Head of State inspects situation in Rades and Bou Argoub following heavy rainfall
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied headed early Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy rainfall.The Head of State listened to citizens’ concerns,...»»»
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US»»»
Saudi Industry Minister Meets with Global Leaders at World Economic Forum to Advance Partnerships
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held on Tuesday a series of high-level meetings with government officials and global business leaders on the sidelines of the Kingdom's participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. As part of the Saudi delegation, Alkhor»»»
Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministries; talks continue on implementation, and civilian institutions will be merged into the state - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministrie»»»
Major firefighting effort extinguishes flames near fuel tanks in Perama
A major firefighting effort in Perama, at the western edge of the Athens urban area, prevented a fire near fuel storage tanks early Sunday from causing a disaster. The blaze was spotted around midnight, with flames rising several meters on both sides of Dimokratias Avenue, where an underground fuel»»»
European 'Independence' From the US Impossible Without Russia – Beninese Analyst
While French President Emmanuel Macron talks about multilateralism, “he wants certain parties to be excluded," Beninese political analyst Modeste Dossou tells Sputnik He asks whether that call for European independence from the US is possible without Russia, pointing out the inconsistency in Macron»»»
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 »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
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 »»»
Riyadh property prices fall for third consecutive quarter following balance measures
Saudi Arabia's property prices declined 0.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking the first annual drop in four years since data became available from the General Authority for Statistics, it reported on January 20. »»»
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem - UPI.com
Israeli bulldozers demolish parts of the headquarter of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on Tuesday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Israeli government began demolishing the East Jerusalem building that houses the United Na»»»
World stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating trade war fears
London: World stock markets lost ground on Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his ambitions to grab Greenland, which has stoked volatility. Wall Street was down more than one percent two hours into »»»
Dar Al Ber targets 1.7 million beneficiaries in Ramadan 2026 campaign
Dubai: Dar Al Ber Society has launched its expanded Ramadan campaign for 2026, with charitable projects set to benefit more than 1.7 million people across the UAE and 24 countries worldwide. Ramadan Prayer Timetable 2026The campaign officially began on Tuesday and aims to support vulnerable familie»»»
UAE defence exports now reach 100 countries, with 70% of EDGE sales going overseas
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has significantly expanded the global footprint of its defence industry, with products now reaching more than 100 countries, according to the head of EDGE, the country’s leading defence and advanced technology conglomerate. Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, said »»»
Civil servants advised to work from home due to storm forecast
The Interior Ministry has advised civil servants in parts of the country forecast to be badly hit by heavy winter storms Wednesday to work remotely or take leave. But the ministry specified Tuesday that this would not apply to employees whose job is to deal with the consequences of the bad weather.»»»
Qatar participates in meeting of Committee of Heads of International Relations Departments in GCC Ministries of Justice
Riyadh: The State of Qatar participated in the first meeting of the Committee of Heads of International Relations Departments in the Ministries of Justice of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is being held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from J»»»
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social media, Trump labelled the move as an "act of great stupidity" and "total weakness", months afte»»»
Constitutional Court Opens Case about Acting Prosecutor General's Term
The Constitutional Court has instituted a case on an application by the Varna Court of Appeal concerning the term in office of the acting Prosecutor General, the press office of the Constitutional Court said on Tuesday. The decision to start proceedings was made after the Varna court rectified irre»»»
UAE-based company AirQ unveils innovative cargo aircraft at UMEX 2026
Abu Dhabi: UAE-based company AirQ Limited, specialising in the design and development of unmanned aircraft, unveiled its latest cargo aviation projects, Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, during its participation in UMEX 2026. David Sostaric, Programme Manager at AirQ and Project Manager for Cargo 200 and Car»»»
OSCE Ambassador meets new Head of SPAK
The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with Mr. Klodjan Braho following his appointment as Head of the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Ambassador Tarran congratulated Mr. Braho on his appointment and wished him success in assum»»»
Saudi-US Trade and Investment Council Meetings Kick Off in Riyadh
Technical team meetings of the Saudi-US Trade and Investment Council (TIFA) kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday. Held under the theme “A Platform for Dialogue, Partnership, and Economic Growth,” the meetings were attended by Deputy Governor of the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) for Internati»»»
Europe’s Leaders Stand Firm in Davos as CEOs Warn on Emotions
European leaders, rattled by Donald Trump's latest global gambit, are looking to present a united front in Davos, as CEOs warned against an emotional response to the US president's ambition to take over Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union should not bend to "the law »»»
Sharjah Charity distributes winter aid to 1,500 families in Syria
Sharjah: With support from Dubai Islamic Bank, Sharjah Charity International has distributed winter relief assistance to 1,500 vulnerable families in the Syrian Arab Republic as part of its Warm Winter campaign. Also Read: Sharjah Charity delivers 75 tonnes of winter relief to GazaThe initiative wa»»»
Albania’s Democratic Party Urges SPAK to Open Probe Into Special Court Judge
Albania’s main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has formally called on the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) to launch an investigation into Special Anti-Corruption Court judge Irena Gjoka, following a statement by the General Prosecutor’s Office on her background verification. Ear»»»
Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%
Malawi's energy regulator has hiked petrol and diesel prices by more than 40%, marking the second time fuel costs gone up in four months. In a statement on Tuesday, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) said the fixed pricing system of the previous government was "unsustainable" and had led»»»
Tunisia and Jordan agree to draft action plan in coming weeks to give concrete form to cooperation
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, agreed during a meeting held Tuesday in Jordan to...»»»
No more charges for British nurse Lucy Letby in deaths of infants - UPI.com
The Crown Prosecuting Service announced Tuesday that there will be no more charges against British nurse Lucy Letby, was sentened to 15 life sentences in the murders of seven children. Photo courtesy of Cheshire Police Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Lucy Letby, a British nurse convicted in the deaths of seven in»»»
Deadly wildfires hit Chile, destroy hundreds of homes, leave 20 dead - UPI.com
A wildfire rages in the municipality of Chaimavida Concepcion, Chile, on Monday. The fires, which began last Saturday, have destroyed more than 30,000 hectares in the Biobio and Nuble regions and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate, according to authorities. Photo by Driana Thomas/EPA Ja»»»
GCC, Switzerland Sign MoU to Establish Strategic Dialogue
Davos: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with the Swiss Confederation to establish a strategic dialogue between the two sides. The MoU was co-signed by GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed AlBudaiwi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerl»»»
When Spies Stop Hiding: Mossad and the Weaponization of Protest in Iran
There was a time when foreign intelligence agencies denied involvement, hid behind euphemisms, and relied on plausible deniability. That time has passed. What accompanied the latest unrest in Iran was not merely an attempt to exploit social grievances, but something far more revealing: open signall»»»
Sharjah Ruler announces 1,000 new government jobs under 2026 budget
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the creation of 1,000 new government jobs for Emirati men and women across the emirate. The decision aims to accommodate newly graduated degree holders and brings the total numbe»»»
She paid Dh200,000 for an app—here’s why the court stepped in
Al Ain: A freelance mobile application designer has been ordered to repay nearly Dh200,000 to a businesswoman who paid for a bespoke event‑booking app that was never properly delivered. The court also awarded the plaintiff an additional Dh20,000 in compensation for the losses she suffered as a resu»»»
Central Election Commission Removes Four Parties from BSP - United Left Coalition
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has removed four parties from the composition of the BSP – United Left coalition, which was registered to participate in the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, 2024, the CEC announced on Tuesday. The parties removed from the coalition are Bulgari»»»
Macron’s Proposal to Invite Russia to G7 Meeting is Actually All About Trump: Here's Why
The French president’s pitch to invite Russian representatives to a G7 meeting in Paris is not about Russia at all, but trying to restore Europe’s relevance in a fragmenting West, and wooing the US president, says Russian Council on Foreign and Defense Policy deputy director for research Dmitry Sus»»»
Finland Stands Firm on Greenland’s Sovereignty, Urges Diplomatic Solutions
Finland firmly supports Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland and the right of its people to self-determination, while emphasizing diplomacy over confrontation with the United States within NATO, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said. Speaking to Al Jazeera on the sidelines of the World Econo»»»
Syria Gives Kurds Four Days to Accept Integration as US Signals End of Support
Syria's government set a four-day deadline on Tuesday for Kurdish-led forces to agree on integrating their last enclave into the central state as their former main ally, the United States, urged them to do so. US envoy Tom Barrack in a social media post described integration as the "greatest opport»»»
Dubai court voids Dh47 million debt waiver, orders payment to creditor
Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ruled that a debt waiver exchanged between two companies cannot be enforced, after finding it was designed to frustrate a third company’s efforts to recover money it was owed. The court said the waiver was issued without consideration and at a moment when enforcement »»»
Sharjah Council reviews draft drone law, approves agri-land licensing
Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved a new mechanism for licensing agricultural land across the emirate, aimed at supporting farm owners, boosting local agricultural production and strengthening food security. Also Read: Sharjah Executive Council sets up committee to expand Hea»»»
Sharjah urges drivers to follow diversions during Light Festival
Sharjah: Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority announced on Tuesday that it will implement a partial closure of the road leading to University City Hall as part of preparations for the Sharjah Light Festival. The closure will take effect from Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and will remain in place un»»»
Farmers leave some roadblocks but protests to continue
Farmers from four roadblocks in northern Greece dismantled their roadblocks following Monday’s meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, though many say they are reassessing their next steps with a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Protesters who had camped at the Green Lights junction in eastern T»»»
Macut: Serbia committed to further constructive cooperation with ICRC
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ariane Bauer in Belgrade on Tuesday, noting that Serbia was committed to further constructive cooperation with the ICRC and to solving the issue of missing person»»»
QIA, Goldman Sachs sign MoU to expand strategic partnership with $25 bn investment target
DOHA: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Goldman Sachs Asset Management signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic partnership and enhance bilateral cooperation. A statement from QIA said that it targets committing a combined total of $25 billion to funds managed by Goldman Sa»»»
CBJ issues rules for loan-based crowd funding activity
AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has issued Instruction No. (2/2026) dated January 15, 2026, on regulating loan-based crowd funding activity.The CBJ said the instruction supports the Executive Programme of the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) to strengthen financial sector legislation, r»»»
JCI reports positive results from investment compass service
AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Tuesday announced that its Industrial Investment Compass service has delivered "positive" results since its launch less than two months ago.It has served as a "practical" support tool for industrial investors and enabling more informed investment deci»»»
Jordan, Syria trade unions move to deepen cooperation
AMMAN — A Jordanian trade union delegation, headed by Chairman of General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions (GFJTU) Khaled Fanatseh, met on Tuesday ways to expand joint action and strengthen coordination during a visit to the General Federation of Syrian Trade Unions. During their visit, the de»»»
Doha calls for supporting Syria to overcome current stage, move toward reconstruction
Davos, Jan.20 (SANA) Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the Syrian government is working under difficult circumstances and needs support, noting that regional countries and the international community are seeking to help it reach stability and reconstruct»»»
Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso
Togo has arrested and extradited Burkina Faso's former leader to his home country, after authorities in Ouagadougou accused him of plotting to kill his successor. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba - who came to power in a coup in 2022 before himself being overthrown by Ibrahim Traoré eight months later - »»»
Rainy conditions persist
Tunis, Jan 20 (TAP) - Showers, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms, will continue across northern Tunisia on Tuesday, with local rainfall also expected in the west-central and south-western regions, heavy rainfall expected in the far...»»»
Qatar Museums launches architecture and design program
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums, QM, is proud to present the January and February edition of Architecture and Design - Turning Vision into a Universal Dialogue, part of the ongoing series launched alongside the I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture exhibition at ALRIWAQ. The program brings together leading ar»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets Brightstar Capital Co-chair in Davos
Davos: The Governor of the Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, met with Marcelo Claure, Co-Chair and Partner at Brightstar Capital Partners, on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The »»»