Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis
The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, making it easier to deport thousands of people from the US. "Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law's requirement," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sa»»»
G7 to consider measures on rare earth metals
Paris: French Economy Minister Roland Lescure announced Tuesday that the G7 countries are considering several measures related to rare earth metals, following a meeting held in Washington on critical minerals. Lescure explained in a press statement that the meeting, which included the G7 countries »»»
Iran's hospitals, morgues fill after deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests
Videos verified by the FRANCE 24 Observers team show dozens of bodies at a morgue in Kahrizak, south of Tehran, following deadly anti-regime protests. Accounts sent by our Observers underscore the severity of the crackdown and the difficult conditions faced by those trying to treat injured proteste»»»
Live: Trump urges ‘Iranian patriots’ to ‘keep protesting’
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to continue their protests and said help was on the way, without giving details. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said Tuesday that at least 2,000 people have died in the ongoing protests in Iran and brutal governmen»»»
DOJ officials resign over Trump admin’s handling of Renee Good killing - UPI.com
Activists protest the Wednesday shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis at Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday. Thousands converged in Minneapolis and across the country following federal officer-involved shootings of Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday and two others in Portland on Thursda»»»
Noem: Somalis with temporary protected status must leave by March 17 - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that Somalis in the United States with temporary protected status must leave the country by March 17. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration said Tuesday it's ending the temporary prot»»»
Trump promises help as at least 1,850 Iranians reported dead - UPI.com
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has overseen the deaths of at least 1,850 anti-government protesters across Iran since December 28, and President Donald Trump on Tuesday told protesters that help is coming. Photo by Iranian Leader's Press Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Don»»»
Qatar working with mediators to expedite second phase of Gaza agreement: Adviser to PM, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Doha, Qatar: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is working in coordination with its mediation partners to expedite reaching the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the G»»»
Greece high in global visa-free travel ranking
Greek passport-holders rank among the world’s most privileged as far as travel to other countries without requiring a visa is concerned. Greece is one of the ten European countries – including Germany, France and Italy – whose passports are ranked 4th on the Henley Passport Index for 2026, with acc»»»
OUTLOOK Argentina 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil 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 w»»»
OUTLOOK Argentina 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil 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 w»»»
OUTLOOK Argentina 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil 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 w»»»
OUTLOOK Argentina 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil 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 w»»»
OUTLOOK Argentina 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil 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 w»»»
Israel to withdraw from seven UN agencies, alleging bias
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Israel's immediate withdrawal from seven United Nations agencies, citing alleged anti-Israel bias and "ineffective bureaucracy" as primary reasons for the decision. The agenc»»»
Uzbekistan moving towards half a million operating enterprises
Uzbekistan recorded 474,899 operating enterprises and organisations as of January 1, according to the national statistical committee. The figure excludes farms and dehkan farms (small family-run agricultural ente»»»
Supreme Court hearing arguments over trans girls in girls sports - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Tuesday in a case challenging state laws that ban transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports programs. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear oral argumen»»»
Egypt welcomes US designation of Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist entity
Egypt welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. In an official press statement, the Egyptian government described the move as a “pivotal step” that reflects the danger posed by the group’s “extre»»»
Egypt, Türkiye Coordinate on Gaza, Sudan and Horn of Africa
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, to discuss regional developments of shared concern, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two ministers exchanged views on the situations in Gaza, Sudan and Somalia, stressing the impor»»»
Egypt green hydrogen project begins exports to European and US markets
A 100MW green hydrogen project in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has commenced partial production and started exporting to European and United States markets, according to a government statement released on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with a consortium led by Norway’s Sc»»»
VIDEO: Katara Kahraman exhibition draws global exhibitors, strengthens regional standing
Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Katara International Kahraman Exhibition opened on Tuesday at Katara Hall (Building 12), bringing together premium amber (Kahraman) products from around the world. Running until January 16, the exhibition features exhibitors from 13 countries across 82 booths, »»»
FM receives copy of credentials of Spains new Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Tuesday received Isidro Antonio González Afonso, who handed him a copy of his credentials as Spain's new Ambassador to Tunisia.Nafti highlighted...»»»
States social housing policy focus of small Cabinet meeting
Tunis, Jan. 13 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri presided on Tuesday, at the Government Palace in Kasbah, over a small Cabinet meeting focused on the state’s social policy in housing and the executive plan for building and allocating...»»»
Scattered rain expected for tomorrow: Qatar Met
Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has announced that partly cloudy conditions are expected to prevail across the country starting tomorrow. According to the latest weather update, there are chances of scattered rainfall beginning from the evening of tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.»»»
Probe finds Greek flight disruptions due to outdated systems
A radio frequency malfunction which caused a partial shutdown in flights across Greece for hours soon after New Year’s Day was due to outdated systems rather than external interference, according to the findings of a probe made public Tuesday. The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry said a commit»»»
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents 2025 Annual Awards
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) presented part of its 2025 annual awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Chamber’s headquarters. A bronze statuette of Hermes by sculptor Stavri Kalinov, a plaque and a diploma were awarded to a foreign ambassador, a foreign trade represent»»»
UAE President honours Sheikh Mohammed with commemorative album celebrating 20 years of leadership
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Also Read: UAE leaders honour Sheikh Mohammed's two decades of transformative lead»»»
Qatar hosts joint tactical exercise of GCC security agencies
Doha, Qatar: 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 states, (Arabian Gulf»»»
Bolivia government reaches deal to end fuel protests - UPI.com
Members of the Bolivian Workers' Union, or COB), participate in a march in La Paz on Thursday. Centrist Rodrigo Paz marks two months in office in Bolivia amid a simmering conflict over the decree that withdrew fuel subsidies in the country, which is opposed mainly by labor unions and peasant groups»»»
Political Clash over Sofia’s Ongoing Waste Crisis Deepens as More Parties Call for Mayor's Resignation
The political clash over Sofia’s ongoing waste crisis deepened on Tuesday as more parties called for Mayor Vasil Terziev to resign, while he defended his record, urging citizens to manage their own waste responsibly and framing the disruptions within the context of upcoming elections. Also, the Cit»»»
Tunisian Air Force takes delivery of C-130H Hercules aircraft under Tunisian–U.S. defence cooperation
Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The Tunisian Air Force officially received a C-130H Hercules aircraft on Tuesday at Sidi Ahmed Air Base in Bizerte, as part of military cooperation between Tunisia and the United States.Speaking at the handover ceremony,...»»»
Kuwait plans to close private schools in residential areas
Dubai: Kuwait will begin phasing out private schools operating in residential neighborhoods, with closures set to take effect by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year, due to the growing concerns over urban planning, traffic congestion and quality of life in densely populated areas. The decision, »»»
Boyko Borissov: Sofia Mayor Terziev Should Stay to Show What Continue the Change and Yes, Bulgaria Governance Looks Like
GERB leader Boyko Borissov said Tuesday that unlike other party leaders who call for the resignation of Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev over an ongoing waste crisis, he believes Terziev should remain in office until the end of his term so that people can see "what happens when Continue the Change and Yes»»»
Amiri specialised medical scholarships program receives new batch of Palestinian doctors: QRCS
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed contracts with a new group of Palestinian doctors approved for HH the Amir's Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Medical Studies in Qatar and honored doctors who successfully completed their subspecialty programs during 2025. This initiativ»»»
Bear breaks into Tennessee candy store for the fourth time - UPI.com
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Tennessee are investigating a serial burglary after a candy store was broken into and ransacked by a bear -- for the fourth time. Glades Homemade Candies in Gatlinburg said on social media that the store was broken into by a bear Thursday night and the bruin c»»»
Argentina repays $2.5 billion to U.S. Treasury - UPI.com
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Argentine repayment of $2.5 billion in a post on X. “Stabilizing a strong ally and generating tens of millions in gains for Americans is a major achievement of the America First initiative,,” he wrote. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo BUENOS AI»»»
Watch: Tiny deer faces down giant rhino in zoo enclosure - UPI.com
Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A zoo in Poland shared video of a tiny muntjac deer facing off with a massive -- and luckily patient -- rhinoceros. The Wroclaw Zoo in Poland posted a video to Instagram showing the small Chinese deer, named Mundzak, in a standoff with a rhinoceros named Maruska in the enclosure th»»»
Sky Ports invests $50m to build cement storage silos at East Port Said multi-purpose terminal
Port Said – Sky Ports Group for Shipping and Stevedoring has announced the commencement of construction for a bulk cement export terminal within its multi-purpose terminal at East Port Said Port, with total investments of $50m. The project aims to enhance Egyptian cement exports and access new inte»»»
Egypt reiterates call for Sudanese unity ahead of Cairo peace talks
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasised the priority of preserving Sudan’s unity and state institutions during a meeting with the United Nations Personal Envoy to Sudan on Tuesday. The talks with Ramtane Lamamra focused on the Egyptian position regarding the ongoing crisis and served as»»»
Egypt is Africa’s largest recipient of private foreign investment for fifth year: Finance Minister
Egypt has ranked as Africa’s largest recipient of private foreign investment for the fifth consecutive year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at a conference organised by the Egyptian–African Businessmen’s Association in cooperation with e-Tax, Kouchouk said the Egyptian economy has b»»»
Egypt, Oman explore expanded cooperation, expertise exchange in mining sector
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Mohsin Alhadhrami, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Chairperson of Petroleum Development Oman, on the sidelines of the International Mining Conference currently underway in Saudi Arabia, to discu»»»
Contact, Al Safy Group partner to launch integrated FinTech-powered financing platform
Contact, a leading provider of non-banking financial services in Egypt, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Safy Group to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the financing experience through innovative, technology-driven financial solutions. The partnership introduces,»»»
EIB Global offers $150m financing for Africa’s largest hybrid solar PV project in Egypt
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, announced on Tuesday a $150m financing package for Egypt’s Obelisk solar photovoltaic project, coinciding with the inauguration of the first phase of the plant in Qena. The event was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Most»»»
Egypt’s trade deficit widens to $4.58bn in October 2025
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has released its monthly Foreign Trade Data bulletin for October 2025. Egypt’s trade deficit stood at $4.58bn in October 2025, compared with $4.52bn in the same month of the previous year, marking a 1.3% increase. The value of expor»»»
2025 Ukraine's deadliest year for civilians since 2022, UN says
2025 was the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, according to the United Nations (UN). Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said, compared with 2,088 in 2024 and 1,974 in 2023. The number of injured »»»
DL Invest Group to create pan-European REIT investing in warehouses and data centers
DL Invest Group (DLIG) has become the largest shareholder in London-listed Abrdn European Logistics Income (ASLI), acquiring an 18% stake, and plans to build a pan-European REIT focused on logistics assets and data centers. Following a EUR 350 million eurobond issue in 2025, DLIG intends to take ov»»»
Investors TFI: the AI bubble will burst in the next year or two
Investors TFI believes today’s market rally resembles the late-1990s dot-com boom, but says it is still too early for a repeat of the 2000 crash. According to Jarosław Niedzielewski, fears of an imminent AI bubble burst are premature. While valuations of major US tech firms are high, they remain we»»»
Stellantis begins negotiations for layoffs in Poland as Chinese EVs flood Polish market
Stellantis will begin talks with trade unions on 14 January about cutting jobs at its car plant in Tychy, Poland, including the elimination of one production shift. The move mainly affects workers on temporary contracts, though some employees may transfer to other Stellantis facilities in Poland. T»»»
Data4 defines key trends in the data center market for 2026
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