Al Awsat 4m

Larijani Calls Trump, Netanyahu ‘Main Killers of People of Iran’ as Russia Slams Threats

A senior Iranian official responded Tuesday to US President Donald Trump’s latest threat to intervene in deadly protests, saying that the US and Israel will be the ones responsible for the death of Iranian civilians. Shortly after Trump’s social media post urging Iranians to “take over” government »»»

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24 News Agency 8m

Rise in ARVI, pneumonia cases in Osh: Doctors switch to enhanced work schedule - | 24.KG

Family Medicine Centers in Osh have begun operating seven days a week due to a rise in cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and pneumonia. The regional office of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to it, the enhanced work schedule was introduced to ensure timely »»»

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24 News Agency 8m

Three flights delayed at Manas airport due to fog - | 24.KG

Three flights arriving from Sharm el-Sheikh, Istanbul, and Moscow were delayed at Bishkek’s Manas International Airport due to dense fog. Currently, visibility near the airport is 175 meters, while the minimum required is 800 meters. According to the airport’s press service, the flight from Egypt w»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Trump Warns of ‘Very Strong Action’ if Iran Hangs Protesters

US President Donald Trump warned of unspecified "very strong action" if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters, with Tehran calling American warnings a "pretext for military intervention". International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights group said »»»

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24 News Agency 20m

Bride kidnapping suspects detained in Chui region - | 24.KG

Police officers have detained suspects in the kidnapping of a woman for the purpose of marriage, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to the department, the crime occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (Voenno-Antonovka). On the night of Janu»»»

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24 News Agency 20m

World Bank forecasts Kyrgyzstan's economic growth at 6.5 percent in 2026 - | 24.KG

The Kyrgyz Republic’s economy will continue to grow in 2026, driven by domestic demand, investment, and government spending. Bakyt Dubashov, Senior Economist at the World Bank Group, stated. According to him, domestic economic stimulus will be the key driver of growth. Specifically, private consump»»»

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BBC 25m

Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own

It's crunch time. The US Vice President, JD Vance, is hosting the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers, as well as their US counterpart, Marco Rubio, in the White House on Wednesday. The focus of the talks: the future of the world's biggest island, Greenland. There is a large digital news ticke»»»

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Kathimerini 26m

Greece among passport leaders

Greece ranked fourth worldwide among the most powerful passports, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, using data from the International Air Transport Association. Greek passport holders can travel without a visa to 185 destinations, placing the country in a shared fourth position with ni»»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Average speed control introduced on roads in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan is introducing average speed control on its roads. It was announced at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on law and order. Deputy Interior Minister Oktyabr Urmambetov reported that a pilot testing of the average speed monitoring system is underway on Bishkek—Tokmok highway. Accord»»»

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Gulf News 36m

UAE welcomes US designation of several Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organisations

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump designating several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as terrorist organisations. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the »»»

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Gulf News 41m

Parkin adds free parking permits for these Dubai drivers

Dubai: Parkin is introducing several digital enhancements designed to make parking more efficient for residents, visitors, and businesses. The company’s latest update integrates multiple permit services directly into the Parkin app, allowing customers to manage parking access through one unified pl»»»

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24 News Agency 44m

Kyrgyzstan gains 14,669 new residents, while only 3,461 leave - | 24.KG

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) published new data on demographics, migration levels and life expectancy in the EAEU countries in its report «Demographics in Figures. Statistics of the Eurasian Economic Union.» According to the study, Russia has the largest population among the five member s»»»

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Sputnik 52m

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Block US from Seizing NATO Ally Territory

Senators Murkowski (R-AK) and Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the NATO Unity Protection Act, prohibiting the use of Pentagon or State Department funds to blockade, occupy, annex, or control any NATO ally’s sovereign territory without their consent. The bill is a direct bipartisan rebuke of Trump administ»»»

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Sputnik 52m

Zelensky's Bloc Leader Probed in Anti-Corruption Raids — Report

Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies conducted searches targeting David Arakhamia, head of Zelensky’s parliamentary bloc, over allegations of bribery for votes on legislation, Obozrevatel website reported. The leader of the Ukrainian party Batkivshchyna, Yulia Tymoshenko, and the head of Volodymyr Zele»»»

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Sputnik 52m

One Child, Three Others Injured in Ukrainian Attack on Russia’s Rostov-on-Don - Governor

At least four civilians, including a four-year-old child, were injured in the Russian southern city of Rostov-on-Don as a result of a Ukrainian air attack, the Rostov Region’s acting Governor Yury Slyusar said. "As a result of the air strike, four residents of Rostov and the Myasnikovsky district w»»»

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24 News Agency 56m

Ministry notes improvement of environmental situation at Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG

The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has reported an improvement in the environmental situation at Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, the environmental and technical supervision service continues its round-the-clock monitor»»»

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Gulf News 60m

When Tamil Superstar Ajith Kumar turned Abu Dhabi race into an epic reunion with Anirudh Ravichander

Dubai: Trust Ajith Kumar to turn a Abu Dhabi 24H endurance race at the Yas Marina Circuit earlier this week into a glorious reunion. What caught our eye was how music composer Anirudh Ravichander dropped in to meet the actor during the race weekend. Photos of the Vidaamuyarchi collaborators togethe»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump says he is freezing federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions - UPI.com

US President Donald J. Trump told those in attendance Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club that he is freezing all federal funds to so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to freeze federal funds to »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE court orders insurer to repay Dh602,000 over 73 traffic accidents

An Abu Dhabi commercial court has ordered an insurance company to pay Dh602,296 to another insurer, ruling that the amount represents outstanding claims linked to 73 road accidents caused by drivers insured by the defendant company. The court said the claimant insurer had settled compensation payme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE court rules in favour of bank in Dh2.3 million cheque dispute

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by a bank customer who sought to overturn a ruling allowing the enforcement of a cheque worth Dh2.3 million in favour of the bank. The customer had challenged an earlier decision that placed an enforcement formula on the cheque, argu»»»

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BBC 1h

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to its digital ID scheme in order to prove their right to work in the UK, the BBC understands. By 2029, right to work checks will be done digitally – for example by using biometric passports – but registering with the new digital ID prog»»»

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France24 1h

US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus in 1955, months before Rosa Parks, has died aged 86, her foundation said on Tuesday. Colvin was 15 at the time. Her foundation said she left a legacy of courage that helped change American history. Claudette Col»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Traffic alert: Major multi-vehicle crash causes heavy delays on Sheikh Zayed Road near Global Village

Dubai: Commuters across Dubai and Sharjah faced significant delays this morning as multiple traffic incidents created bottlenecks on major arterial roads during peak hours. Major accident on Sheikh Zayed RoadThe most significant disruption occurred on Sheikh Zayed Road, where a multi-vehicle collis»»»

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France24 1h

Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at world court is 'flawed and unfounded'

Myanmar’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that a genocide case at the International Court of Justice over its treatment of the mostly Muslim Rohingya minority was “flawed and unfounded”. The court began three weeks of hearings on Monday on allegations brought by The Gambia over a 2017 military c»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia fines 10 pharmacies SR1.7 million over drug tracking violations

Dubai: the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed fines totalling more than SR1.7 million on 10 pharmacies for violating the Kingdom’s electronic drug tracking system, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight of the pharmaceutical supply chain. The SFDA said the penalties were linked to»»»

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BBC 1h

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, police have said. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said Sutherland "entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threa»»»

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BBC 2h

US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold restrictions on transgender athletes

A majority of the nine justices on the US Supreme Court appear inclined to uphold state bans on transgender women and girls competing in female school sports. During oral arguments on Tuesday, the court considered cases from students in two different states who are challenging bans on participation»»»

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BBC 2h

'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year

Across North Africa, the Amazigh people have been coming together to usher in the year 2976. They have, unfortunately, not cracked time travel. Rather, they are almost a thousand years ahead of much of the world because they follow a calendar that starts at 950 BC, when King Sheshonq ascended the t»»»

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UPI 2h

DHS disputes NYC officials' account of council staffer detained by ICE - UPI.com

The Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Kristi Noem, has refuted New York City officials' description of a council employee detained by ICE earlier this week, arguing that he was in the country illegally. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The New York City Council emp»»»

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RT 2h

‘A jellyfish has more spine than Europeans’ – professor on Trump’s plans to annex Greenland

Europe is too weak to stand up to US President Donald Trump’s ambitions to bring Greenland under American control, journalism professor Greg Simons has said. Trump stated last week that the US must annex Greenland – a Danish self-governing island – to contain Russia and China, claiming the two coun»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Saudi Arabia braces for sharp cold snap as temperatures dip below freezing

Dubai: Saudi Arabia will see a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold wave is set to sweep across large parts of the Kingdom from today, with some areas expected to record temperatures below zero. The National Centre of Meteorology has warned that the cold spell will bring a noticeable fall in temper»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE braces for cooler temperatures and strong winds amid fluctuating weather

Dubai: Fluctuating weather conditions continue to affect the UAE over the coming days, with cooler temperatures, periods of mist and strengthening winds expected across several parts of the country, the National Centre of Meteorology said on Wednesday. The NCM said the country is being influenced b»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Lionsoul Global announces strategic partnership with ALTNovel

Lionsoul Global (“Lionsoul”) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ALTNovel Capital Ltd (“ALTNovel”), an Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”)–based investment platform focused on private capital opportunities, data-driven research, and ethical impact investing. Through this partnershi»»»

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France24 3h

Iran protests death toll tops 2,000, activists say, in worst upheaval since 1979 revolution

US-based activists said the death toll in the Iranian government's crackdown on the largest protest movement since the 1979 revolution had passed 2,000. While an enduring internet blackout has made it impossible to know the full scale of the violence, some Iranians have been able to report what the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday of unspecified "very strong action" if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters, with Tehran calling American warnings a "pretext for military intervention". International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights gro»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran calls on UN chief, Security Council to condemn US for inciting violence

United Nations: Iranian UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani asked the UN secretary-general and the Security Council to condemn the United States for inciting violence and threatening to use force against his country. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Somali UN ambassad»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why countries change their currency — and what Syria’s move really means

Money is a tool for citizens, institutions, and governments. It facilitates buying and selling within a country and enables transactions in foreign markets. However, it may fail to perform this role when its value collapses and people turn to stronger, more widely accepted currencies in internation»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Visa-free travel for Indian passport holders in 2026: Complete list of 55 destinations

India has risen to 80th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026, tied with Algeria, granting passport holders visa-free access to 55 countries. The jump from 85th last year reflects steady progress in diplomatic outreach and expanding international travel opportunities. With this access, Indian tra»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

WASHINGTON: Multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the Trump administration said Tuesday. “We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela,” the State Department said. Also Read: Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are political prisonersAlso Rea»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE strongly condemns terrorist bombing targeting police forces in Pakistan

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of a number of police personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirme»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are political prisoners

GUANARE, Venezuela: Freedom came too late for Edilson Torres. The police officer was buried Tuesday in his humble, rural hometown following his death in a Venezuelan prison, where he was held incommunicado since his December detention on what his family said were politically motivated accusations. »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Philippines: Passport power rises to 68th globally, economy 9th in Asia

Manila: The Philippine passport now ranks 68th globally, with a world reach of 39%, the latest Passport Index shows. This means Filipinos can access about two-fifths of the world's countries with relative ease. With a population of over 116 million, these metrics highlight both the opportunities – »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran says US seeking 'pretext for military intervention'

Iran's government on Tuesday accused the United States of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention, after US President Donald Trump threatened "strong action" over the deadly crackdown on mass protests. "US fantasies and policy toward Iran are rooted in regime change, with sanctio»»»

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BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

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BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

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BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

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BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

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BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

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BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ASIA BLOG: How Asia’s leading powers would view US or Israeli action against Iran

If and when Washington and / or Israel strike Iran in response to the increasing death toll following days of anti-establishment demonstrations – official figures currently put the number around 2,000 - the bombs dropped would send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. In East and South Asia, wher»»»

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