Israel Fails to Pull Troops From Gaza in 1st Phase of Peace Deal – Palestinian Official
Israel has failed to complete its obligations to withdraw troops from the Gaza Strip under the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan for the Palestinian enclave, retaining its presence on 60% of newly occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian General Supervisor of Official Media»»»
Turkey delivers another 100bp rate cut, market bet on 150bp
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on January 22 cut its main policy rate (one-week repo) by 100 bp to 37% at its first rate-setting meeting of 2026. The market expectation was for 150bp. Leading »»»
Turkey delivers another 100bp rate cut, market bet on 150bp
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on January 22 cut its main policy rate (one-week repo) by 100 bp to 37% at its first rate-setting meeting of 2026. The market expectation was for 150bp. Leading »»»
Turkey backs Syria’s push for security in Hasakah, northeast Syria
Ankara, Jan. 22 (SANA) Turkey’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that Syrian government efforts in al-Hasakah province, northeast Syria, are aimed at consolidating public order and ensuring the security and safety of Syrian citizens. The Anadolu Agency quoted a ministry source as saying that the s»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Bulgaria Joins Trump’s Peace Council Amid EU Boycott
Bulgaria has become a member of US President Donald Trump’s newly established Peace Council, despite leading European Union countries refusing to participate. Outgoing President Rumen Radev received an invitation from Trump but provided a cautious response. Nevertheless, outgoing Prime Minister Ros»»»
Iranian presidential aide apologises for internet shutdown as businesses face continued disruptions
Iran's executive vice president apologised for the internet shutdown, saying the government suffers the most from connectivity disruptions, while acknowledging that maintaining the blackout indefinitely is impossible. Iran»»»
Explained: Why Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is drawing global attention
US President Donald Trump has formally launched a new international body called the Board of Peace, unveiling it at the World Economic Forum in Davos amid sharp global attention and mixed reactions from US allies. Initially conceived as a mechanism to oversee the Israel–Hamas ceasefire in Gaza, the»»»
Nineteen States Sign Charter of US-Formed Board of Peace for Gaza in Davos
DAVOS (Sputnik) - The charter of the US-formed Board of Peace for Gaza in Davos was signed by 19 countries and the self-proclaimed Kosovo, according to the broadcast of the event on Thursday. In addition to the United States, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Jo»»»
Shamefully, Bulgaria Joins Trump’s Peace Council Amid EU Boycott
Bulgaria has become a member of US President Donald Trump’s newly established Peace Council, despite leading European Union countries refusing to participate. Outgoing President Rumen Radev received an invitation from Trump but provided a cautious response. Nevertheless, outgoing Prime Minister Ros»»»
Nine Muslim-majority countries accept Trump's offer to join Board of Peace - UPI.com
US President Donald Trump (R) held talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) aboard Air Force One in Doha on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Qatar was one of nine Muslim-majority countries that accepted Trump's invitation on Wednesday to join the U.S-led Board of Peace. File Photo by »»»
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, seven others accept Trump 'Board of Peace' invite
Saudi Arabia and eight Muslim-majority countries including Gaza mediators Qatar and Turkey have agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", the Saudi foreign ministry said on Wednesday. In a joint statement, Riyadh announced the "shared decision" of the foreign ministers of Saudi»»»
Turkish Speaker: Achieving stability in Syria is fundamental for regional security
Ankara, Jan. 22 (SANA) Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuşsaid on Wednesday that stability in Syria is essential to regional security, expressing hope that the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces organization (SDF) can reach a peaceful understanding. In an interview with Al Ja»»»
Over 27,500 residence permits issued by Bucharest immigration office in 2025
In 2025, the Bucharest immigration police issued 27,510 residence permits after the approval of the right of residence for foreign citizens, with most of the beneficiaries being from Nepal, Turkey and Sri Lanka.Of these, 25,837 permits were issued for temporary residence, including 19,767 for emplo»»»
Bulgaria’s Military Standing: Ahead of Serbia and North Macedonia, But Lags Behind Regional Powers
Bulgaria holds the 62nd position worldwide in the military power index, according to the latest assessment by the online platform Global Firepower. The ranking evaluates 145 countries using 60 criteria, including population size, active military personnel, armament, defense budgets, natural resourc»»»
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey - fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown
Mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy laments that her business in Uganda's bustling capital Kampala was paralysed when the government shut the internet during last week's fiercely contested general election. "All withdrawals were disconnected," she tells the BBC, adding that she gets nearly all of her »»»
US carrier strike group heads to Persian Gulf as Iranian vessels tracked near UAE waters
The United States is conducting a substantial military buildup across the Middle East, positioning forces for potential action against Iran as President Donald Trump considers strike options, according to media reports and open-source intelligence analysts tracking equipment movements on January 21»»»
State Street and QNB Group sign strategic agreement to launch new custody servicing model
Davos: State Street Corporation and QNB Group today at the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. Under this co-operation agreement, State Street and QNB Group have agreed to collaborate, with service agreements to be finalized»»»
Syria, Turkey discuss expanding investments and production partnerships
Damascus, Jan.21 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Wednesday with Turkish Ambassador to Syria Nuh Yilmaz to discuss ways of boosting economic cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on expanding direct investments and establishing joint production partnership»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Board of Peace in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic alignme»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Gaza Peace Council in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic align»»»
Jordan sees growing Japanese Investment as JTI opens new offices in Amman
Amman — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, inaugurated the new offices of JTI International Jordan in Abdoun on Wednesday.The opening was attended by Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Asari Hideki, the company’s regional president for the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and several»»»
Fate of IS detainees uncertain as Damascus reins in Kurds
Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»
Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. A statement from his office said Netanyahu would become a member of the board "which is to be comprised of world leaders". The board was originally thought to be aimed at helpin»»»
Polish central bank chief Glapiński confirms plan to boost gold reserves to 700 tonnes
Poland’s central bank decided to increase its gold reserves to 700 tonnes, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) Governor Adam Glapiński said on January 20. “The National Bank of Poland has decided to further increase gold res»»»
BESCA launches operations in Romania as a cooperation platform for renewable energy investments
The association was founded on the initiative of Enexus, a company active in the development, execution, and management of renewable energy projects, and operates as an open platform for investors, project developers, technology providers, consultants, and experts in the energy sector. “We set out »»»
Detention facilities in Syria under spotlight as Kurdish fighters, Syrian forces clash
Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»
Syria, Kurdish-led SDF agree to ceasefire as US says IS group fight largely over
Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed a new ceasefire on Tuesday, after the army sent reinforcements to the northeast, state media said. The truce follows a deal announced on Sunday that could integrate the Kurds’ autonomous administration into the state and open th»»»
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»»»
Poland lifts gold reserves
Poland’s central bank is pushing deeper into gold. National Bank of Poland (NBP) president Adam Glapiński confirmed the bank will raise its holdings from 550 to 700 tons, which would move Poland into the global top-10 for gold reserves—currently behind Japan’s 846 tons. Poland now ranks 12th, just »»»
JD, Usha Vance expecting fourth child in July - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance (C), holding his daughter Mirabel and second lady Usha Vance (R) pose next to a pardoned turkey in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 25. The Vances announced Tuesday they're expecting their fourth child, a boy, in July. File Photo b»»»
Vucic: OFAC response regarding operating licence for NIS due by Friday
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Davos a response to a request to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS was due "today, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow", and noted that he saw no reason for the l»»»
Prosecutor shoots judge at Istanbul courthouse, convict saves her life
There were dramatic scenes at an Istanbul courthouse when a prosecutor shot a judge, whose life was then reportedly saved by a convict who works for the tea service at the premises. Prosecutor Muhammed Cagatay Kilicarslan »»»
Prosecutor shoots judge at Istanbul courthouse, convict saves her life
There were dramatic scenes at an Istanbul courthouse when a prosecutor shot a judge, whose life was then reportedly saved by a convict who works for the tea service at the premises. Prosecutor Muhammed Cagatay Kilicarslan »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»