Bahbah Says ‘Board of Peace’ to be Announced Tuesday, ‘Gaza Committee’ to Follow
The head of Arab Americans for Peace and a mediator on Gaza, Bishara Bahbah, said on Saturday that information he has received indicates US President Donald Trump will announce a “Board of Peace” overseeing a transitional administration for the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed a day or two »»»
Abu Dhabi schools programme earns 7-star global honour
The Sustainable Schools Initiative of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received a 7-star rating, the highest distinction for excellence, at the 11th cycle of the International Best Practice Competition organized by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER) in New Zealand.»»»
New York's Chrysler Building, an art deco jewel, seeks new owner
New York: 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 »»»
'One Battle After Another' heads into Golden Globes as favorite
Beverly Hills, United States: Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat this awards season. With nine nominations, "One Battle" appears a lock to ta»»»
Massive Iconic Iceberg 'on Verge of Complete Disintegration'
One of the largest and oldest icebergs ever tracked by scientists has turned blue and is “on the verge of complete disintegration,” NASA said on Thursday. A23a, a massive wall of ice that was once twice the size of Rhode Island, is drenched in blue meltwater as it drifts in the South Atlantic off t»»»
Bulgaria Records First Case of Counterfeit Euro: How to Spot and Handle Fake Banknotes
Bulgaria has registered its first case of counterfeit euro banknotes, highlighting the challenges posed by the new currency, which remains unfamiliar to many. Some of the fake notes are of relatively high quality, making them difficult to identify, warns currency dealer Tavex. Using or circulating »»»
Pakistan: Tragic wedding blast in Islamabad kills eight, including bride and groom
At least eight people, including a newly-wed couple, were killed and 12 others injured in a devastating explosion at a house in Islamabad on Sunday, officials confirmed. The blast, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred shortly after a wedding reception in the city’s Sector G-7/2. Aut»»»
Vazrazhdane Supports US President's Claims to Greenland, Says Party Leader
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party supports US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, according to a report from the party's press center on Sunday. “Why is Donald Trump’s desire to annex Greenland good news for Bulgaria? Because it weakens the main enemy of our count»»»
Min. of Health inaugurates advanced children's dental facility in Kuwait
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi inaugurated Sunday the Nasser Abdulmohsen Al-Saeed Specialized Center for Pediatric Dentistry in the Abdullah Al-Salem area, a leading healthcare facility providing dental care services for children.Dr. Al-Awadhi praised the center's s»»»
Kuwait's Amir receptions
KUAWIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.Further, His High»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince receptions
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) - His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.His Highness the Crown Prince also received the Head of Kuwait's National Guard, Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.His H»»»
AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback
Las Vegas: Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant. The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Hum»»»
Economy Minister: Aleppo to remain key economic hub
Damascus, Jan. 11 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar said Saturday that Aleppo, with its significant industrial and economic role, will continue to serve as a vital pillar of Syria’s economy and a cornerstone of the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Al-Shaar stressed the mi»»»
N. Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister has demanded a detailed "explanation" from Seoul over a drone it accused South Korea of flying over its territory, state media reported Sunday. The North alleged on Saturday that a craft crossed from the South Korean border county of Ganghwa »»»
Iraq: Economic crisis deepens weeks ahead of new gov't formation
News report by Alaa Al-Huwaijel BAGHDAD, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- As Iraqis await government formation after the November 11 elections, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' Al-Sudani imposed rapid austerity measures, prompting mixed reactions and conflicting economic assessments, despite Iraq holding th»»»
Saudi Arabia’s oldest man dies at 142, leaves 134 children and grandchildren
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, according to local reports. Funeral prayers were held in Dhahran Al Janoub, in the southern region of the Kingdom, before he was buried in his home village of Al Rashid. Also ReadAlso Read: Voi»»»
Venezuelan Foreign Ministry Denies US Claims About Unsafe Situation in Country
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has rejected US claims of an unsafe situation in the country and the presence of armed groups at checkpoints. On Saturday, the US State Department said that armed militias in Venezuela, known as colectivos, were setting up checkpoints in searc»»»
Dubai processes 1.37 million travellers during New Year holiday
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) successfully managed peak travel movement during the New Year holiday, maintaining smooth entry and exit procedures across the emirate’s air, land and sea ports through high operational readiness and advanced digital s»»»
Indian Idol star Prashant Tamang found dead at home
Singer and actor Prashant Tamang, who rose to national fame after winning the third season of Indian Idol, died on Sunday at his residence in New Delhi. He was 43. According to reports, Tamang was found unresponsive at his home earlier in the day. The exact cause of death is yet to be officially co»»»
NATO States Consider Arctic Troop Presence as US Eyes Greenland
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is holding talks with other European NATO allies about deploying NATO troops in Greenland to protect the island from annexation by the United States, The Telegraph newspaper reported. UK officials have recently met with their French and German counterparts to b»»»
Scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires
Sydney: Bushfires have razed hundreds of buildings across southeast Australia, authorities said Sunday, as they confirmed the first death from the disaster. Temperatures soared past 40C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria, sparking dozens of blazes that ripped through more than 300,000 he»»»
Bulgaria: First Week in Eurozone Sees Most Food Prices on the Rise
During the first full working week after Bulgaria joined the eurozone, wholesale prices for most basic food items moved upward, according to figures from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The Market Price Index, which tracks changes in wholesale food prices nationwide, climbe»»»
VMRO Leader Calls on All Parties to Return Government-Forming Mandate
The handing over of a government-forming mandate within the framework of the 51st National Assembly is a constitutional procedure and it must be carried out, VMRO leader Krasimir Karkachanov said as quoted by the party's press centre on Sunday. "What matters, however, is that none of the parties in»»»
Kuwaiti Dive Team launches major campaign to clean, rehabilitate Kuwait Bay
KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Dive Team, affiliated with the Environmental Voluntary Foundation, has launched a large-scale environmental campaign to clean and rehabilitate Kuwait Bay, aiming to remove plastic waste, abandoned fishing nets, wooden debris and sunken vessels, with the participa»»»
Will Golden Globes 2026 be political and controversial - Top 11 things to know
Dubai: The Golden Globes 2026, which UAE fans can catch live on Monday early morning, are supposed to be Hollywood’s most relaxed, glamorous night. But this year, the ceremony arrives with the film and TV industry facing political tension, corporate upheaval and a shifting global audience, accordin»»»
International Space Station to be visible for six minutes over Qatar skies
Doha, Qatar: Skywatchers in Qatar will be able to spot the International Space Station (ISS) as it will be visible to the naked eye today, January 11, 2026. The Qatar Calendar House, in a social media post, said, "Tonight, Sunday evening, residents of the State of Qatar will be able to see the Inte»»»
Bomb attacks on Thailand petrol stations injure 4: army
Bangkok, Thailand: Assailants detonated bombs at nearly a dozen petrol stations in Thailand's south early Sunday, injuring four people, the army said.. Several bombs exploded within a 40-minute period after midnight on Sunday, igniting 11 petrol stations across Thailand's southernmost provinces of »»»
Why Will Smith believes answers live beyond comfort zones
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
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 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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»