At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising»»»

Dubai: The Middle East is lining up more than $100 billion a year in strategic investment by 2026, spanning oil and gas, renewables, healthcare, digital infrastructure and manufacturing, according to a new outlook from Grand View Research. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated explicit content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok's image creation feature allowed users to abuse pictures of women and children using s»»»

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations on Sunday as he ​left for a trip to Washington that takes place at a delicate time due to tensions over US interests in Greenland and Venezuela. "Never before has it been so crucial to ‌invest in ‌the trans»»»

Dubai: The Golden Globe Awards return on Monday morning, marking one of the most important moments in the global film and television awards season, just weeks before Oscar nominations are announced. Where to watch the Golden GlobesIn the United States, the Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live»»»

New Delhi: Large parts of India continued to reel under severe winter conditions on Sunday, with cold wave and dense fog disrupting daily life across the north, while central and eastern regions experienced contrasting weather patterns ranging from biting cold to brief respite, according to the Ind»»»

Somnath (Gujarat) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determ»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem this year, a rare move as most foreign diplomatic missions to Israel are located in Tel Aviv. Samoa will become the eighth country to open its mission in Jerusalem, and the third from the Pacific region»»»

Timber production in Bulgaria in 2025 has fallen to record lows, according to the latest figures released by the Executive Forestry Agency (EFA). The Branch Chamber of the Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BKDMP) reports that only 80% of the timber planned for transportation from temporary storag»»»

Authorities have issued an urgent weather warning as conditions are expected to worsen from Sunday afternoon, bringing a wave of cold, strong north winds and widespread snowfall. Snowfall is forecast in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as in parts of northern Greece, including Easter»»»

New Delhi: A 44-year-old woman who was the main witness in her husband’s 2023 murder case was shot dead at point-blank range in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh on Saturday, in what police suspect was a targeted killing aimed at weakening the ongoing trial. The victim, Rachna Yadav, president of the»»»

BERLIN, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The German government reiterated on Sunday its refusal to interfere in the affairs of Denmark and its autonomous territory, Greenland, stressing the importance of respecting international law and the sovereignty of nations over their territories.German Vice-Chancellor and F»»»

Dubai: Veteran Syrian actor Ahmad Melli passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 80, following a sudden health crisis that required his admission to the intensive care unit at the National Hospital in Damascus, according to Syria’s Al Watan newspaper. Born in Damascus in 1949 to a Kurdish family»»»

Dubai Police have marked three decades of institutionalised human rights work, underscored by measurable outcomes that place people at the heart of policing. Over this period, the force handled 24,874 cases and restored Dh68.7 million in rights and entitlements, reflecting a sustained, results-driv»»»

Brisbane, Australia: Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev warmed up for an assault on this year's opening Grand Slam in perfect fashion by winning the Brisbane International final on Sunday. The Russian world number 13 was too strong for American Brandon Nakashima and ran out a 6-2,»»»

The Bulgarian tourism sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, driven by the country's integration into the Eurozone and the Schengen Area, according to experts from the Department of Tourism Economics at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Prof. Elena Velikova and Assoc. Pro»»»

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across ​the enclave, local health authorities said, as tension rises over continued violence. Medics said one Palestinian was killed in the Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City, in an area under ‌Palestinian control, while ‌two o»»»

Citizens protested in front of Sofia City Hall on Sunday over the ongoing problem with waste collection in the capital. The protest was organized on Facebook by Mariyan Tashev under the slogan "Let's throw the garbage out on Moskovska Street 33." Sofia Municipality told BTA that the protest had bee»»»

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Shiite National Current, has offered what amounts to an amnesty to a group of former followers who had broken away from his movement and joined armed factions, most of which have strained relations with him. The majority of leaders and fighters in the Sh»»»

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will be cut short and the astronauts will return to Earth ahead of schedule, as one of them needs medical care, NASA Director Jared Isaacman has announced. The four-person team has been conducting research aboard the ISS since Augu»»»

Elon Musk has accused the UK government of suppressing free speech after officials threatened to ban Grok, his X platform’s AI chatbot, over reports that it generates non-consensual erotic deepfake images of women and children. British communications watchdog Ofcom has said that it is investigating»»»

GERB-UDF will return the cabinet-forming mandate unfulfilled upon receiving it from the head of State to save time and hold elections sooner, MP Delyan Dobrev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The President is expected to hand the mandate to the biggest parliamentary group on January 12. Dob»»»

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Saturday that the government is moving forward with the development of clean and renewable energy sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Iraq Energy Exhibition and Conference, al-Sudani said Iraq has made significant progress in capturing ass»»»

The head of Arab Americans for Peace and a mediator on Gaza, Bishara Bahbah, said on Saturday that information he has received indicates US President Donald Trump will announce a “Board of Peace” overseeing a transitional administration for the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed a day or two »»»

The Sustainable Schools Initiative of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received a 7-star rating, the highest distinction for excellence, at the 11th cycle of the International Best Practice Competition organized by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER) in New Zealand.»»»

New York: The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale. The building, affixed with gargoyles, stainless steel design nods to early Chrysler vehicles and a celebrated crown and needle top, has »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council, will on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14, host the 298th session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The meeting is part of Shura Council's ongoing support for multilateral parliamentary w»»»

Beverly Hills, United States: Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat this awards season. With nine nominations, "One Battle" appears a lock to ta»»»

Tunis, January 11, 2026 (TAP) – A total of 3,064 citizen alerts related to water access issues were recorded in 2025, highlighting the exacerbation of the water crisis across Tunisia, according to the annual report of the Tunisian Water Observatory,...»»»

One of the largest and oldest icebergs ever tracked by scientists has turned blue and is “on the verge of complete disintegration,” NASA said on Thursday. A23a, a massive wall of ice that was once twice the size of Rhode Island, is drenched in blue meltwater as it drifts in the South Atlantic off t»»»

At least eight people, including a newly-wed couple, were killed and 12 others injured in a devastating explosion at a house in Islamabad on Sunday, officials confirmed. The blast, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred shortly after a wedding reception in the city’s Sector G-7/2. Aut»»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party supports US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, according to a report from the party's press center on Sunday. “Why is Donald Trump’s desire to annex Greenland good news for Bulgaria? Because it weakens the main enemy of our count»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Dnepr battlegroup liberated the settlement of Belogorye in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Dnepr group of forces liberated the settlement of Belogorye in the Zaporozhye region," the minist»»»

CAIRO, Jan 10 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Saturday inspected five healthcare projects with a total investment cost surpassing LE 25 billion. In a press conference following field visits to healthcare facilities in Cairo and Giza governorates, Madbouly said that the visit underscores th»»»

Damascus, Jan. 11 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar said Saturday that Aleppo, with its significant industrial and economic role, will continue to serve as a vital pillar of Syria’s economy and a cornerstone of the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Al-Shaar stressed the mi»»»

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister has demanded a detailed "explanation" from Seoul over a drone it accused South Korea of flying over its territory, state media reported Sunday. The North alleged on Saturday that a craft crossed from the South Korean border county of Ganghwa »»»

News report by Alaa Al-Huwaijel BAGHDAD, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- As Iraqis await government formation after the November 11 elections, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' Al-Sudani imposed rapid austerity measures, prompting mixed reactions and conflicting economic assessments, despite Iraq holding th»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar, represented by its Shura Council, will host the 298th session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Tuesday and Wednesday. This reflects Qatar's ongoing support for multilateral parliamentary action and its commitment to strengthening interna»»»

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Sharjah will host the fifth Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education on February 14 and 15, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Held under the theme “Collaborating for Impact,” the su»»»

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) successfully managed peak travel movement during the New Year holiday, maintaining smooth entry and exit procedures across the emirate’s air, land and sea ports through high operational readiness and advanced digital s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is holding talks with other European NATO allies about deploying NATO troops in Greenland to protect the island from annexation by the United States, The Telegraph newspaper reported. UK officials have recently met with their French and German counterparts to b»»»

Sydney: Bushfires have razed hundreds of buildings across southeast Australia, authorities said Sunday, as they confirmed the first death from the disaster. Temperatures soared past 40C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria, sparking dozens of blazes that ripped through more than 300,000 he»»»

During the first full working week after Bulgaria joined the eurozone, wholesale prices for most basic food items moved upward, according to figures from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The Market Price Index, which tracks changes in wholesale food prices nationwide, climbe»»»

The handing over of a government-forming mandate within the framework of the 51st National Assembly is a constitutional procedure and it must be carried out, VMRO leader Krasimir Karkachanov said as quoted by the party's press centre on Sunday. "What matters, however, is that none of the parties in»»»

Dubai: The Golden Globes 2026, which UAE fans can catch live on Monday early morning, are supposed to be Hollywood’s most relaxed, glamorous night. But this year, the ceremony arrives with the film and TV industry facing political tension, corporate upheaval and a shifting global audience, accordin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Skywatchers in Qatar will be able to spot the International Space Station (ISS) as it will be visible to the naked eye today, January 11, 2026. The Qatar Calendar House, in a social media post, said, "Tonight, Sunday evening, residents of the State of Qatar will be able to see the Inte»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: Assailants detonated bombs at nearly a dozen petrol stations in Thailand's south early Sunday, injuring four people, the army said.. Several bombs exploded within a 40-minute period after midnight on Sunday, igniting 11 petrol stations across Thailand's southernmost provinces of »»»

Dubai: Will Smith has spent the last two years travelling from the South Pole to the North Pole, and the experience was apparently as terrifying as it sounds. Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, the actor opened up about his upcoming National Geographic and Disney+ series Pole to P»»»

Dubai: Iran warned that any US military strike ordered by President Donald Trump would trigger retaliation against Israel and American forces across the Middle East, as Israel placed its military on high alert amid fears of a US intervention linked to Iran’s most serious anti-regime protests in yea»»»