Gulf News 2h

Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens

The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum. Also Read: Wealth inequality ‘out of control,’ with billionaires' fortun»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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BNE 5h

Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

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Kuna 6h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

3270830 KUWIAT -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the commencement of phase two of President Trump's plan to end Gaza conflict. 3270880 MANAMA -- Bahrain receives US invitation to join the Board of Peace that will oversee the implementation of Trump's plan to end Gaza conflict. 327»»»

The Peninsula 6h

Commercial Bank reports financial year 2025 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4 million

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.) (the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced today its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QAR 2,384.4 million for FY 2025, down from QAR 3,032.1 million in FY 2024. Co»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

FRA grants fintech licence to Granite, enabling Egypt’s first fully digital money market account

Granite Financial Holding, a digitally enabled asset management company, has received a fintech licence from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), paving the way for the immediate launch of its proprietary mobile application, the Granite Money Market Account (Granite MMA). The launch follows an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

New People, New Parties Always Emerge during Elections and That Shouldn't Be a Problem - TISP Floor Leader Yordanov

There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told Bulgarian National TV here on Sunday evening that the appearance of new people and new parties in elections should not be a problem for anyone. He noted that political life is not static, which he considers a positive thing, and added »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Sharjah charity targets 25,000 beneficiaries with Ramadan food baskets

Sharjah Charity International has launched early field preparations for its Ramadan food basket project as part of its annual Ramadan campaign, Jood, aiming to support vulnerable families ahead of the holy month. The initiative seeks to ensure that essential food supplies reach underprivileged hous»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Bulgaria’s Postal Service Smoothly Handles Lev-to-Euro Exchange, Says Outgoing Deputy PM Karadjov

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov stated that Bulgarian Posts are handling the exchange of leva to euro flawlessly so far, particularly in remote areas without bank branches. Speaking to bTV’s here on Sunday, he noted that postal security has been reinforced and»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Video Shows Fires in Palestinian Village in West Bank During Israeli Settler Attack

Israeli settlers rampaged through a Palestinian village in the West Bank, setting fire to a series of structures, according to security camera footage obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday, in an overnight onslaught that has become a common phenomenon in the occupied territory. In the video, t»»»

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France24 11h

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term as rival Bobi Wine rejects 'fake results'

Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office, official results showed Saturday, allowing the former guerrilla to extend his four-decade rule of the East African country. His main opponent, Bobi Wine, remains in hiding after security forces raided his home. Ugandan Presi»»»

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RT 12h

Thousands rally in Greenland against US annexation plans (VIDEOS)

Thousands of people marched through Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Saturday to protest against US plans to annex the self-governing Danish territory. A similar rally was held in Copenhagen. The protests came in response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who has declared that Washing»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Constitutional Law Expert Kiselova: Uncertainty Persists Over Election Rules, Timing and Participants

Interviewed by Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, Nataliya Kiselova MP of BSP-United Left said that uncertainties surrounding snap parliamentary elections concern not only the rules governing them, but also the participants and the timing. She noted that media speculation has increasingly focused »»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open after epic battle

Melbourne: Venus Williams made history as the oldest woman to ever play the Australian Open on Sunday but the 45-year-old fell at the first hurdle after an epic battle with an opponent more than 20 years her junior. The American seven-time Grand Slam champion was handed a wildcard for Melbourne, fi»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Sanctioned Serbian oil refinery resumes production

Belgrade: Serbia's sole refinery, majority owned by Russian companies, resumed its work on Sunday due to a temporary reprieve from sanctions targeting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Serbia's energy minister said. Washington's sanctions on the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), part of its crackdown»»»

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Middle East Observer 16h

Egypt Unveils Comprehensive Tax Incentives to Boost Small Businesses and Startups

In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the nation’s economic landscape, the Egyptian government has launched an all-encompassing tax facilitation package designed to support small businesses, startups, and freelancers. This initiative, unveiled during a press conference by Minister of Finance »»»

The Peninsula 17h

Qatar launches application to automate insurance for foreign vehicles

Doha, Qatar: Starting February 1, 2026, foreign vehicles entering Qatar through Abu Samra will be able to obtain vehicle insurance electronically before entering the country, speeding up the border entry process. The Qatar Unified Insurance Bureau launched an electronic system, MSAR, that will allo»»»

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UPI 19h

On This Day, Jan. 18: William of Prussia becomes 1st German emperor - UPI.com

On Jan. 18, 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German emperor. 1 of 5 | On January 18, 1919, a post-World War I peace conference began that resulted in the creation of the international peacekeeping organization the League of Nations. File Photo courtesy United Nations Jan. 18 (UPI) --»»»

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Gulf News 19h

UAE schools ban students from bringing medicines to class

Dubai: Schools across the UAE have moved to tighten controls on student health and safety, urging parents not to send any medication with their children during the school day, except in strictly regulated medical cases. Administrations at a number of government and private schools following the Min»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

'Bring it on': UK's Labour readies for EU reset fight

London: Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labour government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to move closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately set about repairing and rebuilding relations with the 27-member bloc afte»»»

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Al Awsat 20h

'Bring it On': UK's Labor Readies for EU Reset Fight

Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labor government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to move closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately set about repairing and rebuilding relations with the 27-member bloc after winning»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Dubai’s public transport gets big boost with 250 new buses

Dubai: Dubai has taken a decisive step towards a greener, more efficient public transport network with the arrival of 250 new buses including the UAE’s largest-ever fleet of electric buses, giving a major boost to daily commuting and reinforcing the city’s long-term sustainability goals. Dubai’s Ro»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Dubai parking gets new rules as Parkin expands permits and subscriptions

Dubai: Finding a parking space in a fast-growing city like Dubai can be a daily challenge, and Parkin says its updated system is designed to make that experience fairer and more manageable for everyone. The company explained that its parking reservations now fall into two main categories. The first»»»

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Gulf News 18.01. 01:08

Why 2026 could make energy and insurance pricier

Dubai: Households may feel the climate transition most sharply through two everyday pressure points in 2026, electricity bills and insurance availability. A new cross-sector outlook on sustainable finance trends points to a more pragmatic energy shift, shaped by energy security, rising power demand»»»

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RT 17.01. 22:48

Top US court to review suit against German chemicals giant

The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by German chemical company Bayer on a Roundup-related case in which a man was awarded $1.25 million, claiming the herbicide gave him blood cancer. The court made the announcement regarding Monsanto Co. v. Durnell in a statement on Friday, with a verdict expe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 17.01. 22:37

Dugong family and QCA sign strategic partnership at QOC

Tribune News Network Doha Today, Dugong Family, Qatar’s original IP brand, and the Qatar Cricket Association officially signed a strategic partnership agreement at the Qatar Olympic Committee, marking a new milestone in promoting youth sports development and family-oriented sports culture in Qatar.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 17.01. 22:37

Healthcare Practitioner Licensing Policy to further improve system, says MoPH

QNA Doha 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 ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare system’s workforce and to»»»

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Kuna 17.01. 22:09

British crewless helicopter makes maiden flight amid N. Atlantic tensions

LONDON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The first full-sized autonomous helicopter completed its maiden flight with the aircraft, specialized in tracking submarines, carrying out high-risk missions.British Royal Navy (RN) said, in a statement on Friday, the helicopter, named Proteus, was developed through a progr»»»

Kuna 17.01. 22:09

Pres. Trump: US ready to resume mediation in Egypt-Ethiopia dispute over GERD

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump sent a message to his Egyptian counterpart Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on Friday where he stated that resolving the dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was "at the very top" of his agenda."I thank you f»»»

UPI 17.01. 20:15

Trump to impose tariffs on 8 NATO members amid Greenland efforts - UPI.com

President Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO nations that sent troops to Greenland, which he said needs to become part of the United States to stop from being controlled by China or Russia. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Eight NATO member nations will be subject»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 17.01. 18:02

Arctic freeze to grip Hungary: Temperatures could plunge to -20°C as air quality turns dangerous

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The Peninsula 17.01. 15:14

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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Kuna 17.01. 14:30

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»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 17.01. 14:20

Kronospan on Time with Plan for Safe Shutdown of One of Its Production Lines in Veliko Tarnovo

Within the required 24-hour deadline, the wood-processing company Kronospan Bulgaria submitted to the Regional Inspectorate of Environment (RIEW) and Water a plan for the safe shutdown of its particleboard production line in Veliko Tarnovo, the company’s press office said on Saturday. On Friday, Ja»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17.01. 13:56

Kronospan Submits on Time Plan for Safe Shutdown of One of Its Production Lines in Veliko Tarnovo

Within the required 24-hour deadline, the wood-processing company Kronospan Bulgaria submitted to the Regional Inspectorate of Environment (RIEW) and Water a plan for the safe shutdown of its particleboard production line in Veliko Tarnovo, the company’s press office said on Saturday. On Friday, Ja»»»

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Gulf News 17.01. 10:03

Saudi Arabia become world's first to conditionally approve Anktiva for advanced lung cancer

Dubai: Saudi Arabia became the first country in the world to grant conditional regulatory approval for Anktiva as a treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has granted conditional approval for Anktiva (noga»»»

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UPI 17.01. 09:09

On This Day, Jan. 17: Kobe, Japan, earthquake kills thousands - UPI.com

On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people. 1 of 6 | People offer prayers for the victims of the January 17, 1995, Great Hanshin earthquake with candles marking the date during a ceremony January 17, 2025, in Kobe, Japan. File Ph»»»

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