Former Senator Bong Revilla surrenders at Camp Crame after arrest warrant
Dubai: Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. surrendered to authorities at Camp Crame on Monday evening after the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant of arrest in connection with an alleged P92.8 million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan. The anti-graft court’s Third Division also issued a Hold »»»
Registration opens for Sharjah education summit masterclasses
Sharjah Education Academy (SEA), in collaboration with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, has opened registration for advanced pre-conference masterclasses on February 13, 2026, ahead of the 5th Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education. The summit will take place on February 1»»»
Arab League: Ceasefire agreement, SDF integration a step enhances Syria’s sovereignty
Cairo, Jan.19 (SANA) The Arab League welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of SDF into the institutions of the Syrian State. “The agreement is an important step on the path to building the new Syrian state, enhancing its institutions, and establishing its sovereignty over all of»»»
Demand for offices in Warsaw broke records with aprox. 309,900 m2 in Q4
At the end of December 2025, Warsaw’s modern office stock totaled about 6.23 million sq m. No new office space was delivered in the fourth quarter, according to data from the Polish Chamber of Commercial Real Estate (PINK). Despite the lack of new supply, demand surged: office leasing activity in Q»»»
Largest housing project in Warsaw given green light
The Warsaw City Council has approved the lex developer procedure for a major residential project by OKAM on the former FSO site in Praga-Północ, paving the way for one of Warsaw’s largest housing developments. The decision ends nearly four years of consultations and planning. The first stage will d»»»
IMF: GDP growth in Poland will be higher than expected
The International Monetary Fund has significantly raised its growth forecast for Poland, marking one of the largest upward revisions among the 30 countries covered in its updated World Economic Outlook. Poland’s GDP is now expected to grow by 3.5% in 2026, up 0.4 percentage points from the October »»»
UOKiK investigating Bolt, Tchibo and Zara for environmental claims
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R.Power has contract with Axpo Polska to build energy storage for 150 MW
A subsidiary of R.Power has signed a long-term energy storage services agreement with Axpo Polska for a battery energy storage system (BESS) with 150 MW of power and around 300 MWh of capacity. The contract runs until 31 December 2037, with services starting once the storage facility enters commerc»»»
Italian PM says US tariffs over Greenland "a mistake"
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday that the U.S. imposition of tariffs on European countries over Greenland is "a mistake." According to Italy's Rai News, Meloni made the remarks during a visit to South Korea. She said that she had discussed the issue with US President Donal»»»
Syria Deal Could Remove Main Obstacle to Türkiye -PKK Peace, Turkish Officials Say
A deal under which Kurdish forces abandoned long-held territory in Syria to the Syrian government could pave the way for Türkiye to advance its stalled effort to end its decades-long conflict with the PKK, Turkish politicians and officials said on Monday. After days of fighting, the Syrian governm»»»
Dubai Police join 3,500 at Al Noor Community Race
Dubai Police joined over 3,500 community members at the Al Noor Community Race, an inclusive sporting event celebrating People of Determination. Organised by the Al Noor Training Centre in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council, the event emphasised social inclusion, wellbeing, and active lifest»»»
UAE, India ink MoUs and letters of intent
New Delhi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, witnessed the exchange of a number of agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoU), and letters of intent aimed at strengthening and advancing bilateral cooperation between the two c»»»
Russian Lancet Drone: An Unmatched Tool to Destroy Enemy Weapons
The Lancet loitering munition has become one of the most efficient and deadly weapons of the Ukrainian conflict, having taken out over 4,000 pieces of military hardware fielded. Tanks or artillery units, multiple launch rocket systems or radar stations, NATO-standard or Soviet-made – the Lancet doe»»»
Britain welcomes ceasefire, SDF integration into state institutions
London, Jan.19 (SANA) The United Kingdom has welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of SDF into the institutions of the Syrian state. “The United Kingdom welcomes reports of a US-brokered ceasefire in northern Syria,” British Minister for the Middle East Affairs Hamish Falconer s»»»
ADNOC Gas signs up to $3 billion LNG supply deal with India’s HPCL
Dubai: ADNOC Gas said on Monday it had signed a long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement with India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), valued at about $2.5 billion to $3 billion over ten years, strengthening energy ties between the UAE and India. Sign up for our daily busines»»»
Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks
Ghana's security forces have arrested nine Nigerians suspected of co-ordinating a host of cyber-crime activities from makeshift offices in and around the capital, Accra. Forty-four others, believed to be victims brought to Ghana from Nigeria under false pretences, have also been detained and handed»»»
Videos: ice-breakers shatter the freeze on the Danube – even Aussie media's buzzing about it
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Pedestrian injured after taxi accidentally drives onto central Athens sidewalk
A 51-year-old pedestrian was slightly injured Monday morning when a taxi accidentally drove onto the sidewalk of busy Panepistimiou Street in central Athens, authorities said. The accident occurred at 11:15 a.m. According to police, the 60-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, which hit the »»»
Bulgaria Faces Icy Tuesday as Subzero Temperatures Grip the Country
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, weather conditions in Bulgaria will gradually stabilize. The wind will ease and turn from the southeast, while sunshine will dominate most of the day. After midday, cloud cover will begin to increase from the southwest and gradually thicken. Temperatures will edge up s»»»
IMF growth forecasts show slight upgrade from October 2025
Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP)- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth at 3.3% for 2026 and 3.2% for 2027 in its January 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) update entitled "Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces." This is...»»»
She grew apples in Rajasthan’s arid soil — Rashtrapati Bhavan took note
Dubai: From the arid fields of Rajasthan to an invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan, Santosh Devi’s journey has become a story of grit, innovation and quiet revolution. A native of Beri village in Sikar district, Santosh Devi has been invited to attend the Republic Day celebrations in the state capit»»»
Prosecutor orders asset freeze for farm subsidy fraud suspects
A Greek prosecutor has ordered that assets belonging to 17 farmers suspected of involvement in wide-scale European Union subsidy fraud be frozen pending an investigation into whether they should be charged over the so-called OPEKEPE scandal. Organized crime prosecutor Dimitris Gyzis is understood t»»»
Qatar, Iraq sign defence cooperation pact
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Iraq HE Thabet Mohammed Saeed Al Abbasi, during the first day of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (D»»»
"Avatar Fire and Ash" tops North American box office for 5th consecutive weekend
LOS ANGELES: Disney and 20th Century's epic science fiction film "Avatar Fire and Ash" remained victorious at the North American box office, collecting an estimated 13.32 million U.S. dollars during its fifth weekend in theaters, figures from measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The film has»»»
Trump's Greenland Threat Puts Europe Inc back in Tariff Crosshairs
Just as European companies were getting used to last year's hard-won US trade tariff deals, President Donald Trump has put them back in his crosshairs with an explosive threat to place levies on nations that oppose his planned takeover of Greenland. Trump on Saturday said he would put rising tarif»»»
Ukrainian MPs ready to renounce claim to Donbass – Die Welt
Ukrainian MPs are ready to renounce Kiev’s claim to Donbass in order to achieve peace with Russia, German outlet Die Welt has claimed, citing a high-ranking lawmaker. The report comes amid accelerated advances by Russian forces along most of the front line. Moscow said last week that eight settleme»»»
US will take Greenland because of European ‘weakness’ – treasury secretary
The US needs to take control of Greenland because European nations are too weak to protect the strategic Arctic island in a potential future conflict, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. He suggested that Washington’s partners will eventually “come around” to the idea. US President Donald Tr»»»
Visiting Dubai during Ramadan 2026? Here’s what You should know
Dubai: Ramadan is one of the most meaningful times of the year in Dubai, a month defined by reflection, fasting and a strong sense of community. During the holy month, the city slows, the evenings stretch longer, and daily life takes on a quieter, more reflective rhythm. Also In This Package Ramada»»»
Watch: What Indian PM gifted to UAE President during historic visit
Dubai: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented to the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan traditional Indian gifts steeped in cultural significance, in a ceremony that also beautifully aligned with the UAE's declaration of 2026 as the Year of Family. Doorda»»»
IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast but flags AI, trade risks
Washington, United States: The IMF upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast Monday, citing a boost from tech investments but warning that a reevaluation of AI productivity gains or renewed trade tensions could bring disruptions. World economic growth is projected to hold steady at 3.3 percent this »»»
Djedovic Handanovic: MOL, Gazprom have agreed NIS deal, Serbia to increase its stake
BELGRADE - The Hungarian oil company MOL and Russia's Gazprom have agreed the fundamental provisions of a future agreement on MOL's purchase of the Russian stake in the Serbian oil firm NIS, which will be submitted to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for approval, Serbian Minister of »»»
She once feared flying. Now, she’s flown 709 times
Dubai: When Lays Laraya was 14, flying became the thing she feared the most. Her family was travelling on a small aircraft that crashed. Everyone survived, but the trauma stayed. Turbulence triggered panic. Take-offs were unbearable. For years, flying meant sleeping pills and anxiety. “It was far f»»»
Bulgaria Expects Flu Wave to Peak by End of January
Bulgaria is bracing for the peak of this season’s flu, which health authorities expect to occur at the end of January. Currently, officials say there is no need to declare a nationwide epidemic, according to Health Minister Silvi Kirilov “The epidemic is likely to reach its highest point by month’s»»»
What to know about Syria's main Kurdish-led force and its deal with Damascus
Over the past decade, the religiously and ethnically mixed Syrian Democratic Forces had been the most effective force in the battle against the Islamic State group in Syria. The Kurdish-led force is now set to merge into the Syrian army after suffering major setbacks over the past weeks. The SDF su»»»
Dubai Police promote Emirati Genome Programme participation
Dubai Police have launched a series of awareness sessions to familiarise employees with the objectives of the Emirati Genome Programme, a national initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes for UAE citizens. Organised by the General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology in cooperat»»»
Fired without notice after 18 years, Abu Dhabi worker wins Dh61,000
Abu Dhabi: A woman who spent nearly two decades working for the same employer has been awarded more than Dh61,000 in compensation after an Abu Dhabi labour court ruled that she was dismissed without notice. The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance found that the employee, whose service began in»»»
How Ras Al Khaimah Is Preparing for Self-Driving Transport
Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has issued Law No. (1) of 2026 concerning the regulation and operation of autonomous vehicles in the emirate. The law aims to enhance road safety and reduce human error through a set of »»»
Deputy prime minister holds bilateral meetings on the first day of DIMDEX 2026
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has held bilateral meetings with several senior international officials during the first day of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). »»»
Bulgaria Sets Fines Up to €3,585 for Shops Refusing Euro Change
In Bulgaria, the Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo) has clarified that traders who refuse to return change in euros can face fines ranging from 600 to 7,000 leva (approximately €307–€3,585). Alexander Kolyachev, the acting chairman of the CPCo, made the announcement during a press briefing at th»»»
21 confirmed dead, 30 seriously injured after high-speed train collision in Spain
MADRID: At least 21 people were confirmed dead and more than 70 others injured after two high-speed trains collided near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain on Sunday, authorities said. Thirty of the injured were in serious condition and hospitalized, Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente said »»»
How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
Donald Trump's threat on Saturday to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless they support his plan to buy Greenland came as a shock. The US president said he would introduce a 10% levy on imports into the US on 1 February, rising to 25% from the summer if no deal is done. It is unclear wh»»»
Swiss deadly fire bar owners' lawyers condemn 'vindictiveness'
The lawyers of the owners of a Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on New Year's Eve killing 40 people and injuring 116 have broken their silence to criticise "lies" about their clients. Jessica and Jacques Moretti were "devastated", the lawyers told local media, but denied being aware of any d»»»
EU Executive Arm, Russia and Thailand Asked to Join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza
The European Union's executive arm, Russia and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, as a top Israeli official said the initiative is “bad for Israel” and should be scrapped, T»»»
KOICA’s development portfolio in Egypt reaches $100m: Country Director
At a time when Egypt–Korea relations are gaining renewed momentum, development cooperation has emerged as a central pillar of this growing partnership. Against this backdrop, Dr Sooyoung Park, Country Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Egypt Office, spoke to Daily News E»»»
IMF raises Egypt economic growth outlook to 5.4% for FY 2026/27
The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth forecasts for Egypt upwards to reach 5.4% in the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, citing a positive shift in economic indicators. In its January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the IMF raised Egypt’s GDP growth projection for the FY 2025/26 to 4.7»»»
UAE aid convoys deliver ambulances, water and medical supplies to Gaza
New batches of UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip last week as part of Operation “Gallant Knight 3”, reflecting ongoing efforts to meet urgent humanitarian needs and support the Palestinian people amid the current circumstances. Last week saw the entry of the 279th UAE humanitarian»»»
79 migrants reach southern Gavdos island from Libya
A total 79 migrants reached the southern island of Gavdos in a small vessel from northern Africa on Sunday and two of them have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to a migrant smuggling gang, authorities said Monday. The coast guard said the two men were from South Somalia, aged 23 and 19, and»»»
Why Russia’s Lancet Drone Is Second-To-None in Modern Combat
The key aspect of Russia’s Lancet loitering UAV is that it’s ideally suited for modern warfare, Egyptian security expert Colonel Hatem Saber explains to Sputnik. Here are the main points: War economy: The drone is designed to excel in situations in which it has to meet a dense air defense network, »»»
Kyrgyzstan’s GDP reaches nearly 2 trillion soms at year-end 2025 - | 24.KG
According to preliminary estimates, Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) totaled 1,976.4 trillion soms at year-end 2025. Compared with 2024, GDP grew by 11.1 percent, the National Statistical Committee reported. GDP growth accelerated toward the end of the year: after 11 months of 2025, growth»»»