Dubai: Saudi Arabia has informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it, two sources close to the kingdom's government told AFP on Wednesday, as Washington threatens Tehran with possible military strikes. The message was conveyed as the United States warned it coul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Wednesday expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a police vehicle in northwest of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several people. In a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Ammar on Hezbollah’s Position: These decisions carry no weight for our people and cannot shake the resolve of the resistance; they o»»»

The Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar on New Year's Eve where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. Authorities said each of the victims would get a 10,000 franc ($12,500; £9,200) emergency payment, with a»»»

Actress Beverley Callard has swapped one iconic soap opera for another as it has been announced she is joining the cast of Fair City. Callard, best known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, will play a new character called Lily. She joined the cast of the cobbles with her on screen h»»»

A man arrested in connection with the current wave of protests in Iran has been sentenced to death and told he faces imminent execution, his family and a human rights group say. Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested last Thursday in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran. Days later, authorities informe»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that Cairo would take all necessary measures to preserve Sudan's unity, as the neighbouring country approaches its fourth year of war between the army and its paramilitary rivals. Speaking at a press conference with the UN secretary-»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the Fifth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts for Sudan, which took place in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Nayef bin Abdullah Al Emadi re»»»

Inventor Michael Wallhead said his motorized trash can, which holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest wheelie bin, can now reach a speed of 66 mph. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A British inventor said his tricked-out trash can that broke the Guinness World Recor»»»

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A Connecticut family's Great Dane, named Minnie, is officially the tallest female dog in the world, standing at 3 feet and 2 inches from floor to withers. Minnie arrived at the North Stonington home of owners Ken and Lisa Nogacek when she was just 2 months old, and quickly started »»»

The White House has defended US President Donald Trump after he aimed an offensive gesture at a heckler during his appearance at a Ford factory in Detroit on Tuesday. Footage of the incident published by TMZ appears to show the president responding to a man who shouted at him from afar. The White H»»»

Iran's judiciary chief on Wednesday called for fast-track trials for detained protesters, despite US President Donald Trump's threat of "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with executions. It came as the verified death toll of people killed in a crackdown on protesters passed th»»»

More than a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, many people living there are starting to rebuild their lives. However, sectarian violence has flared across Syria and according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, about 7 million people remain internally displa»»»

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, participated in the World Safety Summit 2026, convened in Dubai. The event, by the General Command of Dubai Civil Defense, gathered representatives spanning 64 countries alongside 31 organis»»»

A big stress test for the West's rules-based order, or will French judges take it all in their stride? It's the opening day of Marine Le Pen's appeal against a corruption conviction that for now bars the far-right frontrunner from the 2027 presidential race. With the verdict expected in July, that'»»»

Europe's largest agricultural show in Paris will go ahead without cows this year, following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in France that raised concerns about potential contamination, reports Laurent Berstecher.»»»

Despite an increase in the number of women of childbearing age in France, the number giving birth is at a low. In 2025 there were more deaths than births »»»

Riyadh: The Follow-Up Committee stemming from the Joint Qatari-Saudi Business Council held a meeting in Riyadh, chaired by Hamad bin Ali Al Shuwair, Chairman of the Joint Qatari-Saudi Business Council, and Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misnad, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Member of the Qatari-Saudi »»»

France is growing increasingly concerned over Germany’s military buildup, fearing it will tilt the military and political balance in Europe and undermine its influence on the continent, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources. According to the agency, France is “watching with both awe and une»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane has returned to Israel following a flight to Crete. Benjamin Netanyahu's plane, the Wing of Zion, flew to the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as tensions rose over a possible military clash with Iran, according to FlightRadar24 flight tracking da»»»

A portrait of President Donald Trump is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on Monday. The museum removed reference to Trump's two impeachments during his first term from the accompanying portrait plaque when replacing the portrait of him in the "America's Presidents" exhibit. P»»»

The Sirte-based National Development Agency (NDA) reported yesterday that it had received a high-level government delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Investment Authority, accompanied by representatives from leading Omani companies, including Oman Aviation Investment Comp»»»

On Thursday, Bulgaria will enjoy mostly sunny weather, though clouds are expected to increase from the northeast as the day progresses, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). In the morning, fog may reduce visibility, particularly along the Danube. Winds will be li»»»

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he has been informed that Elon Musk's X is "acting to ensure full compliance with UK law" over sexualised deepfakes produced by its AI tool, Grok. There has been a fierce backlash to the images made using Grok and widely shared on X. It prompted the regulato»»»

Cars light the way in an almost totally blacked-out downtown Kyiv on Tuesday night as the Ukrainian capital is gripped by severe power outages from Russian drone and missile strikes targeting its energy infrastructure that have intensified in recent days. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Jan. 14 (UPI) »»»

Ten British "far-right activists" have been banned from France after engaging in actions to stop migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, the French interior ministry said on Wednesday. It said the activists, who belonged to a group called Raise the Colours, had been searching for and »»»

Iran's deadly crackdown on protesters and U.S. warnings of intervention are being closely watched by neighboring countries in the Middle East. Here is how the crisis is regarded by some of the region's key players: - Israel - Iran's long-time foe Israel has openly backed the protesters and expresse»»»

The new political season in Bulgaria began with a striking and controversial proposal from the leader of the pro-Russian anti-EU party "Revival," Kostadin Kostadinov. During the opening session of the National Assembly, he outlined a vision for “refounding Bulgaria,” which includes territorial clai»»»

The US is reducing the number of personnel at its Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News, which officials have called a "precautionary measure". A statement by the Qatar government said the step was being taken "in response to the current regional tensions". This com»»»

‍French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said France will ​open a consulate in ⁠Greenland on February 6, acting on a decision taken last year during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the autonomous Danish territory. The "political signal" to "be more present" in Greenland comes as »»»

The French interior ministry on Wednesday banned 10 members of the British far-right "Raise the Colours" group for searching and destroying small migrant boats in the English Channel and conducting propaganda activities. The individuals, who were not named, were prohibited from entering or residing»»»

1 of 2 | Internally displaced Palestinians gather at a flour distribution point after bakeries closed, in Gaza City on April 1. U.N. funding is distributed across many programs that benefit people around the world. The biggest recipient is the World Food Programme. File Photo by Haitham Imad/EPA-EF»»»

Dubai: The United States has begun withdrawing some personnel from key military bases in the Middle East as a precautionary measure amid sharply rising regional tensions linked to Iran, a US official told Reuters on Wednesday. The move follows warnings from Tehran that it would strike American base»»»

With the hearing of six candidates, the second stage of the procedure for selecting a new European Prosecutor from Bulgaria concluded on Wednesday. There were seven candidates in total - Boyko Atanasov, Desislava Pironeva, Dimitar Belichev, Ivaylo Iliev, Mihaela Raidovska, Plamen Petkov and Svetlan»»»

Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence’s Billion Readiness initiative has contributed to an 18 per cent reduction in fire incidents worldwide, alongside significant improvements in emergency response and safety outcomes, senior officials said on Wednesday. Lieutenant Colonel Dr Issa Ahmed Al Mutawa, Assistant »»»

The European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years while also injecting billions into its war-ravaged economy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. EU leaders agreed last month to loan Ukraine 90 bill»»»

Vice President JD Vance was due to host the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland on Wednesday to discuss the Arctic island's future. Vance has a particular interest in Greenland and visited there in March. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD V»»»

Dubai: Popular Indian singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore in September last year, was “severely intoxicated” and drowned after entering the sea without a life jacket near Lazarus Island, Singapore Police told the Coroner’s Court on Wednesday. According to testimony cited by Channel NewsAsia (»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi Serbia was a dependable energy partner and open to all investors and ready to offer the best possible terms to them. Vucic was speaking at an Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 panel. Asked by the moderator what his messa»»»

An eventful six weeks in Yemen have been capped off by the dissolution of the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC), which began in December by seizing half of Yemen’s territory, before withdrawing and ultimately disbanding. After its forces were pressured into retreating from the two la»»»

DOHA: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar has issued a statement regarding media reports circulating about the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base. With reference to circulating media reports regarding the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base, the»»»

International mediators meeting in Cairo on Wednesday demanded an immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan, warning that the escalating conflict threatens the stability of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, chairing the fifth meeting of the Consultativ»»»

Bulgaria’s National Assembly on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have removed National Security Service (NSS) security from members of parliament. The legislation, proposed by Ivaylo Mirchev and several MPs from “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB), aimed to limit NSS protectio»»»

Doha, Qatar: With reference to circulating media reports regarding the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base, the International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar states that such measures are being undertaken in response to the current regional tensions. In an official statem»»»

A massive funeral procession was held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Wednesday for the martyrs who died at the hands of rioters. The huge public turnout at this funeral follows the massive demonstrations that took place in various Iranian cities the day before yesterday, in which Iranians decla»»»

Dubai: Travelling around Riyadh has become more convenient and affordable with the launch of the Riyadh Metro in December 2024. This mega transport project is designed to tackle traffic congestion and transform mobility in Saudi Arabia’s capital. As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the Riyadh Metro aims »»»

The United States is not drawing down its forces training with NATO allies inside the Arctic Circle amid turmoil over Trump's threats to seize control of Greenland. The upcoming Cold Response 2026 will be the largest military exercise in Norway in 2026 with an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 participant»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have reaffirmed that humanitarian measures aimed at protecting financially distressed citizens do not cancel legal obligations or invalidate court rulings, following a public complaint by a landlord who said he was unable to recover unpaid rent and compensation for property »»»

Milan, Italy: Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on Wednesday was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September for aggravated fraud over pro»»»