BNE 1m

Russia's Gosuslugi: a digital solution for state services

Gosuslugi, Russia's system of government digital services, will undergo a comprehensive transformation aimed at making it user-friendlier, while maintaining the “single window” approach, which made it very popular among Russians. »»»

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The Peninsula 5m

Al Subaie, Hellenic parliament member discuss cooperation in environment and climate change

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with member of the Hellenic Parliament H E Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and areas of cooperation in environment and climate change, in a»»»

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Al Awsat 10m

Hamas Rejects Exclusion from Gaza Political Scene

A US announcement launched the second phase of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, as questions swirl over the future of Hamas after nearly two years of an unprecedented war with Israel that has only partially subsided. The ceasefire is part of a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trum»»»

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France24 17m

Canada’s Carney, China’s Xi hold first Beijing talks in eight years

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, during the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in eight years after a period of testy relations. Carney hailed a “new strategic partnership” as Ottawa seeks to reduce reliance on the US afte»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Sheikh Hamdan calls for unity on Day of Resolve

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has urged everyone across the UAE to follow our national media channels, which will broadcast the national anthem at 11:00 am t»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Yemen’s Presidential Council Fills Vacancies in Council Membership

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) on Thursday approved a package of measures to fill membership vacancies and improve public services and administrative performance, in a move it said was aimed at meeting citizens’ expectations and opening a new phase based on partnership and justice. T»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Amir, British PM discuss avoiding escalation in region

DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call yesterday from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom H E Keir Starmer. During the call, several regional and international developments of common interest were discussed, especially those related to the importance of streng»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Ministry of Justice announces fee cuts, exemptions to boost investment climate

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced significant reductions to a range of service fees, alongside the expansion of fee exemptions for many transactions for the first time, in a move aimed at easing access to government services and strengthening the country’s investment environment. Th»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Qatari contingent to be part of Winter Olympics security in Italy

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy taking place from February 6 to 22, 2026»»»

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Al Manar 42m

Israeli occupation forces carry out incursion into Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza Strip amid heavy gunfire: Palestinian sources - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out incursion into Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza Strip amid heavy gunfire: Palestinian sources 16-01-2026 0»»»

Gulf News 60m

WGS 2026: Dubai set to host one of the world’s most high-level summits in 2026

Dubai: Dubai will host the largest edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in its history in 2026, with 35 heads of state and government confirmed to attend, according to Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation. S»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President to Hand Third Government-Forming Mandate to Alliance for Rights and Freedoms

The President will hand over a government-forming mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms on Friday, the head of State's press centre said. The second mandate - to Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria - was returned unfulfilled on January 14. After Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov tende»»»

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BBC 1h

Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country

A political leader demanding questionable policy from the central bank and testing the legal limits to get it - to Martin Redrado, sitting in Argentina, Donald Trump's stand-off with the Federal Reserve feels surprisingly familiar. Redrado was fired as head of Argentina's central bank in 2010, afte»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Seasonal flu wave nears peak

The country’s seasonal influenza wave appears to have reached its peak, health officials said, as hospitalizations continued to rise but at a slower pace than earlier weeks. The share of patients testing positive for flu among those visiting doctors dipped slightly but remained high, while severe l»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Quick, Regular Question Times Included in Parliament’s Friday Agenda

Quick question time and regular question time are on the National Assembly’s Friday agenda, according to its approved work schedule for the day. Under Parliament’s rules, during the first up to two hours of the sitting on the first Friday of every month, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Mini»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Debt-Mired Ukraine Agrees to Tax Hikes to Unlock New IMF Loans

Ukraine’s government has agreed to broaden the tax base, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications Julie Kozack said at a briefing. Enacting legislation “to tax income earned through digital platforms, closing customs loopholes for consumer goods, and resuming and removing exempt»»»

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BBC 2h

South Korea ex-president Yoon in court for verdict over failed martial law bid

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has arrived in court for the verdict over his failed martial law bid in 2024. Yoon, who is accused of obstructing justice and other charges in this case, faces a 10-year jail term if found guilty. This is the first of the verdicts in the eight trials »»»

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UPI 2h

Minnesotans sue Trump to end ICE, CBPS' racial profiling, warrantless arrests - UPI.com

The American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit on behalf of Minnesotans to stop the Trump administration from using allegedly unconstitutional practices in its immigration crackdown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Gulyás: The European Commission is ready to mortgage Europe’s future for Kyiv’s interests

Hungary’s government announced the launch of a national petition in response to the European Commission’s financial plans to support Ukraine. Minister Gergely Gulyás described the proposal—involving €800 billion in funding—as a direct threat to Europe’s future, warning that its approval would finan»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Trump Supports New Palestinian Technocratic Government in Gaza

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump expressed support for the newly formed Palestinian technocratic government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. "As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Commit»»»

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BNE 3h

South Korea, US coordinate to address won volatility

A major development in South Korean financial diplomacy unfolded on January 15, 2026, as the nation secured an unprecedented level of support from the United States Treasury to address the won’s persistent decline, Korea Times reports. Following high-level discussions in Washington between Minister»»»

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BNE 3h

Upcoming Vietnam Congress tests its ongoing stability–reform trade-off

Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, which opens on January 19, arrives at a delicate moment for the country’s political and economic direction. After several years of leadership upheaval, the gathering is widely expected to draw a line under the turbulence by confirming To Lam as both general s»»»

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BNE 3h

Bank Indonesia’s surplus transfers and the fiscal backstop behind the 2026 growth push

Signals from both monetary and fiscal authorities suggest Indonesia is quietly expanding its funding toolkit ahead of an ambitious 2026 policy agenda. At the centre of this shift is Bank Indonesia’s swelling surplus position, new rules governing its transfer to the state, and the government’s plan »»»

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BNE 3h

Upcoming Vietnam Congress tests its ongoing stability–reform trade-off

Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, which opens on January 19, arrives at a delicate moment for the country’s political and economic direction. After several years of leadership upheaval, the gathering is widely expected to draw a line under the turbulence by confirming To Lam as both general s»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Bank Indonesia’s surplus transfers and the fiscal backstop behind the 2026 growth push

Signals from both monetary and fiscal authorities suggest Indonesia is quietly expanding its funding toolkit ahead of an ambitious 2026 policy agenda. At the centre of this shift is Bank Indonesia’s swelling surplus position, new rules governing its transfer to the state, and the government’s plan »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

Bank Indonesia’s surplus transfers and the fiscal backstop behind the 2026 growth push

Signals from both monetary and fiscal authorities suggest Indonesia is quietly expanding its funding toolkit ahead of an ambitious 2026 policy agenda. At the centre of this shift is Bank Indonesia’s swelling surplus position, new rules governing its transfer to the state, and the government’s plan »»»

intellinews.com
Al Majalla 3h

Pakistan emerges as a Middle East power broker 

Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan’s military has played an active role in the Arab world and the wider Middle East. This engagement echoes the British Indian Army’s former policy of policing what the British referred to as ‘East of Suez’, although Pakistan’s role has been limited to training an»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Uganda's oil hopes, young population: 5 things to know

Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule with a seventh term on Thursday, has one of the world's youngest populations and is pinning its hopes on oil reserves to overcome poverty. Here are five things to know about the east African nation: #1. Regional military »»»

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Gulf News 5h

US, Denmark agree to 'establish a working group for technical talks on the acquisition of Greenland': White House

Washington DC: The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that President Donald Trump wants the United States to acquire Greenland for our "best national security". Addressing reporters, the White House Press Secretary said: "The President has made his priority q»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Avoid all non-essential travel to Israel: Indian embassy in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv: The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. The Embassy also advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel. »»»

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Gulf News 6h

'President wants to acquire Greenland for our best national security': White House

Washington DC: The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that President Donald Trump wants the United States to acquire Greenland for our "best national security". Addressing reporters, the White House Press Secretary said: "The President has made his priority q»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Avoid all non-essential travel to Israel: Indian embassy in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv: The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. The Embassy also advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel. »»»

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BBC 7h

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show

Israel has moved the blocks which are supposed to mark its post-ceasefire line of control deeper into Gaza in several places, sowing confusion among Palestinians. Satellite images reviewed by BBC Verify show that in at least three areas Israel placed blocks, before returning later and moving the po»»»

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BBC 7h

Tragic death of Adichie's young son highlights poor state of Nigeria's health sector

A series of harrowing cases of allegations of medical negligence, including the death of novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, has ignited a fierce debate about patient safety and systemic failures within Nigeria's healthcare system. The family of the internationally acclaimed autho»»»

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France24 7h

The Debate - Why the change of heart? Trump dials down threats of strikes against Iran

Donald Trump had started his Wednesday pondering military strikes before pouring cold water on the concept, even expressing doubts that Iranians would accept as leader the late Shah’s son. More on that with our panel. In a sign of how fast a news cycle can flip, Iran’s foreign minister express»»»

france24.com
Kuna 7h

Algeria announces launching new satellite from China

ALGIERS, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Algeria announced on Thursday the launch of a new remote sensing satellite "AlSat-3A" from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China to back spatial observation and enhance the system of geospatial information and intelligence. Algerian Minister Delegate for Natio»»»

Kuna 7h

Kuwait FM receives call from EU leaders

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya received a phone call from his Cypriot counterpart and current president of the European Council Constantinos Kombos, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of t»»»

BNE 7h

Colombian President Petro to meet Trump at White House in February

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed that he will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 for discussions he described as “critical” amid heightened tensions over drug trafficking and Venezuela. »»»

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BNE 7h

Colombian President Petro to meet Trump at White House in February

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has confirmed that he will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 for discussions he described as “critical” amid heightened tensions over drug trafficking and Venezuela. »»»

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BBC 7h

South Korea's impeached leader faces first of several verdicts. Here's what you need to know

South Korea's beleaguered ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol will on Friday receive the first verdict on charges linked to his botched martial law attempt in 2024. He is facing eight separate trials for charges ranging from abuse of power and insurrection to violating campaign law. This comes more than a y»»»

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UPI 7h

ICE official Madison Sheahan resigns to challenge U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio - UPI.com

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, might lose the congressional seat she has held since 1983 after Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan resigned on Thursday to challenge Kaptur in the 2026 election. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Immigratio»»»

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RT 9h

EU’s Kallas says it’s time for booze – Politico

EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas has privately suggested that the state of the world might make it a “good moment” to start boozing, Politico reported on Wednesday. The comment comes as Kallas faces direct calls to step down over her handling of the bloc’s foreign policy. Kallas reportedly made the re»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Amir, British prime minister discuss regional, international developments

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has discussed with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer a number of regional and international developments of mutual interest, particularly the importance of strengthening the exchange of views and co»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Education an ethical commitment: Al Khater at Arab Bureau of Education golden jubilee

QNA Riyadh Qatar took part in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with senior officials highlighting education as a moral and strategic priority for the region. Qatar’s delegation was led by Minister of Ed»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

MOFA SPOKESPERSON MEETS NORWAY’S SPECIAL ENVOY TO YEMEN

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with Norwegian Special Envoy to Yemen Heidi Johansen in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting discussed relations between the two countries and ways of strengthening them, as»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS Greek House MEMBER

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS GREEK PARLIAMENT MEMBER Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Member of Greek Parliament Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and areas of cooperation »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Minister of Municipality meets AOAD President

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality of Qatar, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya on Thursday met with President of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, Professor Ibrahim Adam Al-Dukhairi. During the meeting, they discussed avenues of cooperation in areas of mutual int»»»

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UPI 10h

Trump proposes healthcare plan; focuses on past pharmaceutical deals - UPI.com

President Donald Trump announced his new healthcare plan, which would cut premium prices by 10% and lower prescription drug prices, he said. Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Jan. 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced via video Thursday his new plan to lower healthcare costs, focusi»»»

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MIA 10h

Croatian PM says EU shows 'broad solidarity' with Denmark over Greenland

Zagreb, 15 January 2026 (Hina/MIA) — Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said Thursday in Parliament there was "broad solidarity" within the EU and NATO with Denmark over Greenland, warning that any US military intervention there would be "very bad." "There is no dilemma here," Plenković said»»»

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Kuna 10h

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- 1961 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a concession agreement with Kuwait Shell for oil investment to handle offshore oil operations for 45 years. 1980 -- Kuwait News Agency began broadcasting English-language news for 12 hours a day. 1991 -- UN Securi»»»