Tanjug 5m

Serbia registers 79.6 bln dinar budget deficit in January-November 2025

BELGRADE - Between January and November 2025, Serbia registered a 79.6 bln dinar budget deficit, which is 114.4 bln dinars less than a planned 194 bln deficit. Revenues in the period totalled 2,056.7 bln dinars, while expenditures stood at 2,136.3 bln dinars. According to figures released by the Mi»»»

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BBC 6m

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is considering whether to join US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace board. The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. It is expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza, manage its reconstruction, and be »»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Trump Cancels Meetings with Iranian Officials and Tells Protesters ‘Help Is on Its Way’

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he’s cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president just days »»»

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RT 6m

Czech govt unveils details of covert Ukraine arms program

The Czech government has revealed details of a multibillion scheme to supply munitions to Ukraine launched under the previous cabinet in Prague, which funneled some $13 billion worth of goods to Kiev. The program, criticized for its lack of transparency by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who too»»»

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RT 6m

Deep-state forces from abroad instigated violence in Nepal – former foreign minister

External deep-state forces were instrumental in instigating the September 2025 violence in Nepal that led to the ouster of the government, its former foreign minister has told RT India. K.P. Sharma Oli resigned as Nepal’s prime minister after violent clashes – known as the Gen Z protests – killed 7»»»

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TAP 8m

Parliament establishes friendship groups with Switzerland, UK, Norway & Russia

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - A meeting of the parliamentary cooperation group with non-European Union (EU) countries was held on Tuesday, under chairmanship of Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala.During the meeting,...»»»

24 News Agency 10m

Crew under Kyrgyzstan’s flag participates in Dakar Rally 2026 - | 24.KG

The 2026 Dakar Rally, the latest round of the World Rally Raid Championship, kicked off in Saudi Arabia on January 3. The race started in the city of Yanbu and will finish there on January 17, the event’s official social media accounts report. The crew of Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltsov, repre»»»

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The Peninsula 13m

HMC achieves advanced results in healthcare for the elderly

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved advanced results in providing specialised care for the elderly by offering advanced preventive and therapeutic services within the framework of the national model for promoting healthy ageing. The Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital playe»»»

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France24 13m

US probe into Fed hits global markets as worry of its independence grows

Fallout from the Trump administration's criminal probe of the country's top central banker is being felt worldwide. That investigation, ostensibly focusing on potential/alleged falsehoods in Powell's congressional testimony about budget overruns in renovations to the bank's 88-year-old headquarters»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Indian passport climbs in 2026 rankings with 55 visa-free destinations

Dubai: India has risen to 80th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026, tied with Algeria, granting passport holders visa-free access to 55 countries. The jump from 85th last year reflects gradual progress in diplomatic outreach and growing international travel access. Also Read: World's strongest »»»

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Tanjug 18m

Djuric hosts reception for foreign ambassadors, says stability, economic development are Serbia's goals

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric hosted a traditional Serbian New Year reception for heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations in Serbia, noting that, in 2026, Serbia would be striving for stability within the country and in the region, as well as for economic development and t»»»

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BBC 18m

Uganda imposes an internet blackout ahead of Thursday's election

Uganda's communications authority has told all service providers to suspend internet access ahead of Thursday's general election. It justified the decision on the grounds of public safety to prevent "online misinformation, disinformation [and] electoral fraud... as well as preventing [the] inciteme»»»

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France24 21m

Iranian stands trial in France over social media posts ahead of possible prisoner swap

The four-day trial of Iranian translator Mahdieh Esfandiari on accusations of promoting "terrorism" via her social media posts opened on Tuesday. The case has been linked to a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of French citizens Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were impriso»»»

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24 News Agency 22m

Government services in Kyrgyzstan may rise in price by about 10 percent - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is proposing to expand the mechanism for outsourcing state and municipal services. The draft law has been reviewed in its first reading by the Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Parliament. Under the proposed amendments, services provided within an»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help is on the way

Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations, promising that "help is on its way" without providing details. The statement comes amid reports that nearly 2,000 people have been killed in a crackdown following weeks of anti-government protests»»»

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BBC 30m

Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills '200 bandits' - official tells BBC

More than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang in central Nigeria have been killed in an ongoing operation, an official has told the BBC. The large-scale, multi-agency offensive started on Saturday and had also led to arrests, the media officer for the Kogi state government said - withou»»»

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TAP 32m

ARP establishes Parliamentary friendship groups with African countries

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The Parliamentary Cooperation Group with African countries held a meeting on Tuesday, which culminated in the establishment of parliamentary friendship groups with South Africa, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria,...»»»

24 News Agency 34m

Construction of Orto-Tokoy HPP enters final stage - | 24.KG

Construction of Orto-Tokoy hydropower plant (HPP) is approximately 80 percent complete. The project is being implemented as part of efforts to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supply in the country. According to the Ministry of Energy, the main construction works are proceeding on schedu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Doha deserves to be GCC Tourism Capital: Qatar Tourism chairman

Doha Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Visit Qatar HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji affirmed that Doha’s winning of the title of GCC Tourism Capital did not come by chance, but rather as recognition by the GCC's General Secretariat of the great efforts exerted by the State of Qatar in»»»

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UPI 40m

CPI: December consumer prices rose 2.6% annually; less than expected - UPI.com

A grocery shopper looks at meat products at a Safeway supermarket in Washington, D.C., in October 2022. The consumer price index showed inflation rising less than expected in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. File Photo by Michael Reynolds/EPA-EFE Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The consu»»»

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BBC 40m

We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says

Greenland's prime minister has said his people would choose Denmark over the US if they were asked to make such a choice "here and now". Jens-Frederik Nielsen's remark at a joint news conference with Denmark's prime minister is the strongest by a representative of the semi-autonomous Danish territo»»»

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BBC 42m

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings

The UK government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to the ongoing "brutal" killings of protesters in the country, the foreign secretary has said. Thousands of people are feared dead or have been detained after a crackdown on anti-government protesters across Iran in recent days. Fore»»»

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BNE 44m

Venezuela's Russian air defences offline during US operation, NYT reports

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

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BNE 44m

Venezuela's Russian air defences offline during US operation, NYT reports

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

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TAP 45m

Finance Ministry to adopt flexible approach on electronic invoicing

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The Finance Ministry announced that the provisions of Article 53 of the 2026 Finance Law, requiring the mandatory issuance of electronic invoices from January 2026, will be implemented with flexibility.The measure aims to...»»»

BNE 47m

Venezuela's Russian air defences offline during US operation, NYT reports

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Sudan recovers 570 artefacts looted during war

Port Sudan, Sudan: Sudanese authorities displayed ancient figurines, ornate vases and scarab-shaped amulets at a ceremony Tuesday in Port Sudan celebrating the recovery of more than 570 antiquities stolen from the national museum during the country's long-running war. The artefacts, arranged on lar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 51m

Qatar ready to host GCC joint tactical exercise for security agencies

DOHA: Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar will host the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Arabian Gulf Se»»»

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Naharnet 53m

PKK says Aleppo clashes seek to wreck Turkey peace deal

The deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Syria were an attempt to sabotage peace moves between Turkey and the PKK, the Kurdish militant group said Tuesday. "The attack on the Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo and the approach and attitude of state officials towards our mov»»»

Jordan Times 1h

ACC exports record 4.8% growth in 2025

- Iraq remained Jordan’s largest export by value, accounting for JD629m- Foreign-origin goods re-exported through Jordan constituted largest 'component' of trade, with a value of JD687mAMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) reported a "notable" expansion in export activity during 2025, with th»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

ACI, Chinese Ambassador discuss boosting trade ties

AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) President Fathi Jaghbir discussed on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei ways to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries and build on available opportunities to advance cooperation between the two business communities.»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Licensed building areas expand by 12% in first 11 months of 2025 — DoS

AMMAN (JT) — Construction activity recorded solid growth during the first eleven months of 2025, as the total area of licensed buildings increased by 12.2 per cent year-on-year, reflecting sustained demand in the real estate and construction sectors.According to the monthly report issued by the Dep»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami: The Israeli threat against Iran is real and existential, and we take it seriously - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami: The Israeli threat against Iran is real and existential, and we take it seriously 13-01-2026 »»»

Al Manar 1h

Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announces it identified several key figures behind riots in Tehran over the past few days, confirmed their arrest - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announces it identified several key figures behind riots in Tehran over the past few days, confirmed their»»»

Al Manar 1h

Zionist Daily Reveals Israeli Plan to Open Embassy in Breakaway Somaliland - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Daily Reveals Israeli Plan to Open Embassy in Breakaway Somaliland 13-01-2026 17:01 PM A Zionist newspaper has disclosed plans by t»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli police issues arrest warrant against former Netanyahu aide

Israeli police issued an arrest warrant for a former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, accusing him of being implicated in two affairs involving the premier's office. Israel Einhorn, a former campaign adviser to Netanyahu who now lives in Serbia, appeared on a list of people whom»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

“Political Garbage Easiest to Clean Up During Elections”, Sofia Mayor Terziev Says

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that elections are approaching and that this is the moment when “political garbage” can be cleaned up most easily through a few simple actions. Earlier in the day, MRF – New Beginning had alerted outgoing Heath Minister Silvi Kirilov, a»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Here’s Why Russia’s S-500 Prometheus Outclasses Everything NATO’s Got

Russia is three generations ahead of the US on maneuverable hypersonic weapons technology, and this lead was vital to the creation of the S-500 air, missile and space defense system, says military analyst Alexei Leonkov. “To shoot down maneuvering hypersonic targets, [the Americans] would need to d»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Silver Shatters $88 Barrier in Historic Surge — Causes and Consequences

The silver exchange price hit a new record on Tuesday, exceeding $89 per troy ounce for the first time in history, according to the trading data. As of 14:49 GMT, the price of March silver futures on the New York Comex exchange rose 4.68% to $89.078 per ounce. Minutes earlier, the figure had reache»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE, Nigeria forge stronger economic ties with signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, attended in Abu Dhabi today the signing ceremony of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Nigeria. The agreement signals the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Withdrawal from WHO makes US, world 'unsafe': WHO chief

Geneva: The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that Washington's decision to withdraw from the UN health agency was dangerous for the United States and the rest of the world alike. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order just hours after returning to the White House on Janua»»»

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TAP 1h

Stock market gains 1.04% on Tuesday

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The stock market gained 1.04%, closing at 13,331.86 points, amid modest trading volumes of TND 5.6 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.MAGASIN GENERAL stock climbed 4.5% to TND 10.100, with a limited trading of...»»»

France24 1h

Donald Trump pushing for strikes in Iran while advisors push for diplomacy

US President Donald Trump is expected to get a briefing over sanction options against Iran, as Washington has been threatening to act against the country. But according to US newspaper Wall Street Journal, while Trump is pushing for strikes, his advisors advocate for diplomacy and taking on nuclear»»»

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BBC 1h

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour

K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. With dates in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, it's likely to be one of the biggest tours of the year, especially as the band haven't played outside of the »»»

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France24 1h

Paris's annual agriculture show will be cow-free for first time ever due to lumpy skin disease

Cows will be conspicuously absent from this year's International Agriculture Show in Paris following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, organisers said Tuesday. Europe's largest agricultural fair usually boasts between 500 to 600 cattle.   There will be ‍no cows ​at Europe's largest agric»»»

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France24 1h

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial is 'first act of 2027 presidential election'

Marine Le Pen is seeking to overturn a March 2025 ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds. She was given a five-year ban from holding elected office, two years of house arrest with an electronic bracelet, a further two-year suspended sentence and a 100,000-euro fine. If L»»»

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France24 1h

France in focus - Meet the French expats living off the grid

Some 3 million French citizens live abroad, scattered across the globe. From the snowy uplands of Quebec to a remote, desert island in Guinea-Bissau or the depths of the Ivorian forests, our France 2 colleagues went to meet some of their French compatriots who have started whole new »»»

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France24 1h

Deaths overtake births in France for first time since World War II

More people died than were born in France last year for the first time since the end of World War II, official figures released on Tuesday indicated. France has long maintained comparatively high birthrates in the face of a widespread drop in the number of children being born across Europe and beyo»»»

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France24 1h

Iranian on trial in France in case that could help release of French hostages

With the situation tense over in Iran, one of the country's national's is facing justice here in France. Mahdieh Esfandiari, a professional translator, is on trial in Paris, facing accusations of promoting terrorism. Her case is being closely watched in Tehran, where two French nationals have been »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli forces arrest jewel thieves posing as soldiers in West Bank

Israeli forces arrested two Israelis and a Palestinian on Tuesday who allegedly posed as soldiers to rob a jewelry shop in the southern occupied West Bank, the military and police said. Officers arrested the suspects "while they were allegedly fleeing the scene of an armed robbery carried out at a »»»