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...»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
‘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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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...»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
A petrol station on the Moon? Lunar water could revolutionise space exploration
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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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
US Trade deficit registered lowest level in 17 years
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The US trade deficit recorded the lowest level in October since the middle of 2009 during the financial crisis and the great recession, the US Department of Commerce said on Thursday.With exports rising and imports falling, the trade shortfall was just USD 29.4 billion f»»»
Trump-Petro call may open path to reset relations with Colombia - UPI.com
Hours after the call with President Donald Trump, , Colombian President Gustave Petro addressed a rally in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar, convened “in defense of sovereignty,” and acknowledged that he softened a previously tougher attitude toward the American president. Photo by Carlos Ortega/EPA Jan. »»»
US Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela in war powers vote
Washington: The US Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela - a rare bipartisan rebuke following alarm over the secretive capture of leader Nicolas Maduro. The Democratic-led legislation, which bars further US ho»»»
Jordan, EU affirm support for Syria’s stability and territorial integrity
Amman, Jan.8 (SANA) Jordan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Syria’s stability and territorial integrity. In a closing statement of their first summit held Thursday in Amman, the two sides stressed the importance of working together to ensure Syria’s unity, sovereignt»»»
Syria begins receiving gas via Jordan to generate electricity
Damascus, Jan. 8 (SANA) The Ministry of Energy announced Thursday the commencement of natural gas deliveries for electricity generation in Syria, under a gas purchase agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a daily supply of up to 4 million cubic meters. The Ministry stated via its off»»»
Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Head of Korea–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group
Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Thursday morning with Jong Bae Lee, head of the Korea–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group, who is paying a visit to Tunisia accompanied...»»»
Macut: It is important to maintain Serbia-Republika Srpska relations
BANJALUKA - Congratulating the people of Republika Srpska on January 9 - Republika Srpska Day, Serbian PM Djuro Macut noted on Thursday it was important to maintain Serbia-Republika Srpska relations in line with constitutional provisions based on the Dayton peace agreement. Macut said Serbia suppor»»»
Watch: Dubai launches AI cameras to catch litterers, with fines of up to Dh500
Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Thursday announced the launch of a pilot project using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered cameras mounted on waste collection vehicles to improve public cleanliness monitoring and speed up responses to littering violations, with fines reaching up to Dh500. The smart c»»»
Yemeni separatist chief fled to UAE, Saudi-led coalition says
Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi has fled to the United Arab Emirates with Emirati help after a failed military advance that strained relations between the Gulf countries, the country's Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday. Al-Zubaidi was accused of high treason and»»»
Turkey offers to 'support' Syrian forces against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
Turkey stands ready to help Syria in its "counter-terrorism" operation against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, the Turkish defence ministry told a press briefing on Thursday, adding that the Aleppo operation was "carried out entirely by the Syrian army" – implying no Turkish involvement. Turk»»»
Heavy wind, rain, snow to batter Europe
London: Europe was set to be buffeted by weather ranging from severe winds to snow and freezing temperatures with the arrival of Storm Goretti on Thursday, with forecasters issuing warnings from Britain to Germany. Britain's Met Office issued a "rare" red wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and Co»»»
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Meets New SPAK and BKH Leaders, Vows Fight Against Crime and Corruption
Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn congratulated this Thursday the head of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Klodjan Braho and NBI Director Joni Keta on their new leadership roles, reaffirming U.S. support for SPAK’s efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics trafficking. "As Sec»»»
France's Macron slams 'temptation to divide up world' among 'great powers'
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and turning away from allies as he addressed top diplomats on Thursday in a speech dominated by the fallout from the US attack on Venezuela. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thur»»»
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia will free Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving a three-year prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian media reported t»»»
French connections - Favourite foods: What the French like to eat
France is known around the world for its delicious food: not only wine and cheese, but also countless mouth-watering regional dishes. So what do the French like to eat? Do they have a favourite food? Is it even possible to choose? As a bonus, we teach you how to make boeuf bourguignon, the king of »»»
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia has freed Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving a three-year prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian media reported t»»»
Policing the sky: NATO’s high-risk patrols near Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has not only reshaped borders on the ground but also transformed the airspace above Europe, forcing NATO’s European allies to redefine aerial security by patrolling a tense new frontier over the Black Sea in what is described as a “policing of the sky” mission aimed at upholding »»»
Global Village Season 30 closing date announced
Global Village, the annual family-friendly fest where more than 90 cultures come together, has announced that Season 30 will come to a close on May 10, 2026. It will reopen for Season 31 later in the year. Before it closes its doors though, there’s plenty to experience. From food from around the gl»»»
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people's medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. The firm wants people to share their medical records along with data from apps like MyFitnessPal, which will be analysed to gi»»»
Israeli occupation drones target vehicle in Southern Lebanon, one fatality reported
BEIRUT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- One person was killed on Thursday in an airstrike carried out by Israeli occupation aircraft on a town in southern Lebanon.The Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle on the Zaita-Bnaful road in t»»»
ARP Speaker stresses role of parliamentary diplomacy
Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives, Brahim Bouderbala, stressed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening Tunisia’s external relations and backing government efforts in this area.Speaking on...»»»
Senate to vote on war powers resolution - UPI.com
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks alongside Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., during a meeting with reporters Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The senators discussed their Venezuelan War Powers Resolution, which would block the use of the military to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorize»»»
House to vote on ACA tax credit extension - UPI.com
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18. The U.S. House is set to vote on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo J»»»
Overnight temperatures to range between 3°C and 10°C
Tunis, Jan 8 (TAP) - The weather Thursday night will be partly cloudy aross the country, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will blow west, strong along coastal areas and light to moderate elsewhere. The...»»»