Kathimerini 13m

Athens taxi drivers call new two-day strike over electric transition

Taxi drivers in the greater Athens area have called a new two-day strike for January 20 and 21, to protest legislation mandating that all new cabs must be electric-powered. The Attica Taxi Drivers Union, or SATA, announced the strike and taxi drivers in other parts of Greece are expected to partici»»»

ekathimerini.com
Gulf News 26m

Abdullah bin Zayed, Venezuelan foreign minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed strengthening bilateral relations in a phone call with Yvan Gil Pinto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The two sides also reviewed a number of issues of shared »»»

gulfnews.com
Kuna 27m

Att., corrected rpt -- to fix name and title in para 2.

Newsdesk POL-KUWAIT-VATICAN-MASS Cardinal Parolin leads Mass in Kuwait's Al-Ahmadi KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin led a Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrating Minor Basilica Status of Our Lady of Arabia in Al-Ahmadi City on Friday, making the church the first to bear»»»

BBC 36m

Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient'

President Zelensky has called Ukraine's air defence supplies "insufficient", having revealed several systems were "without missiles" until Friday morning. "I can say this openly because today I have those missiles," the president said, adding that the country had received a "substantial package" ea»»»

bbc.com
RT 37m

Sweden says Trump inflating foreign threat to Greenland

US President Donald Trump’s claims of a heavy Chinese and Russian military presence near Greenland are “an exaggeration,” Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson has said. Trump asserts that only US sovereignty can protect the Danish autonomous island from being taken over by Beijing or Moscow. Trump r»»»

rt.com
Kuna 39m

Cardinal Parolin leads Mass in Kuwait's Al-Ahmadi

KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin led a Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrating Minor Basilica Status of Our Lady of Arabia in Al-Ahmadi City on Friday, making the church the first to bear such title in the Arabian Gulf region.The ceremony gathered a large number of offi»»»

TAP 41m

FM receives Polish ambassador to Tunisia on end of her mission

Tunis, Jan 16 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Friday received Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia Justyna Porazińska, who paid a farewell call on the end of her diplomatic mission in the...»»»

BBC 1h

Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90

A Nigerian imam who gained international recognition for saving hundreds of lives from a mainly Christian community during an outbreak of violence has died at the age of 90. Abubakar Abdullahi had been suffering from a heart condition and was being treated in hospital, where he died on Thursday nig»»»

bbc.com
Al Awsat 1h

Gaza Administration Committee Meets in Cairo Amid Cautious Optimism

The Gaza ceasefire agreement entered a new phase on Friday with the first meeting in Cairo of a technocrat committee tasked with administering the enclave, following its formation by Palestinian consensus, a welcome from Washington, and the absence of an official Israeli objection after earlier res»»»

english.aawsat.com
TAP 1h

FM receives copy of credentials of Nicaraguas ambassador

Tunis, Jan. 16 (TAP)- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met Friday with Carlos Eduardo Diaz Moreira who presented him with a copy of his credentials as Ambassador of Nicaragua to Tunisia with residence in...»»»

UPI 1h

Trump threatens tariffs against countries opposing Greenland annex - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on rural healthcare in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. At the meeting, he proposed raising tariffs on countries that oppose his plan to annex Greenland. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UP»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 1h

US-Greenland tensions rise as Trump hints at tariffs

US President Donald Trump suggested Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation sought to lower tensions in the Danish capital. Trump for months has insisted that the US should control»»»

gulfnews.com
RT 2h

Why American Big Oil isn’t buying the Venezuela ‘victory’

Everything has gone beautifully in Donald Trump’s Venezuela operation. An alleged narcoterrorist dictator was captured and brought to justice in a New York court, and the planet’s biggest oil wealth is now owned by the US. At least, according to Trump himself. “We’re in the oil business,” he said a»»»

rt.com
Kuna 2h

India, ASEAN reaffirm commitment to deepen cooperation in digital domain

NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- India and ASEAN countries on Friday reaffirmed shared commitment to deepening cooperation in the digital domain.A statement from the Indian Ministry of Communications said that during the 6th ASEAN-India Digital Ministers' Meeting held virtually reaffirmed the shared com»»»

BNE 2h

Russia demands US fund withdraw $225.8bn Tsarist bond lawsuit or face dismissal bid

An ancient story of investors trying to recover billions of dollars of debt Russia defaulted on after the last Tsar was overthrown in the October Revolution has come up again. Russia has called on US-based Noble Capital to»»»

intellinews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Veliko Tarnovo Authorities Suspend Kronospan Particleboard Line amid Odour, Smoke Complaints; Company to Appeal

The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Veliko Tarnovo Friday ordered the suspension of the particleboard production line at the Kronospan wood-processing plant following an unscheduled January 15 inspection prompted by numerous citizen complaints about strong odours and haze i»»»

bta.bg
UPI 2h

U.S. sanctions Houthi oil, weapons interests - UPI.com

Houthi supporters protest against Israel in Sana'a, Yemen, on August 29. The Treasury Department levied sanctions on nearly two dozen Houthi individuals and companies Friday. File Photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration levied new sanctions on Houthi-run organizations and»»»

upi.com
Albanian Daily News 2h

Albanian PM Criticizes Opposition Over Parliamentary Procedure

Prime Minister Edi Rama criticized opposition parties on Friday, saying their use of parliamentary procedure amounts to a serious breach of ethics and does not meet European Union parliamentary standards. At the end of a long meeting of the Socialist Parliamentary Group, Rama said the allocation of»»»

albaniandailynews.com
UPI 2h

Tensions rise in Mercosur as Brazil’s Lula skips EU trade deal signing - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not attend will not attend Saturday’s signing ceremony in Paraguay for the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will not attend Saturd»»»

upi.com
The Peninsula 3h

India looks to finalise 'mother of all deals' with EU

New Delhi: A trade deal between India and the European Union will be the "mother of all deals", Delhi's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, as both sides seek to overcome the final sticking points. The deal comes after relations between New Delhi and Washington have soured following US P»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 3h

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

Myanmar has denied committing genocide against the Ronhingya people, saying The Gambia has failed to provide enough proof, as it begun its defence at the UN's top court. Ko Ko Hlaing, a Myanmar government representative, told judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the allegation wa»»»

bbc.com
Sputnik 3h

Lavrov Discusses Iran Escalation With Omani Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss the escalation around Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "On January 16, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telep»»»

sputniknews.com
Tanjug 4h

Barrot: France on Serbia's side, we support its aspiration to join EU

BELGRADE - "France is on your side," French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday in Belgrade after a meeting with Serbian FM Marko Djuric, and added that his country supported Serbia's aspirations to become an EU member. Barrot noted that the message of his visit »»»

tanjug.rs
France24 4h

French PM Lecornu faces desperate measures to pass budget bill

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a desperate fight for his political survival as he comes under pressure to force his budget through parliament, potentially triggering a no-confidence vote. Lecornu's two predecessors were toppled by such votes as France's deadlocked parliament has re»»»

france24.com
UPI 4h

Bipartisan Congressional delegation visits Denmark to support NATO - UPI.com

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Vt., arrives at Industriens Hus in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an American delegation of senators and members of the House of Representatives Friday. A meeting between a number of Greenlandic, Danish, and American politicians was scheduled for the day. Photo by Sebastian Elias Uth»»»

upi.com
UPI 4h

TikTok announces the rollout of new age-verification tech in EU - UPI.com

TikTok said Friday it would bring on-stream new technology for verifying the ages of teen users as part of its commitment to protect young users. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- TikTok said Friday that it would begin rolling out enhanced age-verification technology»»»

upi.com
Bulgarian News Agency 4h

At 5,11%, Bulgaria Records Lowest U.S. Visa Refusal Rate

Bulgaria has recorded the lowest refusal rate for U.S. tourist and business visas in the past two decades, at 5.11%, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. This is shown by the official data published by the U.S. Department of State for the 2025 U.S. fiscal year, the ministry added. The achieved rate»»»

bta.bg
RT 4h

UK urges Western Europe to arm Ukraine instead of talk to Russia

Western Europe must increase support for Ukraine rather than restart direct talks with Russia, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told Politico on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have previously argued it is time to negotiate directly with R»»»

rt.com
The Peninsula 4h

Minister of Interior meets Qatari security forces participating in securing Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Italy, set to take place from February 6 to 22. Hi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Bulgarian Companies Have Not Spent Single Euro Cent on Purchase of Private Plots of Land at Kozloduy NPP Site, Energy Minister Says

Not a single euro cent has been spent by Bulgarian companies on the purchase of private plots of land at the site of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said on Friday in Veliko Tarnovo during a meeting with GERB mayors from northern Bulgaria, broadcast live on»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 5h

Egypt reaffirms support for Lebanon's security and sovereignty

Cairo: Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanese national institutions in maintaining security and stability across Lebanon. In a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday, Abdelatty emphasised Egypt's steadfast position in backi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Deputy PM Zafirov: Every Future Government Will Need Jointly Developed New Vision

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, leader of the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and BSP - United Left leader, said on Facebook that every future government will need a new, jointly developed vision. Bulgaria is once again heading for elections. They have become »»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 5h

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Omani Counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional developments

Kuwait: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahia held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi and discussed bilateral relations. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the two sides discussed enhancing ties in all fields to advance joint interest, in addi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 5h

China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal on tariffs, visas

Beijing: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Friday at the first meeting between the countries’ leaders in Beijing in eight years. The Canadian premier hailed a “landmark deal” under a “new strategic partnership”»»»

gulfnews.com
Tanjug 5h

Djuric: Serbia to redouble reform efforts, our goal is full EU membership

BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after a meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Friday Serbia's goal was full-fledged EU membership and that the country would redouble reform efforts to achieve that goal. At a joint press confer»»»

tanjug.rs
Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Kronospan Suspension Shows that Government Places Environment and Health above Business Interests – Minister

Commenting on Friday's suspension of particleboard production at the Kronospan plant in Veliko Tarnovo, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said that the government places ecology and public health above all business interests. The measure is "a clear sign that when air quality and »»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Boyko Borissov: GERB's New Goal Is Country's Modernization

GERB’s new goal is the modernization of the country, said party leader Boyko Borissov at a meeting with mayors from Northern Bulgaria in Veliko Tarnovo, livestreamed on Borissov’s Facebook profile. The meeting was attended by outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 5h

Czech Prime Minister Babis wins parliamentary confidence vote

Prague: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his newly formed government have won a mandatory vote of confidence in parliament, one month after taking office. Lawmakers approved the right-leaning government by 108 votes to 91. Under the Czech constitution, any newly appointed government must seek »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 5h

Lebanon: Aoun Chairs Security Meeting at Baabda Palace - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: Aoun Chairs Security Meeting at Baabda Palace 16-01-2026 16:03 PM President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Friday chaired a secu»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Novinite 6h

Bulgaria: Political Leaders Outline Dates and Demands Ahead of Snap Vote

Political reactions continued after it became clear that the country is heading toward another early parliamentary election, with parties in the National Assembly outlining their expectations and proposed timelines for the vote. Further reading: Bulgaria Officially Moves Toward Early Elections Afte»»»

novinite.com
Sputnik 6h

All Districts of Kupyansk Under Control of Russian Forces - Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Zapad battlegroup maintain control over all districts of Kupyansk, having successfully repelled Ukrainian attempts to break through in the area, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, citing the battlegroup's commander, Colonel General Sergey Kuzovlev. "The distric»»»

sputniknews.com
The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Education Minister holds talks with Saudi and Yemeni counterparts in Riyadh

Riyadh: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has held meetings in Riyadh with her Saudi and Yemeni counterparts to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in the education sector. HE Al Khater met Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Youse»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 6h

Putin speaks to Israel, Iran leaders to help ‘de-escalate’: Kremlin

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, the Kremlin said, offering mediation amid protests in Iran that have raised fears of a military confrontation in the region. Independent monitors say Iranian security forces have killed thousands in a»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Ombudsman Alerts EWRC Chair, Outgoing Energy Minister over Heating Outages in Sofia

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has filed a complaint with Energy and Water Regulatory Commission Chair Plamen Mladenovski and outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov due to dozens of reports from citizens about serious and repeated interruptions of the heat supply in Sofia, the press centre of the Om»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Vazrazhdane: Suspension of Kronospan Line Is Victory for Veliko Tarnovo Residents, Long Overdue

Vazrazhdane MP Angel Yanchev read out a statement of his parliamentary group from the parliamentary rostrum regarding the sanction imposed on Friday by the of Environment and Water Ministry on Kronospan, a wood-processing company in Veliko Tarnovo. Yanchev described the compulsory administrative me»»»

bta.bg
Tanjug 6h

Serbia, France sign statement on Belgrade metro project, MoU on waste water collector

BELGRADE - Serbia and France signed on Friday in Belgrade a joint statement on a Belgrade metro project and a MoU on the construction of a sewage collector (interceptor) for waste water in the Serbian capital. With Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in attendance, the documents were signed by Serbi»»»

tanjug.rs
Sputnik 6h

Without Russian Gas, Hungary Would Have Problems This Winter - Orban

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Without gas from Russia, Hungary would have problems this winter, but supplies are constant and there are enough reserves, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. "We started the winter with more than 40% of our annual consumption. So we still have a lot of supplies»»»

sputniknews.com
The Peninsula 6h

Japan, US agree to strengthen joint defence production and military presence

Tokyo: Japan and the United States have agreed to enhance joint production of defence equipment, including missiles, and to expand their military presence in waters southwest of Japan's main islands. The agreement followed a meeting in Washington between Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi a»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 6h

China, Canada discuss strengthening bilateral ties during Canadian PM visit

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is visiting Beijing, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. According to China's Xinhua news agency, President Xi said the two sides should strengthen»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 6h

US senator says Trump’s Greenland rhetoric only benefits Putin

A senior US senator warned on January 16 that talk of the United States taking Greenland by force would damage American security interests and hand a strategic gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Denmark, France and other allies stepped up resistance to any such move. »»»

intellinews.com