Vibrant Gujarat: How Ambani & Adani’s $100B+ investment could transform the state
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»»»
Jerome Powell says DOJ investigating Fed, calls it 'pretext' - UPI.com
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»»»
Over 38 agreements signed to enhance economic performance, food security in 2025, says Qudah
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 more' US agents head to Minneapolis, says Homeland Security Secretary
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»»»
Kuwait court hands Salman Al Khalidi 15-year sentence in state security case
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»»»
Buying your first home in Dubai now takes Dh300,000 upfront and steady pay
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»»»
US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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»»»
My Business: How a Dubai-based founder is simplifying personalisation for everyday brands
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»»»
S. Korea orders joint probe into possible civilian drone in North claim - UPI.com
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»»»
Cooler temperatures, strong winds and rough seas forecast across the UAE
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»»»
Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban
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»»»
'Be Good': Anti-ICE protests sweep the US following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, echoing at the Golden Globes
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»»»
China tells Japanese firms it will not sign new rare earth contracts - UPI.com
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»»»
Arrest warrant accuses Timothy Busfield of child sex crimes - UPI.com
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»»»
Israel launches new strikes in southern Lebanon – Ya Libnan
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»»»
Abu Dhabi car crash: 'Only' 2 eyewitnesses recall accident that killed four Indian brothers, maid
Dubai: The haunting images refuse to fade—a tyre hurtling through the pre-dawn darkness, a car rolling violently off the road, and children thrown from the vehicle in a matter of seconds. For NS, a 24-year-old aeronautical engineer, and her father RS, the horrific moments of the Abu Dhabi car crash»»»
S. Korea calls NSC meeting after North claims drone intrusions - UPI.com
The Blue House in Seoul is seen on Dec. 28, 2025, a day before South Korea’s presidential office returned to the complex. Photo by Asia Today Jan. 10 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's presidential office on Saturday convened a working-level National Security Council coordination meeting after North Kor»»»
OUTLOOK Thailand 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Thailand OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bur»»»
OUTLOOK Vietnam 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Vietnam OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus a»»»
COMMENT: Is Iran on the verge of civil war?
Iran is lurching into its most dangerous confrontation in years, with hundreds already dead, and thousands more injured and detained. This latest round of protests from different groups in the country is the biggest challenge to the clerical system and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC),»»»
Tehran blackout as protests swell and death toll hits 4,000
Mass protests continued overnight across Iran on January 10 with huge crowds filling the regional cities of Saadatabad, Yusefabad, Gohardasht, Shadabad and more in Tehran. Demonstrators also rallied in Shiraz, Ketar, Is»»»
Videos show mass casualties at Tehran forensic centre
Videos seen by bne IntellInews confirmed large numbers of bodies at Kahrizak Forensic Medicine Centre in south of Tehran, with grieving families searching to identify relatives amongst the dead, according to reports on January 11. »»»
UN calls for immediate restoration of Iran internet access
The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Iran called on Tehran to immediately restore internet and mobile connectivity and end its violent crackdown of nationwide protests, the UN Human Rights Council reported on January 10. »»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Parts of Europe have a growing population, while others are shrinking - OWID
The map shows which European countries saw an increase in population, and which saw a decrease in the year from July 2022 to 2023, Our World in Data (OWID) reports The regional divide is stark: most countries with ne»»»
Himalayas bare and rocky after reduced winter snowfall, scientists warn
Much less winter snow is falling on the Himalayas, leaving the mountains bare and rocky in many parts of the region in a season when they should be snow-clad, meteorologists have said. They say most winters in the last five years have seen a drop compared to average snowfall between 1980 and 2020. »»»
India Budget 2026: What UAE NRIs, businesses expect this Febrary 1st
Dubai: India’s Union Budget 2026–27 is approaching at a time when global uncertainty remains high and India’s growth story is still holding firm. For UAE expats and NRIs, this Budget matters most for how it shapes taxes, investment flows, and long-term economic direction. Sign up for our daily busi»»»
ASEZA Launches Smart City Development Project
AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Sunday announced the launch of the Aqaba Smart City development project, in cooperation with experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as part of comprehensive planning, capacity building and practical implementation»»»
Jordan-EU Summit promotes transition to renewable energy
AMMAN — Secretary-General of the Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) Mohammad Taani, affirmed on Sunday the Jordan-EU Summit represents an "advanced model" of Jordanian cooperation with European countries in supporting sustainable development and clean energy.Taani added that this vision contri»»»
JVA signs investment agreements to enhance economic development
AMMAN — Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) Hisham Hisa, on Sunday signed several agreements to implement investment projects in the agricultural and tourism sectors across the Kingdom.The agreement aims to create job opportunities for local communities and contribute to achievin»»»
Jordan’s packaging, paper sector hits JD1b in local sales in 2025
AMMAN — The Kingdom’s packaging, paper and cardboard industries maintained a "strong" presence in the domestic market in 2025, with local sales reaching JD1 billion and meeting a "substantial" share of national demand, according to a report released by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Sunday»»»
Maduro supporters rally as Trump signs order protecting US-held revenue from Venezuelan oil
Supporters of Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro protested in Caracas on Saturday one week after his shock capture by US forces. Meanwhile US President Donald Trump signed an emergency executive order to protect US-held revenues derived from sales of Venezuelan oil, preventing them from being»»»
The week in pictures: ICE protests, Aleppo clashes and skiing in Paris
The fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent sparked angry protests in cities across the US on a week that also saw demonstrations sweep Iran, renewed clashes break out in Syria's Aleppo, and a deadly cold snap bring travel chaos and heavy snow across much of Europe. »»»
‘ICE, Out for Good’ protests over fatal shooting erupt in Minneapolis, other US cities
Tens of thousands of people marched through Minneapolis and other US cities on Saturday to decry the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. More rallies under the slogan, "ICE, Out for Good" are planned this weekend in other c»»»
Conditions not met for oil firms to invest in Venezuela, expert says
President Donald Trump has urged top oil executives to invest in Venezuela's oil industry following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces. However, his push has been met with caution, as the conditions for oil firms to invest in Venezuela are not yet met, said Francis Perrin, Senior Research F»»»
Venezuela releases political prisoners in deal with Washington
Venezuela's government on Thursday pledged to free a significant number of prisoners in what it described as a gesture to “seek peace.” Officials have not identified or given a number of prisoners being considered for release, leaving rights groups scouring for hints of information and families to »»»
'No more oil or money': Trump urges Cuba to cut deal with US 'before it's too late'
A week after the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Cuba to “make a deal before it's too late” and the country finds itself without Venezuelan oil or money. The loss of Venezuelan oil would be highly detrimental to Cuba's economy, ac»»»
He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Ugandans under the age of 40 - and that is more than three-quarters of the population - have only known one president. Yoweri Museveni seized the top job in 1986 following an armed uprising and at the age of 81, he shows no signs of budging. His time at the helm has been accompanied by a long perio»»»
US carries out 'large scale' retaliation strikes against Islamic State group in Syria
The US carried out a fresh wave of attacks against the Islamic State group in Syria in Saturday response to a December attack by a member of the militant group that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. US and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic »»»
Syria’s Kurdish fighters agree to leave Aleppo after days of deadly clashes
Syria's Kurdish fighters on Sunday said they agreed to withdraw from an Aleppo neighbourhood after negotiating a ceasefire agreement that included the evacuation of dead and wounded civilians and fighters to northern and eastern Syria. The agreement followed days of deadly clashes between Syrian go»»»
Fresh protests hit Iran amid intensifying crackdown
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living,»»»
Iran warns US troops, Israel will be ‘legitimate targets’ if America strikes over protests
Iran's parliament met on Sunday to discuss ongoing mass protests, with the speaker warning that the US military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump. The death toll linked to the protests rose to 116, a US-based human right»»»
Syria's Kurdish fighters to leave Aleppo after deadly clashes
Syria's Kurdish fighters said Sunday that they agreed under a ceasefire to withdraw from Aleppo after days of fighting government forces in the city. Hours earlier, Syria's military said it had finished operations in the Kurdish-held Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood with state television reporting that »»»
Iranians abroad join renewed protests against Islamic Republic
Iranians living overseas rallied in London, Berlin, and other major cities on Saturday to protest the Islamic Republic and show solidarity with the mass demonstrations in Iran. Meanwhile, inside the country, videos circulating on social media showed protesters once again taking to the streets overn»»»