The display of a 30-meter Ukrainian flag on Prague’s Charles Bridge was an “unnecessary provocation,” the head of the Czech parliament’s lower house, Tomio Okamura, has said. The event in the Czech capital on Saturday was initiated by Kiev’s embassy and was timed to mark the 107th anniversary of Uk»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed an increase in monthly financial allowances for 6,317 Emirati men and women across the emirate, raising the support to Dh17,500 per month, state media reported. The decision app»»»

A Bulgarian volunteer and devoted Levski FC supporter has died while fighting on the front lines in Ukraine. The tragic news was shared on Facebook by members of the "Sofia West" ultras organization. In their post, they described him as a “young, kind-hearted and beloved brother,” adding, “Rest in »»»

Melbourne: Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat. Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti battled stifling conditions to set up a last-eight showdown with Novak Djokovi»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Islamic nations should build a security partnership and oppose power politics and intimidation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during a meeting with the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha. "It is nec»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leadership style of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is causing significant internal friction within the European Union, with other senior officials privately accusing her of authoritarian tendencies and bunker mentality, Politico reported on Monday, citing »»»

THESSALONIKI - Serbian FM Marko Djuric and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto opened a Hungarian consular office at the Serbian consulate general in Thessaloniki, Greece on Monday. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Djuric said that, in a time when relations around the world»»»

The US War Department unveiled its new National Defense Strategy on Friday, signaling significant shifts in the country’s military posture. Titled ‘Restoring peace through strength for a new golden age of America’, the plan outlines the Pentagon’s stance towards China, Russia, and other “cunning ad»»»

Dubai Police’s Al Sunaa (Makers) Studio is participating for the second consecutive year in the 14th edition of the Sikka Art and Design Festival, organised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and running from January 23 to February 1 at the Al Shindagha Historic District. As part of its partic»»»

Investigators from the Fire Service’s Arson Crimes Directorate (DAEE) were at the Violanta cookie factory near the central Greek city of Trikala on Monday following an early-morning explosion that killed at least four workers and left one person unaccounted for. The specialized unit has taken over »»»

UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Regina De Dominicis has concluded her first mission to Bulgaria, UNICEF Bulgaria said on Monday. During her two-day visit to the country, De Dominicis conferred with senior government officials to discuss national priorities for children and oppo»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority participated in the Family Sports Day event, organized by Bianconeri Academy in collaboration with Al Ain Municipality, as part of its support for community initiatives aimed at strengthening family cohesion and promoting a culture of safety and sports. Also Re»»»

MOSCOW The Kremlin on Monday said the US-brokered trilateral talks in the UAE between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were held in a “constructive spirit,” as the sides prepare to return soon for another round of discussions, though it cautioned that there was still “significant work ahead.” “It »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Republic of India celebrates Republic Day on 26th January each year. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the occasion, as the country marks an important phase in its development journey, characterised by reliance on innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in human capital. Th»»»

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the “Fish AI” project under the Abu Dhabi X for Nature initiative, marking a qualitative leap in the monitoring of marine resources and the management of fisheries through the deployment of artificial intelligence. The project has transformed tr»»»

France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly. The law would block access for under 15-year-olds to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram and Tiktok. President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban in p»»»

Paris: French lawmakers on Monday were set to vote on draft legislation to ban social media for under-15s, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. The legislation, which also provides for a ban on mobile phones in high schools, foll»»»

Philippine Coast Guard officers tend to survivors from a ferry that went down in the Sulu Sea off the southwestern Philippines in the early hours of Monday. Photo courtesy Philippine Coast Guard/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- At least 18 people were killed and 24 remain missing Monday after an overnight ferr»»»

There have been no registered cases of Nipah virus infection in Kyrgyzstan, the press center of the Ministry of Health reported to 24.kg news agency. According to the ministry, the epidemiological situation is under constant supervision by sanitary and epidemiological authorities. «To prevent the p»»»

Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with global laboratory technology company Eppendorf to strengthen cooperation in automating forensic laboratories and advancing scientific capabilities that support the justice system. The agreement was signed at the General Department of Forens»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has confirmed that the local market is free from the first-stage infant formula product, brand “Aptamil 1” (Aptamil), 800 g pack size, batch number 31-10-2026, best before October 31, 2026. This comes following a recall from the markets in the Unit»»»

Most mortgage loans in Romania were concentrated in Bucharest, Ilfov, Timiș, and Cluj in 2025, a year in which the number of mortgages registered nationwide increased by 6.4% compared with 2024, according to a market analysis by SVN Romania and Ipotecare.ro. More than 92,100 mortgages were register»»»

A conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates said Monday it will take legal action against Lebanese authorities over a dispute regarding its investments in the crisis-hit country, saying it has suffered $1.7 billion in investment losses. The Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group's businesses in Lebanon »»»

A private jet carrying eight people has crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine, aviation authorities have said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down at around 19:45 local time (00:45 GMT on Monday), the Federal Aviation Administration said, but the fa»»»

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The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualised images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Irel»»»

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The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held an online meeting with Kyrgyz medical professionals working in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, the Middle East, and other countries. According to the ministry’s press center, the meeting was chaired by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyr»»»

Ajman’s public transport system recorded more than 14.2 million passenger trips in 2025, marking a 7.23 per cent increase compared to the previous year, the Ajman Transport Authority announced. A total of 14,225,167 trips were recorded across taxi, bus and marine transport services, reflecting the »»»

Karachi came alive with the roar of engines and the shimmer of polished chrome as the Antique Cars Museum hosted its 4th Annual Show at the historic Frere Hall. Visitors of all ages flocked to this free-to-public “pop-up museum,” witnessing over a century of automotive history in one place. Speakin»»»

On January 27, Tuesday, President Iliana Iotova will hold a meeting with Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Monday. The meeting is being held in implementation of Article 99(5) of the Constitution, in connection with the procedure for appointing a caretaker pr»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday the positions on Russia and Kosovo-Metohija were the two key issues for Serbia's EU accession. "Leave everything else aside - whether the laws are like this or like that. Serbia has the capacity to resolve everything else, and it is not a»»»

State Minister at the Qatari Foreign Ministry Mohammad al-Khulaifi held talks Monday in Lebanon with President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri. “During his meeting with Aoun, the Qatari state minister stressed that Qatar will continue to support Lebanon through a package of aid, most notably bo»»»

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»»»

A family of four has tragically died in Ala-Buka district, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning are a 32-year-old man, a 24-year-old woman, and their two daughters aged 12 and 24 months. Law enforcement officers are worki»»»

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 »»»