Gulf News 6m

World Governments Summit 2026 expands its global recognition platform

The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, operating in conjunction with PwC Middle East, has rolled out the third Global Ministers Survey alongside the ninth Best Minister Award. Another prominent addition: the Most Reformed Government Global Award, developed with EY. These ventures spotlight influe»»»

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Albanian Daily News 11m

Rama Sets 1,000-Investment Target for Mayors, Ties Goal to Re-Election

Prime Minister Edi Rama has set a clear target for municipal leaders, saying mayors must deliver 1,000 investments nationwide through the government’s “Mountain Package” program or risk being barred from running for re-election. He made the remarks during a meeting with mayors, one day after addres»»»

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Albanian Daily News 11m

Berisha Accuses Rama of Seizing Parliament, Calls for Protests to Oust Government

Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday of seizing control of parliament and undermining the justice system, calling on citizens to rise up in protests to overthrow the government. Speaking during an online address to his supporters, the head of the Democratic Par»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Prime Minister of Canada arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of Canada, HE Dr. Mark Carney arrived in Doha, Saturday, on a state visit. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and the A»»»

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Kuna 45m

Egypt urges accelerating Gaza int'l stability force deployment

CAIRO, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called on Saturday for expediting deployment of an international stability force in the Gaza Strip to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire.Speaking in a joint press conference with his Bosnian peer Elmedin Konakovic following th»»»

Qatar Tribune 52m

Prime minister of Canada arrives in Doha

DOHA: Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney has arrived in Doha on a state visit. The prime minister and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and Ambassador of Canada to Qat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 53m

Bulgaria Extends Export Ban on Certain Insulins, Antibiotics and Adds Other Medicines

A ban on the export of certain insulins, insulin analogues and some antibiotics has been extended, and an export ban on additional medicines, including anti-anemic drugs, has been introduced, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The order, issued by outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov and publi»»»

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Kuna 1h

KEPS organizes winter bird count event at Sulaibikhat beach

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) organized on Saturday the "World Winter Bird Count Day" event at Sulaibikhat beach.The event was held under the patronage of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah and with broad parti»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Finance minister meets Canadian counterpart

DOHA: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada HE Francois-Philippe Champagne at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Doha. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored avenues for enhanced coop»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Finance meets Canadian counterpart

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with the Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada, HE Francois-Philippe Champagne at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Doha. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored avenues »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: One reason for the Lebanese government’s weak performance is the absence of a foreign minister who represents national interests - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: One reason for the Lebanese government’s weak performance is the absence of a foreign minister who represents national inter»»»

Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: Sovereignty and liberation are the foundations of state-building, as affirmed in the ministerial statement and the presidential address—but where is the implementation? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Sovereignty and liberation are the foundations of state-building, as affirmed in the ministerial statement and the president»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Cambodia arrests 75 online scam suspects in latest raids

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has arrested a total of 75 online scam suspects in the latest crackdown on the cyber scams, said a press release from the Ad-Hoc Committee to Combat Online Scams on Saturday. They were apprehended on Friday during raids on a hotel and a guesthouse in the capital Phnom Penh for »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: Foreign Minister Rajji is undermining civil peace by inciting sedition and trying to drag Lebanon into a civil war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Foreign Minister Rajji is undermining civil peace by inciting sedition and trying to drag Lebanon into a civil war 17-01-202»»»

Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Maintains Europe’s Lowest Household Electricity Prices, Minister Says

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has firmly rejected claims by former Finance Minister Asen Vassilev from "We Continue the Change" that Bulgaria’s inflation is driven by high household electricity prices. Speaking in Stara Zagora, Stankov said Vassilev’s statements were inaccurate and misleading, str»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Demark

Copenhagen: Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The protest followed Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Thousands Join Anti-Trump 'Hands Off Greenland' Protests in Denmark

Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The protest followed Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to take over m»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE Day of Solidarity: Sheikh Mohammed stresses unity and national security

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stressed the UAE’s commitment to protecting the UAE, and strengthening the bonds of unity and cohesion among its people. Also Read: UAE President reaffirms commitment to stability and prosp»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a U.S. officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vis»»»

Middle East Observer 3h

Egypt Leads Africa in AI Readiness, Ranks 51st Worldwide

Egypt has emerged as Africa’s most AI-ready country, ranking 51st globally out of 195 nations in the 2025 Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index published by Oxford Insights, according to a statement by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. With a score of 57.5, Egy»»»

Middle East Observer 4h

Minster of Health visits EIPICO

Dr Ahmed Emad El Din, Minster of Health and Population, paid an epic visit to Egyptian International Pharmaceuticals Company (EIPICO). He was received by Dr Ahmed Burhan El Din Ismail, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of EPICO and Dr Olfat Ghurab, Chairman of the Board of Di»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Opposition Leader Sees Risks in Planned Microsoft Contract for State Administration

Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, the largest opposition group in Parliament, warned that Bulgaria is preparing to sign a new contract with Microsoft for the state administration, a move that entails long-term risks for national security and digita»»»

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RT 5h

White House unveils members of Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

President Donald Trump has unveiled the leadership structure of a high-powered committee which will oversee the reconstruction and governance of Gaza, naming himself as its chairman and appointing a controversial roster of diplomats, financiers and political allies. In a White House statement relea»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria Posts Record-Low U.S. Visa Refusal Rate, Edging Closer to Visa-Free Travel

Bulgaria has registered its lowest refusal rate for U.S. tourist and business visas in almost 20 years, with rejections standing at 5.11%, according to official figures released by the U.S. Department of State for the 2025 U.S. fiscal year. The data were confirmed by Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign »»»

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Libya Herald 6h

Tripoli Libyan government economic delegation holds further meetings in Saudi Arabia

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that its official visiting delegation to Saudi Arabia held a further series of meetings with several Saudi economic and investment entities to strengthen strategic partnerships and expand economic cooperation between the two countries. The meet»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

US Names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza Board under Trump's Plan

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Cautious Calm in Iran Amid Heightened Security Measures

Iran is facing a sweeping security crackdown after a wave of arrests and the heavy deployment of forces in Tehran and other cities, as residents and a rights group said protests have largely abated under the weight of the clampdown. Accounts from residents in the capital described a cautious calm s»»»

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Libya Herald 7h

Libya and Saudi Arabia discuss expanding partnership in oil, gas, and renewable energy

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (15 January) that it had held discussions in Saudi Arabia on ways to enhance cooperation in the energy sector and expand partnerships in the oil, gas, and renewable energy fields during a series of official meetings held with the Saudi Mini»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

White House announces some members of Gaza Board of Peace

WASHINGTON: The White House has announced some of the members of what it refers to as the Board of Peace, which, under President Donald Trump's plan, will oversee the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the White House said the names include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, T»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Lebanon: Geagea Call with Aoun Quells Reports of Rift

A phone call on Friday between Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea and President Joseph Aoun helped quell speculation of serious rifts between the two, after weeks of reports suggesting relations had deteriorated into what some described as a “shaky relationship.” Geagea statement The LF said on Fr»»»

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Gulf News 8h

3,000 marriage grants planned under UAE's Dh209m allocation

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to award around 3,000 marriage grants this year, according to official figures presented to the Federal National Council, with lawmakers renewing calls to rethink eligibility rules that some say no longer reflect social realities. During a session reviewing the federa»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

White House announces some members of Gaza Board of Peace

Washington: The White House announced some of the members of what it refers to as the Board of Peace, which, under President Donald Trump’s plan, will oversee the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the White House said the names include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump»»»

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RT 8h

Xi lauds ‘turnaround’ with key US neighbor

Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed what he called a “turnaround” in relations with Canada, following a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing. While campaigning for office in April 2025, Carney claimed that China represented the number one security threat to Canada on th»»»

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RT 9h

EU nation issues its first-ever war bond

Luxembourg has issued its first-ever war bond, becoming the first EU country to issue such a debt security since World War Two. The issuance of the bond was announced on Thursday by Finance Minister Gilles Roth, who said the initiative was designed to “make citizens’ savings more available for econ»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Gaza Peace Board to Include Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner - White House

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, among others, while US Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of International Stabilization F»»»

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BBC 12h

A faceless hacker stole my therapy notes – now my deepest secrets are online forever

A soon as Meri-Tuuli Auer saw the subject line in her junk folder, she knew it was no ordinary spam email. It contained her full name and her social security number - the unique code Finnish people use to access public services and banking. The email was full of details about Auer no one else shoul»»»

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BBC 13h

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

From the moment he seized power in September 2021 Guinea's Mamadi Doumbouya struck an imposing figure. Just 36 years old at the time, the broad-shouldered colonel, standing at well over six feet (1.8m), wearing military fatigues, mirrored sunglasses and a red beret certainly made an impression when»»»

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Kuna 14h

Security engagements kill 12 militants in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- At least 12 "terrorists" were killed in clashes with the security forces in three different areas in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Friday.According to Pakistan military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), approximately 15 to 20 terroris»»»

BBC 15h

A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown

It's a busy day at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore's main land crossing on the border with Malaysia, and thousands of cars are slowly trundling past the watchful eyes of customs officer Belinda Liaw and her team. Suddenly Liaw steps forward, signalling at a white Toyota van to stop. Her team swarms»»»

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UPI 15h

Education Department delays garnishment on defaulted student debt - UPI.com

The Department of Education on Friday paused plans to seize tax refunds and garnish wages of those in default while revising student loan repayment regulations. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Education Department has delayed plans to seize tax refunds and»»»

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BBC 15h

Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

The Trump administration has named US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair as two of the founding members of its "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner will also sit on the "founding execu»»»

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RT 15h

Poland to produce landmines, abandoning treaty

Poland will formally withdraw from an international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines next month, a senior defense official has announced, outlining plans to mass-produce the ordnance and prepare for possible deployment along the border with Russia’s Kaliningrad Region. Deputy Defense Ministe»»»

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TAP 15h

Water resources situation shows noteworthy improvement compared to last year, says Minister of Agriculture

Tunis, Jan 16 (TAP) - Water resources availability has seen significant improvement compared with the same period last year, a development expected to support agricultural production, Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine...»»»

UPI 16h

Nobel Peace Prize committee: Only Maria Corina Machado is honored - UPI.com

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado presents her medal to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday. Image courtesy of the White House Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado is the only recognized recipient of the award despite the Venezuelan leader »»»

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RT 16h

Trump envoy outlines demands on Iran

The US prefers a diplomatic solution to ongoing tensions with Iran rather than military action, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said, urging Tehran to scale down its missile and nuclear programs. A wave of protests kicked off in Iran in late December. Initially prompted by »»»

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RT 16h

France warns US over Greenland

France has issued a diplomatic warning to the US, stating that any attempt to seize Greenland would amount to a “crossed line” and threaten economic ties with the EU, Financial Times has reported. The message was delivered by French Finance Minister Roland Lescure to his US counterpart, Treasury Se»»»

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BNE 16h

China, Canada move to ease trade tensions as tariffs are slashed

China and Canada have agreed to scale back tariffs following a closely watched meeting in Beijing between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Mark Carney, signalling a tentative reset in relations after several years of strain. »»»

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BNE 16h

China, Canada move to ease trade tensions as tariffs are slashed

China and Canada have agreed to scale back tariffs following a closely watched meeting in Beijing between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Mark Carney, signalling a tentative reset in relations after several years of strain. »»»

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UPI 16h

DOJ reports 500+ are reviewing millions of Epstein files - UPI.com

More than 500 people are assigned to reviewing and redacting millions of pages of the Jeffrey Epstein case files before making them publicly available, Department of Justice officials said on Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice has more»»»

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BBC 16h

Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Prime Minister Mark Carney's new approach to Canada's foreign policy can perhaps be distilled in one line: "We take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be." That was his response when asked about the deal struck with China on Friday, despite concerns over its human rights record and nearly a y»»»

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