RT 9m

‘Why should Russia talk to us?’ – Kallas

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has admitted that the bloc has nothing to “offer to Russia” and therefore doesn’t expect any direct talks with Moscow. Brussels will choose “more pressure” over negotiations, she said. Asked on Friday whether she intends to reopen diplomatic channels with Russia,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10m

Match for Hope 2026 generates $12.4 mn to support children, young people without access to education

DOHA: Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha hosted the charity football event “Match for Hope 2026”, where Team Chunkz edged past Team AboFlah in a thrilling 8–7 encounter, featuring an elite lineup of football legends and global content creators. Match for Hope is an annual initiative that raises funds to»»»

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BBC 17m

Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said Iran wants to make a deal rather than face US military action, despite Tehran's insistence that its missile and defence systems will "never" be up for negotiation. "I can say this, they do want to make a deal," Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday when a»»»

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UPI 18m

NYC's 'snow hot tubs' have already melted 23 million pounds of snow - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Ice builds up in the Hudson River along the edge of the Manhattan skyline Friday as sub-freezing temperatures continue after the past weekend's major snow storm. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo New York City was buried under 11.4 inches of snow last weekend during the biggest w»»»

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BBC 29m

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Donald Trump has been calling for change at the US central bank. Now, with Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chairman poised to end in May, he could be about to get his wish. On Friday, the US president announced Kevin Warsh - a conservative whom he had passed over for the post, to his regret»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

GCC security agencies showcase innovations at Arabian Gulf Security (4) exhibition in Qatar Mall

DOHA: The Supreme Committee for the joint tactical exercise for security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, 'Arabian Gulf Security (4)', is organizing a security exhibition to accompany the exercise at Qatar Mall, until February 4. The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Chair»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Taiwan to block mainland apps on campus networks

Taipei: Taiwan's education authorities on Friday announced a ban on access to several mainland apps, including Douyin and Weibo, on the island's campus networks. This will restrict access from academic networks and school Wi-Fi to Rednote, Weibo, WeChat, Douyin (the mainland version of TikTok), and»»»

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UPI 42m

Justice Department completes Jeffrey Epstein files uploads - UPI.com

The Justice Department completed its final upload of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday, raising the total made publicly available to 3.5 million pages. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice published 3 million more pages of files from the Jeffrey Eps»»»

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UPI 42m

Lebanon approves Syrian prisoner transfer; first 300 to be handed over - UPI.com

Families of Islamist prisoners at Roumieh prison carry pictures of their beloved ones during a protest outside the government palace in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday after a group of prisoners at the prison announced an open-ended hunger strike. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. »»»

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BBC 53m

Millions of new Epstein files released by US justice department

Millions of new files relating to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice, the largest number of documents shared by the government since a law mandated their release last year. Three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were posted publicly on»»»

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BBC 1h

Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

Catherine O'Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71. The Canadian star rose to fame through Toronto's Second City improvisation troupe and on SCTV, before making a name »»»

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UPI 1h

Justice Department Civil Rights joins investigation into Alex Pretti shooting - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Flowers, candles and photographs are left at a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis, Minn. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will join the FBI's investigation into Pretti's shooting death. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Jus»»»

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Kuna 1h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT

3272568 KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti and UAE pilots arrive at Kuwait International Airport from the UAE as part of a joint air show. 3272573 KUWAIT -- Bahrain win the trophy of the 22nd Asian Handball Championship after 29-26 victory over Qatar in the final. 3272548 KUWAIT -- Kuwait beat Japan 33-32, securing»»»

Kuna 1h

Pres. Trump cautions against "long and damaging" gov't shutdown

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump responded angrily to the failure of the Senate to pass six funding bills earlier Thursday, which brought the federal government closer to partial shutdown."America is setting Records in every way, and our Growth Numbers are among the best ev»»»

DW 1h

China preparing to announce next 5-year-plan

Clifford CoonanChina's new five-year-plan is an economic blueprint for the country's long-term development. Analysts say it will likely set out ambitious targets for technological advances and high-end manufacturing. https://p.dw.com/p/57mXOAdvertisementClifford Coonan Irish-born journalist and ana»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Popular sports worldwide and why football dominates the list

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Rumen Radev Says He Will Set Up Political Party After Upcoming Elections

Interviewed on the Panorama talk show on the Bulgarian National Television on Friday, Bulgaria's former President Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said he intends to form a political party after the snap parliamentary elections, stressing that this would not be possible in time for the vote which is expecte»»»

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UPI 2h

BLS: U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.5% in December - UPI.com

Increased machinery and equipment wholesale prices accounted for about 40% of the 0.5% rise in the nation's Producer Price Index in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 30 (UPI) -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday sa»»»

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Kuna 2h

EU deeply concerned over deteriorating situation in South Sudan

BRUSSELS, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Friday expressed deep concern over the deterioration of the security situation in the Republic of South Sudan, particularly in Jonglei State.EU spokesperson Anouar El-Anouni called on all parties to return to compliance with the provisions of the 201»»»

RT 2h

More EU member debt needed to finance military – official

EU member states will need to take on more joint debt to fund expanding military spending, Seamus Boland, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), has warned, saying the bloc’s next seven-year budget is too small to cover the costs. European NATO members last year agreed to r»»»

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Kuna 2h

Pakistan, Turkiye discuss defense cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir received Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu on Friday to discuss prospects for strengthening defense cooperation.During their meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistani Army in Rawalpindi »»»

Sana 2h

Minister Barnieh discusses developing Syria’s financial sector with U.S. firm

Damascus, Jan. 30 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh met with a delegation from the U.S. consulting firm Oliver Wyman, led by the company’s regional director Matteo De Clercq, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation and opening new opportunities for the firm’s work in the Syrian mark»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

'Home Alone' star Catherine O'Hara dead at 71

Los Angeles, United States: Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, who starred in "Home Alone," has died at the age of 71, her management agency said Friday. The Canadian performer also starred in "Beetlejuice" and Apple TV's Hollywood satire show "The Studio." A person who answered the phone at he»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE petrol, diesel prices for February out today: Fuel costs to increase?

Dubai: Fuel prices in the UAE for February 2026 will be announced today. After petrol and diesel became cheaper in January, global oil prices have started rising again late in the month. This shift could influence what motorists pay at the pump. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Kuna 2h

Joint airshow pilots honored in Kuwait

KUWAIT, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Air Sports Club and Jazeera Aviation Club, of the United Arab Emirates, co-organized a ceremony on Friday to honor the participants in the March of Affection, a joint airshow from the UAE to Kuwait.Yesterday's air sports event materialized the depth of the sisterly t»»»

The Barents Observer 2h

Governor's touchdown on Arctic coast gives a rare glimpse of Russian military radars

"Today I will work in Indiga," governor of the Nenets Autonomous District Irina Gekht reported in a social media video post that showed her helicopter landing in the remote settlement. It is hard to reach the far northern settlement of Indiga without using a helicopter. The small town with a popula»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Grenade blast that killed 19-year-old occurred in sergeant’s hand, lawyer says

An official investigation has confirmed that 19-year-old Rafail Galyfianakis did not handle the grenade that killed him during a military training exercise at a firing range on the island of Rhodes in November, a lawyer for his family said. “It was confirmed that the late Rafail never handled the g»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Government approves deal to transfer Syrian prisoners back to Syria

The government approved Friday an agreement to transfer Syrian prisoners serving their sentences in Lebanon back to their home country. The issue of prisoners has been a sore point as the neighboring countries seek to recalibrate their relations following the ouster of former Syrian President Basha»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Vanderveen shines in CSI5* jump-off at H H The Father Amir’s Prix

Doha: Kristen Vanderveen stamped her authority in the final round of the H H The Father Amir’s Prix, delivering a standout victory in the CSI5* Table A jump-off over 155cm at Al Shaqab yesterday. The American rider proved untouchable in a high-speed barrage, guiding 12-year-old gelding Bull Run’s J»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israeli army targets south Lebanon with series of violent strikes

At least 17 Israeli airstrikes targeted Friday several regions in south Lebanon, including the valley between Msayleh, Tefahta and al-Najjariyeh. The Israeli army said it is targeted "Hezbollah infrastructure" in the South Lebanon, while local media outlets reported a series of violent strikes. Ear»»»

Naharnet 3h

Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing on Sunday

Palestinian militant group Hamas called on Friday for Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt immediately in both directions. In a statement, the group called for the "immediate transition to the second phase" of the U.S.-brokered truce in Gaza, namely its provision for the reopening of Raf»»»

Naharnet 3h

Thousands of Shiite Muslims displaced from Syria find new home in Lebanon

Thousands of Shiite Muslims who fled Syria after former President Bashar Assad's government was toppled in an offensive by Sunni rebels in December 2024 have found a new home in Lebanon. Many of them stayed in mosques, schools or with relatives in Lebanon until the Imam Ali Housing Compound — funde»»»

Naharnet 3h

Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program

U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region, according to an Arab diplomat familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Oman an»»»

BBC 3h

Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, the US deputy attorney general has said. Todd Blanche said he did not want to "overstate" the move, calling it "a standard investigation by the FBI when ther»»»

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Kuna 3h

Israeli occupation airstrike in southern Lebanon leaves one fatality

BEIRUT, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- Lebanon announced on Friday that an Israeli occupation airstrike on a vehicle in the southern district of Tyre left at least one fatality.The Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center stated that the Israeli occupation airstrike hit the vehicle in the town o»»»

Albanian Daily News 3h

Bardhi Says SPAK Rejected Government Intimidation Attempts

The head of the Democratic Party parliamentary group, Gazment Bardhi, reacted after Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) refused to meet with the parliamentary commission known as “Xhafaj 2.” In a social media post, Bardhi said the government’s attempt to intimidate prosecutors had been fi»»»

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UPI 3h

China ends sanctions on 6 British MPs - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) on Friday announced China ended its sanctions on six ministers of Parliament a day after arriving for a state visit to China in Beijing. Photo by Lauren Hurley/EPA Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Six British ministers of Parliament, including two peers, no longer are sancti»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Yemen Welcomes EU Terror Designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

The Yemeni government welcomed a European Union decision to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization, saying the move marked a long-awaited shift toward confronting a central driver of instability and security threats across the region and beyond. In an official statement, »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sheikh Abdullah, US Secretary State Marco Rubio discuss regional peace

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, during which they discussed the strong strategic relations between the two countries, as well as key regional developments. During th»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Fela Kuti to be first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Lagos: Nigeria's Afrobeat king Fela Kuti will this weekend be posthumously recognised by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction. After a lifetime of clashes with successive powers in Nigeria, the recognition comes nearly three dec»»»

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Sputnik 3h

West’s Pressure on Russian Arms Industry Couldn’t Stop Our Defense Exports: Putin

Russian military production worth over $15B was exported to over 30 countries over the past year, giving the defense industrial base additional resources for modernization, R&D and the expansion of it is production capabilities, President Putin said in a briefing Friday. In 2026, military export vo»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Budapest’s living costs soar: Affordable rents don’t mean easy life for residents

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UPI 3h

Lawmakers want to know about Tulsi Gabbard's role in Georgia FBI raid - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard attends the 126th Army-Navy Game in Baltimore, Md., on Dec. 13. On Friday, two lawmakers demanded that she answer questions about her involvement at an FBI raid on a Georgia election facility. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli Enemy Responds to Lebanese Government’s Reconstruction Decision: Violent Air Raids Target Excavator Facility near Sidon

Two hours after the Lebanese government approved the reconstruction plan of all the structures that were destroyed by the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2024, the Israeli launched an attack on an excavator maintenance facility in South Lebanon. In details, Zionist war jets carried out violent raids on t»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Panel to Stay, French Role Remains Military

A statement by the US embassy in Beirut has cut through weeks of Lebanese speculation over the fate of the committee monitoring the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, following delays in its meetings. The statement also signaled that no French civilian member would be added to the»»»

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TAP 4h

Stock market posts upward trend over week

Tunis, Jan. 30 (TAP)- An upward trend was reported by the stock market over the week (January 26-30) in spite of an unfavourable trend over the last sessions. Tunindex posted a rise of 1.5% closing at 14,353.47 points, stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs...»»»

Kathimerini 4h

Police trace Frankfurt flight in case of missing 16-year-old from Patra

The latest details in the case of 16-year-old Laura, who went missing from Patra earlier this month, indicate that she purchased a one-way airline ticket to Frankfurt, Germany. On January 8, the day she arrived in Athens, she visited a travel agency in the Omonia district and bought the ticket in h»»»

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TAP 4h

Tunisia and Côte dIvoire eye more scaled-up parliamentary cooperation

Tunis, Jan 30 (TAP) - Scaling up parliamentary cooperation between Tunisia and Côte d'Ivoire took centre stage at a meeting in Yamoussoukro between President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) Imed Derbali and President of the...»»»

Al Awsat 4h

Trump Says Iran Wants Deal, US ‘Armada’ Larger Than in Venezuela Raid

President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the US "armada" near Iran was bigger than the one he dispatched to topple Venezuela's leader. "We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right n»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon Enforces Funds Checks Despite Hezbollah Objections

A circular issued by Lebanon’s Justice Minister Adel Nassar, now in force, has placed notaries public on the front line of the country’s fight against money laundering, requiring them to verify the source of funds and the identities of parties involved in sales contracts, purchase agreements, and p»»»

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