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Gold Breaks $4,800 an Ounce

Washington, Jan. 21 (SANA) Gold prices hit a new record high , on Wednesday breaking above the $4,800-per-ounce level. This was supported by strong safe-haven demand and a weaker U.S. dollar. According to CNBC, spot gold rose 2.2 per cent to $4,868.10 per ounce. U.S. gold futures for February deliv»»»

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Ex-PM Han sentenced to 23 yrs in prison for playing key role in insurrection - UPI.com

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, seen arriving at Seoul Central District Court, was sentenced to 23 years in prison on insurrection charges Wednesday for his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law. Photo by Yonhap Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

Nara, Japan: The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, as the judge declared the broad-daylight assassination "despicable and extremely malicious". The shooting more than three years ago forced a reckoning in a country w»»»

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Al Awsat 9m

Another Train Crashes in Spain, Killing at Least 1 Person

Commuter rail service in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region was suspended Wednesday after a Barcelona commuter train crashed the night before, Spanish authorities said. At least one person died in the Barcelona-area crash, and 37 others were injured as crews worked at night to complete the rescu»»»

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Sputnik 13m

Trump Warns EU's ‘Trade Bazooka’ to Ricochet, Vows Response From US

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Anything Europe does against the United States will ricochet back, US President Donald Trump said. On January 17, Trump announced that he would impose additional 10% tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland starting Febr»»»

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Sputnik 13m

Ukraine Plan Announcement in Davos Derailed Over US-EU Greenland Row - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The planned announcement in Davos of a plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine worth $800 billion has been postponed amid disagreements between the United States and Europe over Greenland and the United States-proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, media reported, citing officials. Eur»»»

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Al Manar 22m

Araghchi Vows Firm Response to Organized Violence

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran “will respond with full force” following recent violence and riots in the country. In an article published in the Wall Street Journal, Araghchi refuted what he described as a wave of false news disseminated by Western media regar»»»

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Al Awsat 23m

France Asks for a NATO Exercise in Greenland, Is Ready to Participate

France has asked for a ​NATO exercise in Greenland and is ready to contribute to it, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Wednesday. News of the request comes ‌as US ‌President Donald ‌Trump barrels ⁠into ​Davos, ‌Switzerland, on Wednesday, where he is likely to use the World Economic »»»

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Al Awsat 23m

Egyptian President Says Palestinian Cause Remains Top Priority

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday said the Palestinian cause is still “at the forefront of priorities” in the Middle East. He told a panel at Davos that resolving Palestinian cause “is the core of regional stability, and a cornerstone to achieve a just and comprehensive peace.” T»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

Israel’s Netanyahu Agrees to Join Trump’s Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board’s executive committee. The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overse»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Is Musk serious about buying Europe’s biggest budget airline?

Dubai: Elon Musk has publicly floated the idea of buying Ryanair, turning a heated online exchange with the airline’s outspoken chief executive into a moment that briefly jolted Europe’s aviation sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The suggestion followed a row bet»»»

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UPI 45m

Netanyahu accepts Trump's invitation to join Board of Peace - UPI.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, December 29, 2025. On Wednesday, Netanyahu's office said the prime minister has accepted Trump's invitation to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace. File Photo via»»»

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RT 49m

Danish MEP tells Trump to ‘f**k off’

A Danish member of the European Parliament launched a profanity-laced attack on US President Donald Trump during a debate on Greenland on Tuesday, accusing the EU of failing to stand up to Washington’s renewed claims over the self-governing Arctic island. Anders Vistisen, a member of the Danish Peo»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Record 387 exhibitors participate in UMEX and SimTEX 2026 as UAE-made drones steal spotlight

The seventh and largest to date edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2026, held in Abu Dhabi, is witnessing record-breaking participation by leading innovators, decision-makers, and leaders from the civil, commercial, and defense sect»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Gunman Jailed for Life in Killing of Japan Ex-PM Abe

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, as the judge declared the broad-daylight assassination "despicable and extremely malicious". The shooting more than three years ago forced a reckoning in a country with little ex»»»

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BBC 1h

'Minor electrical issue' on Air Force One delays Trump Davos visit

Donald Trump's presidential plane has been forced to turn back shortly after departing for Switzerland, where he is due to address world leaders later on Wednesday. Air Force One was grounded due to a "minor electrical issue", according to the White House. Journalists travelling with the president »»»

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TAP 1h

Scattered, occasionally heavy thundery rain in extreme north-west

Tunis, January 21 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be partly to very cloudy with scattered rain and temporary thunderstorms affecting the northern regions, before gradually spreading to the central areas and locally to the south. Rainfall may...»»»

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Detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, his party says

The health of detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has "reached a critical and deteriorating state," his party says, after he was taken overnight to a medical facility in the capital, Kampala. The 69-year-old politician was driven to a private medical facility under "heavy secur»»»

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TAP 1h

Head of State visits families of Moknine flood victims

Tunis, January 21 (TAP) – President of the Republic Kais Saied paid a visit on Tuesday evening to the town of Moknine in the governorate of Monastir, which is mourning the death of four residents following the floods that struck the...»»»

Al Awsat 1h

China’s Vice Premier Tells Davos World Cannot Revert to 'Law of the Jungle'

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng warned Tuesday the world must not revert to the "law of the jungle", speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos as Washington steps up its bid to take Greenland. "A select few countries should not have privileges based on self-interest, and the world cannot revert »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Man kills girlfriend, hides body in suitcase, and tries to smuggle it out of Kuwait

Dubai: Kuwait’s Court of Appeals has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of murdering his girlfriend in Rumaithiya suburb and concealing her body in a suitcase in an attempt to smuggle it out of the country. According to local media reports, the ruling, which was issued following a hearin»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board's executive committee. The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders over»»»

Gulf News 1h

Philippines' gas jackpot off Palawan — why Malampaya East-1 is an energy game-changer

Manila: Picture this electric fantasy: no more blackouts, lower electricity bills in the Philippines. Even more fantastic: lesser fuel imports and billions in state revenues. That's the charged promise of Malampaya Phase 4, as confirmed by East-1 gas well jackpot announced recently. It's a blockbus»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, Jan. 21: CDC confirms first U.S. case of COVID-19 - UPI.com

On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the United States' first known case of novel coronavirus -- what would later come to be known as COVID-19. 1 of 9 | A woman wears a mask covering her mouth and nose while walking through the subway on January 27, 2020, »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump to be 'about three hours late' to Davos after plane incident: Bessent

Davos, Switzerland: US President Donald Trump will be about three hours late to Davos on Wednesday after an electrical issue on Air Force One forced him to change planes, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "I believe President Trump is going to be about three hours late. I haven't seen the upda»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QNB Group becomes first and only bank in MEA in 2026 to surpass $10bn in brand value

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has become the first bank in the region to exceed a banking brand value of $10bn, a major milestone driven by constant strong financial performance and robust sustained growth. QNB has seen the value of i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Commercial Bank launches CB Multicurrency Mastercard Platinum Prepaid Card

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank launched CB Multi, a unique and fully digital Multicurrency Mastercard Platinum Prepaid Card, across Qatar. The new payment product will enable customers to load multiple currencies onto a single card, making it easier to manage their expenses when traveling abroad. Any»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Presidential adviser Burnete: Romania must reach development level of Central Europe

Romania has the largest and most significant delegation to Davos it has ever had, presidential advisor Radu Burnete said on Tuesday.The Romanian delegation participating in the World Forum in Davos is made up of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, the Minister of Investments and European Pr»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Dan announces start of analysis regarding implications of 'Board of Peace' in relation to commitments assumed by Romania

President Nicusor Dan welcomed, on Tuesday, the initiative of the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, to promote international peace and security and announced that he had started "an in-depth process of analyzing the content and implications of the Board of Peace Charter" in o»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Aoun Stresses Keenness on Keeping Lebanon out of 'Suicidal Adventures'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed on Tuesday that his country has "cleaned vast areas south of the Litani River of illegal weapons". Speaking to the diplomatic corps, he added that the plan to impose to state monopoly over arms and control over all of Lebanese territories "has been unpreceden»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emirates to build new cabin crew village for 12,000 staff at Dubai Investments Park

Dubai: Emirates Airline has signed an agreement to develop a new, purpose-built Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park, marking a multi-billion-dirham investment to support the airline’s expanding workforce and long-term operational plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Most EU Countries Reject US Invitation to Join Board of Peace for Gaza

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most EU countries have rejected the US invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, media reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation. Many in Europe fear that the initiative proposed by the United States is intended to sideline the UN as a forum for resol»»»

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UPI 2h

Halligan steps aside after judge bars her from claiming U.S. attorney role - UPI.com

Lindsey Halligan, former attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, has left the office of U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. File Photo by Al Drago/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Lindsey Halligan has stepped aside from the U.S. attorney role, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday night»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

‘Holistic approach key to combating drug-related risks’

Doha, Qatar: Chief of the UNODC Regional Centre for Combating Cybercrime in Doha Mustafa Ünal Erten, has underscored the growing challenges posed by drug-related risks, particularly in times of social and economic crises, and the crucial role of technology and social support systems in addressing t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Arabic Book Award to honour third edition winners on Jan 27

Doha, Qatar: The Arabic Book Award announced during a press conference held at the Qatar Press Centre on Monday that the awards ceremony for the winners of its third edition will be held on January 27. The event will be held under the patronage of, and in cooperation with, the Qatar National Commis»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Syrian Military, SDF Announce New Truce After Guards Leave Camp Housing ISIS Families

Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) abandoned a camp Tuesday in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the ISIS group, and the Syrian military said that allowed detainees to escape. Hours later, the Syrian government and the SDF announced a new four-day truce a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Udaipur car crash: Four teens dead, six injured

A car crash in Udaipur, India, saw the death of four teens and six others badly wounded on Saturday, reported The Times of India. At least one of the vehicles was travelling at 120km/h when they collided on the old Ahmedabad bypass. The impact left both cars in terrible shape; several riders were t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

EAA Foundation empowers youth to lead climate action across MENA

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks the International Day of Education on January 24, 2026, the role of young people in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future is taking centre stage across the Middle East and North Africa. Observed globally under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Ed»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Gaza Committee Faces Israeli Hurdles as it Seeks Pressure from Mediators

The committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip has begun work in Cairo, but its planned entry into the enclave has been blocked by Israel, a move mediators are seeking to head off as part of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that began in mid-January and has drawn objections »»»

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Sputnik 3h

EU Has Two Tools to Counter US Pressure, But Lacks Unity and Guts – French Politician

The EU is reportedly weighing its so-called “bazooka” option—the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)—after Washington slapped tariffs over Greenland, with France leading the initiative. But are they really ready to take on the US? "The EU could adopt this coming Thursday the exclusion of US firms from E»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What’s behind the sudden surge in Dubai gold prices

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Wednesday, pushing retail rates to fresh highs and underlining how global political and financial stress is feeding directly into local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety climbed to Dh582.25 per gram, up »»»

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BBC 3h

Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown

Warning: this story contains graphic content which some readers might find distressing Hundreds of photos revealing the faces of those killed during Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests have been leaked to BBC Verify. The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, rev»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar to continue supporting UNRWA materially, morally and politically: MoFA Spokesperson

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar will continue supporting UNRWA materially, morally, and politically. “We call on our international partners and the international community as a wh»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

‘Qatar a cornerstone of Boeing’s Middle East defence strategy’

Doha, Qatar: Boeing views its partnership with Qatar as one of its most strategically important relationships worldwide, with cooperation extending well beyond aircraft platforms to long-term sustainment, technology development and workforce investment. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Naval commanders conference at DIMDEX explores maritime security challenges

Doha, Qatar: As part of the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened yesterday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts and academics to addre»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Rights forum urges stronger measures to address drug-related risks

Doha, Qatar: The Fourth National Human Rights Forum opened yesterday in Doha under the theme “Human Rights at the Heart of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions,” spotlighting the need to strengthen national responses to traditional drug-related threats amid emerging d»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Türkiye’s Erdogan Says Discusses Syria, Gaza with Trump in 'Very Good' Call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza in a call with US President Donald Trump, his office said on Wednesday, as Syria's ​Türkiye-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes. Syria's government this week seize»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Board of Peace charts a path forward, collective efforts needed to ensure lasting stability: PM

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that peacebuilding is a continuous process rather than a single agreement, stressing that the proposed Board of Peace offers a clear path forward as outlined by President Tru»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Air Force One Returns to Washington Area Due to Minor Electrical Issue, White House Says

President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified “a minor elec»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Trump on His Way to Davos, Where His Quest to Own Greenland Could Overshadow His Other Goals

President Donald Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies and overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of global elites to addr»»»

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