A British man has died in an avalanche in the French Alps. The man, believed to be in his 50s, was skiing with a group off-piste at La Plagne, a statement from the resort said. Rescuers were alerted to the avalanche at 13:57 (12:57 GMT) on Sunday and went immediately to the area, it added. The man »»»

Dubai: Emraan Hashmi, riding high after the success of The Ba**ds of Bollywood, is gearing up to lead Netflix’s upcoming series Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web. But it’s not his next role that’s making waves — it’s his spirited defence of Dhurandhar, a film he openly admits he hasn’t even seen. In an »»»

PM Orbán presented Fidesz–KDNP’s 106 individual constituency candidates at a party congress on Saturday, set February 20 as the next campaign milestone, and cast the 2026 vote as a choice between “peace” and “war”. Opening the speech, PM Orbán announced the governing alliance would go public with i»»»

The United Kingdom will develop a new Nightfall ballistic missile with a range of over 500 kilometers (310.6 miles) for Ukraine, the UK Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine's firepower … Under Project Nightfall, the UK has launched»»»

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the US Justice Department was threatening him with criminal indictment as part of pressure from the Trump administration. "On Friday, the Justice Department served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas threatening a criminal indictment rel»»»

In November 2025, the volume of retail trade in both raw and calendar-adjusted data was 2.5% higher than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 2.6% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, by 4.6% i»»»

Dubai: Banking customers in the UAE have been warned to be on high alert for a "zero-day" WhatsApp security breach that allows cybercriminals to compromise smartphones through a single voice call. In an advisory issued by Emirates NBD, the UAE bank explained that the attack leverages an unidentifie»»»

The 6th World Nomad Games will be held from September 1 to 6 at the new Bishkek Arena stadium. Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Mirbek Mambetaliev announced. According to him, President Sadyr Japarov is personally overseeing the preparations, while the working»»»

Dubai: Morning commuters faced major delays on Monday as all key routes between Sharjah and Dubai experienced heavy traffic, according to Google Maps live updates. Multiple minor accidents have compounded the congestion, causing significant slowdowns across the corridor. Sharjah: S103: Gridlock fro»»»

Preventive measures Arsenal will be carried out in Bishkek until April 1, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported. The aim of the operation is to detect and suppress cases of illegal storage, carrying, and trafficking of firearms, gas, traumatic, and cold weapo»»»

Netflix mega-hit KPop Demon Hunters has won a Golden Globe for best animated feature, while its breakout anthem Golden was named best original song. The animated film, which centres on a girl band Huntr/x that uses music to save the world from evil forces, has scored many chart-topping achievements»»»

Dubai: Ejae just turned rejection into a Golden Globe — and yes, she cried doing it. The singer-songwriter behind Rumi’s voice in Netflix’s pop-culture juggernaut KPop Demon Hunters couldn’t hold back tears on Sunday night as she accepted the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for the soundtrack s»»»

The United States will launch unprecedented strikes against Iran if Tehran attacks US military and commercial facilities, US President Donald Trump said. "If they do that, we will hit them at levels that they have never been hit before, and they won't even believe it. I have options, and they are s»»»

With its first anniversary behind it, Apricot Capital DIFC is not treating the milestone as a celebratory marker. Instead, it is being used as a moment of reflection and a chance to articulate what kind of financial institution it is building for professional clients and market counterparties, and »»»

Manila: Filipinos are in no hurry to see officials involved in the flood scams behind bars, showing deference towards due process, instead of hurried moves that may later backfire. Most remain confident that those behind the multibillion-peso flood control scandal will eventually be punished, accor»»»

President Donald Trump returns to the White House after a weekend in Florida, in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. The White House said a "suspicious object" was found at Palm Beach International Airport prior to his departure. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A "suspicious o»»»

A charity event was held in Osh region to support the Pamir returnees—ethnic Kyrgyz, primarily of Afghan descent, who have returned to their historical homeland and live in the highlands. According to the organizers, on January 8-9, at the initiative of Sultanali azhy Gapurov, Acting Representative»»»

Indian equities closed lower on January 9 2025 as investors pared risk amid global uncertainty, renewed concern over trade frictions with the US and caution ahead of key inflation data due in the week starting January 12. »»»

Indian equities closed lower on January 9 2025 as investors pared risk amid global uncertainty, renewed concern over trade frictions with the US and caution ahead of key inflation data due in the week starting January 12. »»»

Police have detained former Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) deputy A.B. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. An investigation is underway into major fraud and previous reports of domestic violence. Investigators believe that in 2022, the detainee, 60, fraudulen»»»

Saudi Arabia and Egypt are very much on the same page when it comes to wanting to preserve a unified Yemen, in the wake of an attempt by southern secessionists in December 2025 to establish the new state of ‘South Arabia’. On 5 January, Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity were key»»»

In 2025, the tourism industry’s contribution to Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product made up 4.3 percent, Adilet Dzhanuzakov, Director of the Tourism Support Development Fund, announced on Sputnik Radio. According to him, this figure has increased compared to the same period in 2024. Dzhanuzakov add»»»

Timothee Chalamet was among the main winners as Hollywood's finest gathered for this year's Golden Globe Awards. Chalamet, 30, continued his pursuit of greatness, and an Oscar, by beating stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to the award for best actor in a musical or comedy for tab»»»

A seven-year-old child died in a traffic accident near Chunkurchak ski resort. The tragedy occurred on the evening of January 10. The Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region confirmed the incident. According to the department, the driver of a BMW X7 lost control on Bishkek-Chunkurchak road, l»»»

Kyrgyzstani Bilol Sharip uulu won gold at the Yasar Dogu International Freestyle Wrestling Tournament in Turkey. Competing in the 65-kilogram weight class, he started in the quarterfinals, winning two consecutive fights against Turkish athletes, and advanced to the final. In the decisive bout, Bilo»»»

Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A box truck rammed through a crowd demonstrating in support of protesters in Iran on Sunday, injuring two people, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. PST in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Uncorroborated video of the incident posted online shows a U»»»

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok over its ability to produce sexually explicit deepfakes. Grok, a tool on Musk's X platform, allows users to generate images. In recent weeks however, it has been used to edit images of real people to»»»

A container ship berths at a port in Tokyo, Japan, 12 May 2025 (issued 17 November 2025). File. Photo by FRANCK ROBICHON / EPA Jan. 11 (Asia Today) -- Japan will begin deep-sea rare earth exploration in the South Pacific on Monday as it moves to diversify supply chains amid tighter Chinese export c»»»

Host Nikki Glaser returned to host the Golden Globes on Sunday, delivering a scorching opening monologue that roasted many of the celebrities in the room. "Just like Wicked, I'm back for a sequel," she told the A-list crowd. "Just like Frankenstein, I've been pieced together by an unlicensed Europe»»»

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo departs for Washington at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, 11 January 2026. He is set to hold talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other officials. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Jan. 11 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's top trade ne»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the United States is considering "very strong options" in response to developments in Iran, as reports indicated civilians may have been killed, prompting heightened military review. "They're starting to, it looks like, and there seem to be some people kil»»»

US Figure skater Maxim Naumov, whose parents were killed in a commercial plane crash in Washington DC last year, has made the US figure skating team heading to the Milan Olympics next month. Naumov's dream to make the US Olympic Team was one of the last things he spoke about with his parents before»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called seeking "to negotiate" after his threats of military action amid mass anti-government protests in the Islamic republic. "The leaders of Iran called" yesterday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that "a meeting i»»»

Dubai: Iran is facing its most serious unrest in years as protests spread nationwide, evolving from anger over the rising cost of living into an open challenge to the country’s theocratic system. Rights groups warn that the authorities have carried out a “mass killing” of protesters as security for»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was considering potential military action against Iran, amid mounting reports of deadly crackdowns against the country's mass anti-government protests. "They're starting to, it looks like," Trump said, when asked by reporters aboard Air Force One if Iran had»»»

At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra on Sunday, India’s leading industrial players unveiled a series of major investments, reinforcing Gujarat’s standing as a national and global investment hub. The regional edition of Vibrant Gujarat opened at Marwadi University, Raj»»»

Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, D.C., on December 10. On Sunday, he said he received a subpoena from the Justice Department about his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Licens»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, stated on Sunday the ministry achieved "numerous and significant" milestones last year across its various portfolios and responsibilities, aligning with the Economic Modernization Vision.The minister noted these achievements contribute to»»»

Hundreds of additional federal agents are bound for Minneapolis after the killing of Renee Nicole Good in the Midwestern city by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer prompted mass protests, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News on Sunday. The US Department of Home»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Criminal Court has sentenced Kuwaiti national Salman Al Khalidi to 15 years in prison with hard labour, to be followed by deportation, in a state security case, local media reported. The court convicted Al Khalidi of deliberately undermining the authority of the Emir through posts o»»»

Dubai: For residents planning to buy their first home in Dubai, property prices alone is not the starting point. Buyers are discovering that upfront cash requirements, income thresholds and timing gaps between renting and ownership play a far bigger role in determining whether a purchase can realis»»»

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, he said on Sunday. In a video announcing the probe, Powell said the US justice department served the agency with subpoenas and threatened a criminal indictment over testimony he gave to a Senate co»»»

Dubai: When Darren Edmund talks about digital personalisation, he does not frame it as a buzzword or a feature race. He speaks about it as a gap that most companies know exists, yet struggle to close. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.After more than a decade working acr»»»

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, 30 December 2025. File Photo by YONHAP / EPA Jan. 10 (Asia Today) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Saturday ordered a joint military-police investigation after North Kor»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience fluctuating weather conditions over the coming days, with falling temperatures, periods of fog, strong winds and rough seas forecast later this week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is currently being affected by an»»»

About 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia's landmark social media ban for kids. In December, a new law began requiring that the world's most popular social media sites - including Instagram and Facebook - stop Australians aged under 16 from having accounts on th»»»

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis ignited widespread outrage and sparked a wave of anti-ICE protests across the United States. Good, a mother of three who had just dropped her young son off at school, was sho»»»

A file picture made available on 09 February 2012 shows a rare earth mine in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province on 30 December 2010. Chinese state-owned companies have told some Japanese firms they will not enter into new rare earth supply contracts, Beijing-based sources said on Ja»»»

Timothy Busfield arrives for the Season 3 premiere of "Damages" at the AXA Equitable Center in New York on January 19, 2010. A Friday arrest warrant in Albuquerque accuses him of child sex crimes. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI | License Photo Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Police in Albuquerque, N.M., have i»»»

Share: A civil defence member stands on rubble at a damaged site after Israel’s military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns on December 4, 2025. © Ali Hankir, Reuters The Israeli army struck an area in southern Lebanon on Sunday that it had earlier called on residents to evacuate»»»