BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will never pose a threat to other countries, no matter how developed and strong it becomes, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday. "China will not pose a threat to other countries, no matter how developed and strong it becomes," Xi Jinping said at a meeting with UK»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signaling a reset after years of strained ties. On the key day of his four-day visit to China, the first by a British prime »»»

Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Thursday that France will continue its efforts to support stability in Syria and strengthen regional security. Speaking ahead of a European Union meeting in Brussels, Barrot said Paris remains committed to maintaining regiona»»»

Libya’s Acting Oil and Gas Minister, Khalifa Abdel Sadig announced last Sunday (25 January) plans to drill between 70 and 100 new oil and gas wells this year at the Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES 2026) held in Tripoli from 24 to 26 January. He said this comes as part of the country’s strateg»»»

The unification ministry said Thursday pending bills granting the South Korean government control of non-military access to the DMZ do not conflict with the armistice. This photo, taken Jan. 11 from the border area of Paju, shows the flags of South Korea and North Korea flying on either side of the»»»

Cúcuta, Colombia: Investigators were battling thick fog in the Colombian mountains Thursday to reach the site of a plane crash that killed all 15 people on board, including a politician. Images shared online show the wreckage of the fuselage surrounded by bushes and mud. Locals and farmers were the»»»

The transition from the Bulgarian lev to the euro is advancing rapidly, with Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Iliya Lingorski reporting that over 67% of leva have already been withdrawn from circulation. Lingorski expects that by the end of this week, more than 90% of the nation»»»

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit deployed to Italy for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will not conduct patrols and will serve only in an advisory role, Washington’s ambassador said on Wednesday. The deployment has caused an outcry in Italy because of the Trump administration's often»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met at Victoria Governmental Palace on Thursday representatives of E.ON Romania SA and E.ON Energie Romania SA to discuss payment claims submitted by energy suppliers.Those attending the meeting included German Ambassador to Romania Angela Ganninger, head of the economic»»»

Decisions based on data, not ideology, are the most important and, at this moment, doubling energy resources is the only way to increase supply and reduce energy prices, Minister of Energy Bogdan Ivan told Thursday's panel "Can Europe Compete on Clean Power?", organized within the Davos Forum."The »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Berlin on Wednesday had talks with Vice-President of the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) Andrea Lindholz, focusing on developing a deeper relationship between the legislatures of the two countries, given the convergent positions voiced by Romania and Germany in Europea»»»

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta stated on Wednesday, after the meeting he had with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, that the discussions focused, among other things, on the priorities that the two countries have for the defense of the Eastern Flank, the increase in investments»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was received on Wednesday at the Federal Chancellery by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during his two-day official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.The welcoming ceremony, with military honors and the playing of the national anthems, took place on the platform»»»

The memorandum signed on Wednesday by the defense ministers of Germany and Romania demonstrates that the two countries assume a common responsibility when it comes to European security, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who is visiting Berl»»»

A new Kyrgyz Embassy building will be built in Astana, Kazakhstan. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). Deputies were presented with a draft law ratifying an agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Kazakhstan on the m»»»

Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has confirmed that former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was briefly taken to hospital after doctors raised concerns about his eye condition. Speaking to Geo News on Thursday, Tarar said eye»»»

Beijing, China: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said "really good progress" had been made on issues including tariffs and visa-free travel during his meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. "We made some really good progress on tariffs on visa-free travel to China and o»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communication Affairs, Omar Al-Omar, said Kuwait's hosting of the fifth general assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization next Wednesday represents a prominent international milestone reflecting global confidence in Kuwait's advanced digital rol»»»

Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) Syria’s energy officials on Wednesday discussed prospects for cooperation in electricity generation and technical support for Syria’s energy sector with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). According to the Ministry of Energy, Assistant Minis»»»

Beijing, China: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said "really good progress" had been made on issues including whisky tariffs and visa-free travel during his meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. "We made some really good progress on tariffs for whisky, on visa-free tr»»»

Cúcuta, Colombia: Investigators were battling thick fog in the Colombian mountains Thursday to reach the site of a plane crash that killed all 15 people on board, including a politician. Images shared online show the wreckage of the fuselage surrounded by bushes and mud. Locals and farmers were the»»»

In tonight's edition, Nigerian police clash with crowds angry about the way that hundreds of homes have been demolished in the Makoko floating village. Also, Kigali is suing the UK for the 100 million pounds due as part of an agreement with the former British government for the African na»»»

Tough draft legislation the center-right government has brought for debate in parliament will allow no opportunity for migrants who entered the country illegally to acquire legal status, Greece’s migration minister said. “Whoever is illegal right now will remain illegal and when they are located th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, »»»

In an interview with bTV on Thursday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party is pleased that its proposal for Election Code amendments had been adopted. On Wednesday, the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs adopted Vazrazhdane’s bill proposing amendments »»»

Over 1 billion soms have been allocated from the national budget in 2025 as part of the transition to a 12-year education system. Deputy Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Nurbek Akzholov, announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the following funds have been allocated: The dep»»»

Damascus, Jan. 29 (SANA) Syria’s Deputy Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs Omar Shaqrouq and Azerbaijan’s chargé d’affaires in Damascus, Alnur Shah Husseinov, discussed Wednesday ways to enhance cooperation in the energy sector and develop joint projects between the two countries. The talks»»»

Saudi Arabia is set to host a dialogue between various actors in the south of Yemen after a tumultuous two months in which half the country’s territory changed hands in a brief uprising by secessionists. Some see the discussions as a decisive step forward that could align the visions of rival south»»»

Deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan passed the bill ratifying the loan agreement «First Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Program» in its second reading. The document was signed between Kyrgyzstan and the OPEC Fund for International Development on September 22, 202»»»

As Hamas says it has received firm assurances from mediators, including the US, that the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will reopen, Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is working to slow the move as much as possible. Sources from Hamas t»»»

The second meeting in three months between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled an apparent rise in confidence and a shared push to fast-track the rebuilding of ties between Damascus and Moscow. Unlike their first meeting in October, which focused on the hi»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 28 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Wednesday inaugurated a newly renovated surgical wing at Amiri Hospital as part of the ministry's strategy to rehabilitate hospital wards and enhance surgical services.In a press statement, Dr. Al-Awadhi said this is the second surg»»»

President Iliana Iotova will meet with Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva and Deputy Ombudsman Maria Filipova on Thursday, as part of the constitutional procedure for appointing a caretaker government. The two meetings will be held behind closed doors. On Friday, Iotova will receive Bulgarian National Au»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” Doha will host the 49th Electoral General Assembly Meeting and the 119th and 120th Executive Office Meetings of the Arab Police Sports»»»

President Iliana Iotova will meet with Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva and Deputy Ombudsman Maria Filipova on Thursday, as part of the constitutional procedure for appointing a caretaker government. The two meetings will be held behind closed doors. On Friday, Iotova will receive Bulgarian National Au»»»

Israel demolishes the headquarter of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on January 20, 2026. On Wednesday, 11 countries condemned Israel for the move. File Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Britain, Canada, France and eight other a»»»

In 2025, infant mortality in Kyrgyzstan declined, while maternal mortality increased. It was reported at a meeting of the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry’s press center, the infant mortality rate stood at 13.5 per 1,000 live births, which is 4.2 percent lower than in the previous year»»»

HighlightsSir Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing Wednesday (January 29), as he begins the first full day of his three-day visit to China — the first by a UK prime minister since 2018. Travelling with a delegation of 60 business and cultural figures, the prime minist»»»

The death toll in the fire that broke out in two warehouses in Anandapur, on the southern outskirts of Kolkata, has reached 21, said police on Wednesday. About 27 people are still missing, and a search is on to find them. Meanwhile, police have arrested Gangadhar Das, the owner of the burnt-down Pu»»»

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has introduced a new Aerospace and Defence Policy, aiming to develop the state as a major hub for aerospace and defence manufacturing. The policy announced on Wednesday, is expected to boost investment, generate employment, and accelerate industrial development acro»»»

Washington, DC: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised the possibility of preemptive action against Iran, telling lawmakers that Tehran's leadership is currently at its weakest point in decades, as Washington continues to reinforce its military posture across the Middle East. And so I think it's »»»

On a frigid night in Canada's oil capital, Jordan Fritz joined a rally of thousands for a separatist movement once considered a sideshow, but which is now drawing interest from US President Donald Trump's allies. "We need the Americans' support," said Fritz, a burly, bearded man with the flag of Al»»»

France will join a push to include Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards on the European Union's list of terrorist organisations, French officials said Wednesday, citing the Iranian regime's deadly crackdown on protests that has left thousands dead. France is to back a move led by Italy for the Euro»»»

An area of the Sicilian town of Niscemi was declared off limits after a four-kilometre long stretch of the hillside collapsed on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of some 1,500 people. Though there were no deaths or injuries, experts say the gulf could extend -- and topple more houses -- when it rains»»»

The EU must strengthen its military capabilities and seek new alliances now that the US no longer considers Europe its primary area of concern, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said. Speaking at the European Defence Agency’s annual conference on Wednesday, Kallas said that “Europe needs to adap»»»

NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (KUNA) -- Ambassador of Kuwait to India Mishal Al-Shemali said Wednesday that the Arab-Indian Cooperation Forum is a bridge to strategic partnership for a bright future. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Ambassador Al-Shemali said that the ministerial meeting, to be»»»

New Delhi, Jan 28 (KUNA) -- Deputy Chief Minister of Indian state of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, and five others were killed Wednesday morning due to aircraft crash in Pune district of the state.The Press Trust of India said quoting officials that the incident occurred when the plane carrying 66-years»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Wednesday held the first round of their political and security dialogue at NATO headquarters in Brussels.Kuwait's side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-S»»»

Hamas has said that it is ready to fully hand over governance of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee under US President Donald Trump's peace plan. The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) was created as part of a shaky ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel backed by W»»»

Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s demand that it “make a deal,” declaring that it is “200 percent” ready to defend itself if Trump launches military strikes. The US president has threatened Tehran with a “far worse” attack than that on its nuclear facilities last summer. In a post on T»»»