Dubai: Artificial intelligence is no longer a future risk in cybersecurity. From deepfake voice scams and hyper-personalised phishing emails to automated malware that adapts in real time, AI is reshaping how cybercriminals operate. And as countries like the UAE accelerate digital transformation, th»»»

Dubai: As Iran reels from its deadliest unrest in years — with young protesters reportedly shot at close range and families forced into silent burials — a familiar question is resurfacing: how does this end? This time, the unrest is unfolding under far heavier international pressure than during Ira»»»

With remarkable success as a medical international congress held in Egypt, this week witnessed the opening of the 18th ISLD world congress (International Society for Laser Dentistry), in Marriot Hotel, Cairo. The congress represents the biggest dental laser society worldwide. The congress is held e»»»

CAIRO, Jan 11 (MENA) – Egyptian stocks closed sharply higher on Sunday, the first trading session of the second week of 2026, driven by strong buying from investors amid optimism over the outlook for the economy and key sectors, traders said. Market capitalization of listed companies rose by about »»»

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the fifth edition of the International Mining Conference will open in Riyadh on Tuesday under the theme “Minerals: Meeting the Challenges of a New Era of Development.” Around 200 exhibiting and sponsoring en»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it ​faces widespread protests. Demonstrations in Iran have evolved from complaints about dire economic hardships to calls for the fall of the clerical establishment in the country. "I a»»»

Syria's army on Tuesday told Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area east of Aleppo after dislodging fighters from two neighborhoods in the city in deadly clashes last week. State television published an army statement with a map declaring a large area a "closed military zone" and said "all armed g»»»

Non-Europeans will soon have to pay more than their French counterparts to visit the Louvre after a price hike takes effect on Wednesday. Trade unions denounced the policy and have called for strike action over the change. Other state-owned French tourist hotspots are also hiking their fees as the »»»

French farmers drove some 350 tractors into Paris for the second time in a week on Tuesday to protest an EU-Mercosur trade deal they say would undercut local agriculture with cheaper imports from South America. Backed by FNSEA, one of France's largest farm unions, the action adds pressure on Presid»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is set to return to court on Tuesday to appeal a graft conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging in the balance. Le Pen was banned from standing for office for five years, which effectively disqualified her from running in next year's presidentia»»»

Washington, US: Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Space X) launched today 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The corporation reported that the Falcon 9 rocket launched the satellites at the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida, and successfully completed the mission approxima»»»

The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has recorded a major milestone in its drive toward global leadership, announcing the addition of 7.8 million ounces of gold to its mineral resources. The announcement came on the eve of the International Mining Conference, which opens Tuesday in Riyadh. Sau»»»

US President Donald Trump’s administration is using a criminal investigation as “intimidation” to pressure the Federal Reserve over its monetary policy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday. The US president has long criticized Powell for refusing to make bigger interest-rate cuts, as well as ove»»»

The European Parliament has banned all Iranian diplomats and government representatives from its premises, President Roberta Metsola announced on Monday, stating that the “brave people of Iran” need more than just solidarity. The move comes amid nationwide protests in Iran that began in late Decemb»»»

Tegucigalpa: Honduras electoral authorities rejected Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November's election won by Nasry Asfura. Asfura was declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election on December 24, weeks after a tight race marred by delays and allegations of fraud. O»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 4 Palestinians, Including 3 Women, Killed As Shelters Collapse in Gaza 13-01-2026 11:11 AM Four Palestinian citizens, including three women»»»

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer walks back to his vehicle after checking the documentation of a construction worker during a random stop in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday. On Monday, Minnesota and Illinois filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, asking the courts to cease t»»»

The members of the Egyptian trade delegation participating in the meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday in Damascus said that the visit discussed a partnership to restart stalled factories and rehabilitate Syrian infrastructure. Cooperation with Damascus is not viewed solely from »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has forced Fed leadership to unite against attacks from US President Donald Trump, a newspaper reported, citing former senior Fed officials. Trump's pressure could backfire and result in Powell »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland will work on developing the island's defense in close cooperation with NATO, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said. "Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and is a member of NATO through the Kingdom ... Therefore, the Greenlandic government will wo»»»

Slavi Trifonov, leader of the political party There Is Such a People (TISP) and former showman, has reacted sharply to the vandalism against the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, saying the incident reflects a long-standing hostile attitude toward Bulgaria in North Macedonia, which he claims he has witn»»»

Finland's foreign minister said Tuesday that she would summon Iran's ambassador, after Tehran's nationwide shutdown of the internet and violent crackdown on protests. "Iran's regime has shut down the internet to be able to kill and oppress in silence," Finland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Va»»»

Tunis, Jan. 13, 2026 (TAP) — The Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) is organizing a webinar dedicated to business and export opportunities in the Polish market on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.This online event, entitled “Country Focus: Poland,” is...»»»

Ankara, Jan.13 (SANA) Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Monday reiterated its support for Syria’s unity and sovereignty, stressing that Syrian Kurds are an integral part of a unified Syrian state. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the party’s executive committee, AKP spokespers»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing opposes interference in other countries' internal affairs and threats of the use of force in international relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday, commenting on the situation in Iran. "We consistently oppose interference in other countri»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering various measures against Iran beyond traditional airstrikes, including cyberoperations and campaigns to destabilize the government, US media reported, citing defense sources. Trump is aware of all possible options, al»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union does not believe the United States will use military force to seize Greenland but thinks that US President Donald Trump will be able to "get something" as a result of the pressure he is exerting, media reported, citing unnamed EU diplomats. Moreover, NATO belie»»»

Beyond smart watches and rings, artificial intelligence is being used to make self-testing for major diseases more readily available -- from headsets that detect early signs of Alzheimer's to an iris-scanning app that helps spot cancer. "The reason preventive medicine doesn't work right now is beca»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Misdemeanours Court has fined an Asian driver Dh3,000 and suspended his driving licence for three months after convicting him of causing injuries to a motorcyclist and damaging two vehicles due to careless driving and failure to maintain a safe distance. Also Read: Tougher UAE traffi»»»

Hobart, Australia: Venus Williams was dumped out of the Hobart International in straight sets by Tatjana Maria Tuesday to dent her Australian Open preparations in a historic clash between two players with a combined age of 83. It was the second consecutive tournament in which the 45-year-old Willia»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei delivers a speech in Tehran, Iran, on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced 25% tariffs against Iran's trading partners. File Photo by Iranian Leader's Press Office/UPI. | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has an»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security, Seoul said Tuesday, a sign the despot may increasingly fear assassination plots. Seoul's Unification Ministry -- responsible for managing relations with Pyongyang -- said three state agencies handli»»»

Syria’s Interior Ministry has announced the results of a series of security operations carried out in recent days in Homs, Latakia, and the Damascus countryside, including the arrest of two alleged ISIS members accused of involvement in the bombing of the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs last »»»

Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki and the Rare Diseases Association of Greece have launched a newborn genetic testing program to allow early diagnosis of rare genetic diseases, expanding existing neonatal screening practices. The program operates within the European Screen4Care initiative and a»»»

Dubai: A beloved rescue cat named Lando has been missing from Dubai for 45 days, prompting his desperate owner and his colleague, who was caring for the cat at her residence, to offer a Dh3,000 reward for information leading to his safe return. The small, shy Arabian Mau with distinctive white and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza: More than 5 children died yesterday due to breathing difficulties, more than 10 elderly p»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to step up cooperation between the neighbors, whose relations are occasionally strained, as they both face growing uncertainty and regional challenges. "I believe cooperation between Korea and Japan is now more i»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed world leaders and global experts to the opening of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit 2026, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to international collaboration on sustainable development. In a post shared on X (f»»»

Tunis, Jan. 13 (TAP) — The weather, on Tuesday, will be slightly cloudy across the entire country.Winds will blow from the south. They will be relatively strong over the Gulf of Gabès and near the eastern coasts, and light to moderate elsewhere.The...»»»

From January 1, 2026, a new regulation came into force in Kyrgyzstan prohibiting the collection of service charges in catering establishments, including cafes and restaurants. The Anti-Monopoly Regulation Service reported that after the rule took effect, cases were identified where owners formally »»»

Paris, France: Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called "dual pricing". From Wednesday, any adult visitor f»»»

On Jan. 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges he incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 1 of 6 | Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi presides over the impeachment vote for President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Janu»»»

A high-stakes appeal by far-right French politician Marine Le Pen starts on Tuesday against a ruling that banned her from running for public office for five years. Le Pen, 57, was found guilty last year of embezzling EU funds and if the ban is upheld she will not be able to stand in the 2027 presid»»»

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has praised massive nationwide rallies in support of the Islamic Republic, declaring the historic turnout foiled enemy plots to destabilize the country through domestic agents. In a message to the Iranian public on Monday, following ra»»»

Cairo is hosting renewed consultations on the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which entered into force on Oct. 10, following the arrival of a delegation from Hamas and amid anticipation of an announcement on the committee that will administer the territory. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat that the talks pro»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Labour Court of First Instance in Abu Dhabi has ordered a company to pay Dh228,666 in compensation to a former employee after failing to prove that it had paid his monthly wages for nearly 23 months. According to court records, the employee filed a lawsuit against the company after f»»»

The Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad has identified violations in the activities of several agencies recruiting citizens of Kyrgyzstan for work in Turkey. Monitoring revealed that some agencies recruited citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic for employment in Turkey while providing false informat»»»

Bulgaria has been gripped by severe winter conditions in recent days, with polar cold and snowfall turning travel across the country into a serious challenge. Temperatures have dropped to around minus 14 degrees Celsius, while snow and persistent frost have created hazardous conditions on major roa»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov commented the recent attack against the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. In a Facebook post, Trifonov wrote that the Macedonians "will see the European Union when pigs fly. Because, objectively speaking, this is exactly wh»»»

Hawaii's Kilauea was spraying a spectacular fountain of lava on Monday, keeping up its reputation as one of the world's most active volcanoes. For over a year now, Kilauea has been regularly throwing out thousands of tons of molten rock and gases since it burst to life in December 2024, reported AF»»»