-overlooked factors – sleep and nutrition – warning that late nights, skipped meals, and excess caffeine can significantly affect performance and lower marks»»»
Philippine President Marcos hit with impeachment case: What happens next
Members of Philippine civil society groups filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday, accusing him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus flood control projects. Also Read: Former Senator Bong Revilla surrenders amid arrest warra»»»
Production and supply of electricity and thermal energy expected to increase 0.8%
The production and supply of electricity and thermal energy are expected to record an increase of 0.8% this year compared with 2025 and will continue to rise slightly over the next three years, according to the 2025-2029 prognosis, autumn version, of the National Strategy and prognosis Commission (»»»
Gas production down 1pct in January-November 2025; imports up 70.9pct
Romania's usable natural gas production accounted for 6,843 million tonnes of oil equivalent in the first 11 months of 2025, by 68,600 toe less than the quantity recorded in the same period last year (minus 1%), according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).On the othe»»»
Crude oil production down 7.5% in first 11 months of 2025; imports up 11.8%
Romania produced nearly 2.271 million tonnes of crude oil equivalent (toe) in the first 11 months of 2025, 185,000 toe less (-7.5%) than in the same period last year, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Crude oil imports over the same period totalled 8.283 milli»»»
Official: Romania, totally out of energy shortage scenario as gas storage facilities 59pct full
Natural gas consumption in Romania has lately surged, but the country is totally out of an energy shortage scenario with a systemic failure of its national grid, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Monday at the end of a meeting of the National Energy Command."Currently today we've had the highest »»»