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World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan: 43 types of competitions included in program - | 24.KG

The program of the upcoming World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan includes 43 types of competitions. Kazybek Moldazhiev, director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technology, Culture, Sp»»»

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Natural Resources Ministry assesses atmospheric impact of waste processing plant - | 24.KG

Specialists from the Environmental Monitoring Department have collected samples of industrial emissions from the waste processing plant located at the Bishkek City Sanitary Landfill. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the purpos»»»

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UAE weather forecast: Winds strengthen midweek, calmer skies by Friday

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are turning cooler and more unsettled today, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies over coastal and northern areas and a chance of light rainfall during the morning. Temperatures are easing slightly, particularly in western regions, while rising humidity overni»»»

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Pilot solar power generation project with energy storage system launched - | 24.KG

A presentation of a pilot project introducing a solar photovoltaic system with an energy storage system (BESS) in the commercial sector was held in Bishkek. The project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, the fa»»»

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Kyrgyzstan to receive $30 million loan to prevent pandemics - | 24.KG

At a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, members of the Zhogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading a financing agreement under One Health program to prevent pandemics, ensure the resilience of food systems, and promote healthy ecosystems in»»»

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Spain's train derailment death toll climbs to 40 as investigators search for answers - UPI.com

A screen grab from a video made available by the Spanish Civil Guard shows agents gathering evidence at the site of the wreckage where, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at least 40 people died after a high-speed train carrying more than 300 passengers derailed and collided with another train traveling »»»

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Gulf News 48m

Fragrance World reaches historic milestone in over 150 countries

Dubai: The global fragrance house Fragrance World marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its presence in more than 150 countries with a grand opening ceremony at Expo City Dubai. The journey of Fragrance World traces back to 1988, when its Founder and Chairman, Poland Moosa, established his f»»»

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Spain begins 3 days of mourning as train crash toll rises to 40

Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate. The crash late on Sunday is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of tr»»»

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Trade 'bazooka': How Europe could retaliate against Trump's aggressive Greenland push, tariff threats

As US President Donald Trump has escalated a standoff with Europe over his aggressive push to take control of Greenland — a move that is straining Nato unity and reviving fears of a transatlantic trade war. Trump has now linked his Greenland campaign to his failure to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize»»»

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UAE categorically denies allegations and false claims linking it to the discovery of weapons in Yemen’s Mukalla

The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates has categorically denied the claims and misleading allegations made during a press conference held by Hadramout Governor Salem Al-Hanbashi, regarding the purported discovery of quantities of weapons and explosives allegedly linked to the UAE at Al»»»

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BBC 1h

Goodbye gator, see you later: San Francisco mourns its beloved albino alligator

Claude wasn't much of a talker, he barely moved, and never wore a costume to entice his audience - but on Sunday, hundreds gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the life and legacy of the city's beloved albino alligator. A New Orleans-style brass band, a gator-shaped eight-foot-long white sourdoug»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Building the AI moat: The Middle East’s long game in artificial intelligence

In recent decades, the geography of innovation has followed a familiar pattern. Breakthrough technologies have tended to emerge from a small handful of ecosystems, most notably the United States, with China rising rapidly over the past decade by pairing scale with state-backed ambition. From semico»»»

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Republicans, Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression: What can Congress do?

WASHINGTON: Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office. Also Read: Nato chief Rutte speaks with Trump over »»»

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Harvard India Conference to spotlight PV Sindhu, Shashi Tharoor

Washington: The 23rd India Conference at Harvard, a major student-led global forum examining India’s rise across business, policy and culture, will bring together leading voices from sport, politics and the creative industries in Boston next month, with Olympic champion P.V. Sindhu, parliamentarian»»»

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BBC 2h

Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in New South Wales in 48 hours

A surfer has been bitten by a shark, in what is the fourth attack along Australia's New South Wales (NSW) coastline in under 48 hours. The man suffered minor cuts after a shark bit through his board near Crescent Head on Tuesday morning. A young surfer had a similarly lucky escape at Dee Why Beach »»»

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UPI 3h

Geomagnetic storm may make Northern Lights visible in U.S. Monday, Tuesday - UPI.com

A geomagnetic storm that occurred on Sunday may make the Northern Lights visible on Monday or Tuesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A geomagnetic storm that occurred on Sunday may make the Northern Lights vis»»»

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BBC 3h

Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Renowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness. He came from a long line of wood carvers from the Yoruba people, and took the tradition from his birthplace of Osogbo in the country's south-west to the global art space. Ak»»»

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UPI 3h

Prince Harry in London for court case against Daily Mail publisher - UPI.com

Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice for the first day of the trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Monday. Prince Harry will give his evidence on Thursday and the case itself is expected to last several weeks. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Pr»»»

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BBC 3h

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Jake Leguee is a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since his grandfather bought the 17,000 acres in 1956, the Leguee family has grown canola, wheat, flax and green lentils. As a child, he watched his father and grandfather spending hours riding their tractor to sow seeds and spray cr»»»

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Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed

When campaigning to become president for the second time, Donald Trump made improving the economy a central part of his pitch to voters. One year after returning to the White House, we asked voters about that promise. What do they think of the state of the economy? Are their lives better today than»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says not thinking 'purely of peace' in Greenland push

Donald Trump warned he no longer feels obliged to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel prize, in a message published Monday, as the US president ramped up his campaign to take over Greenland. In an extraordinary text message sent to Norway's prime minister, Trump questioned Denma»»»

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Beyond Carrefour: How HyperMax, Faces, Tryano, Tribe of 6 changes how you shop

Dubai: The Gulf’s biggest retail groups have been quietly rewriting their business models. International franchises once symbolized scale and credibility across the GCC. Today, home-grown brands increasingly sit at the center of expansion plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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TAP 4h

Country’s overall situation focus of meeting between President of Republic and PM

Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied discussed the country’s overall situation during his meeting on Monday at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.The Head of State reiterated that work is continuing without interruption...»»»

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In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey

The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades. Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world. Here ar»»»

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UPI 4h

Whiteout causes 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan - UPI.com

A snow plough moves down Seventh Avenue near Times Square as snow falls in the early morning on Dec. 27 in New York City. Strong winds and snow created whiteout conditions in Michigan Monday, leading to a pileup of more than 100 vehicles and shutting down a portion of Interstate 196. Photo by John »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Death toll rises to 9 in gangsters' attacks on Guatemalan police as state of emergency is declared

GUATEMALA CITY: The death toll from suspected gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police rose to nine Monday, as Guatemalans awoke to heavier security and curtailed rights after President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency. The violence started Saturday when inmates seized control of three»»»

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Afghanistan: Seven, including a Chinese national killed in hotel blast in Kabul

Kabul: Seven people, including a Chinese national, were killed in a blast at a hotel in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw area in Afghanistan, officials said. Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said that the blast occurred at the joint restaurant of Chinese Muslims and Afghans called "Chinese Noodle." He ad»»»

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Gunmen kidnap 163 worshippers from two Nigerian churches: clergy

Also In This Package US launches deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria: Trump Bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis 'Merry Christmas': Trump launches strike in Nigeria Armed gangs kidnapped at least 163 Christian worshippers after storming two ch»»»

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Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks, analysts warn

VIENNA: In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks. While in recent days US President Donald Trump seemed to have b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QNB sponsors Web Summit Qatar 2026 as diamond partner

Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), is proud to continue as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026. This three-year collaboration reinforces QNB’s role as a key driver of digital innovation and fintech development in Qatar an»»»

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Philippines, Croatia delegates seek new avenues at DIMDEX 2026

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the largest ever hosted by the State of Qatar, has drawn first-time participation from defence delegates from various regions around the world. Among the nations marking their de»»»

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Qatar Football Festival 2026 set to take place this March

Tribune News Network Doha The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for Football Events has announced the Qatar Football Festival 2026, set to take place between 26-31 March. The Festival will include the men’s Finalissima 2026 alongside a series of high-profile international matches with the participat»»»

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BBC 5h

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. A simi»»»

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Family of Belfast man seek answers over Dublin death

The family of a man from Northern Ireland whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year, despite him carrying identification, have said they are seeking answers about what happened to him. The remains of James O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Phoenix Park in Dubli»»»

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PM, Swedish counterpart discuss ways to boost ties

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden HE Ulf Kristersson met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Stockholm on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to »»»

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PM discusses bilateral ties, Palestine issue with Swedish FM, parliament speaker

QNA Stockholm Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm on Monday. Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and st»»»

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GU-Q students bag coveted Schwartzman Scholarship for Master’s degree in China

Tribune News Network Doha Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are preparing to expand their understanding through study in China. Kingwell Ma and Zarrish Ahmed have received fully f»»»

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QF Academic Bridge Programme’s Harvard Model Congress M-E ends

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, concluded the Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2026, held in Education City in collaboration with Harvard University, under the theme ‘Diplomacy in the Age of Innovation’. The event broug»»»

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QF’s Doha Debates reflects on a landmark year of global dialogue, youth engagement

Tribune News Network Doha In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers together to explore ideas shaping today’s most urgent questions––from freedom and justice to identity and belonging. Its r»»»

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Basketball included in QF’s Creating Pathways programme

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has launched basketball as the fourth elite sport in its Creating Pathways programme, with the new addition beginning with an intensive one-week selection camp in which 79 girls participated and 20 were selected to join the programme. The Creating Pathways»»»

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ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS ALGERIAN COUNTERPART

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS ALGERIAN COUNTERPART Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of Algeria Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two s»»»

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MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS Ambassador of Germany

MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS GERMAN AMBASSADOR Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries, a»»»

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NU-Q’s Media Majlis Museum explores ‘Gulf Futurism’ in its spring 2026 expo

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar will present a critical and immersive exploration of the future of the Gulf region in its spring 2026 exhibition, “What’s between, between?” curated by Jack Thomas Taylor, curator of art, media and technology, and»»»

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QRCS, JHCO provide hot mealsto 72,000 people across Gaza

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing Qatari Aid programme for the people of Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new food distribution project for the benefit of 72,000 war-affected and internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Co-implemented by Jordan Ha»»»

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Vodafone partners with Starlink as Qatar’s first B2B reseller of satellite connectivity services

Tribune News Network Doha In a milestone achievement, Vodafone Qatar has become the first reseller of Starlink Satellite’s B2B services in Qatar, following a newly formed partnership that expands its advanced satellite connectivity portfolio. Delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity tailored»»»

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ATTORNEY GENERAL MEETS GCC ATTORNEYS GENERAL, PUBLIC PROSECUTION OFFICIALS

Attorney-General of Qatar HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi on Monday met with a number of officials from the attorneys-general and public prosecution authorities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, on the occasion of their participation in the exchange of visits programme for G»»»

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Al Khulaifi, Japanese official urge Gaza ceasefire implementation

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Monday met with Special Assistant to the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador in charge of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip Okubo Takeshi in Doha. Discussions duri»»»

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Doha Forum announces 2026 theme “Redefining Global Trust”

QNA Davos Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, on Monday announced the theme of its 24th edition, “Redefining Global Trust,” ahead of a panel co-hosted with Foreign Policy at the Invest Qatar Pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switze»»»

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Msar E-system for vehicles with non-Qatari licence plates to be commissioned on February 1

QNA Doha Starting from February 1, 2026, the MSAR E-system for securing insurance coverage for vehicles bearing non-Qatari licence plates will be commissioned. The system is accessible through a smartphone application and a web-based portal, enabling incoming visitors to complete insurance procedur»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Justice ministry holds workshop on governance and change management

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice’s Planning, Quality and Innovation Department wrapped up a workshop on governance and change management, attended by a number of heads and ministry staff. The workshop aimed to enhance a unified understanding of the concept of governance, explain its core principles»»»

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