Actor and controversial critic Kamaal R Khan arrested in Mumbai for firing bullets
Dubai: Actor and controversial social media personality Kamaal R Khan was arrested by Mumbai Police on Saturday in connection with a firing incident that took place inside a residential society in Andheri West. According to a report in Times Of India, the incident occurred last Sunday at Nalanda So»»»
COMMENT: Welcome to quantum geopolitics, an age of uncertainty and possibility of the impossible.
The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules. US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»
Slovenian farmers warn EU-Mercosur deal risks lower standards and sharp price pressure
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»
Slovenian farmers warn EU-Mercosur deal risks lower standards and sharp price pressure
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»
Vessel cluster observed near Strait of Hormuz in Iranian waters
Multiple vessels, including Iranian and British-flagged ships, have been tracked in close proximity near Kooh Mobarak off Iran's southern coast, according to maritime tracking data reviewed on January 23. Kooh Mobarak lies»»»
Slovenian farmers warn EU-Mercosur deal risks lower standards and sharp price pressure
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»
Slovenian farmers warn EU-Mercosur deal risks lower standards and sharp price pressure
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»
Vessel cluster observed near Strait of Hormuz in Iranian waters
Multiple vessels, including Iranian and British-flagged ships, have been tracked in close proximity near Kooh Mobarak off Iran's southern coast, according to maritime tracking data reviewed on January 23. Kooh Mobarak lies»»»
Iran's former cyber chief says internet shutdown tool will soon be beyond government control
Iran's former secretary of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace warned that governments will lose the ability to cut internet access within two to three years due to satellite technologies like Starlink, calling for alternative solutions to manage crises, Zoomit reported on January 23. »»»
Iranian billionaire Zanjani criticises Ukraine's Zelenskiy, warns Iran against similar leadership choices
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, calling him a "comedian president" without management or economic background who turned his nation's fate into a tool for American and European powers, according to a social media post on January 23 on media p»»»
Vessel cluster observed near Strait of Hormuz in Iranian waters
Multiple vessels, including Iranian and British-flagged ships, have been tracked in close proximity near Kooh Mobarak off Iran's southern coast, according to maritime tracking data reviewed on January 23. Kooh Mobarak lies»»»
COMMENT: Welcome to quantum geopolitics, an age of uncertainty and possibility of the impossible.
The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules. US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»
Kazakhstan jails Belgian football fans for Borat “mankini” stadium stunt
Kazakhstan has jailed three Club Brugge football fans who wore the fluorescent green “mankini” one-piece swimsuit associated with the fictional movie character Borat during their football team’s Champions League match in Almaty. »»»
Armenia to invest $425mn in airport upgrades, plans third international hub
Armenia’s government has approved changes to its airport concession agreement that pave the way for major infrastructure upgrades and the transformation of Kapan’s Syunik airport into the country’s third international airport, officials said on January 22. »»»
Slovenian farmers warn EU-Mercosur deal risks lower standards and sharp price pressure
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement promises to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, uniting nearly 800mn consumers across Europe and South America. But, as Slovenia’s Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry (KGZS) warns, while European farmers are bound by ever tighter rules on animal »»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
Czechoslovak Group’s Euronext debut becomes world’s largest defence IPO
Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
Hungarian PM takes Zelenskiy’s “little Moscow” remarks in Davos speech personally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his address in Davos, said that pro-Russian politicians in Europe were acting against the European Union while benefiting from it financially, which could be seen as a public rebuke of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Te»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
Czechoslovak Group’s Euronext debut becomes world’s largest defence IPO
Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
Czechoslovak Group’s Euronext debut becomes world’s largest defence IPO
Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
Bulgaria joins Trump's Board of Peace despite EU allies staying away
Bulgaria has joined US President Donald Trump’s newly established Board of Peace, becoming one of only two European Union (EU) members to sign up to the initiative as major Western powers declined to participate. The counc»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
ASH: impressions from Davos
I spent the day speaking at Davos at Ukraine House, listening then to Zelensky’s speech and talking with various Ukraine related contacts. Here are some observations. »»»
ASH: impressions from Davos
I spent the day speaking at Davos at Ukraine House, listening then to Zelensky’s speech and talking with various Ukraine related contacts. Here are some observations. »»»
COMMENT: Welcome to quantum geopolitics, an age of uncertainty and possibility of the impossible.
The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules. US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»
Iranian billionaire Zanjani criticises Ukraine's Zelenskiy, warns Iran against similar leadership choices
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, calling him a "comedian president" without management or economic background who turned his nation's fate into a tool for American and European powers, according to a social media post on January 23 on media p»»»
At least 7% of Russian companies adopt AI for HR tasks, HEAD reports
Some 57% of Russian companies have introduced artificial intelligence into their human resources workflows, CNews reported on January 23. Russian companies have embraced artificial intelligence more aggressively than many »»»
Penza oil depot fire brought under control after Ukraine drone attack in Russia
Ukrainian drones struck the Penza region around 04:00 local time (03:00 Kyiv), prompting Penza Oblast Governor Oleg Melnichenko to confirm that Russian air defences downed four UAVs, with wreckage from one landing on the oil depot and sparking the fire. »»»
Moscow fraud investigation into fake gold bars concludes
Russian authorities have completed their investigation into six members of an organised criminal group accused of defrauding victims of more than $3mn through the sale of fake gold bars in Moscow, state media TASS reported on January 23. »»»
COMMENT: Welcome to quantum geopolitics, an age of uncertainty and possibility of the impossible.
The world has changed. The old rules of the international order no longer apply. Or at least they have been superseded by a more complicated chaotic set of rules. US President Donald Trump has smashed the “classical mechanics” of the old world order. He has introduced a new economic paradigm »»»
Baltic region’s largest solar park set to come online in western Estonia
The largest solar power facility – a 244 MW solar park – in the Baltics is expected to begin operations this summer in Risti, Laane County, marking a major milestone in Estonia’s renewable energy expansion, Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR.ee reported on January 22. »»»
Polish PPI falls 2.5% y/y in December
Poland’s producer price index (PPI) fell 2.5% year on year (y/y) in December 2025 (chart), following a revised fall of 2.3% y/y in November, further extending the deflation trend that began in mid-2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) said on January 22. »»»
Polish industrial production delivers surprise 7.3% y/y expansion in December
Poland’s industrial production deepened decline to 6.4% year on year in constant prices in April, after a revised fall of 3% y/y the preceding month, unadjusted data from the statistical office GUS showed on May 22. The Ap»»»
COMMENT: Eastern Europe's edge in the EU's AI race
The EU plans to bring 3-5 AI gigafactories online by 2028 through its EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. With a €7bn budget, this initiative represents Europe's bid to compete in the global AI race against the United States and China. Eastern and Central Europe are uniquely positioned to host these facilit»»»
UAE: Cloudy with a chance of rain
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience a shift in weather conditions on Saturday and over the coming days, with increased cloud cover, a chance of rainfall in coastal and northern areas, and stronger winds at sea, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. An extension of a weak low-pressur»»»
South Korea’s Prime Minister Proposes US Send Special Envoy to North Korea — Report
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has proposed the idea of Washington sending a special envoy to North Korea, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reported. Kim Min-seok held a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance at the White House. During his talks with Vance, the South Korean prime mini»»»
Pentagon Publishes New Defense Strategy
The newly released US defense strategy frames Russia’s nuclear arsenal as the world’s largest and insists the US must have "guaranteed access" to Greenland—even as it claims the strategy "is not a strategy of isolation." Key takeaways: Ukraine conflict resolution is described as primarily Europe’s »»»
Canada Against Golden Dome Over Greenland - Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Canada is opposing the construction of the Golden Dome over Greenland, a project that would safeguard the country, while instead engaging in what he described as dangerous business with China. "Canada is against The Golden Dome being built over Greenlan»»»
UAE society in demographic decline: Federal National Council submits 15 recommendations to government
UAE society is facing a worrying demographic contraction marked by declining birth rates, population ageing, and long-term structural risks. As the government searches for sustainable solutions, the Federal National Council (FNC) has presented a comprehensive, evidence-based plan comprising 15 urge»»»
'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has weighed in on a separatist movement in Alberta, saying the western Canadian province is a "natural partner for the US". "Alberta has a wealth of natural resources, but they won't let them build a pipeline to the Pacific," Bessent told an American right-wing c»»»
UAE petrol and diesel prices for February 2026: Will you see a rise or fall at the pump?
Dubai: Fuel prices in the UAE for February 2026 will be announced soon. After petrol and diesel became cheaper in January, global oil prices have started rising again late in the month. This shift could influence what motorists pay at the pump. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»
New to Dubai, rented a flat — then missing Ejari lands him in trouble: Know the UAE rules
Dubai: George arrived in Dubai with a suitcase, a job offer, and plans to settle in the UAE. The name is illustrative, but the situation he encountered reflects what many newcomers experience when renting their first home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Within a week,»»»
Rethinking money management to lower stress and regain control
Financial stress is widespread. Affecting both low and high earners, it has become constant background noise. Stress typically arises from the gap between income and spending and uncertainty about long-term outcomes. This anxiety often appears as post-spending guilt, relationship tension, or a loss»»»
TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
TikTok's new US joint venture has made changes to its privacy policy that include expanding the type of location data the company can collect from its 200 million American users. The new policy was published after investors closed a deal with TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance on Thursday to run the »»»