Singapore to invest $785 million in public research on AI
Singapore: Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030 to bolster its capabilities and enhance global competitiveness, the government said Saturday. The fund will enable Singapore to establish "world-class" research centres,»»»
- Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 24-01-2026 19:53 PM Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed Hezbollah wounded fighters on their day which coincides with the birthda»»»
China will ‘eat up’ Canada – Trump
China will “eat up” Canada if Ottawa refuses to cooperate with Washington, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Canada opposes his planned Golden Dome missile defense system, which is inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. “Canada is against The Golden»»»
Federal agents shoot, kill second person in Minnesota amid immigration raids - UPI.com
Thousands of protesters march in sub-zero temperatures during "ICE Out" day to protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Minnesota officials confirmed on Saturday morning that anothe»»»
Senegal PM to visit Morocco after football unrest
Dakar: Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will begin an official visit to Morocco on Monday, after fans from his country were detained in incidents there at the Africa Cup of Nations football final, officials said. Eighteen Senegalese supporters remain in pre-trial detention in Morocco, where t»»»
Doha to begin Joint Tactical Exercise of GCC security agencies on Sunday
DOHA: 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 Joint Tactical Exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf Security 4), hosted by the State of Qatar, i»»»
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal
US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if the country's prime minister strikes a trade deal with China. "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.," Trump »»»
InPost moves 1.4 bln packages, continues growth but still under pressure
InPost’s trading update for Q4 and full-year 2025 confirms strong growth driven increasingly by international markets, though margins remain under pressure. The company handled about 1.4 billion parcels in 2025, up 25% y/y. Poland grew modestly (+8%), while faster expansion came from abroad: the eu»»»
Former power plant in Sosnowiec will be turned into a hotel
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Silesian cities need to think big in real estate development
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Poland’s Shelter Act will bring changes to design and cost of real estate construction
From 2026, infrastructure security is becoming a real factor shaping investment decisions in Poland’s real estate market. The so-called shelter act, although formally in force since 2025, is now starting to affect everyday investment practice. It introduces a legal framework for planning and using »»»
Record-breaking number of new apartments at end of ‘25 boon for buyers
There is good news for people planning to buy a new apartment in Poland: supply has reached a record level. At the end of 2025, more than 71,000 new flats were available across the seven largest housing markets, according to Rzeczpospolita. Of these, about 16,300 units — around 23% of the total — w»»»
Entrepreneurs in 2025 faced wave of bankruptcies
The year 2025 proved one of the toughest in a decade for Polish entrepreneurs, with a sharp rise in closures, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Data from the Central Economic Information Center show nearly 3,000 businesses shut down, 426 companies went bankrupt, and more than 5,100 entered restruct»»»
Renewable energy ahead of fossil fuels in the EU energy sector in historic first
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Exploitation concession for salt granted to “MARE ALB" for 25 years
Tunis, Jan 24 (TAP) - An exploitation concession for fourth-group mineral substances (salt), known as “Sabkhet El Brigua,” located in Medenine, was instituted under an order issued by the Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy dated January 15,...»»»
Qatar to experience "coldest days of winter" as 'Bard al Azariq' starts: QCH
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that Saturday, January 24, 2026, signalled the start of the "Bard al Azariq" period. The country is expected to experience the "coldest days of the winter season" until the end of the month as Bard Al Azariq lasts for 8 days, according to QCH. T»»»
Reed stays out in front on Day 3 of Desert Classic
Dubai: American Patrick Reed turned a one-shot overnight lead into a four-stroke cushion. Reed produced one of his best rounds of the week on Moving Day at Emirates Golf Club, carding a five under par to extend his lead and put himself firmly in control heading into the final round. Although he dro»»»
Sharp turn in Hungary's weather brings significant dangers this weekend and next week
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, he will impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border. Relations between the United States and its northern neighbour have been rocky since Trump returned to the White Hou»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery draw results out – check your numbers now
The UAE Lottery on Saturday announced the winning numbers for its Dh30 million Grand Prize. Three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. In Lucky Day Live Draw No. 260124, the winning numbers from the Days section were 12, 25, 31, 22, 11 and 14, »»»
US deploys Tomahawk-armed submarine to Gulf as Iran claims enhanced missile capabilities
The United States is believed to have deployed an additional submarine armed with 150 Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Middle East as part of a growing military buildup, while Iran's Defence Ministry claims the country has significantly strengthened its missile capabilities since the 12-day conflict»»»
US deploys Tomahawk-armed submarine to Gulf as Iran claims enhanced missile capabilities
The United States is believed to have deployed an additional submarine armed with 150 Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Middle East as part of a growing military buildup, while Iran's Defence Ministry claims the country has significantly strengthened its missile capabilities since the 12-day conflict»»»
Rain expected Saturday night across various regions
Tunis, Jan 24 (TAP) - The weather Saturday night will be temporarily cloudy to very cloudy, with showers forecast for the north and centre, and isolated outbreaks in the south. Rainfall may be locally heavy in the north-west, accompanied by...»»»
Invest Qatar Pavilion concludes in Davos, showcasing Qatar’s leadership, strategic vision
Doha, Qatar: The Invest Qatar Pavilion concluded its impactful presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, emerging as a convening platform for innovation and international engagement. Over five days, the pavilion hosted over 20 networking engagements and p»»»
Awqaf opens registration for Annual School Qur'an Memorization Competition
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, announced the opening of registration for the 62nd edition of the Annual School Qur'an Memorization Competition, held under the patronage of Minister of Endowment»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand
CARACAS — Venezuelan lawmakers last week gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors — a key demand of President Donald Trump.Less than three weeks after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, MPs endorsed on fir»»»
ECB chief thanks Davos 'euro-bashers' as welcome wake-up call
DAVOS, Switzerland — After a week of hearing various US officials denigrate Europe, its leaders and its regulations at Davos, ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Friday that the harsh words could be just what the continent needed."We have heard a lot of European bashing in the last few days," Lagarde »»»
Over 8000 flights canceled in the US due to winter storm
More than 200 million Americans are bracing for an unusually severe winter storm beginning Friday, with forecasts calling for heavy snow and freezing rain. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the storm, moving eastward from the High Plains and Rockies, is likely to create “extremely dang»»»
Arab parliament reaffirms support for Syria’s unity, addresses regional crises
Cairo, Jan. 24 (SANA) The Arab Parliament on Saturday reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling for national dialogue within state institutions as the basis for a lasting solution in the country. Speaking during a parliamentary session in Cairo, Arab Parliame»»»
Turkish pro-Kurd DEM party warns of 'humanitarian tragedy' in siege on Syria's Kobane
DEM, Turkey's pro-Kurdish party, on Saturday called for the blockade on the Kurdish-majority city of Kobane to be lifted immediately, warning of a "humanitarian tragedy" in the northern Syrian town. Kurdish forces have withdrawn from areas near Kobane over the past week following pressure from»»»
Emiratis in New York asked to exercise caution
Dubai: The UAE Consulate in New York has issued an advisory urging Emirati citizens in the United States to exercise caution as a snowstorm is forecast to affect New York State and surrounding areas. In a statement, the consulate called on citizens to follow safety instructions issued by local auth»»»
Ukraine Takes Step Toward Escalation by Attacking Ambulance Crew in Kherson Region - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - By attacking an ambulance brigade in the Kherson region, Ukraine took a step toward escalating the conflict and once again demonstrated its attitude toward a peaceful settlement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Kherson Governor Vladimir Saldo sa»»»
Europe’s digital reliance on US Big Tech: Does the EU have a plan?
Souring transatlantic relations between the EU and US have exposed one of Europe’s greatest vulnerabilities: its heavy reliance on US Big Tech. EU lawmakers are pushing for homegrown alternatives – but how realistic are their goals? In the digital era, almost every part of life – from communic»»»
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods over China deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Canada allows China to use it as a transit point for exports to America, Trump wrote on January 24. "If G»»»
First direct Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE since invasion end without breakthrough
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held their first direct trilateral peace discussions with the United States since Moscow's full-scale invasion nearly four years ago in Abu Dhabi on January 23 and 24, but the two-day meeting concluded without agreement as Russia maintained territorial demands reje»»»
First direct Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE since invasion end without breakthrough
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held their first direct trilateral peace discussions with the United States since Moscow's full-scale invasion nearly four years ago in Abu Dhabi on January 23 and 24, but the two-day meeting concluded without agreement as Russia maintained territorial demands reje»»»
First direct Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE since invasion end without breakthrough
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held their first direct trilateral peace discussions with the United States since Moscow's full-scale invasion nearly four years ago in Abu Dhabi on January 23 and 24, but the two-day meeting concluded without agreement as Russia maintained territorial demands reje»»»
Over 17,000 UAE workers file confidential complaints
Dubai: More than 17,000 workers in the UAE filed confidential labour complaints in 2025 to claim their rights, according to figures released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The ministry said the confidential reports, submitted through its approved platforms, point to a subtle »»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 71,654
Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 71,654 martyrs, in addition to 171,391 injured, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. The Ministry stated on Saturday that Gaza hospitals received four new martyrs over the past 48 hours, w»»»
NSB launches ‘Sanad’ savings certificate with 18% annual return
Nasser Social Bank (NSB) has announced the launch of a new one-year “Sanad” savings certificate, offering an annual return of 18% paid yearly, or 17% paid monthly, as part of its efforts to provide highly competitive returns in the banking market. The move reflects the bank’s commitment to strength»»»
United Bank launches Doctors’ Financing Product to support healthcare sector
The United Bank has announced the launch of a dedicated Doctors’ Financing Product aimed at supporting physicians and strengthening the healthcare system by helping to establish and expand clinics and medical centres, as well as enhance the efficiency of healthcare services provided to citizens. Th»»»
Natural gas supply to factories a 'key' economic modernisation project — JCI
AMMAN — Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), Fathi Jaghbir, said that supplying factories with natural gas is one of the "key strategic" projects in the second executive programme of the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV), given its direct impact on enhancing competitiveness of Jordan»»»
Minnesotans begin economic strike against ICE
Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota closed on Friday and thousands of protesters turned out in severely cold weather to demonstrate against the ongoing immigration crackdown in the state. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, in Cambridge, Massachussetts, Cass Sunstein, shares his insights.»»»
Protesters take to Minnesota streets despite freezing cold
A new wave of protests has seen hundreds of Minnesota businesses close and thousands of people march in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities to oppose the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement, part of a broader “ICE Out!” general strike against the federal crackdown, while controversy»»»
Trump’s Board of Peace: Bold reset or bypass of Palestine?
Unveiled with fanfare in Davos, US President Donald Trump’s newly minted Board of Peace (BoP) is being billed as a game-changer for Gaza and the wider Middle East. Backed by 25 states and armed with a formal legal mandate, the body aims to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, guarantee Israel’s security,»»»
Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain
An American climber has postponed scaling the Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest buildings, rope-free for another 24 hours due to wet weather. Alex Honnold, who scaled El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park without a rope in 2017, said on Saturday: "Sadly it's raining in Taipei right»»»
Continue the Change Mandates Executive Council to Seal Coalition Deal with Democratic Bulgaria for Snap Election
The National Council of Continue the Change (CC) authorized the party’s Executive Council to conclude a coalition agreement with Democratic Bulgaria for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, CC Chair Assen Vassilev said here Saturday. The agreement, to be signed by January 31, will preserve th»»»
European reliance on US software: A digital sovereignty challenge
The standoff between the US and the EU over Greenland has heightened existing European concerns about over-dependence on the United States, particularly in the digital sector, with French President Emmanuel Macron at one point threatening the U.S. with a so-called “trade bazooka” to restrict major »»»
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill one
Another deadly night in Ukraine saw continued Russian bombardments, including strikes on the capital that killed one person and wounded four, while the country’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, was also hit by drone attacks injuring 27. The attacks coincided with the conclusion of the second day of t»»»
Mines Ministry announces renewal of two exploration permits for mineral substances
Tunis, Jan 24 (TAP) - The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy announced the renewal of two exploration permits for mineral substances, according to decrees published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Tunisia (JORT) No. 169 of January...»»»