Kathimerini 8m

New AI tool to help predict killer aneurysms

Researchers from seven Greek universities and institutes have developed an artificial intelligence application designed to predict life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ruptures. AAA is the 13th leading cause of death and the third leading cause of sudden death in the West. Those experie»»»

ekathimerini.com
Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects "Former President Radev" at Pre-election Debates

“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»

bta.bg
RT 18m

Russian group donates 30,000 tons of potash to Bangladesh

Russian fertilizer giant Uralchem has completed the delivery of 30,000 metric tons of potash to Bangladesh as a humanitarian gesture, the company announced on Monday. The donation was conducted under the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). This is the company’s seventh donation in a series of »»»

rt.com
Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects President Radev at Pre-election Debates

“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 20m

MECh Leader Describes President Radev's Potential New Party as Possible Ally

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday. Vasilev also wished Radev wisdom, determination, and the strength to make the most difficult decisions. “For MECh, the figh»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 27m

Death toll from floods rises in Mozambique, South Africa

Maputo: Mozambique battled severe flooding Monday as the death toll after weeks of rain climbed, with more bodies also recovered in neighbouring South Africa. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming at least 150 lives, authorities said. More than »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 29m

Wave of Reactions in Bulgaria After President Radev’s Surprise Resignation

The announcement by President Rumen Radev that he will step down from office and enter active politics triggered an immediate and wide-ranging political response across the spectrum, with parties interpreting his move both as an opportunity and as a direct challenge. BREAKING: Bulgaria's President »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Japanese Prime Minister calls for early elections in February

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has announced early elections to be held in the country on February 8, stating that she is seeking a stronger public mandate for her coalition government. The official election campaign is scheduled to begin next week, following the dissolution of the H»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Velichie Leader Mihaylov Applauds President Radev's Political Move

Velichie leader Ivelin Mihaylov congratulated President Rumen Radev for deciding to enter politics in a social media post on Monday. Earlier the same day, Radev said he would submit his resignation as President on Tuesday. In the video, Mihaylov said Bulgarians had a duty to their ancestors. He not»»»

bta.bg
Sana 46m

Erdogan highlights full integration of SDF into Syrian state for stability

Ankara, Jan. 19 (SANA) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed Monday the significance of the full integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions, describing it as essential for ensuring enduring peace and stability across the region. Speaking after chairing a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdo»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

ICSEI 2026 kicks off in Doha

Doha,Qatar: Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI 2026) kicked off on Monday at the Qatar University and runs until January 22. The conference is held under the theme "Crossing Boundaries »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 56m

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects Former President at Pre-election Debates

“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 56m

MECh Leader Describes Radev's Potential New Party as Possible Ally

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished outgoing President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday. Vasilev also wished Radev wisdom, determination, and the strength to make the most difficult decisions. “For MECh,»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 59m

Emirates NBD issues Dh1 billion first-ever digital bond in MENA

Emirates NBD has issued Dh1 billion in 3-year fixed-rate Digitally Native Notes (DNNs). This marks the first AED-denominated digital bond and the largest public digital bond in MENA, listed on Nasdaq Dubai. The issuance highlights Emirates NBD’s leadership in digital assets and reinforces the UAE’s»»»

gulfnews.com
Albanian Daily News 60m

Opposition Leader Calls for Jan. 24 Protest Outside Prime Ministry

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha on Monday called on supporters to join a nationwide protest scheduled for Jan. 24, speaking outside the Prime Ministry during his weekly “Foltore” rally. Berisha described the upcoming protest as decisive and urged opposition supporters to mobilize, saying they »»»

albaniandailynews.com
Albanian Daily News 60m

Tense Start to 2026 Parliamentary Session in Albania, Closed After 20 Minutes

Albania’s new parliamentary session for 2026 began amid tension on Monday but was adjourned after just 20 minutes. As the session opened, Speaker Niko Peleshi began his speech, when opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party (PD) blocked the podium, demanding the removal of Deputy Prime Ministe»»»

albaniandailynews.com
UPI 1h

Japanese prime minister calls for snap election in bid for a mandate - UPI.com

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday said she will dissolve the parliament this week ahead of snap elections in February, a move to gain a mandate from voters for her economic goals. Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/EPA Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday called fo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UAE announces $2.5 billion gas deal with Indian company

Dubai: The UAE announced on Monday a new liquified natural gas (LNG) deal with a state-run Indian company valued at more than $2.5 billion dollars. The contract, signed between ADNOC Gas -- a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company -- and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, provides for t»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Justice holds workshop on governance and change management

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice's Planning, Quality and Innovation Department wrapped up a workshop on governance and change management, attended by a number of heads and ministry staff. The workshop aimed to enhance a unified understanding of the concept of governance, explain its core princi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 1h

US officials probing Minnesota ICE protest that disrupted church service

The US justice department has said it is investigating protestors who disrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church because they believe a pastor there works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Video showed protestors inside the church chanting "ICE out" and "Justice for Renee Good", »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Municipality meets Ambassador of Rwanda

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality of Qatar, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya met on Monday at his office with the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar, HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the t»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Dailynews Hungary 1h

Ten years of Budapest British International School: interview with founder Petra Szalai

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria After the President’s Resignation: What Comes Next Politically and Institutionally?

The announced resignation of President Rumen Radev in order to enter the electoral race opens a new phase in Bulgaria’s already complex political situation and raises a series of institutional and political questions about what follows next. BREAKING: Bulgaria's President Steps Down to Run in Upcom»»»

novinite.com
RT 1h

Sales of survival gear soaring in Greenland – CNN

Demand for survival supplies and long-lasting food products has soared in Greenland’s capital city of Nuuk, CNN reported on Monday, citing local retailers. The surge comes amid growing concerns over possible US interference on the Arctic island. In recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has intens»»»

rt.com
France24 1h

UK PM Starmer says trade war in no one’s interest after Trump's tariff threats

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland is “completely wrong” and a trade war is in no one’s interest. Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European»»»

france24.com
Novinite 1h

BREAKING: Bulgaria's President Steps Down to Run in Upcoming Elections (UPDATED)

In a landmark address to the nation, President Rumen Radev announced that he will resign from his post before the Constitutional Court in order to participate in the upcoming elections. Further reading: Who Is Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria’s First Female President For weeks, speculation has swirled abou»»»

novinite.com
Novinite 1h

Who Is Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria’s First Female President

Vice President Iliyana Yotova is set to become Bulgaria’s first woman head of state after President Rumen Radev announced that he will submit his resignation on January 20, marking the end of his mandate. In an extraordinary address to the nation, Radev confirmed that this was his final speech as p»»»

novinite.com
Kathimerini 1h

Inmate killed in Korydallos prison stabbing

A convicted murderer, serving a life sentence in Korydallos prison, was stabbed to death in his cell by a fellow prisoner on Monday. The victim had been indicted for a 2002 murder. While incarcerated, he escaped to Albania and committed two additional murders. He then returned to Greece, where he w»»»

ekathimerini.com
BNE 1h

BREAKING: Bulgaria’s President Radev to resign amid political crisis

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said on January 19 he would resign from office, ending his second term a year early amid deepening political turmoil and mounting speculation that he is preparing to launch his own political movement ahead of snap parliamentary elections. »»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 1h

Veteran Qatari journalist and novelist Dr. Ahmed Abdulmalik passes away at 75

Doha: Qatar has lost one of its most prominent media and cultural figures with the passing of veteran journalist, novelist, and former Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula and Al Sharq newspapers, Dr. Ahmed Abdulmalik Al Hammadi, who died yesterday at the age of 75. Dr. Ahmed Abdulmalik was widely rega»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 1h

2nd Sharjah African Literature Festival concludes

Abu Dhabi: The second edition of the Sharjah African Literature Festival, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme "The African Way," concluded with the participation of 29 writers, as well as a gathering of literary figures, intellectuals, and those interested in the book and publis»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 1h

Iran Warns Protesters Who Joined ‘Riots’ to Surrender

Iran's top police officer issued an ultimatum on Monday to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed "riots", saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the full force of the law. But the government also pledged to tackle economic hardships that sparked the demonstration»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 1h

They don’t care if you die: How Iran’s protests became a bargaining chip for oil and power

Just like during all the recent Iran protests, the language used by Western politicians and media follows a familiar script: “freedom,” “democracy,” and “support for the protesters” is what Europe and the US present as their priorities. Washington and London present themselves as moral actors, stan»»»

rt.com
RT 1h

If he gets Greenland, Trump will go down in history as one of the great American presidents

If Donald Trump were to consummate a purchase of Greenland, he would almost certainly secure a place in both American and global history. Beyond the spectacle, the scale alone would be staggering. Greenland spans roughly 2.17 million square kilometers – making it comparable in size to the entire Lo»»»

rt.com
RT 1h

Repeating past mistakes? Finland falls back into Russophobic habits (RT VIDEO)

Relations between Helsinki and Moscow have rapidly deteriorated over the past few years, since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Finland has ditched its previous neutral status and joined NATO. It has also reduced its relations with Moscow to near zero, even though Russia rep»»»

rt.com
RT 1h

EU walking into ‘high-risk dependency’ on US energy – think tank

The EU has embraced a “potentially high-risk new geopolitical dependency” on natural gas from the US by ramping up imports, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The warning comes as relations between Brussels and Washington have sunk to an all-time low ami»»»

rt.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

CC-DB Co-Floor Leader Iordanova: Rumen Radev Is Yet to State His Positions

“Our positions are clear; Rumen Radev is yet to state his,” Nadejda Iordanova, Co-Floor Leader of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), told the media in the Parliament on Monday, commenting on the resignation of the head of State and in response to a question about whether CC-DB sees co»»»

bta.bg
BBC 1h

More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks - clergy

Armed gangs have kidnapped dozens of people attending two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, according to local police. A senior church leader said more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen during Sunday service. It is the latest mass kidnapping in Nigeria, where both Christians and Muslim»»»

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TAP 1h

Heavy rainfall in Nabeul, Sousse, Zaghouan, Greater Tunis and Bizerte Monday night

Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP) - Temporarily thundery rain will continue on Monday night over the northern and central regions and locally in the south. Rainfall may at times be heavy, with locally significant amounts, especially in the governorates of...»»»

France24 1h

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile force thousands to flee

Wildfires raging across southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the most affected areas. Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 19 people dead, scorched »»»

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France24 1h

Trump charges $1bn for permanent seat on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, invites Russia’s Putin

A permanent seat on US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts will cost countries $1 billion each, according to its charter. Invited world leaders include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carn»»»

france24.com
France24 1h

Trump's Greenland ambitions lack domestic support, polls show

Despite US President Donald Trump’s insistence on acquiring Greenland, public support for the idea remains low. A Reuters/Ipsos poll of US residents this week showed that fewer than one in five respondents back acquiring Greenland, while a separate CBS poll found that just 14 percent would approve »»»

france24.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan over deadly shopping centre fire

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Pakistan following a fire at a shopping centre in the city of Karachi that resulted in a number of fatalities. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims,»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Radev Makes "Last Address to Nation as President", to Step Down Tuesday

In a televized address to the nation Monday, Rumen Radev said this is his "last address as President" of Bulgaria. He said he will be submitting his resignation as head of State on Tuesday and expressed conviction that Vice President Iliana Iotova will make a worthy head of State President. Under A»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

TISP Leader Trifonov Welcomes Rumen Radev "to Bulgaria's Political Arena"

Slavi Trifonov, leader of the There Is Such a People (TISP) party, welcomed Rumen Radev "to the political arena of Bulgaria" on Monday minutes after Radev announced that he is resigning as the country's President. Writing on Facebook, Trifonov also spoke about his own political agenda: "I will cont»»»

bta.bg
Tanjug 1h

MOL signs heads of agreement to acquire majority ownership of NIS

BUDAPEST - Hungary's MOL Group announced on Monday it had signed a binding heads of agreement with Russia's Gazprom neft to acquire its 56.15 pct stake in the Serbian oil firm NIS. "Once the transaction is completed, MOL will assume significant shareholder responsibilities and control rights in the»»»

tanjug.rs
TAP 2h

National electricity production up 5% to end-November 2025 (Energy Observatory)

Tunis, Jan 19 (TAP) - Tunisia’s national electricity production reached 18,953 GWh (including renewable self-generation) as of end-November 2025, up 5% compared with 18,013 GWh during the same period in 2024, according to the “Economic Outlook...»»»

France24 2h

A week in France - France's Macron discusses Greenland and Iran during emergency defence council meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency defence council meeting at the Élysée Palace on Thursday to discuss Greenland and Iran, among other issues. He then visited a military base in the south of France. In his speech to the troops, Macron highlighted the tense geopolitical situation and»»»

france24.com
France24 2h

Billionaires' wealth hits new peak amid rising poverty, Oxfam says

Billionaire wealth surged at three times ‍its recent pace ​last year to reach its highest level on record, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic ⁠stability, anti-poverty group Oxfam said on Monday. In France, 53 billionaires are as wealthy as 48 percent of citizens. Mean»»»

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France24 2h

French investigators expose failings in Dominique Pelicot mass rape case

France's General Inspectorate of Justice has exposed failings in an investigation into Dominique Pelicot, accusing authorities of not acting on DNA evidence against him for a dozen years. Pelicot's DNA was taken by police after he was first apprehended in 2010 in a suburban Pari»»»

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