New to Dubai, rented a flat — then missing Ejari lands him in trouble: Know the UAE rules
Dubai: George arrived in Dubai with a suitcase, a job offer, and plans to settle in the UAE. The name is illustrative, but the situation he encountered reflects what many newcomers experience when renting their first home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Within a week,»»»
Rethinking money management to lower stress and regain control
Financial stress is widespread. Affecting both low and high earners, it has become constant background noise. Stress typically arises from the gap between income and spending and uncertainty about long-term outcomes. This anxiety often appears as post-spending guilt, relationship tension, or a loss»»»
President of Republic calls for immediate, on-the-ground action to assist flood victims
Tunis, Jan. 24 (TAP) - President Kais Saied presided, on Friday afternoon at Carthage Palace, over a meeting that brought together Prime Minister, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of National Defence, Khaled Shili, Minister of the Interior, Khaled...»»»
TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
TikTok's new US joint venture has made changes to its privacy policy that include expanding the type of location data the company can collect from its 200 million American users. The new policy was published after investors closed a deal with TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance on Thursday to run the »»»
No Schengen visa needed! Indians can now visit this Europe hotspot
If the Schengen visa paperwork has ever made you pause your Europe plans, here’s a welcome alternative: Albania is opening its doors to Indian passport holders with simpler entry rules and budget-friendly Mediterranean charm. Often called the Land of Eagles, Albania offers turquoise coastlines, his»»»
2 killed in alleged drug-vessel strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean - UPI.com
U.S. Southern Command said it sank an alleged drug vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, which killed two crew members, while a third survived. Screengrab from U.S. Southern Command video Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Two were killed and another survived a lethal kinetic strike on an alleged drug vessel in t»»»
India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms
European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be chief guests at India's Republic Day celebrations next Monday. Besides state banquets and the ceremonial pomp of the event, the two leaders will have a more pressing item on their »»»
JD Vance says more progress on abortion is coming - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Pro-life advocates march during the 53rd annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance told March for Life participants that he understands their frustration but assured them that more progress »»»
'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war
It had been a normal day for 18-year-old twins Makarem and Ikram when their school came under fire. Makarem was in an English literature class and Ikram was in a science lesson when they heard "strange sounds" coming from outside the school in Sudan. Then the shelling started. Makarem says her shou»»»
Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
"Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic," says Alberto Montavez Montes, a shop-owner opposite Córdoba city hall, where the Spanish and Andalusian flags have been hanging at half-mast. Now, though things feel diff»»»
Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory
Canada's Arctic is a massive, treacherous, and largely inhospitable place, stretched out over nearly 4 million square kilometres of territory - but with a small population roughly equal to Blackburn in England or Syracuse, New York. "You can take a map of continental Europe, put it on the Canadian »»»
Israeli glider drops a sound bomb near a Lebanese Army deployment position in Adaisseh border town: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider drops a sound bomb near a Lebanese Army deployment position in Adaisseh border town: Al-Manar reporter 23-01-2026 23:00 PM L»»»
From flights to hotels, what a BTS concert could unlock for the Middle East
Dubai: Few global shows command the kind of cross-border pull that BTS does. A potential tour stop in cities such as Dubai or Riyadh would test the Middle East’s growing ambition to convert entertainment into a durable economic engine. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.B»»»
Five people killed in suicide attack in N. Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- At least five people lost their lives and 10 others injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province bordering Afghanistan.The attack targeted the residence of a peace committee member in Dera Ismail Khan District, spokesperson for KPK»»»
Avalanche kills 9 people in N. Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- At least nine people were killed and a child was injured as an avalanche struck a house in a remote area of Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.The district administrative chief, Deputy Commissioner Rao Hashim Azeem said, in a statement to the press on »»»
30 opposition activists killed in Uganda vote-related violence
RABAT, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- Chief of Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) Muhoozi Kainerugaba said Friday that 30 opposition supporters were killed and more than 2,000 others detained during the "acts of violence" that broke out after the presidential elections. Blaming the acts of violence on the oppo»»»
Kuwait Embassy in Washington cautions nationals against winter storm
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington urged its nationals on Friday to keep vigilant for a massive winter storm that is forecast to hit mid-west and eastern coastal states this weekend.It is advisable for all nationals to abide by the safety instructions and »»»
US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence, report – Ya Libnan
Share: A general view shows al-Firdous Square in Baghdad, Iraq July 27, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad By Maha El Dahan, Timour Azhari and Humeyra Pamuk Washington has threatened senior Iraqi politicians with sanctions targeting the Iraqi state – including potentially its critical oil revenues – should a»»»
Is China quietly winning the AI race?
Every month, hundreds of millions of users flock to Pinterest looking for the latest styles. One paged titled "the most ridiculous things" is filled with plenty of wacky ideas to inspire creatives - Crocs repurposed as flower pots. Cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. A gingerbread house made of vegetabl»»»
British PM Starmer objects to Trump's NATO cowardice claims - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) on Friday said President Donald Trump should apologize for disparaging comments that he made about NATO allies on Thursday. File Photo courtesy British Embassy Washington | License Photo Jan. 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump insulted NATO member states by s»»»
Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories calls for halt to Bill
A Bill aimed at enshrining in law the government's Chagos deal will not be debated in the Lords as previously planned. The legislation, which would see the archipelago in the Indian Ocean handed to Mauritius with the UK leasing back a key military base for £101m a year, was due to take place on Mon»»»
Hamas Disarmament, Reconstruction Plan Hinge on Gaza Truce Understandings
Attention is once again turning to the stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as momentum builds toward its long-delayed implementation and questions mount over how its most contentious provisions will be handled, notably those concerning the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstructi»»»
Jury selection for Luigi Mangione trial set for September
A date has been set for jury selection in the highly anticipated trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. At a hearing in Manhattan federal court on Friday, Judge Margaret Garnett set the jury selection process to begin 8 Septem»»»
2,000-plus flights canceled ahead of large winter storm - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Passengers wait to check bags at the American Airlines counter at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on December 22. A large winter storm expected this weekend has prompted cancellations at many airports throughout the country. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo»»»
US Buildup Balances Iran Deterrence, Day-After Risks
As the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, several destroyers, and fighter aircraft, are expected to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days, a familiar but increasingly pressing question is back in play: Is Washington preparing the ground for another strike on Iran, or orchestrating a calib»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- 1899 -- British Political Agent in the Arabian Gulf, General Malcolm Meade signed a protectorate treaty with State of Kuwait ruler Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, better known as Mubarak Al-Kabeer. 1923 -- The first Public Library opened in State of Kuwait. Sheikh Yusuf bin Essa c»»»
Trump Board of Peace Excludes Canada as Carney Pushes Back on America First
US President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join a newly established Board of Peace, originally set up to oversee the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as the White House moves to broaden the body into what it envisions as»»»
Iraqi PM meets US envoy on Syria
BAGHDAD, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Al-Sudani discussed with US Ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack the situation in Syria and the joint efforts to combat terrorism.During the meeting, Al-Sudani underscored the importance of security in neighboring Syri»»»
UK, Danish PMs discuss Greenland
LONDON, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen and held phone talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss the security in the Arctic region, including around Greenland.He hosted Frederiksen at Chequers - his country residence in»»»
US applauds Iraqi leadership on ISIS -- Rubio
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States welcomes the Government of Iraq's initiative to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities in Iraq, following recent instability in northeast Syria. "The United States appreciates the Iraqi government's leadership a»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
3271526 KUWAIT -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chairs the 44th meeting of the ministerial committee on major development projects. 3271508 DAVOS -- US President Donald Trump signs the Board of Peace charter, formalizing a framework to support stability »»»
Tunisian security forces gun down four terrorists
TUNIS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Four terrorists have been killed in a security operation in the Kasserine governorate, west Tunisia.The security services tracked down the terrorists and killed them at a location near Majel Bel Abbes district, the Tunisian Ministry of Interior said in a press release on Thu»»»
Tunisia/Iran: Shared determination to scaling up bilateral cooperation
Tunis, Jan 23 (TAP) - Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh and Iran's Ambassador to Tunisia Mir Masoud Hosseinian underscored at a meeting on Friday, their shared determination to scaling up bilateral...»»»
Poll: 63% disapprove of the job ICE is doing; Trump approval at 34% - UPI.com
1 of 6 | An anti-ICE sign stands in a snow bank on Friday as organizers are calling for an "economic blackout" as they urge Minnesotans to avoid shopping and stay home from work in Minnesota. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 23 (UPI) -- A survey released Friday found that 63% of regis»»»
US mulling complete troop withdrawal from Syria – WSJ
The US is considering a complete withdrawal of its troops from Syria, the Wall Street Journal has claimed, citing unnamed officials. According to the publication, this has been prompted by the advance by Syrian government forces last week that has considerably weakened the US-backed Kurdish-dominat»»»
Klasener clinches CSI5* Jump-Off at Father Amir's Prix
Doha: Germany's Christopher Klasener delivered a sensational victory in the CSI5* 155 cm Jump-Off at the third round of the HH The Father Amir's Prix at Al Shaqab yesterday, edging out world number two Scott Brash to claim the biggest win of his career. Riding Popeye vd Bisschop, the 32-year-old pr»»»
Public Diplomacy as a Tool of Deterrence: How Iran Resorted to Popular Mobilization at a Moment of Threat - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Public Diplomacy as a Tool of Deterrence: How Iran Resorted to Popular Mobilization at a Moment of Threat 23-01-2026 22:38 PM Diplomacy in »»»
Long-serving Rep. Steny Hoyer endorses Adrian Boafo as successor - UPI.com
1 of 4 | After meeting with President Joe Biden, Rep. Steny Hoyer (C) speaks outside of the West Wing at the White House on September 17, 2024, in Washington, D.C. On Friday, he endorsed his former campaign manager, Adrian Boafo, in his bid for the House seat representing Maryland's 5th Congression»»»
Health officials say no evidence of mystery brain illness in New Brunswick
A report by Canadian officials has found no evidence of a new disease after hundreds of reports of neurological symptoms led to claims of a mystery brain condition. The results of the investigation by New Brunswick's Chief Medical Officer of Health add to a growing body of research that suggests pa»»»
Two arrested over explosive device attack outside Athens health care store
Police arrested two foreigners on Thursday over an improvised explosive device attack outside a health care store in Athens that caused minor injuries and material damage, authorities said. Authorities investigated the explosion, which took place on October 7 outside a health care store in the Ilis»»»
Abu Dhabi to host Murona Forum 2026 on emergency and crisis management
Abu Dhabi will host the Murona Forum 2026, organised by the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi, bringing together a high-level group of local and international leaders and experts to discuss best practices and innovative approaches in emergency, crisis and disaster mana»»»
Death toll rises to 71 in Karachi, Pakistan, Gul Plaza blaze - UPI.com
The death toll rose to 71 and likely will go higher from the Gul Plaza fire that occurred Saturday night in Karachi, Pakistan. Photo by Shahzaib Akber/EPA Jan. 23 (UPI) -- An updated report Friday elevates to 71 the death toll from last week's plaza fire in Karachi, Pakistan, that was made worse by»»»
Watch: Montana town perplexed by mystery of three bikes on a log - UPI.com
Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Residents of a Montana town are at a loss to explain a years-long local mystery -- the presence of three bicycles on a log in the Missouri River. The three bikes have been wedged on top of the log in Great Falls since at least the fall of 2020, and despite efforts to solve the myst»»»
Watch: TSA's most unusual finds of 2025 include turtles in a bra - UPI.com
Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration said the most unusual items found at U.S. airport security checkpoints in 2025 include a replica bomb and turtles in a bra. The TSA released its list of the top 10 most unusual items seized at airport security in 2025, with the number one »»»
Zelensky Ready to Trade Millions of Ukrainian Lives for Political Survival
Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to stay relevant, claiming at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Ukraine can defend western Europe, Yulia Semke, a leading European and international studies expert at the Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik. "In his claims about being ready to defend Europe —»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Mozambique, conveys condolences over flood victims
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Mozambique over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries and caused substantial damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) convey»»»
UAE condemns terrorist attack on military centre in Northeastern Nigeria
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a military centre in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries among members of the armed forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its str»»»
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen is visiting Greenland's capital Nuuk for talks with the territory's leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, after a rollercoaster week that saw US President Donald Trump roll back his threats to forcibly take over the Arctic island and agree to further negotiations. Tensions had »»»
Perama residents rally to get rid of huge fuel storage tanks, citing recent blaze
Residents of the Piraeus suburb of Perama on Friday joined in a large protest organized by municipal authorities to seek the removal of large fuel storage tanks from the area on public safety grounds, following a fire that broke out near them early Sunday. Perama Mayor Yiannis Lagoudakos said munic»»»
Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks
It's "extraordinary", says shark researcher Chris Pepin-Neff: four shark bites within 48 hours, and three of them within a 15-kilometre stretch of Australia's east coast. On 18 January, a 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital with critical injuries after being attacked while swimming in Sydney Harb»»»