In Kyrgyzstan, 14,607 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were recorded for a week from January 19 to January 25. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance informed 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, the incidence»»»

A US-based rights group said Monday it had confirmed the deaths of 5,848 people in a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, warning that it was still investigating thousands more potential fatalities. The protests started in late December sparked by economic grievances but turned i»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP)- An orange weather warning was issued Monday for the governorates of Siliana, Kasserine and Sidi Bouzid, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said. The yellow alert was put in place for the remaning...»»»

Abu Dhabi: Liwa University hosted the SHE LEADS program, delivered in partnership with Advance HE, the UK-based global authority in higher education leadership development. This marks the first time the program has been implemented in the United Arab Emirates, taking place over three consecutive da»»»

Dubai: Flights between the UAE, Qatar and the United States continues to face disruptions as a severe winter storm continues to batter the US East Coast, triggering airport closures, long delays and cancellations on some of the busiest transatlantic routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

A fire broke out after an explosion at a biscuit factory near the central Greek city of Trikala on Monday, killing three people and leaving another two missing, the fire brigade said. Thick ⁠black smoke billowed ‍into the sky as some 40 firefighters and 13 trucks tackled the blaze, with flames visi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli gliders drop stun grenades near Lebanese Army post in Adaisseh border town: Al-Manar correspondent 26-01-2026 12:58 PM Latest News »»»

Assoc. Prof. Hristo Ormandzhiev, a constitutional law lecturer, said on Nova that Bulgaria’s Constitution does not set strict deadlines for consultations or for the appointment of a caretaker government. The speed of these procedures depends entirely on the discretion of the president. Ormandzhiev »»»

Two investigators from Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained on suspicion of corruption-related offenses. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the operational measures were carried out as part of efforts to curb ex»»»

Kyrgyz IT professionals have become a brand and work worldwide. Azis Abakirov, Director of the High Technology Park, said at a meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Education, Science, Innovative Development, Information Technology, Culture, Sports, and Youth Policy. In his report, he noted that»»»

Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the brunt cooler regions will also need to adapt, scientists said Monday. Demand for cooling will "drastically" increase in giant countries like Brazil, Indonesia and Nigeria, where hundreds of millions»»»

Dubai: The location of the much-anticipated Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been revealed for the first time earlier today, after Disney CEO Bob Iger shared images from Yas Island on social media during a Yas Island site visit on January 26. “Walking the site of what will one day be Disneyland Abu Dhabi,”»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has said that clear legislation, an independent judiciary and efficient justice institutions are central to attracting sustainable investment, as it seeks to strengthen confidence in its legal and economic environment. Speaking at the opening of the Doha Legal Forum 2026 on Monda»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy and Air Liquide have signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 300 million cubic feet per annum of helium from Qatar. The agreement marks a new milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two global energy and industrial gas leaders»»»

Skopje, 23 January 2026 (MIA) - One Macedonia received Friday a license for 5G radio frequency spectrum from the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) and will officially operate as the third mobile operator in the country. Initially, it will begin operating in the territory of Skopje, using t»»»

AQUILA (stock symbol AQ), one of the largest players in Romania’s and the region’s fast-moving consumer goods distribution sector, with over 30 years of industry experience, has announced a EUR 5 million investment in an advanced logistics automation solution at its Dragomirești warehouse in Ilfov »»»

Cordia Romania, part of the Futureal Group, has acquired an 8,179 sqm plot of land in the Alba Iulia Square area, close to Bucharest Mall, and has started construction works on its Centropolitan residential project. The land was purchased from Bog’Art Place, and the building permit has already been»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3991 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national water polo team has won the European Championship by defeating Hungary 10-7 (3-2, 2-3, 2-1, 3-1) in the final on Sunday. In front of around 13,000 supporters at the Belgrade Arena, Dusan Mandic led the scoring for Serbia with four goals, Nikola Lukic netted twic»»»

The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider a defense motion in the case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy on February 2. She was sentenced to six years in prison under charges of «calling for mass unrest,» human rights defender Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova reported. According to her, the h»»»

Israel said Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of its "limited reopening" once it has recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory. Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of»»»

One of China’s leading tech companies, Wuhan Guide Infrared, has successfully tested a novel rifle-wielding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reporting unprecedented accuracy. In recent years, Chinese companies have been at the forefront of drone development, with many civilian models widely represent»»»

Moscow and Washington will not engage in dialogue with Brussels’ foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Peskov made the remarks after the US, Russia and Ukraine concluded their first round of three-way negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. EU officials have com»»»

Doha, Qatar: A humanitarian aid vessel carrying 2,428 metric tons of assistance provided by the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye has arrived in the sisterly Republic of Sudan, as part of ongoing cooperation between the Qatar Fund for Development and the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Mana»»»

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid at their home. Wine, who is in hiding, alleged on Saturday that his wife was held at gunpoint by military officers who assaulted her, taki»»»

Dubai: Majra, the National CSR Fund, has launched the second edition of the Sustainable Impact Challenge 2026, a nationwide initiative designed to recognise and support corporate social responsibility and sustainability projects in the UAE. The programme encourages participation from the private, p»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Iraq against a pro-Iranian government as the expected return of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister stirs Washington's concern. Maliki, who left power in 2014 following heated pressure from the United States, has been chosen by Iraq's largest Shiite bloc»»»

Iran has filed legal and criminal complaints in international forums against the United States, the Israeli regime, and several terrorist groups for supporting and financing subversive actions against Iran’s national security. The defendants are accused of backing destabilizing activities and acts »»»

Dubai: India showcased its growing military strength, indigenous defence technologies and rich cultural heritage during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, blending cutting-edge weapon systems with vibrant performances marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. From hypersonic»»»

Dubai: Global leaders extended warm wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day, praising the country’s democratic spirit and strengthening international partnerships. US President Donald Trump congratulated India, calling the relationship between the two nations a “historic bond” as the world’s oldes»»»

Israel’s war on Gaza has shattered every known benchmark of modern conflict, says Rony Brauman, former president of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Unlike other wars he has witnessed across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Gaza combines total military domination with international acquiescence. A p»»»

The strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United States and the strengthening of bilateral ties in the fields of defence and energy were the focus of the talks between outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and US Congressman in the House of Representatives Pat Fallon, the Government Inf»»»

Tens of millions of Americans hunkered down on Monday or ventured out to help neighbors ​under bitter cold, blizzards of snow and lashings of freezing rain from a huge winter storm that paralyzed the eastern United States. From New York and Massachusetts in the northeast to Texas and North Carolina»»»

Bulgaria has emerged as Europe’s top exporter of black caviar, according to Assoc. Prof. Violin Raykov from the Institute of Oceanology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, who spoke to the Bulgarian National Radio. The export of this high-value delicacy is tightly regulated, carried out under a q»»»

The Sofia City Court (SCC) has found a company manager guilty following an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia. The sentence was handed down under a plea agreement in a case of subsidy fraud involving funds from the European Social Fund and national co-financing»»»

BOARD OF PEACE Bulgarian National Radio features an interview with attorney Adela Katchaounova, Co-Chair of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee, on the topic of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace and Bulgaria's place in it. In the interview, she characterized the organization as a personal ini»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Foreign Ministry: We have filed a complaint with the United Nations over continued Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty 26-0»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and Russia need to maintain good bilateral relations, former Alaska Lieutenant Governor Loren Leman told Sputnik. "Russia is our neighbor. I want to have good relations with Russia," Leman said. The former official pointed out that Alaska is like a bridge be»»»

Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip's key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the territory is complete. The Rafah crossing has been mostly closed since May 2024, when the Palestinian side was seized by Isra»»»

The Navy's Self Defense Test Ship, formerly known as the USS Paul F. Foster, is shown returning to its home port at Port Hueneme, Calif., on June 12 following 14 months of repairs. Watchdogs say the Navy hasn't developed a clear way to replace the aging vessel, which is used to test self-defense sy»»»

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers. The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homela»»»

A teenage girl has died after being struck by a scrambler motorcycle in Finglas in Dublin. An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said the road traffic collision occurred on Ratoath Road on Sunday at about 14:20 local time. The girl was brought to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown for treatment followi»»»

Dubai: English football team Manchester City has signed an agreement with UAE-based Ohana Development to launch the world’s first club-branded residential project linked to the football club in Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project, called Manchester C»»»

Former prime minister Kiril Petkov has not expressed a desire to take part in the candidate lists of Continue the Change (CC) for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) Co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told Bulgarian National Television on Monday.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The meeting of the foreign ministers of the G20 countries under the US presidency expected on October 30-31 will be held in the city of Atlanta, Marat Berdyev, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large for the G20, said on Monday. "According to the information received f»»»

Egypt’s equity market closed the week of 18–22 January on a strong and broadly positive note, extending January’s rally and reinforcing the view that the market is entering a more mature phase supported by foreign inflows, firmer sentiment, and clear signals of structural reform. Trading opened the»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has inaugurated the first edition of the Doha Legal Forum, organised by the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre. The two-day fo»»»

Damascus, Jan. 26 (SANA) The resumption of crude oil flows from northeastern Syria to state-run refineries marks more than a technical restart of production. It signals a significant strategic shift in the government’s control over energy resources after more than a decade during which most of the »»»

Bulgaria continues to emphasize its close ties with the United States, describing the partnership as a cornerstone of national and regional security. GERB leader Boyko Borissov highlighted the importance of this alliance during a meeting with U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon at the party headquarters in»»»

The introduction of modern digital solutions in the fields of education and tourism was a key topic at a recent government staff meeting chaired by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, with the participation of heads of state bodies and structural div»»»