BBC 6m

Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Only a few hours after the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was removed from his palace, his job and his country by US special forces, Donald Trump was still marvelling about how it felt to monitor a live feed of the raid from his Mar-a-Lago mansion. He shared his feelings with Fox News. "If you»»»

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UPI 21m

Venezuela oil industry reactivation faces high uncertainty - UPI.com

Experts say the reactivation of Venezuela’s oil sector faces an environment marked by high political uncertainty, deep structural constraints and institutional deterioration that cannot be resolved through investment or limited licenses alone. Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA Jan. 8 (UPI) -- President D»»»

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UPI 21m

Watch: Talented shelter dog escapes kennel, unlocks front door - UPI.com

Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A West Virginia animal shelter shared security camera footage of an escape artist dog getting out of his kennel, unlocking the front door and leaving. The Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter posted a video to Facebook showing the Houdini-esque hound, named Dawson, escaping from h»»»

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BBC 27m

Large crowds protesting against Iranian regime in Tehran and across country, videos show

Videos posted on social media show large crowds of protesters marching through Tehran and other Iranian cities in what is said to be the largest show of force by the opponents of the clerical establishment in years. Rallies in Tehran and Iran's second city, Mashhad, can be seen in footage verified »»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Education minister discusses supporting pathways for hearing-impaired students towards higher education

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwa bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, accompanied by Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs Dr Hareb Mohammed Al Jabri, paid an inspection visit to the Audiology Education Complex, in the presence of President of the Community C»»»

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Middle East Observer 31m

Tender No. 816- Matrouh Governorate – Housing & Civil Directorate

Real Estate, Infrastructure & Construction Client: Matrouh Governorate – Housing & Civil Directorate Address: Galaa st., Marsa Matronh Tender Summary: General tender No 1/2025/2026 for the rehabilitation and renovation of Cournich Elnile at Matrouh for summer 2026. Tender Does: LE 899 Bid Bond: LE »»»

TAP 33m

PM at Council of Ministers urges swift solutions to issues hindering project progress

Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri stressed the need to find immediate solutions to all issues that may hinder the progress of public projects and private investment initiatives.She made the remarks while chairing the Council...»»»

The Peninsula 33m

Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises

Simon's Town: Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9- 16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which »»»

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UPI 33m

Meteor showers 2026: The best nights to see shooting stars - UPI.com

In this 30-second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower August 11, 2021, in Spruce Knob, W.Va. File Photo by Bill Ingalls/UPI/NASA | License Photo There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a sho»»»

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BBC 45m

Eight people killed by Israeli air strikes, Gaza civil defence agency says

At least eight people, including four children, have been killed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza in the last 24 hours, the territory's civil defence agency has said. Four people, including three children, were killed when a drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza, the agency»»»

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Jordan Times 49m

The Abdali signs agreement to commence phase two infrastructure works with over JD21m

AMMAN — Abdali Investment and Development has officially launched phase two of infrastructure works of The Abdali during a signing ceremony on Wednesday with the appointed contractor, Ahmad Yousef Al-Tarawneh & Partner. Ltd, formally initiating the project’s largest expansion to date.With a pla»»»

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Jordan Times 49m

JD20m new investment launched in food industry in Al Muwaqar Industrial Estate

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tariq Abu Ghazaleh on Thursday attended the signing ceremony of a new local investment agreement in the food industry sector, with an investment volume exceeding JD20 million.The signing ceremony was attended by the director of the investing company and the acting Dir»»»

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Kuna 1h

EU to strengthen strategic partnership with Egypt -- High Rep.

CAIRO, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas affirmed that Egypt is "an indispensable partner" to the EU."Just last year, we opened a new chapter in our relationship with the first ever EU-Egypt Summit," she said at a joint pre»»»

Kuna 1h

Egypt reiterates need of Israeli occupation's withdrawal from Gaza

CAIRO, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Egypt has re-affirmed the necessity for the Israeli occupation to pull out from Gaza, and forming a Palestinian interim technocratic committee to manage the Strip and an international force.This came during a telephone conversation between Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdela»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Foundation deepens sustainability ties with national partners through heritage-driven initiatives

DOHA: Qatar Foundation is strengthening its collaboration with key national stakeholders to further embed sustainability across Qatar’s development plans, with ministries and national institutions joining forces to advance policies, projects, and community initiatives that align with Qatar National»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

New wildfire prevention bill to allow use of controlled burns

Controlled burns and controlled grazing could be used in combatting wildfire prevention under a new bill that will be posted for public consultation in the coming days and voted on by early March, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Yannis Kefalogiannis has said. Controlled burns or prescr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MOI announces temporary full closure of Al Khafji and Katara streets for Katara Triathlon Championship

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced a temporary full closure of Al Khafji Street and Katara Street on the occasion of the Katara Triathlon Championship, taking place on Friday, January 12, 2026. The closure will be in effect from 2:00am until 1:00pm, to ensure the safety of particip»»»

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UPI 1h

President Donald Trump seeks $6.2M in attorney fees in Georgia case - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Wednesday filed a motion seeking $6.26 million in attorney fees and legal costs from the dismissed election-interference case filed against him and others in Georgia's Fulton County Superior Court. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- President Donal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE begins testing of all Nestle milk products in the country

After widespread shock at the possibility of contamination of some of Nestle’s infant formula and a swift recall and awareness campaign, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has set out to do a thorough check of all the company’s products. In an Instagram post, the ministry explained»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Meeting discusses Qatar, Canada cooperation in commerce and investment

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed has met with Minister of International Trade of Canada HE Maninder Sidhu and his accompanying delegation, during his current visit to the country. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation and the mean»»»

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BBC 1h

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal law-enforcement officer is laying bare the sharp divides in American politics – and threatening to inflame an already contentious debate over immigration policy. The incident took place in broad daylight. There are multiple videos taken by b»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Tender No. 808- Lycee Francais du Caire (The French school in Cairo)

Education & Training Client: Lycee Francais du Caire (The French school in Cairo) Address: Cairo – www.1fcaire.org/letablissement/appel Tender Summary: Lycee Francais du Caire invites for tender for technical work related to restructuring of its primary school in Maadi NB: French language will be t»»»

UPI 1h

NASA: Spacewalk postponed for astronaut medical issue - UPI.com

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 members, NASA pilot Mike Fincke, NASA commander Zena Cardman, mission specialist Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos and mission specialist Kimiya Yui from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency walk out of the operations center before boarding a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Kennedy Space»»»

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TAP 1h

Marouen Kadri posthumously awarded insignia of loyalty and sacrifice

Tunis, Jan 8 (TAP) - The Presidency of the Republic posthumously conferred the Insignia of Loyalty and Sacrifice upon Marouen Kadri, principal lieutenant in the National Security Forces, according to a presidential decree published on Thursday in...»»»

France24 1h

How Maduro's capture in Venezuela weakens China in Latin America

The capture of Nicolas Maduro was, among other things, a way for Washington to reaffirm that Venezuela – and Latin America in general – fall under the US sphere of influence. The message may have been primarily directed at China, which will now find it more difficult to pursue its interests in the »»»

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France24 1h

Fatal ICE shooting sparks protests in Minneapolis

Demonstrators flooded the streets of Minneapolis overnight after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday, igniting anger among residents and local officials who were already upset by the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration enforcement»»»

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France24 1h

‘I spent almost four months in a prison cell’: Journalist Mario Guevara on covering ICE

Arrested while reporting on an anti-Trump protest outside Atlanta, Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara spent 112 days in ICE detention before being deported to El Salvador despite holding a valid US work permit and press credentials. He spoke to FRANCE 24 about press freedom und»»»

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France24 1h

US president's agenda tests world order

In the wake of the US military’s dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump and his top advisers have made increasingly explicit that their next focus could be Greenland, discussing options ranging from a purchase from Denmark to the unprecedented suggestion of using U»»»

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France24 1h

Brazil's Lula vetoes law reducing prison time for Bolsonaro

Brazil's left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday vetoed a law that would significantly reduce the prison sentence of former far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed in November after being convicted of trying to cling to power in a landmark coup trial seen as»»»

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France24 1h

US and Colombia hold call as country protests Trump's threats

United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House, days after accusing him of trafficking cocaine and threatening military action against his government.The sudden detente on Wednesday followed an hour-long phone call between Trump and Petro, in whic»»»

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RT 1h

ICE agent behind fatal Minnesota shooting acted in ‘self-defense’ – Trump

The ICE agent who fatally shot a woman during an altercation in Minneapolis in the US state of Minnesota on Wednesday was acting in self-defense, US President Donald Trump has said. According to video of the incident, an immigration agent attempted to open the door of an SUV driven by Renee Good an»»»

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BBC 1h

Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?

This week, the US shocked the world by seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a raid on his home, high street retailer Claire's financial troubles continued, and actress Ashley Tisdale spoke out against "toxic mom groups". But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world o»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Tender No. 807- Egyptian Company for Airports

Agriculture, Water, Sanitation, Food & Beverages Client: Egyptian Company for Airports Address: Cairo Airport road, Cairo Tender Summary: General bid No 8/2025/2026 for rehabilitation and renovation of equipment of Sanitary Drainage Water Treatment substation of Aswan International Airport. Tender »»»

The Peninsula 1h

Politician shot dead in Bangladesh capital

DHAKA: A politician of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was shot and killed in the capital Dhaka on Wednesday night, a senior police official said Thursday. Md Fazlul Karim, an additional deputy commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (Tejgaon Zone), told Xinhua that "Two people were sh»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MOL undersecretary meets head of IOM mission

Doha, Qatar: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani has met with the Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Firas Adel Al Budeiri. Discussions during the meeting dealt with aspects of joint cooperation between the State of »»»

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TAP 1h

Social considerations dominate in 2026 Finance Law with low wealth-generating investments

Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP)- Social Considerations dominate in the 2026 Finance Law with low wealth-generating investments, Secretary General of the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) Mohamed Louzir said on Thursday. Social spending...»»»

Al Manar 2h

FM Araqchi Reiterates Iran’s Support for Lebanon

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi affirmed on Thursday that his country has always stood by Lebanon against Israeli aggression and occupation, voicing Tehran’s readiness to reinforce the bilateral ties withy Beirut. Speaking during his visit to the shrine of the Master of the Umm Martyrs, late »»»

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BBC 2h

What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests and placed increased scrutiny on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). ICE has made thousands of arrests since Trump returned to the White House, often in public settings. Those actions have i»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Tender No. 805- Ministry of Health and Population

Healthcare, Medicines, Lab Equipment & Services Client: Ministry of Health and Population Address: New Administrative Capital, Cairo Tender Summary: General tender No 10/12/2025/2026 for supply of digital temperature – humidity meatier display devices. Tender Docs: LE 299 Bid Bond: LE 10.700 Tender»»»

Middle East Observer 2h

Tender No. 806- Egyptian Company for Airports

Agriculture, Water, Sanitation, Food & Beverages Client: Egyptian Company for Airports Address: Airport road, Cairo Tender Summary: General tender No 17/2025/2026 for the construction of water treatment substation for sanitary drainage at Sharm Elsheikh International Airport. Tender Docs: LE 10.000»»»

Kathimerini 2h

Patra suspect given deadline to testify in fatal beating case

A 26-year-old man accused, along with eight others, of the death of a 30-year-old after a beating at an entertainment center in Patra requested and received a deadline to testify on Friday. The suspect presented himself at Patra police station at noon and was then taken to the prosecutor for crimin»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of State for Foreign Trade meets Canada's minister of international trade

Doha, Qatar: HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met today with HE Minister of International Trade of Canada Maninder Sidhu and his accompanying delegation, during his current visit to the country. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation an»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

A petrol station on the Moon? Lunar water could revolutionise space exploration

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The Peninsula 2h

Shock in second day of WTT Champions Doha as World Cup winner loses

Doha, Qatar: The second day of the Qatar International Table Tennis Championships, the 31st edition of the WTT Champions Doha 2026, took place today at the Lusail Hall in the men's and women's singles categories. The competition will conclude on Jan. 11. The competition sees some of the world's bes»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Three ships head to US with Venezuela oil amid capacity concerns

Paris: Three of 11 vessels chartered by Chevron were Thursday transporting oil from Venezuela to the US, according to an AFP analysis of ship-tracking data, as export sanctions raised concerns over the South American country's storage capacity. Two more of the tankers were anchored at Bajo Grande r»»»

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UPI 2h

FBI blocks Minnesota officials from probe of ICE shooting - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Federal officers push back protesters Thursday after a scuffle broke out outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Minn., a day after a woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The Minneso»»»

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UPI 2h

Lebanese Army completes first phase of disarming Hezbollah - UPI.com

A Lebanese soldier stands guard near the entrance to a tunnel during a media tour in the village of Zibqin, near the border with Israel, in southern Lebanon in November. The tour was intended to demonstrate that the Lebanese Army maintains control south of the Litani River and functions independent»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Air India Express flight diverts to Indore after infant health crisis

An Air India Express flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru made a priority emergency landing at Indore Airport on Tuesday evening after a one-year-old passenger developed acute breathing difficulties mid-flight, airline officials and local reports said. The infant was later taken to a nearby hospital but»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

One person killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Beirut: One person was killed Thursday in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone targeted a car on the Zita-Bnaafoul road, killing at least one person. It is worth noting that a ceasefire agreement in southern Lebanon came into eff»»»

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