RT 7m

China successfully tests rifle-wielding UAV

One of China’s leading tech companies, Wuhan Guide Infrared, has successfully tested a novel rifle-wielding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reporting unprecedented accuracy. In recent years, Chinese companies have been at the forefront of drone development, with many civilian models widely represent»»»

rt.com
Sana 18m

Oil gains slightly as gold surges past $5,000 amid geopolitical tensions

Washington, Jan. 26 (SANA) Oil prices edged higher on Monday, extending last week’s gains, as investors monitored rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude rose 0.18% to $66 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude gained 0.16% to $61.17 a barrel. Both benchmarks recorded weekly gains of a»»»

sana.sy
Gulf News 20m

UAE's Majra launches 2026 challenge to enhance corporate social responsibility

Dubai: Majra, the National CSR Fund, has launched the second edition of the Sustainable Impact Challenge 2026, a nationwide initiative designed to recognise and support corporate social responsibility and sustainability projects in the UAE. The programme encourages participation from the private, p»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Republic Day 2026: What stood out at India’s biggest military and cultural show?

Dubai: India showcased its growing military strength, indigenous defence technologies and rich cultural heritage during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, blending cutting-edge weapon systems with vibrant performances marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. From hypersonic»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Majalla 37m

'Gaza has broken every record of modern warfare'

Israel’s war on Gaza has shattered every known benchmark of modern conflict, says Rony Brauman, former president of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Unlike other wars he has witnessed across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Gaza combines total military domination with international acquiescence. A p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Sofia City Court Convicts Company Manager after European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigation

The Sofia City Court (SCC) has found a company manager guilty following an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia. The sentence was handed down under a plea agreement in a case of subsidy fraud involving funds from the European Social Fund and national co-financing»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Media Review: January 26

BOARD OF PEACE Bulgarian National Radio features an interview with attorney Adela Katchaounova, Co-Chair of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee, on the topic of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace and Bulgaria's place in it. In the interview, she characterized the organization as a personal ini»»»

bta.bg
Al Manar 50m

Lebanese Foreign Ministry: We have filed a complaint with the United Nations over continued Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Foreign Ministry: We have filed a complaint with the United Nations over continued Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty 26-0»»»

UPI 53m

No clear plan to replace aging, but vital, Navy 'test ship,' GAO says - UPI.com

The Navy's Self Defense Test Ship, formerly known as the USS Paul F. Foster, is shown returning to its home port at Port Hueneme, Calif., on June 12 following 14 months of repairs. Watchdogs say the Navy hasn't developed a clear way to replace the aging vessel, which is used to test self-defense sy»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Stock Market Ends Week in Green as EGX Nears International Standards & Norms

Egypt’s equity market closed the week of 18–22 January on a strong and broadly positive note, extending January’s rally and reinforcing the view that the market is entering a more mature phase supported by foreign inflows, firmer sentiment, and clear signals of structural reform. Trading opened the»»»

Sana 1h

Syria’s regaining oil and gas fields: Hope for energy recovery

Damascus, Jan. 26 (SANA) The resumption of crude oil flows from northeastern Syria to state-run refineries marks more than a technical restart of production. It signals a significant strategic shift in the government’s control over energy resources after more than a decade during which most of the »»»

sana.sy
24 News Agency 1h

Unified digital tourism platform planned for creation in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The introduction of modern digital solutions in the fields of education and tourism was a key topic at a recent government staff meeting chaired by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, with the participation of heads of state bodies and structural div»»»

24.kg
Al Awsat 1h

Egypt to Adopt Restrictions on Children’s Social Media Use to Fight 'Digital Chaos'

Egypt's Parliament is looking into ways to regulate children’s use of social media platforms to combat what lawmakers called “digital chaos,” following some western countries that are considering banning young teenagers from social media. The House of Representatives said in a statement late Sunday»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

How to spend a joyful day in Fayoum!

In a special report to MEO, Amira Elhamy unveils the beauty of untapped touristic sites in Fayoum. Located 100 kilometer southwest of Cairo, with its moderate weather, year long, Fayoum is definitely a unique destination to visit in Egypt. The uniqueness about this old city, is the richness of its »»»

Libya Herald 1h

CBL’s role in granting LCs is limited - does not include assessing Libya’s economic needs

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) issued a clarification statement yesterday regarding documentary credit procedures, emphasizing that its role and that of the banking system are limited to oversight and regulation, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The CBL’s clarification statement»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai locks in 504 global business events, boosting jobs, tourism and growth

Dubai: Dubai has secured 504 global business events in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for international conferences, corporate meetings and incentive programmes, and underlining the growing economic role of the sector under the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33. »»»

gulfnews.com
Sputnik 1h

Western Experts Admit Impossibility to Block Oreshnik Missile System - SVR Chief

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western experts have acknowledged that they lack the military-technical means to block the Russian ballistic missile system Oreshnik, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin told Sputnik. Earlier, Naryshkin told the agency that the reaction in Western»»»

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UPI 1h

Unification minister says review under way for special envoy to facilitate U.S.-N. Korea talks - UPI.com

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young, seen here during a Jan. 22 meeting of the South-North Korea Exchanges and Cooperation Support Association, said Monday that Seoul is reviewing the dispatch of a special envoy to help facilitate U.S.-North Korea talks. Photo by Yonhap Unification Minister Chung»»»

upi.com
Libya Herald 1h

Car importers granted LCs are overcharging consumers by 60 percent – Economy Ministry to take corrective action

The Ministry of Economy and Trade stated yesterday (in its Clarification Statement no. 2/2026) that the volume of letters of credit granted recently for the import of transportation equipment, vehicles, batteries, and tyres exceeded US$ 821 million for 154 companies. The Ministry said this was inte»»»

libyaherald.com
24 News Agency 2h

Truck burns down in Suusamyr, two people killed - | 24.KG

A truck burned down in Suusamyr, two people killed. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to the department, on January 25, 2026, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the duty unit of the Department of Internal Affairs of Zhaiyl district received a call from the 112 ser»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 2h

Dana Gas secures long-term gas deal for Kurdistan’s cement and steel plants

Dubai: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have signed long-term gas sales agreements to supply up to 142 million standard cubic feet a day of natural gas to industrial customers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, strengthening fuel security for cement and steel producers and advancing development of the»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 2h

Venezuela frees more political prisoners, Rodriguez rejects US pressure

A human rights group said more than 100 political prisoners were freed as releases continued across Venezuela. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday she had “had enough” of what she called orders from Washington, rejecting US pressure following recent strikes and the capture of leader Nic»»»

france24.com
Actmedia 2h

Industrial turnover, up 2.9pct 11 months into 2025

Industrial turnover overall (domestic market and foreign market) increased 2.9% in nominal terms in the first 11 months of last year compared with the same period in 2024, due to increases recorded in the extractive industry (+10.6%) and the manufacturing industry (+2.6%), according to data the Nat»»»

Actmedia 2h

PM Bolojan: Property taxes not to increase in 2027; software will generate market value of properties

Property taxes will not increase in 2027, declared Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, but they would also be established based on software currently being developed at the Ministry of Finance, which will generate data on the market value of properties."Property taxes are not expected to increase in 2027,»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Exports Rise by 20.7% in November

Data released by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that the Kingdom’s non-oil exports (including re-exports) increased by 20.7% in November compared with the same month in 2024. This rise coincided with a marked improvement in the surplus of the merchandise trade balan»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 2h

Dollar sinks on yen intervention talk, gold breaks $5,000

Hong Kong: The dollar fell in Asian trade Monday amid speculation US officials could join their Japanese counterparts to help support the yen after a recent sell-off, while equities started the week with losses. Reports that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York had checked in with traders about the»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 2h

Rent or Buy: How to Make the Right Decision Based on the Real Estate Market in Bulgaria

Choosing between renting and buying a home is a decision that goes far beyond personal preference. In Bulgaria, this choice is increasingly shaped by economic uncertainty, changing work patterns, and significant differences between regional real estate markets. While home ownership has traditionall»»»

novinite.com
Dailynews Hungary 2h

Could Europe face a colder February? What the polar vortex is signaling

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Al Manar 2h

Gaza: A child injured by Israeli army gunfire west of Khan Younis, according to medical sources - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: A child injured by Israeli army gunfire west of Khan Younis, according to medical sources 26-01-2026 09:41 AM Latest News Urgent News»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Saudi Private Sector Commissions International Firm to Improve Cost Efficiency 

The Saudi private sector has commissioned an international consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive study on the business environment and rising operating costs faced by commercial enterprises, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The move aims to identify practical solutions to curb rising financial bu»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 3h

Mubadala exits Arcadia after four-year growth run

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has sold its minority stake in Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, drawing the curtain on a four-year investment that saw the US-based business scale rapidly across over-the-counter medicines and wellness products. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 3h

Oman cracks down on work injury delays, introduces fines for late reporting

Dubai: Oman has issued new regulations governing work-related injuries and occupational diseases, setting out detailed coverage criteria, reporting obligations and penalties for delays, under a decision issued by the Social Protection Fund. The rules, issued under Decision No.1 of 2026, apply to wo»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 3h

Dhurandhar actor arrested in Mumbai for raping domestic help for over a decade

Mumbai: Actor Nadeem Khan, recently seen in the blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar, was arrested by Mumbai police on January 22 for allegedly raping his domestic help over a period of 10 years, authorities said on Monday. The arrest, according to a PTI report, follows a complaint filed by a 41-yea»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 3h

South Sudan crisis heightens 'risk of mass violence' against civilians, UN experts say

Independent UN experts warned on Sunday that escalating violence in South Sudan was raising the risk of mass atrocities against civilians, citing fresh clashes and inflammatory rhetoric. The UN Commission on Human Rights said it was gravely alarmed by fighting in Jonglei state, where witnesses repo»»»

france24.com
Novinite 3h

Bulgaria, US Set Up Joint Energy Team for Key Strategic Projects

Bulgaria and the United States have agreed to step up cooperation in the energy sector by setting up a joint expert structure to work on priority projects of shared strategic importance. The decision was discussed during an online meeting between former Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Tommy Joyc»»»

novinite.com
Gulf News 3h

Singapore tops Asean in foreign direct investments (FDI)

Singapore has emerged once again as the unrivalled leader of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows among the major Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) economies, far outpacing its regional peers. While Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand also attracted significant capital, it was Singap»»»

gulfnews.com
Sana 3h

Jordan approves transport cooperation deal with Syria and Turkey

Amman, Jan. 26 (SANA) Jordan’s Cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on transport cooperation with Syria and Turkey, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and improving the efficiency and sustainability of transport networks across the three countries. According to a statement»»»

sana.sy
The Peninsula 3h

Education remains fundamental human right: Unesco Regional Director

Doha, Qatar: In a statement marking the International Education Day, Director of Unesco’s Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen Salah Khaled, (pictured) reaffirmed that education remains a fundamental human right, a public good and a shared responsibility. This year’s global theme, “The Pow»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Kathimerini 3h

Hotel expansion near Sarakiniko beach sparks new outcry on Milos

The Cycladic island of Milos has again become the focus of controversy over alleged illegal development, as construction continues on a major expansion of a hotel complex near the island’s iconic Sarakiniko beach, known for its moon-like white rock formations. Skai.gr reported over the weekend that»»»

ekathimerini.com
The Peninsula 4h

Doha Youth Legal Forum held

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, the College of Law organised the Doha Youth Legal Forum. It is part of its academic and community partnership with the Ministry»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 4h

Terminal 2 opens at King Khalid Airport, boosting capacity to 14 million

Dubai: Terminal 2 at King Khalid International Airport has officially opened, marking the completion of a major redevelopment project for Terminals 1 and 2. The upgrades aim to expand capacity and modernize one of Saudi Arabia’s busiest aviation hubs. The inauguration was led by Prince Faisal bin B»»»

gulfnews.com
BBC 4h

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Rub the leaf and inhale the fragrance, Michaelus Tracey is saying. The musky scent of this cannabis plant is distinctly different from the citrusy aroma of another that he is also holding. To the untrained eye, the neat rows of flowering cannabis crops in front of us are indistinguishable from each»»»

bbc.com
Al Awsat 4h

Damascus Acting with US Support to Control Sweida

Damascus is acting in coordination with the United States to take control over Jabal al-Arab, which houses the majority of the Druze population in southern Syria, Israeli broadcaster KAN News said quoting a Syrian official. Although the official said the American support is conditional on not harmi»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 4h

CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al

When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al

When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al

When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

At least 15 dead following ferry sinking near Basilan, Philippines

A maritime disaster occurred in the early hours of January 26 when the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, a roll-on-roll-off ship, foundered whilst travelling towards Jolo, Sulu, Philstar Global reports. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed that the vessel, which left Zamboanga City at 9:20 pm on January 25, bro»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al

When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al

When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

CRINK encirclement: Trump efforts at a Eurasian middle belt to check Beijing, Moscow et al

When US President Donald Trump unveiled his Gaza-focused “Board of Peace” on a Davos stage, the message was clear and unmistakeable: Washington’s centre of gravity is shifting inland, away from existing treaty allies and towards a loose arc of Eurasian middle powers designed to complicate the ambit»»»

intellinews.com