On January 26, 2006, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections. Twenty years later, Gaza is still living inside the consequences of that vote. What was then framed in Washington and European capitals as a democratic experiment gone wrong has since been treated as an anomaly – an error to be i»»»

Dubai has concluded the first international Green Artificial Intelligence Conference, organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment under the patronage of Lt General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri , Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, in cooperation with Dubai Police Academy and Cu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated on Monday the first edition of the Doha Legal Forum. The forum, held under the title 'Emerging Trends and Forward-Looking Insights,' is being organized by the Ministry of J»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov met with a delegation from the United States Congress, led by Congressman Pat Fallon of the House of Representatives, on Monday, the Defence Ministry said. The two sides discussed current issues in bilateral defence cooperation, as well as topical matters »»»

The Public Tension Index recorded an increase in the last quarter of 2025, reaching 6.76, placing it firmly in the "high, hard-to-control risks" category, the Centrе for Analysis and Crisis Communications and the Myara polling agency reported on Monday. The index stood at 6.09 in Q3 of 2025. The in»»»

Damascus, Jan. 26 (SANA) Syria and Jordan signed on Monday an agreement to deliver approximately 4 million cubic meters of natural gas per day (140 million cubic feet) to Syria, in a move aimed at stabilizing the country’s electricity system. The deal was signed at the Syrian Ministry of Energy bet»»»

At least 11 people were killed and another dozen injured when gunmen opened fire on locals who had gathered at a football pitch in the city of Salamanca in central Mexico on Sunday. Witnesses said armed men arrived at the grounds in several vehicles and shot at those gathered there seemingly indisc»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and»»»

The Regional Health Inspectorate in Plovdiv has recommended declaring a flu epidemic starting Wednesday, January 28, following a sharp rise in reported cases. Dr. Argir Argirov, director of the inspection, announced that in-person school lessons will be suspended. The Education Inspectorate in Plov»»»

Doha: Aspire Ladies Sports Hall will witness intense action as it hosts the Qatar India Open Kabaddi Championship – Season 2 on January 30, 2026. The Kasaragod District Expatriate Association Qatar (KADEXA-Q) announced that the championship will be organised under its leadership, following the gran»»»

Ryanair is to raise its fares following a fall in quarterly profits after being fined by Italy's competition watchdog for abusing its market position. The budget airline posted pre-tax profits of €24.4m (£21.2m) for the three months to December, an 83% drop from the same period the previous year. B»»»

Efforts are being made by the public sector to crack down on staff who work multiple different jobs at the same time, in secret. The practice, known as polygamous working, has arguably become more prevalent with the growth in remote working but it can be potentially unlawful depending on your emplo»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday Hungary's MOL would acquire a 56 pct stake in the Serbian oil company NIS for 900 mln to 1 bln euros. In an interview for Blic TV, Vucic said reports that MOL had bought a stake in the company for 1.7-2.5 bln euros were nonsensical. "The »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Albania signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of public prosecution on Monday. The MoU was signed by Attorney General HE DrIssa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi and Prosecutor General of the Republic of Albania HE Olsian Cela, who is visiti»»»

A US-based rights group said Monday it had confirmed the deaths of 5,848 people in a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, warning that it was still investigating thousands more potential fatalities. The protests started in late December sparked by economic grievances but turned i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Open Rapid Chess Tournament - CEKAQ presents VEGA Chess Without Borders – Season 2 was recently organised by LBS College of Engineering Kasaragod Alumni Association – Qatar Chapter (CEKAQ), in association with the CSL. International Grandmaster Vugar Asadli emerged as the champion »»»

Abu Dhabi: Liwa University hosted the SHE LEADS program, delivered in partnership with Advance HE, the UK-based global authority in higher education leadership development. This marks the first time the program has been implemented in the United Arab Emirates, taking place over three consecutive da»»»

Dubai: Flights between the UAE, Qatar and the United States continues to face disruptions as a severe winter storm continues to batter the US East Coast, triggering airport closures, long delays and cancellations on some of the busiest transatlantic routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

A fire broke out after an explosion at a biscuit factory near the central Greek city of Trikala on Monday, killing three people and leaving another two missing, the fire brigade said. Thick ⁠black smoke billowed ‍into the sky as some 40 firefighters and 13 trucks tackled the blaze, with flames visi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli gliders drop stun grenades near Lebanese Army post in Adaisseh border town: Al-Manar correspondent 26-01-2026 12:58 PM Latest News »»»

Assoc. Prof. Hristo Ormandzhiev, a constitutional law lecturer, said on Nova that Bulgaria’s Constitution does not set strict deadlines for consultations or for the appointment of a caretaker government. The speed of these procedures depends entirely on the discretion of the president. Ormandzhiev »»»

Two investigators from Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained on suspicion of corruption-related offenses. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the operational measures were carried out as part of efforts to curb ex»»»

Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the brunt cooler regions will also need to adapt, scientists said Monday. Demand for cooling will "drastically" increase in giant countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Nigeria, where hundreds of millions»»»

Dubai: The location of the much-anticipated Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been revealed for the first time earlier today, after Disney CEO Bob Iger shared images from Yas Island on social media during a Yas Island site visit on January 26. “Walking the site of what will one day be Disneyland Abu Dhabi,”»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has said that clear legislation, an independent judiciary and efficient justice institutions are central to attracting sustainable investment, as it seeks to strengthen confidence in its legal and economic environment. Speaking at the opening of the Doha Legal Forum 2026 on Monda»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy and Air Liquide have signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 300 million cubic feet per annum of helium from Qatar. The agreement marks a new milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two global energy and industrial gas leaders»»»

Skopje, 23 January 2026 (MIA) - One Macedonia received Friday a license for 5G radio frequency spectrum from the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) and will officially operate as the third mobile operator in the country. Initially, it will begin operating in the territory of Skopje, using t»»»

AQUILA (stock symbol AQ), one of the largest players in Romania’s and the region’s fast-moving consumer goods distribution sector, with over 30 years of industry experience, has announced a EUR 5 million investment in an advanced logistics automation solution at its Dragomirești warehouse in Ilfov »»»

Cordia Romania, part of the Futureal Group, has acquired an 8,179 sqm plot of land in the Alba Iulia Square area, close to Bucharest Mall, and has started construction works on its Centropolitan residential project. The land was purchased from Bog’Art Place, and the building permit has already been»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national water polo team has won the European Championship by defeating Hungary 10-7 (3-2, 2-3, 2-1, 3-1) in the final on Sunday. In front of around 13,000 supporters at the Belgrade Arena, Dusan Mandic led the scoring for Serbia with four goals, Nikola Lukic netted twic»»»

The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider a defense motion in the case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy on February 2. She was sentenced to six years in prison under charges of «calling for mass unrest,» human rights defender Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova reported. According to her, the h»»»

Israel said Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of its "limited reopening" once it has recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory. Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of»»»

US President Donald Trump said the American military used a new secret weapon to disable Venezuela’s air defense systems during the raid on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. On January 3, American commandos abducted Maduro from his compound witho»»»

A ferry carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members sank in the southern Philippines on Monday after capsizing en route from Zamboanga City on the island of Mindanao to Jolo island, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has said. At least eight people were initially confirmed dead, according to Arsina K»»»

One of China’s leading tech companies, Wuhan Guide Infrared, has successfully tested a novel rifle-wielding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reporting unprecedented accuracy. In recent years, Chinese companies have been at the forefront of drone development, with many civilian models widely represent»»»

Moscow and Washington will not engage in dialogue with Brussels’ foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Peskov made the remarks after the US, Russia and Ukraine concluded their first round of three-way negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. EU officials have com»»»

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid at their home. Wine, who is in hiding, alleged on Saturday that his wife was held at gunpoint by military officers who assaulted her, taki»»»

Dubai: Majra, the National CSR Fund, has launched the second edition of the Sustainable Impact Challenge 2026, a nationwide initiative designed to recognise and support corporate social responsibility and sustainability projects in the UAE. The programme encourages participation from the private, p»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Iraq against a pro-Iranian government as the expected return of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister stirs Washington's concern. Maliki, who left power in 2014 following heated pressure from the United States, has been chosen by Iraq's largest Shiite bloc»»»

Iran has filed legal and criminal complaints in international forums against the United States, the Israeli regime, and several terrorist groups for supporting and financing subversive actions against Iran’s national security. The defendants are accused of backing destabilizing activities and acts »»»

Dubai: India showcased its growing military strength, indigenous defence technologies and rich cultural heritage during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, blending cutting-edge weapon systems with vibrant performances marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. From hypersonic»»»

Dubai: Global leaders extended warm wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day, praising the country’s democratic spirit and strengthening international partnerships. US President Donald Trump congratulated India, calling the relationship between the two nations a “historic bond” as the world’s oldes»»»

Israel’s war on Gaza has shattered every known benchmark of modern conflict, says Rony Brauman, former president of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Unlike other wars he has witnessed across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Gaza combines total military domination with international acquiescence. A p»»»

The strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United States and the strengthening of bilateral ties in the fields of defence and energy were the focus of the talks between outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and US Congressman in the House of Representatives Pat Fallon, the Government Inf»»»

Tens of millions of Americans hunkered down on Monday or ventured out to help neighbors ​under bitter cold, blizzards of snow and lashings of freezing rain from a huge winter storm that paralyzed the eastern United States. From New York and Massachusetts in the northeast to Texas and North Carolina»»»

Bulgaria has emerged as Europe’s top exporter of black caviar, according to Assoc. Prof. Violin Raykov from the Institute of Oceanology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, who spoke to the Bulgarian National Radio. The export of this high-value delicacy is tightly regulated, carried out under a q»»»

The Sofia City Court (SCC) has found a company manager guilty following an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia. The sentence was handed down under a plea agreement in a case of subsidy fraud involving funds from the European Social Fund and national co-financing»»»

BOARD OF PEACE Bulgarian National Radio features an interview with attorney Adela Katchaounova, Co-Chair of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee, on the topic of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace and Bulgaria's place in it. In the interview, she characterized the organization as a personal ini»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Foreign Ministry: We have filed a complaint with the United Nations over continued Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty 26-0»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and Russia need to maintain good bilateral relations, former Alaska Lieutenant Governor Loren Leman told Sputnik. "Russia is our neighbor. I want to have good relations with Russia," Leman said. The former official pointed out that Alaska is like a bridge be»»»