Rome: More than 1,000 people were evacuated in Sicily after a four-kilometre (2.5-mile) section of cliff crumbled during a storm, leaving houses perched perilously on the edge, authorities said on Monday. Land was continuing to give way due to rain that has soaked the area in recent days, said the »»»

New York: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced $14 million in funding for 2025 to help reduce the impact of drought in Afghanistan. According to a report released on Monday, the funding is intended to support around 780,000 people affected by t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to not allowing its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, and to not providing any logistical support in this regard. The Ministry reiterated the U»»»

Dubai: Three of Malaysia’s most notorious fugitives were involved in a violent confrontation with security personnel at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after being deported from the United Kingdom, NDTV and The Free Press Journal reported. The trio — Navindren Raj Cumaras»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday that the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, had been identified and repatriated to Israel for burial. "Following the identification process conducted by the National Forensic Centre, in cooperation with the Israeli police and the military rabbin»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut and the U.S. embassy in Israel are “committed to Lebanon and Israel moving towards a sustainable and effective peace through diplomacy and dialogue,” the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said on X. “This weekend, they were hosted by @USEmbassyJordan where they discussed steps neede»»»

A Transportation Security Administration officer found a live turtle concealed in the crotch of a would-be traveler's pants at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport. Photo courtesy of the TSA March 13 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration said an officer at Newark Liberty »»»

Bulgaria enters a decisive political week as President Iliana Yotova prepares to move forward with the constitutional procedure for selecting a caretaker prime minister and scheduling early parliamentary elections. Following the Constitutional Court’s decision on Friday to cut short Rumen Radev’s p»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited Gulfood 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, underscoring the UAE’s growing role in global food trade. Sign up for our daily business news»»»

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 psycholo»»»

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Three men aged 76, 60 and 55, including the owner of a long-established grill shop in the Piraeus area, have been arrested on charges of drug possession and trafficking in central Athens and Piraeus, authorities announced. The arrests were carried out last Thursday following a police operation trig»»»

An Athens prosecutor on Monday charged a man with stabbing to death his 80-year-old father in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, as new details emerged about the background of the suspect who, years earlier, had killed his mother. The 46-year-old man had been sentenced to 16 years in prison for»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: The body of the last Israeli prisoner in the Gaza Strip has been found and recovered 26-01-2026 15:47 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

The Ministry of Education announced the opening of recruitment for Teach for Kyrgyzstan — Zamanbap Mugalim program, which aims to support school education in the regions and train a new generation of teacher leaders. Representatives of various professions, including those without teaching experienc»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group said it is preparing to pursue legal action against the Lebanese government after suffering losses exceeding $1.7 billion from its long-standing investments in the country, citing years of restrictions, inaction and failure to protect foreign investors. Sign up f»»»

Kurdish forces in Syria accused Damascus of killing five people in an attack near the northern town of Kobane on Monday, despite a ceasefire between the two sides. The incident came as the Syrian government and Kurdish forces traded blame over breaching their ceasefire agreement, which was extended»»»

Bulgaria remains a key member of the Western institutional system, positioned on NATO’s southeastern flank and serving as the Alliance’s gateway to the Black Sea, the organization GLOBSEC says in a report, published on Monday. With Russia’s Black Sea Fleet significantly weakened following repeated »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone targeted a car on Tyre-Housh road, South Lebanon 26-01-2026 15:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Ma»»»

State Minister at the Qatari Foreign Ministry Mohammad al-Khulaifi held talks Monday in Lebanon with President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and Deputy PM Tarek Mitri, after which he announced a major aid package for Lebanon. “We announce an economic project to support the electricity sector wor»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday met in Baabda with Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji and discussed with him the developments in the South in light of the ongoing Israeli attacks and the current diplomatic efforts to counter them. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through Lebanon’s Permanent Mission to »»»

An Israeli drone targeted Monday a car on the Tyre-Hosh road in south Lebanon, as Israel seemed to intensify its strikes on south and east Lebanon. The Israeli army said it targeted a Hezbollah member in the region Tyre in south Lebanon. On Sunday, two people were killed in a series of strikes on s»»»

As camping season attracts residents and visitors to outdoor destinations across the emirate, Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a set of safety and awareness guidelines aimed at ensuring a secure, peaceful and environmentally responsible experience for all. Ras Al Khaimah police said camping is an »»»

Police have arrested a 16-year-old high school student allegedly found with three knives in his bag at a school in southern Athens, state ERT television said Monday. ERT said the teenager’s school bag was also found to contain a box cutter. Police detained the boy at the school in the suburb of Gly»»»

A flu epidemic has been declared in Plovdiv Region, effective from January 28 to February 6, Regional Governor Hristina Yancheva said Monday after a meeting of the Regional Staff convened in connection with the epidemiological situation. Pupils will switch to online learning. The incidence rate to »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday congratulated the Serbia men's national water polo team on winning the gold medal at the European championship in Belgrade, thanking the players for the joy they had brought to their country, as well as for their love for Serbia. "Thank you fo»»»

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»»»

Tunis, January 26 (TAP) – The structural gap between stated ambitions and institutional capacities constitutes a real challenge for Tunisia’s energy transition. Despite notable progress at the legal and policy levels, the implementation of these...»»»

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 »»»