OVHcloud identifies five trends that will define 2026
OVHcloud, a global cloud services provider and the European market leader, presents its forecast of the key trends that will shape the development of cloud computing and related solutions in 2026. The coming year will intensify efforts in the area of digital sovereignty—a topic that finally gained »»»
Cretan man remanded for rape of daughters
Authorities in Crete have ordered a 54-year-old man accused of physically and sexually abusing his two daughters to be remanded in custody following his testimony before an investigating magistrate. The man and his 42-year-old wife were arrested last week in connection with the alleged abuse of the»»»
Brnabic: EC more than fair, Baltic, Scandinavian and Benelux states biggest opponents of opening Cluster 3
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday there was a difference between the European Parliament and the European Commission (EC) when it comes to Serbia's EU integration and noted that the EC was "more than fair", while the Baltic, Scandinavian and Benelux states were the bi»»»
Oreshnik Strike Cripples Ukraine’s Aviation Repair Hub – Russia’s MoD
The Lvov State Aircraft Repair Plant was disabled as a result of a strike by Russia's Oreshnik missiles on the night of January 9, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "According to information confirmed by several independent sources, the Lvov State Aircraft Repair Plant was disabled as a »»»
Greenland’s defenses are ‘two dog sleds’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Denmark’s defenses of Greenland are “two dog sleds,” renewing his push for the European NATO member to relinquish its sovereignty over the island. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed that Russia or China could take over the Danish »»»
Trump issues ultimatum to Cuba
US President Donald Trump has said Cuba will no longer receive Venezuelan oil and money, warning the island to do a deal with Washington “before it’s too late.” Cuba, a close ally of Venezuela and a major beneficiary of its subsidized oil, has seen supplies from the OPEC nation dry up since early J»»»
HSBC launches onshore asset management business in UAE, debuts 10 local funds
Dubai: HSBC will establish a new onshore asset management operation in the United Arab Emirates and roll out a suite of locally domiciled investment funds, the bank said on Monday, expanding its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»
Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient
Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible - restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony. Moorfields hospital in London is the world's first dedicated clinic for the disorder and seven out of eight patients given the pionee»»»
FTTH, Colibris collaborate for more circular textile sector
Tunis, Jan. 12 (TAP)- Colibris - the first Tunisian startup specialised in organising door-to-door recyclable household and industrial waste collection- embarks this week on a pilot project to recover used clothing- all colours and types...»»»
Hungary’s sky mystery explained: Elon Musk behind the strange light - VIDEO
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HMC with partners launches pioneering pilot study for early cancer detection
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in partnership with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, the Qatar Precision Healthcare Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has launched a pioneering pilot study highlighting how genetic rese»»»
Over 5,700 Waste Collection-related Reports Filed with Sofia Municipality since October 2025
More than 5,700 reports related to waste collection and waste removal have been filed with Sofia Municipality between October 4, 2025 and January 9, 2026. The reports were submitted by residents and received through the Municipality’s Contact Centre from all 24 boroughs of the capital, Sofia Munici»»»
Security Council Reviews 2024 National Security Report, Focuses on Global and Regional Risks
Under the leadership of outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Ministers was held, at which the Annual Report on the State of National Security of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2024 was adopted. During the meeting, Council members conducted an i»»»
NBS keeps key policy rate at 5.75 pct
BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Monday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively, the central bank said in a statement. "The Board made the decision pri»»»
‘Unsinkable US Aircraft Carrier’ in the Arctic: Strategic Logic Behind US Interest in Greenland
If Washington moves ahead with plans to seize Greenland, it will give rise to a new European alliance, operating “without the US…where the role of American tactical nukes and nuclear umbrella will be played by the UK, France and perhaps Germany instead of the Americans,” says analyst Igor Korotchen»»»
Trump Claims Amid Tensions Over Greenland's Future That He 'Saved' NATO
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed, amid the ongoing tensions around Greenland's future, that he is the one who "saved" NATO. "I’m the one who SAVED NATO!!! President DJT," Trump wrote via Truth Social. Trump has repeatedly said that Greenland should become part of t»»»
Trump’s Greenland threats will backfire – Republican senator
US President Donald Trump’s threats to use military force to acquire Greenland could derail any chance of a negotiated deal, Republican Senator Rand Paul has said. Trump has argued that the US should control Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, citing security concerns and the need to coun»»»
German gas reserves at ‘historic low’ – industry experts
Gas storage levels in Germany have hit a historic low for this time of year due to rapid depletion amid a cold snap, ZDF reported over the weekend, citing industry experts. They warned that stocks could run out before the heating season ends if withdrawals continue at the current pace. According to»»»
Netanyahu’s chief of staff detained in leak probe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, has been detained and questioned by police over alleged attempts to interfere with a probe into the leak of a classified document to German tabloid Bild. Braverman’s questioning lasted around 13 hours on Sunday, the Times»»»
Iran summons UK envoy over embassy flag incident – media
Iran has summoned the British ambassador in Tehran after its flag was torn down from the embassy in London, several Iranian government-linked outlets have reported. The incident occurred on Saturday when members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside the embassy in Kensington to show support for »»»
New Flights from Sofia and Varna to Santander, Corfu and Katowice Announced
Wizz Air has announced the opening of three new direct air routes from Bulgaria for the summer season of 2026, strengthening its presence on the local market and expanding travel options from Sofia and Varna. The new services will link Sofia with Santander in Spain from 31 March, Sofia with Corfu i»»»
Malaysia, Indonesia block Musk’s Grok as backlash grows over AI images
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s startup xAI, after authorities said the tool was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images of women and children. The unprecedente»»»
One of UK’s ‘biggest trade delegations’ arrives in Egypt for investment, trade cooperation
Trade envoy Jeffrey Donaldson and over 40 delegates from British companies will arrive in Egypt this week as part of one of the UK’s “biggest trade delegations” to visit the North African country to assess new trade and investment opportunities and identify potential Egyptian partners, the UK embas»»»
EU Not Ruling Out Oil, Gas Exploration Moratorium Review in Arctic Region - Commission
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU does not rule out that the new Arctic strategy will review the moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the region, European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Monday. "We have opened consultation precisely on the Arctic policy which will be reviewed and at this st»»»
EU Will Have to Negotiate With Russia at Some Point - European Commission
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union will have to negotiate with Russia at some point, European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Monday. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that Europe must start talking to Russia about Ukraine and called for the appointment of an EU spe»»»
Russian Defense Industry Enterprises Fulfill All State Defense Orders - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Enterprises of the Russian defense industry have fulfilled all tasks set in the state defense orders, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said on Monday. "Regarding the defense-industrial complex. Our enterprises have overall fulfilled all tasks of the state defens»»»
Armed pirates abduct nine sailors off Gabon
Libreville, Gabon: Armed assailants boarded a fishing trawler off Gabon's coast over the weekend and abducted nine sailors, the defence ministry said. The incident on Saturday night was the latest act of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, which spans more than 5,700 kilometres (3,500 miles) from Senegal»»»
Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea
Madrid: Spanish police announced on Monday their largest-ever seizure of cocaine at sea after impounding a Europe-bound container ship in the Atlantic Ocean carrying almost 10 tonnes of the drug. Officers last week raided the Cameroon-flagged vessel which had left Brazil, seizing 9,994 kilogrammes »»»
Sheikh Hamdan unveils 'Season of Wulfa' ahead of Ramadan and Eid festivities
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, on Monday launched the Season of Wulfa, a new initiative celebrating Emirati traditions, values, and cultural heritage. The programme, led by Sheikh»»»
Report: Israel threatens destructive strike if Hezbollah interferes in war on Iran
Lebanon has recently received “clear Israeli messages” through international envoys who visited Beirut, a senior political source said. The source told the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper that the envoys carried “a direct warning that Israel has prepared a very broad destructive military plan should Hezbo»»»
Personnel changes take place at Bishkek City Hall - | 24.KG
Personnel changes have taken place at Bishkek City Hall. According to the municipality, Kanybek Zholchubekov has been appointed Director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism, and Youth Affairs. He previously served as Director of the Raatbek Sanatbaev Specialized Children’s and»»»
E-invoice to ensure more transparency, fairness and stability of Macedonian economy: FinMin
Skopje, 5 January 2026 (MIA) - The e-invoice system, which pilot-stage has been launched, will ensure more efficient collection of taxes and fight against informal economy, said Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska Kochoska on Monday. Minister Dimitrieska Kochoska told a press conference this is an»»»
Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
It is extraordinary enough to see the world's top central banker make an unscheduled video statement on social media. My first thought upon seeing the post from the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell was: "Is this an AI deepfake?" That sense did not go away as I listened to what were indeed the re»»»
Bulgaria: Euro Adoption Receives Broad Support, but Price Concerns Persist
The transition to the euro in Bulgaria has been met with a generally positive reception, though significant concerns remain regarding inflation and price regulation. A poll conducted by MoitePari.bg among over 500 respondents in the first days following the euro’s introduction shows that most Bulga»»»
Custody extended for owner of Swiss ski bar deadly fire
A judge in Switzerland has ordered that one of the two co-owners of the ski resort bar where 40 people died in a fire on New Year's Eve be kept in detention for 90 days. Swiss prosecutors have argued that Jacques Moretti, a French national, is a potential flight risk. He and his wife Jessica, who i»»»
Krunic/Danilina through to Adelaide quarter-finals
ADELAIDE - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina are through to the doubles quarter-finals of the Adelaide WTA tournament after a 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 11-9 victory over the all-Czech pairing of Tereza Valentova and Marketa Vondrousova in the round of 16 on Monday. Krunic and Dani»»»
Trump’s Greenland Remarks Fueling Uncertainty Within NATO - Swedish Defense Chief
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Statements made recently by the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland are creating uncertainty within NATO, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday. "Of course, we are affected by the Trump administration's statements about Greenland, which ar»»»
Riyadh Metro expansion to connect Red Line with Diriyah Gate
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a contract to extend the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro, adding 8.4 kilometres and five new stations to carry the route from King Saud University to the Diriyah Gate development area, local media reported. The extension of the »»»
Your photos aren’t safe. How UAE residents can protect themselves from AI image misuse
Dubai: The global backlash against AI tools that manipulate real images has pushed digital safety into everyday conversation. After Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok over the creation of sexualised deepfakes, attention has shifted closer to home. The question many UAE reside»»»
Trump says Tehran seeking talks but warns U.S. may need to act first - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump steps off Marine One onto the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., late Sunday after arriving from his resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo by Pool/Aaron Schwartz/EPA Jan. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. President Trump said the Iranian leadership had made contact in orde»»»
UAE ministry to expand instant verification for university degrees, eliminating all paperwork
Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) will expand a groundbreaking digital service that instantly verifies university qualifications from UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs), eliminating all paperwork, physical visits and waiting times for graduates. Th»»»
Free tickets open for UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 via Virgin Megastore
Global elite police teams compete in five days of high-intensity action as families are invited to attend the event free of charge in Dubai, from February 7 to 11. Families, fans and visitors can now secure free tickets to the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, available through Virgin Megastore, as the emir»»»
Dubai Municipality announces return of Ramadan Souq in Deira
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced that the fourth season of the Ramadan Souq will open on January 17 at the Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq area of Deira, running until February 15. The annual event aims to preserve the authenticity of Emirati traditions ahead of the holy mon»»»
16‑year wait ends: Libyan shopkeeper gets ancient Nokia order
After nearly 16 years, a long‑awaited shipment of Nokia mobile phones finally reached a shopkeeper in Tripoli, Libya, sparking laughter, disbelief and a viral moment across social media platforms. The phones, ordered back in 2010, were lost in limbo as the country descended into civil war and polit»»»
Five decapitated heads displayed on Ecuador beach
Bathers found five decapitated heads displayed on a beach in Ecuador in what appears to be a warning to gang members who have been threatening local fishermen. The gruesome discovery was made on Sunday on the beachfront in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence. Next to the bo»»»
Syrian Army pledges strong response to new escalations by SDF in eastern Aleppo
Damascus, Jan. 12 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Army’s Operations Command announced on Monday that it has detected the arrival of additional armed groups at positions held by the SDF organization in the eastern Aleppo countryside, near Maskanah and Deir Hafer. In a statement to SANA, the Command said inte»»»
Bulgarian Helsinki Committee's Programme for Legal Protection to Refugees Ceases Operations
On the 30th anniversary of its opening in 1996, the legal aid reception of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee's (BHC) Programme for Legal Protection to Refugees and Migrants ceased its reception and operation on January 1, 2026, the BHC reported on Monday. One of the reasons is the global crisis in t»»»
King Salman’s official visit to Egypt
Saudi Monarch Salman bin Abd el-Aziz lands in Cairo tomorrow, Thursday, in his first official visit to Egypt, during which he will pray at Al-Azhar Mosque, according to Saudi sources. The visit will see signing several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) on different cooperation areas»»»