Vienna: Freezing rain led to travel disruptions in Central Europe on Tuesday, including flights being temporarily suspended at several airports. Snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe last week, with gale-force winds and storms claiming some 15 lives, causing travel mayhem, shutting schools»»»

Sydney, Australia: A leading Australian arts festival cancelled its annual writers' event Tuesday after sparking uproar by disinviting a Palestinian-Australian author while citing sensitivities over the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Scores of participants, including former New Zealand Prime Minister J»»»

Dubai: Iranian authorities have for the first time acknowledged a sharply higher death toll from the nationwide protests gripping the country, with an Iranian official telling Reuters that about 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed during an intense crackdown over the past t»»»

Abu Dhabi: To support its long-term growth ambitions, Abu Dhabi is channelling over $300 billion in capital expenditure over the next decade to expand and modernise its energy and water systems. Each year, the emirate invests about 35 billion dirhams in operating, developing, and advancing the sect»»»

Bengaluru: Investigators probing the suicide of a 23-year-old dental student in Bengaluru have found that she was allegedly subjected to repeated humiliation by her lecturers over her skin tone, dressing style and classroom attendance, police said on Tuesday. The victim, Yashaswini, a third-year st»»»

Two Greek citizens were found dead in Hisarya (Central Bulgaria), the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Plovdiv said on Tuesday. Both men were about 70 years old, with an initial examination not finding any signs of violence before death, which leads the police to assume that they di»»»

The Sofia Inspectorate will provide information on the quantities of waste being cleared in the boroughs of Sofia in the coming days, aiming for transparency on how much work is being completed, Sofia Inspectorate Director Nikolay Nedelkov said at a briefing regarding garbage collection in Sofia on»»»

BELGRADE - Transport of crude oil to the NIS refinery in Pancevo began via the JANAF pipeline on Tuesday, Tanjug learns. Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday that, after almost a hundred days, the first quantities of crude oil for NIS were due to arrive»»»

The corruption case of Lebanon's former central bank governor, who is widely blamed for the country's economic meltdown, has been transferred to the country's highest court, judicial officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Riad Salameh was released on $14 million bail in September after a y»»»

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox surveyed the top management of local, regional and global investors and developers, with a combined Romanian real estate portfolio valued at more than €15 billion, thus having a share of approximately 50% of the local modern real estate market. Most respondents foresee a»»»

Lending appetite from banks is expected to grow, especially for SMEs and consumer credit, although banks show more limited willingness to extend credit to large companies and for mortgages. Such growing confidence around credit supply could help narrow the supply–demand gap that has persisted in re»»»

The BBC, Britain's publicly-funded TV and radio broadcaster, launched a bid to have a Florida court dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit President Donald Trump is bringing over edits to a speech he gave ahead of the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C. in 2021. File Photo by Andy Rain/EPA Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The»»»

Organised crime prosecutors on the French island of Corsica are investigating the killing of former separatist leader Alain Orsoni, who was shot dead while attending his mother's funeral. Orsoni, 71, who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua, was a well-known figure in Corsica. It is thou»»»

US threats to seize Greenland have reportedly prompted European countries led by Germany and the UK to consider the deployment of troops, ostensibly to 'ensure Arctic security' against external threats. Sputnik asked leading European geopolitical and security analysts to weigh in. Reports of Europe»»»

Iran’s top military commander on Tuesday affirmed the United States and ‘Israel’ of deploying members of the ISIL terrorist group inside the country to carry out attacks against civilians and security personnel. Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, said the move »»»

Paris, France: Social media harms the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls, France's health watchdog said Tuesday as the country debates banning children under 15 from accessing the immensely popular platforms. The results of an expert scientific review on the subject were announced aft»»»

The corruption case of Lebanon's former central bank governor, who is widely blamed for the country’s economic meltdown, has been transferred to the country's highest court, judicial officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Riad Salameh was released on $14 million bail in September after a y»»»

About 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest. The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, said th»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has said that he does not fear for Lebanon, noting that the country “has a strong weapon, which is unity.” “This unity is what immunizes and protects the country and prevents its violation by the Israelis as is happening during this period,” Berri said in remarks to al-Joumhouri»»»

After almost four years, the world's biggest boy band are gearing up for a huge world tour and a new album. K-pop megastars BTS went on hiatus in 2022 so all seven members could complete mandatory military service in their home country. After reforming last summer, they've a new album on the way an»»»

Imagine constructing towering skyscrapers or resilient bridges that withstand earthquakes and harsh weather, while reducing material waste and emissions. Structural steel tubing makes this possible, offering a smart blend of strength and efficiency that’s reshaping modern infrastructure. As we push»»»

The US State Department has issued an urgent security alert, warning all American citizens in Iran to depart the country immediately without expecting any assistance from Washington. The Islamic Republic has been gripped by nationwide unrest since late December, resulting in deadly clashes with the»»»

Iran does not seek war but is more prepared for open conflict than during last year’s 12-day war with Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday. His statement comes after several threats by US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily over an Iranian government crackdown on deadly»»»

Ravers danced and swayed to the loud bass at a popular night club in the heart of the city of Beirut. It was another sold-out Saturday in the party capital of the Middle East. What was different this time was the DJ at the helm. Before putting on his headphones, he had been leading a Mass at a Leba»»»

Geneva: The United Nations demanded Tuesday a swift and independent investigation after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a protester in the US city of Minneapolis last week. "Under international human rights law, the intentional use of lethal force is only permissible as a measure of last»»»

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Grapefruit, a pioneer with 26 years of experience in digital and UX, officially announces RCI Holding’s entry into its shareholding structure, redefining the Romanian and international technological landscape. This partnership is not merely a new chapter, but also a leap toward innovation, where Gr»»»

Syria's army told Kurdish forces on Tuesday to withdraw from an area they control east of Aleppo after dislodging fighters from two neighbourhoods in the city in deadly clashes last week. State television published an army statement with a map declaring a large area a "closed military zone" and sai»»»

POLITICS Commenters discuss the possible snap elections if all three cabinet-forming mandates fail after the Rosen Zhelyazkov cabinet resigned on December 11, 2025, and the appointment of a caretaker prime minister with the task of organizing those elections. *** Interviewed by the Bulgarian Nation»»»

The UN human rights chief said on ​Tuesday that he was "horrified" by mounting violence by Iran's security forces against peaceful protesters, with the UN citing its own sources as saying that hundreds have been killed so far. The country's clerical authorities are ‌facing the biggest ‌demonstratio»»»

Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology, the two companies said in a joint statement as reported by CNBC. The models will power future Apple Intelligence fea»»»

Dubai: Iran’s currency, the rial, has been in free-fall, crashing to a historic low of 1.4 million per US dollar on the open market. This rapid decline is not just a financial statistic; it marks a critical turning point for the nation’s economy. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

Central banks across the world have joined together to declare that they stand in "full solidarity" with the Federal Reserve's chair after the US launched a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell. The heads of the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Canada are among 11 sen»»»

US Senator Mark Kelly has sued Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing that the Pentagon illegally tried to demote him in retaliation for criticising the Trump administration. Kelly, a former Navy captain, attracted the ire of Hegseth and President Donald Trump after he filmed a video that told mil»»»

Bulgaria is seeing a rise in flu cases, prompting discussions about expanding online learning in affected regions. Outgoing Minister of Education Krasimir Valchev stated that while a full flu epidemic has not yet been declared outside Varna, other areas may soon follow. He emphasized that distance »»»

Freezing rain led to flights being suspended at Vienna airport on Tuesday, while neighboring Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary also experienced travel disruptions. Snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe last week, with gale-force winds and storms claiming some 15 lives, causing travel ma»»»

Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence has unveiled an advanced smart robotic firefighting system capable of pumping 40 litres of water per second and reaching targets up to 60 metres away, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to innovation in emergency response and public safety. The launch took place during »»»

Dubai: The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) has launched the Mashkoor initiative at Intersec 2026, unveiling a community-driven programme designed to recognise and reward licensed security guards for their vital role in safeguarding the emirate. Registered under the slogan “Dubai does not»»»

Universal Marble, the top-notch luxury marble stone fabrication and installation firm in the UAE, has announced a bold move to implement an employee appreciation initiative throughout the entire company that will see every single employee getting the latest Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphone. The a»»»

Manila: Satellite photos show the first potential weather disturbance of 2026 brewing in the country's east on Tuesday (January 13, 2026), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported. The council pointed to a weather update highlighting a Low Pressure Area (LPA 01b»»»

The EU will have to resume dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict, the European Commission’s chief spokesperson has said. The bloc reduced its contact with Moscow since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 in an effort to “isolate” Russia. This approach»»»

Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers for refusing to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali where they face possible attacks by jihadists. An al-Qaeda affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on Mali in September and began attacking petrol tankers on major highways. The l»»»

Abu Dhabi–based Modon Holding has awarded a construction contract valued at about EGP 15 billion ($316 million) to Orascom Construction for the development of a major mixed-use project in Ras El Hekma, according to regional business media reports. The award marks one of the first substantial constr»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have issued an urgent warning to parents about students participating in dangerous physical behaviours linked to social media trends. According to KHDA, schools have reported instances of students engag»»»

“We see a slower, more selective, but fundamentally stable market. Buyers exist, but they are making decisions more carefully and analyzing the total cost of living more closely, not just the purchase price,” says Claudia Negru, CEO of The List Estates. Tax and cost pressure: why materials will bec»»»

The UN children's agency said on Tuesday that over ​100 children have been killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, including victims of drone and quadcopter attacks. “More than 100 children have ‌been killed ‌in Gaza ‌since ⁠the ceasefire ​of ‌early October," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder tol»»»

Guided by the wise vision of its leadership, the United Arab Emirates believes in the importance of building bridges of cooperation across sectors and aligning capabilities with needs in order to create measurable, sustainable impact as a cornerstone of comprehensive development. This year’s Prize »»»

Business Review: Given the difficult conditions in the EMEA region, how is the hospitality industry coping and how will it continue to evolve? Philippe Bijaoui: Overall, hospitality is a sector that continues to show resilience, despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Demand has remained sta»»»

An Iranian parliamentarian said on Tuesday the government will face even bigger protests unless it addresses people's grievances, after more than two weeks of nationwide demonstrations that have challenged the legitimacy ​of the country's clerical rulers. The government has responded to the wave of»»»

Dubai’s Court of First Instance has ordered a client, along with a law firm and its director, to jointly pay Dh1.07 million in outstanding legal fees to a law office, after the client abruptly cancelled its mandate and failed to settle the agreed remuneration. Court documents show that the law firm»»»