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Warmth in the South to be replaced by January chill - UPI.com

The new year had an unseasonably warm start for some parts of the South. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Much colder air is on the way for the southern United States, with temperatures predicted to drop below freezing as far south as Florida, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The cooldown»»»

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Georgia prison fight leaves 3 prisoners dead - UPI.com

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A fight that broke out at a state prison in Georgia left three prisoners dead and 13 others hospitalized, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said. The violence took place Sunday and also injured a guard, though the extent of their injuries was unknown, WAGA-TV in Atlanta report»»»

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France24 1h

Powell probe: 'I don't think this is helping ordinary Americans at all', economist says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Atakan Bakiskan, Economist at Berenberg Private Bank, says that the US Federal Reserve would lose its political independence should Chairman Jerome Powell resign and should the Supreme Court allow the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, leaving the central ba»»»

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Egypt Independent 1h

Egypt eyes $40 billion annual revenue in massive tourism overhaul

The Egyptian National Narrative for Comprehensive Development has revealed ambitious goals for the country’s tourism sector, aiming to increase tourism revenues to US$40.5 billion by the 2029/2030 fiscal year, RT reported on Sunday. This target is part of Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the National Narrat»»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 1h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “This massive audience foils the saboteurs’ plans and proves a true intention to maintain our country” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “This massive audience foils the saboteurs’ plans and proves a true intention to maintain our country”»»»

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “With their presence, our people have barred the enemy further, adding to the fervor we need in service of our country” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “With their presence, our people have barred the enemy further, adding to the fervor we need in servic»»»

BBC 1h

Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents

The US state of Minnesota has sued the Trump administration in an attempt to block a surge of federal immigration agents into the state. The lawsuit argues that the deployment amounts to an unconstitutional "federal invasion". Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison said it has upended life for »»»

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France24 1h

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 1h

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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BBC 1h

Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs

US President Donald Trump has argued there would be a "complete mess" if the Supreme Court were to strike down his tariffs, in remarks that signalled his unease over the impending decision. His post on social media on Monday highlighted how much was at stake in the ruling, which could come as soon »»»

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BBC 1h

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday, the White House has confirmed. The visit comes just weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized in Caracas by US forces. But Trump declined to endorse Machado,»»»

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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

UK believes it can seize any tanker under Russia sanctions – BBC

The British government believes it has found a legal way for its military to seize any vessels in UK waters that it suspects of being part of a so-called ‘shadow fleet’, state broadcaster BBC has reported. The move is expected to target Russia, Iran and Venezuela, all of whom the UK claims use thir»»»

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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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France24 2h

Republican senator backs move to block Trump's Fed nominees as chairman faces criminal probe

At least two Republican senators have said they will oppose the confirmation of any new nominees to the US Federal Reserve after the Justice Department threatened to indict the central bank's current chairman, Jerome Powell. US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to fire Powell, slammi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QNB ties up with Daman to support community initiatives

Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group and the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (Daman) have announced the signing of a strategic sponsorship agreement aimed at supporting the Authority’s community programmes and initiatives, enhancing engagement with contributors and retirees, and al»»»

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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

Al Attiyah finishes fifth in stage eight but stays in overall lead at Dakar Rally

QNA Riyadh Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah, driving for the Dacia team, retained his overall lead in the Dakar Rally after finishing fifth in Monday’s eighth stage of the car category in the rally currently being held in Saudi Arabia. Al Attiyah, who is a five-time Dakar Rally champion, leads the overall»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Panel highlights trust as key to sustainable economic growth

QNA Doha During a panel discussion on Monday, the third Government Communications Forum (GCF) explored the role of trust as the infrastructure of sustainable economic growth. General Manager of the Middle East at Dow Jones, and the owner of The Wall Street Journal, Anand Joawn, highlighted that the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Focus on frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation

QNA Doha The third Government Communications Forum held a panel discussion to examine the new frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation. The session offered a glimpse of the Legacy of Light project -an AI‑animated docudrama that explores the life of the distinguished Muslim scholar Muhammad ibn M»»»

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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

Gazan family recounts harrowing ordeal of war that put humanity on trial

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a narrow corner of a torn displacement tent in southern Gaza, life no longer resembles itself. Faces are pressed together, air is thick with smoke, salt, and blood, and silence weighs heavier than words. There sits Dr Mahmoud Faraj, a professor of law who once lectured on »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoI secures Innovation in Media Campaigns Award

QNA Doha Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Public Relations Department, has won the Innovation in Media Campaigns Award at the Government Communications Office (GCO) Awards during the Government Communications Forum 2026, which saw wide participation from governmental and semi-governme»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Visit Qatar unveils second wave of headliners at 25N51E Music Festival

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced a second wave of headline artists joining the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on January 30 at the iconic Stadium 974. New artists include Feeona and Againstcelebrities on the 25E Main Stage, and AMR and Pierre Fares on the 51N Stage, each cel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Monster Jam shows at Sealine attract over 12,000

tribune news network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the successful conclusion of the Monster Jam shows, held on January 9 and 10, at the Sealine Qatar Racing Club, Mawater Area. The two-hour live motorsport shows delivered a high-energy experience to packed audiences across both days, attracting mo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Bangladeshi ambassador joins volunteers in Al Wakra Beach clean-up

Tribune News Network Doha In an inspiring display of environmental stewardship and community collaboration, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, HE Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan, along with embassy officials and staff, actively participated as volunteers, joining over 120 members from Community Volunteers»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Consulting HAUS guides Snoonu through $245 mnacquisition, marking Qatar’s first billion riyal tech exit

Tribune News Network Doha Consulting HAUS served as the exclusive sell‑side advisor to Snoonu in its landmark acquisition by Jahez Group. By guiding Snoonu through negotiations and positioning the company at more than a billion‑riyal valuation, Consulting HAUS played a pivotal role in securing favo»»»

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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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Qatar Tribune 2h

‘Kafi’ economic empowerment project in Syria’s Idlib comes to an end

Tribune News Network Doha The “Kafi” Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Support Project in Idlib concluded with a ceremony held in Saraqib. The event, attended by the head of the Saraqib city and several community leaders, showcased the project’s key activities and phases. The final batch of produ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar takes part in meetings on Arab youth, sports programmes

QNA Cairo The Technical Youth Committee and the Technical Sports Committee, both assisting the Council of Arab Ministers for Youth and Sports, weighed in on a variety of proposals on Arab youth and sports programmes for 2026 during meetings convened at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

HMC and partners pilot genetic programme to enhance cancer prevention

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in partnership with Qatar Foundation (QF), the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has led a pioneering pilot study demonstrating how genetic research can be safely»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoPH targets 51,772 students in vaccination drive against Tdap

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the annual campaign to vaccinate ninth and tenth-grade students against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) in 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Hamad Medical Corporat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoEHE launches second edition of its ‘Hand in Hand’ Student Guidance Forum

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens, launched the second edition of the “Hand in Hand” Student Guidance Forum under the theme: “Towards a Safe and Cohesive Educational Community.” The opening ceremony wa»»»

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France24 2h

'Iranians don’t want Islamic Republic: Int'l community should be calling for democratic transition'

Hundreds of protesters have been killed in the crackdown by Iranian security forces on a protest movement that has shaken the Islamic republic. For in-depth analysis and deep insight into the brutal crackdown by the regime, Nadia Massih welcomes Holly Dagres, Senior Fellow in The Washington Institu»»»

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France24 2h

The Debate - Blackout over Iran: Can the regime keep a lid on the nationwide uprising?

It’s no longer just about the cost of living. Protests in Iran entering their third week despite evidence of a ferocious crackdown and the shutting of the Internet. Each time, the context differs but the under-sanctions Islamic Republic has always outlasted previous movements. Why should this »»»

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France24 2h

Iranians being kept in the dark about crackdown, observer says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Kevan Gafaïti, lecturer at Sciences Po Paris, who has just left Iran, says that many Iranians are being kept in the dark about the demonstrations and the brutal crackdown by the authorities due to the Internet blackout, which is preventing the population from or»»»

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UPI 2h

Britain pays Gitmo prisoner a 'substantial' amount in torture case - UPI.com

Handcuffs used to abduct Abu Zubaydah were on display at a press preview for the new exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden" in New York City in 2019. The British government just settled a case Zubaydah brought against it for complicity to his torture. File Photo b»»»

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UPI 2h

Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, Pentagon over attempt to demote - UPI.com

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., has filed suit against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon for trying to demote him and reduce his retirement pay. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., filed a lawsuit Monday against Secretary of Defense Pete He»»»

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France24 2h

Live: Iran's Khamenei says strong turnout at pro-government rallies 'warning' to US

After two weeks of protests, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said state-backed rallies were a “warning” to the US. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters in nationwide demonstr»»»

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RT 2h

EU defense head calls for permanent 100,000-strong bloc army

The EU needs to create a 100,000-strong standing army to make military decisions independently of the US and NATO, Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has said. The bloc must pivot away from fragmented national armies to an integrated force, he told a security conference in Sweden on Sunday. The »»»

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