Naharnet 2m

Syrian defense ministry announces four-day ceasefire with Kurds

Syria's defense ministry announced a four-day ceasefire with Kurdish forces on Tuesday, after an understanding was reached between the two sides on the future of the Kurdish-majority Hasakeh region. The ministry announced a ceasefire "from 8pm (1700 GMT)... lasting four days", saying it was part of»»»

France24 6m

Perspective - Trump's first year has been 'faster and more shocking than expected', expert says

US President Donald Trump's actions during his first year back in office have been "faster and more shocking than we even expected". That's the view of US domestic and foreign policy specialist Laurie Dundon. She told us that Trump's mind is set on the historical legacy he will leave and that he ai»»»

france24.com
France24 6m

Crypto investments and conflicts of interest: Trump's very profitable year in office

Twelve months into Donald Trump’s second presidency, his personal fortune has shot up by at least $3 billion, according to estimates by US media. This is largely due to his family’s crypto ventures, which have attracted wealthy investors and sparked conflict of interest accusations from critics.&nb»»»

france24.com
Gulf News 13m

A road project every month: Dubai’s Dh35b transport plan

Dubai: Dubai is set to embark on a major overhaul of its road infrastructure, with more than 70 new transport projects slated for completion over the next three years, due to to what Dubai government officials say is a vehicle growth rate ten times the global average. In comments made during the Du»»»

gulfnews.com
Tanjug 15m

Vucic meets with Macron in Davos

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Davos on Tuesday, and noted that it was always good and useful to hear what one of the most important European leaders had to say about current challenges. "I came to hear President Macron's speech at the World »»»

tanjug.rs
Sputnik 15m

Russian Special Presidential Envoy Dmitriev Holds Business Meetings in Davos

DAVOS (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, has been holding business meetings in Davos, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. Dmitriev arrived in Davos, where the World E»»»

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Sputnik 15m

Carney Says Canada 'Strongly Opposes' Threat of Tariffs Over Greenland

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada "strongly opposes" the threat of US sanctions on European nations over tensions surrounding the topic of Greenland's future, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday. "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenl»»»

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Sputnik 15m

Board of Peace Can Spread to Other Parts of Planet, Including Ukraine - Lukashenko

MINSK (Sputnik) - The actions of the Gaza Board of Peace could spread to other parts of the planet, including Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday. "I like the idea that this Board of Peace and its actions and opportunities can spread to other parts of the planet," Luk»»»

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Business-review 20m

Dutch government pays EUR 5.7M over stolen Romanian treasures

The Dutch government has paid EUR 5.7 million in connection with a major art theft that took place at the Drents Museum on January 25 last year, in which several Romanian heritage artefacts, including the golden Helmet of Coțofenești, were stolen. The payment was confirmed in a letter sent to the T»»»

business-review.eu
RT 25m

The plunder of Venezuela is the dead end of history

As deplored in the Washington Post, Washington’s recent assault on Venezuela wasn’t just your usual US war of aggression/regime change operation but also served to facilitate a particular kind of insider trading. Or rather, betting: On the so-called ‘prediction’ platform Polymarket, a very well-inf»»»

rt.com
RT 25m

Trump discloses ‘private message’ from Macron

US President Donald Trump has shared what he claimed was a private message from his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. The text, posted to Trump’s Truth Social account, showed the French leader expressing confusion over US objectives regarding Greenland, offering to host a G7 meeting in Paris wit»»»

rt.com
RT 25m

Trump leaks private message from NATO chief

US President Donald Trump has shared what he claimed was a private message from NATO chief Mark Rutte praising his work in global hotspots and pledging to help resolve the Greenland dispute. The message, posted to Trump’s Truth Social account on Tuesday, came shortly after the US president announce»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 26m

How Sheikh Hamdan resets after travel: -110°C ice chamber, sauna, and more

Dubai: When Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai checked his fitness tracker after a recent international trip, the numbers weren't pretty. His Whoop device s»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 27m

Defence Chief Eftimov to Attend NATO Military Committee Meeting in Brussels

Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov will participate in this year's first meeting of the NATO Military Committee, which will be held on January 21 and 22 in Brussels, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The agenda of the forum includes discussions on current issues related to the security situa»»»

bta.bg
Sana 29m

Barrack: Greatest opportunity for Kurds to cooperate with the new government

Washington, Jan.20 (SANA) U.S. special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, said the greatest opportunity for the Kurds in Syria right now lies in this period under the new government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa. “This moment offers a pathway to full integration into a unified Syrian State with citi»»»

sana.sy
UPI 33m

Australia passes gun reform in wake of Bondi Beach shooting - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Jan. 8. During the press conference, Albanese announced the establishment of a royal commission on antisemitism, in response to the Bondi beach terrorist »»»

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France24 35m

Press Review - Will Trump's 'board of peace' in Gaza really rival the UN?

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 20: Donald Trump's "board of peace" in Gaza aims to oversee the peace process between Israel and Hamas, but critics say he intends to create a rival body to the UN. Also, the Italian dailies pay tribute to the "ultimate emperor" of Italian fashion, Valentino, wh»»»

france24.com
Naharnet 38m

Port blast indictment may be issued in two months

Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar might issue his indictment in the case in two months, ad-Diyar newspaper reported on Tuesday. “Bitar is waiting for answers to judicial writs that he had sent abroad through which he requested specific information related to the case,” the daily said»»»

Al Manar 38m

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister: “Israel” must withdraw from the Gaza Strip and allow unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister: “Israel” must withdraw from the Gaza Strip and allow unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid 20-»»»

UPI 45m

Netflix switches Warner Bros. Discovery offer to all cash - UPI.com

Netflix announced Tuesday that it has amended its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Netflix announced Tuesday that it has amended its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer to sweeten the deal for »»»

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Tanjug 52m

Gasic, Belgium's Francken meet in Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met with Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss the political and security situation in the region, potential cooperation and the situation in Kosovo-Metohija. "Gasic stressed that Serbia is committed to military »»»

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Sputnik 52m

A New 1776 to Shake Up Davos? US Split From Globalist Europe Echoes Break From Imperial Britain

US President Donald Trump is heading to Davos, marking his first in-person appearance since 2020. In last year’s speech, Trump signaled a reversal of Washington’s policies toward Europe and lambasted the EU’s “unfair” treatment of the US. What will his message be this year? "I hope that President T»»»

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UPI 1h

Britain grants permission for new mega Chinese embassy in London - UPI.com

A drone image of the site for a controversial, huge new Chinese embassy in London on the site of the former Royal Mint (large complex in foreground) near to the financial district that was approved by the British government on Tuesday. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The British governmen»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Qatar Rejects Israeli Reservations Over Its Role in Gaza ‘Peace Council’

Qatar has dismissed Israeli reservations over its role in the so-called Gaza “Peace Council,” reaffirming its commitment to advancing a ceasefire and humanitarian efforts in the besieged enclave.Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Doha was dismayed by reports»»»

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Sana 1h

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Syria’s unity and sovereignty

Riyadh, Jan.20 (SANA) The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday reaffirmed the importance of preserving Syria’s unity and sovereignty over all of its territory. “The Cabinet welcomes the ceasefire agreement and the integration of SDF into the institutions of the Syrian state,” Minister of Information, Salman bi»»»

sana.sy
RT 1h

EU entrapped by reliance on US gas – Politico 

The EU is becoming increasingly dependent on American natural gas, which is set to account for nearly half of the bloc’s supply by 2030, a shift that risks creating a major vulnerability as relations with Washington deteriorate, Politico has reported. The bloc’s increasing reliance on US-sourced su»»»

rt.com
BNE 1h

UAE ranks 10th globally in soft power index, second in giving

The UAE has been ranked 10th globally in the overall standings of the world's most important soft power report covering 193 countries, with results announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on January 20. »»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia

When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»

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BNE 1h

PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia

When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia

When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia

When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB Will "Leave Mr. Radev to Fight Reality"

GERB will not fight against Rumen Radev or his political entity, GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva told journalists on Tuesday. “GERB will leave Mr. Radev to fight reality,” she added. She was responding to a BTA question about Radev’s resignation and how his participation in elections m»»»

bta.bg
BNE 1h

COMMENT: Tymoshenko back in play as Ukrainian parliamentary politics returns to the fore

Orange Revolution firebrand Yulia Tymoshenko’s sudden re-emergence at the centre of Ukraine’s political scene after she was caught up in a vote-selling scandal  has seen her return to the heart of Ukrainian politics. »»»

intellinews.com
Sputnik 2h

Why EU ‘Has No Alternative’ But to Return to Russian Gas Imports Sooner Than Later

Fears are growing as Europe becomes increasingly dependent on American LNG—once viewed as a safe alternative to Russian gas, but now seen as uncertain amid strained transatlantic relations, according to a media report. With EU–US tensions rising over Ukraine and Greenland, “it is virtually impossib»»»

sputniknews.com
Business-review 2h

Edelman Trust Barometer: Insularity replaces grievance as global trust crisis deepens

The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that grievance has evolved into insularity, with people increasingly withdrawing into social, ideological, and informational bubbles. Seven in ten respondents globally report being unwilling or hesitant to trust someone with different values, views on social i»»»

business-review.eu
UPI 2h

Column: Venezuela lessons for North Korea air defenses - UPI.com

A demonstrator holds a US and Venezuelan flag outside the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Nicolas Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 2h

RAK Police Air Wing reports 18.8% jump in missions: Here is what they achieved

The Air Wing of Ras Al Khaimah Police carried out 233 aerial missions in 2025, marking an 18.8 per cent increase compared to 196 missions in 2024, police said. The missions were conducted by the department’s air wing fleet and covered a wide range of operations, including search and rescue, support»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

New appeal for farmers to call off their roadblock campaign

Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras urged protesting farmers on Tuesday to call off their campaign of blocking key highways and border crossings, saying the government has done its best to meet their demands. Farmers are due to decide later Tuesday on the future of their protests, a day after they »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Syrian media report Israeli occupation forces blew up the “Al-Andalus Cinema” in the city of Quneitra with explosives - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian media report Israeli occupation forces blew up the “Al-Andalus Cinema” in the city of Quneitra with explosives 20-01-2026 16:08 PM L»»»

Al Manar 2h

French president: US competition is intensifying through trade agreements that undermine our interests and aim to subjugate Europe - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe French president: US competition is intensifying through trade agreements that undermine our interests and aim to subjugate Europe 20-01-20»»»

Naharnet 2h

Syria Kurdish official says in communication with Israel and open to support

A senior official in Syria's Kurdish administration said Tuesday that the Kurds were in contact with Israel and were open to support from "any source", amid tensions with Damascus despite a recent deal. "There are certain figures from the side of the Israeli state engaged in communications with our»»»

Sana 2h

Syrian finance minister holds talks with World Bank teams on financial sector reform

Damascus, Jan.20 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh held three separate virtual workshops with technical teams from the World Bank Group last week to discuss key public finance and financial sector reforms, the minister said on Tuesday on his Facebook page. Barnieh said the first w»»»

sana.sy
France24 2h

Trump’s first year back in office: Mass layoffs, deportations and global moves

FRANCE 24 Washington Correspondent Fraser Jackson reviews US President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House. The year began with the creation of DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, which oversaw mass layoffs across federal agencies. Trump also expanded ICE and ordered large-»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UAE president accepts US invitation to join 'Board of Peace'

Dubai, UAE: The UAE's president has accepted an invitation to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", the foreign ministry said Tuesday, the body meant to oversee post-war reconstruction in Gaza. "Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 2h

Varna Gains Direct Summer Flights to Warsaw Starting May 2026

Wizz Air, one of Bulgaria’s leading carriers, has announced a new direct route connecting Varna with Warsaw (Modlin) as part of its summer 2026 schedule. Operations will begin on 21 May 2026, with flights scheduled three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tickets are now available »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Flu Epidemic Declared in Three Regions of Bulgaria

Three regions of Bulgaria are experiencing a flu epidemic, according to the latest data of the Health Ministry. Temporary anti-epidemic measures are already in effect in Dobrich and Varna regions, with Varna extending the measures until January 27. Burgas Region introduces them from January 22 to J»»»

bta.bg
BBC 2h

Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families during clashes in Syria

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) says it has withdrawn from a camp holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS), as clashes with the Syrian government continue despite a ceasefire agreement. The SDF said its forces were "compelled to withdraw»»»

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France24 2h

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen takes the stand in high-stakes appeals trial

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political future hangs in the balance as she faces an appeals trial in Paris, a case that could derail her party’s ambitions to radically reshape France with anti-immigration and nationalist policies. It will be Le Pen’s first opportunity to speak since the t»»»

france24.com
The Peninsula 2h

Supreme Judiciary Council partakes in ceremonial opening of legal year in Hong Kong 2026

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar's Supreme Judiciary Council participated in the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year in Hong Kong 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen international judicial cooperation and the exchange of expertise with legal systems globally. Chaired by the President of the Inve»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 3h

EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals

The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»

intellinews.com