24 News Agency 1m

Heavy mining equipment delivered to Togolok gold deposit - | 24.KG

Another shipment of specialized heavy mining equipment has been delivered to Togolok gold deposit, developed by Kumtor Operating Company. According to the company, the equipment is intended for complex development work at the mine, which is considered a strategically important project for Kyrgyzsta»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5m

Prime minister receives US Development Finance Corporation CEO

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ben Black, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed relations and di»»»

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Novinite 7m

Bulgaria to Invest Nearly 310 Million Euros in Enterprise Modernization in 2026

The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) plans to allocate close to 310 million euros for the technological modernization and renewal of Bulgarian businesses in 2026. The funding will be distributed across five measures under the Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Program (CIE), the m»»»

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Gulf News 8m

She dreamed of a future. Shot from close range: Iran’s protests are killing its youth

Dubai: A 23-year-old university student was shot in the head “from close range” during Iran’s anti-government protests, a human rights group said, as fresh details emerged of a violent crackdown that has left hundreds dead across the country. Rubina Aminian, a textile and fashion design student at »»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Saudi Industrial Production Index Records Highest Growth Since Early 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index posted a year-on-year increase of 10.4 percent in November 2025, compared with the same month a year earlier, marking its highest growth rate since the beginning of 2023, according to preliminary data. On a monthly basis, however, the index declined by 0.7»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Saudi Arabia Consolidates Its Position Among the World’s Top 20 Economies in 2026

As the global financial landscape is reshaped by accelerating geopolitical shifts, economic data show that Saudi Arabia has firmly consolidated its place among the world’s 20 largest economies in 2026. This standing reflects the success of Vision 2030 in diversifying income sources and expanding gr»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Nepal's unemployed youth scramble for election jobs

Kathmandu: Tens of thousands of young Nepalis have applied for temporary jobs policing upcoming elections, the first polls since a youth-led uprising spotlighted the Himalayan nation's economic woes. Nepal estimated it suffered losses of about $586 million and that nearly 15,000 people lost their j»»»

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Naharnet 13m

Israeli strikes kill 1 in South as Aoun says arms have become a burden

The Israeli army carried out several strikes on southern Lebanon on Sunday, killing one person, according to Lebanese authorities, with the Israeli military saying it targeted a Hezbollah militant and alleged infrastructure. The strikes came days after the Lebanese military said it had completed di»»»

24 News Agency 13m

Marat Imankulov: More has been done in five years than in previous decades - | 24.KG

Former State Secretary of Kyrgyzstan Marat Imankulov gave an interview to Birinchi Radio, in which he summed up the performance of the current authorities and spoke about key changes in the areas of security, economy, and public administration. According to the former state secretary, society is ac»»»

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24 News Agency 13m

More than 100 professions in Kyrgyzstan to receive special work schedules - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a list of categories of specialists with a special nature of work, as well as the duration of their working hours. The corresponding resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, its purpose is to legally»»»

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BBC 15m

'Are You Dead?': The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

A new bleak-sounding app has taken China by storm. Named "Are You Dead?" the concept is simple. You need to check in with it every two days – clicking a large button – to confirm that you are alive. If not, it will get in touch with your appointed emergency contact and inform them that you may be i»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Prime Minister meets CEO of US International Development Finance Corporation

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received on Monday the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation HE Ben Black, during his visit to the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relat»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

This new crash test dummy could keep women safer in car accidents

Bald, faceless and empirically lifelike, this dummy may not be much to look at. But experts say it is a quantum leap forward in a decades-long effort to make cars safer for women. In November, regulators unveiled THOR-05F - short for “Test device for Human Occupant Restraint, 5th-percentile Female”»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Prime Minister meets US Under Secretary Helberg

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received today, January 12, 2026, HE Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs of the United States of America, who is currently visiting the country. During th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 17m

Fever expands to Qatar, strengthening nation's position as a global hub for culture, sports, and live experiences

DOHA: Fever, the world's leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, announcedits strategic expansion into Qatar. This milestone underscores the country's growing momentum as a global hub for innovation, major events, and cutting-edge experiential entertainment. Fever's ex»»»

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Kathimerini 20m

Café faces backlash over AI image of late TV host

A café in Messini, Peloponnese, is facing criticism for using an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image of the late television host Giorgos Papadakis in an advertisement, showing him enjoying coffee “from the gates of heaven” just days after his death. Papadakis, one of Greece’s most familiar»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Landmark Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case Opens at UN’s Top Court

A landmark case ​accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against minority Muslim Rohingya opened at the United Nations' top court on Monday. It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice will hear in full in more than a decade. The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, »»»

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24 News Agency 26m

Union of Cinematographers of Kyrgyzstan has new Chairman - | 24.KG

People’s Artist of Kyrgyzstan, actor, and director Busurman Odurakaev has been elected Chairman of the Union of Cinematographers. The Union reported. According to it, the decision was made at the 29th Congress of the Union, which took place on January 10. Busurman Odurakaev replaced Taalaibek Kulme»»»

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24 News Agency 26m

Section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek opened to traffic - | 24.KG

Following the completion of four pedestrian underpasses, a section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue from Semetey Street to Masaliev Avenue has been opened to traffic. The press service of the City Hall announced. Each underpass is 33.5 meters long and 4 meters wide. Finishing work inside the underpasses,»»»

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Gulf News 27m

CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy aftermarket facility in Riyadh

On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East’s first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China — the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh — strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region’s shift toward cleaner energy systems»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Global entertainment platform Fever makes Qatar debut

Doha, Qatar: Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, announces its strategic expansion into Qatar. This milestone underscores the country’s growing momentum as a global hub for innovation, major events, and cutting-edge experiential entertainment. Fe»»»

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Sputnik 34m

Ovechkin Extends NHL Scoring Record to 917 in Caps' Loss to Nashville Predators

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin scored the 917th goal of his National Hockey League (NHL) regular season career, extending the league's all-time scoring record. Ovechkin scored in an away game against the Nashville Predators. The game ended with a 3-2 victory for t»»»

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Novinite 34m

Survey: GERB Leads If Elections in Bulgaria Were Held Today, Nearly One in Five Voters Undecided

If a parliamentary vote were held at this moment, GERB would again emerge as the leading political force in Bulgaria with 18.1 percent support. These are the findings of a nationally representative survey conducted by Market Links. "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) ranks second »»»

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Novinite 34m

Bulgaria: PM Zhelyazkov Returns Mandate to President Radev, Calls for March Elections

Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov received a mandate from President Rumen Radev on Monday to form a new GERB-led government, but he immediately returned it unfulfilled, effectively completing the first stage in the post-resignation procedure. The next step will involve offering the»»»

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Business-review 37m

Romania’s trade deficit slightly narrows as exports outpace import growth

Romania’s exports rose by 3.9% in the first 11 months of 2025 to EUR 89.42 billion, while imports increased by 2.6% to EUR 119.19 billion compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In November 2025, FOB (free on board) exports amounted to»»»

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24 News Agency 38m

Death of Kyrgyz woman in Malta: Body repatriation issue being resolved - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a statement regarding the death of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in Malta. According to the ministry, after receiving official information from the Maltese side, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Italy established contact with the competent authorities of Malta»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Google's Gemini seeks edge in AI for online shopping

Washington, United States: Google on Sunday unveiled a new iteration of its professional Gemini AI suite geared toward online retail, seeking to create seamless interactions for shoppers from product searches to customer service. Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience (CX) will "use complex reas»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 45m

GERB-UDF Floor Leader: We Have Absolute Grounds to Declare We Want to Continue Governing

GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov said that his parliamentary group “has absolute grounds to declare that it wants to continue governing.” In a live Facebook broadcast on Monday, he said that “after such difficult governance, GERB is the leading political force.” Borissov argued that thanks to h»»»

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Sputnik 46m

Iran Ready for Talks With US, But on Equal Terms - Iranian Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran is ready for negotiations with the United States, but they must be based on mutual respect, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday. "As I have said many times before, we are also ready for negotiations, but honest ones, on equal positions and with mutual re»»»

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Sputnik 47m

US Should Not Use Russia, China as Excuse to Promote Its Interests in Arctic - Beijing

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing does not agree with the United States using Russia or China as an excuse to promote its interests in the Arctic, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday. "We do not agree that the United States uses China or Russia as an excuse to advance its own int»»»

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Sputnik 47m

Trump Says US Revenues From Ukraine's Mineral Resources to Exceed $350Bln

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has said that US revenues from access to Ukraine's mineral resources will significantly exceed $350 billion. "As you know, [former US President] Sleepy Joe Biden gave $350 billion to Ukraine, and got nothing for it. I got rare earth back. I got - I t»»»

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Sputnik 47m

Oil Majors Eye Venezuela as US Pushes $100B Investment Drive

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Energy giant Shell has expressed its readiness to resume investments in Venezuela's oil industry, the company told Sputnik. "We are ready to go and looking forward to the investments…," the statement said. Shell left onshore oil operations in Venezuela around 1975-1976, when Vene»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Child-killer Pispirigou’s appeal trial postponed to Sept 2026

The appeal trial of Roula Pispirigou, 36, from the western port city of Patra, for the death of her 9-year-old daughter Georgina has been postponed to September 18, 2026, authorities said. Pispirigou was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for Georgina’s intentional homicide. She has also received »»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: PM Zhelyazkov Returns Mandate to President Radev, Calls for Early March Elections

Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov received a mandate from President Rumen Radev on Monday to form a new GERB-led government, but he immediately returned it unfulfilled, effectively completing the first stage in the post-resignation procedure. The next step will involve offering the»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

India and Germany Sign Deals to Deepen Economic and Security Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met on Monday in western Gujarat state to push for deeper economic and security ties between the South Asian nation and Europe’s largest economy. Modi and Merz held talks in the city of Gandhinagar, where the two countries sig»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Says Working Well with Venezuela’s New Leaders, Open to Meeting

US President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration was working well with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez -- and that he would be open to meeting with her. Trump's upbeat remarks came just over a week after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was seized in a US special forces raid and »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit ends with record turnout

Dubai: The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit concluded in Dubai after three days of discussions on the future of the content creation economy. The event, billed as the world’s largest gathering for digital creators, drew record attendance and strong global online engagement. Mohammad»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

1.7 percent of applicants have below intermediate Kyrgyz language proficiency - | 24.KG

Last year, 57,305 applicants took the state language test as part of the Nationwide Testing, according to a report by the Center for Educational Assessment and Teaching Methods. The results showed the following: Among all students admitted to grant-funded programs in 2025, 46 percent had a high lev»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

State support: Over 12 billion soms allocated to agricultural sector - | 24.KG

Last year, support for Kyrgyzstan’s agricultural sector was significantly expanded: financing for agriculture, processing enterprises, and individual entrepreneurs was provided through five state programs. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported.»»»

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BBC 1h

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted dies at 49

Ai, a female chimpanzee famous for her cognitive skills has died at 49, according to the Japanese institute where she lived. The Kyoto University's Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior said Ai died on 9 January of old age and organ failure and that she was surrounded by staff when »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Protests fueled by US, Zionist entity turned violent with weapons being used - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Protests fueled by US, Zionist entity turned violent with weapons being used 12-01-2026 10:41 AM Latest»»»

UPI 1h

Police, military launch joint probe into N. Korea's claim of drone incursion - UPI.com

People watch a TV news report on North Korea's claims of drone incursions by South Korea being aired at Seoul Station in central Seoul on Sunday. Photo by Yonhap Police and military officials launched a joint investigation Monday to investigate North Korea's claims of drone incursions across the in»»»

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UPI 1h

Meta removes 500,000 youth accounts under Australia's new social media ban - UPI.com

People pose for a picture at a sign on the Meta campus In Menlo Park, Cali., on Friday, October 28, 2022. On Sunday, the company announced that it had removed more than 500,000 accounts from its platforms to comply with Australia's ban on those under the age of 16 using social media. File Photo by »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB-UDF Immediately Returns Cabinet-Forming Mandate

Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov returned an exploratory mandate to form a new Cabinet on behalf of GERB-UDF immediately after receiving it from President Rumen Radev on Monday. "Your resignation in the wake of the mass protests across the country was an act of wisdom and responsibility," R»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President to Hand Government-forming Mandate to Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria "In the Coming Days"

President Rumen Radev said Monday that a government-forming mandate will be handed over to the second-largest parliamentary group Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) "in the coming days". Earlier in the day Radev handed over the first exploratory mandate to form a cabinet to GERB-UDF »»»

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BBC 1h

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness. He also shared the award for Best African Collabo»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Australian Firefighters Warn of ‘High-Risk’ Bushfire Season

Australian firefighters warned people on Monday to prepare for more bushfires in a "high-risk" summer, after blazes killed one person and incinerated more than 350 buildings in the southeast. Weather conditions have eased since strong winds and temperatures topping 40C fed dozens of wildfires in so»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hamas Postpones Election of Political Bureau Chief Indefinitely

Senior sources within Hamas said the movement has decided to postpone the election of the head of its political bureau, which had been scheduled to take place within the first ten days of January. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the decision to delay the vote was taken “until further notice,”»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Trump Weighing Tough Response to Iran, Araghchi Says Country ‘Not Seeking War’

President Donald Trump said the US may meet Iranian officials and was in contact with the opposition, as he weighed a range of strong responses including military options to escalating unrest posing one of the biggest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Iranian Revolution Meanwhile, Iran’s f»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New Dh5 million fund targets creators shaping family and social values

Dubai: A new Dh5 million Social Content Fund has been launched in the UAE to support digital creators specialising in family and social issues, marking a significant expansion of the country’s media ecosystem. The initiative was announced on the sidelines of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Foll»»»

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