Awqaf Ministry launches 'Encyclopedia of Quranic Readings and Sciences' on Islamweb
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched a specialized Quranic encyclopedia titled "Encyclopedia of Quranic Readings and Sciences" on the Islamweb website, a significant step that enhances the presence of Quranic sciences in the digital sphere. In a statement»»»
Alexandria leads 2025 safety index for African cities
Cairo: Alexandria was ranked the safest African city for 2025, claiming the top spot in Numbeo’s Safety Index for Africa. With an overall score of 54.6, Egypt’s coastal city claimed the “safest African city” distinction, beating Tunisia’s capital Tunis, and Egypt's own capital Cairo. The regional t»»»
Amir sends congratulations to Sultan of Brunei on successful surgery
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, on the occasion of the success of the surgical operation he underwent, wishing His Majesty continued health and wellness.»»»
A hotel on the Moon? Company says you can book a million-dollar stay for 2032
A stay on the Moon may soon move from science fiction to ultra-luxury travel. US company GRU Space has announced plans to build what it says will be the world’s first permanent hotel on the Moon, aiming to welcome guests as early as 2032. If realised, the project would mark the first human-designed»»»
Egypt stiffens its resolve to stop Sudan fragmentation
Egypt’s reported airstrikes on a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) military supply convoy in Sudan on 9 January could mark a pivotal moment in Sudan’s civil war, moving its northern neighbour up a gear from cautious diplomacy to decisive action. According to some media reports, the strikes targeted a conv»»»
French opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally party are both expected to file votes of no-con»»»
UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns
The UK goverenment on Tuesday approved a 20,000-square-metre plot of land, known as Royal Mint Court, for China's new embassy in London. The decision has stoked heated controversy, mostly over national security concerns and the signal it could send, that Britain bows to economic pressure »»»
BH Bank’s NBI down 2.8% to TND 681.5 million in 2025
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - BH Bank recorded a 2.8% decline in its Net Banking Income (NBI) to TND 681.5 million at the end of December 2025, compared with the same period last year.According to the bank’s financial statements published Tuesday by the...»»»
BSP-United Left Happy with Their Participation in Governance, Declare Support for Leader Zafirov
The leaders of the parties in the BSP-United Left coalition on Tuesday gave high praise for the participation of the coalition’s representatives in the governance of the country and declared full support for BSP-United Left chair and Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Atanas Zafirov, who is Deputy Pr»»»
Memory explanations remain stable even as memories fade: study
Jerusalem: While memories themselves may fade, the explanations people give for why they remember events remain detailed and stable over time, a new Israeli study suggests. Researchers analyzed the self-reported explanations of 421 participants using linguistic tools to track changes in content and»»»
Saudi Crown Prince’s Directives Cut Riyadh Property Prices by 3%
Real estate prices in Saudi Arabia’s capital fell 3% in the final quarter of last year, reversing a 1% rise in the previous quarter, in a shift that highlights the on-the-ground impact of policy moves ordered by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to rein in s»»»
Trump’s Greenland scheme sparks U.S. capital flight, fear of global trade war. DOW down – Ya Libnan
Share: Wall Street slumps after Trump threatens 8 NATO members with punishing tariffs over Greenland Stocks suffered big losses Tuesday after President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Greenland, threatening to impose new tariffs on countries opposing the sale of the Danish territory to the»»»
Powerful solar storm makes northern lights visible from Greece
One of the most powerful solar radiation storms on record, which led to the Northern Lights appearing at unusually low latitudes across the Northern Hemisphere, has also turned the night skies pinkish-red in parts of northern Greece. The storm started at around 6 p.m. Monday with solar radiation hi»»»
Vucic: OFAC response regarding operating licence for NIS due by Friday
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Davos a response to a request to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS was due "today, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow", and noted that he saw no reason for the l»»»
FM explores investment and partnership opportunities with Jordanian business leaders
Tunis, Jan 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a working session with the President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association and members of its executive board in Amman, Jordan.Ways to...»»»
Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces Warns Trump Against Taking Action Against Khamenei
A spokesman for Iran’s armed forces on Tuesday warned US President Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, days after Trump called for an end to Khamenei’s nearly 40-year reign. “Trump knows that if any hand of aggression is extended toward our leader,»»»
Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
Sunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over a decade, has been a devastating tragedy for the country, with the loss of at least 42 lives. And amid the grief, many are asking what could have caused such a failure on one of Europe's most admired rail systems. The CIAF rail in»»»
UAE initiative helps nearly 2,000 released inmates with travel in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Khalifa Foundation announced its collaboration with Pure Gold Group in a humanitarian initiative aimed at providing travel tickets for released inmates who are unable to cover the cost of returning to their home countries after completing their sentences. The move is in line with the»»»
Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism 20-01-2026 20:04 PM The Syrian presidency said on Tuesday that i»»»
Trump: We worked with Syrian government to capture terrorists who escaped detention
Washington, Jan.20 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces cooperated with the Syrian government to capture terrorists who escaped from Al-Shaddadi prison south of al-Hasakah in northeast of Syria. “There was an escape attempt from the prison, and we worked with Sy»»»
Head of State inspects situation in Rades and Bou Argoub following heavy rainfall
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied headed early Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy rainfall.The Head of State listened to citizens’ concerns,...»»»
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US»»»
Saudi Industry Minister Meets with Global Leaders at World Economic Forum to Advance Partnerships
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held on Tuesday a series of high-level meetings with government officials and global business leaders on the sidelines of the Kingdom's participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. As part of the Saudi delegation, Alkhor»»»
Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministries; talks continue on implementation, and civilian institutions will be merged into the state - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministrie»»»
Major firefighting effort extinguishes flames near fuel tanks in Perama
A major firefighting effort in Perama, at the western edge of the Athens urban area, prevented a fire near fuel storage tanks early Sunday from causing a disaster. The blaze was spotted around midnight, with flames rising several meters on both sides of Dimokratias Avenue, where an underground fuel»»»
European 'Independence' From the US Impossible Without Russia – Beninese Analyst
While French President Emmanuel Macron talks about multilateralism, “he wants certain parties to be excluded," Beninese political analyst Modeste Dossou tells Sputnik He asks whether that call for European independence from the US is possible without Russia, pointing out the inconsistency in Macron»»»
Prosecutor shoots judge at Istanbul courthouse, convict saves her life
There were dramatic scenes at an Istanbul courthouse when a prosecutor shot a judge, whose life was then reportedly saved by a convict who works for the tea service at the premises. Prosecutor Muhammed Cagatay Kilicarslan »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
Prosecutor shoots judge at Istanbul courthouse, convict saves her life
There were dramatic scenes at an Istanbul courthouse when a prosecutor shot a judge, whose life was then reportedly saved by a convict who works for the tea service at the premises. Prosecutor Muhammed Cagatay Kilicarslan »»»
Riyadh property prices fall for third consecutive quarter following balance measures
Saudi Arabia's property prices declined 0.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking the first annual drop in four years since data became available from the General Authority for Statistics, it reported on January 20. »»»
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem - UPI.com
Israeli bulldozers demolish parts of the headquarter of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on Tuesday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Israeli government began demolishing the East Jerusalem building that houses the United Na»»»
World stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating trade war fears
London: World stock markets lost ground on Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his ambitions to grab Greenland, which has stoked volatility. Wall Street was down more than one percent two hours into »»»
Dar Al Ber targets 1.7 million beneficiaries in Ramadan 2026 campaign
Dubai: Dar Al Ber Society has launched its expanded Ramadan campaign for 2026, with charitable projects set to benefit more than 1.7 million people across the UAE and 24 countries worldwide. Ramadan Prayer Timetable 2026The campaign officially began on Tuesday and aims to support vulnerable familie»»»
UAE defence exports now reach 100 countries, with 70% of EDGE sales going overseas
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has significantly expanded the global footprint of its defence industry, with products now reaching more than 100 countries, according to the head of EDGE, the country’s leading defence and advanced technology conglomerate. Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, said »»»
Civil servants advised to work from home due to storm forecast
The Interior Ministry has advised civil servants in parts of the country forecast to be badly hit by heavy winter storms Wednesday to work remotely or take leave. But the ministry specified Tuesday that this would not apply to employees whose job is to deal with the consequences of the bad weather.»»»
Qatar participates in meeting of Committee of Heads of International Relations Departments in GCC Ministries of Justice
Riyadh: The State of Qatar participated in the first meeting of the Committee of Heads of International Relations Departments in the Ministries of Justice of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is being held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from J»»»
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social media, Trump labelled the move as an "act of great stupidity" and "total weakness", months afte»»»
Constitutional Court Opens Case about Acting Prosecutor General's Term
The Constitutional Court has instituted a case on an application by the Varna Court of Appeal concerning the term in office of the acting Prosecutor General, the press office of the Constitutional Court said on Tuesday. The decision to start proceedings was made after the Varna court rectified irre»»»
UAE-based company AirQ unveils innovative cargo aircraft at UMEX 2026
Abu Dhabi: UAE-based company AirQ Limited, specialising in the design and development of unmanned aircraft, unveiled its latest cargo aviation projects, Cargo 200 and Cargo 40, during its participation in UMEX 2026. David Sostaric, Programme Manager at AirQ and Project Manager for Cargo 200 and Car»»»
OSCE Ambassador meets new Head of SPAK
The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Michel Tarran, met today with Mr. Klodjan Braho following his appointment as Head of the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Ambassador Tarran congratulated Mr. Braho on his appointment and wished him success in assum»»»
Saudi-US Trade and Investment Council Meetings Kick Off in Riyadh
Technical team meetings of the Saudi-US Trade and Investment Council (TIFA) kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday. Held under the theme “A Platform for Dialogue, Partnership, and Economic Growth,” the meetings were attended by Deputy Governor of the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) for Internati»»»
Europe’s Leaders Stand Firm in Davos as CEOs Warn on Emotions
European leaders, rattled by Donald Trump's latest global gambit, are looking to present a united front in Davos, as CEOs warned against an emotional response to the US president's ambition to take over Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union should not bend to "the law »»»
Sharjah Charity distributes winter aid to 1,500 families in Syria
Sharjah: With support from Dubai Islamic Bank, Sharjah Charity International has distributed winter relief assistance to 1,500 vulnerable families in the Syrian Arab Republic as part of its Warm Winter campaign. Also Read: Sharjah Charity delivers 75 tonnes of winter relief to GazaThe initiative wa»»»
Albania’s Democratic Party Urges SPAK to Open Probe Into Special Court Judge
Albania’s main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has formally called on the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) to launch an investigation into Special Anti-Corruption Court judge Irena Gjoka, following a statement by the General Prosecutor’s Office on her background verification. Ear»»»
Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%
Malawi's energy regulator has hiked petrol and diesel prices by more than 40%, marking the second time fuel costs gone up in four months. In a statement on Tuesday, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) said the fixed pricing system of the previous government was "unsustainable" and had led»»»
Tunisia and Jordan agree to draft action plan in coming weeks to give concrete form to cooperation
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, agreed during a meeting held Tuesday in Jordan to...»»»
No more charges for British nurse Lucy Letby in deaths of infants - UPI.com
The Crown Prosecuting Service announced Tuesday that there will be no more charges against British nurse Lucy Letby, was sentened to 15 life sentences in the murders of seven children. Photo courtesy of Cheshire Police Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Lucy Letby, a British nurse convicted in the deaths of seven in»»»
Deadly wildfires hit Chile, destroy hundreds of homes, leave 20 dead - UPI.com
A wildfire rages in the municipality of Chaimavida Concepcion, Chile, on Monday. The fires, which began last Saturday, have destroyed more than 30,000 hectares in the Biobio and Nuble regions and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate, according to authorities. Photo by Driana Thomas/EPA Ja»»»
GCC, Switzerland Sign MoU to Establish Strategic Dialogue
Davos: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with the Swiss Confederation to establish a strategic dialogue between the two sides. The MoU was co-signed by GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed AlBudaiwi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerl»»»