BELGRADE, Jan 16 (Tanjug) - Media adviser to the president of Serbia, Suzana Vasiljevic, said on Friday talks about an acquisition of the Russian stake in the Serbian oil company NIS by the Hungarian oil firm MOL had come to the final stage and that she expected the negotiating parties to send a fi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is well known who is to blame for the Nord Stream explosions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. On Thursday, Germany's Supreme Court ruled to keep Ukrainian citizen Serhii Kuznetsov, a suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline bombing, under arrest. The court »»»

Abu Dhabi: A woman has been ordered to pay Dh7,000 in compensation after verbally abusing a senior school administrator during a workplace meeting. The ruling was issued by the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court, which found that the woman’s conduct caused moral and psychologic»»»

Dubia: Paid on-street parking at Discovery Gardens officially came into effect on January 15, with enforcement now active, Parkonic confirmed. The new system, powered by AI and number plate recognition, is designed to manage parking in areas without dedicated spaces, improve shared parking manageme»»»

According to the latest edition of the annual EY M&A Firepower report, which tracks global M&A investment in life sciences, despite a 12% decrease in overall deal volume (biopharma falling 19%, MedTech rising 6%), average deal size has risen as companies prioritize best-in-class innovations that ar»»»

An Israeli drone has dropped a grenade near UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the latest such incident, the U.N. force said on Friday. “Yesterday, peacekeepers on a planned patrol near Adeisse were warned by locals about a potential danger at a home, and discovered an explosive device connect»»»

Al Ain: A young woman who paid a man to arrange a work visa for her brother has been awarded Dh8,400 in compensation after a court in Al Ain ruled that he failed to keep his promise and refused to return the money. The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims Court found that the man had »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said, offering mediation amid large-scale protests in Iran. "Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benja»»»

The European Union would do well to “find a balance again with our largest European neighbor,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated, in a reversal of his previous position on contacts with Russia. Most EU member states have sought to isolate Russia since the escalation of the Ukraine conflic»»»

Hungary will not be drawn into the war in Ukraine—neither financially nor militarily—Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared in his Friday interview on Kossuth Radio. Warning of growing pressure from Brussels, PM Orbán rejected the latest EU plans for Ukraine funding and reaffirmed that his government»»»

OMNIYAT marked its 20th anniversary through a thoughtfully orchestrated celebration that transformed The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai into an immersive, multi-sensory experience. Spanning all of The Lana’s award-winning venues, including fine dining restaurants such as Riviera by Jean Imbert »»»

Lebanese Martyrs in Fresh Israeli Breaches of Ceasefire, UNIFIL Warns against Israeli ‘Activities’ An Israeli drone strike killed a civilian in south Lebanon on Friday, hours after an earlier fatal strike as a series of attacks left further destruction in a fresh and explicit breach of the 2024 cea»»»

The Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade launched yesterday the preregistration and tracking system of imports it is labelling the ‘‘Unified Digital Trade System’’, part of the Libyan Trade Network, under the direct supervision of the Ministry. Internationally the cargo preregistration and t»»»

Two criminal organizations trafficking illegal tobacco products in Athens and Thessaloniki were dismantled Thursday, with 14 people arrested in an operation carried out by a special police squad targeting organized crime, often referred to as the “Greek FBI.” The groups had been operating since at »»»

Gold prices ticked lower on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as stronger-than-expected US economic data and easing geopolitical tensions in Iran hampered bullion's bullish momentum. Spot gold eased 0.3% to $4,603.02 per ounce by 0918 GMT. However, the metal is poised for a weekly»»»

A recent study conducted by Tsinghua University reveals that Russia is viewed most favorably by the Chinese public, with an average rating of 3.48 points in 2025. The survey places Russia significantly ahead of the second most positively regarded nation, the United Kingdom, by a margin of 0.9 point»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The aurora borealis lights polar skies with glowing arcs and curtains, created when charged solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, producing a display high above the planet.The mechanism begins with the sun releasing a stream of electrically ch»»»

Taiwan's premier on Friday hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the "best tariff deal" enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, as meanwhile a Chinese official in Beijing condemned the accord. The agreement cuts U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for $»»»

Vazrazhdane calls on President Rumen Radev to appoint a caretaker cabinet as soon as possible and issue a decree scheduling elections, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists in Parliament's lobby on Friday. Vazrazhdane's call comes after the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APR) parliam»»»

The International Monetary Fund's latest economic forecasts due next week will show the global economy's continued resilience to trade shocks and "fairly strong" growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters on Thursday. In an interview during a visit to Kyiv to discuss the IMF's »»»

Russia is providing assistance not only to Iran but also to the entire Middle East, making efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The details of the Putin-Pezeshkian phone call will be announced soon, the Kremlin said.WorldPutin, Netanyahu Discuss Middl»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Discussing the Ukrainian settlement without discussing European security in a broader context is impossible, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "As the president [of Russia Vladimir Putin]said yesterday, 'peace will not be established on its own.' In order for peace »»»

LONDON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Britain said on Friday that it will boost its energy partnership with Ukraine with GBP 20 million following Russian attacks on the latter's energy sector.A statement by the British government revealed that this new support will help Ukrainians' heating and power needs, prov»»»

Artificial intelligence is swiftly transforming the ways in which organizations make decisions, structure their teams, and create value. In this evolving landscape, effective leadership emerges as a crucial differentiator. Leaders in Tech, an NGO dedicated to training Romanian managers across the t»»»

A 17-year-old in China has been sentenced to six years in prison after spotting and ruthlessly exploiting a loophole in an online shopping platform’s refund policy, turning bogus returns into a personal cash machine. Over the course of the scam, the teenager filed a staggering 11,900 fake refund re»»»

Singer Julio Iglesias has denied allegations of sexual assault made by two female former employees. The women allege that the 82-year-old Spanish superstar "normalised abuse" in a coercive, threatening and violent environment while they were working at his properties in the Bahamas and Dominican Re»»»

François Picard welcomes Venezuelan author Vicente Ulive‑Schnell who offers a thoughtful assessment of recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela, following the US military operation, and the realities of Venezuelans under sustained political repression and economic hardship. As Washington engag»»»

Bulgaria’s outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Tuesday declined to speculate on who could be appointed as caretaker prime minister and stressing that the decision rests solely with the president. Speaking to journalists in Veliko Tarnovo, Zhelyazkov said there has so far been no express refusa»»»

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country's political future. A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal,»»»

Ukraine's new energy minister on Friday ordered state companies to ratchet up imports from abroad, pointing to the struggles plaguing the grid after a systematic bombing campaign by Russia. Engineers and rescue crews have been braving sub-zero temperatures to restore operations at power plants and »»»

Dubai Police have issued a strong warning to parents and teenagers about the rise of “deadly challenges” on social media, highlighting the severe risks these trends pose to young lives. Authorities said many viral challenges encourage extreme behaviour under the guise of entertainment, including sk»»»

Egypt achieves self-sufficiency of natural gas for all state sectors in 2018 Global companies motivate to search for oil and gas quickly in the concession areas New global bed is offered this year to search for gold in 7 areas at the Eastern desert Foreign partners’ accumulated dues reach now $3.6 »»»

BEIRUT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said on Friday that two people were killed in separate airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon.In a statement, the ministry's Public Health Emergency Operations Center said an Israeli occupation strike hit a tr»»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany's farms are failing despite high food pricesJens ThurauAs Berlin's Green Week, the largest international agriculture fair, kicks off, German farmers raise the alarm over price pressure from retailers and international trade agreements like the impending EU-Mercosur deal. http»»»

An Israeli airstrike targeted Friday a vehicle in the southern town of al-Mansouri in the Tyre district, killing one person, hours after another strike overnight targeted a car in Mayfadoun, also killing a person. On Thursday, the Israeli military said it conducted air strikes against Hezbollah tar»»»

The U.S. Department of State, the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), and Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) yesterday concluded two seminars on stakeholder engagement and industrial applications of small modular reactors (SMRs). Held under the Department of State’s Foundational Infrastruc»»»

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev Friday said the current situation on Bulgaria's fuel market has been normalized and he sees neither short- nor medium-term risks ahead. He was answering a question from the MECh parliamentary group. Donchev said ther»»»

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa will be visiting Berlin next Tuesday and meet his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German presidency said. The office of Chancellor Friedrich Merz has yet to announce whether they would also hold talks during the visit, which comes at a time when the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran during a phone conversation, the Kremlin said on Friday. "Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minis»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Tsentr battlegroup has eliminated more than 2,835 Ukrainian military personnel over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "During the week, the enemy lost over 2,835 military personnel, three tanks, 30 armored combat vehicles, 60 vehicles, eight fie»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had formed a Gaza “board of peace,” a phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory. The board will oversee a technocratic committee, led by Ali Shaath, an engineer and former Palestinian Authority official, tasked wi»»»

TOKYO, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni agreed Friday to elevate relations between Japan and Italy as a "Special Strategic Partnership" in order to further promote their ties in a wide range of fields, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.D»»»

In tonight's edition: A report highlights how Russia lures young Africans to fight in Ukraine. Also, there are widespread delays in Uganda's presidential election. Plus the official draw takes place for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on March 17.»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Friday presided over a security meeting in Baabda that was attended by Minister of Defense Michel Menassa, Minister of Interior Ahmed al-Hajjar, Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, and the heads of the various security agencies. The president praised the ongoing coopera»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says two martyred in Israeli strikes on Al-Mansouri and Maifadoun in south Lebanon 16-01-2026 11:23 AM Latest News»»»

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Iraqi politicians and observers warn of the potential fallout from a comprehensive review of suspicious financial transactions in Iraq as promised by US envoy Mark Savaya. Meanwhile, a surprise decision by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the leading vote-getter in the elections, to re»»»

KURSK (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces have carried out artillery strikes on evacuated border areas of Russia’s Kursk Region 84 times over the past day, Governor Alexander Khinshtein said on Friday. "Summary of the operational situation in the Kursk Region over the past day. In total, from 09»»»

Negotiations are underway with Wildberries marketplace in Kyrgyzstan over construction of a large logistics center. Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov announced at a meeting of Ala-Too deputy group, where members of Parliament discussed issues in the garment industry. Resp»»»

On January 15, 2026, the Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to UNESCO, Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, held his first meeting with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris following his appointment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press service reported. According to »»»