Gulf News 11m

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 35m

'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 59m

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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»»»

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Kuna 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 3h

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 3h

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 3h

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 3h

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 3h

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 4h

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 4h

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 4h

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 4h

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»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives call from EU High Representative, Cyprus FM

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received today a telephone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission HE Kaja Kallas and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

In phone call with Iranian FM, PM renews Qatar's support for de-escalation efforts in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. The call dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countrie»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi. During the call, the two sides reviewed the cooperation relations be»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Lebanon's President meets Jordan's Prime Minister

Beirut: Lebanon's President, Joseph Aoun, met on Thursday with the Prime Minister of Jordan, Jafar Hassan, who is currently visiting Beirut. Following the signing of 21 agreements during the Jordanian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee, the meeting discussed ways of enhancing relations between the two»»»

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TAP 5h

Prime Minister, EBRD President discuss expanding areas of cooperation

Tunis, Jan. 15 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri met on Thursday evening at the Government Palace in Kasbah, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, along with her accompanying...»»»

Daily News Egypt 6h

Grand Opening of Egypt’s First Semi-Automated Container Terminal – Red Sea Container Terminals in Sokhna

Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) today announced the official opening of Egypt’s first semi-automated container terminal, located at Sokhna Port on the Gulf of Suez. This new facility marks a significant milestone in Egypt’s maritime development, backed by a 30-year concession agreement with the »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Iraq and Oman discuss bilateral ties and regional tensions

Baghdad: Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call on Thursday with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. According to a statement, the two ministers exchanged views on efforts to reduce tensions in the region and on j»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah Minister Raises Rajji Remarks in Cabinet Session, PM Salam Affirms Commitment to Ministerial Statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Minister Raises Rajji Remarks in Cabinet Session, PM Salam Affirms Commitment to Ministerial Statement 15-01-2026 20:59 PM Prime »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Outgoing Education Minister Highlights Priorities in Higher Education Reform

The outgoing Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev took part in a national forum on the modernization of higher education, which took place here on Thursday. The Minister stated that over the years, the focus has been mainly on reforms that sought to establish how the higher education »»»

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RT 6h

Dutch Starmer critic barred from UK

Dutch political commentator and activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek (Vlaar) has been banned from entering the UK after criticizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for neglecting migrant crime. Vlaar, with over 2 million followers on X and Instagram, is a former right-wing Forum voor Democratie (FvD) politici»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Israeli occupation bans Palestinian Jerusalem Affairs Minister from entering West Bank

Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation authorities have barred Palestinian Minister of Jerusalem Affairs from entering the occupied West Bank for six months, according to Palestinian officials. The Palestinian news agency Wafa said Ashraf Al Awar was summoned for questioning and later handed a mili»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE President, Prime Minister of Slovakia discuss bilateral ties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, held a phone call today to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of economic development, renewable energy, future technologies, and»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Saudi Crown Prince receives written message from Sultan of Oman concerning bilateral relations

Riyadh: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister, »»»

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Albanian Daily News 6h

Albania’s Chief Inspector General Shkëlqim Hajdari Resigns

Chief Inspector General, Shkëlqim Hajdari, has resigned from his post, media sources reported on Thursday. Hajdari had held the position since July 2016, overseeing the Central Inspectorate and a network of inspection bodies, including customs, agriculture and other key sectors. No official reasons»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Mohammed Al Qudsi, who first announced the UAE’s union, dies

Dubai: Dr Mohammed Al Qudsi, a veteran media figure and adviser who spent more than three decades accompanying the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, died on Thursday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of documentation, memory, and service to the nation. Al Qudsi, w»»»

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Albanian Daily News 7h

Govt Appoints Marjeta Përlala as Head of National Environment Agency

Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of Marjeta Përlala as Director General of the National Environment Agency, according to an official government decision on Thursday. The decision was adopted in accordance with Article 100 of the Constitution and Article 61 of Law No. 10431 on envir»»»

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UPI 7h

Iran says it won't execute protester Efran Soltani - UPI.com

Iranians participated in a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. The rally was held in Tehran in response to the recent anti-government unrest, expressing opposition to the U.S. and Israel, and showing support for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo by Iranian Leader's Press Off»»»

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BBC 7h

Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

Ethiopian police say they have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by Eritrea to a violent armed rebel group, stoking fears of renewed armed conflict. Eritrea has denied the allegation and accused Ethiopia of "floating false flags to justify the war that it has been itching to unleash for»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Arab League, India discuss Gaza situation, strengthening joint cooperation

Cairo: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasised the great importance the League attaches to developing relations between Arab states and India, particularly within the framework of the Arab-Indian Forum, which has witnessed remarkable progress in various fields. This came during A»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase Two Despite Unresolved Issues

A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire violations and issues unaddressed in the first stage. The most contentious questions remain Hamas's refusal to publicly commit to full disarmament, a non-»»»

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France24 7h

Perspective - From a well-known musician to living in exile: Kyar Pauk on fleeing Myanmar

Having worked as a singer-songwriter and visual artist in Myanmar, Kyar Pauk used his voice to speak out against the military junta that led a coup in 2021. Speaking to FRANCE 24, he describes how, when he learned that military authorities wanted his arrest, he was able to escape through the jungle»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Continue the Change Leader Vassilev Comments Third Cabinet Mandate, Inflation, Wage Adjustment

Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev Thursday commented the third government-forming mandate and the latest inflation statistics. "This is a clear sign by President Rumen Radev against Peevski," said he in a comment of the announcement earlier on Thursday that the head of State will manda»»»

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UPI 8h

Venezuela claims drug trafficking logistics routes dismantled - UPI.com

Venezuelan Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello said Wednesday that a series of operations succeeded in “pulverizing” corridors used by drug traffickers, especially those linking Colombia’s Catatumbo region with Lake Maracaibo and the Caribbean, leading to the arrest of numerous»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Djuric, Szijjarto meet in Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Thursday with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, who is on an official visit to Belgrade. "Delighted to welcome the first Foreign Minister to visit Belgrade in 2026, my dear colleague and friend Peter Szijjarto. The Serbia-Hung»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Trump Sees Iranian Crackdown Easing, Tehran Denies Man to Be Executed

US President Donald Trump said he had been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that he believed there was no current plan for large-scale executions, adopting a wait-and-see posture after earlier threatening intervention. After Iran's foreign minister said Tehran had »»»

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UPI 8h

Education Department investigating 15 K-12 schools over trans athletes - UPI.com

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Department of Education opened investigations into 15 K-12 sc»»»

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France24 8h

Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cast the U.S. announcement that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would advance to its second phase as largely symbolic, raising questions about how its more challenging elements will be carried out. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tar»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Türkiye Says Syrian Government Could Use Force Against Kurds

The Syrian government army could use further force against Kurdish militants after a flare-up in violence in northern Syria, the foreign minister of neighboring Türkiye, a strong backer of the Syrian authorities, said on Thursday. More than 150,000 people have fled from two Kurdish-run pockets of S»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE family minister says projects must prioritise families at Dubai project management forum

Dubai: The UAE's Minister of Family, Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, said large-scale projects in the UAE must be designed around families and communities, describing the family as a central pillar of social cohesion and sustainable development. She was speaking on Wednesday at the 11th Dubai Internatio»»»

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