The Peninsula 1m

Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match

Incheon, South Korea: Carlos Alcaraz beat great rival Jannik Sinner in a light-hearted sell-out exhibition match in South Korea on Saturday ahead of the Australian Open. Taking place eight days before the Melbourne Grand Slam and in their first appearances this year, the Spanish world number one wo»»»

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The Peninsula 1m

How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro

Havana: The capture by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the killing in the operation of 32 Cubans assigned to protect him represent a major blow for the island's revered intelligence services, experts say. Fearful of betrayal by dissenters within Venezuela's ranks, the leftist Madu»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Venezuela Says in Talks with US to Restore Diplomatic Ties

Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday with US envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president. Venezuela said Friday it had launched discussions with US diplomats in the capital, the latest sign of cooperation following the leftist »»»

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Al Manar 13m

Israeli occupation forces stationed in Al-Jardah post open fire towards southern Lebanese border town of Dhaira: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 29m

Kuwait authorities expose decades-long citizenship fraud

Dubai: Kuwaiti authorities have uncovered one of the most extensive and carefully concealed nationality forgery schemes in the country’s modern history, a case that stretched across more than five decades and ultimately affected 264 people, including children and grandchildren. At the centre of the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Yes, Bulgaria to Run in Elections as Part of Coalition with Continue the Change, DSB

The Yes, Bulgaria party will run in the upcoming early parliamentary elections as part of a coalition with its partners Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) and Continue the Change, the Yes, Bulgaria National Council decided. The meeting was held on Friday, the party's press centre reported on Sat»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade

Xushui, China: Almost a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out. In 2017, Beijing mandated that dozens of northern areas wind down the use of coa»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Death toll climbs after trash site collapse buries dozens in Philippines

Manila: Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in the central Philippines, killing at least four. About 50 sanitation workers were buried when refuse toppled o»»»

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Novinite 39m

Bulgaria’s Long Road to the Euro: From Hyperinflation to Eurozone Membership

On a sunny morning in Sofia in early June 2025, excitement spread quickly through the Bulgarian National Bank. The long-awaited convergence report, requested from the European Commission and the European Central Bank in February, had arrived. It assessed Bulgaria’s economic and legal readiness for »»»

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France24 40m

Beyond the seized oil tanker Marinera: Growing fleet reflags to Russia

The United States announced on Wednesday that it had “seized” the Marinera, an oil tanker with links to Venezuela, in the North Atlantic. During the US pursuit of this boat, the Marinera changed its name (from the Bella 1) and swapped out its former flag for the Russian flag. Turns out, this isn’t »»»

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Al Manar 45m

Greenland Parties: ‘We Do Not Want to Be Americans’

Greenland’s political parties on Friday expressed unity in response to US President Donald Trump’s claims to the Danish territory. “We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” said a joint statement signed by the five parties in the Greenlandic parliamen»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Dubai woman fined Dh5,000 for drug consumption

Dubai: A Dubai misdemeanours court has convicted a 22-year-old Asian woman of consuming psychotropic substances and fined her Dh5,000. According to court records, the case began after Dubai Police’s General Department of Anti-Narcotics received information suggesting the woman’s involvement in drug»»»

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24 News Agency 48m

Woman gives nearly $50,000 to unknown individuals for apartment purchase - | 24.KG

A large-scale online fraud case is being investigated in Bishkek, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. On November 12, 2025, a woman filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of Pervomaisky district. «She reported that on November 5 of the »»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Malaysians get first glimpse of new giant panda pair

Kuala Lumpur: Giant pandas "Chen Xing" and "Xiao Yue" from China officially met the Malaysian public on Saturday. In a ceremony marking the event at the Giant Panda Conservation Center (GPC) at Zoo Negara, the country's national zoo, the pair met eager onlookers following their quarantine and accli»»»

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Al Manar 57m

Venezuela Now… Who’s Next?

(For the Iraq parallel and the recycled-pretext pattern, see our previous analysis here.) The moment the United States began speaking about “running” Venezuela and “freeing its oil,” the question stopped being whether Washington had crossed a line. It became how far beyond it the new logic was will»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Unified Arab, Islamic Stances ‘Tighten the Noose’ on Israel’s Moves in Somaliland

Arab and Islamic positions continued to express a firm rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity. This wave of coordinated diplomacy coincides with heightened engagement within international and UN-affiliated bodie»»»

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24 News Agency 60m

China updates registration rules for overseas food manufacturers - | 24.KG

China has updated its registration rules for overseas food manufacturers. The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has published updated registration rules for foreign enterprises producing imported food products. They will take effect on June 1, 2026. China is»»»

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24 News Agency 60m

Modern school built in Nookat district for 115 million soms - | 24.KG

The first modern school has been built in the village of On-eki-Moinok in Nookat district of Osh region, the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, 115 million soms have been allocated from the state budget for the project. «The school is designed for 550 studen»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria's Borissov: GERB Will Return the Government Mandate, Political Chaos Set to Deepen

GERB leader and chair of the GERB parliamentary group Boyko Borissov said his party would accept and then return the mandate to form a government, warning that this would be followed by even greater political chaos and deepening hostility between parties. Speaking in a live Facebook broadcast from »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Airways rolls out FIFA World Cup 2026 travel packages

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Holidays has announced the airline’s holiday packages for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The Ticket-Inclusive Travel packages seeks to take care of every travel itinerary to attend the world’s greatest football tournament jointly hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada. The h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Saudi Arabia expresses deep regret over damage to Qatari embassy in Ukraine due to shelling

RIYADH: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed its deep regret after the State of Qatar's embassy building in Ukraine was damaged due to shelling in the capital Kiev. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the Kingdom stressed the importance of protecting members of diplo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Husband and wife sue each other after bedroom row

Dubai: What began as an ordinary morning in a small family home escalated into a violent dispute between a married couple of different nationalities, prompting police intervention and eventually bringing both spouses before Dubai’s misdemeanours court. According to Emarat Al Youm, the incident occu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dhurandhar title track stormed NBA, becoming a global Indian moment in San Francisco

Dubai: The explosive title track of Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, thundered through San Francisco’s Chase Center during an NBA game, as the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks. What followed was not a background music moment, but a full-blown cultural takeover — comple»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman unveils 'Sahm', Middle East's first locally assembled strategic cargo drone

Dubai: Oman has launched “Sahm”, the Middle East’s first locally assembled strategic cargo drone, marking a new step in the sultanate’s push to develop advanced logistics and unmanned aviation capabilities, Oman news agency reported. The heavy-lift drone was unveiled at the Military Technological C»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

50th Midwinter Waterfowl Census to Be Held in Bulgaria January 15-18

The waterfowl wintering in Bulgaria will be counted from January 15 to 18 as part of the 50th Midwinter Waterfowl Census campaign, the Executive Environment Agency said on Saturday. Over 320 wetlands across the country will be covered, including the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, rivers, reservoirs, la»»»

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BBC 1h

Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests enter second week

As protests in Iran entered their second week and Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters, a doctor and medic at two hospitals told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries. One doctor said an eye hospital in Tehran had gone into crisis mode, while the BBC also »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Syrian army says completed 'security sweep' of Kurdish neighbourhood of Aleppo

Aleppo, Syria: The Syrian army said Saturday that it had completed a "security sweep" of a neighbourhood in Aleppo where its forces have clashed with Kurdish fighters. "We announce the completion of a full security sweep of the Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood in Aleppo," the army said in a statement car»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

'We don't want to be Americans': Greenland's political parties

Nuuk: "We don't want to be Americans," Greenland's political parties said after US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory. The statement late Friday came after Trump repeated that Washington was "going to do something on Greenland, w»»»

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TAP 1h

Temperatures expected to drop on Saturday

Tunis, Jan. 10 (TAP)- The weather on Saturday is sometimes very cloudy in northern coasts with isolated showers and rainstorms, temporarily cloudy elsewhere.The wind is blowing west strong to very strong near coasts and relatively strong inland....»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Israel Scales Back from ‘Major Strike’ on Hezbollah, Opts for ‘Limited Attacks’

Informed sources in Tel Aviv said the Israeli strike on Lebanon on Friday was the response chosen by the military following remarks by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised what he described as the Lebanese army’s “insufficient” efforts to disarm Hezbollah. The strikes also followed a stat»»»

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France24 1h

Talking Europe - 'Not what you see on the map': French ambassador to Ukraine challenges Russia's victory narrative

Nearly four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine grinds on, and the search for a viable off-ramp looks increasingly narrow. Speaking to FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert, France's ambassador to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière, delivers a pointed rebuttal to Moscow's battlefield narrative, »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Son of Ousted Iran Shah Urges Protesters to 'Prepare to Seize' City Centers

The US-based son of Iran's ousted shah urged Iranians on Saturday to stage more targeted protests with the aim of taking and then holding city centers. "Our goal is no longer just to take to the streets. The goal is to prepare to seize and hold city centers," Reza Pahlavi said in a video message on»»»

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RT 1h

Trump comments on readiness of Putin and Zelensky to sign peace deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to make a [peace] deal” to resolve the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump has stated. In an interview with the New York Times published on Thursday, Trump recounted how he “had cases where I had Putin all done and Zelensky wouldn’t make the deal, whi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

A joint statement by political parties in Greenland issued a joint statement rejecting repeated efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to take control of the autonomous territory - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe A joint statement by political parties in Greenland issued a joint statement rejecting repeated efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to t»»»

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Farmers reeling after mass animal cullings

A young livestock farmer in Loutro, Larissa, is still reeling after his flock was culled last September due to sheep pox. “I had 1,034 sheep,” Tilemachos Arsenios told Kathimerini. “We found 70 from my grandfather and worked them ourselves.” He called the loss “a very hard thing, a crime,” saying t»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, Jan. 10: U.S. establishes 1st diplomatic ties to Vatican in 116 years - UPI.com

On Jan. 10, 1984, the United States established full diplomatic relations with the Vatican for the first time in 116 years. 1 of 7 | Pope John Paul II speaks at a press conference with President Ronald Reagan in Anchorage, Alaska, on May 2, 1984. On January 10, 1984, the United States established f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

‘We Don’t Want to Be Americans’: Greenland’s Political Parties

"We don't want to be Americans," Greenland's political parties said after US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory. The statement late Friday came after Trump repeated that Washington was "going to do something on Greenland, whether»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran 'Nationwide Internet Blackout' Still in Place after 36 Hours

A "nationwide internet blackout" implemented by the Iranian authorities as protesters take to the streets has now been in place for 36 hours, monitor Netblocks said on Saturday. "After another night of protests met with repression, metrics show the nationwide internet blackout remains in place at 3»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel’s Netanyahu Hopes to ‘Taper’ Israel off US Military Aid in Next Decade

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview published on Friday that he hopes to "taper off" Israeli dependence on American military aid in the next decade. Netanyahu has said Israel should not be reliant on foreign military aid but has stopped short of declaring a firm timeline »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court orders man to pay Dh1.83m for unpaid luxury watches

Dubai: An Arab man has been ordered to pay $500,000 (Dh1.83 million) to a luxury goods company after failing to pay for two high-end wristwatches he received under formal sales agreements. In its ruling, the Dubai Court of First Instance found that the defendant took delivery of a Patek Philippe an»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria’s Banks Are Confusing Everyone: Why Exchanging Leva for Euros Has Become a Nightmare

An express survey conducted by Active Consumers (Aktivni Potrebiteli) shows that banks in Bulgaria apply inconsistent procedures for exchanging leva into euros, often creating unnecessary delays and frustration, especially for non-clients. Some institutions request excessive personal information an»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Syrian Army Says Swept Aleppo District after Clashes with Kurdish Fighters

Syria's army said it had completed a "security sweep" on Saturday of a neighborhood in Aleppo where it clashed with Kurdish forces, though shelling could still be heard following calls for fighters to surrender themselves and their weapons. Government forces began striking the Sheikh Maqsud distric»»»

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Kuna 2h

Sustainability reports...new tool to enhance transparency, attract investments

By Mohammad Kamal KUWAIT, Jan 10 (KUNA) -- Listed companies on Boursa Kuwait are witnessing a qualitative shift in their operating practices and disclosure methodologies with sustainability reports becoming mandatory as of the start of 2026.This step reflects the growing trend toward enhancing tran»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Rare Copy of the Comic Book That Introduced the World to Superman Sells for $15 Million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. The private deal for "Action Comics No. 1" was announced Friday. It eclipses the previous record price for a comic book, set last »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Promises Oil Executives ‘Total Safety’ if They Invest in Venezuela After Maduro Ouster

President Donald Trump on Friday called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House tries to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to fix the country's neglected infrastructure and fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum. Since the US military raid to capture fo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

5am walks, gym, weight loss: Are your New Year resolutions slipping? You’re not alone – Dubai experts share tips

Early-morning walks feel harder, gym bags are already gathering dust, and the weighing scale isn’t cooperating. If your New Year health resolutions are wobbling, Dubai-based experts say you’re not alone – and you’re not failing. Mental health and medical specialists point out that the issue isn’t w»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

New Hungarian-developed cancer drug delivers exceptional preclinical results

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Al Awsat 2h

North Korea Vows Response as It Accuses the South of Flying Drones Across the Border

North Korea's military accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations this week, warning Saturday that South Korea will face consequences for its “unpardonable hysteria.” South Korea quickly denied the accusation. But the development is likely to further dim prospects fo»»»

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