A rescue operation was launched early Sunday at the peak of Mount Taygetos in the Peloponnese after eight mountain climbers reportedly slipped and fell into a ravine. The climbers remain stranded in a particularly rugged area near Profitis Ilias but are reported to be in good condition. Two EMAK di»»»

Tunis, January 18, 2026 (TAP) – The telecommunications sector recorded a 4% increase in revenue, rising from 3,988.8 million dinars (MD) in 2024 to 4,144.7 MD in 2025, according to the National Telecommunications Authority (INT).The launch of 5G...»»»

Western European leaders who have spent the last four years flooding Ukraine with every tank, shell, and missile they could get their hands on came out this week in favor of diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. Was this week a turning point, or just a brief moment of sobriety on the cont»»»

DOHA, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and visiting Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney discussed on Sunday a host of issues and matters that concern both sides.During the meeting, the Amir of Qatar hoped that the Canadian prime minister's visit to Doha would contribute to exp»»»

Interviewed by Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, Nataliya Kiselova MP of BSP-United Left said that uncertainties surrounding snap parliamentary elections concern not only the rules governing them, but also the participants and the timing. She noted that media speculation has increasingly focused »»»

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have struck Ukraine's energy and transport infrastructure facilities, temporary deployment points and foreign mercenaries. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, rocket forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have struck Ukrainia»»»

The idea to get Greenland would mark the largest territorial addition in US history — even surpassing the landmark Louisiana Purchase of 1803, according to the New York Post. The numbers that stand out:Louisiana Purchase (1803): 2.14 million km² Texas Annexation (1845): ~1.01 million km² Alaska Pur»»»

Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, Elf Beauty, Michaels Cos. and the Miami Heat can make a bet: Spend some nominal amount of money to get merchandise worth much more. The catch? Shoppers don't know what they’re getting until they open the box - a phenomenon known as “mystery” or “blind” shoppi»»»

Rabat: The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side. The final kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where almost al»»»

The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump "wants to intervene in all regions of the world to prevent democratic life, aiming to confiscate the world's resources." He added that Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, "mob»»»

Opinion polls in Portugal show that far-right candidate Andre Ventura could win 24 percent, closely followed by Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris said. Portugal is holding what may be the first round of presidential elections on Sunday. In the five decades since ‍Portugal thre»»»

Sharjah Police and ADNOC distribution have strengthened cooperation to enhance security and safety across the emirate, with a key initiative focusing on linking surveillance camera systems at ADNOC distribution service stations to the Sharjah Police operations room. The move aims to improve real-ti»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Islamic month of Rajab will complete 30 days in many parts of the Muslim world after astronomers confirmed that the crescent of Shaaban cannot be sighted on Sunday, January 18, due to unfavourable astronomical conditions. The International Astronomical Center said Sunday corresponds »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 18 (KUNA) - Kuwait Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and Jordan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, discussed over a phone call the bilateral ties between the two countries.The two sides also touched on the latest regional and interna»»»

Dubai: As his son struggled to stay alive in a deep, water-filled ditch on a foggy Noida night, Rajkumar Mehta could do little more than listen to his desperate cries over the phone. “Papa, mujhe bacha lo,” 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta kept saying — words his father says will haunt hi»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east. The push came after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting the Kurds official recognition in»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Melbourne: Venus Williams made history as the oldest woman to ever play the Australian Open on Sunday but the 45-year-old fell at the first hurdle after an epic battle with an opponent more than 20 years her junior. The American seven-time Grand Slam champion was handed a wildcard for Melbourne, fi»»»

Italy's prime minister called US President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on opponents of his plan to seize Greenland a "mistake" on Sunday, adding she had told him her views. "I believe that imposing new sanctions today would be a mistake," Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told journalists dur»»»

More than 200,000 consumers in the Russian-held part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity on Sunday, the ‌Moscow-installed regional governor ‌said, after a ‌Ukrainian ⁠drone strike ‌on Saturday. In a statement posted on Telegram, Yevgeny Balitsky said that work was ongoing»»»

Dubai: UAE President His Highness c bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a working visit to the Republic of India on Monday, underscoring the depth of relations between the two countries. High-level talks with Indian leadershipDuring the visit, Sheikh Mohamed will hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime M»»»

By: Khaled Al-Shammeri RIYADH, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed a third additional loan agreement worth KD 8 million with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to finance the project to enhance the GCC power grid interconnection and »»»

In Kazanlak, a grocery store owner recently identified a counterfeit 100-euro banknote in circulation. Tihomir Bezlov, chief expert of the Security program at the Center for the Study of Democracy, explained on NOVA NEWS program that while a rise in counterfeit euros was anticipated, based on patte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Dr. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, held an official meeting today at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the Canadian Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a p»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s rice exports staged a strong rebound in December 2025, rising 14 per cent month-on-month compared to November, driven largely by a more than 50 per cent surge in Basmati shipments, Dawn reported. The sharp pickup helped Pakistan overtake Vietnam to become the world’s third-largest»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed a “united and coordinated” response after his US counterpart Donald Trump threatened eight European NATO nations with tariffs for opposing his campaign to acquire Greenland. The tariffs, announced by Trump on Saturday, target Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, G»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar continues to play an active role in regional peace efforts, including in relation to the mediation between Israel and Hamas, working with international partners to de-escalate tensions and promote lasting peace. In this context, HE Ali Al Thawadi, Minister at the Prime Mini»»»

Dubai: Muslims in the UAE will observe shorter fasting hours during Ramadan in 2026, marking a noticeable shift from the longer daylight fasts of recent years. Ramadan Prayer Timetable 2026 As the holy month moves earlier in the Gregorian calendar, the time between dawn and sunset will shrink, easi»»»

Tunis, January 18, 2026 (TAP) – The Assembly People's Representatives will hold a plenary session, on Monday, at 10:00 a.m., to elect the members of its permanent committees, according to a statement issued by the Assembly.The Assembly has thirteen...»»»

Belgrade: Serbia's sole refinery, majority owned by Russian companies, resumed its work on Sunday due to a temporary reprieve from sanctions targeting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Serbia's energy minister said. Washington's sanctions on the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), part of its crackdown»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ continues to implement the Remaining Roads and Infrastructure Works in Jeryan Nejaima, as part of its efforts to develop the road network and improve infrastructure services in the area. Eng. Abdulaziz Khalid, the project engineer in the Drainage Ne»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attended the certificate-award ceremony for the 8th batch of officer cadets at the Police College. The graduati»»»

Dubai: The UAE on Sunday officially launched the Year of Family initiative of 2026 under the tagline 'Growing in Unity', marking a national commitment to nurture family closeness, support growth, and lay the foundations for confident and capable generations. Following the directive of President His»»»

Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan said in an interview for Bulgarian National Radio that her position remains consistent and unchanged in refusing to take the post of caretaker prime minister, as the arguments supporting it have not changed. She was commenting on the view that the Parliament Chair is »»»

Portugal started voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election in which a far-right candidate could for the first time make it to a run-off, but with the final result hard to call. Polls predict Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega ("Enough") party, could top the first round b»»»

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard warned Sunday that US President Trump's proposed tariffs on European countries opposing his plans to purchase Greenland would be "deadly for the United States". Trump on Saturday threatened a 10-percent tariff from February 1 on all goods sent to the US fr»»»

Tunis, January 18, 2026 (TAP) – Temporarily stormy rain is expected tonight across the northern, central, and southern regions of the country. The showers could become heavy by late night, particularly in the governorates of Kairouan, Monastir,...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force, Lekhwiya, and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, on Sunday attended the certificate-award ceremony for the 8th batch of officer cadets at the Police Col»»»

Paris, France: The floor of a Paris flat collapsed during a crowded party this weekend, seriously injuring one person, police, rescue services and prosecutors said on Sunday. The floor of the fifth-floor apartment caved in during a gathering of around 50 people on Saturday night in the French capit»»»

Dubai: A massive fire that broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road late Saturday has killed at least six people, including a firefighter, with authorities warning that the toll could rise as rescue and cooling operations continue. The fire erupted at around 10:45pm on Satur»»»

Al-Manar’s correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that the Israeli enemy carried out attacks targeting several border villages, including two bombings in the town of Adaysseh and one in Kfarkela. Additionally, the enemy position in Bayad Blida conducted a gunfire sweep targeting the outskirts o»»»

Firefighters in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi battled a blaze Sunday at a multistory shopping plaza that erupted overnight, killing six people, including a firefighter, officials said. The fire broke out late Saturday at Gul Plaza, spreading rapidly through shops stocked with cosmetics, »»»

Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of Sputnik's parent media group Rossiya Segodnya, offered a comparison between Donald Trump and past US presidents, framing his leadership as a potential shift in the global era. “Trump is not even Reagan. He’s not even Kennedy. In terms of his ambition to gr»»»

Makassar, Indonesia: Rescuers found debris and one body on Sunday from a small plane that crashed in eastern Indonesia with 10 people on board, officials said. The Indonesian Air Transport turboprop plane lost contact with the air traffic controller on Saturday afternoon while en route from Yogyaka»»»

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh summons to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, asking him to appear once again at its New Delhi office on Monday. The summons is linked to the ongoing probe into the deadly stampede that occurred during a TVK political event in K»»»

Bulgaria endorses the launch of the second phase of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which is backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced. The establishment of the Peace Council, the Executive Council, and a Nationa»»»

A shark mauled a boy swimming in Sydney Harbor on Sunday, leaving him in critical condition with serious leg injuries, authorities said. The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, New South Wales state police said. "The injuries are consi»»»