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High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 21, police say

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured when two trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday, emergency services said. Police initially reported five deaths in the crash in Cordoba province before revising the toll upward later in the day. Spain on Monday reeled from a collision b»»»

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Morning traffic alert: Delays on Sheikh Zayed Road as Dubai commute tightens

Dubai: Morning commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing light to medium congestion on several major roads, according to live traffic updates. Slow-moving traffic has been reported on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), particularly towards Abu Dhabi, between Defence Roundabout and the Al Quoz»»»

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Sputnik 4m

Canada Considering Sending Troops to Greenland - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Amid US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, Canadian authorities have developed plans to send a small contingent of troops to the island for exercises with other NATO members, The Globe and Mail reported citing two senior Canadian government officials. Sweden, the Nethe»»»

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Netanyahu Urged Trump Not to Attack Iran Due to Israel's Lack of Defense Ability - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's decision not to strike Iran this week may have been influenced by a warning from his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who pointed out Israel's lack of preparedness to defend itself in the event of a retaliatory strike from Tehran, A»»»

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Dubai gold prices surge past Dh560 amid tariff shock

Dubai: Dubai’s gold market opened at record highs on Monday, with 24-karat prices breaching the Dh560 mark for the first time. The 24-karat rate stood at Dh561.25 at 8.10 am, up from Dh553.75 on Sunday. The 22-karat variety moved in tandem, reaching Dh519.75 compared with Dh512.75 a day earlier. (C»»»

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BBC 11m

Architect behind Singapore's public housing system dies aged 87

The architect who designed Singapore's public housing system, now home to most of the country's 5.9 million residents, has died at the age of 87. Liu Thai Ker shaped the landscape of modern Singapore, with its distinctive public housing blocks dominating the skyline, from the city centre to the edg»»»

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EU Mulling $107Bln Retaliatory Tariffs Against US – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU countries are considering tariffs against the United States worth 93 billion euros ($107 billion) in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to introduce tariffs on several European countries over Greenland, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sour»»»

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The Budapest Times 19m

Behind the November slump: Transport equipment and electrical manufacturing dragged on output despite tech growth

The volume of industrial production lagged behind the one year earlier level by 5.4% in November 2025. The working day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. A setback in production occurred in the great majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day ad»»»

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The Budapest Times 19m

Orbán: The big question is whether we can stay out of this war

Speaking at an anti-war rally in Miskolc, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of escalating European involvement in the Ukraine conflict and reiterated Hungary’s commitment to peace. Reflecting on Hungary’s historical entanglement in two world wars, the prime minister stressed that although past lea»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Midnight checkpoint stop turns viral as cop drives pregnant woman to hospital

A late-night traffic stop has gone viral after a police officer stepped in to help a pregnant woman reach hospital—while also preventing her husband from driving under the influence. In the widely shared reel, police stop a couple at a checkpoint. The husband is heard saying he has been drinking an»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Why learning to drive in the UAE took years—and how I finally succeeded after three failed tests

I’ve carried a frozen fear of driving since I was 12, when a go-kart in Calicut, Kerala taught me what happens when you don’t stop accelerating. My cousins still joke about the 'pile-up' that I caused. Video games weren’t kinder; I fell off the cliff every single time. But that’s childhood, and whe»»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Underwater drone for use in Issyk-Kul Lake successfully tested in Cholpon-Ata - | 24.KG

The first practical tests of an underwater drone, handed over to the district police department, took place on Issyk-Kul Lake in Cholpon-Ata. Issyk-Kul district head Japarbek Ormonov and representatives of local services participated in the tests. During the tests, the drone discovered an old fishi»»»

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Mass food poisoning in Bishkek: All victims discharged from hospital - | 24.KG

All victims of mass food poisoning at Daamduu fast food outlet in Bishkek have been discharged from the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. The hospital’s Chief Physician, Gulzhigit Aaliev, told 24.kg news agency. A total of 23 victims sought hospital treatment, of whom 18 were hospit»»»

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Osh authorities order school lands to be vacated by March 1 - | 24.KG

In Osh, city authorities continue efforts to reclaim land that had previously been removed from the territories of educational institutions, the City Hall reported. According to the municipality, on January 18 official notices requiring the land to be vacated by March 1 were delivered to facilities»»»

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Kyrgyzstan’s futsal team loses friendly match to Saudi Arabia - | 24.KG

The national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan suffered a 1–3 defeat to Saudi Arabia in a friendly match held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The national futsal association reported. The match ended 3–1 in favor of Saudi Arabia, with Daniyar Talaibekov scoring the only goal for Kyrgyzstan. Earlier, on January 16, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Artemis II: Launch date, crew, flight time — all you need to know about latest Moon mission

The Artemis II mission, launching in early February, is set to shine a spotlight on the Moon once again. Potentially, it could also helpe pave the way for future missions to Mars. Also In This Package Watch: NASA names crew for Artemis II moon mission Indian-American Raja Chari picked for moon miss»»»

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France24 1h

'Dangerous downward spiral': Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by US President Donald Trump with rising tariffs for opposing his plans to annex Greenland hit back at the president, saying they "stand united" against Washington's threats. The European Council will call an extraordinary summit of European leaders to discuss »»»

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France24 1h

How can Europe respond to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland?

FRANCE 24 Brussels correspondent Pierre Benazet talks about the closed-door crisis meeting between ambassadors from all 27 European Union members following US President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on eight nations accused of opposing his efforts to annex the Danish autonomous territory »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE’s 2026 focus: Stronger families, stronger nation

Abu Dhabi: Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, 2026 has been designated as the Year of the Family as part of the UAE Year of Initiative. The Year of the Family will focus on celebrating the family as the foundation of a strong, united a»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet of Ministers intends to launch digital som by the end of 2026 - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan intends to launch the digital som by the end of 2026. This information is included in the government’s action plan. The pilot launch will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and last until the second quarter of 2027. During this period, the digital som platfor»»»

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Almaz Abdekirov appointed Deputy Head of EEC Macroeconomic Policy Department - | 24.KG

Almaz Abdekirov has been appointed Deputy Director of the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Macroeconomic Policy Department. The EEC reported. He was born in 1986. In 2008, he graduated from the Kyrgyz National University with a degree in applied mathematics and informatics, and in 2023, he completed »»»

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World Junior Ice Hockey Championship: Kyrgyz team defeats Hong Kong - | 24.KG

The World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, Division 3B, has kicked off in Bishkek. The sport’s federation announced. Team of Kyrgyzstan defeated their opponents from Hong Kong 4-1 in the first round. Today, Kyrgyzstanis will play against team of South Africa. Teams from Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembour»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Almaz Davletov appointed Deputy Head of EEC Veterinary Measures Department - | 24.KG

Almaz Davletov has been appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Sanitary, Phytosanitary, and Veterinary Measures at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The EEC reported. He was born in 1987 and holds two master’s degrees. In 2013, he graduated from the Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National Uni»»»

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UPI 1h

Two high-speed trains derail in southern Spain, killing 21, leaving dozens injured - UPI.com

Relatives of victims arrive seeking information about the derailment at Huelva train station in Huelva, Spain, on Sunday. At least 21 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the derailment of two high-speed trains in the municipality of Adamuz in Cordoba. Photo by Alberto Diaz/EPA Jan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands of protesters killed: What happens next?

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has shocked the world by admitting thousands were killed in anti-regime protests. Khamenei has put the blame squarely on the US President Donald Trump, tagging him as a "criminal" instigator. Human right group HRANA reported 3,000+ dead, 24,000 detained »»»

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RT 2h

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops to control Minnesota riots – WaPo

The Pentagon has ordered approximately 1,500 active-duty US troops to prepare for a possible deployment to quell unrest in Minnesota, the Washington Post wrote on Sunday, citing defense officials. Months of demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area spiked s»»»

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BBC 2h

India's thriving online delivery platforms face a year of reckoning

Last week, the Indian government asked e-commerce companies to stop 10-minute deliveries - drawing the curtain on a much-trumpeted promise by start-ups to provide groceries, food, grooming and even home repair services at lightning speeds in India. The diktat follows a New Year's Eve strike by some»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Jhansi horror: Live-in partner killed, body burnt in trunk

Police in Uttar Pradesh are searching for a retired railway employee accused of killing his live-in partner, burning her body inside a metal trunk, and dumping the ashes in a river to destroy evidence. According to NDTV, the victim—identified as Preeti (35)—was allegedly murdered earlier this month»»»

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Gulf News 2h

$1 billion buys permanent seat on Trump’s Gaza peace board

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited By CARA ANNA and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a new body of world leaders meant to ov»»»

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BBC 2h

Boy fighting for life after being mauled by shark in Australia

A 12-year-old boy in Australia is fighting for his life after being attacked by a large shark while swimming in the Sydney Harbour. The boy and his group of friends were jumping off a six-metre rock ledge at Shark Beach, in the Sydney suburb of Vaucluse, when the attack happened on Sunday. He susta»»»

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BBC 3h

China hits 2025 economic growth target as exports boom

China's economy grew by 5% last year, as record exports helped the world's second largest economy meet its annual target. Beijing had set a goal of "around 5%" economic growth in 2025, despite struggles to boost domestic spending and a prolonged property crisis. China reported the world's largest-e»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gold and silver hit record highs on fresh tariff fears

Gold and silver prices hit record highs Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit several top European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland, sparking fresh trade war fears. A rush into safe havens in early Asian trade saw gold hit a peak of $4,»»»

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BBC 3h

Vietnam's Communist Party congress meets to pick new leaders​

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is set to meet to pick new leaders and set key targets for the young, fast-growing economy. The congress, held every five years, is where the one-party state's highest-level decisions are made, from economic and foreign policy direction, to the selection of party le»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Pax Silica: What the new AI tech bloc means for the UAE, global economy

Dubai: The US has launched a new tech alliance to shape how the AI economy is built. It is called the Pax Silica Initiative, also known as the Silicon Declaration. The project began in December 2025 and sits at the heart of Washington’s new technology strategy. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Rain, dust and high winds forecast across the UAE

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain unsettled through midweek, with fluctuating cloud cover, periods of light rain, strengthening winds and increasingly rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today, skies are expected to be partly cloudy to cl»»»

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RT 3h

Trump’s new tariffs on NATO allies cause crack in GOP

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on NATO allies who sent troops to Greenland has led to dissent among top Republicans in Congress. On Friday, Trump imposed import duties on goods from eight European NATO nations after they sent small military contingents to the Arctic island i»»»

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RT 3h

Trump taking Greenland would be ‘nail in NATO’s coffin’ – senior analyst

US President Donald Trump’s acquisition of Greenland without Denmark’s consent would have far-reaching consequences for NATO itself, Mats Nilsson, a senior analyst at the Dissident Club, told RT on Sunday. ”It would be another nail in NATO’s coffin,” he warned. “If the United States were to grab Gr»»»

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UPI 3h

EU ambassadors hold emergency meeting on Trump's Greenland tariffs - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on rural healthcare in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday. On Saturday, he threatened to impose tariffs on eight NATO nations. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- European Union ambassadors »»»

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BBC 3h

My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

Foday Musa looked broken as he listened to the last voice message he received from his son. It is 76 seconds long and the young man sounds desperate. He is crying, begging for his father's help. "It's so hard to hear. Hearing his voice hurts me," Musa told BBC Africa Eye, which was given exclusive »»»

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Gulf News 3h

'Line has been crossed': European countries rally against US tariffs over Greenland

Brussels: The transatlantic rift over Greenland deepened remarkably on Sunday as Europe mounted a rare, unified rebuke to punitive tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. In the strongest coordinated response so far, the eight countries directly targeted by the proposed tariffs — Denmark, Fi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

South Africa flood kills at least 30: National disaster over severe weather declared

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: South Africa declared a national disaster Sunday over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country's north, damaged thousands of homes and washed away roads and bridges. The declaration was made by the head of the National Disaster Manageme»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Nato chief Rutte speaks with Trump over Greenland, to meet US President

Brussels: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Sunday (local time) spoke with US President Donald Trump on the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic, amid Washington's threat to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark and European Union countries. Mark Rutte also informed that he will meet U»»»

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BBC 4h

Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84

A huge explosion at a factory in northern China has killed two people and injured 84 others, with five people still missing, state media reported. The blast happened at around 15:00 local time (07:00 GMT) Sunday at Baogang United Steel plant in Inner Mongolia, causing noticeable tremors in the area»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens

The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum. Also Read: Wealth inequality ‘out of control,’ with billionaires' fortun»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Storm Ada (Nokaen) 'weakens' into a tropical depression as it makes a 'loop'

On January 19, 2026, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Tropical Storm Ada, internationally known as Nokaen, has weakened into a tropical depression. The latest satellite imagery from the Himawari-8 IR1, captured at 4:30 am PHT, »»»

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BBC 5h

Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos

Apart from the snow and the temperature Greenland does not have much in common with the Swiss alps. But the fight for the future of the island looms over the gathering of world leaders and businesses at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week. Indeed the timing of Donald Trump's extraordinary thre»»»

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BBC 5h

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

As President Donald Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers. For these ships, which can sail through seas covered in solid ice, the US has gone to the world expert – Finland. Temperatures are sub-ze»»»

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BBC 5h

Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring

When one-time Democrat Sam Negron headed to the polls to cast a ballot for Donald Trump in 2024, he did so with one thing on his mind above all - the economy. "I didn't like paying $7 for eggs," said Negron, a Pennsylvania state constable in the majority-Latino city of Allentown. "But basically it »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Etihad Rail may change how far UAE residents are willing to live

Dubai: A daily commute has always shaped where people live in the UAE. Until now, that choice has been defined by traffic patterns and accessibility. Passenger services on Etihad Rail are expected to redraw that map in ways that reach far beyond transport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

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Boy 'fighting for life' after Sydney shark attack

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being mauled by a large shark in Sydney Harbour, Australian police said Monday. The marine predator struck on Sunday afternoon while the boy and his friends were jumping into the water off the harbour's Shark Beach. Also In This Package D»»»

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