The Israeli occupation municipality in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) announced on Sunday to seize approximately 1 dunam and 100 square meters of Al-Bustan neighborhood in Silwan. The occupation municipality made the announced in a notification to Al-Bustan residents, under the pretext of establishing a “gard»»»

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Dubai: Marriages were registered in Kuwait at an average rate of one every 34 minutes, while divorces occurred roughly once every 75 minutes in November 2025, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Justice. The data, published by the ministry’s Statistics and Research Department, is b»»»

Dubai: Tourists arriving at Dubai International Airport on January 17 were greeted with a special passport stamp marking the UAE’s Day of Solidarity. The initiative, shared by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) on social media, shows arriving passengers»»»

Authorities in Athens have launched a manhunt for two men who attacked a taxi driver with a knife on Saturday night in Egaleo, western Athens, before stealing his vehicle, cash, mobile phone, and other belongings. During the robbery, which occurred inside the vehicle after the two men hailed the ta»»»

BELGRADE - By a decree by President Aleksandar Vucic, Jasmina Mitrovic Maric has been named Serbian non-resident ambassador to Iceland based in Oslo, according to the latest issue of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia. Mitrovic Maric has been Serbia's ambassador to Norway since July 202»»»

Tunis, January 19, 2026 (WAT) – The criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Court of Appeal in Tunis, on Monday, postponed the hearing of the case known as “Conspiracy 2” to February 2, 2026, as a final adjournment. The court also...»»»

Karachi: A fire that ripped through a shopping mall in Pakistan's biggest city at the weekend has killed at least 21 people, rescuers in Karachi told AFP on Monday. "In total 21 bodies have been recovered" after the blaze erupted on Saturday night, said Hassan Khan, spokesman of the Rescue 1122 Sin»»»

Greek farmers have begun lifting their blockades at the border with Bulgaria, easing the disruption that had affected cross-border traffic for weeks. According to Bulgarian National Radio, dozens of farmers, accompanied by their tractors, have vacated the checkpoints at “Kulata-Promahon” and “Ilind»»»

Nuuk: Donald Trump no longer needs to think “purely of peace” after being snubbed for a Nobel, the US president said in comments published Monday, adding the world will not be safe until Washington controls Greenland. Trump has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with threats to take over Gr»»»

Paris, Jan. 19 (SANA) France on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the institutions of the Syrian state. In a statement, the French Foreign Ministry called on all parties to adhere to the agreement, highlighting the SDF’s sign»»»

Abu Dhabi: As fans around the world prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, questions have emerged over whether a newly announced US visa pause could affect travel plans — particularly for UAE residents from dozens of countries. Sign up for our»»»

Starting today, students in Dobrich are shifting to remote learning as regional authorities implement additional measures to curb the spread of influenza. The Regional Operational Headquarters made the decision on Thursday after flu cases in the area doubled over the past week, rising from 7% to 14»»»

During the first eleven months of 2025, Bulgaria’s exports to countries outside the European Union reached 27.55 billion leva (€14.1 billion), marking a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The largest portion o»»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a trade war is in "no-one's interest" after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10% tax on imports from the UK and other countries who oppose his plans to take control of Greenland. Making a speech in Downing Street, Sir Keir said the "right approach" was "t»»»

The contacts of the past two days, especially those that followed the meetings of Arab and Western officials with Lebanese leaders, highlighted "the intention of Washington and Tel Aviv to beging working on ending the work of the Mechanism committee in its current form,” a media report said. Lebane»»»

Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) announced yesterday that the technical affairs team at the Messla Field, under the supervision of the Technical Inspection and Corrosion Protection Department and with support from the Benghazi Chemical Treatment Department, successfully completed the cleani»»»

The Chairman of the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), Mohamed Al-Hangari, along with department directors, held a meeting yesterday with Mehdi Jaraya, representative of the Ideal Aquaculture Company, and Fathi Al-Lazaz, representative of the Tunisian Southern Fish Farming Company. The mee»»»

Paris: Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia’s lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tackle dete»»»

The Russian Unmanned Systems Group will debut in the world's largest event for unmanned and autonomous systems - UMEX 2026 - in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Russia's joint exposition will showcase three Supercam UAVs from January 20-22: Supercam S350 — flagship proven in both civilian and military use Supercam »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Monday with Director-General of the National Security Council of Malaysia HE Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen an»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia's president has nominated his nephew to join the central bank board, a minister said on Monday, stoking concerns over the financial institution's independence. The Southeast Asian archipelago has long struggled against graft and nepotism, with power often concentrated among a sma»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met on Monday with a number of officials from the attorneys general and public prosecution authorities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, on the occasion of their participation in the exchange»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met on Monday with Special Assistant to the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador in charge of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, HE Okubo Takeshi, who is visiting»»»

Dubai: A father’s anguished account of his son’s final moments has sparked fresh outrage over safety lapses and emergency response in Noida, after a 27-year-old software engineer drowned when his car plunged into a water-filled excavation pit just kilometres from the national capital. Indian media »»»

Raiffeisen Bank Romania has thus relaunched their brokerage services on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and on international markets, and starting this year, customers will be able to access these services through a digital platform that will allow them to invest on regulated markets directly from the»»»

The Duke of Sussex is expected to give evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail, during a court case which started in London on Monday 19 January. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, moved to the US after stepping back from official royal duties. Harry and Meghan stepped down as»»»

Algiers: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint committee for economic, trade, and technical cooperation, on the sidelines of the official visit of HE Dr. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, to Doha. Signing on behalf of Qatar was HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed»»»

“What’s your favorite thing to cook?” It’s a question I get asked practically every time someone learns what I do for work. And though well-meaning, it’s the one question the people who cook for a living hate getting the most. It was a topic on a recent episode of “The Chef’s Cut” podcast, hosted b»»»

Russian hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has refused to participate in an NHL event in support of the LGBTQ community. Ovechkin’s team the Washington Capitals hosted their annual Pride Night during a game against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Several players wrapped their hockey sticks with rai»»»

British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has vowed that the UK government will not yield to pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has announced plans to impose trade tariffs on European countries that oppose his bid to acquire Greenland. Trump claims US sovereignty over Greenland is necessary fo»»»

Damascus on Sunday announced a ceasefire deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as Syrian troops continued a deadly advance through Kurdish-held territories in the country's northeast. The deal would see SDF forces merged into the government's defence and interior ministries. »»»

Syria's army said three soldiers were killed on Monday in attacks by Kurdish fighters, while the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces accused the government of launching attacks despite a ceasefire announced a day earlier. In a statement to state news agency SANA, the army said three soldiers were »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 19: New details emerge of the massacres in Iran, while the new normal is one of mass fear and major police presence. But first, Portugal is on track for a rare second round of presidential elections. Finally, the Dull Men's Club meet up in a London pub to be in l»»»

The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade. The SDF would have to give up the Raqqa and Deir el-Zour provinces — both Arab-majo»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he would have more than 60 meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, which begins on Monday, and noted that the summit was an ideal opportunity for meetings with many world leaders and for resolving important issues for Serbia.»»»

According to preliminary data, no citizens of Kyrgyzstan were killed or injured in the train accident in Spain. The Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic reported, citing the competent authorities of the Kingdom. The ministry noted that no appeals or requests for assistance from citizens »»»

Doha, Qatar: Starting from February 1, 2026, the MSAR E-system for securing insurance coverage for vehicles bearing non-Qatari license plates will be commissioned. The system is accessible through a smartphone application and a web-based portal, enabling incoming visitors to complete insurance proc»»»

Hezbollah has changed the way it deals on the ground with the Lebanese Army and it tried to prevent army troops from reaching sites bombed by Israel north of the Litani River, sources told Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath channel. The sources added that a fistfight erupted between members of Hezbollah and th»»»

‎The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) announced last Tuesday (13 January) that its Steel Factory No. (01) achieved a record in 2025, after its production of steel billets reached 861,000 tonnes. It stressed that this is the highest level of steel billet production recorded since the establishm»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland. In a message to Norway's prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize. "Considering»»»

New Delhi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, landed in New Delhi this afternoon for a historic official visit to India. He was received by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Went to the airport to welcome my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed »»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the potential change of the voting system in Bulgaria. POLITICS An article in 24 Chasa predicts that on Wednesday, President Rumen Radev will announce his resignation as head of State before the Constitutional Court and will enter politics to run in the early parliament»»»

Global sports apparel provider Decathlon has partnered with eVulpa as the exclusive partner of the prestigious FIBA WASL (West Asia Super League) for the 2025-2026 season. The partnership covers all games in the Sub-Zone leagues (FIBA WASL-Gulf League and FIBA WASL-West Asia League) and FIBA WASL F»»»

Dubai: Companies that move quickly on skills, data and supply chain resilience will shape the Middle East’s next phase of economic growth, according to HSBC’s Group Sustainability Officer Julian Wentzel. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.He said the transition is no long»»»

Tarek Kabil, Minister of Trade and Industry announced the desire of one of the leading French producer of cars to establish car assembly plant by a local component of large. which is in line with the new strategy of the cars, which are based on the deepening of the industry by increasing the local »»»

As 2026 begins, China stands at a decade-long inflection point. Beijing’s leadership faces mounting pressure to demonstrate that its state-directed model can withstand intensifying external pressure while delivering its domestic stability agenda. For observers of China’s grand strategy, 2026 is sha»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce is proposing to introduce fines for violating the requirements of the Law «On the Halal Industry in the Kyrgyz Republic.» Deputy Minister Sultan Akhmatov announced at a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development of»»»

Kyrgyzstan has completed the development of an automated information system, the Unified Water Information System (AIS UWIS). The project was implemented as part of the ministry’s digital transformation, the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing I»»»