Western European leaders who have spent the last four years flooding Ukraine with every tank, shell, and missile they could get their hands on came out this week in favor of diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. Was this week a turning point, or just a brief moment of sobriety on the cont»»»

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, Elf Beauty, Michaels Cos. and the Miami Heat can make a bet: Spend some nominal amount of money to get merchandise worth much more. The catch? Shoppers don't know what they’re getting until they open the box - a phenomenon known as “mystery” or “blind” shoppi»»»

Rabat: The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side. The final kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where almost al»»»

Dubai: As his son struggled to stay alive in a deep, water-filled ditch on a foggy Noida night, Rajkumar Mehta could do little more than listen to his desperate cries over the phone. “Papa, mujhe bacha lo,” 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta kept saying — words his father says will haunt hi»»»

By: Khaled Al-Shammeri RIYADH, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed a third additional loan agreement worth KD 8 million with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to finance the project to enhance the GCC power grid interconnection and »»»

In Kazanlak, a grocery store owner recently identified a counterfeit 100-euro banknote in circulation. Tihomir Bezlov, chief expert of the Security program at the Center for the Study of Democracy, explained on NOVA NEWS program that while a rise in counterfeit euros was anticipated, based on patte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Dr. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, held an official meeting today at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the Canadian Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a p»»»

Dubai: Muslims in the UAE will observe shorter fasting hours during Ramadan in 2026, marking a noticeable shift from the longer daylight fasts of recent years. Ramadan Prayer Timetable 2026 As the holy month moves earlier in the Gregorian calendar, the time between dawn and sunset will shrink, easi»»»

Dubai: A massive fire that broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road late Saturday has killed at least six people, including a firefighter, with authorities warning that the toll could rise as rescue and cooling operations continue. The fire erupted at around 10:45pm on Satur»»»

Firefighters in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi battled a blaze Sunday at a multistory shopping plaza that erupted overnight, killing six people, including a firefighter, officials said. The fire broke out late Saturday at Gul Plaza, spreading rapidly through shops stocked with cosmetics, »»»

Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of Sputnik's parent media group Rossiya Segodnya, offered a comparison between Donald Trump and past US presidents, framing his leadership as a potential shift in the global era. “Trump is not even Reagan. He’s not even Kennedy. In terms of his ambition to gr»»»

Makassar, Indonesia: Rescuers found debris and one body on Sunday from a small plane that crashed in eastern Indonesia with 10 people on board, officials said. The Indonesian Air Transport turboprop plane lost contact with the air traffic controller on Saturday afternoon while en route from Yogyaka»»»

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a fresh summons to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay, asking him to appear once again at its New Delhi office on Monday. The summons is linked to the ongoing probe into the deadly stampede that occurred during a TVK political event in K»»»

Bulgaria endorses the launch of the second phase of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which is backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced. The establishment of the Peace Council, the Executive Council, and a Nationa»»»

A shark mauled a boy swimming in Sydney Harbor on Sunday, leaving him in critical condition with serious leg injuries, authorities said. The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, New South Wales state police said. "The injuries are consi»»»

CAIRO, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) said on Sunday it sent nearly 7,000 tons of food, winter supplies and fuel to the Gaza Strip through its aid convoy "Zad Al-Ezza: From Egypt to Gaza," as the enclave faces a severe cold wave.In a statement, ERC said the convoy's 118th day deli»»»

As global investors reassess their priorities, Saudi Arabia has firmly positioned itself as one of the world’s most attractive real estate markets and among the largest within the G20, according to Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global. Annual real estate transactions in the Kingdom are approaching $100»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the commencement of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, and the announcement of the formation of the Palestinian committee to administer the Gaz»»»

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Europeans were reeling Sunday from US President Donald Trump's announcement that eight countries will face 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland. The responses to Trump's decision on Saturday ranged from saying it risked “a dangerous downward spiral” to predicting that “China and Ru»»»

The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota after protests erupted following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, with President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty US soldiers »»»

Dubai: In a world where nations fiercely compete for the minds, money, and innovation of a mobile global elite, Dubai is deploying a sophisticated two-pronged strategy. Moving beyond its famous tax-free allure, the emirate offers two distinct, long-term residency visas designed to lock in specific »»»

MEO reporter, Amira Elhamy had the pleasure to interview Asmaa Khattab Founder of Walk like an Egyptian SME, which its main mission is to uncover Egypt’s historical hidden gems and highlight its mysterious heritage while enjoying walking in Egypt’s landmarks ! How did you start your own business “W»»»

Despite Sofia being considerably cheaper than major European capitals overall, certain everyday items cost more in the Bulgarian capital than in cities like London and Berlin. Milk stands out as a notable example. Data from the Numbeo platform shows that one liter of regular milk in Sofia is priced»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun played it pragmatic on the Joy Award's lavender carpet when asked if No Other Choice had a strong chance at the upcoming Oscars. “We are going for the Oscar campaign now,” the actor said, making it clear that the film is in contention, not cont»»»

Jordan's foreign ministry said on Sunday that King Abdullah received an invitation from ‌US President ‌Donald ‌Trump ⁠to join ‌the so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza. The foreign ministry said it was ⁠currently reviewing ‌related documents ‍within ‍the country's ‍internal legal procedures. The boa»»»

Iran is 10 days into one of the most extreme internet shutdowns in history, with 92 million citizens cut off from all internet services and even disruption to phone and text messaging. The Iranian government cut off services on 8 January, apparently to stifle dissent and prevent international scrut»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for "domestic criminals" to face swift punishment, accusing "seditionists" of being responsible for the death of thousands of people during the recent protest wave. Rights groups have put the death toll of the government's crackdown in the thousan»»»

Music maestro AR Rahman has shared his first public message after his recent remarks on Bollywood sparked a sharp debate within the film industry. The Oscar-winning composer posted a video on Instagram on Sunday, days after reactions poured in from fans and film personalities. While Rahman did not »»»

An Iranian official in the region said on Sunday the authorities had verified at least 5,000 people had been killed in protests in Iran, including about 500 security personnel, blaming "terrorists and armed rioters" for killing "innocent Iranians". The official, who declined to be named due to the »»»

One of the world's most popular content creators has been attracting huge crowds, mostly his young fans, as he undertakes a 20-nation tour of Africa, a continent he says is "full of surprises". Pre-teen boys in Rwanda and Ethiopia cried with joy and excitement as they hugged their online hero in re»»»

Key US trade partners are responding to President Donald Trump’s often belligerent and unpredictable policies by looking to take their business elsewhere. Canada's decision on Friday to cut tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is the latest example of how Trump's erratic trade policies are pus»»»

Egypt is preparing to launch its first comprehensive nationwide aerial survey of mineral resources in four decades, scheduled for the first quarter of this year, the government announced on Saturday. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said the survey aims to update geological »»»

Syrian government forces on Sunday advanced into several areas of northern Syria previously held by Kurdish-led fighters after talks on integrating their forces stalled, amid calls for de-escalation. The US reported a strike in northwest Syria targeting an al Qaeda-affiliated leader officials »»»

DOHA: Under the patronage and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, and with the attendance of Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces HE Lt Gen (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Al-Zaeem Mohammed bin »»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for an end to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 37-year rule, escalating US rhetoric against Iran’s leadership even as nationwide protests appear to have waned following a deadly crackdown that rights groups say killed thousands. “It’s time to look for»»»

Israel has given Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip, led by Hamas, a two-month deadline to disarm, warning that failure to comply will trigger a new war. Israeli sources said the ultimatum was issued in full coordination with the United States, with an understanding that Israel alone will defin»»»

MADRID, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- Portuguese voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president for a five-year term, succeeding incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, amid expectations of a runoff if no candidate secures an absolute majority.Portugal's news agency Lusa reported that around 11 millio»»»

A massive fire swept through a multistory shopping mall in Pakistan’s largest southern city of Karachi late Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring about a dozen others, police and rescue officials said. Firefighters and rescue workers rushed to the Gul Plaza shortly after 10 p.m. loca»»»

Dubai: An IndiGo Airlines flight travelling from Delhi to Bagdogra made an emergency landing at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Sunday after a bomb threat was reported onboard, Indian media reports said. The threat was issued through a handwritten note found inside the air»»»

Mexico City: Mexican military and police have arrested a man accused in the 2016 murder of a young woman in the United States, where the FBI had named him one of its 10 most wanted fugitives, authorities said on Saturday. Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a 27-year-old American, is accused of killing Tru»»»

Bulgaria’s outgoing Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov has assured that the European Union’s trade deal with Mercosur will not negatively affect the country’s economy, pointing to the very limited trade between Bulgaria and the South American bloc. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio during a visit»»»

Dubai: A 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, died in a tragic accident in Greater Noida after his car plunged into a deep, water-filled ditch late on Friday night. Dense fog, poor visibility, and the absence of reflectors or proper barricading along the road are being cited as key factors »»»

Sydney, Australia: A boy, believed to be aged about 12, is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at Sydney Harbor beach on Sunday. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that emergency services were called to Hermitage Foreshore Walk near Shark Beach at Vaucluse, an »»»

Sharjah: When Mansour Ahmed Mansour and his daughter Aisha stepped forward to receive their degrees at the University of Sharjah, it was more than a graduation ceremony. It was the culmination of a quiet family pact: to keep learning, no matter the age, and to walk the journey together. The pair we»»»

Karachi, Pakistan: Atleast six people have been killed in a massive fire that engulfed the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi on Saturday night. Hours after it erupted, the blaze had yet to be fully brought under control, according to updates shared by Pakistani newspaper Dawn. Media reports said t»»»

Australian authorities on Sunday downgraded a flood alert for a suburb of the country's largest city Sydney, after residents were evacuated due to rising waters sparked by torrential rains, said Reuters. Flooding was "receding and ‌no further ‌significant rise ‌in flood ⁠levels is expected," ‌State»»»

Dubai: Dubai recorded a 36.8 per cent reduction in the road traffic fatality rate per 100,000 residents during the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The achievement is attributed to the efficiency of Dubai’s traffic system and the impact of proactive safety plans aimed at»»»

The White House has released the names of the members who will be part of the senior executive working with his new "Board of Peace" for Gaza. With the US president as chair, the founding "Executive Board" will oversee the work of a committee of technocrats tasked with the temporary governance of G»»»