The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan (MFA) expressed concern to the U.S. Ambassador regarding the tightening of visa issuance procedures for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. The issue was raised by Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov during a meeting with the head of the U.S. diplomatic mi»»»

Cairo: Secretary-General of the Arab League Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit met Monday with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra, to discuss the latest developments in Sudan, as well as ongoing efforts aimed at achieving peace. During the meeting, held at the Arab League headqu»»»

X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced widespread technical problems on Tuesday evening, with tens of thousands of users reporting difficulties accessing the platform. According to data from outage tracker Downdetector.com, users primarily in the US, UK, and Canada have reported disruptions, whi»»»

Both Greek state and private sector actors were involved in the initial stages of the Predator phone spyware scandal – which targeted politicians, journalists and others – before domestic intelligence took charge of the project, a witness testified Tuesday during the ongoing trial in Athens. Four b»»»

How does an authoritarian regime die? As Ernest Hemingway famously said about going broke – gradually then suddenly. The signs are, if it is dying, that they are still gradual. The protesters in Iran and their supporters abroad were hoping that the Islamic regime in Tehran was at the suddenly stage»»»

The United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing in part what it called their support for Palestinian group Hamas. The ‌move, which ‌Washington formally ‌set ⁠in motion ‌last November, will bring sanctions a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Japan has praised the State of Qatar's pivotal role in regional and international mediation efforts, highlighting its continued support for initiatives aimed at promoting stability in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Gaza. Speaking at a media briefing in Doha, the official »»»

BELGRADE - Between January and November 2025, Serbia registered a 79.6 bln dinar budget deficit, which is 114.4 bln dinars less than a planned 194 bln deficit. Revenues in the period totalled 2,056.7 bln dinars, while expenditures stood at 2,136.3 bln dinars. According to figures released by the Mi»»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is considering whether to join US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace board. The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. It is expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza, manage its reconstruction, and be »»»

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he’s cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president just days »»»

The Czech government has revealed details of a multibillion scheme to supply munitions to Ukraine launched under the previous cabinet in Prague, which funneled some $13 billion worth of goods to Kiev. The program, criticized for its lack of transparency by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who too»»»

External deep-state forces were instrumental in instigating the September 2025 violence in Nepal that led to the ouster of the government, its former foreign minister has told RT India. K.P. Sharma Oli resigned as Nepal’s prime minister after violent clashes – known as the Gen Z protests – killed 7»»»

The 2026 Dakar Rally, the latest round of the World Rally Raid Championship, kicked off in Saudi Arabia on January 3. The race started in the city of Yanbu and will finish there on January 17, the event’s official social media accounts report. The crew of Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltsov, repre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved advanced results in providing specialised care for the elderly by offering advanced preventive and therapeutic services within the framework of the national model for promoting healthy ageing. The Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital playe»»»

Fallout from the Trump administration's criminal probe of the country's top central banker is being felt worldwide. That investigation, ostensibly focusing on potential/alleged falsehoods in Powell's congressional testimony about budget overruns in renovations to the bank's 88-year-old headquarters»»»

Dubai: 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 gradual progress in diplomatic outreach and growing international travel access. Also Read: World's strongest »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric hosted a traditional Serbian New Year reception for heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations in Serbia, noting that, in 2026, Serbia would be striving for stability within the country and in the region, as well as for economic development and t»»»

Uganda's communications authority has told all service providers to suspend internet access ahead of Thursday's general election. It justified the decision on the grounds of public safety to prevent "online misinformation, disinformation [and] electoral fraud... as well as preventing [the] inciteme»»»

The four-day trial of Iranian translator Mahdieh Esfandiari on accusations of promoting "terrorism" via her social media posts opened on Tuesday. The case has been linked to a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of French citizens Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were impriso»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is proposing to expand the mechanism for outsourcing state and municipal services. The draft law has been reviewed in its first reading by the Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Parliament. Under the proposed amendments, services provided within an»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations, promising that "help is on its way" without providing details. The statement comes amid reports that nearly 2,000 people have been killed in a crackdown following weeks of anti-government protests»»»

More than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang in central Nigeria have been killed in an ongoing operation, an official has told the BBC. The large-scale, multi-agency offensive started on Saturday and had also led to arrests, the media officer for the Kogi state government said - withou»»»

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The Parliamentary Cooperation Group with African countries held a meeting on Tuesday, which culminated in the establishment of parliamentary friendship groups with South Africa, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria,...»»»

Construction of Orto-Tokoy hydropower plant (HPP) is approximately 80 percent complete. The project is being implemented as part of efforts to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supply in the country. According to the Ministry of Energy, the main construction works are proceeding on schedu»»»

Doha Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Visit Qatar HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji affirmed that Doha’s winning of the title of GCC Tourism Capital did not come by chance, but rather as recognition by the GCC's General Secretariat of the great efforts exerted by the State of Qatar in»»»

A grocery shopper looks at meat products at a Safeway supermarket in Washington, D.C., in October 2022. The consumer price index showed inflation rising less than expected in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. File Photo by Michael Reynolds/EPA-EFE Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The consu»»»

Greenland's prime minister has said his people would choose Denmark over the US if they were asked to make such a choice "here and now". Jens-Frederik Nielsen's remark at a joint news conference with Denmark's prime minister is the strongest by a representative of the semi-autonomous Danish territo»»»

The UK government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to the ongoing "brutal" killings of protesters in the country, the foreign secretary has said. Thousands of people are feared dead or have been detained after a crackdown on anti-government protesters across Iran in recent days. Fore»»»

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The Finance Ministry announced that the provisions of Article 53 of the 2026 Finance Law, requiring the mandatory issuance of electronic invoices from January 2026, will be implemented with flexibility.The measure aims to...»»»

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

Port Sudan, Sudan: Sudanese authorities displayed ancient figurines, ornate vases and scarab-shaped amulets at a ceremony Tuesday in Port Sudan celebrating the recovery of more than 570 antiquities stolen from the national museum during the country's long-running war. The artefacts, arranged on lar»»»

DOHA: Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar will host the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Arabian Gulf Se»»»

The deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Syria were an attempt to sabotage peace moves between Turkey and the PKK, the Kurdish militant group said Tuesday. "The attack on the Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo and the approach and attitude of state officials towards our mov»»»

- Iraq remained Jordan’s largest export by value, accounting for JD629m- Foreign-origin goods re-exported through Jordan constituted largest 'component' of trade, with a value of JD687mAMMAN — The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) reported a "notable" expansion in export activity during 2025, with th»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) President Fathi Jaghbir discussed on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei ways to strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries and build on available opportunities to advance cooperation between the two business communities.»»»

AMMAN (JT) — Construction activity recorded solid growth during the first eleven months of 2025, as the total area of licensed buildings increased by 12.2 per cent year-on-year, reflecting sustained demand in the real estate and construction sectors.According to the monthly report issued by the Dep»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami: The Israeli threat against Iran is real and existential, and we take it seriously 13-01-2026 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announces it identified several key figures behind riots in Tehran over the past few days, confirmed their»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Daily Reveals Israeli Plan to Open Embassy in Breakaway Somaliland 13-01-2026 17:01 PM A Zionist newspaper has disclosed plans by t»»»

Israeli police issued an arrest warrant for a former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, accusing him of being implicated in two affairs involving the premier's office. Israel Einhorn, a former campaign adviser to Netanyahu who now lives in Serbia, appeared on a list of people whom»»»

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that elections are approaching and that this is the moment when “political garbage” can be cleaned up most easily through a few simple actions. Earlier in the day, MRF – New Beginning had alerted outgoing Heath Minister Silvi Kirilov, a»»»

Russia is three generations ahead of the US on maneuverable hypersonic weapons technology, and this lead was vital to the creation of the S-500 air, missile and space defense system, says military analyst Alexei Leonkov. “To shoot down maneuvering hypersonic targets, [the Americans] would need to d»»»

The silver exchange price hit a new record on Tuesday, exceeding $89 per troy ounce for the first time in history, according to the trading data. As of 14:49 GMT, the price of March silver futures on the New York Comex exchange rose 4.68% to $89.078 per ounce. Minutes earlier, the figure had reache»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, attended in Abu Dhabi today the signing ceremony of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Nigeria. The agreement signals the »»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that Washington's decision to withdraw from the UN health agency was dangerous for the United States and the rest of the world alike. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order just hours after returning to the White House on Janua»»»

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The stock market gained 1.04%, closing at 13,331.86 points, amid modest trading volumes of TND 5.6 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.MAGASIN GENERAL stock climbed 4.5% to TND 10.100, with a limited trading of...»»»