Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 756,400 and average net earnings reached HUF 525,900 in November 2025. Average gross earnings grew by 8.9%, net average earnings increased by 10.2% and real earnings were 6.2% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings excee»»»

Lee Hae-chan, a titan of South Korean politics and a former prime minister, died on January 25 while on an official visit to Vietnam, according to Yonhap News Agency. The 73-year-old statesman, who was serving as the senior vice chairperson of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), passe»»»

Lee Hae-chan, a titan of South Korean politics and a former prime minister, died on January 25 while on an official visit to Vietnam, according to Yonhap News Agency. The 73-year-old statesman, who was serving as the senior vice chairperson of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), passe»»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Canada was "destroying itself" over a potential trade deal with China. "Canada is systematically destroying itself. The China deal is a disaster for them," Trump wrote on Truth Social. The US president also said he expects the dea»»»

Dubai: Sobha Realty has launched Sobha Sanctuary, a Dh50 billion master-planned development that becomes the largest single project in the company’s history and one of the most expansive residential communities announced in Dubai in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., speaks during a "Tell Congress: ICE Out For Good" rally and vigil at the Customs and Border Protection Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Maxwell was assaulted over the weekend while attending a Sundance Film Festival party. Photo by Bonnie C»»»

Singapore is widely expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged at a review scheduled for January 29, with economic growth supported by robust semiconductor exports and inflation remaining well within manageable levels, Reuters reports. »»»

Singapore is widely expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged at a review scheduled for January 29, with economic growth supported by robust semiconductor exports and inflation remaining well within manageable levels, Reuters reports. »»»

A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»

Former member of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Shailoobek Atazov has been released under a travel restriction agreement. The information was confirmed by his relatives. He was detained in the autumn of 2025 on suspicion of organizing mass unrest. Earlier, it was reported that another former member of Pa»»»

At least 15 people have died after a ferry carrying more than 350 passengers and crew members onboard sank in southern Philippines. Search crews have rescued 316 people on board the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, but at least 28 people are still missing. The ship, which was both a cargo and passenger ferry, »»»

Australian authorities have issued heatwave warnings for most of the country as millions celebrate Australia Day. Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" Celsius in the southern states of Victoria and South Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology said. On Sunday, Sout»»»

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Sunday urged Americans to stand up and defend core US values after federal immigration agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man, sharply criticising President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, which he blamed on Democratic “chaos.”  Former pr»»»

The exchange price of gold has surpassed $5,000 per troy ounce for the first time. As of 5:12 a.m. Bishkek time, gold futures on the Comex exchange were trading at $5,027.3 per troy ounce, up 0.82 percent. At the same time, silver futures also exceeded $105 per troy ounce for the first time. Later,»»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday *(January 25) his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor went ahead »»»

With a hesitant United Nations endorsement, the proposed Board of Peace was initially devised to uphold the ceasefire in Gaza, oversee reconstruction, and foster stability. In recent weeks, however, it has moved away from the limited mechanism originally put forward. Today, its primary purpose seem»»»

Share: As if Lebanon didn’t have enough problems on its southern border, due to Israeli aggression and ambitions, it is now threatened by equally serious dangers from its vast border with Syria. Ironically, the Lebanese parties that, in the recent past, rejected any classification of the border wit»»»

At the Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, the doors swung open and shut as locals sought refuge from the biting cold on Sunday. The 140-year-old building sits just blocks away from where Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, was shot dead by federal immigration agents during a confrontation on »»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists to drive carefully during heavy rainfall, reminding drivers that following a few simple safety measures can protect themselves and others on the road. Rain and strong winds are expected across parts of the UAE on Monday, the National C»»»

The construction company Zam Zam Building has been blacklisted, and its license has been suspended for 90 days. The press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan reported. The violations were identified at sites located in Bishkek at 8, Se»»»

Dubai: IndiGo has cancelled flights scheduled on January 26, 27 and 28 to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku, including return services, the airline said in a post on platform X on Sunday. The airline warned that some flights may experience longer travel times or additional cancellations d»»»

A plane crashed Sunday evening at Bangor International Airport, Maine. Image by UPI Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A jet with eight people aboard crashed Sunday evening in Maine, prompting officials to close the Bangor International Airport's main runway. "An incident at the airport is under investigation," Bang»»»

India is steadily trimming its exposure to US government debt, signalling a broader rethink of how the country shields itself in a more fractured and unpredictable global economy. Holdings of US Treasuries have fallen to a»»»

India is steadily trimming its exposure to US government debt, signalling a broader rethink of how the country shields itself in a more fractured and unpredictable global economy. Holdings of US Treasuries have fallen to a»»»

The European Union is moving to lock in a sweeping trade and security agreement with India, exploiting US tariff pressure to tilt one of Asia’s biggest economies further away from Washington’s orbit. Branded a landmark fre»»»

Western Balkan truck drivers will hold coordinated protests on January 26, blocking freight terminals at border crossings with neighbouring Schengen countries, in protest against the European Union’s new digitalised Entry/Exit System (EES). The system, which replaces manual passport stamping with b»»»

Western Balkan truck drivers will hold coordinated protests on January 26, blocking freight terminals at border crossings with neighbouring Schengen countries, in protest against the European Union’s new digitalised Entry/Exit System (EES). The system, which replaces manual passport stamping with b»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held Europe to account at an impromptu speech at Davos on January 23, warning collected EU bigwigs and the CEOs of some of the largest companies in the world that they cannot ignore building up their defences against potential Russian aggression. »»»

Murmansk region governor has declared a state of emergency following prolonged power outages caused by the failure of electricity transmission towers, some dating back to 1966, as workers battle harsh Arctic conditions to restore supply. »»»

Thousands of people flocked to a zoo in Japan on Sunday to say farewell to the country's last two giant pandas, who are set to return to China on Tuesday. Emotions ran high at the Ueno zoo in Tokyo as people stood in line – some for as long as three-and-a-half hours – to see twin cubs Xiao Xiao and»»»

AMMAN — Jordan is doubling down on its industrial sector as a primary engine for recovery, with the government unveiling a JD112m ($158m) support package aimed at transforming the country’s manufacturing base from a defensive posture to an export-led growth model.The allocation, which spans the 202»»»

AMMAN — Registrations of sole proprietorships and trade names increased in 2025, with 25,600 sole proprietorships recorded during the year compared with 21,499 in the same period of 2024, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply on Sunday.Ministry spokesperson Yan»»»

AMMAN — The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) officially inaugurated the headquarters of the Jordan Fintech Academy and its Fintech Lab on Sunday, marking a milestone in the execution of the Kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) for 2026–2029.Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan and Chai»»»

Dubai: Gulfood opens today in Dubai with a first that redefines the scale of global trade exhibitions. The world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event is running simultaneously across two mega venues, Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City D»»»

The Trump administration’s unapologetic stance on territorial expansion and the plunder of resources goes hand in hand with its rejection of the postwar global order and its disdain for European nations perceived as being in civilisational decline. Historians warn it also harks back to an age of co»»»

Video footage recorded by several witnesses to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday shows that the 37-year-old nurse was holding a phone when he was pinned to the ground and shot, contradicting the claims of senior Trump administration officials w»»»

The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who was shot dead by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, issued a written statement decrying top Trump administration officials who suggested their son was a “domestic terrorist”. They remembered their son, an ICU nurse, as a man dedicated to »»»

The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who was shot dead by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, issued a written statement decrying top Trump administration officials who suggested their son was a “domestic terrorist”. They remembered their son, an ICU nurse, as a man dedicated to »»»

A monster winter storm on Sunday paralyzed swathes of the United States with heavy snow and ice, leaving more than a million people in the Southeast without power. New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that the state was bracing for the longest cold stretch and highest snow totals it»»»

The United Nations' refugee agency on Sunday said trucks carrying aid were headed for Kobane after the Syrian military agreed to open a humanitarian corridor to the Kurdish-majority town surrounded by government forces and the Turkish border. The opening of the corridor comes a day after Syrian and»»»

With France’s local elections set for March, attention is turning to homelessness in the race for Paris city hall, as more than 3,500 people were living on the streets of the French capital last year, an issue we discuss with Paul Alauzy, a member of a collective pushing to make homelessness a cent»»»

Russia’s strikes have hit Ukraine’s power infrastructure, leaving many communities without heat and electricity. For more, France 24’s Catherine Viette is joined by Peter Zalmayev from the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.»»»

This week, Donald Trump said for the first time that he would not use force to acquire Greenland. Yet he continues to say that he wants to take control of the island. Natural resources, new shipping routes or strategic rivalry with Russia and China… Why does Trump want Greenland? Can Europe — and D»»»