Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral
Anna Wintour, Elizabeth Hurley and Anne Hathaway were among the fashion and film stars who gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani on Friday. The service was held at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, near Piazza della Repubblica, following»»»
BTS earmarks TND 12 million for farmers in vegetable crops sector
Tunis, Jan. 23 (TAP) – The Tunisian Solidarity Bank (BTS) announced on Friday the launch of a special programme with an allocation of TND 12 million, targeting farmers in the vegetable crops sector, following the recent rainfall recorded in several...»»»
President Kaïs Saïed meets Polish ambassador on farewell visit
Tunis, January 23 (TAP) – President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, had a meeting on Friday morning at Carthage Palace with Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia, Justyna Porazińska, on a farewell visit marking the end of her mission in Tunisia.According to a...»»»
Israel Aims to Ensure More Palestinians Are Let Out of Gaza than Back In
Israel wants to restrict the number of Palestinians entering Gaza through the border crossing with Egypt to ensure that more are allowed out than in, three sources briefed on the matter said ahead of the border's expected opening next week. The head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed b»»»
Major archaeological discoveries announced at Iraq's Dhi Qar sites
Baghdad: Iraq's Dhi Qar Antiquities Inspectorate announced major archaeological and architectural discoveries this season, including about 1,500 artifacts from various historical periods and significant urban remains at key southern sites. The finds, uncovered by 10 international missions working a»»»
Two men freeze to death in Budapest, while a third one knew about it and refused to help
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Sri Lankan market hits record high, stocks soar as officials woo UAE investors
Sri Lanka is stepping up its pitch to UAE investors, highlighting strong bilateral ties and a stock market that has risen among Asia’s best performers, officials said at the Invest Sri Lanka Investor Forum in Dubai on Thursday. UAE: Key partner across sectorsArusha Cooray, Sri Lankan Ambassador to »»»
Iraq PM says European countries should take back IS detainees
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday that European countries should repatriate IS detainees that were transferred from Syria to Iraq as part of a US operation. During a telephone call, Sudani "stressed the importance of countries around the wo»»»
300,000 new pilots needed by 2034: industry forecast
The balance of power is shifting in aviation. As more people fly, new technologies like air taxis, and regulations introduced, the global aviation job market is undergoing a massive shift. With airlines now fiercely competing on crew salary, lifestyle, and flexibility, both seasoned aviators and th»»»
Kovac: I hope next EP resolution on Serbia will be much more objective
BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Elvira Kovac, who also chairs the parliamentary committee on EU integration, said on Friday a meeting with a delegation of European Parliament (EP) members earlier in the day had addressed reforms, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) and »»»
Report: US, Vatican, Israel and Iran discussing Hezbollah in Oman
Major contacts over Lebanon are being led by Washington and the Vatican and Israeli, U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman, Lebanon’s Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Friday. “Shuttle meetings are taking place in the Sultanate of Oman revolving around rearranging the regional landscape»»»
Human rights watchdog: 22 civilians killed by SDF in Raqqa in one day
Damascus, Jan. 23 (SANA) The Syrian Network for Human Rights has reported that at least 22 civilians were killed, and several others injured, in Raqqa province on January 18, 2026, most of them by sniper fire from SDF militants. According to the network, the violence erupted during a popular uprisi»»»
'The Avenger' Chronicles Bulgarian Revolutionary Mara Buneva in US Premiere
A special screening of the documentary film The Avenger about the life of Mara Buneva is scheduled for January 24 in Troy, Michigan, USA, reports BNR. The film will be shown at 1:00 PM local time at the Balkan American Center (1451 E. Big Beaver, Troy 48083), according to Bulgarians in Detroit. The»»»
First SDRPY Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Yemen's Socotra
The first shipment of the Oil Derivatives Grant from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) arrived in Socotra on Friday. The shipment will be providing fuel for electricity stations in Hadibu, Qalansiyah, Muri, and Alamah and eventually serving over 70 power plants acro»»»
Dollar set for biggest weekly drop amid rising geopolitical tensions
Singapore: The US dollar was poised for its biggest weekly drop in a year, amid market volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump's initial threat to impose new tariffs on several European countries over the Greenland dispute, followed by his later decision to step back from those threats an»»»
Turkey celebrates as Syrian government makes gains against Kurdish-led force
Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive. Ankara has long viewed armed groups led by Kurds — an ethnic minority with large populations in eastern Turkey, Iraq and northern Syria — as »»»
Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists, and a state-of-the-art port that juts into the Mediterranean. This is what Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and Middle East adviser, says Gaza could become, according to a presentation he gave a»»»
US–EU economic ties show why neither side can decouple
BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS–EU economic ties show why neither side can decoupleAstrid Prange de OliveiraDespite a pause in tariff escalation, US–EU trade remains volatile under Donald Trump. From deficits and energy to services and the dollar, the transatlantic relationship reveals deep ties»»»
Iliana Iotova Becomes Bulgaria’s President after Constitutional Court Ruling
Vice President Iliana Iotova has become Bulgaria’s new President after the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that the mandate of head of State Rumen Radev has been terminated early following his resignation. Iotova is the first woman in Bulgaria’s history to assume the office of President. Und»»»
EU to Suspend 93 billion Euro Retaliatory Trade Package against US for 6 Months
The European Commission said on Friday it would propose suspending for another six months an EU package of retaliatory trade measures against the US worth 93 billion euros ($109.19 billion) that would otherwise kick in on February 7. The package, prepared in the first half of last year when the Eu»»»
Oil Prices Rise on Trump's Iran 'Armada' Comments and Kazakh Outage
Oil prices rebounded on Friday after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, raising concerns of military action that could disrupt crude supplies while there are outages in Kazakhstan. Brent crude futures for March rose $1.12, or 1.8%, to $65.18 a barrel by 1251 GMT. US West Texas »»»
Modi flags off new Amrit Bharat trains, pitches BJP’s Kerala push
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger service for Kerala, marking a significant expansion of rail connectivity in the state during his visit, before launching a sharp political offensive against the ruling Left Democratic Fr»»»
Man arrested in Serres after attempting to collect cannabis-laden parcel
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Serres, northern Greece, after visiting a courier company to collect a parcel containing narcotics, police said. According to authorities, the package had been sent from abroad and contained 747.2 grams of raw cannabis. Following the arrest, officers carried o»»»
Appellate Court in Varna Refuses to Extradite Alleged Burglar to Russia
The Appellate Court in Varna refused to extradite a citizen of Russia and Israel. The 50-year-old man is wanted by Russian authorities on charges of participating in an organized criminal group and robbery. According to the case files, the group operated in Saint Petersburg, where its members broke»»»
Russia, China Jointly Oppose West's Efforts to Militarize Asia-Pacific - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and China jointly oppose attempts by Western countries to militarize the Asia-Pacific region and deploy their military infrastructure there, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "Russia and China stand in solidarity in opposing the actions and plans by the collecti»»»
Nearly 79 million worshippers flood Mecca and Medina in Rajab
Dubai: More than 78 million worshippers and pilgrims passed through Islam’s two holiest sites during the lunar month of Rajab, a surge that Saudi authorities say demonstrates both rising demand and the growing sophistication of the Kingdom’s systems for managing sacred crowds. According to figures »»»
Peace Council Controversy: Will Bulgaria Gain or Lose from Trump's Initiative?
The launch of the so-called Peace Council caught many in Bulgaria by surprise. Former Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski commented on NOVA NEWS, questioning whether Bulgaria’s participation represents an international agreement requiring ratification or merely a unilateral decision by the US executi»»»
After Dubai, Heathrow becomes next airport to scarp security rule
London: Heathrow Airport has become the latest major international hub to scrap the long-standing 100ml limit on hand luggage, allowing passengers to carry containers of up to two liters through security, the BBC reported. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Heathrow said »»»
Iliana Iotova Becomes Bulgaria’s Acting President after Constitutional Court Ruling
Vice President Iliana Iotova has become Bulgaria’s new acting President after the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that the mandate of head of State Rumen Radev has been terminated early following his resignation. Iotova is the first woman in Bulgaria’s history to assume the office of Preside»»»
AUB President among 100 most influential people in oncology in 2025
Dr. Fadlo Khuri, president of the American University of Beirut (AUB) and an internationally recognized oncologist, has been named among the 100 most influential people in oncology in 2025 by OncoDaily, the leading global media platform dedicated to cancer research, clinical practice, innovation, a»»»
Aoun says state 'obligated' to assist 'our people' displaced by war
President Joseph Aoun said he is incessantly urging the international community to pressure Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, and that Lebanon's priority is the return of the residents to their border villages and the release of detainees from Israeli prisons. "Lebanon cannot be safe without t»»»
S. Korea says North Korean POWs in Ukraine are its citizens - UPI.com
Lee Moon-bae, deputy spokesperson for South Korea’s Foreign Ministry, speaks during a briefing at the Government Complex Seoul Annex in Seoul on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Jan. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Thursday it considers North Korean prisoners of war capt»»»
Talks between Russia, Ukraine, United States get underway in Abu Dhabi - UPI.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets Jared Kushner (R), President Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (C) looks on at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday night. Photo by Alexander Kazakov/Kremlin Pool/EPA Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Tri-lateral talks on ending the Ukraine war between »»»
Spain train disaster probe suggests track was cracked
Madrid: An investigation into last weekend's high-speed train collision in Spain that killed 45 people suggests the track was cracked before the catastrophe, according to a preliminary report published on Friday. The shellshocked country is searching for answers to one of Europe's deadliest such ac»»»
Chinese coast guard rescues Philippine sailors in disputed waters
Manila: Chinese coast guard ships pulled 17 Filipino sailors, including two dead, from disputed waters in the South China Sea on Friday after a cargo vessel capsized, China's military said. The Singapore-flagged M/V Devon Bay and its crew of 21 Philippine sailors sent a distress signal at around 8:»»»
Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have?
Donald Trump has made clear he covets Greenland. Now he claims to have secured the "framework" of a future deal, to address defence on the island - a deal that he says includes rights to rare earth minerals. So what natural resources does Greenland have? Greenland is believed to sit on top of large»»»
Revival Leader: Strong US Relations Needed, But Only Under Next Bulgarian Government
Revival leader Kostadin Kostadinov commented on Bulgaria’s participation in the US-led Council of Peace, emphasizing that while the country should maintain strong ties with US President Donald Trump, such relations should not be pursued under the current Cabinet. According to Kostadinov, the existi»»»
Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail
A 22-year-old Afghan woman who was reportedly running a taekwondo gym for girls has been released after spending 13 days in jail, a spokesman for the Taliban's supreme court confirmed. Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a spokesman for »»»
Court dissolves Dubai transport company over Dh34m debt
Dubai: The Dubai Commercial Court has ordered the dissolution and liquidation of a land transport company after finding that its capital had been fully eroded and its liabilities had climbed to nearly Dh34 million, leaving it unable to continue operating. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by one »»»
Sharjah Police announce temporary road closure in Khor Fakkan
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have announced a temporary road closure in Khor Fakkan on Saturday to facilitate the Khor Fakkan Theatrical Carnival parade. According to the advisory, the closure will affect the Ring Road at the entrance of Khor Fakkan City, specifically the lane leading towards the Univer»»»
Russia demands Ukraine’s Donbas region ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Abu Dhabi: Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way talks between Ukrainian, Russian and American officials in the UAE later on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said territory remained the key issue and would»»»
Constitutional Court Rules that President Radev's Powers Are to Be Terminated Prior to Expiry of His Term of Office
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the powers of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, are to be terminated prior to the expiry of his term of office after establishing the resignation. The decision is final and takes effect on January 23, 2026. It was adopted unanimously by the twelve judge»»»
Discounts, benefits, financial support: Seniors unlock perks in the Philippines
Manila: Barbie C. just turned 60, and instead of slowing down, she stumbled into what might be the Philippines’ best-kept life hack: being a senior citizen. Home for the holidays from her nursing job in the Middle East, Barbie quickly discovered that turning 60 in the Philippines comes with perks. »»»
Dh1bn lithium deal puts a UAE company into Mercedes-Benz’s EV supply chain
Abu Dhabi: A UAE-based company has signed a Dh1 billion lithium supply agreement with German carmaker Mercedes-Benz. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) – based Titan Lithium Industries said in a statement that it has entered a long»»»
UN Association of Bulgaria Welcomes Students from Slovenia and North Macedonia for a Simulation of the European Parliament
One of the oldest local non-governmental organizations, the UN Association of Bulgaria (UNAB), is organizing a simulation model of the European Parliament in Sofia. From Friday to Sunday, 34 students from Bulgaria, Slovenia, and the Republic of North Macedonia will take part in a debate forum, assu»»»
Commuter trains back in Spain's Catalonia after deadly accident
Madrid: Commuter trains resumed for hundreds of thousands of passengers in Spain's Catalonia region on Friday after a deadly accident caused their suspension, in a week of rail disasters that have shaken the country. A service on the northeastern region's Rodalies short-distance network ploughed in»»»
UAE warns of rising risks as AI fuels digital deception
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned against the growing risks linked to the misuse of artificial intelligence, cautioning that rapid advances in the technology are making it easier to manipulate videos, images and audio recordings in ways that appear convincingly real. In a statemen»»»
LBC hold a meeting with Libyan Egyptian Business Council, discusses private sector cooperation and holding Egyptian trade expo in Tripoli this year
The Libyan Business Council (LBC) reported that it had held a meeting with the Libyan side of the Libyan Egyptian Business Council at its Tripoli headquarters yesterday. The meeting discussed ways to enhance and activate the frameworks of economic and trade cooperation between Libya and Egypt at th»»»
Saudi Arabia to create 340,000 jobs for nationals in 3 years
Dubai: Saudi Arabia plans to generate more than 340,000 additional jobs for its citizens in the private sector over the next three years, as the government rolls out a new phase of its flagship labour market localisation programme. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on»»»
US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm
More than 160 million Americans are expected to face an unusually brutal winter storm from Friday, with heavy snows and freezing rains forecast. The storm is expected to sweep through much of the United States, leaving "extremely dangerous" conditions in its wake as it tracks eastwards from the Hig»»»