Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the Department of Treasury has canceled all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton because of a data leak that included President Donald Trump's tax records. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Be»»»

Polish company Ive Outdoor has acquired the global fitness brand Queenax from Precor, a subsidiary of Peloton Interactive listed on NASDAQ. The deal includes full operational assets such as production lines, know-how, and intellectual property protected worldwide. The acquisition is expected to boo»»»

Polish-listed Ailleron has signed a letter of intent with U.S. private equity firm Tailwind Capital regarding the potential sale of Software Mind, a software house in which Ailleron holds nearly 50% of shares. The move follows Ailleron’s strategic review launched in early 2025 together with Enterpr»»»

A nationwide survey commissioned by Poland’s Ministry of Energy shows overwhelming public support for nuclear power. 92% of respondents favor building a nuclear power plant in Poland, and nearly 80% would accept such a facility in their immediate area. Only 5% oppose nuclear energy outright. Suppor»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that border czar Tom Homan is heading to Minnesota as outrage mounts over the killing of US citizen Alex Pretti by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The move came as a federal judge began hearing arguments on whether the ICE crackdown in Minnesota »»»

Protests continue in the US after a second American citizen was killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis. ICE, created in 2002, has been heavily utilized under President Trump’s administration, with a focus on mass deportations and aggressive tactics. The agency's rapid expansion and controversi»»»

Laura Fernández Delgado, candidate of the ruling Partido Pueblo Soberano, is leading in polls one week out from Costa Rica's elections. File Photo by Jeffrey Arguedas/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- With one week to go before presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, Costa Rica closed its campaign »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs celebrated International Customs Day 2026, which falls on January 26 each year, under the slogan "Customs Protects Society through Vigilance and Commitment." The celebration was attended by the Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Chairman o»»»

The leader of a Kenyan cult accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death will be charged over a further 52 deaths at another village, prosecutors say. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was arrested in 2023 after 429 bodies, including children, were dug up from mass graves »»»

The Trump administration has moved to invest $1.6bn (£1.2bn) in a US critical minerals firm, marking officials' latest push to reduce China's dominance over the rare earths sector. The non-binding agreement with Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth, announced on Monday, will bolster mining, processing, me»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its 'Heart to Heart' series, Qatar Foundation (QF) will host a musical evening titled 'The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi Shawwa' in January 31. The evening will be hosted by Kuwaiti musician and researcher Dr. Ahmed Al Salhi, alongside musician, composer, resea»»»

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DOHA: Under the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the State of Qatar announced the provision of development and humanitarian support to the Republic of Lebanon, with a total value of $434,248,000, benefiting more than 1.5 million people, through the Qatar Fund for»»»

The Mexican content creator Nicole Pardo Medina, known online as “La Nicholette,” reappeared publicly over the weekend at a church in Culiacán. File Photo by Ulises Ruiz Basurto/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Mexican content creator Nicole Pardo Medina, known online as "La Nicholette," reappeared publicl»»»

Sudan’s military said Monday it has broken a siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a key town in the central Kordofan region during the country's civil war. In a statement, the military said it had opened a route leading to Dilling town in South Kordofan province, which the RSF »»»

Italy on Monday summoned Israel's ambassador to protest after two Italian policemen were threatened at gunpoint by an Israeli during a field visit in the occupied West Bank, the foreign ministry said. The two military policemen were stopped on Sunday by an armed ‌Israeli while they ‌were carrying ‌»»»

Dubai Police will launch the first episode of the fifth season of the Dubai Police Podcast on Tuesday at 10am, continuing its efforts to enhance public security awareness and strengthen communication with the community through digital platforms. Produced by the General Department of Community Happi»»»

A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of "plotting to overthrow the government" of President Bola Tinubu last year, an armed forces' statement has said. Sixteen officers were arrested last October after what were described as "acts of indiscipline and b»»»

A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests. A US-based rights group said on Monday that it h»»»

Iran's health ministry on Monday urged those injured in recent protests to go to hospital, after rights groups reported that security forces have been detaining demonstrators wounded in a violent crackdown. Protests broke out in late December over economic grievances, but turned into a mass movemen»»»

The European Commission on Monday opened an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok over its production of explicit deepfake images. Grok, which is integrated into social media platform X, has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks as it has complied with user requests to produce realistic se»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - Cold weather will persist, with sometimes dense cloud cover over most regions and temporarily thundery rain in the far north, according to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Isolated hail is also...»»»

Italy's government on Monday declared a state of emergency for southern regions battered by a violent storm last week, pledging swift financial aid to rebuild roads and businesses hit by the severe weather. Relentless rain, powerful winds and waves as high as nine meters (30 ft) battered Sicily, Sa»»»

The Italian government said Monday it was summoning the Israeli ambassador to Rome after two of its police officers were threatened at gunpoint near Ramallah. The two carabinieri officers, stationed at Italy's consulate general in Jerusalem, "were stopped in Palestinian territory, near Ramallah, pr»»»

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which is Gaza’s lifeline and only gateway to the outside world that wasn’t controlled by Israel before the war. The opening is expected after Israel on Monday announced that the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, Ran G»»»

NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Monday Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland. US President Donald Trump roiled the transatlantic alliance by threatening to seize the autonomous Danish territo»»»

PoliticsLatin AmericaLatin America waiting: What’s next for the EU-Mercosur deal?Marie JoslynThe European Commission eyes pushing the bloc’s biggest ever trade deal ahead without the European Parliament’s okay ― for now. https://p.dw.com/p/57UI6After more than two decades of negotiations, the Merco»»»

Dubai: The Baguio Country Club (BCC) has recorded the first flowering of its sakura trees this January, marking a rare horticultural milestone seven years after the saplings were first planted in the Philippine summer capital. The appearance of the delicate pink blossoms follows years of careful nu»»»

Chinese officials said a recent trade agreement with Canada is not meant to undercut other countries, after Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian products if Canada finalises the "deal" with Beijing. "It does not target any third party," China's foreign ministry spokesperson Gu»»»

Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism has prevented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son, Bilal, from entering Israel, the Israeli government stated on January 21 in a press release. »»»

BEIRUT, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi announced on Monday a comprehensive aid package for Lebanon, including hundreds of millions of dollars for its ailing electricity sector and support for the return of Syrian refugees to their co»»»

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been affecting much of Greece, with the Athens National Observatory and Meteo meteorological service warning that some areas may see hail. The storms began in western Greece and are spreading eastward, reaching central Greece, southern and eastern Peloponnese, Evia»»»

Dubai: Two Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East are signalling their willingness to launch new attacks, likely trying to back Iran on Monday as tensions rise over the US military buildup and President Donald Trump’s threats of action over Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Yem»»»

A US government shutdown is increasingly likely as Democratic Senators refuse to approve the DHS funding bill, following the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis. Key Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, Catherine Cortez Masto, and Patty Murray, demand changes to IC»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of a ferry that capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan, resulting in a number of deaths, with others reported missing. Also Read: Ferry si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the directives of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the State of Qatar announced the provision of development and humanitarian support to the sisterly Lebanese Republic, with a total value of USD 434,248,000, benefiting more than 1.5 million people, through the Qatar F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has marked a major milestone in its global mission to champion independent cinema, announcing the recipients of its 2025 Fall Grants Cycle while surpassing 1,000 supported projects worldwide since the programme's inception. The 2025 Fall Grants Cycle supports »»»

Damascus has secured a significant victory with the capture of several newly controlled areas, previously held by Kurdish-led forces, including YPG and PKK. While the ceasefire is mostly holding, security forces have been deployed to prevent civilians from reaching the frontlines and to maintain ca»»»

A three-day police crackdown on drink-driving in the Greater Athens region saw just over 23,000 motorists stopped for testing, with 246 found to be over the limit. A police statement Monday said ten of the people who were above the legal blood alcohol limit were arrested in the operation between Ja»»»

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has said she has had “enough” of orders from Washington, marking the first public challenge to the White House since the US abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this month. Rodriguez assumed the Venezuelan leadership following the US »»»

EU member states on Monday gave final approval to the bloc’s plan to completely halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, allowing the widely debated bill to pass into law. The step comes despite opposition from some EU countries that say the plan will result in higher energy costs, as well as a recen»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that the European Union must acknowledge that the United States will never return to business as usual in its approach to Europe and should instead look to the future, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggeste»»»

The Israeli enemy continued on Monday its attacks on South Lebanon in the context of its ongoing violations of the ceasefire based on the UN Resolution 1701. Al-Manar TV’s former anchor Sheikh Ali Noureddine was the target of a treacherous drone attack on his car in Tyre city. The Lebanese health m»»»

Internet traffic in Iran has begun recovering towards pre-shutdown levels 18 days after the country went offline, with mobile operators driving the growth whilst domain allowlisting remains in place, Cloudflare Radar reported on January 26. »»»

The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»

The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»

The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»

The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»

The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»

The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»