France24 1h

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, amid concerns that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images. Britain ​will bring ⁠into effect a law criminalising the cre»»»

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France24 2h

Sudan PM announces govt's return to Khartoum from wartime capital Port Sudan

The Sudanese government which had been driven out by war has returned to Khartoum and promises “better services” for the capital's residents, Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday. The army-aligned government had been operating out of its wartime capital of Port Sudan for nearly »»»

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France24 2h

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces high-stakes trial ahead of presidential race

The trial for French far-right party leader Marine Le Pen's appeal of her embezzlement conviction is set to begin on Tuesday. The verdict, expected by summer, could determine whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential election. The three-time candidate currently leads the polls. M»»»

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BNE 2h

Georgian ex-PM jailed for five years after pleading guilty to money laundering

Former Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined GEL1mn (roughly $370,000), after pleading guilty to charges of large-scale money laundering. The conviction marks the »»»

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RT 2h

Zelensky ‘had no cards from day one’ – Trump

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky “has no cards” to negotiate peace with Russia, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump made the remarks in a New York Times interview released in full on Sunday, discussing US mediation efforts. These include a leaked 28-point peace plan envisioning Kiev ceding the rem»»»

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RT 2h

Beijing slams Trump for citing Russia and China over ‘acquiring’ Greenland

Beijing takes exception to US President Donald Trump’s attempts to use Russia and China as an excuse for his push into the Arctic, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has said. Trump claimed last week that the US must annex Greenland – an autonomous former Danish colony under Copenhagen’»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Third Government Communications Forum opens

QNA DOHA The third Government Communications Forum began on Monday with the participation of ministers, decision-makers, and communications and media leaders from government and semi-government entities in the country. The two-day forum underscores the pivotal role of the government communications »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

High-level session highlightsstrategic communication’s role in amplifying national discourse

QNA Doha A high-level session held on Monday as part of the Third Government Communications Forum underscored the pivotal role of government communication in supporting major national initiatives, advancing the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030, and guiding public behaviour. Held under the t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Khulaifi assures Somali officials of Qatar’s support for national unity

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi on Monday met with Somali President’s Envoy Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia Ali Mohamed Omar. During the meeting, they discussed relations betwee»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QC concludes ‘CompassionateHearts’ initiative in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) concluded its ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The initiative aimed to perform surgeries to repair congenital heart defects in children. The closing ceremony was attended »»»

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BNE 2h

Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

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BNE 2h

Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

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BNE 2h

Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

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BNE 2h

Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

PM meets US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and th»»»

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BNE 2h

Bulgaria heads for eighth general election since 2021

Bulgaria moved closer to another snap election on January 12 after the country’s biggest parliamentary grouping declined a mandate from President Rumen Radev to try to form a new government, prolonging years of political instability in the European Union’s poorest member state. »»»

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MIA 2h

New amendments to Criminal Code pass first reading in Parliament

Skopje, 12 January 2026 (MIA) — The newly proposed law amending the Criminal Code passed its first reading in Parliament earlier Monday, after all 69 lawmakers at the session approved of the new bill. The new bill will annul the controversial amendments to the Criminal Code adopted in September 202»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Russia attacks two cargo ships in Black Sea: Ukraine

Kyiv: Ukraine on Monday accused Russia of carrying out a drone attack on two cargo ships flying the flags of Panama and San Marino near a Ukrainian port in the Black Sea. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba said on Telegram that Russia is once again attacking civilian vessels, adding tha»»»

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UPI 2h

Wildfires scorch up to 52,000 acres in Argentina’s Patagonia - UPI.com

A man takes a photograph of a forest fire burning in El Hoyo, Chubut province, Argentina, on Wednesday. Forest fires in Argentine Patagonia continued to spread in the provinces of Chubut, Santa Cruz and Rio Negro. Photo by Matias Garay/EPA Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Uncontrolled wildfires have burned between»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

GERB Leader Borissov: We Have Absolute Grounds to Declare We Want to Continue Governing

GERB Leader Boyko Borissov said that his parliamentary group “has absolute grounds to declare that it wants to continue governing.” In a live Facebook broadcast on Monday, he said that “after such difficult governance, GERB is the leading political force.” Borissov argued that thanks to his party, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

CC-DB's Mirchev to Borissov: “No One Paid Protesters, They Are Genuinely Disgusted with You"

"No one paid the protesters – they are genuinely disgusted with you," MP Ivaylo Mirchev of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria said in a Facebook post reacting to remarks by GERB leader Boyko Borisov, who suggested that the late-2025 protests which led to the government's resignation, had bee»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

ANNHRIs Secretary-General stresses importance of ensuring safe, inclusive digital space to protect children’s dignity

Manama: Secretary-General of the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRIs), HE Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali said that the digital space has become an inseparable part of the lives of children and adolescents, offering opportunities for learning and communication, while simultaneo»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Democratic Party Challenges Ombudsman Appointment in Constitutional Court

Democratic Party (DP) filed an appeal on Monday with the Constitutional Court, challenging the parliamentary decision to appoint Endri Shabani as Ombudsman. The opposition party claims Shabani’s election violated the Constitution and the internal rules of parliament. The DP is seeking the annulment»»»

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TAP 3h

Development of public transport system at heart of small Cabinet meeting

Tunis, Jan. 12 (TAP) - A small Cabinet meeting on the development of the public transport system was held on Monday at the Government Palace in the Kasbah, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.The meeting is part of the...»»»

Albanian Daily News 4h

Albania’s Opposition Holds New Protest Outside Prime Minister’s Office

Albania’s opposition held another protest Monday evening outside the Prime Minister’s Office, continuing a series of demonstrations against the government. Speaking during the rally, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha accused the government of leading what he described as “the most caricature-lik»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Saudi Arabia, US discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Riyadh: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al Khereiji met Monday with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg, who is visiting Riyadh, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in all fields. The meeting also »»»

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BBC 4h

Prosecution expected in relation to Denis Donaldson death

An individual is to be prosecuted in relation to the fatal shooting of Denis Donaldson in County Donegal in 2006, the Irish government has said. Donaldson was murdered in Glenties after it emerged he was a British agent, working for police and M15 from inside Sinn Féin for 20 years. Irish Justice M»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar to be guest of honour at Cairo International Book Fair in 2027: Egyptian Culture Minister

Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henno announced that the State of Qatar has been chosen as the guest of honour at the Cairo International Book Fair in 2027, noting that this selection is part of the Egypt-Qatar Year of Culture. This was unveiled during a press conference held b»»»

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RT 4h

Iran has evidence US and Israel had ‘big hand’ in unrest – Tehran

Iran has extensive evidence showing the US and Israel had a “big hand” in recent unrest in the country, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a meeting of foreign diplomats in Tehran on Monday. The statement comes after violent clashes between protesters and the authorities erupted late last month, »»»

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MIA 5h

Environment minister holds meeting with Kosovo ambassador on environmental protection

Skopje, 12 January 2026 (MIA) — Minister of Environment and Physical Planning Muamet Hoxha met Monday with Kosovo Ambassador Florian Qehaja to discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and physical planning, the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning said in a p»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Pakistan, Indonesia sign MoU to enhance economic partnership

Islamabad: Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met Monday with Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dipa Widya Putri, who is visiting Pakistan, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. During the meeting, the Pakistani Commerce Minister emphasised Indonesia's importance within th»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Sudan Paramilitary Strike on Southeastern City Kills 27

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja on Monday, killing 27 people, military and health sources told AFP. Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, lies around 300 kilometers (180 miles) southeast of the capital Khartoum, along a strat»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Germany, India sign "Declaration of Intent" to enhance security cooperation

New Delhi: Germany and India signed a "Declaration of Intent" Monday aimed at strengthening security cooperation between the two countries, specifically including closer collaboration in their defence industries. During a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the signi»»»

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BBC 5h

Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of "genocidal policies", The Gambia's foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN's top court. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a landmark case brought by the Muslim majority, West African nation in 2019, which accuses»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Drone Strike Kills 3 in Gaza as Hamas Prepares to Transfer Governance to New Committee

An Israeli drone strike on Monday killed three Palestinians who had crossed the ceasefire line near central Gaza’s Morag corridor, hospital officials said. Israel’s military did not immediately respond to questions about the strike, which came as Gaza awaits an expected announcement this week of a »»»

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RT 5h

Fears in Canada of being targeted by Trump – Bloomberg

There are increasing fears in Canada that the country could become Washington’s next target following the shock abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and US President Donald Trump’s talk of seizing Greenland, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. The outlet spoke to the authors of a recent vir»»»

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Tanjug 6h

Djedovic Handanovic: First crude quantities for NIS due on Tuesday

BELGRADE - Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Monday that, after almost a hundred days, the first quantities of crude oil for Serbia's oil company NIS were due to arrive via the JANAF pipeline on Tuesday morning and that the Pancevo refinery would start oper»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Morocco Targets $10 Billion AI Contribution to GDP by 2030

Morocco is targeting a 100 billion dirhams ($10 billion) boost to its gross domestic product from artificial intelligence by 2030, the minister in charge of digital transition said on Monday, as the country steps up its investment in training programs, sovereign data centers and cloud services. Mor»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar, United States sign “Pax Silica” declaration to strengthen cooperation in advanced technology

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and the United States of America signed the “Pax Silica” declaration Monday, January 12, 2026, in a strategic step aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in advanced technology fields and supply chain security, and supporting global economic stability and security. This reinfor»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Iran protests: Tehran accuses Washington of ‘Terrorist War’ as Trump weighs military intervention

Amid a nationwide internet blackout and a surging death toll, the streets of Iran have become the front line of a dangerous new escalation between Tehran and Washington. As protests spread to 186 cities, the Iranian government has shifted its rhetoric from domestic reform to open accusations of a “»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Egypt-Syria economic ties: Damascus welcomes Egyptian investors for $1bn trade push

In the historic halls of Damascus, a city pivoting from the shadow of conflict toward the blueprints of reconstruction, a meeting took place on Sunday that had been 15 years in the making. As Interim Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa welcomed a high-level Egyptian economic delegation, the atmosphere»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Investment minister, Swiss ambassador discuss deepening economic, investment ties

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Switzerland’s Ambassador to Cairo, Andreas Baum, and his accompanying delegation to explore ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The meeting also reviewed recent developments in Egypt’s business climate and»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump ramps up Greenland rhetoric; Denmark, Europe defiant - UPI.com

Prime Minister of Greenland Jens-Frederik Nielsen has reiterated his stance that Greenland is part of Denmark and controls its own land. File Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/EPA Jan. 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States will take Greenland "one way or another, and »»»

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UPI 6h

Cuban president responds to Trump warnings over island - UPI.com

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, responding on social media to U.S. President Donald Trump, said, "Cuba is a free, independent and sovereign nation. No one dictates what we do," Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has responded harshly to public warning»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Saudi tourism sector creates over one million jobs by August 2025

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector generated more than one million jobs by the end of August 2025, according to Ahmed Al Khateeb, the minister of tourism. In an article published on the official Saudi Vision 2030 account on X on Monday, Al Khateeb said employment growth covered hospitality, trave»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Cuba’s President Says No Current Talks with the US Following Trump’s Threats

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Monday that his administration is not in talks with the US government, a day after President Donald Trump threatened the Caribbean island in the wake of the US attack on Venezuela. Díaz-Canel posted a flurry of brief statements on X after Trump suggested that »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Greenland Says It Should Be Defended by NATO, Rejects Any US Takeover

Greenland's government said on Monday it will increase efforts to ensure the defense of the Arctic territory takes place under the auspices of NATO and again rejected US President Donald Trump's ambition to take over the island. Trump has said the United States must own Greenland, an autonomous par»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar, US sign Pax Silica declaration to strengthen cooperation in advanced technologies

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the United States of America have signed the 'Pax Silica' declaration, marking a strategic step to enhance bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies and supply chain security, while supporting global economic stability and security. The declaration reinforces the p»»»

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Gulf News 7h

DP World launches Pipri Freight Corridor to boost Pakistan's trade connectivity

Karachi: DP World, Pakistan Railways, and the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) have kicked off construction of the Dedicated Freight Corridor and Multimodal Logistics Park at Pipri, aiming to boost cargo connectivity between Karachi’s ports and inland markets. Also Read: AD Ports Group sets up »»»

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France24 7h

Key French budget talks to resume as government faces two no-confidence motions

Crucial talks regarding the 2026 budget are set to resume in the French National Assembly on January 13. A few days earlier, a parliamentary committee rejected the budget bill in its present form, another sign of the uphill struggle the government is facing to secure it. The Prime minister even hin»»»

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