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Saudi stock index closes higher

Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index closed today higher by 93.86 points, ending the session at 10,912.18 points, with trading values totaling 3 billion Saudi riyals. A total of 180 million shares were traded during the session. Shares of 230 companies recorded gains, while shares of 29 co»»»

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Quake hits northeast Sicily, no damage reported

Rome: A light earthquake hit the northeastern corner of Sicily on Sunday, authorities said, but no damage was immediately reported. The quake registering 4.0 on the Richter and Moment Magnitude scales was centred two kilometres (just over a mile) from Militello Rosmarino in the northeastern provinc»»»

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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15

Santiago, Chile: Wildfires raging in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday. Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for the blazes burning for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions about 500 kilometers (300 mil»»»

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QSE index closes higher

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Sunday by 57.34 points, or 0.52 percent, to reach 11,124.98 points. During the session, a total of 117,040,429 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 353,579,643.872, through 30,251 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21m

Vazrazhdane MP Seeks Information from Energy Regulator Over Chronic Power Supply Problems in Novi Iskar

Vazrazhdane MP Slavcho Krumov has requested information from the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) regarding chronic problems with electricity supply in the town of Novi Iskar, near Sofia, the party’s press office said here on Sunday. Krumov is seeking answers about frequent and prolong»»»

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Libya Herald 31m

Economy Minister Hwej warns that Libya can run out of hard currency reserves if it does not control imports

Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy Mohammed Al-Hwej, in an exclusive live interview yesterday with the Istanbul-based Libyan satellite TV station Libya Al-Ahrar, said more than 30% of Libyan citizens have reached the poverty line according to international standards. Hwej was conducting a cri»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

Ombudsman Delcheva Says She Hasn't Been Approached by President Radev About Caretaker PM Post

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva told NOVA TV here on Sunday that she has not yet been approached by President Rumen Radev regarding the position of caretaker prime minister. If she is invited to a meeting, she said she will present her arguments as to why the Ombudsman should not be appointed as caret»»»

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France24 39m

Trump tariff threats over Greenland prompt calls for unprecedented EU counter-measures

French President Emmanuel Macron will ask the EU to activate its "anti-coercion" measure – dubbed its trade “bazooka” – for the first time ever if US President Donald Trump follows through with threats to impose new tariffs on European countries for opposing his plans for Greenland. An ex»»»

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Al Manar 44m

IRGC Arrests Foreign-Linked Riot Ringleaders, Seizes Weapons in Khuzestan

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have identified and arrested the ringleaders and terrorist elements involved in recent foreign-linked riots in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan Province, confiscating various types of lethal weapons from them. In a statement released on Sunday, the deputy »»»

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RT 44m

Trump selling seats on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ for $1bn

US President Donald Trump wants countries to pay at least $1 billion to remain on the Gaza “Board of Peace” beyond a three-year limit, according to the text of the body’s charter obtained by multiple media outlets. Earlier this week, the White House formally launched Phase Two of the US-backed peac»»»

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RT 44m

Thousands rally in Greenland against US annexation plans (VIDEOS)

Thousands of people marched through Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Saturday to protest against US plans to annex the self-governing Danish territory. A similar rally was held in Copenhagen. The protests came in response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who has declared that Washing»»»

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Qatar Tribune 45m

PHCC Partners and Families Advisory Group meeting discusses innovative solutions to enhance patient experience

DOHA: The seventh meeting of the Primary Health Care Corporation's (PHCC) Partners and Family Advisory Group (PFAG) discussed innovative solutions to enhance the patient experience and provide modern care services that keep pace with the development of the healthcare sector in Qatar, which has achi»»»

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Sputnik 46m

US Reverts to Early 20th Century Politics With Greenland Grab

The US attempts to seize Greenland represent a “throwback to the early 20th Century era of financial receivership” when the United States sought to deny European powers a foothold in the Western Hemisphere, Professor Joe Siracusa tells Sputnik. So what does this entail exactly for the US and the re»»»

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TAP 51m

Nabeul: Areas dedicated to strawberry cultivation in decline

Tunis, Jan. 18 (TAP) - The areas devoted to strawberry cultivation in the Nabeul governorate are decreasing, even though the region accounts for 90% of national production for the second consecutive season.This season, the planted areas did not...»»»

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Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival 2026 to feature international Arabian horse shows, heritage events

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif will host the 2026 Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival, bringing owners, breeders and fans of purebred Arabian horses together in a traditional setting, alongside heritage activities aimed at families and children. According to the festival programme shared by Souq Waqif on X, th»»»

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Jordan's King meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Amman: HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan met in Amman on Sunday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. At the start of the meeting, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Video: Inside the high-security measures protecting Trump on every trip

The US Secret Service is on high alert following threats against President Donald Trump, highlighting the extraordinary measures required for presidential travel. Wherever the President goes, a fortified protective team accompanies him, supported by elite military and law enforcement assets. His sa»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, leaves 5 missing

Hohhot: An explosion at a factory in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday killed two people, left five others missing, and sent 66 to hospitals, according to local authorities. The blast occurred at around 3 p.m. on Sunday at a plate plant of Baogang United Steel in western Baot»»»

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Gulf News 1h

5 killed, 80 injured in bus plunges into gorge

In a tragic accident on Sunday, five persons lost their lives and 80 others sustained injuries after a bus fell into a gorge near the Orsa Bangladara ghati on the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Mahuadanr police station, sending shockwaves through the »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai unveils ‘Fountains of Mercy’ project to provide water for birds and wildlife

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the “Fountains of Mercy” project, an initiative that will see 50 dedicated fountains installed across the emirate to provide drinking water for birds and wild animals, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to environmental sustainability, compassion an»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Dutch Foreign Minister Calls Trump's Tariff Threats 'Blackmail'

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel on Sunday called US President Donald Trump's threats to introduce tariffs on several European countries over Greenland blackmail. On Saturday, Trump said he would impose a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kin»»»

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Sputnik 1h

With Greenland in Focus, US Enters a ‘New Era of Imperialism’ - Analyst

The US has moved away from the old “collective West” model of a transatlantic bloc of the US and Western Europe that once set global rules under American financial, military, and nuclear backing, and into a new phase of power politics, independent political analyst and former Russian Presidential A»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Braces for Deep Freeze as Temperatures Drop to Minus 12 on Monday

Bulgaria will face another day of severe winter conditions on Monday, January 19, with persistently low temperatures across the country and hazardous cold prompting a yellow weather warning nationwide. Morning temperatures will be particularly harsh, dropping to between minus 12 and minus 7 degrees»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Jordan's Prime Minister meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Amman: Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, HE Dr. Jaafar Hassan, met in Amman on Sunday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. During the meeting, they discussed avenues for supporting and reinforcing bilateral coop»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Budapest has become the new paradise for young retirees

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Sputnik 1h

'Greater Finland’ Ambitions Fueled Nazi-Allied Genocide on Russian Soil – Historian

After gaining independence from Soviet Russia in 1917, Finland wasted no time turning rabidly aggressive towards it, Russian historian Professor Mikhail Myagkov, head of the Center for War & Geopolitics at the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, tells Sputnik. Fueling thi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran Working on Security Agreement With Iraq - Foreign Minister

BAGHDAD (Sputnik) - Iran is working with Iraq on a joint security agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday at a press briefing with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who arrived in Tehran for a visit. "We are working to achieve a joint agreement on security issues with I»»»

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BNE 1h

Poland’s GDP surpasses $1tn, outpacing EU growth since 2004 accession

Poland’s gross domestic product exceeded $1 trillion for the first time in 2023, marking a historic milestone in the country’s post-communist economic transformation and highlighting its rise as one of the European Union’s fastest-growing economies. »»»

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TAP 1h

TIA gives preliminary approval to expand tourist accommodation project in Tabarka

Tunis, Jan. 18 (TAP) - The Tunisia Investment Authority revealed that the Licencing and Approvals Committee has granted its preliminary approval for the renewal and expansion of a tourist accommodation project in the city of Tabarka, Jendouba...»»»

TAP 1h

Seifeddine Makhlouf detained in connection with court rulings (judicial source)

Tunis, Jan. 18 (TAP) -The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tunis Court of First Instance has ordered the detention of Seifeddine Makhlouf, who was wanted in connection with court rulings issued against him by the Tunis Court of First Instance and...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Amman: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Amman on Sunday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. During the meeting, they discussed a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Prime minister, Jordanian deputy PM discuss regional developments

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Amman on Sunday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr Ayman Safadi. During the meeting, they discussed ave»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Jordan's prime minister meets prime minister

AMMAN: Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr Jaafar Hassan, met in Amman on Sunday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. During the meeting, they discussed avenues for supporting and reinforcing cooperation betw»»»

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Gulf News 1h

NCM forecasts cloudy weather, possible rainfall tomorrow

National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy weather tomorrow over some coastal and northern areas, with a chance of rainfall and a rise in temperatures. In a statement, NCM said winds will be light to moderate, becoming active at times, blowing southeaster»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Acquiring Greenland Would Make Trump Go Down in History for Tangible Boost of US Power — Expert

The idea to grab Greenland is not a superficial move but rather a deep geopolitical calculation, political scientist Levent Ersin Orallı explains to Sputnik. Greenland holds strategic significance, as it has energy and rare earth elements such as oil, gas and minerals — placing a hand on them would»»»

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BBC 1h

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

CIA director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday "at President Trump's direction," a US official has said. The two-hour meeting was aimed at building trust and communication following the US seizure of Venezuela's former president Nicolás Maduro a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bodies of a couple recovered from a flat near Kolkata, suicide suspected

The bodies of a man and his wife were recovered from a flat in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas district, in West Bengal on Sunday. According to the police, the incident occurred in ​​Ward No. 15 of Maheshtala Municipality near Kolkata. Police arrived and broke open the door to enter the flat. The bod»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Jordan's king meets prime minister

AMMAN: HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan met in Amman on Sunday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed HH»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Qatari, Italian and Swiss US$ 2.7 billion investment in Misrata Free Zone to increase its capacity to 4 million containers annually

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, announced today the launch one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in Libya’s history, through the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal. Aldabaiba said the project, with i»»»

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BBC 1h

A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out

Warning: This article contains themes you may find upsetting Gina Russo was watching a gig with her husband-to-be, Fred Crisostomi, one night in 2003 when she realised something wasn't right. Great White, an 80s hair-rock band, had opened their set with a thrash of guitar chords, as four large pyro»»»

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RT 1h

Dmitry Trenin: Russia and the EU drift toward an undeclared war

Experience shows that making predictions even a year ahead is risky. Events that later seem obvious can be invisible in advance. Yet trying to identify the main trends shaping world politics remains worthwhile. So, what will the international system look like in 2026? Ukraine: The war will not endA»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir affirms he discussed with Canada's prime minister ways to advance commercial, economic cooperation

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that he discussed with Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney, avenues for advancing commercial and economic cooperation between the State of Qatar and Canada. Posting on his official X account, HH the Am»»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian Finance Minister says return of Jazira region boosts economic stability

Damascus, Jan. 18, (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister, Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, said Sunday that the return of the Jazira region, northeastern Syria, to state control marks a major milestone with economic, political, and social benefits. In a statement to SANA, Barnieh said the reintegration will strengt»»»

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BBC 2h

Pakistan shopping mall fire kills six people

A fire at a shopping centre in the Pakistan city of Karachi has killed six people as firefighters continue to battle the blaze. Parts of the Gul Plaza, containing 1,200 stores and spanning 8,000 sq m (86,111 sq ft), have collapsed which officers said was hampering rescue efforts. One firefighter is»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Tortilla soup gets a green, refreshing boost from salsa verde

Over the December holidays, a good friend was going to visit family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I asked her whether she’d have Christmas enchiladas on Christmas, and she looked a little confused. “I mean Christmas-style, you know?” I tried to clarify. “Red and green sauce?” She got me. We shared fond »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Ongoing efforts to complete remaining roads, infrastructure works in Jeryan Nejaima: Ashghal

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to implement the remaining roads and infrastructure works in Jeryan Nejaima project, as part of its efforts to develop the road network and improve infrastructure services in the area. Project engineer in the Drainage Networks Projects Department»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Who has been invited to be on Trump’s Gaza boards?

WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump’s administration has reached out to various figures around the world to sit on a so-called “Board of Peace” and related entities meant to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza. The White House said there would be a main board, chaired by Trump hi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Old Doha Port unveils “Move” sports festival ahead of National Sports Day 

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port today announced the launch of “Move”, a first-of-its-kind sports festival that brings together physical activity and health awareness. Organised in collaboration with NO LIMITS, a Qatari company specialising in organizing races and sports events, the festival will take pl»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

CBL devalues LD by 14.7% from approximately LD 5.43/dollar to about LD 6.36/dollar

The Central Bank of Libya announced today that it has devalued the Libyan dinar by 14.7 percent from approximately LD 5.43 to LD 6.36 per US$. The CBL had last the Libyan dinar by 13.3 percent to LD 5.56/dollar on 6 April 2025. It said today’s devaluation against the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) wa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Alternative for Bulgarian Revival Leader: Public Mood Suggests President Rumen Radev’s Personal Participation in Upcoming Elections

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

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