Government price control campaign has led to over 30 percent price decreases: Deputy Economy Minister Abu Shiha
The Undersecretary of the Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, confirmed that the campaign launched by the Tripoli government to control prices and goods in the local market has achieved positive results. A clear decrease in the prices of basic commodities has been recorde»»»
Nordics Reject Trump's Claims of Russian, Chinese Vessels Near Greenland – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nordic countries have refuted US President Donald Trump's claims about Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, which he cited to justify his plans to take control of the island, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing two senior Nordic diplomats with access t»»»
Saudia to Launch Riyadh-Kozhikode Flights in February
Saudia Airlines has added Kozhikode, India, to its network of scheduled international destinations, marking its seventh destination in the country alongside Bangalore, Mumbai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Lucknow, as part of the airline’s strategy to reach new international markets, connect the Kin»»»
TISP Leader Trifonov Calls on Sofia Mayor to Resign over Waste Collection Crisis
In a Facebook post on Sunday, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov called on Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev to resign. The post was related to Sunday's protest by Sofianites over the waste collection issues in the capital. "Sofia has been buried in waste for several months. It looks like»»»
Saudi Arabia set to experience coldest winter spell this season
Dubai: Saudi Arabia is set to be hit by the coldest, deepest and strongest low-pressure system since the start of winter, beginning from Monday, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). The centre forecast cold conditions at night and in the early morning hours across the northern re»»»
Sudan PM Announces Govt Return to Khartoum from Wartime Capital
Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from wartime capital of Port Sudan, AFP reported. "Today, we return, and the Government of Hope returns to the national capital," Idris told reporters in Khartoum, ravag»»»
Record number of visitors pour into Qatar's booth at New Delhi World Book Fair
DOHA: A record number of visitors are pouring into the State of Qatar's booth at the New Delhi World Book Fair, as the nation is participating as a guest of honor, underscoring the increasing interest in its culture as well as the thoughtful and literary showcases. The Ministry of Culture's booth p»»»
Iran’s President Affirms US-Israel Directing Riots, Officials Underline Decisive Action against Terrorists
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that the US and ‘Israel’ are ordering riots and unrest in Iran after their failure to defeat the Islamic Republic militarily. President Pezeshkian denounced the destructive role of the US and the Zionist regime in upsetting international peace, security »»»
TABC to hold conference on boosting Tunisian companies’ expansion in Africa
Tunis, January 11, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisia–Africa Business Council (TABC) will organize a conference-debate on Saturday, January 17. It will focus on funding mechanisms for the expansion of Tunisian companies in Africa, in partnership with the...»»»
Tickets go on sale for third Qatar-UAE Super Cup
DOHA: The Organising Committee of Qatar-UAE Super Cup on Sunday announced the release of tickets for tournament’s third edition, which will be held from January 22 to 25, 2026. The competition will see Qatari and UAE teams compete for four titles – Super Cup, Challenge Shield, Super Shield and Chal»»»
Head of LISCO’s Materials Department detained in US$ 26 million contract fraud with Austrian company VA Intertrading
The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that the investigating authority has ordered the detention of the head of the Materials Department at the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) in Misrata. The prosecutor at the Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office within the Misrata Court of Appeal in»»»
Voters in Benin begin casting ballots in legislative, local elections
RABAT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Voters in Benin began flocking to polling stations on Sunday to cast their ballots in a dual legislative and local election to choose 109 members of the National Assembly and 1,815 members of local councils, amid tight organizational and security measures.Local media reporte»»»
Zionist Enemy Escalates Air Raids on South Lebanon: Outskirts of Several Towns Targeted - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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‘We are not afraid anymore’: Iranians describe gunfire, overwhelmed hospitals and defiance
Dubai: They spoke in whispers, careful not to reveal their names, but their accounts poured out with urgency as Iran remains largely cut off from the outside world. Witnesses and medical staff describing the crackdown on nationwide protests paint a grim picture of gunfire in the streets, overwhelme»»»
Trump Says Venezuela Now Protected by US, Not Cuba
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Venezuela no longer needed Cuba for protection as it would be protected by the US military. "Venezuela doesn’t need protection anymore from the thugs and extortionists who held them hostage for so many years. Venezuela now has the Uni»»»
Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Ukraine's Attack on Voronezh Region Act of Terrorism
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow condemns Ukraine's attacks on Voronezh and other regions of Russia as acts of terrorism, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday. "On January 10, the Voronezh, Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod regions were subjected to a massive attack by fixed-wing»»»
UK's Former US Envoy Apologizes to Epstein's Victims, Not for His Own Ties
Britain's former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed over his links to Jeffrey Epstein last year, apologized on Sunday to the victims of the late convicted sex offender but not for his own actions. Mandelson was fired in September over emails that came to light revealing a much closer»»»
One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires
One person has died and 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed in bushfires that have torn across south-east Australia. The fires have raged in dozens of locations across the country for several days, mostly in the state of Victoria, but also in New South Wales, burning through land almost twi»»»
Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
A newly-married couple was killed when a gas cylinder exploded at a house in Islamabad where they were sleeping after their wedding party, police have said. A further six people - including wedding guests and family members - who were staying there also died in the blast. More than a dozen people w»»»
Bulgaria: Counterfeit Euros Discovered After Gas Station Employee Swaps Banknotes
A case involving counterfeit euro banknotes has been uncovered at a gas station in the town of Valchedrum, Montana region, where a young employee managed to replace genuine currency with fake bills during his shifts. The forged banknotes entered the station’s daily cash circulation before the irreg»»»
Amir appoints chairman of Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued Amiri Decision No. (6) of 2026, appointing EngNawaf Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana as Chairman of the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. The decision is effective from its date of issue and i»»»
Tripoli PM Aldabaiba is well after undergoing ‘‘minor medical procedure’’ in Misrata state Heart Hospital
The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba underwent a minor medical procedure Saturday morning at Misrata Heart, Arterial and Vascular Centre. The Prime Minister’s media office confirmed that his health is good and stable, and that he is being»»»
Iran to Attack Israel, US Facilities in Middle East in Event of Aggression - Parliament Speaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and US facilities in the Middle East will become legitimate targets for Iran in the event of armed aggression, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday amid reports of a potential US strike on Iran. The New York Times has reported, citing offic»»»
100 skeletons found in home of man who looted historic cemetery, police say
Police investigators were staking out the historic, 200-acre Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday evening when their suspect finally emerged carrying a crow bar and a burlap bag. For months, mausoleums in the graveyard, some more than a hundred years old, were being looted in »»»
Israeli war jets carry out several air raids on the outskirts of Al-Rihan, Al-Qatrani, Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Jbaa, and Al-Jabbour in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar reporter: Israeli machineguns open fire at Dahira town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syrian Army on High Alert After Monitoring SDF Military Buildup East of Aleppo
Aleppo, Jan.11 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced that army have detected movements by the SDF involving the deployment of armed groups and medium and heavy military equipment toward the Deir Hafer front, east of Aleppo. In statements to SANA, the Operations Command sai»»»
Three Bangladeshi family members killed in Salalah highway crash
Dubai: Three members of a Bangladeshi family were killed in a tragic road accident on a highway near Salalah late on Friday night. The crash occurred when their car lost control after colliding with a stray camel, according to local media, citing Bangladesh’s Daily Ittefaq newspaper. The accident t»»»
No Drug Price Hikes Expected in Bulgaria, Euro Transition Running Smoothly
The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) recently held discussions with representatives of the Bulgarian Association of Wholesale and Retail Drug Traders (BATEDL) and the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Bulgaria (ARPharM), the regulator’s press office ann»»»
N. Korea accuses S. Korea of drone incursions, warns Seoul 'pay price' - UPI.com
People watch a TV news report at Seoul Station in Seoul on Sunday about North Korea’s claim that a South Korean drone violated its airspace. Jan. 11, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News Agency North Korea claimed Saturday that South Korea infringed on its sovereignty with drone incursions in September last »»»
Sudan PM: Gov't returns to Khartoum
KHARTOUM, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the return of his government to the capital Khartoum."Today, we return, and the Government of Hope returns to the national capital," Idris told a gathering in Khartoum after nearly three years of operating from its w»»»
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Call on President to Focus on Fair, Free Elections When Selecting Caretaker PM
In a decision published Sunday, the national leadership of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) insists that when selecting a caretaker prime minister, the President should be guided by the principle of holding fair, transparent, and free elections. According to DSB, which is part of the Continue th»»»
Iran Protest Death Toll Rises as Alarm Grows over Crackdown 'Massacre'
At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising»»»
From energy to AI, the Middle East lines up $100 billion a year in investment, report finds
Dubai: The Middle East is lining up more than $100 billion a year in strategic investment by 2026, spanning oil and gas, renewables, healthcare, digital infrastructure and manufacturing, according to a new outlook from Grand View Research. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»
Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI: regulator
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated explicit content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok's image creation feature allowed users to abuse pictures of women and children using s»»»
German FM Puts Emphasis on Close Ties before US Trip
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations on Sunday as he left for a trip to Washington that takes place at a delicate time due to tensions over US interests in Greenland and Venezuela. "Never before has it been so crucial to invest in the trans»»»
Golden Globes 2026: Where to watch, nominations and everything you need to know
Dubai: The Golden Globe Awards return on Monday morning, marking one of the most important moments in the global film and television awards season, just weeks before Oscar nominations are announced. Where to watch the Golden GlobesIn the United States, the Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live»»»
French and Saudi envoys to visit Lebanon next week
Lebanon will next week witness a notable flurry of visits by foreign envoys, media reports said. Among the envoys will be French special presidential envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian and Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan. According to the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, the French and Saudi envoys w»»»
Qatar to host largest LNG event in the world
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, QatarEnergy will host the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) in Qatar, the Home of LNG. From February 2 – 5, 2026, the iconic Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC»»»
Amir appoints Chairman of Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Sunday Amiri Decision No. (6) of 2026, appointing Eng. Nawaf Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana as Chairman of the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. The decision is effective from its date of issue and is to be»»»
From Delhi to Telangana, cold wave brings bitter chill
New Delhi: Large parts of India continued to reel under severe winter conditions on Sunday, with cold wave and dense fog disrupting daily life across the north, while central and eastern regions experienced contrasting weather patterns ranging from biting cold to brief respite, according to the Ind»»»
‘Many tried to destroy Somnath Temple, India, but did not succeed’, Modi hails centuries of resilience
Somnath (Gujarat) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determ»»»
Israel Says Samoa to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem this year, a rare move as most foreign diplomatic missions to Israel are located in Tel Aviv. Samoa will become the eighth country to open its mission in Jerusalem, and the third from the Pacific region»»»
Winter tightens its grip: UAE to enter coldest 26 days of the season
Dubai: As mid-January arrives, the UAE is entering the coldest phase of its winter with the onset of the Shabat season, which lasts for 26 days until February 10. This period is known for marking the peak of winter chill across the region. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical So»»»
Bulgaria: Timber Output Hit Historic Low in 2025
Timber production in Bulgaria in 2025 has fallen to record lows, according to the latest figures released by the Executive Forestry Agency (EFA). The Branch Chamber of the Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BKDMP) reports that only 80% of the timber planned for transportation from temporary storag»»»
Live missile firing and unmanned systems trials underline Pakistan Navy’s push toward modern maritime warfare
Dubai: The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile during a major naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating its growing conventional and unmanned warfare capabilities in line with evolving maritime combat doctrines, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.»»»
Cold snap set to sweep Greece with snow and north winds
Authorities have issued an urgent weather warning as conditions are expected to worsen from Sunday afternoon, bringing a wave of cold, strong north winds and widespread snowfall. Snowfall is forecast in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as in parts of northern Greece, including Easter»»»
Delhi woman, key witness in husband’s 2023 murder, shot dead
New Delhi: A 44-year-old woman who was the main witness in her husband’s 2023 murder case was shot dead at point-blank range in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh on Saturday, in what police suspect was a targeted killing aimed at weakening the ongoing trial. The victim, Rachna Yadav, president of the»»»
CC Chair Vassilev: Coalition Formats Exhausted, One Party with Clear Mandate Should Govern Bulgaria
If Bulgarians want Bulgaria to become a rich, fair, and European country, they must go out and vote, giving a clear mandate to one party to govern, Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. "We have tried coalitions in all kinds of formats and have seen »»»