Has ultra-fast delivery become the new normal in UAE, Middle East?
Dubai: Ultra-fast retail — where groceries, household essentials, and almost everything else you may need for day-to-day life are delivered to your doorstep in as little as 10 minutes — has moved from novelty to necessity in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East. Sign up for our daily bu»»»
NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has joined other US gun lobby groups in calling for a "full investigation" by the Trump administration into the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Comments from the NRA come after a border agent fatally shot Pretti - registered nurse at a Veterans Affairs hosp»»»
Eastern Mediterranean University delegation visits Doha to strengthen academic ties with Qatar
A three-member delegation from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), led by Prof Dr Hasan Kılıç, President of EMU, is currently visiting Doha as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to expand its international academic presence and strengthen »»»
Ride for Education 2026 concludes supporting EAA’s global projects
Tribune News Network Doha Marriott Business Council Qatar successfully concluded the 2026 edition of ‘Ride for Education’, held on January 23 at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, in partnership with the Qatar Cycling Federation and Qatar Cyclists Centre, and brought together hotel team»»»
NHRC unites society against drugs through rights based approach: Experts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Participants in the recently concluded Fourth NHRC Forum 2026 organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, have described the event as an important platform that brought stakeholders together to combat the scourge of dru»»»
BREAKING: Hungary claim silver in men's Water Polo European Championships!
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Rama Condemns Violence After Opposition Protest, Voices Support for Injured Police
Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday condemned acts of violence and the destruction of public property following a nationwide opposition protest, while expressing solidarity with police officers injured during clashes. In a post on the social media platform X, Rama said peaceful protest is a democrati»»»
Berisha Accuses Police of Violence, Use of Expired Tear Gas During Protest
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha on Sunday accused State Police of using excessive force and expired tear gas against citizens during a protest held a day earlier. In a statement to the media, Berisha claimed police violence was exercised against protesters and bystanders, alleging that tear ga»»»
Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service. Gachagua, who was sacked as deputy president in an impeachment trial in 2024, claimed a gang of rogue police officers had attacked the church in Othaya in the central cou»»»
He went to school barefoot, now tycoon Lucio Tan is about to ride 'nickle boom' wave
Manila: Growing up in Cebu, Lucio Chua Tan Sr. sometimes attended school barefoot. In his teens, he took on manual jobs, as his family struggled to make both ends meet after they moved from China's Amoy province to the central Philippine city with nothing but a grit to survive and thrive. He worked»»»
Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits US
Hundreds of thousands of households in the US have no power as a major storm rolls across the country, which is also leading to flight cancellations and road closures. Snow, ice and freezing rain are creating "life threatening" conditions stretching from Texas to New England that could last for sev»»»
Awqaf ministry launches Iftar project as tents increase this year
DOHA: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) announced the launch of the Iftar project for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, revealing an integrated plan that includes the project in terms of the number of Iftar tent locations, capacity, and»»»
GCO Director holds strategic meetings in Davos
Davos: The Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani held a series of strategic meetings with global media, technology, and investment leaders, as a member of Qatar's delegation to the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland»»»
Education remains fundamental human right: UNESCO Regional Director
Doha: In a statement marking the day, Director of Unesco’s Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen Salah Khaled, reaffirmed that education remains a fundamental human right, a public good and a shared responsibility. This year’s global theme, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education,” hig»»»
Iran Unveils Mural Warning of Retaliation if US Conducts a Military Strike
Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and»»»
Iran Judicial Chief Says Protest Instigators to Receive No Leniency
The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of anti-government protests could expect punishment "without the slightest leniency". What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that repres»»»
Navigate the event with ease: RTA recommends Dubai Metro for Gulfood 2026
Dubai is set to host the biggest edition of Gulfood, with the global food and beverage exhibition taking place across two major venues for the first time. The event will run from January 26 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. Gett»»»
People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique
Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation - the worst flooding in a generation. Teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK have been helping with life-saving rescue operations. "For me, this is the first time I hav»»»
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says
A leading Venezuelan human rights group says at least 80 political prisoners have been released under pressure from the US. Alfredo Romero, head of Foro Penal, said his group was verifying the identities of those freed from prisons across the country on Saturday - and more releases were likely to t»»»
Sex is gone. Why?
Here’s the thing: the world many of us grew up in has vanished, and not because of geopolitics. Because of sex. No, this is not a personal confession. It is an observation about culture. Sex, once treated as central to modern life, is quietly retreating. And the shift is so broad that it tells us s»»»
Venezuela frees at least 80 political prisoners: NGO
Caracas: At least 80 political prisoners were freed Sunday in Venezuela, where detainees are slowly being released under pressure from the United States, the non-governmental organisation Foro Penal said. The group's director Alfredo Romero said on X that the NGO was verifying the identities of tho»»»
New road signs spreading in Europe – when will it reach Hungary?
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Canceled flights, power outages multiply as winter storm batters U.S. - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A young boy sleds down the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a winter storm on Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected across large parts of the United States as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI»»»
Gold prices surge EGP 580 in one week as supply tightens
Gold prices in Egypt’s local market rose by around EGP 580, or 9.4%, during last week’s trading, driven by a sharp rally in global bullion prices, which climbed by about $392, or 8.5%—the strongest weekly gain in nearly six years. The surge came amid rising demand, escalating geopolitical tensions,»»»
Polaris Parks expands footprint in Sadat City with 1.1 million sqm land acquisition
Polaris Parks for Industrial Development, a leading developer of industrial parks in Egypt, has announced the acquisition of a new 1.1 million square metre land plot in a strategic location in Sadat City. The expansion is expected to attract direct investments of around $1bn and generate approximat»»»
GDRFA Dubai backs community health at Workforce Run
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, took part in the seventh edition of the Workforce Run held on Saturday morning at Quranic Park. The community sporting event attracted more than 1,000 participant»»»
Russia Can Send $1Bln From Frozen Assets to Peace Board If US Banks Enact Order - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The process for potentially transferring $1 billion from Russia's frozen assets to the Board of Peace is quite simple: US banks need to execute Moscow's payment order, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin said on Sunday. On Wednesday, »»»
Damascus Opens Humanitarian Corridor to Kurdish-Majority Town
Syria's military said on Sunday it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, filled with people displaced by recent clashes, as a UN convoy carrying life-saving aid headed there. The aid came as the Syrian government and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement»»»
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
When Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl, he promised fans an intimate gig. But the former Beatle went a step further than most by agreeing to engineer a makeshift "lockdown" on selfies and filming at the concert. All 4,500 fans had to place their mobile phones in lockable pouche»»»
Anger as Woman's Headless Body Found in Istanbul Bin
The decapitated body of a woman, whose legs were also cut off, was found in a rubbish bin in Istanbul overnight, Turkish media reported Sunday, sparking fury from women's groups. Her body was wrapped in a sheet and dumped in a rubbish container in the Sisli district where it was discovered on Satur»»»
Iran Outraged by European Parliament's Hostility
The European Parliament’s (EP) recent resolution on Iran is a blatant example of EU meddling in its internal affairs, Iranian lawmakers said in a statement issued on January 25. The EP resolution condemns the Iranian government and accuses it of using violence against “protesters."It contains no co»»»
Israel Army Investigates Soldier over Palestinian's Fake Abduction
Israel's military said Sunday it had launched an investigation into a soldier who reportedly fabricated a kidnapping of a Palestinian detainee and demanded ransom from his family. The Palestinian man had been detained at a holding facility when a military police guard photographed him and sent the »»»
Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody
French officials have taken the Indian captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker into custody days after the oil tanker was seized. On Thursday, the French navy intercepted the tanker - named the Grinch - which President Emmanuel Macron said was "subject to international sanctions and susp»»»
Istanbul sees wave of anger after woman's headless body found in bin
The decapitated body of a woman, whose legs were also cut off, was found in a rubbish bin in Istanbul overnight, Turkish media reported Sunday, sparking fury from women's groups. Her body was wrapped in a sheet and dumped in a rubbish container in the Sisli district where it was discovered on Satur»»»
UK Takes Another Crack at Creating ‘British FBI’ as Crime Rate Skyrockets
Faced with what Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls an “everyday crime epidemic,” the UK government is eyeing a brand-new National Police Service, reports the BBC. The idea is reportedly to mash together the National Crime Agency (NCA), which deals with drug smuggling and people trafficking, with »»»
Massive Winter Storm Across the US Brings Ice, Frigid Temperatures
A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping sleet, freezing rain and snow across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid temperatures, widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions. The ice and snowfall were expected to continue through Monday in much of the co»»»
Foreign investors make LE3 billion net purchases on Egyptian Exchange
Since the beginning of 2026, foreign investor net purchases on the Egyptian Exchange have reached LE 3.04 billion, while Arab investors have recorded net sales of approximately LE365 million, after excluding block trades. Foreign investors led a buying spree in listed company shares during the past»»»
Iran has ‘finger on trigger’ to repel US attack – general
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stands ready with its “finger on the trigger” to fend off any US or Israeli aggression, its commander, General Mohammad Pakpour has warned. It comes soon after Tehran managed to contain mass protests which had been going on for weeks. The unrest erupt»»»
RAK Police issue safety alert amid unstable weather
Ras Al Khaimah Police have urged residents and visitors to exercise caution as unstable weather conditions continue to affect the emirate. In a public advisory issued on Sunday, police warned of rainfall and reduced visibility, calling on the public to follow safety instructions to avoid accidents »»»
Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, V.S. Achuthanandan get Padma Vibhushan posthumously
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan as part of the Republic Day 2026 honours. Late JMM founder and former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik and Malayalam superstar Mammootty received the»»»
UAE begins Phase III of CBRN investigations programme
The UAE Federal Public Prosecution has announced the launch of preparatory activities for Phase III of a regional specialised programme on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) criminal investigations. The initiative forms part of an institutional framework aimed at strengthening na»»»
Lusail International Circuit hosts Shell Eco-marathon Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has successfully hosted the 2026 edition of Shell Eco-marathon Qatar, reaffirming the country’s growing role as a regional hub for innovation, education and sustainable mobility. This year’s edition welcomed over 70 student teams comprising almost 100»»»
Trump envoy hails ‘very constructive’ Russia-US-Ukraine talks
US President Donald Trump’s top negotiator Steve Witkoff has praised the first Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in Abu Dhabi, saying the sides have agreed to resume negotiations next week. The two-day meeting in the Emirati capital, which concluded on Saturday, marked the first time negotiators from Russi»»»
Dubai expands Hewi initiative with new community projects
Dubai: Dubai has taken another step towards strengthening neighbourhood life after a new partnership was signed to develop Hewi Al Barsha and Hewi Muhaisnah under the expanding ‘Hewi Dubai’ initiative. The agreement was signed in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Cro»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»