Bulgarian News Agency 1m

President Radev Becomes Citizen Radev

Rumen Radev walked out of the President's Administration Friday and became "citizen Radev", to use his own words, following a Constitutional Court confirmation of his resignation. “Today was my last day as President and my first as a citizen who, like all Bulgarians, believes that together we can c»»»

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BBC 8m

Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue

A new luxury watch themed on a private zoo run by the family of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani has been unveiled in India - complete with a hand-painted figurine of the tycoon's youngest son, Anant, in the centre. Designed by luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, the bejewelled timepiece has sculpted fig»»»

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BBC 11m

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

TikTok has announced a deal allowing it to continue operating in the US. But with the platform's future in the country seemingly secured, its 200 million American users are expected to see some changes. A majority-American board now owns and operates a separate entity controlling TikTok in the US. »»»

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Tanjug 14m

Djuric: Regional cooperation in W Balkans has become national security issue

ISTANBUL - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Friday regional cooperation in the Western Balkans had become a national security issue amid global turmoil and changes to the nature of the world order. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul after the second meeting of the Balkan Peace Platform, Djuric said S»»»

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Naharnet 14m

Aoun asks Council for South to offer aid to residents affected by Israeli attacks

President Joseph Aoun held a meeting Friday in Baabda with Hashem Haidar, the head of the state-run Council for South Lebanon. Haidar briefed the president on the measures taken by the council to assist the residents of the southern villages who have been affected by the Israeli attacks, the Presid»»»

Naharnet 14m

EU willing to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

The European Union is willing to implement a sweeping free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis, the head of the EU's executive commission said Friday, despite a vote by the EU parliament to delay ratification for legal review. The EU would be r»»»

Sana 16m

Syria, Islamic Development Bank discuss cooperation projects

Damascus, Jan. 23 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met Friday with Noureddine Mabrouk, regional director of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), in Damascus to explore ways of strengthening cooperation. According to a statement by the Finance Ministry on its Telegram channel, ta»»»

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Al Awsat 20m

Massive Winter Storm Threatens Heavy Snow, Freezing Rain, to More than 170 million People Across US

Texas and Oklahoma braced for heavy snow and ice that could make roadways treacherous Friday in what is expected to be some of the initial effects of a huge, dayslong winter storm threatening catastrophic damage, extensive power outages and bitterly cold weather to more than 170 million people acro»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Gazan child falls victim to merciless winter

Gaza: A Palestinian infant died Friday from severe cold in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Medical sources reported that the six-month-old infant passed away inside the family's tent due to freezing temperatures in Mawasi area of Khan Younis, raising the number of child deaths in Gaza from the ha»»»

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Gulf News 21m

UAE wraps up strong Davos 2026 showing, boosting global ties and innovation

Dubai: The UAE has concluded its participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which ran from January 19 to 23. The annual gathering brings together more than 3,000 leaders and senior officials from government and business across the world to disc»»»

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Sputnik 26m

Russia Steps Up Development Work on Icebreaker Fleet – Putin

Russia is increasing the power of its nuclear icebreakers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "This is the kind of power that no country in the world has today. Well, we are increasing, of course, this work [on the construction of nuclear icebreakers]," Putin said during a meeting wit»»»

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Sputnik 26m

More Than 3,000 People Died as Result of Armed Unrest in Iran – Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 3,000 people died as a result of the recent armed unrest that took place in Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday. "Mayhem of the recent terrorist operation in Iran: ... Total death toll: 3,117... Civilians and security forces: 2,427... Terrorists»»»

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BBC 34m

High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the US are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Senior officials from all three nations are involved, but it is unclear whether they will be in the same room together at any point. And w»»»

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Naharnet 38m

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth resilient despite disruption from Trump

Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international»»»

Sana 40m

IAEA chief says Syria’s efforts on past nuclear activities are positive

Geneva, Jan. 23 (SANA) The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, described Syria’s efforts to resolve outstanding issues related to the deposed regime’s nuclear activities as “positive and constructive.” Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum i»»»

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BBC 43m

South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion

The head of South Sudan's armed forces has given soldiers seven days to "crush the rebellion" in the east that is a potential threat to the capital, Juba. Recently, the Sudan People's Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) has attacked and captured several areas in Jonglei state, a local journalis»»»

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RT 44m

Is it time to START worrying? Nuclear restraint is about to fade without a fight

In a world constantly shaken by news of wars, crises, and disasters, an almost deafening silence surrounds one of the most pressing issues. There have been no press conferences or urgent statements regarding the expiring New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Russia has officially stated »»»

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RT 44m

EU state’s PM compares bloc to ‘massage parlor’

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has compared the EU to a massage parlor, saying its problems can only be fixed by changing the staff. He specifically called for the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, to be removed. In a video posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico described the EU as being i»»»

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RT 44m

Zelensky a ‘confused clown’ – Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has branded Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky a “confused clown,” accusing him of openly encouraging Western-backed regime change in the country. In a post on X on Friday, Araghchi said Zelensky had been “rinsing American and European taxpayers to fill the pockets »»»

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RT 44m

US expects Greenland resources as compensation for ‘protection’ – Vance

The US expects a share of Greenland’s natural resources as compensation for providing the island with military “protection,” Vice President J.D. Vance has stated, referring to a supposed threat posed by Russia and China to the Danish autonomous territory. Moscow and Beijing have repeatedly denied a»»»

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RT 44m

Orban warns of $1.5trn Ukraine debt ‘atomic bomb’

EU leaders will plunge member states further into debt if they back programs worth $1.5 trillion to cover Ukraine’s expenses, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned on Friday. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, Orban said he had received an internal EU document he cannot disclose pub»»»

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Gulf News 45m

UAE expands mediation centres with new legal framework

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Council of the Judiciary has announced the launch of an integrated legislative and regulatory framework for mediation and conciliation in civil and commercial disputes, in implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. (40) of 2023 concerning Mediation and Conciliation in C»»»

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BBC 46m

Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral

Anna Wintour, Elizabeth Hurley and Anne Hathaway were among the fashion and film stars who gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani on Friday. The service was held at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, near Piazza della Repubblica, following»»»

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TAP 55m

BTS earmarks TND 12 million for farmers in vegetable crops sector

Tunis, Jan. 23 (TAP) – The Tunisian Solidarity Bank (BTS) announced on Friday the launch of a special programme with an allocation of TND 12 million, targeting farmers in the vegetable crops sector, following the recent rainfall recorded in several...»»»

TAP 56m

President Kaïs Saïed meets Polish ambassador on farewell visit

Tunis, January 23 (TAP) – President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, had a meeting on Friday morning at Carthage Palace with Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia, Justyna Porazińska, on a farewell visit marking the end of her mission in Tunisia.According to a...»»»

Al Awsat 56m

Israel Aims to Ensure More Palestinians Are Let Out of Gaza than Back In

Israel wants to restrict the number of Palestinians entering Gaza through the border crossing with Egypt to ensure that more are allowed out than ​in, three sources briefed on the matter said ahead of the border's expected opening next week. The head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed b»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Major archaeological discoveries announced at Iraq's Dhi Qar sites

Baghdad: Iraq's Dhi Qar Antiquities Inspectorate announced major archaeological and architectural discoveries this season, including about 1,500 artifacts from various historical periods and significant urban remains at key southern sites. The finds, uncovered by 10 international missions working a»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 58m

Two men freeze to death in Budapest, while a third one knew about it and refused to help

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Gulf News 59m

Sri Lankan market hits record high, stocks soar as officials woo UAE investors

Sri Lanka is stepping up its pitch to UAE investors, highlighting strong bilateral ties and a stock market that has risen among Asia’s best performers, officials said at the Invest Sri Lanka Investor Forum in Dubai on Thursday. UAE: Key partner across sectorsArusha Cooray, Sri Lankan Ambassador to »»»

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Naharnet 60m

Iraq PM says European countries should take back IS detainees

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday that European countries should repatriate IS detainees that were transferred from Syria to Iraq as part of a US operation. During a telephone call, Sudani "stressed the importance of countries around the wo»»»

Gulf News 1h

300,000 new pilots needed by 2034: industry forecast

The balance of power is shifting in aviation. As more people fly, new technologies like air taxis, and regulations introduced, the global aviation job market is undergoing a massive shift. With airlines now fiercely competing on crew salary, lifestyle, and flexibility, both seasoned aviators and th»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Kovac: I hope next EP resolution on Serbia will be much more objective

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Elvira Kovac, who also chairs the parliamentary committee on EU integration, said on Friday a meeting with a delegation of European Parliament (EP) members earlier in the day had addressed reforms, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) and »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: US, Vatican, Israel and Iran discussing Hezbollah in Oman

Major contacts over Lebanon are being led by Washington and the Vatican and Israeli, U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman, Lebanon’s Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Friday. “Shuttle meetings are taking place in the Sultanate of Oman revolving around rearranging the regional landscape»»»

Sana 1h

Human rights watchdog: 22 civilians killed by SDF in Raqqa in one day

Damascus, Jan. 23 (SANA) The Syrian Network for Human Rights has reported that at least 22 civilians were killed, and several others injured, in Raqqa province on January 18, 2026, most of them by sniper fire from SDF militants. According to the network, the violence erupted during a popular uprisi»»»

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Novinite 1h

'The Avenger' Chronicles Bulgarian Revolutionary Mara Buneva in US Premiere

A special screening of the documentary film The Avenger about the life of Mara Buneva is scheduled for January 24 in Troy, Michigan, USA, reports BNR. The film will be shown at 1:00 PM local time at the Balkan American Center (1451 E. Big Beaver, Troy 48083), according to Bulgarians in Detroit. The»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

First SDRPY Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Yemen's Socotra

The first shipment of the Oil Derivatives Grant from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) arrived in Socotra on Friday. The shipment will be providing fuel for electricity stations in Hadibu, Qalansiyah, Muri, and Alamah and eventually serving over 70 power plants acro»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dollar set for biggest weekly drop amid rising geopolitical tensions

Singapore: The US dollar was poised for its biggest weekly drop in a year, amid market volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump's initial threat to impose new tariffs on several European countries over the Greenland dispute, followed by his later decision to step back from those threats an»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Turkey celebrates as Syrian government makes gains against Kurdish-led force

Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive. Ankara has long viewed armed groups led by Kurds — an ethnic minority with large populations in eastern Turkey, Iraq and northern Syria — as »»»

Naharnet 1h

Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles

Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists, and a state-of-the-art port that juts into the Mediterranean. This is what Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and Middle East adviser, says Gaza could become, according to a presentation he gave a»»»

DW 1h

US–EU economic ties show why neither side can decouple

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS–EU economic ties show why neither side can decoupleAstrid Prange de OliveiraDespite a pause in tariff escalation, US–EU trade remains volatile under Donald Trump. From deficits and energy to services and the dollar, the transatlantic relationship reveals deep ties»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Iliana Iotova Becomes Bulgaria’s President after Constitutional Court Ruling

Vice President Iliana Iotova has become Bulgaria’s new President after the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that the mandate of head of State Rumen Radev has been terminated early following his resignation. Iotova is the first woman in Bulgaria’s history to assume the office of President. Und»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

EU to Suspend 93 billion Euro Retaliatory Trade Package against US for 6 Months

The European Commission said on Friday it would propose suspending for another six months an EU package ​of retaliatory trade measures against the US worth 93 billion euros ($109.19 billion) that would otherwise kick in on February 7. The package, prepared in the first half of last year when the Eu»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Oil Prices Rise on Trump's Iran 'Armada' Comments and Kazakh Outage

Oil prices rebounded on Friday after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, raising concerns of military action that could disrupt crude supplies while there are outages in Kazakhstan. Brent crude futures for March rose $1.12, or 1.8%, to $65.18 a barrel by 1251 GMT. US West Texas »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Modi flags off new Amrit Bharat trains, pitches BJP’s Kerala push

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger service for Kerala, marking a significant expansion of rail connectivity in the state during his visit, before launching a sharp political offensive against the ruling Left Democratic Fr»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Man arrested in Serres after attempting to collect cannabis-laden parcel

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Serres, northern Greece, after visiting a courier company to collect a parcel containing narcotics, police said. According to authorities, the package had been sent from abroad and contained 747.2 grams of raw cannabis. Following the arrest, officers carried o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Appellate Court in Varna Refuses to Extradite Alleged Burglar to Russia

The Appellate Court in Varna refused to extradite a citizen of Russia and Israel. The 50-year-old man is wanted by Russian authorities on charges of participating in an organized criminal group and robbery. According to the case files, the group operated in Saint Petersburg, where its members broke»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia, China Jointly Oppose West's Efforts to Militarize Asia-Pacific - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and China jointly oppose attempts by Western countries to militarize the Asia-Pacific region and deploy their military infrastructure there, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "Russia and China stand in solidarity in opposing the actions and plans by the collecti»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Nearly 79 million worshippers flood Mecca and Medina in Rajab

Dubai: More than 78 million worshippers and pilgrims passed through Islam’s two holiest sites during the lunar month of Rajab, a surge that Saudi authorities say demonstrates both rising demand and the growing sophistication of the Kingdom’s systems for managing sacred crowds. According to figures »»»

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Novinite 1h

Peace Council Controversy: Will Bulgaria Gain or Lose from Trump's Initiative?

The launch of the so-called Peace Council caught many in Bulgaria by surprise. Former Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski commented on NOVA NEWS, questioning whether Bulgaria’s participation represents an international agreement requiring ratification or merely a unilateral decision by the US executi»»»

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