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3269656 KUWAIT -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya receives the copy of credentials of China's new Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin. 3269718 GAZA -- The Israeli occupation forces launch deadly attack on a three-story house in Al-Tuffah district, east Gaza City. 3269693 BEIRUT -- One perso»»»
Lebanon’s Central Bank takes legal action to recover embezzled funds - UPI.com
Lebanon's Central Bank governor, Karim Souaid, said he has taken domestic and international legal action to recover misused or embezzled public funds, with the aim of restoring liquidity and repaying bank depositors affected by the 2019 financial collapse. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh BEIRUT, Lebanon,»»»
Western forces in Ukraine ‘a move toward war’ – Hungarian foreign minister
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has condemned Kiev’s Western European backers for planning to deploy troops to Ukraine, warning the move risks a “direct war” with Russia. UK and French leaders said Tuesday they had signed a “declaration of intent” to deploy forces to Ukraine “in the even»»»
Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Only a few hours after the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was removed from his palace, his job and his country by US special forces, Donald Trump was still marvelling about how it felt to monitor a live feed of the raid from his Mar-a-Lago mansion. He shared his feelings with Fox News. "If you»»»
Education minister discusses supporting pathways for hearing-impaired students towards higher education
DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwa bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, accompanied by Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs Dr Hareb Mohammed Al Jabri, paid an inspection visit to the Audiology Education Complex, in the presence of President of the Community C»»»
Tender No. 816- Matrouh Governorate – Housing & Civil Directorate
Real Estate, Infrastructure & Construction Client: Matrouh Governorate – Housing & Civil Directorate Address: Galaa st., Marsa Matronh Tender Summary: General tender No 1/2025/2026 for the rehabilitation and renovation of Cournich Elnile at Matrouh for summer 2026. Tender Does: LE 899 Bid Bond: LE »»»
Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises
Simon's Town: Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9- 16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which »»»
JD20m new investment launched in food industry in Al Muwaqar Industrial Estate
AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tariq Abu Ghazaleh on Thursday attended the signing ceremony of a new local investment agreement in the food industry sector, with an investment volume exceeding JD20 million.The signing ceremony was attended by the director of the investing company and the acting Dir»»»
EU to strengthen strategic partnership with Egypt -- High Rep.
CAIRO, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas affirmed that Egypt is "an indispensable partner" to the EU."Just last year, we opened a new chapter in our relationship with the first ever EU-Egypt Summit," she said at a joint pre»»»
Egypt reiterates need of Israeli occupation's withdrawal from Gaza
CAIRO, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Egypt has re-affirmed the necessity for the Israeli occupation to pull out from Gaza, and forming a Palestinian interim technocratic committee to manage the Strip and an international force.This came during a telephone conversation between Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdela»»»
Qatar Foundation deepens sustainability ties with national partners through heritage-driven initiatives
DOHA: Qatar Foundation is strengthening its collaboration with key national stakeholders to further embed sustainability across Qatar’s development plans, with ministries and national institutions joining forces to advance policies, projects, and community initiatives that align with Qatar National»»»
MOI announces temporary full closure of Al Khafji and Katara streets for Katara Triathlon Championship
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced a temporary full closure of Al Khafji Street and Katara Street on the occasion of the Katara Triathlon Championship, taking place on Friday, January 12, 2026. The closure will be in effect from 2:00am until 1:00pm, to ensure the safety of particip»»»
President Donald Trump seeks $6.2M in attorney fees in Georgia case - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Wednesday filed a motion seeking $6.26 million in attorney fees and legal costs from the dismissed election-interference case filed against him and others in Georgia's Fulton County Superior Court. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- President Donal»»»
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal law-enforcement officer is laying bare the sharp divides in American politics – and threatening to inflame an already contentious debate over immigration policy. The incident took place in broad daylight. There are multiple videos taken by b»»»
Tender No. 808- Lycee Francais du Caire (The French school in Cairo)
Education & Training Client: Lycee Francais du Caire (The French school in Cairo) Address: Cairo – www.1fcaire.org/letablissement/appel Tender Summary: Lycee Francais du Caire invites for tender for technical work related to restructuring of its primary school in Maadi NB: French language will be t»»»
How Maduro's capture in Venezuela weakens China in Latin America
The capture of Nicolas Maduro was, among other things, a way for Washington to reaffirm that Venezuela – and Latin America in general – fall under the US sphere of influence. The message may have been primarily directed at China, which will now find it more difficult to pursue its interests in the »»»
‘I spent almost four months in a prison cell’: Journalist Mario Guevara on covering ICE
Arrested while reporting on an anti-Trump protest outside Atlanta, Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara spent 112 days in ICE detention before being deported to El Salvador despite holding a valid US work permit and press credentials. He spoke to FRANCE 24 about press freedom und»»»
ICE agent behind fatal Minnesota shooting acted in ‘self-defense’ – Trump
The ICE agent who fatally shot a woman during an altercation in Minneapolis in the US state of Minnesota on Wednesday was acting in self-defense, US President Donald Trump has said. According to video of the incident, an immigration agent attempted to open the door of an SUV driven by Renee Good an»»»
Tender No. 807- Egyptian Company for Airports
Agriculture, Water, Sanitation, Food & Beverages Client: Egyptian Company for Airports Address: Cairo Airport road, Cairo Tender Summary: General bid No 8/2025/2026 for rehabilitation and renovation of equipment of Sanitary Drainage Water Treatment substation of Aswan International Airport. Tender »»»
Tender No. 805- Ministry of Health and Population
Healthcare, Medicines, Lab Equipment & Services Client: Ministry of Health and Population Address: New Administrative Capital, Cairo Tender Summary: General tender No 10/12/2025/2026 for supply of digital temperature – humidity meatier display devices. Tender Docs: LE 299 Bid Bond: LE 10.700 Tender»»»
Tender No. 806- Egyptian Company for Airports
Agriculture, Water, Sanitation, Food & Beverages Client: Egyptian Company for Airports Address: Airport road, Cairo Tender Summary: General tender No 17/2025/2026 for the construction of water treatment substation for sanitary drainage at Sharm Elsheikh International Airport. Tender Docs: LE 10.000»»»
Patra suspect given deadline to testify in fatal beating case
A 26-year-old man accused, along with eight others, of the death of a 30-year-old after a beating at an entertainment center in Patra requested and received a deadline to testify on Friday. The suspect presented himself at Patra police station at noon and was then taken to the prosecutor for crimin»»»
A petrol station on the Moon? Lunar water could revolutionise space exploration
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Lebanese Army completes first phase of disarming Hezbollah - UPI.com
A Lebanese soldier stands guard near the entrance to a tunnel during a media tour in the village of Zibqin, near the border with Israel, in southern Lebanon in November. The tour was intended to demonstrate that the Lebanese Army maintains control south of the Litani River and functions independent»»»
Jordan, EU affirm support for Syria’s stability and territorial integrity
Amman, Jan.8 (SANA) Jordan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Syria’s stability and territorial integrity. In a closing statement of their first summit held Thursday in Amman, the two sides stressed the importance of working together to ensure Syria’s unity, sovereignt»»»
Yemeni separatist chief fled to UAE, Saudi-led coalition says
Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi has fled to the United Arab Emirates with Emirati help after a failed military advance that strained relations between the Gulf countries, the country's Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday. Al-Zubaidi was accused of high treason and»»»
Turkey offers to 'support' Syrian forces against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
Turkey stands ready to help Syria in its "counter-terrorism" operation against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, the Turkish defence ministry told a press briefing on Thursday, adding that the Aleppo operation was "carried out entirely by the Syrian army" – implying no Turkish involvement. Turk»»»
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Meets New SPAK and BKH Leaders, Vows Fight Against Crime and Corruption
Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn congratulated this Thursday the head of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Klodjan Braho and NBI Director Joni Keta on their new leadership roles, reaffirming U.S. support for SPAK’s efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics trafficking. "As Sec»»»
France's Macron slams 'temptation to divide up world' among 'great powers'
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and turning away from allies as he addressed top diplomats on Thursday in a speech dominated by the fallout from the US attack on Venezuela. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thur»»»
Policing the sky: NATO’s high-risk patrols near Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has not only reshaped borders on the ground but also transformed the airspace above Europe, forcing NATO’s European allies to redefine aerial security by patrolling a tense new frontier over the Black Sea in what is described as a “policing of the sky” mission aimed at upholding »»»
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people's medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. The firm wants people to share their medical records along with data from apps like MyFitnessPal, which will be analysed to gi»»»
ARP Speaker stresses role of parliamentary diplomacy
Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives, Brahim Bouderbala, stressed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening Tunisia’s external relations and backing government efforts in this area.Speaking on...»»»
Saudi, Iraqi Foreign Ministers discuss regional developments
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Thursday from his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein. According to a statement, the two ministers discussed the latest regional and international developments, their implications, and ongoing efforts »»»
House to vote on ACA tax credit extension - UPI.com
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18. The U.S. House is set to vote on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo J»»»
Iranians protest for 12th day as Kurdish opposition calls for general strike
An Iranian police officer was killed in a stabbing during unrest near the capital, local media reported on Thursday as protests over the cost of living in the country entered a 12th day. Several Kurdish opposition parties based in neighbouring Iraq have called for a general strike in support o»»»
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the known universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the world economy and more. Quantum computing holds the key to»»»
Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African hero
Algeria's football federation has apologised to a Congolese superfan who has become one of the stars of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) being held in Morocco. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has supported the Democratic Republic of Congo by dressing up as the country's revered first leader Patrice Lumumb»»»
Tender No. 799- General Authority for Egypt’s Railways
Transportation, Fire Safety & Security Client: General Authority for Egypt’s Railways Address: Shoubra Tunnel, Cairo Tender Summary: General internal tender for supply of 16 oil barrel-shell spirax S3 ATFMDS for cranes. Tender Docs: LE 500 Bid Bond LE 7.000 Tender Deadline: 20-1-2026.»»»
Audience at Kuwait's Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium for Frech Super Cup clash
Photo feature by Mashari Al-Kandari KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Soccer fans have flocked to Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Thursday to enjoy watching the French Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, marking the first time in which Kuwait hosts this prestigious sporting eve»»»
What the 2026 Olympics mean for international sports betting markets
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Nearly 500 Snowploughs Clearing National Roads, Anti-Icing Measures Underway
A total of 489 snowploughs are operating on Bulgaria’s national road network, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said in a press release on Thursday. Road sections are treated primarily to prevent icing, the agency said, adding that falling temperatures and the cessation of snowfall are creating »»»
Qatar National Library hosts National Library of Nigeria delegation for knowledge exchange
Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a senior delegation from the National Library of Nigeria for a three-day knowledge exchange, reinforcing QNL's role as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration. The visit, held 6-8 January 2026, brought together library professionals to»»»
Qatar Museums welcomes 2026 with creativity, learning and discovery
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums welcomes 2026 with a dynamic January programme of creative, educational, and community-focused activities held across its museums and creative hubs. From hands-on workshops exploring heritage, design, and sustainability, inspiring film screenings, and family-friendly outd»»»
Maria Tsantsarova's Dismissal Prompts Regulator's Scrutiny and Calls for Stronger Safeguards for Journalists
The lawyers of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will examine the case of the dismissal of journalist Maria Tsantsarova from bTV and whether it involves a breach of the Radio and Television Act (RTA). The decision was made on Thursday by CEM members after a lengthy discussion. They also decide»»»
Avelo Airlines to stop flying ICE deportation flights - UPI.com
Avelo Airlines announce it will stop conducting deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security. Image courtesy of Avelo Airlines. Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline, announced it will end its contract with the U.S. government to conduct deportation flights. The a»»»
Russia's Dmitriev Calls on EU 'Warmongers' to Disclose Defense Profits
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund head and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev urged European "warmongers" on Thursday to disclose information about their defense-related earnings. According to a Politico report citing an unnam»»»
Macron Accuses US of 'Turning Away' from Allies
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and "gradually turning away" from some of its allies. Macron delivered his annual speech to French ambassadors at the Elysee Palace as European powers are scrambling to come up with»»»
UK says it provided ‘support’ to US seizure of Russian tanker
The UK provided “enabling support” to the US military in seizing the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera, the British Defence Ministry has said. The oil tanker was interdicted on Wednesday in international waters to the northwest of Scotland. The Pentagon claimed the vessel, formerly known as ‘Bella 1’»»»
Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation
Spain's Roman Catholic Church has reached an agreement with the government to compensate victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately. It means the government will manage possible compensation in co-»»»
Lebanese army says it has taken over security in Hezbollah-dominated south
The Lebanese army says it has taken over security in the south of the country, which for decades had been dominated by the Iranian-backed movement Hezbollah, amid fears that Israel could escalate its military offensive against the group. Lebanon has been under intense international pressure, partic»»»