The External Regions Directorate of the Criminal Security Sector at Abu Dhabi Police has implemented an awareness initiative aimed at promoting a culture of compliance with applicable laws and regulations among workers, while educating them about methods of electronic fraud. The initiative forms pa»»»

Manila: A ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 10 still missing, the coast guard said. Search-and-rescue efforts were expected to continue through the night, Philippine Coast Guard spokeswoman Noemie Cayabyab told AF»»»

The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians" when they are deployed to opposition-held areas of the country. "Inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civil»»»

Dubai: XRG is stepping up its push into global gas markets with a larger investment in one of the world’s biggest LNG export facilities, strengthening ties with the United States while securing long-term exposure to fast-growing demand for liquefied natural gas. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

Governments around the world are rethinking how economies grow as markets evolve faster than traditional policy cycles can respond. Models built on scale and efficiency alone are no longer sufficient. In this shifting landscape, one insight has become increasingly clear: Creative industries are no »»»

GERB Party leader conferred here on Monday with US Congressman Pat Fallon, a Republican from Texas. Outgoing Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev and outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov took part in the meeting. "The strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the US is key to the security and stabil»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 13 Dead as Winter Storm Strikes Broad Swath of US and Extreme Cold Moves in 26-01-2026 15:18 PM At least 13 people have died and nearly a m»»»

DOHA: Qatar's public transport operator, Mowasalat (Karwa), has conducted a public trial of a self-driving robotaxi at Old Doha Port, allowing selected members of the public to experience autonomous mobility in a controlled, real-world environment. The trial, held on January 26, involved participan»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s January visit to China marked the most significant thaw in bilateral relations in nearly a decade, but its implications extend well beyond Ottawa and Beijing. At its core, the visit highlighted a growing challenge for US allies: how to pursue economic stability»»»

Sharjah: The University of Sharjah (UoS) has emerged as the top-ranked university in the UAE across four academic disciplines in the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings 2026, reinforcing its growing regional and global standing. The latest results place UoS first nationally in law, social»»»

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Law No. 1 of 2026 establishing the Rental Dispute Resolution Centre in the emirate, replacing the existing Rental Disputes Committee. The new law aims to strengthen the legislative framework regul»»»

Cisarua, Indonesia: The death toll in a massive Indonesian landslide rose to 17 on Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment to search for dozens still missing days after heavy rain unleashed a torrent of mud. People gathered near the site in Java's West Bandung region, desperately awaiting news of t»»»

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will head to China and Japan late Tuesday, his spokesman confirmed, on what would be the first official visit to Beijing by a British premier since 2018. "He will depart for his travel to China and Japan on Tuesday night," the Downing Street spokesman told rep»»»

London: The price of gold hit fresh records Monday after reaching $5,000 an ounce for the first time on rising global uncertainty and turmoil set off by US President Donald Trump's policies. Gold reached $5,111.07 an ounce having topped the key landmark in Asian trading hours. "It vaulted over the »»»

The Innovation and Growth Ministry has presented on its official website its BGrowth vision for a comprehensive transformation of the institution from a traditional administration into a modern national accelerator which, according to the Ministry’s press release, will operate at the pace of busine»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow has not yet heard a public reaction of the United States to Russia's proposal to transfer $1 billion from its frozen assets to the Board of Peace, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to send »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine will not become a member of the European Union in 2027 because its accession would "kill" the EU, but some kind of interim status for the country cannot be ruled out, Ralf Niemeyer, head of the German Council for the Constitution and Sovereignty, told RIA Novosti. "If Ukr»»»

The display of a 30-meter Ukrainian flag on Prague’s Charles Bridge was an “unnecessary provocation,” the head of the Czech parliament’s lower house, Tomio Okamura, has said. The event in the Czech capital on Saturday was initiated by Kiev’s embassy and was timed to mark the 107th anniversary of Uk»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed an increase in monthly financial allowances for 6,317 Emirati men and women across the emirate, raising the support to Dh17,500 per month, state media reported. The decision app»»»

A Bulgarian volunteer and devoted Levski FC supporter has died while fighting on the front lines in Ukraine. The tragic news was shared on Facebook by members of the "Sofia West" ultras organization. In their post, they described him as a “young, kind-hearted and beloved brother,” adding, “Rest in »»»

Melbourne: Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat. Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti battled stifling conditions to set up a last-eight showdown with Novak Djokovi»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Islamic nations should build a security partnership and oppose power politics and intimidation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during a meeting with the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha. "It is nec»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leadership style of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is causing significant internal friction within the European Union, with other senior officials privately accusing her of authoritarian tendencies and bunker mentality, Politico reported on Monday, citing »»»

THESSALONIKI - Serbian FM Marko Djuric and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto opened a Hungarian consular office at the Serbian consulate general in Thessaloniki, Greece on Monday. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Djuric said that, in a time when relations around the world»»»

The US War Department unveiled its new National Defense Strategy on Friday, signaling significant shifts in the country’s military posture. Titled ‘Restoring peace through strength for a new golden age of America’, the plan outlines the Pentagon’s stance towards China, Russia, and other “cunning ad»»»

Investigators from the Fire Service’s Arson Crimes Directorate (DAEE) were at the Violanta cookie factory near the central Greek city of Trikala on Monday following an early-morning explosion that killed at least four workers and left one person unaccounted for. The specialized unit has taken over »»»

UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Regina De Dominicis has concluded her first mission to Bulgaria, UNICEF Bulgaria said on Monday. During her two-day visit to the country, De Dominicis conferred with senior government officials to discuss national priorities for children and oppo»»»

MOSCOW The Kremlin on Monday said the US-brokered trilateral talks in the UAE between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were held in a “constructive spirit,” as the sides prepare to return soon for another round of discussions, though it cautioned that there was still “significant work ahead.” “It »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Republic of India celebrates Republic Day on 26th January each year. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the occasion, as the country marks an important phase in its development journey, characterised by reliance on innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in human capital. Th»»»

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the “Fish AI” project under the Abu Dhabi X for Nature initiative, marking a qualitative leap in the monitoring of marine resources and the management of fisheries through the deployment of artificial intelligence. The project has transformed tr»»»

France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National Assembly. The law would block access for under 15-year-olds to networks such as Snapchat, Instagram and Tiktok. President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban in p»»»

Paris: French lawmakers on Monday were set to vote on draft legislation to ban social media for under-15s, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. The legislation, which also provides for a ban on mobile phones in high schools, foll»»»

Philippine Coast Guard officers tend to survivors from a ferry that went down in the Sulu Sea off the southwestern Philippines in the early hours of Monday. Photo courtesy Philippine Coast Guard/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- At least 18 people were killed and 24 remain missing Monday after an overnight ferr»»»

There have been no registered cases of Nipah virus infection in Kyrgyzstan, the press center of the Ministry of Health reported to 24.kg news agency. According to the ministry, the epidemiological situation is under constant supervision by sanitary and epidemiological authorities. «To prevent the p»»»

Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding with global laboratory technology company Eppendorf to strengthen cooperation in automating forensic laboratories and advancing scientific capabilities that support the justice system. The agreement was signed at the General Department of Forens»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has confirmed that the local market is free from the first-stage infant formula product, brand “Aptamil 1” (Aptamil), 800 g pack size, batch number 31-10-2026, best before October 31, 2026. This comes following a recall from the markets in the Unit»»»

Most mortgage loans in Romania were concentrated in Bucharest, Ilfov, Timiș, and Cluj in 2025, a year in which the number of mortgages registered nationwide increased by 6.4% compared with 2024, according to a market analysis by SVN Romania and Ipotecare.ro. More than 92,100 mortgages were register»»»

A conglomerate based in the United Arab Emirates said Monday it will take legal action against Lebanese authorities over a dispute regarding its investments in the crisis-hit country, saying it has suffered $1.7 billion in investment losses. The Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group's businesses in Lebanon »»»

A private jet carrying eight people has crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine, aviation authorities have said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down at around 19:45 local time (00:45 GMT on Monday), the Federal Aviation Administration said, but the fa»»»

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The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualised images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Irel»»»

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Ajman’s public transport system recorded more than 14.2 million passenger trips in 2025, marking a 7.23 per cent increase compared to the previous year, the Ajman Transport Authority announced. A total of 14,225,167 trips were recorded across taxi, bus and marine transport services, reflecting the »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday the positions on Russia and Kosovo-Metohija were the two key issues for Serbia's EU accession. "Leave everything else aside - whether the laws are like this or like that. Serbia has the capacity to resolve everything else, and it is not a»»»

State Minister at the Qatari Foreign Ministry Mohammad al-Khulaifi held talks Monday in Lebanon with President Joseph Aoun and Speaker Nabih Berri. “During his meeting with Aoun, the Qatari state minister stressed that Qatar will continue to support Lebanon through a package of aid, most notably bo»»»

On January 26, 2006, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections. Twenty years later, Gaza is still living inside the consequences of that vote. What was then framed in Washington and European capitals as a democratic experiment gone wrong has since been treated as an anomaly – an error to be i»»»

Dubai has concluded the first international Green Artificial Intelligence Conference, organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment under the patronage of Lt General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri , Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, in cooperation with Dubai Police Academy and Cu»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov met with a delegation from the United States Congress, led by Congressman Pat Fallon of the House of Representatives, on Monday, the Defence Ministry said. The two sides discussed current issues in bilateral defence cooperation, as well as topical matters »»»

The Public Tension Index recorded an increase in the last quarter of 2025, reaching 6.76, placing it firmly in the "high, hard-to-control risks" category, the Centrе for Analysis and Crisis Communications and the Myara polling agency reported on Monday. The index stood at 6.09 in Q3 of 2025. The in»»»

At least 11 people were killed and another dozen injured when gunmen opened fire on locals who had gathered at a football pitch in the city of Salamanca in central Mexico on Sunday. Witnesses said armed men arrived at the grounds in several vehicles and shot at those gathered there seemingly indisc»»»