Bulgaria has registered its first case of counterfeit euro banknotes, highlighting the challenges posed by the new currency, which remains unfamiliar to many. Some of the fake notes are of relatively high quality, making them difficult to identify, warns currency dealer Tavex. Using or circulating »»»

At least eight people, including a newly-wed couple, were killed and 12 others injured in a devastating explosion at a house in Islamabad on Sunday, officials confirmed. The blast, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred shortly after a wedding reception in the city’s Sector G-7/2. Aut»»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party supports US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, according to a report from the party's press center on Sunday. “Why is Donald Trump’s desire to annex Greenland good news for Bulgaria? Because it weakens the main enemy of our count»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi inaugurated Sunday the Nasser Abdulmohsen Al-Saeed Specialized Center for Pediatric Dentistry in the Abdullah Al-Salem area, a leading healthcare facility providing dental care services for children.Dr. Al-Awadhi praised the center's s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Dnepr battlegroup liberated the settlement of Belogorye in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Dnepr group of forces liberated the settlement of Belogorye in the Zaporozhye region," the minist»»»

Tunis, January 11, 2026 (TAP) – Olive oil exports totaled approximately 108,000 tons during the last quarter of 2025 (from September 1 to the end of December), including 50,000 tons in December alone, according to data presented at a regular meeting...»»»

CAIRO, Jan 10 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Saturday inspected five healthcare projects with a total investment cost surpassing LE 25 billion. In a press conference following field visits to healthcare facilities in Cairo and Giza governorates, Madbouly said that the visit underscores th»»»

Las Vegas: Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant. The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Hum»»»

Damascus, Jan. 11 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar said Saturday that Aleppo, with its significant industrial and economic role, will continue to serve as a vital pillar of Syria’s economy and a cornerstone of the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Al-Shaar stressed the mi»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Legal Advice and Legislation Department launched a specialized training program Sunday for its members in cooperation with the French State Council, focusing on double taxation, taxation authority powers, and the protection of public freedoms.The initiative is part of t»»»

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister has demanded a detailed "explanation" from Seoul over a drone it accused South Korea of flying over its territory, state media reported Sunday. The North alleged on Saturday that a craft crossed from the South Korean border county of Ganghwa »»»

News report by Alaa Al-Huwaijel BAGHDAD, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- As Iraqis await government formation after the November 11 elections, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' Al-Sudani imposed rapid austerity measures, prompting mixed reactions and conflicting economic assessments, despite Iraq holding th»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar, represented by its Shura Council, will host the 298th session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Tuesday and Wednesday. This reflects Qatar's ongoing support for multilateral parliamentary action and its commitment to strengthening interna»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, according to local reports. Funeral prayers were held in Dhahran Al Janoub, in the southern region of the Kingdom, before he was buried in his home village of Al Rashid. Also ReadAlso Read: Voi»»»

Police arrested a 35-year-old foreign national Saturday in Thessaloniki for lacking valid residency documents. The arrest followed an outstanding detention order issued by the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor’s Office at the request of Turkish authorities. The man is wanted in Turkey by the 1st High»»»

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Sharjah: A sudden power outage has been reported across several parts of Sharjah on Sunday, affecting malls and residential areas, including Sahara Centre. Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has informed residents that power is expected to be restored within four hours, following an out»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has rejected US claims of an unsafe situation in the country and the presence of armed groups at checkpoints. On Saturday, the US State Department said that armed militias in Venezuela, known as colectivos, were setting up checkpoints in searc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The preliminary increase in commercial, or production-ready, oil reserves in 2025 was 490 million tonnes, while gas reserves will increase by 650 billion cubic meters, Oleg Kazanov, the head of Russia's Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra), told Sputnik. "It's worth no»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has been briefed on possible attack options against Iran amid protests in the country, and he is seriously considering approving the strikes, the New York Times reported citing officials. The US president has not made a final decision yet, the newspaper »»»

Sharjah will host the fifth Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education on February 14 and 15, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Held under the theme “Collaborating for Impact,” the su»»»

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) successfully managed peak travel movement during the New Year holiday, maintaining smooth entry and exit procedures across the emirate’s air, land and sea ports through high operational readiness and advanced digital s»»»

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang, who rose to national fame after winning the third season of Indian Idol, died on Sunday at his residence in New Delhi. He was 43. According to reports, Tamang was found unresponsive at his home earlier in the day. The exact cause of death is yet to be officially co»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is holding talks with other European NATO allies about deploying NATO troops in Greenland to protect the island from annexation by the United States, The Telegraph newspaper reported. UK officials have recently met with their French and German counterparts to b»»»

Sydney: Bushfires have razed hundreds of buildings across southeast Australia, authorities said Sunday, as they confirmed the first death from the disaster. Temperatures soared past 40C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria, sparking dozens of blazes that ripped through more than 300,000 he»»»

During the first full working week after Bulgaria joined the eurozone, wholesale prices for most basic food items moved upward, according to figures from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The Market Price Index, which tracks changes in wholesale food prices nationwide, climbe»»»

Sofia held a commemorative ceremony marking 81 years since the events known as the Bloody Christmas in Vardar Macedonia, when thousands of people identified as Bulgarians were killed in January 1945. The anniversary was observed on Saturday with the unveiling of a memorial plaque and a memorial ser»»»

The handing over of a government-forming mandate within the framework of the 51st National Assembly is a constitutional procedure and it must be carried out, VMRO leader Krasimir Karkachanov said as quoted by the party's press centre on Sunday. "What matters, however, is that none of the parties in»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Dive Team, affiliated with the Environmental Voluntary Foundation, has launched a large-scale environmental campaign to clean and rehabilitate Kuwait Bay, aiming to remove plastic waste, abandoned fishing nets, wooden debris and sunken vessels, with the participa»»»

Dubai: The Golden Globes 2026, which UAE fans can catch live on Monday early morning, are supposed to be Hollywood’s most relaxed, glamorous night. But this year, the ceremony arrives with the film and TV industry facing political tension, corporate upheaval and a shifting global audience, accordin»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- President of the friendly Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is due to arrive in Kuwait on Monday, accompanied by an official delegation, on an official visit to the country.During the visit, President Faye will hold official talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Skywatchers in Qatar will be able to spot the International Space Station (ISS) as it will be visible to the naked eye today, January 11, 2026. The Qatar Calendar House, in a social media post, said, "Tonight, Sunday evening, residents of the State of Qatar will be able to see the Inte»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: Assailants detonated bombs at nearly a dozen petrol stations in Thailand's south early Sunday, injuring four people, the army said.. Several bombs exploded within a 40-minute period after midnight on Sunday, igniting 11 petrol stations across Thailand's southernmost provinces of »»»

Dubai: Will Smith has spent the last two years travelling from the South Pole to the North Pole, and the experience was apparently as terrifying as it sounds. Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, the actor opened up about his upcoming National Geographic and Disney+ series Pole to P»»»

Dubai: Iran warned that any US military strike ordered by President Donald Trump would trigger retaliation against Israel and American forces across the Middle East, as Israel placed its military on high alert amid fears of a US intervention linked to Iran’s most serious anti-regime protests in yea»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed that investing in infection prevention and control programs is the most prudent and impactful form of investment, as it serves as a strong line of defence in reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving clinical outcom»»»

RAMALLAH, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- A Palestinian was martyred after being shot by Israeli occupation forces in the city of Al-Khalil, south of the West Bank, said the Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs Sunday.In a press statement, the authority said that Shaker Al-Jaabari, 58, was martyred on S»»»

Tunis, January 11 (TAP) – The weather, on Sunday, will be cloudy over most regions. Clouds will become dense in the north with scattered rain. Northwesterly winds will be strong near the coasts, and relatively strong to moderate elsewhere. Wind...»»»

Dubai: Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has credited Dubai’s "atmosphere of optimism" for his successful transition from professional football to a career in media and business, during an appearance at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. Speaking on the second day of the event, the former Mancheste»»»

Dubai: Will Smith has spent the last two years travelling from the South Pole to the North Pole, and the experience was apparently as terrifying as it sounds. Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, the actor opened up about his upcoming National Geographic and Disney+ series Pole to P»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the Qatar Patient Safety Classification as part of its strategic initiatives to strengthen patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services in the State of Qatar. ​The classification serves as an integrated national framework for »»»

A large fire broke out Sunday morning at a warehouse of a factory in Koropi, an industrial area east of Athens, prompting an emergency response by firefighting crews. According to authorities, 27 firefighters were deployed to the scene with 10 fire engines as they worked to contain the blaze. Water»»»

Dubai: Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has won the world’s largest AI Film Award for his film Lily, receiving the $1 million prize from Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. The award is organised by the summit in collaboration with Google »»»

The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of January 9, cash in circulation denominated in Bulgarian leva stood at 16.1 billion leva, equivalent to roughly 8.23 billion euros. This amount represents about 48% of the total volume of lev banknotes and coins that are currently being withdrawn from »»»

On Jan. 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite "health hazard." 1 of 5 | On January 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite "health hazard." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Several police personnel and workers were injured on Sunday in a fire that broke out at the General Department of Correctional Institutions (GDCI) building in the Sulaibiya area.In a press statement, the Ministry of Interior said that it had received a report through the op»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption.In his cable, His Highness the Amir praised the Sultanate's comprehensive developmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the Qatar Patient Safety Classification as part of its strategic initiatives to strengthen patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services in the State of Qatar. The Classification serves as an integrated national framewor»»»

Saudi Arabia enters a new phase described as one of the most sensitive and influential in the course of its economic transformation, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which said next year will be pivotal for the Kingdom thanks to deeper reforms implemented throughout the past year»»»