At least 12,000 people were killed in what has been described as the largest killing in Iran's contemporary history, according to a report released by Iran International following extensive verification ef»»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s presidency said on January 12 it was ready to use all legal and diplomatic means, including possible international litigation, to block Croatia’s plan to build a radioactive waste disposal facility close to the two countries’ border. »»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s presidency said on January 12 it was ready to use all legal and diplomatic means, including possible international litigation, to block Croatia’s plan to build a radioactive waste disposal facility close to the two countries’ border. »»»

Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko's party offices were searched by National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) as part of an expanding parliamentary vote-selling corruption investigation on January 14. “T»»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s presidency said on January 12 it was ready to use all legal and diplomatic means, including possible international litigation, to block Croatia’s plan to build a radioactive waste disposal facility close to the two countries’ border. »»»

Headline inflation in Moldova (chart) slowed to 6.8% y/y in December from 7.0% y/y in November, while core inflation declined more sharply to 4.7% y/y from 5.1%, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS). »»»

Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko's party offices were searched by National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) as part of an expanding parliamentary vote-selling corruption investigation on January 14. “T»»»

From mouthwatering delicacies to concerts and drag racing, this week’s lineup of events and activities in Qatar promises plenty of excitement. What’s more, a number of prominent personalities and notable international figures are set to arrive to attend these events. Meanwhile, the weather departme»»»

In a declaration for the opening of Parliament's new plenary session, BSP - United Left said that they have contributed to the stability of the State and the peace of mind of Bulgarian citizens in the last months. The declaration was read out by BSP - United Left Floor Leader Dragomir Stoynev. BSP »»»

Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces exchanged fire Tuesday in a tense area of eastern Aleppo province, marking a possible escalation after days of clashes in the northern city. No casualties were immediately reported, as an impasse continues in negotiations between»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will recognise six distinguished laureates on Thursday, January 15, at the Museum of the Future during the annual Great Arab Minds Award ceremony. The event marks the third year of wha»»»

Saks Fifth Avenue holiday windows and light show is on display in New York City on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. File Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Saks Global, the luxury retail parent company of Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, announced lat»»»

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday after President Donald Trump recently stepped up threats to take over Greenland. The autonomous territory of Denmark could be useful for the ​United States because of it»»»

TradeIranWill Trump risk a clash with China over Iran tariff?Nik MartinDonald Trump's sudden 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran puts Beijing squarely in the spotlight. China knows how to evade sanctions and has the muscle to retaliate. DW explores what this showdown could mean. https://p.dw.co»»»

Dubai: Emirates has unveiled a special new Airbus A380 design celebrating its long‑standing association with world tennis. The livery, inspired by the four Grand Slam tournaments, brings the sport’s colour and energy to the skies as the Dubai airline strengthens its global brand through sports part»»»

BEIJING — China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday, as its surplus rose year-on-year to a record $1.2 trillion despite a slump in exports to the United States after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs.Last year's bruising trade war between Washington and Beijing -- which at one po»»»

Police in Maharashtra have booked a 23-year-old man for abetment of suicide following the death of an air hostess in Thane district late last month, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The 21-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in the Kalyan (East) area on 28 December. While the death was »»»

At the start of the new plenary session, MP Toma Bikov of GERB–UDF said: “For us, the greatest risk was related to the possibility that Bulgaria might fail to complete the process of European integration.” On Wednesday, MPs opened the new plenary session. Bikov stressed the country’s success with t»»»

The South Korean president's top advisor vowed on Wednesday to punish whoever is found responsible for a recent drone incursion into North Korea, after a furious Pyongyang demanded an apology. North Korea accused the South over the weekend of sending a drone across their shared border into the city»»»

The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from US President Donald Trump. The comments from Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei come as activists had warned hangings of th»»»

The Bucharest office market underwent a significant structural shift in 2025, with the banking and financial services sector surpassing the IT industry in transaction volume for the first time. According to a year-end study by Crosspoint Real Estate, financial institutions accounted for 25% of the »»»

Venezuela on Tuesday began freeing jailed Americans, a US official said, praising the interim leadership after Washington’s ouster of ex-president Nicolas Maduro. The official gave no immediate details on how many were freed or their identities, only that more than one American detainee had been re»»»

Business leaders with investments in inter-Korean projects called Wednesday for lifting sanctions on doing business with North Korea. In this May 2023 photo, the Kaesong Industrial Complex is seen from the South Korean border city of Paju. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Businesspeople»»»

At the start of the new plenary session, MP Toma Bikov of GERB–UDF said: “For us, the greatest risk was related to possibility that Bulgaria might fail to complete the process of European integration.” On Wednesday, MPs opened the new plenary session. Bikov stressed the country’s success with the a»»»

As the calendar turns in Bulgaria, the Roma community celebrates a special occasion that shines with color, music, and tradition - the Roma New Year, or Bango Vasil, observed on January 14. The celebration, named after Saint Basil, is a moment of renewal, reflection, and communal joy, bringing toge»»»

Dubai: As UAE ushers in the Year of the Family, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai outlined a renewed social agenda aimed at strengthening family well-being, inclusive services and community cohesion. The roadmap was unveiled at the CDA’s media forum, “One Community One Family,” whi»»»

Abu Dhabi: Backed by a strategic $230M raise led by global investment platform BlueFive Capital, amongst other strategic investors and family offices, and founded by serial fintech entrepreneur Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, Mal, the AI-native Islamic digital bank, is now gearing up for its official launch. »»»

Clashes between Syrian government troops and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) erupted Tuesday in the Deir Hafer district of Aleppo province. It came days after the evacuation of SDF fighters from Aleppo's Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud and Achrafieh neighbourhoods. No casualties »»»

President Lee Jae Myung (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi play drums together during an informal meeting that followed their summit talks in Nara, Japan, on Tuesday. Pool photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday wrapped up his two-day visit to Japan that raised prospects fo»»»

Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Claudette Colvin, a civil rights activist who was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her bus seat to a White woman in segregated Alabama, has died, according to her foundation. She was 86. "It is with profound sadness that the Claudette Colvin Foundation and family announced »»»

Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces exchanged fire Tuesday in a tense area of eastern Aleppo province, marking a possible escalation after days of clashes in the northern city. No casualties were immediately reported, as an impasse continues in negotiations between»»»

Strong winter winds collapsed walls onto flimsy tents for Palestinians displaced by war in Gaza, killing at least four people, hospital authorities said Tuesday. Dangerous living conditions persist in Gaza after more than two years of devastating Israeli bombardment and aid shortfalls. A ceasefire »»»

Dubai: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung struck an unexpectedly upbeat note at their latest summit, ending formal talks with a light-hearted cultural exchange set to K-pop hits. After agreeing to deepen bilateral cooperation, the two leaders surprised ai»»»

“This is likely the last session of this National Assembly,” Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the opening of the meeting, wishing MPs success in the new year. “Let us show a constructive spirit and diligence in the remaining time; I believe you can, and I wish you successful work,” she added »»»

Nadezhda Yordanova formally accepted the second mandate to form a government from President Rumen Radev on behalf of the parliamentary group "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) and immediately returned it unfulfilled. She explained that in the current 51st National Assembly, there»»»

Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be clear to partly cloudy across the entire country.Winds from the south will be relatively strong to locally strong over the Gulf of Tunis and the Gulf of Hammamet, and light to moderate...»»»

Dubai: Dubai Airport is getting a major parking upgrade – and if you already use Salik, you may never need to tap a ticket machine again. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.From January 22, 2026, Salik’s e-wallet will be introduced across all paid parking at Dubai Interna»»»

A demonstration calling for the restoration of the Bulgarian lev took place outside the National Assembly on the first working day of MPs for the year, coinciding with the political process of the president handing over the second mandate to form a government. Supporters of the “National Unity” mov»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday said any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the US as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years. Iran, a member of the OPEC oil producing »»»

Mohamed Ali Alabbar, founder of Emaar and Noon, and chairman of Eagle Hills, said his greatest strength as an Emirati business leader has always been his ability to build strong teams. “I have always tried to build and work with the best team of talented people,” Alabbar said at the Dubai Internati»»»

Manila: More than 20 containers of radioactive zinc stranded in Manila Bay for months have been brought ashore to a "safe place", the country's nuclear research director told AFP on Wednesday. The 23 containers arrived in Manila aboard the MV Hansa Augsburg in late September after Indonesian author»»»

DOHA: Msheireb Museums (MM), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Doha and Qatar Television, organized on Tuesday an event celebrating diving heritage as well as the cultural bonds between Qatar and Australia. The event, held at MM's Bin Jelmood House Courtyard, showcased the screening o»»»

On Jan. 14, 1954, Marilyn Monroe married baseball star Joe DiMaggio. The two would divorce less than a year later. 1 of 4 | On January 14, 1954, Marilyn Monroe married baseball star Joe DiMaggio. The two would divorce less than a year later. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 »»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual OUTLOOK report for Egypt. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the world. »»»

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has set the date for Hungary's next parliamentary election as April 12, the earliest possible day under Hungary's constitution and election law, the presidential office announced on Facebook on January 12. »»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual OUTLOOK report for Egypt. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the world. »»»

During Lebanon's civil war, the Commodore Hotel in western Beirut's Hamra district became iconic among the foreign press corps. For many, it served as an unofficial newsroom where they could file dispatches even when communications systems were down elsewhere. Armed guards at the door provided some»»»

The Indian government has asked all quick-commerce platforms to drop the controversial "10-minute delivery" promise amid concerns over worker safety, sources told the BBC. The decision follows discussions between the federal labour ministry and company officials after a recent nationwide strike by »»»

At a suburban Kyiv railway station, two carriages painted in the blue and white livery of Ukrainian Railways sit on the main platform, their diesel engines running as snow steadily falls. The train is not going anywhere but it is providing a vital service for dozens of people who have been left wit»»»

Six cinereous and one griffon vultures have been found dead in the Kotel area (Eastern Bulgaria), the Green Balkans nature conservation organization reported. According to conservationists, the actual number of victims may be even higher, as not all birds are equipped with transmitters. Some of the»»»