The US Department of War has deployed a “big armada” of warships and other military assets near Iran, US President Donald Trump has stated, while insisting that diplomacy remains an option. Earlier this month, Trump reportedly came close to ordering strikes on Iranian targets in response to a viole»»»

Chinese chemicals major Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co. is planning a $2 billion investment in Egypt’s phosphate ore industry, as part of a proposed integrated mining and downstream chemicals project in the Golden Triangle Economic Zone, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said. The pr»»»

Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva met with European Union Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Rémi Duflot, the ministry’s press service reported. During the meeting, the minister noted that Kyrgyzstan’s school education system is undergoing deep transformational changes aimed at updating curricula, »»»

The global rule of law is frequently coming under threat, the president of the International Criminal Court warned on Tuesday, vowing to stand up for justice and victims of atrocities. At a ceremony marking the opening of the ICC's judicial year, Tomoko Akane said international justice was facing a»»»

Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said efforts had been underway for some time to reach a ceasefire, noting that the current truce was implemented “at the request of the US military.” “We are ready to implement the agreement in the near term, and there is under»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian armed forces continue to advance in all directions in the special military operation zone, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces Valery Gerasimov said on Tuesday. Gerasimov inspected the Zapad battlegroup in the special operation zone, was briefed on the »»»

Seoul said Tuesday it will dispatch trade officials to Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump, seen here at the White House on Jan. 20, announced he was raising tariffs on South Korean goods. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- South Korea will dispatch a deleg»»»

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose to SAR 4.7 trillion ($1.25 trillion) by the end of 2024, up from SAR 2.6 trillion ($693 billion) in 2016, the year the Vision 2030 reform program was launched, representing growth of more than double i»»»

Hundreds gathered to say farewell to two popular pandas departing Tokyo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved bears for the first time in 50 years as ties between the Asian neighbors fray. Panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao were transported by truck out of Ueno Zoological Ga»»»

On Monday, Israel’s military said it had identified and recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, a police officer and the final Israeli whose body was still being held in Gaza, bringing the most symbolically charged hostage crisis to a close. While the release of Gvili’s body marks the end of an importa»»»

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference opened on Monday in Riyadh, bringing together labor ministers, policymakers and experts from around the world. The event reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing r»»»

At a ceremonial reception held by the Indian Embassy in Bishkek to mark the 77th Republic Day, it was announced that India will hand over modern medical equipment to Kyrgyzstan for the treatment of oncological diseases. Representatives of the diplomatic corps, government agencies, cultural and arti»»»

Three people were killed on Monday in Israeli strikes -- one in the southern city of Tyre and two later in Kfar Rumman near the city of Nabatiyeh. Hezbollah's Al-Manar television said the Tyre strike killed Sheikh Ali Noureddine, "who previously worked at Al-Manar channel as a presenter of religiou»»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seen together in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, when their governments signed a free trade agreement. Photo courtesy of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen/X Jan. 27 (UPI) -- India and the European Union »»»

France's president will meet the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris on Wednesday for "a working lunch", his office said Tuesday. Emmanuel Macron will "reaffirm European solidarity and France's support for Denmark, Greenland, their sovereignty and their territorial integrity", the presidency »»»

The EU has just voted to cut itself off from Russian gas by 2027 – at the very moment its gas prices are surging again and storage sites are being drained faster than usual. What began as a political pledge to “de‑risk” from Moscow is now a legal commitment, backed by heavy penalties for those who »»»

Since 2011, Egypt has been facing great challenges that ranged from irregular loss of electricity, failure to commit to our obligations to international Oil companies, to an annual brain drain and bleeding of foreign currency. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi took over the country inheriting its long»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhiآ received on Tuesday copies of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Gambia to the State of Qatar HE Omar Jah and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera. The Minis»»»

Following the directives of the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to celebrate the close ties with Kuwait, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as the guidance »»»

Ex-Prime Minister of Bulgaria and former co-chair of "We Continue the Change" Kiril Petkov has reaffirmed that he will not take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections and will not appear on the party’s candidate lists, insisting that this position is neither new nor tactical. In a post on his»»»

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China seeks to uphold the UN-based world order, in remarks as he met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing. His comments come after Donald Trump unveiled plans for his new "Board of Peace" this month, which has sparked concerns the US president wants »»»

The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a major free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. In a statement, the European Commission said the deal would strengthen economic and political ties between the world’s second and fourth largest economies, at a»»»

President Iliana Yotova said the timetable for her upcoming meetings is almost finalized. She confirmed that the first meeting will be with National Assembly Speaker Raya Nazaryan today. Yotova stressed that she will act in full compliance with the Constitution, describing this approach not only as»»»

Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Irineu Darau and French Ambassador to Romania Nicolas Warnery discussed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative within a meeting, analysing opportunities to strengthen European industrial capacities through projects capable »»»

President Nicusor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met at Cotroceni Palace on Monday to discuss preparations for the Prime Minister's two-day official visit to Germany, as well as Romania's 2026 budget, the Presidential Administration announced.According to government sources, the draft budget i»»»

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta, met on Monday with Raymond Piselli, Vice President for International Strategic Operations of the American company Lockheed Martin, in which they discussed, among other things, the development of the defense industry.According to a press release from th»»»

The Minister of Defense, Radu Miruta presented to the Government on Monday a list of 21 weapons projects through the SAFE project, totaling 9.53 billion euros.Miruta explained that the SAFE project is very advantageous for Romania, but drew attention to the fact that the national defense industry m»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Radu Miruta said the SAFE Programme would be discussed both at his meeting with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and in talks between Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as part of the visit to Berlin scheduled for»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan will pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on Tuesday and Wednesday, during which he will be welcomed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and will hold talks with him.The visit agenda also includes meetings with representatives of the Federal Parliamen»»»

Israel is preparing for talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security deal, seeking to extend US military support even as Israeli leaders signal they are planning for a future with reduced American cash grants, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Gil Pinchas, speaking to the FT»»»

New Delhi: India and the European Union announced Tuesday the “mother of all deals”, a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world’s t»»»

Beirut: President of the Republic of Lebanon H E General Joseph Aoun met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored avenues for further supporting and»»»

Thailand has launched its pavilion at Gulfood 2026, underscoring its position as a leading global supplier of certified premium halal food. The pavilion showcases a diverse range of export-ready food and beverage products, targeting growing demand in key markets at both the Dubai World Trade Centre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, participated in the opening of the fifth edition of the Future Real Estate Forum 2026, held under the theme “Expanding Horizons and Thriving Real Estate”. The forum is taking place in the capital city of Riyadh, K»»»

Beirut, Jan. 26 (SANA) — Qatar’s Minister of State at the Foreign Ministry Mohammad bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi on Monday announced the launch of a project to support the voluntary and safe return of displaced Syrians from Lebanon to their homeland, in cooperation with the International Organization »»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties. The accord, which touches a whopping 2 billion people, was concluded after nearly two decades of negotiations. It was dubbed the “mother of al»»»

The European Union and India are set to announce a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Monday that negotiations had been wrapped up and the deal finalised. Europea»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured Seashore Group and BOOM Waste Treatment Company in recognition of their cooperation in carrying out environmental pollution removal works in one of the areas of the country. The honouring ceremony»»»

Riyadh: The State of Qatar took part yesterday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently underway in Riyadh. The two-day summit has drawn policymakers, business leaders and labour experts from across the world, with participation from over »»»

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Spain H E Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi took part in a reception hosted by H M King Felipe VI of Spain at the Royal Palace for the accredited ambassadors. During the event, the Ambassador met with H M the King of Spain, Prime Minister H E Dr. Pedro Sa»»»

Secretary-General of Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi called on Sunday so-called "mujahideen" fighters to prepare for "total war" in support of Iran amid the rising tensions between Tehran and the United States. Officials acknowledged the arrival of a US aircraft carrier to the regio»»»

Al Ain: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets and the first batch of university officer cadets at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the graduates and wished them success in»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi yesterday held meetings with Minister of Justice of the Republic of Turkiye H E Yilmaz Tunc (pictured) and Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals of the People’s Democratic Republi»»»

Seoul: South Korea's government on Tuesday held emergency talks after US President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods, including cars, lumber and pharmaceuticals. Trump said Monday that he would tariff raises on the goods, accusing South Korea of ​​not living up to an ea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) yesterday launched a new package of artificial intelligence (AI) services, in line with the Authority’s Strategic Plan (2024-2030), which aims to build a pioneering customs authority that delivers smart and secure services. Minister of Finance, H »»»

An early-morning gas leak is the leading cause of a powerful explosion and fire that tore through the Violanta biscuit factory in the central Greek city of Trikala, killing five workers, according to initial findings by the fire service, which has ruled out sabotage. The blast occurred at 3.56 a.m.»»»

Doha, Qatar: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga yesterday said the opening of the institution’s new office in Doha marks a significant step in deepening cooperation between the World Bank and the State of Qatar, with a focus on mobilising investment, supporting youth and accelerating development»»»

On January 26, a meeting with representatives of Heze Peony Development Service Center (China) took place at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. The Heze Peony Development Service Center is»»»

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry filed on Monday a complaint against Israel at the United Nations Security Council over its repeated violation of its sovereignty. The complaint detailed violations committed by Israel in from October to December 2025.It documented 542 violations in October, 691 in Novembe»»»