The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has committed $80m to the RMBV North Africa Fund III to accelerate private sector development and sustainability in Egypt, as part of a broader regional investment strategy covering North Africa. The signing took place at a»»»

Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, affirmed that recent developments send a clear message that Egypt is ready to receive mining investments and is building a mining sector capable of competing globally, providing investors with the confidence to inject capital and implement »»»

Starlink has reportedly waived monthly subscription payments for users inside Iran after its government shut down the internet last Thursday - cutting off millions of people from their families, livelihoods and access to information, during a deadly crackdown on protests. The satellite technology h»»»

Dubai: Paid on-street parking at Discovery Gardens officially comes into effect on January 15, with enforcement active from the morning, Parkonic confirmed. The new system, implemented by Parkonic, uses AI and number plate recognition to manage parking in areas without dedicated spaces. It is desig»»»

An anti-mafia consensus exists in Bulgarian society and the first step towards turning it into reality is holding fair elections, President Rumen Radev told journalists on Wednesday during events marking the 148th anniversary of the liberation of the town of Belovo and the Belovo region from Ottoma»»»

US President Donald Trump has been filmed raising his middle finger and appearing to mouth “f**k you” at a Ford autoworker who heckled him during a factory visit near Detroit. The insult was linked to the controversy over the Epstein files, which Trump has sought to play down after previously promi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Sports Day Committee of the State of Qatar 2026 announced the particulars of the new events, set to be launched statewide in February 2026. Under the motto "I Chose Sports", these events are intended to help community members familiarize themselves with the importance of p»»»

The Artemis II crew, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman (front l/r) with Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch (rear l/r) conduct a walkout from the Operations and Checkout Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., on December 20. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo NASA says it is preparing to roll i»»»

Netflix may change its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Netflix is considering raising its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to a cash offer, making the vote to accept it come months earlier, reports said. The ame»»»

Agents with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided the home of a Washington Post reporter this week as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of leaking classified information, officials said. In a post on X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said agents had searched»»»

In Greenland, “what matters is who controls the settlements and important infrastructure such as deep-water ports and large airports,” Swiss political and military expert Ralph Bosshard tells Sputnik. Specialized Forces RequiredAny European troops sent to Greenland, over 80% of which is ice-covered»»»

Egypt said Wednesday that all the members of a 15-person Palestinian technocratic committee meant to administer post-war Gaza had been agreed upon by all Palestinian factions, who swiftly offered their support. Under a 20-point Gaza truce plan brokered by US President Donald Trump in October, the P»»»

Syria’s military said it would open a corridor Thursday for civilians to evacuate an area of Aleppo province that has seen a military buildup following intense clashes between government and Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo city. The army’s announcement late Wednesday — which said civilians would be ab»»»

A British-owned, Canadian-made whiskey is at the centre of a spat between two provinces that is testing a unified "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs. It started after the whiskey maker, Diageo, said it will shut down a bottling plant in Ontario to move it closer to US consumers. Soon »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) will hold its fourth national forum on January 20 and 21, under the theme: "Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions." The forum will convene in collaboration with the Ministry of Social D»»»

Through the new trade deal with the European Union, Mercosur would strengthen its role as a supplier of food, meat, grains, oilseeds, fruit and wine. File Photo by Sebastiao Moreira/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Paraguay will host the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Unio»»»

Lebanese authorities have arrested a Syrian citizen who is suspected of sending money to fighters loyal to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, judicial officials said Wednesday. Ahmad Dunia was detained in recent days in Lebanon’s region of Jbeil north of Beirut and is being questione»»»

Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo on Wednesday as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival paramilitary nears the three-year mark. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty»»»

Skopje, 14 January 2026 (MIA) — Potential amendments to the Electoral Code discussed during the leaders meeting held earlier Wednesday include introducing a single electoral district and granting diaspora community members a right to vote in the country's parliamentary elections, Prime Minister and»»»

Washington: The United States said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. The United States has long rejected visas from people who appear likely to end up needing governmen»»»

Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home was raided by the FBI on Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into a government contractor. Attorney General Pam Bondi, pictured, alleged that Natanson was reporting on illegally leaked classified information. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»

Dubai: A wave of flight disruption swept across the Middle East, affecting major transit hubs and leaving hundreds of passengers dealing with missed connections, long terminal waits, and overnight airport stays. Travellers flying on GCC-based airlines and other carriers faced a combined total of 15»»»

An Italian fashion influencer has been acquitted of aggravated fraud, bringing a long-running scandal involving a charity Christmas cake to an end. Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers by promoting the sale of a designer pink pandoro as well as Easter eggs that were said to be h»»»

A 38-year-old man was convicted on the island of Kos for repeated sexual offenses against his 13-year-old stepdaughter. He was found guilty unanimously by a mixed jury court of repeated rape, sexual abuse of a minor under 14 by a cohabiting adult and repeated sexual assault of a child under 12. The»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Wednesday an upcoming visit to Belgrade by members of the European Parliament (EP) was a sign of disrespect for the Serbian parliament and institutions, the people of Serbia and the country itself as no consultations about the date of the vi»»»

Wide-scale desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers are among a raft of challenges facing Ukraine's military as Russia presses on with its invasion of its neighbor after almost four years of fighting, the new defense minister said Wednesday. Mykhailo Fedorov told Ukraine's parliament that other probl»»»

The organizers of Greenland’s premier dog sled race have said the presence of US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jeff Landry at the event would be “wholly inappropriate,” and launched a probe into his alleged invitation. Landry has openly backed Trump’s push to incorporate the Arctic island into the»»»

US control of Greenland is "vital" for the country's planned Golden Dome air and missile defence system, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday. Trump's post came as Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen sought to ease US concerns about security in Greenland, tel»»»

Tunis, Jan 14 (TAP) - As instructed by President Kais Saied, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh took part in the 5th Future Minerals Forum (FMF 2026), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 13-15 under the theme: “Minerals: Meeting...»»»

Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has revealed she has been having treatment after being diagnosed with cancer. The US writer, 46, known for It Ends With Us and Reminders of Him, said she has nearly finished radiotherapy and that earlier surgery was a success. She publicly discussed the news in an»»»

Diplomats have sought guarantees from Lebanese armed group Hezbollah that it would not take military action if the United ‌States ‌or ‌Israel ⁠carried out on ‌an attack on Iran, a Lebanese source familiar with the group's thinking told ⁠Reuters on Wednesday. The ‌source said ‍the ‍Iran-backed group»»»

Warning: this story contains content which some readers might find distressing Distressing new videos have emerged from a mortuary in Tehran showing rows of bodies, blood soaked floors and crowds of people searching for loved ones following a deadly government crackdown on protesters in Iran. The v»»»

The United States said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, US President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. "The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries," a State Department spokesperso»»»

France is looking into sending Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran to help citizens after Iranian authorities imposed a blackout of internet services in a bid to quell the country's most violent domestic unrest in decades. "We are exploring all options, and the one you have mentioned is among them»»»

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai will host what it says will be the world’s largest virtual sign language class on 21 January 2026. The event is part of the ongoing ‘Dubai Communicates in Sign Language’ initiative, launched by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it, two sources close to the kingdom's government told AFP on Wednesday, as Washington threatens Tehran with possible military strikes. The message was conveyed as the United States warned it coul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Wednesday expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a police vehicle in northwest of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several people. In a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

The Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar on New Year's Eve where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. Authorities said each of the victims would get a 10,000 franc ($12,500; £9,200) emergency payment, with a»»»

Actress Beverley Callard has swapped one iconic soap opera for another as it has been announced she is joining the cast of Fair City. Callard, best known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, will play a new character called Lily. She joined the cast of the cobbles with her on screen h»»»

Two armed suspects robbed a pawnshop Wednesday afternoon in eastern Thessaloniki. The incident occurred on Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, where the thieves reportedly stole a large sum of money. According to state broadcaster ERT, gunfire was heard during the robbery. The suspects fled the scene and poli»»»

The majority of Palestinian factions and the presidency offered their support for the Palestinian technocratic committee meant to govern Gaza, after mediator Egypt announced on Wednesday that all parties had agreed on its members. In a statement, Palestinian factions including Hamas and Islamic Jih»»»

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defence announced, Wednesday, that its forces have taken control of a new town in northeastern Ukraine and that they eliminated 1,065 Ukrainian soldiers across various combat fronts. In a statement, the ministry said that its 'North' group of forces succeeded in taki»»»

Dubai: Iran’s protests, which began as demonstrations over worsening economic conditions, have intensified into one of the most serious challenges to clerical rule in decades, drawing a deadly response from security forces and pushing the country toward a broader confrontation with the outside worl»»»

Greek authorities said a 95-year-old woman has been hospitalised in critical condition after reportedly pouring a combustible liquid over herself and setting it on fire on a western Athens street Wednesday. The incident occurred outside a shop in the suburb of Aigaleo. Local residents called an amb»»»

GERB supports the proposed amendments to the Election Code introducing voting with scanning machines, party leader Boyko Borissov said in a post on Facebook on Wednesday. According to him, the aim is to eliminate the human factor in order to avoid errors in vote counting. Borissov added that if a c»»»

A man arrested in connection with the current wave of protests in Iran has been sentenced to death and told he faces imminent execution, his family and a human rights group say. Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested last Thursday in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran. Days later, authorities informe»»»

Skopje, 14 January 2026 (MIA) — Wednesday's almost three-hour meeting of political party leaders initiated by Prime Minister and VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski was surprisingly constructive, Levica leader Dimitar Apasiev told a press conference Wednesday. According to Apasiev, this was the fi»»»

President Donald Trump’s first choice to serve as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia is defending her use of the title despite a judge ruling she was unconstitutionally appointed. File Pool Photo by Al Drago/EPA Jan. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's first choice to serve as U.S.»»»

Supporters of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni canvas for votes in Kampala, Uganda, Tuesday. Eight presidential candidates, including Museveni and Bobi Wine, are vying for the presidency in Uganda. Museveni seeks a seventh term after four decades in power. Photo by Isaac Kasamani/EPA Jan. 14 (UPI)»»»

Inventor Michael Wallhead said his motorized trash can, which holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest wheelie bin, can now reach a speed of 66 mph. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A British inventor said his tricked-out trash can that broke the Guinness World Recor»»»