The leader of MRF - New Beginning, Delyan Peevski, has called for the resignation of Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, the party’s press centre said. For months, Bulgaria’s capital has been sinking into garbage and filth, Peevski said. “Who ordered this outrage? The answer is very simple – the Mayor of So»»»

Iran's rulers are confronting their most serious challenge since their own 1979 revolution. They're now countering on an unprecedented scale - a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown has been unleashed on a scale unseen in previous crises. Some of the streets once engulfed b»»»

For President Trump, it's decision time. Ten days ago, he said the US was prepared to go to the "rescue" of Iranian protesters if their government used violence against them. The US was, the president said, "locked and loaded and ready to go". That was before the violent crackdown in Iran had reall»»»

Dar Global and the Trump Organization announced on Monday the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, valued at over $1 billion. Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, said the project marks its third collaboration with the Trump Organization in the Kingdom. This landmark project,»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has been named the world’s safest full-service airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings, placing the UAE carrier at the top of a global list of 320 airlines assessed for safety, operations and product standards. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will look to end their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group B campaign on a positive note when they face already-qualified Japan in Jeddah today. Eliminated after back-to-back defeats, Qatar are out of contention for a quarter-final place, but head coach Ilidio Vale (picture»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level session held yesterday as part of the Third Government Communications Forum underscored the pivotal role of government communication in supporting major national initiatives, advancing the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030, and guiding public behaviour. Held under t»»»

Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela. Brent futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $64.09 a barrel by 0430 GMT, hovering near a two-month high struck in the previous»»»

Wadi Ad Dawsir: Five-time Dakar winner Nasser Al Attiyah finished fifth in his Dacia but the Qatari retained the overall lead after the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Al Attiyah and his Belgian co-driver Fabian Lurquin completed the 483-kilometre circuit that started and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fresh off the excitement of WTT Champions Doha 2026, the Lusail Sports Arena is once again set to host world-class table tennis action as WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 kicks off with qualifying rounds today. The six-day event, part of the 31st Qatar International Tennis Championships se»»»

Two mysterious cases involving Russian nationals have emerged in Cyprus over the past few days. A Russian embassy employee in Nicosia was found dead in his office last Thursday. Russian authorities immediately attributed AV Panov’s death to suicide and refused Cypriot police assistance in the inves»»»

President Donald Trump said on Monday 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. "Effective immediately, any Country doing b»»»

Doha, Qatar: As appetizers go for FIBA Basketball World Cups, the first-ever Mini World Cup in Qatar is a big hit. Thirty-two secondary school teams have already squared off on the hardwood in the first round, aiming to become the champion of the inaugural competition. The second round gets underwa»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on urgent measures to improve the efficiency of vehicle technical inspections. The document aims to enhance road safety, improve service quality, and ensure price stability in the vehicle inspection sector. According to the decree, from January »»»

Doha: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan H E Toshimitsu Motegi has stressed that the cooperative relationship between Japan and Qatar is exceptionally strong, bound by multifaceted and robust ties, and building upon this long-standing friendship. “It is crucial that the two countries further str»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a notable demonstration of operational excellence, Qatar Airways has earned significant recognition in the aviation industry through Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance Review, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most reliable global carriers. The airline achieved an 84.42 »»»

Dubai: Canadian authorities have arrested a 43-year-old man at Toronto Pearson International Airport in connection with the country’s largest-ever gold theft, following his arrival on an international flight. Arsalan Chaudhary, who investigators say has no fixed address, was taken into custody by P»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has emphasised that effective government communication plays a central role in supporting Qatar’s environmental policies, protecting natural reserves, and promoting sustainability as a core na»»»

Dubai: You open your phone. There's a notification. It asks: "Are you dead?" No, this isn't a prank. It's the app that's breaking the internet right now and the conversation it's starting is making people stop and think about how we're really living. What even is this?"Are You Dead?" launched in Ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third Government Communications Forum opened yesterday with the participation of Their Excellencies ministers, decision-makers, and communications and media leaders from government and semi-government entities in the country. The two-day forum underscores the pivotal role of the go»»»

There are currently no strict deadlines for the paid replacement of permanent driver’s licenses in Kyrgyzstan. The State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers under the Presidential Affairs Department informed 24.kg news agency. From January 15 to February 15, old permanent driver’s licen»»»

Law enforcement authorities detained fraudsters in Bishkek who posed as officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, in early 2026, a citizen K.A. contacted the ministry’s Internal Investigations Service, asking for action against »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar has joined the Pax Silica Declaration, reinforcing its expanding role in global economic cooperation and strategic partnerships focused on growth and security across technology sectors and supply chain resilience. The framework signed yesterday by the Minister of State for Foreig»»»

A Republican House representative on Monday introduced legislation to authorize President Donald Trump to acquire or annex Greenland from Denmark. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Republican Rep. Randy Fine introduced legislation Monday authorizing President Donald Trump to»»»

The governing parties have proven that they are capable of protecting Hungary from even the greatest dangers, and another electoral victory would therefore be the strongest guarantee of staying out of the war and keeping migrants out of the country, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Monday i»»»

US journalist Gonzalo Lira, who died in a Ukrainian prison 2 years ago, was forced to remain in pretrial detention following a final hearing on December 22, 2023, despite a severe case of pneumonia, according to a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of Ukrainian public court records. January 12 marked»»»

US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine has introduced a bill that would allow US President Donald Trump to take all the actions necessary to annex or acquire Greenland in the name of US security interests. "Today, Congressman Fine (FL-06) introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, landmark l»»»

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A Venezuelan employee of the New York City Council has been detained by federal immigration officials, Council Speaker Julie Menin said Monday night, amid growing anger over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The unidentified data analyst was detained while attending»»»

For around two weeks - and despite an internet blackout - thousands of Iranians have been mobilising in large protests that threaten the future of the ruling regime. But some internet users are casting doubt over the protest images, claiming they’re in fact much smaller than they appear, or using c»»»

For more than a century, Latin America has served as a testing ground for competing visions of sovereignty, intervention and hemispheric order. Recent statements by the United States president, Donald J. Trump, placing Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba on notice have revived tensions that many i»»»

As Iran convulses in yet another wave of protests, Israel and the United States are watching from the sidelines. What began with Tehran’s bazaar merchants protesting the collapse of the rial has spread to at least 220 locations across 26 provinces, with demonstrations escalating significantly durin»»»

Washington, United States: The Pentagon disguised a military aircraft as a civilian plane to wage its first attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat last year, killing 11, the New York Times reported Monday. The alleged move would be in violation of international laws of armed conflict, which prohi»»»

Dubai: After a triumphant Christmas run at the box office, Sarvam Maya is now set to make its much-awaited OTT debut — allowing audiences to revisit the film that not only dominated theatres but also quietly marked Nivin Pauly’s return to familiar, crowd-pleasing form. When and where to watch Sarva»»»

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will travel to Denmark this week amid escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Danish kingdom that hosts a US airbase. A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will visit Denmark t»»»

Following an on-site inspection at the Mirrakhimov National Center of Cardiology and Therapy (NCCT) and the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (RIHSOT), a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan Kanybek Dosmambetov. According to the Minist»»»

Washington said on Monday that Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week, a move that comes as pressure mounts on the interim leadership in Caracas to accelerate the release of political prisoners. Washington announced on Monday that Venezuelan opp»»»

Joshua Cavallo - the first man to come out as gay while playing top-tier football - has alleged he was pushed out of his former club due to "internal homophobia". Cavallo, who recently joined Stamford AFC after leaving Adelaide United in May last year, made global headlines in 2021 when he came out»»»

Henley & Partners has published its updated World Passport Index 2026. The ranking covers over 100 passports and is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Kyrgyzstan takes 75th place in the index, sharing it with Uzbekistan. A Kyrgyz passport allows visa-free travel »»»

US investigators will face a host of thorny questions in determining whether the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week was justified, as local and national officials recount drastically different accounts of an incident that sparked nationwide protests. Several video»»»

Paris, France: US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests has killed at least 648 people. Trump, who has repeatedly threatened Iran with military intervention, said in a soc»»»

Federal prosecutors on Monday charged Luis Nino-Moncada, 33, with attempting to injure federal immigration officers last week in Portland, Ore. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors on Monday charged one of two people shot by a federal immigration agent »»»

The murder of a 28-year-old woman is being investigated in Suzak district of Jalal-Abad region. Her 35-year-old husband is suspected of committing the crime. According to the Internal Affairs Department of Jalal-Abad region, on January 3, 2026, at around 7:55 p.m., the man himself called the duty u»»»

HighlightsPhilippine leader expected to witness signing of two major bilateral agreements between the Philippines and the UAE: the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defense Cooperation He is also scheduled to conduct business meetings a»»»

Dubai: Fog and low visibility were reported across several parts of Abu Dhabi early Tuesday morning, prompting safety warnings from Abu Dhabi Police and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution, follow traffic regulations and adhere to changing»»»

How Dubai’s 13.5km Hessa Street cycle track to help commuters Phase I of Hessa Street Development opens with dedicated cycling and e-scooter lanes Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, unveiling a 13.5-kilometre ded»»»

A new video shows more of what happened before a federal immigration officer shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, adding context to a shooting that has sparked national debate on whether the officer acted in self-defense or recklessly. The video, which is 3:32 min»»»

Dubai: Losing a phone, wallet, passport or even a valuable piece of jewellery can be stressful. In Dubai, however, there is a formal system in place that allows residents, visitors and citizens to report lost belongings and track them if they are found. Dubai Police manages the emirate’s Lost and F»»»

Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic's faltering economy and the collapse of its currency. Dozens of people have been killed and thousands arrested as the daily protests have grown and the gov»»»

The death toll in a collapsed landfill in the central Philippines has risen to 11, authorities said, as hopes of finding survivors dim. The landslide occurred at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City last week while more than 100 workers were on site, officials said. Rescuers have so far pulled 12 inju»»»