Wellington: Hackers claiming to have accessed more than 100,000 people's health records in New Zealand have reportedly extended a ransom deadline until Friday, after saying they want to build a "good reputation". The privately owned Manage My Health platform said cybercriminals had accessed the rec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research, education, and professional development across the region. The agreement»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling at his residence on Tuesday, an aide said. Mahathir has suffered health problems in recent years and was previously hospitalised for fatigue after a picnic celebration for »»»

Zurich: Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Monday a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, notably France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure. On its website, the group said it had detected a "quality issue" in an ingredient sourced»»»

A border police patrol seized over 9 kilograms of marijuana hidden in secret compartments in a car near the Makaza pass, near the Bulgarian-Greek border, the Kardzhali District Prosecutor Zhelyazko Stefanov said at a press conference here on Tuesday. The briefing was also attended by Deputy Distric»»»

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has released its traditional year-end ranking of the world’s strongest National Chess Federations. Kyrgyzstan’s national team ranks 70th in three categories — open (men’s), women’s, and mixed. The top positions in the FIDE ranking are taken by the United St»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 6: After Venezuela, is Greenland under threat of being "seized" by the US? The Greenlandic and Danish press are taking President Donald Trump's threats very seriously. Also: as the US invests in graphite and cobalt mining in Canada, some fear that this could open the»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have unveiled a major transformational project aimed at strengthening public safety and enhancing quality of life through advanced technology, in line with the UAE’s digital transformation agenda and the We the UAE 2031 vision. The Integrated Security Dome System, one of the e»»»

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Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said on Tuesday that the political crisis that Bulgaria is entering and the lack of a budget means that the modernization of the Army must be halted until a new budget is adopted. He was speaking during the traditional blessing of the colours of the Bulgar»»»

On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing Maduro and his wife and taking them to New York. US President Donald Trump announced that Maduro and Flores would face trial for allegedly being involved in "narco-terrorism" and posing a threat, including to the US. The Global »»»

Bulgaria's President, Rumen Radev, announced that he intends to hand over the first exploratory mandate to the largest parliamentary group as soon as possible, though he did not specify an exact date. Speaking to journalists after the Epiphany water blessing in Sofia, Radev emphasized that while th»»»

At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups. The protests have spread to some cities in western and southern Iran but do not match th»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is on a visit to Somaliland in East Africa, where he is due to meet the semi-autonomous region's president later ‌on Tuesday, ‌according ‌to ⁠a senior ‌Somaliland official. A second source briefed on the visit confirmed the foreign minister was in Somaliland, wi»»»

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It's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech that companies plan to offer in 2026. AI was at the top of the agenda, with many companies displaying AI-powered robots. But all eyes were on the NVIDIA founder, Jensen Huang, who gave a keynote speech and pr»»»

Tunis, Jan. 6 (TAP)- Scattered showers and temporary rainstorms are expected late on Tuesday afternoon in the west then gradually in the east, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said in a follow-up bulletin. Heavy rain (20mm to 40mm) is...»»»

As AFCON's round of 16 is close to wrapping up, Algeria is set to play DR Congo on January 6. One of the favourites to win the competition, the Desert Foxes remain wary of their opponents, who are the 2023 finalists and are intent are standing up to Algeria. Regardless, the game is the match receiv»»»

Dubai: Parkin has officially announced the introduction of paid parking in Dubai’s International City, effective February 1, 2026. The announcement comes after parking signboards were installed across International City, alerting residents to the upcoming change. Residents began flagging the signag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is engaged with mediators to reopen the Rafah crossing into Gaza and deliver aid, said a Foreign Ministry official. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr. Majed Al Ansari in a press conference today, January 6, 2026, s»»»

Ukraine’s allies are meeting on January 6 in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But there are concerns that the Trump administration is shifting its focus to Venezuela, away from Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyah»»»

Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on January 6, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city. This jubilee was also unique: the last time there were two popes due to the first one passing away duri»»»

Dubai: The UAE is targeting two million companies by the end of the decade, as sweeping reforms to the Commercial Companies Law aim to make the country one of the world’s most attractive destinations for businesses, investors and entrepreneurs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

Dubai: More than 400 tourists stranded on a Yemeni island after flights were halted due to fighting on the mainland will be able to fly out starting on Wednesday, a Yemeni airport official told AFP. Over the past few days, flights in and out of Yemen had been largely restricted following a flare-up»»»

EURO CHANGEOVER Trud warns in its main story that after Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency on January 1, many traders may be tempted to raise prices. The daily says that when a customer is given a price in euro, they are advised to multiply it by two to get the equivalent in Bulgari»»»

Israel's air force struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, including in the country's third-largest city. A strike around 1 a.m. Tuesday leveled a three-story commercial building in the southern coastal city of Sidon, a few days before Lebanon's army commander is s»»»

“Traitors can always be found in every country, but the Anglo-Saxon modus operandi of foreign policy allows them to have a much greater chance of success,” Peru-based geopolitical analyst Nicolas Takayama Constantini told Sputnik, commenting on the history of US meddling in the region amid the slow»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic extended on Tuesday a Christmas message to Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the clergy of the Serbian Orthodox Church and all believers who observe the Julian calendar, and noted that "only if we are united can we safeguard and develo»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on January 5 he will discuss the new amendment to the Slovak criminal code, under which questioning of the so-called Beneš decrees can be punished with up to six months in jail, with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on January 5 he will discuss the new amendment to the Slovak criminal code, under which questioning of the so-called Beneš decrees can be punished with up to six months in jail, with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on January 5 he will discuss the new amendment to the Slovak criminal code, under which questioning of the so-called Beneš decrees can be punished with up to six months in jail, with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. »»»

Croatia’s growing reliance on electricity imports during the summer months is becoming a structural, long-term problem driven by climate change and weakening hydropower output, according to a report by industry body Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIEH). »»»

The national cycling team of Kyrgyzstan has started the first stage of its preparations for the Asian Championship, the Cycling Federation reported. According to the federation, the team will train in Balykchy for two weeks before continuing its training in Turkey. The Asian Road Cycling Championsh»»»

In the run-up to the Green AI Conference, the Zayed International Environment Foundation has released Book No. 39 in its World of Environment series, underscoring the growing role of artificial intelligence in environmental sustainability. Inspired by the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan »»»

Dubai Police have issued a fresh warning to the public against fraudulent recruitment advertisements circulating on social media platforms, falsely offering domestic worker and auxiliary staff placement services. The Anti-Fraud Centre at Dubai Police said scammers are increasingly exploiting online»»»

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Israel has approved an upgrade to fourth-generation (4G) mobile services for Palestinians in the West Bank, the Israeli Communications Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said the two Palestinian mobile operators - Jawwal and Ooredoo - and Swedish infrastructure firm Ericsson signed management a»»»

Dubai: Communal tension has flared in parts of southern Nepal bordering India, prompting a high-security alert and the sealing of cross-border movement. Protests erupted in Birgunj town in Nepal’s Parsa district after a video with alleged religious content went viral on social media, officials said»»»

Dubai: Andhra Pradesh police have booked five employees of the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Annasatra after videos surfaced on social media showing them dancing to film songs and item numbers inside premises linked to the Srisailam temple. The Mallikarjuna Annasatra is a free food service centre attached»»»

London: Premier League giants Chelsea on Tuesday announced the appointment of Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior as their new head coach to replace Enzo Maresca. The Englishman, who has signed a contract until 2032, said in a club statement that he was "extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed". "»»»

The Swiss bar that was the scene of a fire that killed 40 people and injured 116 hadn't undergone safety checks for five years, authorities say. The mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Feraud, told a Tuesday press conference that he could not explain why the La Constellation bar hadn't been checked in »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky and other key allies of the country as efforts intensify to agree security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. Heads of state and top officials from more than 30 countries - part of the so-calle»»»

Venezuela is the latest example of the breakdown of the international rule of law as we have known it, and precedents have accumulated that increase risks to every country’s security, including Bulgaria, President Rumen Radev told journalists. He made the remarks after a ceremony during which the B»»»

The Israeli military launched strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, after warning it would hit what it called Hezbollah and Hamas targets in four villages. It was the first such warning issued by the Israeli military this year, as Israel continues to stri»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday condemned Israel's latest strikes on Lebanon, saying they undermine efforts to prevent escalation. Aoun's criticism came after Israel launched a series of strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, saying it hit Hezbollah and Hamas targets. The attacks began»»»

Alvin Hellerstein, a 92-year-old US judge nominated by former US president Bill Clinton, is handling the case against newly deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. A graduate of Columbia University law school, Hellerstein has overseen many high-profile cases and has been handling Maduro»»»

A total of 63 facilities were launched in Kyrgyzstan’s agro-industrial sector last year. These included trade and logistics centers, as well as enterprises for processing grain, vegetables, fruit, meat, milk, and wool, the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev held a telephone conversation with his Belarusian Counterpart Maxim Ryzhenkov, the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. The diplomats discussed key issues on the bilateral agenda. Particular attention was pai»»»