Al Awsat 1m

High-Ranking Saudi Delegation to Attend World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos

A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. Alongside Prince Saisal, the delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the US P»»»

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Gulf News 14m

‘I see the spirit of Sheikh Zayed here’: Zaki Nusseibeh on BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), said he saw the enduring spirit of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan reflected in the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.After a guided tour by t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

MoL emphasises pivotal role of private sector in attracting graduates and driving development

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. This cam»»»

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Sputnik 26m

Interference in Iran Could Bring War, Flow of Refugees - Germany's AfD Co-Chair

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-chair Tino Chrupalla warned that interference in Iran's internal affairs could risk war and trigger a new wave of refugees. "We do not support interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Choosing a government is the task of the »»»

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Sputnik 26m

Throwback: The Horrors of Finland's WWII Concentration Camps for Russians

After invading Russia together with Nazi Germany in 1941, Finland showed no mercy to the civilians in the Russian territories occupied by their troops. Russians, regardless of their age and sex, were robbed of their possessions and herded into prison camps. This is what conditions in some of these »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 28m

Services sector driving German economy at the expense of industry and Poland

Germany’s GDP growth is increasingly driven by the services sector, which is performing much better than industry. This is bad news for Poland, because Polish exports are strongly tied to Germany’s industrial sector. In 2025, Germany’s economy grew by only 0.2%, the first positive result after two »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 28m

Min of Dev and Tech withdraw from banning sale of parts of apartment complexes

Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology has abandoned plans for a total ban on separating individual units in collective accommodation buildings, such as hotels or aparthotels. Instead, decisions will be delegated to local municipalities, which may adopt resolutions defining whether and how»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 28m

GUS: imports from China to Poland increased 13.4% y/y

Imports from China to Poland increased by 13.4% y/y to €52.9 bln in the period January–November 2025, according to Statistics Poland. This was the fastest growth among Poland’s largest trading partners. China’s share of Poland’s total imports reached 15.5% after November, up from 14.3% in the same »»»

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Jordan Times 31m

Trump threatens tariffs as US lawmakers back Denmark, Greenland

COPENHAGEN — Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.The bipartisan delegation, on a two-day trip to the Danis»»»

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Jordan Times 31m

ACI's exports reach JD7.49b up by 9.2% last year — Statistics

AMMAN — Exports of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 9.2 per cent last year, signalling a clear expansion in the geographical reach of exports to non-traditional African, European and non-Arab Asian markets.According to statistical data from the chamber, industrial exports reached JD7.490»»»

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Daily News Egypt 36m

CBE steadily navigates economic challenges through sustained policy efforts: Abdalla

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), said the bank has steadily navigated economic challenges through sustained and disciplined policy efforts. In the CBE’s annual report, Abdalla noted that, at the domestic level, the bank has remained focused on achieving the ultimate obje»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

China reaches semifinals for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup

Jeddah: China defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalties after 0-0 in regular and extra time of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, advancing to the semifinals for the first time.»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Philippines: Tropical storm Ada stalks Catanduanes: Slow-motion menace loops back

Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) decelerated over the coastal waters of Catanduanes while holding steady in intensity on Saturday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. In its 8 pm update on Saturday (Jan. 17), Pagasa placed the stor»»»

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Gulf News 50m

Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed crowns winners at Fazza Falcons Racing Cup final in Dubai

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the closing races of the second edition of the Fazza Falcons Racing Cup on Saturday morning, crowning the winners across three competition categories at Lahbab Track, part of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre. Also »»»

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Sana 50m

Presidential Decree: A historic step toward full citizenship for Syrian Kurds

Damascus, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Presidential Decree No. 13 of 2026, issued by President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Friday, marks a historic turning point that brings to an end decades of marginalization and exclusion endured by Syrian Kurds. It opens a new chapter founded on full citizenship, equality, and ju»»»

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Kuna 53m

Chad deplores Sudan's RSF killing of seven soldiers

ALGIERS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Chad has condemned Sudan's Rapid Support Forces' attack inside the Chadian territories that killed seven soldiers, warning the warring parties in Sudan against the repetition of such an assault.In a media statement, Chadian government spokesman Qassem Sharif said that his »»»

Gulf News 1h

Riyadh’s Joy Awards 2026: Shah Rukh Khan, Forest Whitaker dazzle on lavender carpet

All roads lead to Riyadh tonight, with Shah Rukh Khan ready to do what he does best: turn on the charm. The superstar has been confirmed to walk the lavender carpet at the Joy Awards, instantly raising the glamour quotient of an already packed evening. Shah Rukh Khan’s presence alone is enough to m»»»

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France24 1h

CIA chief meets Venezuela's interim leader to discuss 'potential opportunities'

The head of the CIA travelled to Venezuela and met the country's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez for about two hours, a US official said Friday. The visit from the senior US official was called a "trust-building measure" in the wake of the shock ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Janua»»»

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France24 1h

Venezuela’s interim leader sacks Maduro ally Alex Saab as industry minister

Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced she had dismissed Alex Saab from his role as industry minister. Saab is a close ally of deposed president Nicolas Maduro and has faced accusations of acting as a front man for the former leader. Venezuela's interim president on Friday d»»»

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France24 1h

US judge bars ICE from arresting peaceful Minnesota protesters or using pepper spray

A US Judge on Friday barred ICE agents from arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota or using pepper spray against them. The ruling comes 10 days after an ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good and another wounded a Venezuelan man a few days later. A US judge restricted federal agents on Frida»»»

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France24 1h

Does the US need to ‘own’ Greenland to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield?

US President Donald Trump has described ownership of Greenland as “vital” to his planned missile defence shield, doubling down on the claim that the sprawling Danish territory is critical to US national security. But experts say Trump's costly Golde»»»

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RT 1h

Trump threatens tariffs on NATO opponents of Greenland plan

US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose tariffs on American trading partners that do not support his push to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with European allies and casting new uncertainty regarding NATO unity. At a White House event on Friday, the US president doubled down on hi»»»

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France24 1h

The World This Week - Iran: An uprising and a massacre, The Greenland narrative, Preventing WWIII

It’s been a week marked by brutality, brinkmanship and political theatre. In Iran, a third week of protests spiralled into a nationwide uprising as the regime shut down the internet and phone lines. Graphic accounts of a violent crackdown emerged via Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, with human righ»»»

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France24 1h

Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner named to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the members of a “Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the temporary governance of post-war Gaza. Trump will chair the board himself and will be joined by former British prime minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Ste»»»

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France24 1h

Syrian forces enter Deir Hafer near Aleppo after Kurdish fighters agree to withdraw

Syrian government forces on Saturday entered Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, after Kurdish-led fighters agreed to evacuate the town in a move to avoid further confrontation. Last week, the Syrian army drove Kurdish forces out of Aleppo following deadly clashes. Syria’s army said Saturday its forces had»»»

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France24 1h

Trump taps former UK PM Tony Blair for Gaza 'board of peace'

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vision »»»

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France24 1h

Ugandan opposition denounces army raid on party leader Bobi Wine

The party of Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine denounced a raid by security forces on his home on Friday amid reports Wine has been cut off from all communication. The raid comes just before the announcement of the results of the presidential election expected on Saturday. The Ugandan army »»»

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France24 1h

Iran's protests wane amid crackdown as US backs off intervention threats

The Iranian authorities' crackdown on nationwide protests has largely quieted the movement for now, residents said, as US President Donand Trump appears to have backed down from his threats of attacking Iran's leadership. Trump claimed on Friday that Iran had called off mass executions, while state»»»

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France24 1h

'Hands off Greenland': Thousands protest in Denmark against Trump's land grab

Thousands of people began demonstrating across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday against US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island. The protests follow a new Trump warning on Friday that he may levy tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire the semi-autonomous D»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Manchester: Manchester United gave Michael Carrick the dream start to his interim tenure as manager on Saturday, beating Manchester City 2-0 to deal a huge blow to their local rivals' Premier League title aspirations. The Red Devils dominated at Old Trafford and were only made to wait until the fin»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt intelligence chief meets Gaza management head to discuss humanitarian priorities

Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS) chief Hassan Rashad met on Saturday with Ali Shaath, the head of the Palestinian committee tasked with managing the Gaza Strip, to discuss humanitarian priorities and the delivery of aid. During the meeting in Cairo, Rashad affirmed Egypt’s “continuous kee»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah’s Arms Safeguard Lebanon, Calls for Global Stand Against US Hegemony

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed on Saturday that Lebanon’s liberation was achieved through the resistance, which expelled the Israeli occupation, noting that without its weapons, who could guarantee that the Israeli enemy would not seize every corner of the country? He warne»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Drug trafficking network dismantled very close to Budapest

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BBC 1h

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

The White House has announced the first members of its Gaza "Board of Peace", and the list of names will do little to dispel the criticism from some quarters that the US president's plan resembles, at its heart, a colonial solution imposed over the heads of the Palestinians. There are still several»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Rama Sets 1,000-Investment Target for Mayors, Ties Goal to Re-Election

Prime Minister Edi Rama has set a clear target for municipal leaders, saying mayors must deliver 1,000 investments nationwide through the government’s “Mountain Package” program or risk being barred from running for re-election. He made the remarks during a meeting with mayors, one day after addres»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Berisha Accuses Rama of Seizing Parliament, Calls for Protests to Oust Government

Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday of seizing control of parliament and undermining the justice system, calling on citizens to rise up in protests to overthrow the government. Speaking during an online address to his supporters, the head of the Democratic Par»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UN chief Guterres warns 'powerful forces' undermining global ties

London: UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday said a host of "powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation" in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. Guterres, whose term as secretary-general ends on December 31 this year, delivered the warning at t»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: This resistance is among the most honorable in the world and the most rational, as it has always acted with wisdom - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: This resistance is among the most honorable in the world and the most rational, as it has always acted with wisdom 17-01-202»»»

Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: Any concession to the Israeli enemy from now on is further weakening. Why make concessions when Lebanon gains nothing? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Any concession to the Israeli enemy from now on is further weakening. Why make concessions when Lebanon gains nothing? 17-01»»»

Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: It is unacceptable for some of us to be tools for killing others so that they can live, and this will not happen in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: It is unacceptable for some of us to be tools for killing others so that they can live, and this will not happen in Lebanon »»»

The Peninsula 2h

Healthcare practitioner registration, licensing policy update benefits 3 categories: MoPH official

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said that its Circular No. (24/2025) regarding the update on the Registration and Licensing Policy of Healthcare Practitioners in the State of Qatar, issued recently, aims to strengthen its ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare system's workforc»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Search for Indonesia plane missing with 11 people on board

Indonesian authorities are searching for a small passenger plane after contact was lost on Saturday with the aircraft carrying 11 people, rescue officials told AFP. The Indonesia Air Transport turboprop plane left from Yogyakarta and was headed for the city of Makassar on Sulawesi island, with thre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Nasser Al Attiyah wins Dakar Rally for sixth time

RIYADH: Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah clinched his sixth Dakar Rally title after the conclusion of the 13th and final stage of the race held in Saudi Arabia.Al Attiyah previously won the title in 2011, 2015, 2019, 2022, and 2023, closing in on Frenchman Stéphane Peterhansel's record of eight wins»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MWL welcomes launch of second phase of peace plan, formation of Gaza Technocrat Committee

Makkah, Saudi Arabia: The Muslim World League welcomed the announcement marking the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, the declaration of a "Peace Council," and the formation of a Palestinian national committee to administer the Gaza Strip. In this context, it commended the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Bulgaria Extends Export Ban on Certain Insulins, Antibiotics and Adds Other Medicines

A ban on the export of certain insulins, insulin analogues and some antibiotics has been extended, and an export ban on additional medicines, including anti-anemic drugs, has been introduced, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The order, issued by outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov and publi»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Peaceful Finland? Think Twice: Nazi Alliance Was Pre-Planned Before WWII

The Western-spun fake image of Finland as a peaceful nation reluctantly dragged into wartime alliances is a “deliberately constructed myth,” Bair Irincheev, historian and director of the Karelian Isthmus Military Museum, tells Sputnik. Immediately after gaining independence in 1918, the Finnish lea»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah MP: Disarmament North of Litani Only Discussed within National Defense Strategy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP: Disarmament North of Litani Only Discussed within National Defense Strategy 17-01-2026 15:27 PM Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty»»»

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Kuna 3h

KEPS organizes winter bird count event at Sulaibikhat beach

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) organized on Saturday the "World Winter Bird Count Day" event at Sulaibikhat beach.The event was held under the patronage of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah and with broad parti»»»

Al Manar 3h

Sheikh Qassem: The exclusivity of arms is an Israeli-American demand to contain the resistance, not a Lebanese issue, as it cannot let “Israel” seize the land - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The exclusivity of arms is an Israeli-American demand to contain the resistance, not a Lebanese issue, as it cannot let “Isr»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Culture ministry opens nominations for Doha International Book Fair Award

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture has announced the opening of nominations for the Doha International Book Fair Award, from January17 to March 1. The award aims to shed light on the role played by the Doha International Book Fair in fostering the publishing industry at both local and international leve»»»

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