RIYADH: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has held meetings in Riyadh with her Saudi and Yemeni counterparts to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in the education sector. Al Khater met Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Yousef bi»»»

The Bulgarian Air Force has kicked off the year with an impressive display of aerial activity, taking to the skies for the first flights of 2026. For the first time, newly acquired F-16 Block 70 fighters from the United States flew alongside Bulgaria’s MiG-29 jets, marking a milestone in the countr»»»

The body of a 25-year-old man who had been reported missing from the northern Athens suburb of Maroussi since Monday was found Thursday evening in nearby Agia Paraskevi, bringing a tragic end to the search. A search team located the man’s body after launching an operation at the request of his fami»»»

Abu Dhabi: January 17 is observed in the UAE as the Day of Resolve, a national milestone that symbolises the country’s strength, unity, and unwavering preparedness in the face of threats. The occasion recalls the terrorist attack on Abu Dhabi in 2022, when the Houthi militia targeted civilian sites»»»

A trend in Central Asia seems to be gaining momentum in which the appetite for building large energy infrastructure is waning in Favor of developing smaller-scale projects that are faster and more cost-efficient to complete. »»»

The women’s freestyle wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in the Ivan Yarygin Cup in Russia. The press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports reported. The 37th tournament will be held in Krasnoyarsk from January 29 to February 1. Twenty sets of medals will be awarded to»»»

The prices of fuel and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan have dropped by 1-1.5 soms. Kanat Eshatov, a representative of the Association of Oil Traders, reported. According to him, Russian oil refineries offer seasonal discounts on fuel every year at the end of December. «This year, wholesale fuel prices fel»»»

DOHA: As part of its commitment to social responsibility and charitable support, General Takaful Company made a donation to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs during a special event held at the Company’s headquarters. The event reflected both organisations’ shared commitment to s»»»

Doha: Under the patronage of Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces H E Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Manaai and in the presence of Deputy Chief of Staff for Education Maj Gen (Pilot) Salem Abdullah Al-Dosari, the Candidate Training Centre celebrated the graduation of the Foundational Cours»»»

Bucharest: President of Romania H E Nicusor Dan received the credentials of H E Dr. Rashid bin Abdullah Al Kuwari as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Romania. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of R»»»

DOHA: Celebrated worldwide on January 16, International Spicy Food Day turns up the heat on the plates, celebrating bold flavours and fiery spices that shape cuisines and cultures across the globe. In Qatar, where culinary traditions meet an extraordinary mix of global influences, spicy food has be»»»

Doha: The Katara International Amber Exhibition 2026 will conclude today (January 16) at the Katara Cultural Village. The exhibition witnessed a remarkable turnout from the public, amber enthusiasts, and those interested in its culture and history. Exhibitors also widely praised the high level of o»»»

On Jan. 16, 1919, the United States went legally "dry" when the 36th state ratified the 18th Amendment. 1 of 2 | New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach (R) watches agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during the height of prohibition. On January 16, 1919, the United States»»»

In a controversial move just months ahead of the parliamentary elections, Bulgaria’s parliamentary majority is pushing through sweeping changes to the voting system that would eliminate machine voting and replace electronic vote counting with manual scanning of paper ballots. The proposals, discuss»»»

Egyptian experts and tourism workers expressed satisfaction on Friday after the administration of President Donald Trump said its decision to place new restrictions on visa applicants does not impact US visitor visas but only immigrant visas. On Wednesday, Fox News reported that the State Departmen»»»

DOHA, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed several regional and international developments of mutual interest over the phone on Friday.During the phone conversation, they underlined the significance of exchanging viewpoints and consultat»»»

Doha: The 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) witnessed yesterday, the qualifying rounds for the falconry championship in the “Gyrfalcon Gyrfalcon” and “Gyrfalcon Shaheen” categories, with 20 falconers qualifying for the championship finals in both categories. The fe»»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has warned of a potential shortage of irrigation water during the 2026 growing season. According to the ministry, climate change and reduced rainfall could lead to water scarcity in several regions of the country. F»»»

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was transferred to prison on Thursday to begin serving a 27-year sentence for orchestrating a failed coup, under conditions described by a court as “more favourable.” The 70-year-old was convicted over efforts to overturn his 2022 election loss to&»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the Golden Jubilee celebration marking the founding of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Qatar was represented by a delegation headed by Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin »»»

Doha: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art announces the opening of Dirwaza, a unique event and community art project celebrating creativity, inclusion, and cultural identity. Developed in close collaboration with community partners, Dirwaza opens the door to a shared journey of artistic expression, d»»»

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Election technology should not replace political debate and the clash of ideas, said Tomislav Donchev, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth, during Friday's Question Time in Parliament. He was replying to a question from the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria »»»

The Muslim Brotherhood is facing growing international isolation after US President Donald Trump moved to designate its branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations. Argentina has joined the list of countries banning the Brotherhood, announcing on Thursday that it had added the»»»

The US attack on Venezuela and abduction of President Nicolas Maduro amounts to an act of war, the South American country’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab has told RT. American forces carried out a series of airstrikes on the Venezuelan capital of Caracas and several other regions of the count»»»

Romania is participating, over January 15-18, in the International Tourism Fair in Vienna - Ferien-Messe Wien, where Banat's candidacy for the title of European Gastronomic Region in 2028 will also be promoted."We are really dependent on the Vienna fair. There are times during the year when we have»»»

Romania's industrial production declined 0.5% in the first 11 months of 2025 year-on-year, seasonally adjusted, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The overall decrease happened on decreases in mining and quarrying (-1.1%) and manufacturing (-0.7%).»»»

Unicredt and the European Investment Fund (EIF) signed on Wednesday in Vienne one of the most ample transactions for InvestEU guarantee through which the support offered to small and medium enterprises (SME) in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will increase significantly.According to a press releas»»»

One in four Romanian employees was in a psychological risk and burnout zone in 2025, according to the Romanian Employee Well-being Index, conducted by RoCoach and Novel Research on a national sample of 1,000 employees from urban areas.Although more than 41% of Romanian employees managed to maintain»»»

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare signed on Thursday a second financing contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) worth EUR 500 million, to support the construction of the Sibiu - Pitesti Motorway, the Finance Ministry announced."Today, January 15, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare signed th»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan established, on Thursday, through a decision, the duties that Deputy Prime Minister Radu Miruta, Minister of National Defense, will have, in order to ensure the fulfillment of the major priorities of the government program.According to the decision published on Thursday »»»

Greece and Romania, bound by long-standing historical and cultural ties, share common values that highlight the power of culture as a bridge of friendship and mutual understanding, the Greek Embassy said on Thursday, on National Culture Day.National Culture Day was marked in Bucharest by the Greek »»»

Despite global economic and financial uncertainty, Romania continues on its path of development and steady modernization, Apostolic Nuncio to Romania Monsignor Giampiero Gloder, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Romania, said Thursday."In the year that ended, Romania completed a complex el»»»

Romania will strengthen its role in NATO, with the Strategic Partnership with the United States remaining a cornerstone of foreign policy in 2026, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday.He added that Romania will propose to the United States a substantial agenda of economic projects beneficial to b»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received on Thursday, at Victoria Palace, the Turkish Minister of Internal Affairs, Ali Yerlikaya, who was on an official visit to Romania, in which context he welcomed the sustained dynamics of bilateral cooperation in recent years in political, economic and security te»»»

The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe's push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, ...»»»

Turkey plans to deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania as part of NATO's enhanced air policing missions, the defence ministry said on Thursday, https://www.reuters.com/ ...»»»

Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Thursday, live on Digi24, that Romania is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and has raised the travel alert to the highest level, 9/9, for Romanian citizens. Toiu said that “some of the non-essential mission personnel” in Iran have started to return to the »»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- U.S. President Donald Trump voiced support for a recently appointed Palestinian government of technocrats to run the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of launching the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement."As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appoin»»»

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday's presidential election, the electoral agency says. The results announced on Friday morning put Museveni in the lead with 76% of the votes, based on results from 45% of the country's polling stations. He»»»

Saudi Arabia is set to transform its financial landscape by fully opening its stock market, known as Tadawul, to all foreign investors. This move, announced by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), eliminates longstanding restrictions that previously limited direct access to qualified foreign investo»»»

Doha: Participants at the 4th Private Sector Social Responsibility and Its Role in Sustainable Development Conference have adopted the Doha Declaration 2026, outlining a long-term roadmap to align business profitability with sustainability and social impact. The two-day conference, hosted by the Qa»»»

Even the most optimistic advocates of change in Gaza’s system of governance did not expect the list for the proposed Gaza Administration Committee to include figures long described as among Hamas’s fiercest opponents. Many Palestinians, across factional and popular lines, were surprised by the emer»»»

Gosuslugi, Russia's system of government digital services, will undergo a comprehensive transformation aimed at making it user-friendlier, while maintaining the “single window” approach, which made it very popular among Russians. »»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), in partnership with Al Noor Center for the Blind, launched yesterday, the 'Digital Safety Booklet for Persons with Visual Disabilities', written in Braille. This initiative comes as part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity indica»»»

India's aviation watchdog has launched an investigation after an Air India plane's engine sucked in a cargo container while taxiing at the Delhi airport. No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs. The New York-bound Airbus A350 had returned to Delhi»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with member of the Hellenic Parliament H E Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and areas of cooperation in environment and climate change, in a»»»

Authorities in Hong Kong on Thursday announced that the final death toll in the Tai Po district fire has reached 168. All deceased have been identified and no individuals remain unaccounted for. File Photo by Leung Man Hei/EPA Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The death toll from November's Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fi»»»