The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Tuesday in a case challenging state laws that ban transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports programs. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear oral argumen»»»

Egypt welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. In an official press statement, the Egyptian government described the move as a “pivotal step” that reflects the danger posed by the group’s “extre»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, to discuss regional developments of shared concern, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two ministers exchanged views on the situations in Gaza, Sudan and Somalia, stressing the impor»»»

A 100MW green hydrogen project in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has commenced partial production and started exporting to European and United States markets, according to a government statement released on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with a consortium led by Norway’s Sc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Katara International Kahraman Exhibition opened on Tuesday at Katara Hall (Building 12), bringing together premium amber (Kahraman) products from around the world. Running until January 16, the exhibition features exhibitors from 13 countries across 82 booths, »»»

Tunis, Jan. 13 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri presided on Tuesday, at the Government Palace in Kasbah, over a small Cabinet meeting focused on the state’s social policy in housing and the executive plan for building and allocating...»»»

A radio frequency malfunction which caused a partial shutdown in flights across Greece for hours soon after New Year’s Day was due to outdated systems rather than external interference, according to the findings of a probe made public Tuesday. The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry said a commit»»»

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) presented part of its 2025 annual awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Chamber’s headquarters. A bronze statuette of Hermes by sculptor Stavri Kalinov, a plaque and a diploma were awarded to a foreign ambassador, a foreign trade represent»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Also Read: UAE leaders honour Sheikh Mohammed's two decades of transformative lead»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar will host the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council states, (Arabian Gulf»»»

Members of the Bolivian Workers' Union, or COB), participate in a march in La Paz on Thursday. Centrist Rodrigo Paz marks two months in office in Bolivia amid a simmering conflict over the decree that withdrew fuel subsidies in the country, which is opposed mainly by labor unions and peasant groups»»»

The political clash over Sofia’s ongoing waste crisis deepened on Tuesday as more parties called for Mayor Vasil Terziev to resign, while he defended his record, urging citizens to manage their own waste responsibly and framing the disruptions within the context of upcoming elections. Also, the Cit»»»

Tunis, Jan 13 (TAP) - The Tunisian Air Force officially received a C-130H Hercules aircraft on Tuesday at Sidi Ahmed Air Base in Bizerte, as part of military cooperation between Tunisia and the United States.Speaking at the handover ceremony,...»»»

Dubai: Kuwait will begin phasing out private schools operating in residential neighborhoods, with closures set to take effect by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year, due to the growing concerns over urban planning, traffic congestion and quality of life in densely populated areas. The decision, »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said Tuesday that unlike other party leaders who call for the resignation of Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev over an ongoing waste crisis, he believes Terziev should remain in office until the end of his term so that people can see "what happens when Continue the Change and Yes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed contracts with a new group of Palestinian doctors approved for HH the Amir's Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Medical Studies in Qatar and honored doctors who successfully completed their subspecialty programs during 2025. This initiativ»»»

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Wildlife officials in Tennessee are investigating a serial burglary after a candy store was broken into and ransacked by a bear -- for the fourth time. Glades Homemade Candies in Gatlinburg said on social media that the store was broken into by a bear Thursday night and the bruin c»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Argentine repayment of $2.5 billion in a post on X. “Stabilizing a strong ally and generating tens of millions in gains for Americans is a major achievement of the America First initiative,,” he wrote. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo BUENOS AI»»»

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A zoo in Poland shared video of a tiny muntjac deer facing off with a massive -- and luckily patient -- rhinoceros. The Wroclaw Zoo in Poland posted a video to Instagram showing the small Chinese deer, named Mundzak, in a standoff with a rhinoceros named Maruska in the enclosure th»»»

Port Said – Sky Ports Group for Shipping and Stevedoring has announced the commencement of construction for a bulk cement export terminal within its multi-purpose terminal at East Port Said Port, with total investments of $50m. The project aims to enhance Egyptian cement exports and access new inte»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasised the priority of preserving Sudan’s unity and state institutions during a meeting with the United Nations Personal Envoy to Sudan on Tuesday. The talks with Ramtane Lamamra focused on the Egyptian position regarding the ongoing crisis and served as»»»

Egypt has ranked as Africa’s largest recipient of private foreign investment for the fifth consecutive year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at a conference organised by the Egyptian–African Businessmen’s Association in cooperation with e-Tax, Kouchouk said the Egyptian economy has b»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Mohsin Alhadhrami, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Chairperson of Petroleum Development Oman, on the sidelines of the International Mining Conference currently underway in Saudi Arabia, to discu»»»

Contact, a leading provider of non-banking financial services in Egypt, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Safy Group to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the financing experience through innovative, technology-driven financial solutions. The partnership introduces,»»»

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, announced on Tuesday a $150m financing package for Egypt’s Obelisk solar photovoltaic project, coinciding with the inauguration of the first phase of the plant in Qena. The event was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Most»»»

The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has released its monthly Foreign Trade Data bulletin for October 2025. Egypt’s trade deficit stood at $4.58bn in October 2025, compared with $4.52bn in the same month of the previous year, marking a 1.3% increase. The value of expor»»»

2025 was the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, according to the United Nations (UN). Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said, compared with 2,088 in 2024 and 1,974 in 2023. The number of injured »»»

DL Invest Group (DLIG) has become the largest shareholder in London-listed Abrdn European Logistics Income (ASLI), acquiring an 18% stake, and plans to build a pan-European REIT focused on logistics assets and data centers. Following a EUR 350 million eurobond issue in 2025, DLIG intends to take ov»»»

Investors TFI believes today’s market rally resembles the late-1990s dot-com boom, but says it is still too early for a repeat of the 2000 crash. According to Jarosław Niedzielewski, fears of an imminent AI bubble burst are premature. While valuations of major US tech firms are high, they remain we»»»

Stellantis will begin talks with trade unions on 14 January about cutting jobs at its car plant in Tychy, Poland, including the elimination of one production shift. The move mainly affects workers on temporary contracts, though some employees may transfer to other Stellantis facilities in Poland. T»»»

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Tunis, Jan. 13 (TAP) - The date production for the 2025/2026 season is estimated at around 404,000 tonnes, compared with 347,000 tonnes in the previous season, up 16.3%, according to data presented Monday during a meeting of the National Committee...»»»

Abu Dhabi: The World Bank expects the UAE economy to grow by 5 per cent in 2026, rising to 5.1 per cent in 2027, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report released today. The report says the global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated, despite persistent trade tensions »»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Ali Larijani. During the call, both sides discussed advancing bilat»»»

Doha: QNB Group said today 2025 net profit rose 1.7 percent to QR 17 billion, up from QR 16.716 billion in 2024. Earnings per share rose to QR 1.74 in 2025 compared to QR 1.69 in the same period of last year, data published on Qatar Stock Exchange showed. The Board of Directors of QNB Group recomme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of poor horizontal visibility at places later Tuesday night due to misty to foggy conditions. In its daily weather report on January 13, 2026, the department informed inshore weather until 6am on Wednesday will be comparatively cold with scatter»»»

Two women have accused the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias of sexually assaulting them while they were working for him and allege that he "normalised abuse" in a coercive, threatening and violent environment. The allegations, made in reports by Spanish news site elDiario.es and US outlet Univision, a»»»

On Wednesday, the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs is set to review at second reading a consolidated draft bill amending the Election Code, based on bills adopted at first reading and submitted by MPs including Kostadin Kostadinov (Vazrazhdane), Toshko Yordanov (There Is »»»

Hezbollah saluted, in a statement, the million-strong marches that took place across various regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in support of the Islamic regime and stability. “These marches clearly expressed the true direction of the Iranian people, who stand united around the leadership of t»»»

Britain and France are likely to drop their plan to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire unless they have US backing, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Russia has warned that any Western forces in Ukraine would be treated as “legitimate targets.” Three FT sour»»»

An app that requires people living alone to regularly confirm they are alive has reportedly become the top paid download on Apple’s App Store in China, underscoring rising social concerns driven by the country’s rapid demographic shift. The app, known as ‘Si Le Ma’ in Chinese (translated as “Are Yo»»»

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked January 12 to at least 2,000 people killed, activists say. With the Internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the toll. Iran’s government»»»

The US on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations, accusing them of "violence and destabilisation".  The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as well as Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist »»»

Crucial budget talks are resuming in French parliament, as MPs have failed to secure the 2026 budget in time last year. President Emmanuel Macron has brandished the threat of dissolution in case parties can't compromise on the text, but in practice it is unlikely to happen. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffl»»»

An accreditation ceremony for the new Iranian ambassador to Ireland has been postponed as a response to weeks-long protests in the country. Thousands of people are believed to be dead following massive anti-government protests in Iran, which began on 28 December. The Iranian ambassador designate, E»»»

Traces of a German teenager listed missing in southern Greece six days ago have surfaced in Athens, reports said Tuesday. A video shown on Greek TV purportedly showed 16-year-old Lora Lompew in the capital’s central district of Zografou on Jan. 8, the day she was listed as having disappeared from t»»»

The BSP – United Left coalition on Tuesday called on Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev to step down over an ongoing waste crisis in the Bulgarian capital. In a statement released by the party press office, it said Terziev has proven beyond any doubt that he is unable to perform his duties as mayor of Sofia»»»

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety and protect lives and property, Ajman police general headquarters has launched its first quarterly campaign for 2026 under the slogan “Towards a Safe Road for All Users.” The three-month campaign aims to raise traffic awareness among all cate»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call today from Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Ali Larijani. The two sides reviewed the cooperation relations between »»»

Damascus, Jan. 13 (SANA) Talal al-Hilali, director general of the Syrian Investment Authority, met with Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s ambassador to Damascus, on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance joint investment and economic cooperation and to develop partnerships across various fields. During the meeting,»»»