1,000 days of war in Sudan
By Friday, January 9, the war in Sudan had accumulated 1,000 days of human tragedy. Over this bloody journey, numbers are no longer cold statistics; they have become an explicit political indictment of the ruling authority and all parties to the conflict. A thousand days of failure, negligence, and»»»
The True Cost of Keeping Old Windows (Hint: It’s Not Just the Heating Bill)
When it comes to home maintenance, many homeowners often overlook the significance of their windows. While the immediate concern might be the energy bills associated with heating and cooling, the true cost of keeping old windows extends far beyond that single expense. In this article, we will explo»»»
Iran unrest escalates: Internet blackout continues as protests sweep the country
Protests sweeping across Iran neared the two-week mark Saturday, with the government acknowledging ongoing demonstrations despite an intensifying crackdown. The Islamic Republic remains largely cut off from the rest of the world. Authorities have maintained an internet blackout amid a crackdown tha»»»
Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade
Xushui, China: Almost a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out. In 2017, Beijing mandated that dozens of northern areas wind down the use of coa»»»
Bulgaria's Borissov: GERB Will Return the Government Mandate, Political Chaos Set to Deepen
GERB leader and chair of the GERB parliamentary group Boyko Borissov said his party would accept and then return the mandate to form a government, warning that this would be followed by even greater political chaos and deepening hostility between parties. Speaking in a live Facebook broadcast from »»»
New Hungarian-developed cancer drug delivers exceptional preclinical results
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Five injured in four-vehicle crash in Jebel Ali, Dubai
Dubai: A Dubai misdemeanours court has fined a 24-year-old Asian driver Dh5,000 after convicting him in absentia of causing injuries to several people and damaging multiple vehicles in a traffic accident in the Jebel Ali area. According to the court’s findings, the defendant was driving a private v»»»
Olympic ice hockey arena will be ready for Games: IOC director
Milan, Italy: The Winter Olympics main ice hockey rink will be ready for the start of competition next month, the IOC's sport director said on Friday, ahead of a key test event for the arena. Asked whether there was any possibility that the Santa Giulia venue would not be ready for the Milan-Cortin»»»
How the US Could Take Over Greenland and the Potential Challenges
US President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the United States must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island, which is a semiautonomous region that's part of NATO ally Denmark. Officials from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met Thursday »»»
5 injured in Jebel Ali crash: Dubai driver convicted after multi-car collision
Dubai: A Dubai misdemeanours court has fined a 24-year-old Asian driver Dh5,000 after convicting him in absentia of causing injuries to several people and damaging multiple vehicles in a traffic accident in the Jebel Ali area. According to the court’s findings, the defendant was driving a private v»»»
Mladenov Shuttle Talks between Israel and Ramallah Hasten Gaza Administration Committee
Nickolay Mladenov, the man chosen to serve as the director-general for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Gaza, discussed arrangements for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh. The meeting, which took place a day after Mladenov met»»»
US Stance on Iran Protests Balances Threats, Caution
It may still be premature to say Iran’s ruling system is nearing collapse. Yet the unrest that has gripped the country in recent weeks has pushed Tehran into its most severe internal crisis in years. Protests triggered by economic freefall and the collapse of the national currency have rapidly spre»»»
Southern Transitional Council Dissolution Paves Way for Calm South Yemen Talks
As Yemen’s government, led by the Presidential Leadership Council, moves to consolidate military and security authority in the south under the defense and interior ministries, it is seeking to contain the fallout from recent turmoil, prevent a return to rebellion, and avert a slide back into violen»»»
Minnesota woman loses arm, life in U.S. Virgin Islands shark attack - UPI.com
An unknown species of shark attacked and killed a Minnesota woman while she was swimming along a beach in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Thursday. File Photograph by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A shark attacked and killed a Minnesota woman while she swam in waters along »»»
AI-powered personalisation: How is it transforming everyday banking?
We are entering a transformative era in banking, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), which is profoundly impacting financial entities’ ability to hyper-personalise their customer offering. Banks are harnessing AI to deliver meticulously tailored experiences that meet the unique needs and prefer»»»
Trump's Venezuela oil meeting starts with few concrete promises
US President Donald Trump met with oil executives in Washington on Friday, as he pushed for major investments in Venezuela. But no major financial commitments were immediately forthcoming from the meeting, with the head of ExxonMobil warning the South American country was currently "un-investable".»»»
1,012 bald eagles descend on Missouri refuge, shattering the record - UPI.com
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge counted 1,012 bald eagles during a bird survey on December 30. The previous record was 833 eagles. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo A record-setting wave of bald eagles descended on a small area of northwestern Missouri right before the start o»»»
What can Trump offer Big Oil to bring US capital back to Venezuela?
US President Donald Trump has openly set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, claiming Friday that US oil giants were going to invest upward of $100 billion in the country’s gutted industry. But analysts warn that relaunching Venezuela’s oil production could cost dearly in both time and mon»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
3269854 KUWAIT -- Foreign Ministry: The OIC foreign ministers strongly condemn the visit by Israeli occupation official to Somaliland region of Somalia. 3269834 CAIRO -- EU High Representative affirms that Egypt is "an indispensable partner" to the EU. 3269810 GAZA -- At least three Palestinians ar»»»
Pope Leo XIV warns against ‘zeal for war’ amid global tensions - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV urged greater communication amid rising global tensions and an increased potential for nuclear war while delivering his State of the World address in Vatican City on Friday. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV warned that "war is back in vogue" in»»»
Bolivia government announces adjustments to economic plan - UPI.com
Fuel subsidies remain on the chopping block as protests continue. People walk down a street blocked by members of the Bolivian Workers' Union in La Paz, Bolivia, on Thursday. Centrist Rodrigo Paz marks two months in office in Bolivia amid a simmering conflict over the decree that withdrew fuel subs»»»
US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his risky US gamble on Argentina's currency has paid off. Bessent said American financial support had been repaid and the US no longer held any Argentine pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund. The US had purchased the then-plunging currency last year in a»»»
Trump backs congressional Russia sanctions bill
US President Donald Trump has said he supports a bipartisan bill in Congress that would authorize him to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s trade partners. Trump made the remarks after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said the president had “greenlit” legislation that would allow tariffs of up »»»
MRF - New Beginning Holds Meetings to Discuss Legislation on Maximum Price Markups
The MRF - New Beginning parliamentary group held a series of meetings related to the group's bill on maximum price markups of essential products, the group's press service reported on Friday. The bill aims to help the poorest citizens, who are faced with unreasonably high food prices, to be relieve»»»
China, Russia and Iran Join South Africa for Naval Drills as Tensions Run High
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships launched a week of naval drills with host South Africa off the Cape Town coast Friday as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States' intervention in Venezuela and its move to seize tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. The Chinese-led drills were organize»»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU countries greenlight Mercosur trade deal, overriding France
A majority of the European Union's 27 nations overrode France and backed a long-delayed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers. If approved by the European Parliament, the deal will create a vast market of more»»»
Nurses fight to retain professional eligibility for student loans - UPI.com
With the nursing profession expected to shrink by 40% during the next three years, supporters are urging the defeat of a proposed U.S. rule that would limit financial aid available to nurses who seek to further their professional education. Photo by Karola G/Pexels ST. PAUL, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A Trump»»»
Grok limits image generation to paid subscribers after British government backlash - UPI.com
After an outcry by the British government, Elon Musk's X has limited the use of Grok image editing to paid subscribers. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- X will only allow Grok image editing by paid subscribers after an outcry and threats from the British government ove»»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The European Union has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
Albanian central bank boosts liquidity injections, buys €108.2mn in FX in Q3
Albania’s central bank increased its support for the banking system in the third quarter of 2025, stepping up liquidity injections while also buying more than €108.2mn in the domestic foreign exchange market to shore up reserves, a quarterly report showed. »»»
Wizz Air ordered to compensate Hungarian teenage boys over age dispute
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Debt, Dollars, and Energy Security: How Economics Are Reshaping US Global Power
For many years, the United States stood at the center of the global system. Its influence did not come only from military power, but from a strong economy, a dominant dollar, and control over global energy markets. In simple terms, the dollar became the currency the world used to pay its energy bil»»»
India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown
India has pushed back at US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claims that the trade deal between the countries stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call President Donald Trump. Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods in August, including a penalty for buying Russian oil, after t»»»
President Radev to Hand First Government Forming Mandate to GERB-UDF on Monday
President Rumen Radev on Monday will hand the first mandate to form a government to the largest parliamentary group in the 51st National Assembly GERB-UDF, Radev’s press office said on Friday. On December 11, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov tendered his resignation following nationwide protests aga»»»
With Maduro gone, the US looks to drive Hezbollah out of Venezuela
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s capture also marks an advance towards the US goal of uprooting Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah from Latin America, where the movement stands accused of criminal activities linked to drug trafficking, arms sales and money laundering. Washington has warned that i»»»
Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes
Elon Musk's platform X has limited image editing with its AI tool Grok to paying users, after it came under fire for allowing people to make sexualised deepfakes. There has been a significant backlash after the chatbot honoured requests from users to digitally alter images of other people by undres»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- 1963 -- Al-Arabi SC won the Amir 2nd football cup after beating rival Kuwait SC 1-0. 1968 -- State of Kuwait, along with Saudi Arabia and Libya, established the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC). The charter of the organization was signed in Beirut, »»»