Gulf News 3m

“You have no money, yet you talk about war”: Mohamed Alabbar issues a blunt warning to European leaders over debt and public safety

Dubai: Mohamed Alabbar, the founder of Emaar Properties and one of the UAE’s most influential entrepreneurs, rarely pulls his punches. Speaking at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit on Saturday, Alabbar offered a candid assessment of global leadership, economic priorities and why he believes the UA»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Trump Reposts Suggestion that Rubio become Next Cuba Leader

President Donald Trump reposted a social media message on Sunday suggesting that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, born to Cuban immigrant parents, would become the next leader of Cuba. Trump republished on his Truth Social platform a message from X user Cliff Smith on January 8 that read: "Marco »»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Swiss Author Erich von Daeniken Dies at 90

Swiss author Erich von Daeniken, who helped popularize the idea that astronauts from outer space visited Earth ​to help lay the foundations for human civilization, has died aged 90. Swiss media including national broadcaster SRF reported his death, and a note on his website said it occurred on Satu»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI: regulator

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok's image creation feature allowed users to make indecent pictures of women and chil»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Kyiv shivers without heat, but battles on

Kyiv, Ukraine: Braving sub-zero temperatures, her heat cut off by Russian strikes on Kyiv, Natalia has to go to special tents set up in the Ukrainian capital to get warm -- but has no plans of leaving. Nearly four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are enduring another gruelling wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16m

Foreign trade affairs state minister, US official discuss trade and investment cooperation

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed has met in Doha with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs HE Jacob Helberg, with the participation of representatives from several relevant entities in both countries. The meeting addressed trade and inv»»»

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Kuna 19m

Palestinian detainee dies in Israeli occupation prison

RAMALLAH, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) announced on Sunday the death of Palestinian detainee Hamza Adwan, 67, from the Gaza Strip, while held in an Israeli occupation prison.In a joint statement, the two instituti»»»

Kuna 19m

Kuwait Interior Min. checks on injured in correctional facility fire

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, in the presence of Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, visited those injured in the General Department of Correctional Institutions (GDCI) building fire, who are receiving the ne»»»

Albanian Daily News 29m

Berisha Accuses Rama of Attacking Justice to Protect Himself and Allies

Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha accused Prime Minister Edi Rama on social media of attacking the justice system in order to protect his own interests and those of his close associates. Berisha said that while hundreds of citizens from southern Gjirokastra to northern Shkodra are suffering t»»»

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Albanian Daily News 29m

Rama Says Albania Still Lacks Impartial, High-Quality Justice Despite Independence

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the country still does not have impartial or high-quality justice, despite having an independent judicial system, during the opening of the sixth season of his podcast “Flasim.” He said that Albania needs a broad, serious and forward-looking reflection on its p»»»

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Kuna 31m

Israeli occupation airstrikes hit S. Lebanon

BEIRUT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation warplanes carried out a series of heavy airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to local reports.Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israeli occupation aircraft launched more than 10 raids targeting the Al-Breij»»»

The Peninsula 34m

Sudan PM announces govt return to Khartoum from wartime capital

Khartoum: Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from its wartime capital of Port Sudan. In the early days of the regular military's war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, the army-alig»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

QSE index closes higher

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Sunday by 119.46 points, or 1.09 percent, to reach 11,088.79 points. During the session, a total of 112,401,360 shares were traded, with a value of QR 294,246,930.840, through 36,498 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sha»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Israeli enemy issues an evacuation warning with a map which locates residential buildings in KfarHata, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy issues an evacuation warning with a map which locates residential buildings in KfarHata, South Lebanon 11-01-2026 16:28 PM La»»»

Gulf News 41m

Sultan Haitham unveils major welfare and job programmes in Oman

Dubai: On the sixth anniversary of his accession to the throne, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a series of royal directives aimed at strengthening social welfare and supporting citizens’ living conditions, reaffirming his commitment to the prosperity and wellbeing of the Omani people, »»»

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RT 48m

Israel ready for new ground attack on Gaza – WSJ

Israel has drawn up plans for a new ground operation in parts of Gaza controlled by the Palestinian armed group Hamas, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing informed sources. Gaza is currently split fifty-fifty between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas, in line with US President Dona»»»

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RT 48m

Trump declares ‘emergency’ to protect Venezuelan oil funds held by US

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking courts and creditors from laying claim to Venezuelan oil sales revenue held in US Treasury accounts. The White House said on Friday that the move constitutes a “national emergency” aimed at preserving the funds to “advance US foreign »»»

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Libya Herald 53m

Government price control campaign has led to over 30 percent price decreases: Deputy Economy Minister Abu Shiha

The Undersecretary of the Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, confirmed that the campaign launched by the Tripoli government to control prices and goods in the local market has achieved positive results. A clear decrease in the prices of basic commodities has been recorde»»»

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Sputnik 56m

Nordics Reject Trump's Claims of Russian, Chinese Vessels Near Greenland – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nordic countries have refuted US President Donald Trump's claims about Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, which he cited to justify his plans to take control of the island, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing two senior Nordic diplomats with access t»»»

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Al Awsat 60m

Saudia to Launch Riyadh-Kozhikode Flights in February

Saudia Airlines has added Kozhikode, India, to its network of scheduled international destinations, marking its seventh destination in the country alongside Bangalore, Mumbai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Lucknow, as part of the airline’s strategy to reach new international markets, connect the Kin»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

TISP Leader Trifonov Calls on Sofia Mayor to Resign over Waste Collection Crisis

In a Facebook post on Sunday, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov called on Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev to resign. The post was related to Sunday's protest by Sofianites over the waste collection issues in the capital. "Sofia has been buried in waste for several months. It looks like»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia set to experience coldest winter spell this season

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is set to be hit by the coldest, deepest and strongest low-pressure system since the start of winter, beginning from Monday, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). The centre forecast cold conditions at night and in the early morning hours across the northern re»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Sudan PM Announces Govt Return to Khartoum from Wartime Capital

Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from wartime capital of Port Sudan, AFP reported. "Today, we return, and the Government of Hope returns to the national capital," Idris told reporters in Khartoum, ravag»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Record number of visitors pour into Qatar's booth at New Delhi World Book Fair

DOHA: A record number of visitors are pouring into the State of Qatar's booth at the New Delhi World Book Fair, as the nation is participating as a guest of honor, underscoring the increasing interest in its culture as well as the thoughtful and literary showcases. The Ministry of Culture's booth p»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s President Affirms US-Israel Directing Riots, Officials Underline Decisive Action against Terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that the US and ‘Israel’ are ordering riots and unrest in Iran after their failure to defeat the Islamic Republic militarily. President Pezeshkian denounced the destructive role of the US and the Zionist regime in upsetting international peace, security »»»

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TAP 1h

TABC to hold conference on boosting Tunisian companies’ expansion in Africa

Tunis, January 11, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisia–Africa Business Council (TABC) will organize a conference-debate on Saturday, January 17. It will focus on funding mechanisms for the expansion of Tunisian companies in Africa, in partnership with the...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Tickets go on sale for third Qatar-UAE Super Cup

DOHA: The Organising Committee of Qatar-UAE Super Cup on Sunday announced the release of tickets for tournament’s third edition, which will be held from January 22 to 25, 2026. The competition will see Qatari and UAE teams compete for four titles – Super Cup, Challenge Shield, Super Shield and Chal»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Head of LISCO’s Materials Department detained in US$ 26 million contract fraud with Austrian company VA Intertrading

The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that the investigating authority has ordered the detention of the head of the Materials Department at the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) in Misrata. The prosecutor at the Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office within the Misrata Court of Appeal in»»»

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Kuna 1h

Voters in Benin begin casting ballots in legislative, local elections

RABAT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Voters in Benin began flocking to polling stations on Sunday to cast their ballots in a dual legislative and local election to choose 109 members of the National Assembly and 1,815 members of local councils, amid tight organizational and security measures.Local media reporte»»»

Al Manar 1h

Zionist Enemy Escalates Air Raids on South Lebanon: Outskirts of Several Towns Targeted - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Enemy Escalates Air Raids on South Lebanon: Outskirts of Several Towns Targeted 11-01-2026 15:29 PM The Israeli enemy continued on »»»

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Gulf News 1h

‘We are not afraid anymore’: Iranians describe gunfire, overwhelmed hospitals and defiance

Dubai: They spoke in whispers, careful not to reveal their names, but their accounts poured out with urgency as Iran remains largely cut off from the outside world. Witnesses and medical staff describing the crackdown on nationwide protests paint a grim picture of gunfire in the streets, overwhelme»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump Says Venezuela Now Protected by US, Not Cuba

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Venezuela no longer needed Cuba for protection as it would be protected by the US military. "Venezuela doesn’t need protection anymore from the thugs and extortionists who held them hostage for so many years. Venezuela now has the Uni»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Ukraine's Attack on Voronezh Region Act of Terrorism

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow condemns Ukraine's attacks on Voronezh and other regions of Russia as acts of terrorism, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday. "On January 10, the Voronezh, Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod regions were subjected to a massive attack by fixed-wing»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UK's Former US Envoy Apologizes to Epstein's Victims, Not for His Own Ties

Britain's former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed over his links to Jeffrey Epstein last year, apologized on Sunday ​to the victims of the late convicted sex offender but not for his own actions. Mandelson was fired in September over emails that came to light revealing a much closer»»»

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BBC 1h

One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires

One person has died and 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed in bushfires that have torn across south-east Australia. The fires have raged in dozens of locations across the country for several days, mostly in the state of Victoria, but also in New South Wales, burning through land almost twi»»»

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BBC 1h

Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

A newly-married couple was killed when a gas cylinder exploded at a house in Islamabad where they were sleeping after their wedding party, police have said. A further six people - including wedding guests and family members - who were staying there also died in the blast. More than a dozen people w»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Counterfeit Euros Discovered After Gas Station Employee Swaps Banknotes

A case involving counterfeit euro banknotes has been uncovered at a gas station in the town of Valchedrum, Montana region, where a young employee managed to replace genuine currency with fake bills during his shifts. The forged banknotes entered the station’s daily cash circulation before the irreg»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir appoints chairman of Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued Amiri Decision No. (6) of 2026, appointing EngNawaf Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana as Chairman of the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. The decision is effective from its date of issue and i»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Tripoli PM Aldabaiba is well after undergoing ‘‘minor medical procedure’’ in Misrata state Heart Hospital

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba underwent a minor medical procedure Saturday morning at Misrata Heart, Arterial and Vascular Centre. The Prime Minister’s media office confirmed that his health is good and stable, and that he is being»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran to Attack Israel, US Facilities in Middle East in Event of Aggression - Parliament Speaker

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and US facilities in the Middle East will become legitimate targets for Iran in the event of armed aggression, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday amid reports of a potential US strike on Iran. The New York Times has reported, citing offic»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

100 skeletons found in home of man who looted historic cemetery, police say

Police investigators were staking out the historic, 200-acre Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday evening when their suspect finally emerged carrying a crow bar and a burlap bag. For months, mausoleums in the graveyard, some more than a hundred years old, were being looted in »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli war jets carry out several air raids on the outskirts of Al-Rihan, Al-Qatrani, Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Jbaa, and Al-Jabbour in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli war jets carry out several air raids on the outskirts of Al-Rihan, Al-Qatrani, Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Jbaa, and Al-Jabbour in South Lebano»»»

Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar reporter: Israeli machineguns open fire at Dahira town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli machineguns open fire at Dahira town, South Lebanon 11-01-2026 13:20 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar reporte»»»

Sana 2h

Syrian Army on High Alert After Monitoring SDF Military Buildup East of Aleppo

Aleppo, Jan.11 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced that army have detected movements by the SDF involving the deployment of armed groups and medium and heavy military equipment toward the Deir Hafer front, east of Aleppo. In statements to SANA, the Operations Command sai»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Three Bangladeshi family members killed in Salalah highway crash

Dubai: Three members of a Bangladeshi family were killed in a tragic road accident on a highway near Salalah late on Friday night. The crash occurred when their car lost control after colliding with a stray camel, according to local media, citing Bangladesh’s Daily Ittefaq newspaper. The accident t»»»

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Novinite 2h

No Drug Price Hikes Expected in Bulgaria, Euro Transition Running Smoothly

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) recently held discussions with representatives of the Bulgarian Association of Wholesale and Retail Drug Traders (BATEDL) and the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Bulgaria (ARPharM), the regulator’s press office ann»»»

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UPI 2h

N. Korea accuses S. Korea of drone incursions, warns Seoul 'pay price' - UPI.com

People watch a TV news report at Seoul Station in Seoul on Sunday about North Korea’s claim that a South Korean drone violated its airspace. Jan. 11, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News Agency North Korea claimed Saturday that South Korea infringed on its sovereignty with drone incursions in September last »»»

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Kuna 2h

Sudan PM: Gov't returns to Khartoum

KHARTOUM, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the return of his government to the capital Khartoum."Today, we return, and the Government of Hope returns to the national capital," Idris told a gathering in Khartoum after nearly three years of operating from its w»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Call on President to Focus on Fair, Free Elections When Selecting Caretaker PM

In a decision published Sunday, the national leadership of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) insists that when selecting a caretaker prime minister, the President should be guided by the principle of holding fair, transparent, and free elections. According to DSB, which is part of the Continue th»»»

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