The US military conducted its first strike on a vessel suspected of drug-trafficking in the eastern Pacific since late last year, killing two people and prompting a US Coast Guard search for a third survivor, in an operation that follows the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged smuggling»»»

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Africa is no longer in the grip of a public health emergency over mpox though the viral infection "remains endemic in several settings", the head of region's disease monitoring centres said Saturday. The announcement by Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for »»»

Brussels: India and Europe hope to strike the "mother of all deals" when EU chiefs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties. Facing challenges from China and the United States, India and the European Union have been negotiatin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia is set to elect a new president at the General Assembly slated for Tashkent, Uzbekistan on January 26, 2026. In view of this, HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani is expected to emerge as the new president of the Olympic Council of Asia being the sole candidat»»»

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded a decline last week after two consecutive weeks of gains, with the benchmark index closing the week at 6,214 points, down nine points. The services sector index fell by 23 points, while the industrial sector index continued its upward trend, rising b»»»

The Iranian regime’s recent crackdown on protests in Tehran and the country’s central region featured the use of military weapons, such as automatic or semi-automatic machine guns, that were previously only deployed in the remote northwestern Kurdish areas, according to Amnesty International. For I»»»

The United Nations announced it will assume control of the Al-Hol camp in north-eastern Syria, which houses thousands of people suspected of having links to the Islamic State group, after Kurdish-led forces that had been managing the facility withdrew amid an advance by Syrian government troops. Yi»»»

Dubai has launched its first Green Artificial Intelligence Conference and accompanying exhibition under the patronage of Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. The event is organised by the Zayed International Environment Foundation in collaboration with the Du»»»

In tonight's edition, Human Rights Watch is warning that civilians living in Uvira, in the DRC, are at risk of abuse from militia groups that have taken over the city. Also in Mozambique, authorities say at least 13 people have been killed over the last two weeks due to devastating floods subm»»»

Coast guard officials have seized large quantities of cocaine and cannabis in the western port city of Patra and arrested two men in connection with the case. Authorities said the operation began when officers from the Patra port authority inspected a truck that had been unloaded at the port from a»»»

Russia-US-Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi have concluded, a Sputnik correspondent reports. The Russian delegation, led by military intel chief Igor Kostyukov, has returned to the hotel in Abu Dhabi after the negotiations on the Ukraine settlement, the correspondent added.WorldWhite House Hails ‘P»»»

The U.S. is pressing Lebanon to join a tripartite committee comprising Israel, Lebanon and the United States with the aim of holding meetings leading to agreements sponsored by Washington, al-Akhbar newspaper reported. "It has become known that Washington and Tel Aviv are demanding an increase in t»»»

A cow in a herd in the Republic of Ireland has the bluetongue virus (BTV). The case in County Wexford is the latest confirmed case of the virus, after cases were found in Northern Ireland in December. The Irish Minister for Agriculture said the news is unwelcome but unsurprising, "given the spread »»»

Paris: Air France resumed its Dubai service on Saturday after temporarily suspending it the day before due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the airline said. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes on Iran over the crackdown on the protest movement that recently»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways has cancelled flights to and from New York’s JFK and Washington Dulles (IAD) airports on Sunday, January 25, due to severe winter storm and airport closures affecting parts of North America. Also Read: Emirates cancels Dubai–US flights amid heavy snow and severe weatherThe can»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) commander, Adm. Brad Cooper, on Saturday arrived in Israel amid threats of escalation with Iran and the buildup of US forces in the region, Israeli Army Radio Galei Tzahal reported, citing a US military source. It will be a brief visi»»»

The entire three-person crew of a medical vehicle, which was attacked by a Ukrainian drone in the Kherson region, died in the attack, regional governor Vladimir Saldo said on Saturday. "It is with great pain that I am forced to share this sad news. All members of the crew of the medical vehicle att»»»

Talks between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the United States, resumed Saturday in Abu Dhabi, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. According to the source, this round follows up on trilateral discussions that began in the UAE on Friday, aimed at exploring ways to end the nearly four-ye»»»

Copenhagen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday slammed US President Donald Trump for saying NATO allies had shied away from the front line in Afghanistan. "I fully understand that Danish veterans have said no words can describe how much this hurts," she said on Facebook. "It is una»»»

Melbourne, Australia: Researchers in Australia have developed a carbon-conversion technology that could help turn industrial emissions into ingredients for low-emissions jet fuel. The new system simplifies carbon recycling by combining carbon removal and conversion into a single process, reducing e»»»

Air France resumed its service to Dubai on Saturday after temporarily suspending it the previous day amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Dutch airline KLM has halted several flights passing over the Middle East as a US "armada" heads toward the Gulf over Iran's bloody crackdown on protests.»»»

Tunis, Jan. 24 (TAP)- The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) is organising the participation of Tunisian enterprises in the World of Private Label International Trade Show which will be held at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, the Netherlands, on...»»»

Rome, Italy: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday voiced outrage after the co-owner of the Swiss bar destroyed in a New Year fire that killed 40 people was released on bail. In a statement, Meloni and her Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said they asked Rome's ambassador to Switzerland »»»

The White House has jumped onto a viral internet trend by sharing an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump walking alongside the so-called “nihilist penguin” in Greenland, a move that quickly drew ridicule online. Also Read: Why Trump is after Greenland — and what it means for the worldTh»»»

The Syrian government and Kurdish forces have agreed to extend a ceasefire set to expire Saturday, as part of a broader deal on the future of Kurd-majority areas, several sources told AFP. No official announcement has yet come from Damascus or the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), but two»»»

Skopje, 22 January 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, posted on Facebook Thursday evening that he held a bilateral meeting today with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Council of Ministers Chairwoman Borjana Krišto, followed by numerous meetings with»»»

More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140 million people were under a winter storm warning fr»»»

Muscat: The Gulf Statistical Center (GCC-STAT) projected that the population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will reach approximately 83.6 million by 2050, reflecting sustained demographic growth across the region. According to a report issued by the Muscat-based center, population »»»

Melbourne: Record-shattering Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last 16 at the Australian Open. The 38-year-old Serbian great swept past Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) under a closed roof on centre court to extend »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) forecast economic growth in the euro area to continue at up to 1.5 percent, a rate higher than the consensus forecast, supported by improved consumption conditions, a recovery in the manufacturing sector, and increased fiscal spending. In its weekly report, th»»»

A four-year-old girl was beaten to death by her father in Haryana’s Faridabad after she failed to count till 50, police said. The accused later tried to portray the killing as an accident. According to the NDTV, the incident took place on January 21 in Jharsentali village, where the family had been»»»

The Ministry of Education and Science is implementing 2,457 projects under four investments financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), the Ministry's press service reported in response to a question from BTA. The first investment under the name "Centres for STEM (science, technology, engin»»»

The US is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba, Politico has reported. News of the possible blockade comes as Washington reportedly searches for Cuban insiders to help topple Miguel Diaz-Canel’s government. The plan is being “sought by some critics of the Cuban government” w»»»

Kabul, Afghanistan: Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan, the disaster management authority said on Saturday. "Initial figures of casualties and destruction caused by snowfall and rain in the last three days; 61 dead, 110 injured and 458 houses partially or fully destroyed," the»»»

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Skopje, 22 January 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Culture and Tourism, Zoran Ljutkov, who is leading the Macedonian delegation on a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, attended the official opening of the 46th international tourism fair FITUR 2026 in Madrid on Thursday. At the FITUR 2026 fair in Madri»»»

Speaking on bTV on Saturday, Gabriel Valkov MP of BSP - United Left said that he sees former president Rumen Radev as a partner once they enter the next parliament. "We, the BSP, have elected him president twice. I worked for him during his election campaign," Valkov added. He was confident that th»»»

DOHA: CEO of Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) Faisal Rashid Al Sahouti affirmed that the State of Qatar’s hosting of the first edition of the Doha Legal Forum, scheduled to take place from January 26 to 27, represents an important milestone in highlighting the legisl»»»

On January 23, the 20th session of the SPECA Governing Council and the second meeting of the SPECA Fund Steering Committee were held in Ashgabat as part of SPECA Week. The press service of the Ministry of Economy reported. According to the ministry, during these meetings the Kyrgyz Republic was ele»»»

Doha: Qatar Airways ranked fourth among the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026, according to safety experts at AirlineRatings, who examined 320 airlines around the globe to calculate their overall safety scores. It named Etihad Airways as the safest airline, followed by Cathay Pacific in »»»

Athens, Greece: Greece's migration ministry on Saturday said it had submitted a new bill to parliament aimed at toughening penalties for migrant trafficking, including life sentences. There are several legal proceedings underway against aid workers and migrants accused of being people smugglers. "P»»»

As the material and technical base of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan is being strengthened, the work of rescuers and divers has become noticeably easier. Ministry’s units have been equipped with new boats, modern summer and winter wetsuits, as well as underwater drones. Accordin»»»

The Chinese military's top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday, Zhang Youxia, the senior of the two vice chairs of the powerful Central Military Commission, is the latest figure to fall in a long-running purge of mi»»»

Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan, the disaster management authority said on Saturday. "Initial figures of casualties and destruction caused by snowfall and rain in the last three days; 61 dead, 110 injured and 458 houses partially or fully destroyed," the Afghanistan Nationa»»»

A landslide killed at least eight people and left more than 80 missing on Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday, a disaster official said. Triggered by heavy rainfall, it struck villages in Java's West Bandung region in the early hours and buried residential areas. Floods and landslides are c»»»

Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan, Aidana Zhupueva, met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan, Sándor Dorógi, on January 23. The CEC press service reported. According to it, during the meeting, the parties d»»»

Libya will sign a 25-year oil development agreement on Saturday with France's TotalEnergies and US-based ConocoPhillips, involving more than $20 billion in foreign-financed investment and aimed at boosting production capacity by up to 850,000 barrels per day, Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah ‌s»»»

Saudi financial information platform Argaam has issued a sharp warning after uncovering coordinated fraud attempts carried out through unofficial channels, exploiting its name and reputation in the Saudi market. According to Argaam, the schemes seek to deceive the public by promoting false claims a»»»

Dubai Police is expanding the usefulness of its discount-and-offer card, Esaad, to benefit retired beneficiaries. With the new Memorandum of Understanding that the authority has signed with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA), a whole new range of offers will now be available »»»