"People helped us and we got into a car... I said, 'Don't take us to a hospital.'" Tara and her friend were attending a protest in the central Iranian city of Isfahan when security forces arrived on motorcycles and began shouting at the crowd. "My friend told an armed member of the security forces,»»»

Dubai: In the opening session of trading on Wednesday, Dubai’s real-estate market recorded its largest mortgage transaction in history, with two expansive land parcels mortgaged for Dh11.1 billion. According to data from the Dubai REST platform, the two contiguous plots are located in the prestigio»»»

Doha, Qatar: There is a specific, bracing frequency to Cagliari in the winter. As the coastal capital of the Italian island of Sardinia, the city sits perched on the edge of the Mediterranean, its historic stone facades channelling the salt air and the sharp island light. This past New Year’s Eve, »»»

At least 42 people have died in a powerful winter storm that continues to batter large swaths of the US, according to AP. Massive snowfall brought by the storm has caused widespread disruption from the South to the Northeast. The storm’s heavy snow and freezing temperatures knocked out electricity »»»

Senior leaders from the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai visited the “Closer to You” initiative platform at Global Village as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen direct engagement with the community. The delegation was led by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed A»»»

Venezuela's interim government has fast-tracked sweeping changes to the country's hydrocarbon law in a bid to attract foreign capital to its battered oil industry, but major US producers remain reluctant to commit billions of dollars amid persistent legal uncertainties and the absence of security g»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Moscow on January 28 as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of its Syrian military bases in the country and shore up relations with the new regime. It's the second meeting betw»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa landed in Moscow on January 28 as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of its Syrian military bases in the country and shore up relations with the new regime. It's the second meeting betw»»»

At this week's first plenary sitting of the Bulgarian Parliament, held on Wednesday, several parliamentary groups issued declarations marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on January 27. GERB-UDF said in a declaration read by Yordanka Fandakova that the International Holocaust R»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces demolish two houses in the town of Al-Khodr, south of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank: reports 28-01»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday he was disappointed by Europe's decision to strike a major trade agreement with India, saying it showed Europe put trade ahead of the interests of the Ukrainian people. Bessent told CNBC that Europe had been buying refined products made in India»»»

The recent arrival of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East brings the number of US warships in the region to 10, putting significant firepower at President Donald Trump's disposal if he decides to strike Iran. The number of ships in the Middle East is now roughly equal to that sent t»»»

A Ukrainian soldier has described the moment a passenger train was targeted by Russian drones, killing five people. When a carriage on the train was hit in northeastern Ukraine, passengers threw themselves on the floor in panic and the military officer told them to get out immediately. Without his »»»

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov and Bulgaria Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Seda Kuzucu discussed Bulgaria’s progress and challenges on migration and asylum issues during a meeting at the Council of Ministers, the Government press service said here Wednesday. D»»»

1 of 5 | Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an Amazon Devices launch in February. On Wednesday, the company announced it will cut 16,000 jobs. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Amazon announced Wednesday that it will cut 16,000 jobs in the second round of cuts since»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said relations with the United States can no longer be considered normal amid political shifts in Washington, responding to questions in the House of Commons on how his government is managing ties with US President Donald Trump. Addressing the elected chamber, Ca»»»

US online retail and cloud computing giant Amazon said Wednesday that it would be cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring, as it focuses spending on artificial intelligence. The job cuts, which follow already flagged plans to cut its workforce by 14,000 posts, are aimed at "reducin»»»

Hamas said Wednesday it was ready to transfer the governance of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee, while insisting the key Rafah border crossing be fully reopened within days. "Protocols are prepared, files are complete, and committees are in place to oversee the handover, ensuring a com»»»

Tunis, Jan 28 (TAP) - Support structures under the Ministries of Agriculture and Vocational Training and Employment in MEdenine, Sfax, Siliana, Nabeul, Zaghouan and Bizerte are participating on January 27-29, in a workshop aimed at building...»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's Flamengo have signed West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta, the English club confirmed Wednesday, in a record transfer in South American football which local media said was worth 42 million euros. "West Ham United can confirm that Lucas Paqueta has been given permission to unde»»»

US President #Trump is keeping the possibility of military action against #Iran on the table, warning that 'time is running out' for #Tehran to reach a deal, as internet access is partially restored and the scale of the crackdown on #protesters becomes clearer in Iran.»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 19th meeting of Executive Committee of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This participation reflects the country's commitment to supporting regional and international efforts to address climate change and promote joint»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defence of the State of Kuwait, who is in the UAE on a working visit during which he will take part in the ‘UAE-Kuwait: Brothers Forever’ week. »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministries of Justice and Interior, took part in the fifth meeting of the joint committee of experts and representatives from Arab states' justice and interior ministries and relevant authorities to review a draft Arab guiding law protecting children fr»»»

The Managing Authority of the Regional Development Program 2021–2027 will be allowed to sign grant agreements with beneficiaries up to 20% above the program’s total budget, in compliance with applicable European and national legislation. This decision was approved by the Council of Ministers during»»»

President Iliana Iotova met Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, as well as BNB Deputy Governors Petar Chobanov, Radoslav Milenkov and Andrey Gurov on Wednesday as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker cabinet. Only Gurov said he is ready to serve as caretaker prime mini»»»

On December 15, 2025, the European Union slapped sanctions on former Swiss intelligence officer and ex-NATO employee Jacques Baud. No day in court, no charges filed, just abrupt, suffocating, sanctions. Why did the EU sanction Baud? For “Russian propaganda,” of course, although many of the sources »»»

Iran's embattled rial hit a record low against the US dollar on January 28, trading at IRR1,620,500 on the sell side in the free market, according to Bonbast exchange rate data seen by IntelliNews. The renew»»»

Iran's embattled rial hit a record low against the US dollar on January 28, trading at IRR1,620,500 on the sell side in the free market, according to Bonbast exchange rate data seen by IntelliNews. The renew»»»

Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition and the Coordination Framework’s nominee for Iraq’s premiership, rejected what he described as US interference in Iraq’s internal affairs, after President Donald Trump warned that Washington would halt support for Iraq if Maliki returned to power,»»»

Iran's embattled rial hit a record low against the US dollar on January 28, trading at IRR1,620,500 on the sell side in the free market, according to Bonbast exchange rate data seen by IntelliNews. The renew»»»

Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition and the Coordination Framework’s nominee for Iraq’s premiership, rejected what he described as US interference in Iraq’s internal affairs, after President Donald Trump warned that Washington would halt support for Iraq if Maliki returned to power,»»»

Tunis, Jan 28 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed on Wednesday received UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder, during his visit to...»»»

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned time is running out for Iran to come to the table and avoid US military action, provoking Tehran to retort that it would respond to any attack "like never before". Trump has not ruled out an attack after this month's deadly crackdown on protests. Last June»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of military bases vital for its operations in the Middle East. Russia was a key ally of Sharaa's predecessor Bashar al-Assad during the bloody 14-year »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has marked the completion of the first year of its Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) programme, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a regional leader in climate-focused economic competitiveness and investment readiness. Since its launch, the MRV programme has cove»»»

Gil Kerlikowske, who served as US Customs and Border Protection commissioner from 2014 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, told FRANCE 24 in an interview that the killing of protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis marks "a turning point" for the United States. Kerli»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa for talks at the Kremlin on Wednesday, with the sensitive issue of Russia's military presence in Syria high on the agenda. Putin said Moscow supported the Syrian government's efforts to restore control over its enti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thirteen-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Legend is officially returning to Qatar. The prolific artist is scheduled to perform at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) on April 17, 2026, Visit Qatar announced. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Legend is»»»

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather bulletin on Wednesday for parts of the country ahead of the arrival of a low-pressure system expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail on Thursday. Storm Kristin, which has already claimed at least three lives and left»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN Office of Human Rights: “Israel” must end its illegal presence in the Palestinian territories and halt settlement expansion 28-01-2026 1»»»

German police raided Deutsche Bank locations in Frankfurt and Berlin on Wednesday over an investigation into money laundering. File Photo by Wallace Woon/EPA-EFE Jan. 28 (UPI) -- German police raided Deutsche Bank locations in Frankfurt and Berlin on Wednesday over an investigation into money laund»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is headed to China for a three day visit. He is seeking a diplomatic and commercial reset between the two countries after years of icy relations. The trip comes as a number of nations including the UK are seeking to reduce their dependency on the US - which has become»»»

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that his country doesn't have to choose between relations with the United States and China as he started a four-day trip to China aimed at repairing ties and expanding opportunities for British companies in the world’s second-largest economy. FRANCE 24's Jan Ca»»»

The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, a Washington DC think tank, has launched an initiative to promote the emergence of a trade-oriented group of states in greater Central Asia that, ultimately, can stretch from the Caspian Basin to the Arabian Sea. »»»

India's Welspun Corp has secured a contract worth just over $200mn to supply pipes for Argentina's Vaca Muerta liquefied natural gas project, defeating local steel giant Tenaris in a contentious decision that has sparked a row between President Javier Milei and one of the country's most powerful in»»»

India's Welspun Corp has secured a contract worth just over $200mn to supply pipes for Argentina's Vaca Muerta liquefied natural gas project, defeating local steel giant Tenaris in a contentious decision that has sparked a row between President Javier Milei and one of the country's most powerful in»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Kremlin on January 28 during the Syrian leader's official visit to Moscow. Al-Sharaa’s aircraft landed at Vnukovo International Airport, whe»»»

The Israeli shekel (currency code: ILS/NIS) is advancing toward NIS 3.07 per US dollar, a near 30-year high. This level, not reached since the 1990s, appears to be driven by improving geopolitical sentiment and a weakening US dollar on global markets, particularly against the Japanese yen, Globes n»»»

The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, a Washington DC think tank, has launched an initiative to promote the emergence of a trade-oriented group of states in greater Central Asia that, ultimately, can stretch from the Caspian Basin to the Arabian Sea. »»»