Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of fog formation and reduced horizontal visibility, which may at times drop to near zero, over some inland and coastal areas, particularly western regions, from 1am until 10am on Wednesday. NCM urged motorists in the UAE to exercise caution»»»

Tunis, Jan. 27 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired on Tuesday a small Cabinet meeting at the Government Palace in Kasbah to review a programme aimed at converting Tunisian debt into investments in new, economically viable...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari national table tennis player Rasha Laghraibi has claimed the top spot in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings for the Under-11 category, according to the January 2026 rankings, marking a significant achievement that reflects the remarkable progress of »»»

"The people of Venezuela do not accept orders from any external actor. The people of Venezuela have a government and that government obeys the people,” interim President Delcy Rodriguez said Monday. Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has reiter»»»

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s bid to return to power has stalled abruptly after the US delivered blunt warnings against the formation of a government seen as entrenching Iranian influence, raising the prospect that his nomination could collapse altogether. According to sources, Wash»»»

Tunis, Jan 27 (TAP) - A ceremony for the handover of 88 tractors fitted with tanks and trailers, alongside additional agricultural machinery and equipment, was held at the state-owned Chaal agricultural estate in Sfax.These assets were procured by...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee announced operational readiness to host Web Summit Qatar 2026, set to take place from 1 to 4 February, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with tickets expected to sell out within the coming hours. This was announced during»»»

The 10th Academic Oscars awards were presented Tuesday to universities that top Bulgaria's rankings by professional field for 2025. The ceremony was held at NV Tower in Sofia and was organized by the 24 Chasa media group. The ceremony was attended by President Iliana Iotova, outgoing Education and »»»

During a meeting at the Sofia Metropolitanate on Tuesday, the Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil blessed BTA Director General Kiril Valchev on the first day of his second term in office. Valchev thanked Patriarch Daniil for his letter backing his bid for re-election. He noted that»»»

Paris: France, the United States, Britain, and Germany Tuesday welcomed the extension of the ceasefire for 15 days between the Syrian government and the SDF forces, calling on all parties concerned to fully adhere to the terms of the agreement and to avoid any field escalation. The four countries, »»»

An earthquake with preliminary magnitude 4.7 has shaken the Ionian Sea island of Zakynthos, authorities said Tuesday, but no damage or injuries were reported. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea quake occurred shortly before 8 p.m. with an epicenter some 85 kilometers southwest of Zak»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday estimated the progress made in the talks on Russia and Ukraine as very positive. "We're looking at some very good things happening on Ukraine and Russia," Trump told reporters.The trilateral talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine were he»»»

Washington’s new National Defense Strategy is not just another Pentagon paper. It is a political manifesto in uniform, and one that reflects a sharp turn away from the ideological activism of recent years toward something closer to old-fashioned power politics. It can be called a doctrine of “resol»»»

Tunis, Jan. 27 (TAP) - President of the Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises (CONECT), Aslan Ben Rejeb, said the organisation supports the social dimension of the 2026 Finance Law, considering that Tunisia’s current situation is “primarily...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Academics and legal experts emphasised the importance of aligning national legislation with international standards and modern investment requirements to foster the competitiveness of the national economy, improve the business environment, and attract investments. In a roundtable discu»»»

Michaela KuefnerThe EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jorgensen, told DW that Europe was committed to transforming its energy sector further toward renewable technologies and becoming more self-reliant in its energy production. https://p.dw.com/p/57Z3fAdvertisementEU Energy Commissioner D»»»

A former oil minister in Nigeria accepted bribes, including the use of multimillion-pound properties and "a life of luxury in the United Kingdom", from industry figures interested in government contracts, a court in London has heard. Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, is alleged to have been provided with»»»

Los Angeles: Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh-hour deal to avoid a landmark US trial accusing it, along with Meta and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media, lawyers said on Tuesday. The deal was made as jury selection was to begin in a Los Angeles court that could establis»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that oil shipments to Cuba have been suspended, reflecting a decision made by Petróleos Mexicanos. Photo by Jose Mendez/EPA Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that oil shipments to Cuba have been suspended, reflecting a»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced it had advanced military capabilities that would be revealed in due time to counter enemies and threats. The Navy has full surveillance over the Gulf region, and the security of the Strait of Hormuz is tied to Tehran’s decisions, given »»»

For months, a proliferation of armed gangs in Gaza was widely seen as a looming threat to Hamas, which has ruled the enclave since 2007 after seizing it by force following a bitter split with Fatah in the wake of Hamas’s victory in the 2006 legislative elections. As time passed, however, those expe»»»

Damascus, Jan.27 (SANA) Head of the General Authority for Ports and Customs, Qutaiba Badawi, discussed Tuesday with the Belgian Development Agency (ENABEL) prospects for enhancing bilateral cooperation and developing Syria’s maritime transport sector and ports. The two sides explored the possibilit»»»

Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Moustafa on Tuesday reiterated the importance of moving toward the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. Moustafa stressed that it is important for the Israeli occupation to withdraw from the Strip and to embark on Gaza recovery and redevelopment after»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, met on Tuesday with Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Gamal Mohamed Hassan, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed b»»»

Bucharest: A minibus transporting Greek football fans collided with a truck in Romania on Tuesday, leaving seven dead and three injured, officials said. The minibus carrying 10 men was travelling from Greece to France when it collided with a truck in Timis county in western Romania, local police sa»»»

Police in Trikala have arrested the owner and the safety manager of the Violanta biscuit factory, where five workers were killed in an explosion and fire early Monday. Both face charges including manslaughter, causing an explosion, negligent arson, and bodily harm. Earlier, survivors of the blast b»»»

Yerevan: The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Armenia held the first round of political consultation on Tuesday in Yerevan, Armenia. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi led the Qatari side, while Deputy »»»

Dubai: Today’s largest allocators, from sovereign wealth funds to pension managers and private equity, approach property markets with a risk-first lens. They are less concerned with how fast prices can rise, and more focused on how capital is protected, regulated, and exited. Stability, regulatory »»»

Gaza: The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip affirmed today that the continued closure by the Israeli occupation of the Rafah land preventing the departure of patients to receive treatment outside the Strip, is severely worsening their health conditions and threatening their lives. Di»»»

In a position issued on Tuesday, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses deep disappointment over the "continued non-constructive approach of Skopje and the lack of openness in communication with the public.” “For yet another time, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of No»»»

1 of 5 | A UPS MD-11 takes off from its World Port facility at the Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Ky., in November. UPS announced Tuesday it would reduce its workforce and has retired all MD-11 planes. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Jan. 27 (UPI) -»»»

Damascus: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has dispatched a new overland relief convoy to Syria, in cooperation with the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Damascus and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, which will receive the aid shipment and distribute it to the most in-need beneficiaries according»»»

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, attended celebrations hosted by the Indian Embassy in Cairo marking the 77th anniversary of India’s Republic Day, reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with New Delh»»»

Egypt’s National Centre for Planning Stateland Uses (NCPSLU) has approved the allocation of 6,050.68 acres for the establishment of New Matrouh City and the transfer of 46 land plots to the “Future of Egypt” for Sustainable Development project. The decisions, made during the council’s 85th session »»»

Egypt’s non-oil exports rose by 17% to $48.567bn in 2025, up from $41.507bn in 2024, while the trade deficit narrowed by 9% to $34.447bn, according to the latest foreign trade indicators reviewed by Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib. The figures were presented in a report by»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has opened the constitutional procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister. The future holder of the post will head an interim government whose main task will be to prepare early parliamentary elections following the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhely»»»

The United States on Tuesday announced a major multi-day Air Force exercise in the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran face off over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. The announcement came a day after the US military said the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group had arriv»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syrian media reported, in a surprise visit that comes amid rapid shifts in Russia’s military posture in northeastern Syria. The reports said Sharaa would hold talks with Putin, but d»»»

American military assets – including an aircraft carrier, warplanes, and air-defense systems – are massing in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump promised that “help is on its way” to protesters in Iran. The military buildup comes as Iran has been shaken by widespread violent protests, »»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, held talks on Tuesday on ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of the economy, trade and investment, in support of shared developmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari driver Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah tops the list of participants in the 2026 Qatar International Rally, the second round of the Middle East Rally Championship for this year, which kicks off from February 4 to 7. A large field of 22 cars with participants from 12 countries will compe»»»

Citizens gathered on Tuesday for a protest outside the National Assembly building in Sofia, voicing opposition to Bulgaria participation in the Peace Council under the patronage of the United States. The protest was registered with Sofia Municipality and was organized on Facebook by the Solidarity »»»

"My friends are all like me. We all know someone who was killed in the protests." For Parisa, a 29-year-old from Tehran, the crackdown by security forces in Iran earlier this month was unlike anything she had witnessed before. "In the most widespread previous protests, I didn't personally know a si»»»

Dubai: Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Board Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said the UAE is currently experiencing a period known locally as “Dafwat AlTala’a”, a brief spell of relatively warmer weather that occurs during the winter»»»

Kampala: Uganda's star distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will defend his title at the Barcelona Half Marathon in 2026, Uganda Athletics confirmed. Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet said Kiplimo and compatriot Ezekiel Mutai are set to compete in the race, scheduled for Feb. 15. Fresh from winni»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​​​​​​The Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS), in collaboration with the Hikama Journal of Public Administration and Public Policy, held a three-day workshop entitled "Towards Palestinian Frameworks for Reconstruction in the Gaza Strip." The workshop took place in Doha a»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian average net monthly wage in November 2025 was 111,987 dinars, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. The average gross wage was 154,772 dinars. The median net wage in November was 86,702 dinars, meaning that 50 pct of the employed population rec»»»

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala arrives in the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy, on December 7. On Tuesday, he decried the plan for ICE agents to provide security in his city during the Winter Olympics. File Photo by Matteo Corner/EPA Jan. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are »»»

Tunis, Jan. 27 (TAP) - The weather on Tuesday night will be marked by passing clouds over most regions, becoming denser late at night in the north with scattered rain, which may be locally thundery in the far northwest.According to forecasts by the...»»»

Ankara: The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Syria's recovery would have a positive impact on the entire region. Erdogan added, in a speech Tuesday, that regional countries will feel the positive effects of Syria regaining stability and security. He expressed his satisfaction with »»»