Tunis, Jan 12 (TAP) - Construction work on the Tunis Technopole project has been resumed, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Afef Chachi Tayari announced on Monday.Located in the El Agba industrial zone (Tunis Governorate),...»»»

Tunis, Jan 12 (TAP) - The stock market advanced 0.44% on Monday to 13,194.73 points, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.Trading volumes remained modest, amounting to TND 6.3 million.CITY CARS shares gained 3.6% to TND 19.690, generating a...»»»

Iran has been rocked by nationwide demonstrations for the past two weeks. What began as anger over the country’s ailing economy quickly escalated into violent – even deadly – anti-regime protests, prompting the regime to shut down communications networks. Here is what we know about the unrest. Nati»»»

Judges at the International Court of Justice began three weeks of hearings on Monday into allegations that Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya Muslims during a 2017 crackdown. Lawyers say the ruling could shape how the court handles South Africa’s case against Israel ove»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei warned on Monday that the world is drifting toward a “law of the jungle” as a result of continued violations of international law. Speaking at his weekly press conference in Tehran, Baghaei was asked about the United States’ withdrawal from several »»»

Germany will now allow Indian passport holders to transit through its airports without a visa, easing international travel and strengthening people-to-people ties. The announcement came during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to India from January 12–13. Also Read: Visa delays ahead: »»»

1 of 2 | Meta named Dina Powell McCormick, former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman on Monday. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Meta named Dina Powell McCormick, former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vic»»»

There are clear indications that US President Donald Trump remains committed to mediating a peace deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the challenge lies with his hawkish senior cabinet advisers, EMP Task Force scholar and former Pentagon officer David Pyne tells Sputnik. They "keep»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday on a visit to the UAE, where he will attend the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. Vucic was greeted at the airport by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, adviser to UAE President Mohamed»»»

The significant capital investment required ($100B) and the need to wait up to 15 years to make a profit are the biggest factors hindering oil majors like Exxon, ConocoPhillips and Chevron from returning to the Venezuelan market, says international oil economist Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh. “US oil majo»»»

San Francisco, United States: Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the Trump administration to help steer the technology giant's massive AI infrastructure expansion. Powell McCormick, who served on Meta's board, will join t»»»

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Sunday her country faced a “decisive moment” in its diplomatic dispute with the United States over Greenland, after Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the Arctic territory. Speaking ahead of meeting»»»

A Swiss ​court on ⁠Monday ordered the co-owner ​of a ‍bar in the ​ski resort of Crans-Montana ​that caught fire on New Year’s Day to be held in preventive detention for three months. Jacques Moretti was taken into custody after being interviewed by prosecutors on Friday.  The court said i»»»

European powers, including Greenland, are pushing back against what many see as threatening rhetoric and predatory conduct from Donald Trump who seeks to forcibly annex the autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. As the unprecedented standoff becomes a diplomatic flashpoint within NATO »»»

France's AI and Digital Ambassador Clara Chappaz says making public image generation a paid feature of Grok is a "scam", adding to the outcry over how tech mogul Elon Musk has dealt with a torrent of deepfake sexual abuse on his social media platform X. After Malaysia and Indonesia suspended access»»»

The UK's media regulator Ofcom launched a probe into X on Monday after its AI chatbot Grok was used to generate sexualised images of children and deepfakes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged X’s owner Elon Musk “to get a grip” on Grok, describing the images as “disgusting”. UK media regulator O»»»

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department, a probe he calls a "pretext" amid a pressure campaign by President Donald Trump to cut interest rates. Also in this edition: Germany's chancellor travels to India to boost trade ties as exports to Chin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met on Monday with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the State, HE Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. The two officials discussed the strong bilateral ties between Qatar and Jordan, exploring opportunities to further enhance cooperati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in partnership with Qatar Foundation (QF), the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and Hamad bin Khalifa University has led a pioneering pilot study demonstrating how genetic research can be safely and effectively trans»»»

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar participated in the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The State of Qatar was represented in the meeting by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the UAE, HE Dr. Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri and HE Sheikh Mishal »»»

According to Jakub Głowacki, Director of Asset Management at Acer Multistrategy FIZ, housing prices in Poland are likely to stabilize in 2026 as supply-side and cost factors balance each other out. On the supply side, the market faces a surplus of unsold apartments, continued developer activity, a »»»

Develia reported the best sales performance in its history in 2025, contracting more than 3,345 apartments, above its annual target of 3.1–3.3 thousand. Sales accelerated sharply in the fourth quarter, when 845 units were sold, reflecting strong year-end demand. CEO Andrzej Oślizło attributed the r»»»

According to Kamil Sobolewski, chief economist of Pracodawcy RP, Poland has been held back by a decade-long investment slowdown that now threatens future growth. The investment-to-GDP ratio is among the lowest in the region, and companies are underinvesting by around PLN 250 billion annually. Witho»»»

Solarig, through its biometane unit Biorig, has begun acquisitions in Poland, targeting biomethane projects based on agricultural waste. The company plans to complete its first transaction this quarter and aims to build 20 biomethane plants by 2030, producing 1 TWh annually. Poland’s strong agricul»»»

Kumanovo, 12 January 2026 (MIA) — Health care workers as well as medical and dental students will soon be able to get vaccinated with the hepatitis B vaccine free of charge, after the Ministry of Health signed Monday an agreement with the Public Health Institute to donate 7,500 vaccine doses of the»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market delivered its strongest performance on record in 2025, reaffirming the emirate’s growing appeal to global investors and moving decisively towards a long-term strategic target of Dh1 trillion in transactions by 2033. Announcing the figures, His Highness Sheikh Moham»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar successfully hosted the Ludovico Einaudi live concert, held on January 9, 2026, at the Katara Cultural Village Amphitheatre. The internationally acclaimed composer and pianist delivered a curated programme of his most celebrated works, offering audiences an immersive musica»»»

South Africa has lost its long-held position as Africa’s leading vehicle manufacturer after Morocco overtook it in total output in 2025, according to reporting by Business Insider Africa and industry data. Morocco produced»»»

Turkey is reportedly lobbying to join a defence pact lately formed by Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan. Bloomberg reported on January 8 that talks between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Ankara joining the mili»»»

Acclaimed American investor Jim Rogers has invested capital in Uzbekistan after entirely exiting the US stock market fearing an AI bubble and correction. Rogers, 83, known for his work with George Soros and for m»»»

Acclaimed American investor Jim Rogers has invested capital in Uzbekistan after entirely exiting the US stock market fearing an AI bubble and correction. Rogers, 83, known for his work with George Soros and for m»»»

Turkey is reportedly lobbying to join a defence pact lately formed by Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan. Bloomberg reported on January 8 that talks between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Ankara joining the mili»»»

Armed militias loyal to ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro are terrorising the streets of Caracas, setting up roadblocks to hunt Americans and their alleged sympathisers in a dramatic escalation of violence following the January 3 US military raid that extracted the authoritarian leader to »»»

Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, but it is also home to a bevy of raw materials and minerals that US President Donald Trump has his eye on. As bne IntelliNews reported, minerals diplomacy is at the heart of »»»

Italian humanitarian worker Alberto Trentini and businessman Mario Burlò have been freed from Venezuelan custody after more than 14 months of detention, Italy's government confirmed on January 12, capping weeks of intensive negotiations. »»»

Armed militias loyal to ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro are terrorising the streets of Caracas, setting up roadblocks to hunt Americans and their alleged sympathisers in a dramatic escalation of violence following the January 3 US military raid that extracted the authoritarian leader to »»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual NIGERIA OUTLOOK 2026. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the»»»

Italian humanitarian worker Alberto Trentini and businessman Mario Burlò have been freed from Venezuelan custody after more than 14 months of detention, Italy's government confirmed on January 12, capping weeks of intensive negotiations. »»»

South Africa has lost its long-held position as Africa’s leading vehicle manufacturer after Morocco overtook it in total output in 2025, according to reporting by Business Insider Africa and industry data. Morocco produced»»»

Africa’s foreign exchange market in 2025 was shaped by selective recoveries rather than broad-based strength, with only a handful of currencies delivering outsized gains against the US dollar, according to an analysis by Nigerian outlet Nairametrics. »»»

Africa’s foreign exchange market in 2025 was shaped by selective recoveries rather than broad-based strength, with only a handful of currencies delivering outsized gains against the US dollar, according to an analysis by Nigerian outlet Nairametrics. »»»

South Africa has lost its long-held position as Africa’s leading vehicle manufacturer after Morocco overtook it in total output in 2025, according to reporting by Business Insider Africa and industry data. Morocco produced»»»

Africa’s foreign exchange market in 2025 was shaped by selective recoveries rather than broad-based strength, with only a handful of currencies delivering outsized gains against the US dollar, according to an analysis by Nigerian outlet Nairametrics. »»»

Africa’s foreign exchange market in 2025 was shaped by selective recoveries rather than broad-based strength, with only a handful of currencies delivering outsized gains against the US dollar, according to an analysis by Nigerian outlet Nairametrics. »»»

Africa’s foreign exchange market in 2025 was shaped by selective recoveries rather than broad-based strength, with only a handful of currencies delivering outsized gains against the US dollar, according to an analysis by Nigerian outlet Nairametrics. »»»

Africa’s foreign exchange market in 2025 was shaped by selective recoveries rather than broad-based strength, with only a handful of currencies delivering outsized gains against the US dollar, according to an analysis by Nigerian outlet Nairametrics. »»»

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that the communication channel between Iran's Foreign Minister and the US president's special representative remains open, with messages exchanged when necessary, Iranian state media reported on January 11. »»»

Armenia's High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zare Sinanian said authorities have had no information about ethnic Armenians living in Iran since January 9 and cannot establish contact with them, raising serious concerns, 1lurer.am reported on January 12. »»»

Iranian security forces are conducting house-to-house searches to confiscate satellite dishes and Starlink internet equipment, according to opposition sources and messages circulating on social media on January 12, according to one expatriate-based account tracking satellite internet activity in Ir»»»

An Iranian knowledge-based company claims to have developed paraxylene separation technology previously held only by American and French firms, according to a report by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cyber unit that could not be independently verified. »»»