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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) announced on Sunday, that local banks will be closed on Sunday, January 18, in observance of Israa and Miraj. KBA Deputy Secretary General Shaikha Al-Essa said in a press statement that banks will resume work on Monday, the 19th of Jan, »»»

BERLIN, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The German government reiterated on Sunday its refusal to interfere in the affairs of Denmark and its autonomous territory, Greenland, stressing the importance of respecting international law and the sovereignty of nations over their territories.German Vice-Chancellor and F»»»

Dubai: Veteran Syrian actor Ahmad Melli passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 80, following a sudden health crisis that required his admission to the intensive care unit at the National Hospital in Damascus, according to Syria’s Al Watan newspaper. Born in Damascus in 1949 to a Kurdish family»»»

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for those killed in protests in Iran and in the conflict in Syria during his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, calling for dialogue and peace, AFP reported. "My thoughts turn to what is happening these days in the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Syria, where persis»»»

Dubai Police have marked three decades of institutionalised human rights work, underscored by measurable outcomes that place people at the heart of policing. Over this period, the force handled 24,874 cases and restored Dh68.7 million in rights and entitlements, reflecting a sustained, results-driv»»»

Brisbane, Australia: Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev warmed up for an assault on this year's opening Grand Slam in perfect fashion by winning the Brisbane International final on Sunday. The Russian world number 13 was too strong for American Brandon Nakashima and ran out a 6-2,»»»

The Bulgarian tourism sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, driven by the country's integration into the Eurozone and the Schengen Area, according to experts from the Department of Tourism Economics at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Prof. Elena Velikova and Assoc. Pro»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The "Al-Salhiya Fine Arts Forum" kicked off Sunday in Kuwait, organized in cooperation between the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, the Arab Media Forum, and the Al-Salhiya Complex. The event features 23 Kuwaiti artists displaying 51 paintings and artworks an»»»

Tunis, January 11 (TAP) – The Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) will organize an information day on “The 2026 Finance Law and Mandatory Electronic Invoicing” on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Tunis.The event is intended for...»»»

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across ​the enclave, local health authorities said, as tension rises over continued violence. Medics said one Palestinian was killed in the Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City, in an area under ‌Palestinian control, while ‌two o»»»

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Citizens protested in front of Sofia City Hall on Sunday over the ongoing problem with waste collection in the capital. The protest was organized on Facebook by Mariyan Tashev under the slogan "Let's throw the garbage out on Moskovska Street 33." Sofia Municipality told BTA that the protest had bee»»»

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Shiite National Current, has offered what amounts to an amnesty to a group of former followers who had broken away from his movement and joined armed factions, most of which have strained relations with him. The majority of leaders and fighters in the Sh»»»

Egypt has signed renewable energy deals worth a combined $1.8 billion, state TV reported on Sunday. Among the deals were contracts with Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec and China's Sungrow. Egypt hopes to have renewable energy reach 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030, but offi»»»

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will be cut short and the astronauts will return to Earth ahead of schedule, as one of them needs medical care, NASA Director Jared Isaacman has announced. The four-person team has been conducting research aboard the ISS since Augu»»»

Elon Musk has accused the UK government of suppressing free speech after officials threatened to ban Grok, his X platform’s AI chatbot, over reports that it generates non-consensual erotic deepfake images of women and children. British communications watchdog Ofcom has said that it is investigating»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued Amiri Decree No. (6) of 2026, today, January 11, 2026, appointing Engineer Nawaf Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana as President of the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. The decision is effective starting from its»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, H. E. Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Mannai, met with Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, H. E. Gen. Fabien Mandon. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of joint military cooperation and ways to further develop them a»»»

GERB-UDF will return the cabinet-forming mandate unfulfilled upon receiving it from the head of State to save time and hold elections sooner, MP Delyan Dobrev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The President is expected to hand the mandate to the biggest parliamentary group on January 12. Dob»»»

Damascus, Jan. 11 (SANA) The Syrian-Egyptian Economic Forum opened Sunday in Damascus, aiming to boost trade, investment, and the development of joint projects. The event, organized by the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, brings together officials, business leaders, and economic institutions»»»

Dubai: Ethiopia has officially begun construction of what will be Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion project aimed at transforming the country into a major global aviation hub by 2030, local media reported. The project, led by Ethiopian Airlines, is being built in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometr»»»

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Saturday that the government is moving forward with the development of clean and renewable energy sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Iraq Energy Exhibition and Conference, al-Sudani said Iraq has made significant progress in capturing ass»»»

The head of Arab Americans for Peace and a mediator on Gaza, Bishara Bahbah, said on Saturday that information he has received indicates US President Donald Trump will announce a “Board of Peace” overseeing a transitional administration for the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed a day or two »»»

The Sustainable Schools Initiative of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received a 7-star rating, the highest distinction for excellence, at the 11th cycle of the International Best Practice Competition organized by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER) in New Zealand.»»»

New York: The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale. The building, affixed with gargoyles, stainless steel design nods to early Chrysler vehicles and a celebrated crown and needle top, has »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council, will on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14, host the 298th session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The meeting is part of Shura Council's ongoing support for multilateral parliamentary w»»»

Beverly Hills, United States: Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat this awards season. With nine nominations, "One Battle" appears a lock to ta»»»

Tunis, January 11, 2026 (TAP) – A total of 3,064 citizen alerts related to water access issues were recorded in 2025, highlighting the exacerbation of the water crisis across Tunisia, according to the annual report of the Tunisian Water Observatory,...»»»

Tunis, January 11 (TAP) – Remittances from Tunisian expatriates reached 8.761 billion dinars in 2025, up 6% from 8.263 billion dinars in 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).This rise comes amid...»»»

One of the largest and oldest icebergs ever tracked by scientists has turned blue and is “on the verge of complete disintegration,” NASA said on Thursday. A23a, a massive wall of ice that was once twice the size of Rhode Island, is drenched in blue meltwater as it drifts in the South Atlantic off t»»»

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»»»