DOHA: The National Sports Day 2026 Committee has announced details of the upcoming edition of the events, which will launch across the country in February under the slogan 'I Chose Sport'. The aim is to reinforce awareness of the importance of practising sports as a lifestyle and for sustainable he»»»

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»»»

The scheduled meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs was cancelled, according to information published on the website of the National Assembly. The meeting had been set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. MPs were expected to consider at first reading proposed amendments »»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves stood at 29,008.3 mln euros at end-December 2025, down by 358.3 mln euros m-o-m and by 286.2 mln euros y-o-y. In a statement, the NBS said the reserves "covered 155.8 pct of money supply M1 and 6.8 months’ worth of the country’s import of g»»»

Washington: Apple launched its new bundle, Apple Creator Studio, featuring creative apps in one service. The bundle includes notable apps in photo and video editing, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, available in Mac and iPad, in addition to a special content and AI-supported fe»»»

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce said its members’ exports and re-exports reached a record Dh356.5 billion in 2025, the highest annual total in the chamber’s history, as trade volumes and business registrations rose across multiple sectors. The chamber said the performance highlights sustained mome»»»

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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 »»»

Some personnel have been told to depart the United States' Al Udeid military base in Qatar, two diplomatic sources told AFP on Wednesday, after Washington threatened to respond to a government crackdown on protests in Iran. A number of personnel were asked to leave the base by Wednesday evening, on»»»

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»»»

Health experts in Bulgaria are advocating for the introduction of a tax on sweetened soft drinks as part of a broader effort to curb non-communicable diseases. According to specialists from Health Metrics, a company that collects and analyzes health, social, and economic data to guide policy decisi»»»

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 withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the Middle East as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions in the region, the agency reports, citing an unnamed US official. "The US is pulling personnel from key bases in the region as a precautionary measure amid heightened regional tens»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued a decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures, as part of the executive measures of Law No. (6) of 2014 regulating the real estate sector and its»»»

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: Tourists continue to flock to the Louvre in Paris despite a sharp increase in ticket prices for non-European visitors, underscoring the museum’s enduring global appeal. Under a newly introduced pricing system, adult visitors from outside the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein,»»»

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»»»

Hours before Constitutional Code amendments would be considered by the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs on Wednesday, politicians commented on ideas concerning possible changes to election rules. Machine voting and its possible abolition, preservation or transformation we»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch a pilot phase of a new school bus pooling initiative within the next two weeks, aimed at reducing traffic congestion, cutting travel time and promoting public transportation. Who will operate it?The initiative, announced by the RTA this w»»»

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 »»»

Tunis, Jan 14 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) expressed relief following Tuesday evening’s ruling by the Tunis Court of Appeal, reducing the prison sentence imposed on journalist Chadha Hadj Mbarek from five years to two...»»»

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 (»»»

Bulgaria has finalized a contract to acquire seven minehunter ships, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s naval capabilities. The announcement came after a government meeting, with outgoing Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirming the deal. Under the agreement, four of the mi»»»

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»»»

Bulgaria is set to take an active role in oil and gas exploration in the Black Sea, joining forces with international energy companies OMV and NewMed, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced. For the first time in recent history, the Bulgarian state will not limit itself to collecting con»»»

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»»»

International hauliers are reporting losses of millions of leva due to the blockades on the Greek border, Teodor Vergov, Head of Legal Department at the Bulgarian Union of International Hauliers (UIH), told BTA on Wednesday. He stressed that the exact amount of financial losses caused by the protes»»»

Dubai: Evening commuters between Dubai and Sharjah are facing medium to heavy congestion across several major roads, according to live traffic data and map updates. Significant delays have been recorded on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), particularly in both directions between the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (J»»»

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 »»»

From 2021 to 2025, Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry has demonstrated steady positive growth. The significant growth has been driven by intensified geological exploration, the inclusion of new reserves in the state balance, and the launch of processing projects, the press service of the Ministry of Natu»»»

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»»»

Moscow: Russian police have arrested the chief physician and the acting head of intensive care at a Siberian hospital where nine babies died this month, prosecutors said Wednesday. The case, which has shone a spotlight at chronic staff shortages and funding gaps in the country's medical system, has»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index on Wednesday closed lower by 18.56 points, or 0.17 percent, to reach 11,210.66 points. During the session, a total of 135,743,750 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 432,221,810.959, through 43,662 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the s»»»