Atanas Atanassov, chairman of the Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, which is part of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition, told Bulgarian National TV here on Saturday that according to the Constitution, the President must consult with parliamentary parties on the»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the national session marking the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity, reflecting on the nation’s strength and unity following the 2022 terrorist attack. Also In This Package UAE President pledges stability on Day of Solidarity Sh»»»

DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of His Excellency's Trophy and Rifle, as well as the champions of the Al Sabiq Heritage Championship, which was held as part of Saturday's race programme at the Al Rayyan Grass Track of the Q»»»

Casablanca, Morocco: Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that »»»

President Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO nations that sent troops to Greenland, which he said needs to become part of the United States to stop from being controlled by China or Russia. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Eight NATO member nations will be subject»»»

Abu Dhabi: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, as well as the formal establishment of the Palestinian National Committee to administer the Gaza Strip, as a temporary transitional body form»»»

They say the easy part about a title is winning it. Keeping it, now that’s not easy. Unless you happen to be Abu Dhabi – which has been named for the 10th year in a row the safest city in the world. The top spot was given by Numbeo, which recently released its global safety rankings. The index surv»»»

ANKARA (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inviting him to become a member of the Gaza Peace Council, the administration of the Turkish leader said on Saturday. "On January 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump, as the founding chairman of»»»

1 of 6 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket moves at 1-mile-per-hour on Saturday from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B, where it will carry the first manned flight to the moon since Apollo 17 more than 50 years ago. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI |»»»

Five off-piste skiers have died in two avalanches in the Austria's Alps following heavy snowfall in the region. An avalanche hit a group of seven skiers in the Pongau area near Salzburg, killing four and seriously injuring one on Saturday, local mountain rescue officials said. A similar avalanche s»»»

The European Union is reportedly under pressure to appoint a special envoy to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite media reports naming Alexander Stubb as a candidate, citing his familiarity with Russia, the Finnish president’s actions and rhetoric make him a non-starte»»»

The wood-processing company Kronospan Bulgaria said on Saturday that it has submitted to the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) a plan for the safe shutdown of its particleboard production line in Veliko Tarnovo, meeting the 24-hour deadline set by authorities. The measure follow»»»

BusinessBrazilEU and Mercosur countries sign landmark free trade dealLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw»»»

BusinessBrazilEU–Mercosur deal finally sealedLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw.com/p/56yuYThe EU-Merco»»»

President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is creating a rift between the US and other NATO allies, fracturing the alliance and “playing straight into Russia’s hands,” said Jean-François Bélanger, assistant professor at the Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was imposing rising tariffs on eight European countries until the US strikes a deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland, currently an autonomous territory of Denmark.  US President ​Donald Trump on ⁠Saturday vowed to implement a wave»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP)-Reported investments in the industrial sector amounted to TND 2,484.3 million in 2025 with 3,909 reported projects which- once implemented- would generate 37,329 jobs. The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation...»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) - Work has officially begun on the first pilot unit for converting household and similar waste into bioenergy in Djerba, marking a concrete step toward strengthening Tunisia’s energy transition and circular economy.The project...»»»

Manama: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—citing their opposition to US efforts to purchase Greenland. He warned that the»»»

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind, was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million (Dh1.1 billion). The round shaped gem»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy. It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar would raise the issue with US Secret»»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Washington The United States will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries from February 1, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday, citing disagreements over Greenland. Trump said the tariff will apply to all goods sent to the US from Denmark, Norway, Sw»»»

MANAMA: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, ⁠paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement, ⁠which has been highly contested in Europe, must now gain the conse»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) - The Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA), in its capacity as an accredited entity with the Green Climate Fund, has launched a national call for proposals to submit projects and programmes for 2026, with the aim of...»»»

New Delhi: India's civil aviation regulator on Saturday imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo, the country's biggest airline, for poor roster planning that led to large-scale flight cancellations in December. Airports across India were thrown into disarray late last year, with the private carri»»»

MOSCOW — Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates close to 20 per cent for almost two years as high military spending, wh»»»

Hong Kong — Asian markets were mixed recently after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in the AI sector along with a US trade deal with the island.It came after US stocks rebounded after two down days, while oil steadied as President Donald Trump stepped»»»

DOHA: Tuesday, January 20, will mark the astronomical commencement of Sha'ban 1447 AH, and Monday, January 19, will be the completion of Rajab for this year, according to the precise astronomical calculations conducted by the specialists, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Saturday. Eng Fa»»»

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know? That is the challenge posed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recen»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syria and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Saturday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector, strengthen food security, and implement sustainable programs that meet Syria’s current needs. The talks took place as Syria’s Minister of Agriculture, Amjad »»»

Households accounted for more than 20% of Poland’s total energy consumption in 2024, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Over 62% of household energy use was devoted to space heating, while water heating represented 18%. Electricity consumption for lighting and household appliances accounted for »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Host nation Kuwait delivered a commanding performance, routing their Hong Kong counterparts 39-25 in a thrilling Group C clash at the 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship on Saturday.The impressive victory, their second consecutive win of the tournament, has significantly»»»

Doha: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, will mark the astronomical commencement of Sha'ban 1447 AH, and Monday, January 19, 2026, will be the completion of Rajab for this year, according to the precise astronomical calculations conducted by the specialists, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Satu»»»

Jeddah: Qatar took part in the technical preparatory meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah. Representing Qatar at the meeting was First Secretary at the Office of the Special Envoy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs»»»

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A US federal judge has issued an order limiting the crowd control tactics that can be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) towards "peaceful and unobstructive" protesters in Minneapolis. Judge Katherine Menendez ruled on Friday night that federal agents can't arrest or pepper sp»»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to US control of Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, a»»»

Bulgaria is approaching a period of political uncertainty as early elections are set to take place, with the main questions now focused on the exact dates for voting and who will serve as the acting prime minister. The political climate is tense, with parties trading accusations and criticisms as t»»»

A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 1»»»

The tariffs will continue until a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland by the US, Trump added. Starting February 1, tariffs against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will increase to 10%, and from June 1, they will rise to 25%, the U»»»

Madrid: Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm. Arbeloa's debut after replacing Xabi Alonso ended in a humiliating Copa del Rey defeat in midweek at second-tier Albacete, »»»

A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. Alongside Prince Saisal, the delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the US P»»»

Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), said he saw the enduring spirit of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan reflected in the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.After a guided tour by t»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. This cam»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-chair Tino Chrupalla warned that interference in Iran's internal affairs could risk war and trigger a new wave of refugees. "We do not support interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Choosing a government is the task of the »»»