The leader of MRF - New Beginning, Delyan Peevski, has called for the resignation of Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, the party’s press centre said. For months, Bulgaria’s capital has been sinking into garbage and filth, Peevski said. “Who ordered this outrage? The answer is very simple – the Mayor of So»»»

Iran's rulers are confronting their most serious challenge since their own 1979 revolution. They're now countering on an unprecedented scale - a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown has been unleashed on a scale unseen in previous crises. Some of the streets once engulfed b»»»

For President Trump, it's decision time. Ten days ago, he said the US was prepared to go to the "rescue" of Iranian protesters if their government used violence against them. The US was, the president said, "locked and loaded and ready to go". That was before the violent crackdown in Iran had reall»»»

Dar Global and the Trump Organization announced on Monday the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, valued at over $1 billion. Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, said the project marks its third collaboration with the Trump Organization in the Kingdom. This landmark project,»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture’s Qatar Authors Forum (QFA) organised yesterday a workshop on the foundations of the art of the novel with Dr. Amir Taj El-Sir, running from January 12 to 15. The workshop aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in novel writing, from the initial idea thro»»»

A group of individuals organized private parties in Bishkek and later posted photos and videos from the events on social media, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. Locations of the parties changed each time and were held in rented premises. The police »»»

Alain Orsoni, who led the separatist Corsican Movement for Self-Determination before becoming the president of Corsican football club ‍AC Ajaccio, was killed by a long-range shot at his mother's funeral on the French island. Former ‍Corsican separatist leader ​Alain Orsoni was shot dead d»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has been named the world’s safest full-service airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings, placing the UAE carrier at the top of a global list of 320 airlines assessed for safety, operations and product standards. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

Prize-winning Australian author Craig Silvey has appeared in court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested on Monday after police raided his home in Perth. Police alleged he was actively engaging with other ch»»»

Hundreds of fans and admirers are bidding farewell to Indian singer and actor Prashant Tamang, who rose to fame two decades ago after winning the third season of popular music reality show Indian Idol. Tamang, 43, who was from the hill town of Darjeeling in West Bengal state, died of a cardiac arre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will look to end their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group B campaign on a positive note when they face already-qualified Japan in Jeddah today. Eliminated after back-to-back defeats, Qatar are out of contention for a quarter-final place, but head coach Ilidio Vale (picture»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level session held yesterday as part of the Third Government Communications Forum underscored the pivotal role of government communication in supporting major national initiatives, advancing the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030, and guiding public behaviour. Held under t»»»

Doha, Qatar: An e-book coordinated by a WCM-Q researcher which compiles the latest research into the use of fecal transplants to restore healthy gut microbiota has proven so successful it is to be relaunched in an expanded form next year. The e-book, titled, ‘Fecal Microbiota Transplants: challenge»»»

Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela. Brent futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $64.09 a barrel by 0430 GMT, hovering near a two-month high struck in the previous»»»

Wadi Ad Dawsir: Five-time Dakar winner Nasser Al Attiyah finished fifth in his Dacia but the Qatari retained the overall lead after the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Al Attiyah and his Belgian co-driver Fabian Lurquin completed the 483-kilometre circuit that started and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fresh off the excitement of WTT Champions Doha 2026, the Lusail Sports Arena is once again set to host world-class table tennis action as WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 kicks off with qualifying rounds today. The six-day event, part of the 31st Qatar International Tennis Championships se»»»

Two mysterious cases involving Russian nationals have emerged in Cyprus over the past few days. A Russian embassy employee in Nicosia was found dead in his office last Thursday. Russian authorities immediately attributed AV Panov’s death to suicide and refused Cypriot police assistance in the inves»»»

President Donald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the US, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years. "Effective immediately, any Country doing b»»»

Doha, Qatar: As appetizers go for FIBA Basketball World Cups, the first-ever Mini World Cup in Qatar is a big hit. Thirty-two secondary school teams have already squared off on the hardwood in the first round, aiming to become the champion of the inaugural competition. The second round gets underwa»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on urgent measures to improve the efficiency of vehicle technical inspections. The document aims to enhance road safety, improve service quality, and ensure price stability in the vehicle inspection sector. According to the decree, from January »»»

Doha: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan H E Toshimitsu Motegi has stressed that the cooperative relationship between Japan and Qatar is exceptionally strong, bound by multifaceted and robust ties, and building upon this long-standing friendship. “It is crucial that the two countries further str»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a notable demonstration of operational excellence, Qatar Airways has earned significant recognition in the aviation industry through Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance Review, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most reliable global carriers. The airline achieved an 84.42 »»»

Dubai: Canadian authorities have arrested a 43-year-old man at Toronto Pearson International Airport in connection with the country’s largest-ever gold theft, following his arrival on an international flight. Arsalan Chaudhary, who investigators say has no fixed address, was taken into custody by P»»»

The railway tracks in Bishkek are not planned to be relocated or removed. The City Hall said, commenting on the draft of the capital’s master development plan. The municipality explained that the railway is considered in the master plan as an alternative form of off-street passenger transport—a cit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has emphasised that effective government communication plays a central role in supporting Qatar’s environmental policies, protecting natural reserves, and promoting sustainability as a core na»»»

Dubai: You open your phone. There's a notification. It asks: "Are you dead?" No, this isn't a prank. It's the app that's breaking the internet right now and the conversation it's starting is making people stop and think about how we're really living. What even is this?"Are You Dead?" launched in Ma»»»

Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi ordered on Monday the closure of all illegal prisons and detention centers in southern Yemen. The prisons are located in the governorates of Aden, Lahj and Dhaleh. Al-Alimi met in the Saudi capital Riyadh with Tobias Tunkel, Ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third Government Communications Forum opened yesterday with the participation of Their Excellencies ministers, decision-makers, and communications and media leaders from government and semi-government entities in the country. The two-day forum underscores the pivotal role of the go»»»

There are currently no strict deadlines for the paid replacement of permanent driver’s licenses in Kyrgyzstan. The State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers under the Presidential Affairs Department informed 24.kg news agency. From January 15 to February 15, old permanent driver’s licen»»»

Law enforcement authorities detained fraudsters in Bishkek who posed as officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, in early 2026, a citizen K.A. contacted the ministry’s Internal Investigations Service, asking for action against »»»

A briefing by the Euro Coordination Centre will take place today at 11:00 a.m. in the Council of Ministers building, the Government press service announced. This will be the Centre’s second report to the media, following its first briefing on January 6, when the head of the Euro Coordination Centre»»»

The volume of industrial production lagged behind the one year earlier level by 5.4% in November 2025. The working day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 2.0% lower than in October 2025. Production volume dec»»»

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According to Bishkek’s master development plan, a new tram line is planned along Aaly Tokombaev Avenue—from 12th microdistrict toward the city center. The route is expected to continue along Kievskaya Street to Osh market. The City Hall explained that the order of implementation for tram infrastruc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has joined the Pax Silica Declaration, reinforcing its expanding role in global economic cooperation and strategic partnerships focused on growth and security across technology sectors and supply chain resilience. The framework signed yesterday by the Minister of State for Foreig»»»

A Republican House representative on Monday introduced legislation to authorize President Donald Trump to acquire or annex Greenland from Denmark. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Republican Rep. Randy Fine introduced legislation Monday authorizing President Donald Trump to»»»

The governing parties have proven that they are capable of protecting Hungary from even the greatest dangers, and another electoral victory would therefore be the strongest guarantee of staying out of the war and keeping migrants out of the country, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Monday i»»»

As of December 2025, there were 446 vacant positions in Bishkek’s general education institutions. The city’s Department of Education informed 24.kg news agency. According to the department, there are 119 general education schools in Bishkek, employing 10,197 teachers. In the summer, officials state»»»

US journalist Gonzalo Lira, who died in a Ukrainian prison 2 years ago, was forced to remain in pretrial detention following a final hearing on December 22, 2023, despite a severe case of pneumonia, according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of Ukrainian public court records. January 12 marked»»»

The Handball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic has become a member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Kyrgyzstan. The decision was made at a meeting of the General Assembly of the NOC of the Kyrgyz Republic. NOC President Umbetaly Kydyraliev presented a report on the participation of nation»»»

US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine has introduced a bill that would allow US President Donald Trump to take all the actions necessary to annex or acquire Greenland in the name of US security interests. "Today, Congressman Fine (FL-06) introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, landmark l»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country engaged in business with Iran will pay a 25% tariff on any business done with the United States. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done»»»

France has launched a recruitment campaign for a new voluntary military service for young people. The move has been framed as a response to a perceived Russian “threat,” a claim that Moscow has repeatedly dismissed as “nonsense,” and comes amid a wider European military buildup. The campaign was an»»»

During the New Year holidays, 12,124 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were registered in Kyrgyzstan. Sultan Suranbaev, a physician at the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, reported on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the number of cases »»»

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has adopted a number of decisions establishing the terms and rules for importing e-commerce goods purchased by individuals from foreign marketplaces, the EEC reported. In particular, the duty-free import threshold has been set at €200, with the »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s U23 national football team lost to Jordan at the AFC U23 Asian Cup. The match was broadcast by NTRK Sport. The game ended in a 0–1 defeat for Kyrgyzstan. Earlier, the team had lost to Saudi Arabia and Vietnam but still retained a chance to reach the playoffs with a win in the third rou»»»

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A Venezuelan employee of the New York City Council has been detained by federal immigration officials, Council Speaker Julie Menin said Monday night, amid growing anger over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The unidentified data analyst was detained while attending»»»

Dubai: Commuters across the UAE are experiencing a particularly busy morning today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026. In Dubai, heavy congestion is being reported on major routes, specifically along Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road. Data from Google Maps indicates significant tailbacks near the B»»»

For around two weeks - and despite an internet blackout - thousands of Iranians have been mobilising in large protests that threaten the future of the ruling regime. But some internet users are casting doubt over the protest images, claiming they’re in fact much smaller than they appear, or using c»»»

For more than a century, Latin America has served as a testing ground for competing visions of sovereignty, intervention and hemispheric order. Recent statements by the United States president, Donald J. Trump, placing Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba on notice have revived tensions that many i»»»