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UK shuts Tehran embassy as tensions soar, diplomats withdrawn amid security fears

Tehran: The UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation over possible US military action. Also Read: Iran crisis: US calls on pe»»»

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Don't want to be owned by US: Denmark, Greenland hit back at Trump's takeover claims

Copenhagen: Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland’s top diplomat Vivian Motzfeldt have confirmed that the United States has agreed to establish a joint working group to examine possible ways forward on Greenland. They also acknowledged that concrete progress at this stage re»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Do not repeat same mistake': Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi warns Trump amid tensions

Tehran: As tensions remain high amid protests in Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump, warning Washington not to repeat the past mistake, referring to American strikes against three nuclear facilities in Iran»»»

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BBC 1h

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

For weeks, Somalia has been engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to rally international support after Israel recognised its breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state. Through diplomatic outreach and high-level phone calls, Somalia's government has won the backing of many countries acr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action. Trump had repeatedly talked in recent days about coming to the aid of the Iranian people over the crackdown on p»»»

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RT 2h

EU seeks figurehead for Russia talks amid isolation fears – Politico

EU leadership is facing pressure to create a special negotiator role for talks with Russia, Politico reported Wednesday, citing diplomatic sources. The bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, is known as a gaffe-prone Russia hawk who has for years outright refused to engage in diplomacy with Mosc»»»

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Kuna 2h

Nat'l committee prepares for fourth report on economic, social and cultural human rights

KUWAIT, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- The National Standing Committee for the Preparation of Reports and Follow-up to Human Rights-Related Recommendations held a meeting on Wednesday to coordinate the preparation of the fourth national report of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights»»»

Kuna 2h

Kuwait PM offers condolences to King of Saudi Arabia

KUWAIT, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolence to the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the passing of the mother of Prince Shaqran bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (end) dss»»»

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Denmark, US to set up working group on Greenland

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said he and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington where they agreed to form a high-level working group on Greenland."We came »»»

Kuna 2h

Kuwait's Cabinet reviews outcome of Senegalese President's official visit to country

KUWAIT, Jan 14 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Cabinet, on Wednesday, touched on the outcome of the official visit of the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to the country. This came during the cabinet weekly meeting, at Bayan Palace under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahma»»»

BBC 4h

Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland

Denmark's foreign minister has said there is a "fundamental disagreement" with the US over Greenland after talks at the White House. Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the meeting with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday had been "frank but constructive". But he added tha»»»

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France24 4h

Danish official cites 'fundamental disagreement' with US over Greenland after White House meeting

Greenland and Denmark on Wednesday said they “agreed to disagree” with US diplomats after a “frank, constructive” discussion at the White House on US President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire the autonomous territory. A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Gree»»»

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Al Manar 4h

IRGC Warns of Decisive Response to Miscalculations by US, ‘Israel’

The Chief Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States, Israel, and their Daesh-style mercenaries that any miscalculation will be met with a decisive and crushing response. In a statement, Major General Mohammad Pakpour said the IRGC remains at the highest»»»

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France24 4h

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's deposed shah, positions himself as an alternative to the regime

In Tehran, some protesters have begun to chant the name of the son of the last shah of Iran. Living in exile in the US for more than four decades, Reza Pahlavi has continued to call for US-backed regime change and has built a growing group of supporters across social media and in the streets. But t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Decision issued to regulate off-plan sales procedures

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued a decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures. This is part of the executive measures of Law No. 6 of 2014 regulating the real estate sector a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Decision regulating Real Estate Register to boost investment: Aqarat chairman

QNA Doha Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) Khalid Ahmed Saleh Al Obaidli has affirmed that the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs’ issuance of the decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures, enhances »»»

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France24 5h

Hungary sets parliamentary election date

Hungary’s president announced on Tuesday that the next parliamentary election will be held on April 12th. Although the official campaign begins in a month, the race is already shaping up to be the most competitive in a generation, with polls showing a tight contest between current Prime Minister Vi»»»

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France24 5h

The Debate - Why Greenland? Trump ups pressure as Denmark dispatches top diplomat

No Oval Office made-for-TV drama as U-S vice president JD Vance joined U-S Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark. We'll ask about renewed pressure by the Trump administration on Copenhagen to hand over that Arctic dependency. How intent is the U-S on seiz»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar hopes Gaza ceasefire second phase will help ease humanitarian crisis

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has expressed hope that the start of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza will help stabilise the situation and address the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the territory. In comments to the Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Wednesday, Dr Majed bin Mohamm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

AMIR RECEIVES written MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT OF GUINEA

AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT OF GUINEA The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from President of Guinea Mamady Doumbouya, pertaining to enhancing bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Cabinet gives nod to QMC, SBA pact on broadcasting cooperation

It also approved a draft decision by the Minister of State for Energy Affairs regulating district cooling service fees and licensing. The decision complements Law No (19) of 2024 on district cooling services. The draft will be posted on the “Sharek” platform of the Civil Service and Government Deve»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar attends 49th Arab youth, sports ministers council meet

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar participated in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports, which was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

AL MURAIKHI MEETS AUSTRALIA’S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER

AL MURAIKHI MEETS AUSTRALIA'S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia Milton Dick in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations, as we»»»

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BNE 5h

UPDATE: US announces Phase II of Gaza peace deal amid Israeli concerns

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the transition to the second phase of the ongoing Gaza peace agreement.  "Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of the second phase of his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza - moving from a ceasefire to a phase of den»»»

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BNE 5h

UPDATE: US announces Phase II of Gaza peace deal amid Israeli concerns

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the transition to the second phase of the ongoing Gaza peace agreement.  "Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of the second phase of his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza - moving from a ceasefire to a phase of den»»»

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Al Manar 5h

From Protests to Plot: How Iran Unmasked a US–Israeli Destabilization Campaign - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe From Protests to Plot: How Iran Unmasked a US–Israeli Destabilization Campaign 14-01-2026 23:14 PM Batoul Wehbe What began as scattered pro»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar hopes Gaza ceasefire second phase will ease humanitarian crisis

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has expressed hope that the start of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza will help stabilise the situation and address the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the territory. In comments to the Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Wednesday, Dr Majed bin Mo»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US designs on Greenland

Washington: Denmark's top diplomat said Wednesday he failed to change the mind of US President Donald Trump's administration on his threats to seize Greenland after flying to the White House for talks. The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland, an autonomous territory of Copenhagen, met with V»»»

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BBC 6h

California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

California's top prosecutor has launched an investigation into the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes generated by Elon Musk's AI model Grok. Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement announcing the probe: "The avalanche of reports detailing the non-consensual, sexually explicit material that x»»»

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MIA 6h

Ahmeti: We agree on single electoral unit; before scrapping caretaker government, consult with US, EU

Skopje, 14 January 2026 (MIA) — Democratic Union for Integration president Ali Ahmeti said the DUI approved of the proposal given at the leaders meeting earlier Wednesday that a single electoral district be formed trhough amendments to the Electoral Code, whereas regarding Prime Minister Hristijan »»»

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UPI 6h

Ukraine reports 200,000 soldiers have gone AWOL - UPI.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits with Ukrainian soldiers during a visit to the Donetsk region of Ukraine in December 2022. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said 2 million Ukrainians are wanted for dodging the country’s draft in addition to the 200,000 who have gone AWOL. Fil»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Arab League condemns storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Minister, 270 settlers

Cairo: The Arab League on Wednesday strongly condemned the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque compound by the Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, and 260 settlers, who performed Talmudic and provocative rituals in its courtyards under the protection of the occupation forces. In a sta»»»

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UPI 6h

France bans 10 British anti-migrant activists - UPI.com

Union flags and the flag of St. George fly on lamp posts in London on January 2. An online campaign called Operation Raise the Colours has been calling for the public display of the St. George's Cross and the Union Jack. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA Jan. 14 (UPI) -- France on Wednesday announced a ban on»»»

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MIA 7h

PM: Reached compromise on Law on Misdemeanors, agreed caretaker government should be scrapped

Skopje, 14 January 2026 (MIA) — At the country's political party leaders meeting held earlier Wednesday, attendees reached a compromise on the Law on Misdemeanors and largely agreed that the caretaker government should be scrapped, Prime Minister and VMRO-DPMNE president Hristijan Mickoski told the»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Egypt’s cabinet approves state land disposal rules, expands AI council mandate

Egypt’s cabinet on Wednesday approved the executive regulations for a law governing the disposal of state-owned land and expanded the mandate of the National AI Council to include quantum computing and emerging technologies. The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, ratified the exec»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Public Enterprises, Awqaf ministers discuss boosting cooperation to enhance asset utilisation

Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of the Public Enterprises Sector, received Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Awqaf, and an accompanying delegation at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two ministries and support the state’s drive to maximi»»»

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TAP 7h

Foreign Minister meets ambassador of Portugal in Tunis at end of his mission

Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Wednesday at the ministry’s headquarters Ambassador of Portugal in Tunis, Nuno de Mello Bello, who paid a farewell visit at the end of his...»»»

RT 7h

Trump offers new reason to acquire Greenland

America must take control of Greenland for the sake of national security, as the island is crucial for building the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump’s statements regarding Greenland have escalated in recent weeks, with the US president growing i»»»

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RT 7h

US opens missile facility in Qatar amid Iran tensions

The US has opened a new air and missile defense coordination cell at a key airbase in Qatar amid rising tensions with Iran and President Donald Trump’s promises to assist protesters in the Islamic Republic. In a statement on Tuesday, US Central Command said the facility at the Al Udeid Air Base, wh»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Hidden rock art dating back 5,000 years uncovered in Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, in partnership with Soudah Development Company, has announced the discovery of 20 rock formations bearing ancient inscriptions within the Soudah Peaks Project area, in what experts describe as some of the oldest cultural evidence yet identified in the regi»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Saudi students to enjoy long break during Ramadan

Dubai: More than six million students across Saudi Arabia will return to classrooms on Sunday for the start of the second term of the current academic year, following a nine-day midyear break. Education authorities have confirmed that students will attend school for only 11 days during Ramadan, ref»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

British PM says "will not back down" on X's Grok AI issue

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the United Kingdom "will not back down" on the issue of X's AI chatbot Grok, declaring that the government "will take necessary measures" to ensure the platform complies with British law. Starmer described the actions of Grok as "di»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

EU confirms EUR 70 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Berlin: The European Union (EU) announced Wednesday that it has provided Ukraine with EUR 70 billion in military aid to date. In a statement, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (EC), Kaya Callas affirmed that the bloc wil»»»

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TAP 8h

Defence Minister meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs

Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP) - Military cooperation between Tunisia and the United States and ways to strengthen and diversify it, were the focus of a meeting held on Wednesday afternoon between Khaled Shili, Tunisia’s Minister of National Defense, and...»»»

Daily News Egypt 8h

EIB commits $80m to RMBV North Africa Fund III, catalysing over $300m in investments

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has committed $80m to the RMBV North Africa Fund III to accelerate private sector development and sustainability in Egypt, as part of a broader regional investment strategy covering North Africa. The signing took place at a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Distinguished Tax Service Centres are strategic step to strengthen investment climate: ETA chief

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the Distinguished Tax Service Centres represent an important strategic step in enhancing the investment climate and supporting the business environment, positioning Egypt among the world’s leading countries in the development of govern»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Egypt ready to receive mining investments: Petroleum Minister

Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, affirmed that recent developments send a clear message that Egypt is ready to receive mining investments and is building a mining sector capable of competing globally, providing investors with the confidence to inject capital and implement »»»

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BBC 8h

Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it

Starlink has reportedly waived monthly subscription payments for users inside Iran after its government shut down the internet last Thursday - cutting off millions of people from their families, livelihoods and access to information, during a deadly crackdown on protests. The satellite technology h»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

President: Anti-Mafia Consensus Exists in Society, First Step to Its Realization Is Fair Elections

An anti-mafia consensus exists in Bulgarian society and the first step towards turning it into reality is holding fair elections, President Rumen Radev told journalists on Wednesday during events marking the 148th anniversary of the liberation of the town of Belovo and the Belovo region from Ottoma»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Sultan of Oman holds bilateral talks with Italian PM

Muscat: Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq held bilateral talks in Muscat on Wednesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During the talks, both sides discussed ongoing avenues of cooperation between the two countries and ways to develop them, as well as investment opportunities, particularl»»»

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