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Ukraine Tried To Show Presence In Liberated Kupyansk, Attempts Thwarted - Russian Chief Of Staff

Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov inspected the operations of units from the Tsentr battlegroup in the Dnepropetrovsk direction, the Russian Defense Ministry stated. Key points from the statements of the Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov: The offensiv»»»

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Gulf News 3m

Left hand in right hands: 10-hour surgery reattaches Pakistani expat’s arm in Abu Dhabi

A routine workday turned into a race against time for a Pakistani expat labourer in Abu Dhabi when a workplace accident severed his left hand. In a delicate 10-hour emergency operation at Burjeel Medical City, doctors successfully replanted the limb. Months have passed, but 50-year-old Tanveerullah»»»

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24 News Agency 6m

Weather alert: Avalanches expected in mountainous areas - | 24.KG

Due to expected precipitation from January 15 to January 18, avalanches and snowdrifts are forecast in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, with icy roads expected. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. Avalanches are possible on the following sections of roads: — Bishkek —»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Elon Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

San Francisco: Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of women and children. The announcement comes after California's attorney general launched a»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Al Gharafa aim to maintain QSL lead in Al Arabi clash

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa head into their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash against Al Arabi today in buoyant mood, with head coach Pedro Martins confident his side can maintain their lead at the top of the table. The league leaders are coming off a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Umm Salal, overcoming a l»»»

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24 News Agency 18m

Kyrgyzfarmatsiya starts centralized procurement of medicines for 2026 - | 24.KG

The state enterprise Kyrgyfarmatsiya has announced the launch of a centralized procurement process for medicines and medical products for 2026. According to the enterprise, the procurement procedure will consist of three stages: Patients and the general public have repeatedly voiced complaints rega»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Two teenage girls found dead at Sports Authority Of India hostel in Kerala: Reports

Dubai: Two teenage girls who were training in Sports Authority Of India hostel in Kollam in Kerala was found hanging, according to a report in English Mathrubhumi. The girls, in the same news report, were identified as Sandra (17) of Kozhikode district and Vyshnavi (15) of Thiruvananthapuram distri»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction

Washington, United States: AI-generated videos purportedly depicting protests in Iran have flooded the web, researchers said Wednesday, as social media users push hyper-realistic deepfakes to fill an information void amid the country's internet restrictions. US disinformation watchdog NewsGuard sai»»»

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24 News Agency 30m

Universities in Kyrgyzstan advised not to impose fines on students - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan has recommended that higher and secondary vocational education institutions, regardless of their form of ownership, abandon the practice of imposing fines on students for missing classes or industrial internships. According to t»»»

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BBC 39m

Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters

President Donald Trump says Tehran has "no plan" to execute protesters, but still hasn't ruled out US military action against the country over its violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators. The US and UK are both reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, while off»»»

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24 News Agency 42m

Year of Health Protection to be held in Commonwealth countries - | 24.KG

The CIS countries have approved an extensive plan of events for 2026, which has been declared the Year of Health Protection in the Commonwealth. The CIS Executive Committee reported. The main goal is to join forces to preserve the health of citizens, exchange best practices, and develop internation»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Which airlines are safest to fly in 2026? New rankings reveal

Dubai: Nervous about flying? AirlineRatings.com’s 2026 safety rankings name Etihad as the world’s safest full-service airline, with top performers separated by increasingly narrow margins. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The list evaluates 320 airlines worldwide and re»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Philippines: 'Ada' intensifies, with gusts of up to 70 km/h, seen off Surigao City

Manila: Tropical depression "Ada" (the first tropical cyclone of 2026, formerly monitored as LPA 01b), could turn into a tropical storm in the next few hours as it intensified while curling towards eastern Philippines, according to the weather report Thursday (January 15). In a bulletin issued at 1»»»

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Sputnik 50m

JD Vance Blocks Venezuela War Powers Bill With Decisive Senate Vote — Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the US Senate to defeat a resolution banning American troops from taking part in operations against Venezuela 51-50, according to a C-SPAN broadcast. Republican senators voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that sou»»»

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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Certain Advanced Microchips - White House

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on the import of certain advanced microchips, according to an executive order published by the White House. "I have also determined that it is necessary and appropriate to impose an immediate 25 percent ad valorem duty rate on the im»»»

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BBC 51m

Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes

The son of a British couple detained in Iran has expressed his concern for their welfare after the UK's embassy was closed in Tehran amid the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests. Joe Bennett's parents, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were on a trip around the world when they were arrested by Irania»»»

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24 News Agency 54m

US freezes visa processing for 75 countries: Kyrgyzstan is on the list - | 24.KG

The U.S. Department of State is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. This is stated in a State Department memo seen by Fox News Digital. Consular officers are directed to refuse visas under existing law »»»

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UPI 58m

Sen. Slotkin says she's under federal investigation over illegal orders video - UPI.com

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said Wednesday that she is the subject of a federal investigation into a video she made in November reminding active service members of their responsibility to reject illegal orders. Pool File Photo by Paul Sancya/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Sen. Elissa Slotki»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Philippines: Tropical depression 'Ada' intensifies, with gusts of up to 70 km/h, seen 465km off Surigao City

Manila: Tropical depression "Ada" (the first tropical cyclone of 2026, formerly monitored as LPA 01b), could turn into a tropical storm in the next few hours as it intensified while curling towards eastern Philippines, according to the weather report Thursday (January 15). In a bulletin issued at 1»»»

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RT 1h

UK police cited AI fake in banning Israeli football fans

The chief constable of the UK’s third-largest police force has admitted that evidence used to justify banning fans of an Israeli football club from attending a Europa League match in Birmingham last year was generated by artificial intelligence and referred to a game that never took place. West Mid»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Airspace closure in Iran disrupts international flights from India

Rising turmoil in Iran has forced the closure of its airspace, prompting international flights from India to reroute. The disruption has caused delays and, in some cases, cancellations, affecting major airlines including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. Air India advises passengers of delays, cance»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Fed turmoil worries Poland

Poland is watching the repercussions of a U.S. investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as it weighs future dollar-denominated borrowing, said Karol Czarnecki, head of the Public Debt Department at the Ministry of Finance, in comments reported by Bloomberg. Powell is facing a Justice »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Names Zelensky Main Obstacle to Ukraine Deal — Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said Zelensky is the main impediment to reaching a settlement in the Ukraine conflict, according to Reuters. Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “ready to make a deal,” but when asked what is blocking progress, he replied simply: “Zelensky.”“W»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Global growth shows strain

The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report says the global economy is holding up better than expected despite persistent trade frictions and policy uncertainty. Growth is forecast at 2.6% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, lifted mainly by stronger U.S. performance. Yet the 2020s remain on tra»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Zalando trims logistics

Zalando will shut down its major logistics hub in Erfurt, Germany, and wind down operations at three other fulfillment sites run for Zalando and About You by external service providers. The move follows last year’s €1.13 billion acquisition of the About You platform and a broad restructuring of the»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Housing prices in Bishkek rise by 26.8 percent in 2025 - | 24.KG

Housing prices in Kyrgyzstan’s capital increased by 26.8 percent in 2025. The press service of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy and Cartography reported. The agency noted that during the reporting period, average prices for apartments and residential houses rose in both Bishke»»»

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France24 1h

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

The US on Wednesday said it was issuing a blanket suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries including Russia, Iran, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, Nigeria and Somalia. The freeze will begin on January 21 with no set time for it to end. The United States said Wednesday »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Stuck in traffic? Multiple crashes disrupt Dubai–Sharjah commute

Dubai: Morning commuters faced widespread delays on Thursday after multiple traffic accidents and heavy congestion brought key routes between Dubai and Sharjah to a standstill. Several traffic incidents were reported during peak hours on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), one of the busiest cor»»»

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France24 1h

Trump says Iran executions ‘stopping’ as Tehran signals fast trials and hangings

President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that executions in Iran may have been halted, citing unnamed sources, even as the Iranian government intensified warnings of rapid trials and possible executions for thousands of detainees amid ongoing protests. President Donald Trump made a vague stateme»»»

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France24 1h

Palestinian factions agree on membership of Gaza post-war governance committee, Egypt says

All 15 members of a Palestinian committee intended to administer post-war Gaza have been agreed upon by the parties included in the US-brokered ceasefire plan, Egypt's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The US said the plan was ready to move into its second phase with the goal of disarming Hamas, »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet of Ministers announces current water level at Toktogul reservoir - | 24.KG

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with the heads of relevant government agencies, presidential plenipotentiary representatives in the regions, and district state administration leaders, the Cabinet’s press service reported. According to the pres»»»

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France24 1h

Business - China sees record $1.19 trillion trade surplus in 2025 in spite of US tariffs

China's customs administration unveiled its latest trade data this Wednesday and announced that the country saw a record trade surplus last year, topping $1.19 trillion, which is about 20 percent higher than in 2024. Exports continued to surge, showing the Chinese economy's reliance on supplying ex»»»

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France24 1h

NASA conducts first-ever medical evacuation from space station

NASA carried out its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station after an astronaut required care, bringing four crew members back to Earth earlier than planned. The early return temporarily reduces the station crew, limiting spacewalks until a replacement team arrives. An as»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US shuts visa doors on 75 countries — Russia, Iran, Nigeria & more locked out from January 21: What happens next

The US State Department dropped an immigration nuclear bomb: complete – and indefinite – visa processing freeze (or “pause”) for citizens from 75 countries including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand, and others. The pause kicks in on Wednesday (January 21, 2026). Why th»»»

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BNE 1h

Britain withdraws embassy staff from Iran

The United Kingdom temporarily withdrew British staff from its embassy in Iran due to the worsening security situation, with the Tehran mission now operating remotely, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced on January 14. »»»

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BNE 1h

Britain advises against non-essential travel to Israel amid regional tensions with Iran

Britain advised against all but essential travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories, and warned of heightened risk of regional tension that could lead to travel disruption and unanticipated impacts, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office reported late on January 14. »»»

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BNE 1h

Britain advises against non-essential travel to Israel amid regional tensions with Iran

Britain advised against all but essential travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories, and warned of heightened risk of regional tension that could lead to travel disruption and unanticipated impacts, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office reported late on January 14. »»»

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BNE 1h

US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan

The United States will freeze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting on January 21 as part of efforts to prevent applicants deemed likely to rely on public benefits from entering the country, Fox News Digital reported on January 14. »»»

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BNE 1h

US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan

The United States will freeze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting on January 21 as part of efforts to prevent applicants deemed likely to rely on public benefits from entering the country, Fox News Digital reported on January 14. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Xposure 2026 redefines photography through time and experience

Dubai: As it marks its 10th edition, the Xposure International Photography Festival is shifting focus from instant imagery to lived experience. Held from January 29 to February 4 at Aljada, Sharjah, Xposure 2026 unfolds under the theme A Decade of Visual Storytelling, asking a fundamental question:»»»

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Gulf News 1h

This year's Tristar Half Marathon at Expo City Dubai is bigger and better

Tristar Group is all set to host the third edition of the Tristar Half Marathon on January 18 at Expo City Dubai, promising an exciting day for seasoned runners, beginners, and families alike. The event, which starts at 6.30am, features multiple categories including the 21km half marathon, 10km, 5k»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

China’s investment in Kyrgyzstan’s economy reaches $2.1 bln at year-end 2025 - | 24.KG

China has become the largest investor in Kyrgyzstan’s industrial sector. Data from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) say. The bank reports that at year-end 2025, the volume of accumulated Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Kyrgyzstan’s economy reached $2.1 billion. Investment activity fro»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

New driver training rules in Kyrgyzstan: Exams to be administered by AI - | 24.KG

New deadlines and standards for driver training have been announced in Kyrgyzstan by the Presidential Affairs Department. Under the updated regulations, new standards have been approved for Category B and Category C driver’s licenses. «For Category B, the training period will be 10 months, with a t»»»

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BBC 1h

'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash

Residents in Thailand's Ban Thanon Khot are accustomed to the rumbling of trains – rail is a key mode of transportation connecting the remote town with major cities. But on Wednesday, the mundane rhythm ended in tragedy. "The noise was abnormally loud. A huge, crashing sound," said school volunteer»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai court orders fraudster to repay Dh10 million in fake investment scam

A Dubai civil court has ordered a man previously convicted of fraud in an Arab country to repay more than Dh10 million to a fellow national, after finding that he had swindled the victim out of $2.7 million by luring him into a fictitious investment scheme. The ruling also awarded the claimant Dh50»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rain expected to affect multiple regions across Saudi Arabia through January 20

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to see rainfall across several regions over the coming week, with conditions continuing through Tuesday, January 20, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). The forecast, based on outputs from the Saudi numerical weather model, was accompanied by an a»»»

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UPI 2h

Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking vote to quash war powers resolution - UPI.com

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks to reporters alongside Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., at the U.S. Capitol on January 07, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Republicans in the Senate on Wednesday voted against his Venezuelan war powers resolution. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Vice Presiden»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE weather: Shifting winds, rough seas, and falling temperatures, unsettled conditions

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE today, with a chance of rainfall, falling temperatures in western areas, and strengthening winds that could bring blowing dust and reduced visibility, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in its updated report. The forecast at»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Drones, automation and speed: How Iran’s new playbook is crushing protests

Dubai: Iran has rolled out a far more aggressive and technologically advanced strategy to crush nationwide protests, signalling a major shift in how the Islamic Republic views domestic dissent — no longer as sporadic unrest, but as an extension of its recent war with Israel, CNN reported. What bega»»»

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Gulf News 2h

75 countries face US visa suspension — see who’s on the list

The US State Department announced on Wednesday that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, and Somalia. The move comes as part of the Trump administration’s effort to ensure immigrants are financially self-sufficient and »»»

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