The Peninsula 5m

France intercepts oil tanker suspected of financing Ukraine war

Paris: France has intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on suspicion of links to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to finance the war in Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Writing on X, Macron said the vessel was under international sanctions and suspected of sai»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

Israeli occupation forces arrest 22 Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Ramallah: Israeli occupation forces arrested 22 Palestinians on Thursday in the occupied West Bank. Local sources reported that 18 individuals were detained and two others from the same family were held during an Israeli occupation raid in the town of Beit Ula, northeast of Hebron Governorate. In a»»»

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RT 6m

Ukraine peace talks down to one sticking point – Witkoff

The Ukraine peace talks have been narrowed down to a single unresolved issue, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who said he would travel to Moscow later on Thursday. The trip was later confirmed by the Kremlin. Speaking at an impromptu ‘Ukraine Breakfast’ on the sidelines of the World Ec»»»

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RT 6m

Stealing Russian assets would be ‘act of war’ – Belgian PM

Stealing Russian assets frozen in the EU would amount to a “declaration of war” against Moscow, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said. Western nations froze an estimated $300 billion in Russian central bank assets following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. The bulk o»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Trump to sue New York Times over poll showing 40% approval rating

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sue The New York Times over an unfavorable opinion poll and suggested that what he called "fake" surveys should criminalized. Trump lashed out after publication of a New York Times/Siena University poll finding only 40 »»»

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BBC 8m

Trump's son called UK police after seeing woman 'beat up', court hears

Donald Trump's youngest son contacted UK police saying he witnessed a friend in London being "beat up" during a video call, a court has heard. Barron Trump, 19, told police he had friends call 999 from the US so that he could report the alleged attack in January 2025. Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on t»»»

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BBC 8m

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations

Awards pundits were taken by surprise from the very first two words spoken at the Oscar nominations on Thursday. "Elle Fanning, for Sentimental Value," said hosts Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, as they kicked off the nominations with the best supporting actress category. Fanning's appearance go»»»

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UPI 15m

Trump hosts Board of Peace signing ceremony at Davos - UPI.com

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump holds a signed founding charter at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump held a signing cerem»»»

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TAP 15m

Tunisia receives EU equipment to bolster land and maritime border surveillance

Tunis, January 22, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia has received European Union (EU) support to strengthen the management of its land and maritime borders through the delivery of new equipment under the Border Management Programme (BMP). With total funding of...»»»

The Peninsula 17m

Souq Waqif International Honey Exhibition brings finest products from 20 countries to Doha

Doha, Qatar: The seventh Souq Waqif International Honey Exhibition opened on Thursday at the Eastern Square, featuring honey and related products from 100 participating companies representing 20 countries. In addition, the exhibition includes more than 50 bee-related products, including propolis, b»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Match for Hope Fan Festival to host Naismith Trophy, 3x3 All Star Game for fans

Doha, Qatar: The Naismith Trophy will be displayed for the first time in a public space in Doha as the city gears up to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. The iconic World Cup trophy will take centre stage at the Match for Hope Fan Festival, scheduled to run from January 24 to 31, 2026, at Pl»»»

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BBC 20m

German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths

An ex-nurse convicted of murdering 10 patients in western Germany may be linked to more than 100 additional deaths, an official has said. The chief public prosecutor in Aachen, Katja Schlenkermann-Pitts, told the BBC that there was "a correspondingly high number of suspicious cases" under review. S»»»

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UPI 27m

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement, protests - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Vice President JD Vance speaks during a meeting in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 9. He's expected to travel to Minneapolis on Thursday and participate in a roundtable with community leaders. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Vice P»»»

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TAP 28m

State Secretary for Energy Transition meets Norway’s Ambassador

Tunis, Jan. 22 (TAP) – Secretary of State for Energy Transition Wael Chouchane discussed with Norway’s Ambassador to Tunisia (with residence in Algeria), Therese Løken Gheziel.ways to further boost Norwegian investments in Tunisia, particularly in...»»»

TAP 29m

Working session at MFA with representatives of UN agencies, funds and programmes in Tunisia

Tunis, Jan. 22 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held a working session on Thursday with the UN Resident Coordinator and representatives of UN agencies, funds, and programmes accredited in...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 31m

Winter loosens its grip: Hungary to see spring-like temperatures this weekend!

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Qatar Tribune 36m

QF leads international dialogue in Davos on innovation, collaboration, growth

DAVOS: The path to strengthening Qatar’s deep tech ecosystem has been placed in focus on the global stage as Qatar Foundation fostered dialogue on advancing innovation and the possibilities that partnerships create at the Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Economic Forum. Leading figures from Qatar’s»»»

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Gulf News 43m

UAE President receives Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Shati, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Pri»»»

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BBC 44m

France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Mediterranean

France says it has seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's sanction-busting "shadow fleet". French President Emmanuel Macron said the tanker, named the Grinch, was "subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag". The French navy, with »»»

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Gulf News 44m

UAE expresses solidarity with New Zealand, conveys condolences over victims of floods, landslides

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with New Zealand following heavy rainfall that caused floods and landslides, resulting in a number of deaths and substantial damage to property. Also Read: New Zealand landslips kill at least two, others missin»»»

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Kathimerini 47m

Piraeus mayor orders partial demolition of collapsed building

Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis has ordered the partial demolition of a listed, derelict building that collapsed during Wednesday’s storm. The building, located in the Kastella district, has been under municipal oversight since 2016. Municipal crews immediately fenced off the site and removed hazardo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 47m

TISP Leader Trifonov: Manipulation of Optical Voting Scanners Is Impossible

In a Facebook post on Thursday, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said that falsification and manipulation of optical voting scanners are impossible. He said that these devices are the best option for voting in Bulgaria, as with this type of voting, the machine prints a paper prot»»»

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Tanjug 47m

Botsan-Kharchenko: Solution for NIS found thanks to good Serbia-Russia relations

BELGRADE - Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said on Thursday the Serbian oil company NIS had been in a very complicated situation but that a joint solution had been found thanks to good cooperation between Serbia and Russia. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian maj»»»

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France24 50m

Trump's 'Board of Peace' initially aimed at rebuilding Gaza, could have 'global role'

US President Donald Trump has unveiled his “Board of Peace,” a $1 billion initiative aimed at resolving international conflicts through permanent membership. Meanwhile, medical sources at Al-Shifa Hospital report that at least four people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, and an infant has »»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Match for Hope 2026 brings together football legends, content creators, and global artists

Doha, Qatar: Q Live, a platform affiliated with Qatar's International Media Office, announced the full lineup of football legends, fan-favorite content creators, and global artists participating in the final showdown of the Match for Hope 2026, scheduled to take place on January 30 at Ahmad Bin Ali»»»

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BBC 56m

Weekly quiz: How did this cow surprise scientists?

This week US President Donald Trump continued to share his frustration at not winning last year's Nobel Peace Prize, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham confirmed rumours of a rift with his family, and Dame Prue Leith announced she was leaving the Bake Off tent. But how much attention did you pay to what else h»»»

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Sana 1h

Olabi: New Syria embraces all its citizens without any discrimination

New York, Jan.22 (SANA) Permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, said that Syria welcomes the positions of the countries that have acknowledged the significant efforts undertaken by the Syrian government, which have clearly differentiated between the Syrian Democrat»»»

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TAP 1h

Minister of Economy takes part in annual meeting of World Economic Forum

Tunis, Jan. 22 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, took part, on behalf of President Kais Saied, in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, held from January 19 to 23 under the theme “A Spirit of...»»»

France24 1h

REPLAY: Zelenzky speaks after meeting with Trump

Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at World Economic Forum after meeting Donald Trump.»»»

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Al Manar 1h

‘Hands on Trigger’: IRGC Chief Warns US and ‘Israel’ against Any Miscalculation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Hands on Trigger’: IRGC Chief Warns US and ‘Israel’ against Any Miscalculation 22-01-2026 19:21 PM The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic R»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Greenland’s Prime Minister: We are ready to negotiate a better partnership with the United States, but sovereignty is a red line that cannot be crossed - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Greenland’s Prime Minister: We are ready to negotiate a better partnership with the United States, but sovereignty is a red line that canno»»»

UPI 1h

Rights group says detention centers continue to operate in Venezuela - UPI.com

A woman lights a candle during a vigil outside the Helicoide in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday. Relatives gathered in hope of the release of their family members after announcements made by the head of the Venezuelan Parliament, Jorge Rodriguez. Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The Inter-»»»

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TAP 1h

Cloudy skies, strong winds expected Thursday night

Tunis, Jan 22 (TAP) - The weather on Thursday night will be sometimes very cloudy, with scattered and temporary thundery showers in the north and locally in the central and southern regions.Nighttime temperatures will range between 5°C and 8°C in...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Syrian Foreign Ministry holds the SDF responsible for violating ceasefire agreements

Damascus: The Syrian Foreign Ministry held the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Thursday responsible for violating the ceasefire agreements, stressing that Damascus retains its full right to protect sovereignty and national security throughout the country. Sources in the ministry told the Syrian Arab»»»

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UPI 1h

Consumers spent more, saved less in November as inflation rose to 2.8% - UPI.com

A shopper retrieves milk from the milk case at a Schnucks Supermarket in Richmond Heights, Mo., in February 2022. Inflation ticked up to 2.8% in October and November, moving further away from the Federal Reserve’s target 2% mark, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reports Thursday. File Photo by Bill »»»

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UPI 1h

Paramount pushes the deadline to approve its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery - UPI.com

Paramount Skydance extended the deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery's shareholders to agree to its offer to buy the company. It's battling Netflix for ownership. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Paramount Skydance extended the deadline for shareholders to accept its hos»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Commerce and Industry meets fellow Ministers on sidelines of Davos Forum

Davos: The Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani held meetings with several ministers on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. HE Sheikh Faisal met with Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia, HE Dr. Maj»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Military youth centre in Murmansk sends its instructors to war

An organisation that provides 'patriotic education' and military training to children and youth in the Kola Peninsula is sending its instructors to the front line in Ukraine. Battlefield experiences are of major importance for the teachers, according to the VOIN Centre. Five of the instructors who »»»

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RT 1h

‘I’m not gonna pay anything’ – Trump on Greenland

US President Donald Trump has said that the Greenland deal currently being worked out by his administration and NATO would grant American forces “total access” to the territory at zero cost to Washington. Earlier this month, Trump promised to seize Greenland from Denmark “the easy way” or “the hard»»»

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Gulf News 1h

FNC member highlights need to empower men in family initiatives

Saer Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), praised an intervention by FNC member Mona Hammad calling for family empowerment programmes to include the empowerment of men, rather than being limited solely to women as is currently the case. He described her remarks as a valid and con»»»

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UPI 1h

Microchip helps reunite family with dog lost for over 10 years - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miami-Dade Animal Services (@adoptmiamipets) Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A Florida animal shelter was able to reunite a missing dog with her family more than 10 years after the canine vanished from her home. Miami-Dade Animal Services said on social media that a do»»»

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RT 1h

EU powerhouse now almost totally dependent on American gas – analysis

Germany’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US reached a near-total dependency last year, the German Environmental Aid Association (DUH) stated on Thursday. The situation “exacerbates Germany’s dependence on the increasingly unpredictable US,” the association said. DUH analysis found »»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucevic: Genocide against Serbs committed in Jasenovac, we will not allow revision of history

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia on regional affairs, said on Thursday the most monstrous genocide against Serbs, Jews and Roma had been committed in Jasenovac - a WWII death camp in the then Independent State of Croatia - and»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi residents can now select suitable housing projects via new ADHA Service

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) has launched the “Expression of Interest” service, effective today (Friday), allowing eligible citizens to select the housing project that best suits their needs in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra. The initiative empowers citizens to make their own housing decisions, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait Airways adds new summer flights with 15 % fare discount

Dubai: Kuwait Airways said on Thursday it will launch 11 new destinations for its summer 2026 season, including Alexandria, Zurich, Mykonos, Malaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Salalah, Antalya, Trabzon, Sarajevo, Vienna and Bodrum, as it moves to expand its network and meet rising seasonal demand. The nation»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni declares state of emergency after storm

Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni has become the second municipality in Attica, after Glyfada, to declare a state of emergency following Wednesday’s destructive storm. Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused flooding, landslides and extensive material damage across the area, which, like Glyfada, lies on Athens»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

CC-DB to Continue Boycotting Parliament's Quorum if Second-reading Revisions to Election Code Are Proposed Again

The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) parliamentary group will continue to boycott the quorum in the plenary hall, CC leader Assen Vassilev said on Thursday. "We have seen that a proposal has already been submitted by There Is Such a People for a second reading of the draft Election»»»

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UPI 2h

Ecuador, Colombia launch tariffs on each other amid border tensions - UPI.com

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said a 30% tariff would apply to certain Colombian imports starting Feb. 1. Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Ecuador and Colombia have initiated a tariff dispute after a decision by Ecuador's government to impose a 30% duty on imports from Colombia, a»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Libya’s state mobile company Almadar to launch 5G services soon

Libya’s second largest state mobile telecoms company, Almadar Aljadid, announced today that it has reached the final stages and technical preparations for launching 5G services, becoming the first Libyan national operator to offer this service. The company said this comes as part of its ongoing eff»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ukraine, Russia, US to hold talks in UAE

Davos: The United Arab Emirates will host “trilateral” talks on the Ukraine war this week with Ukrainian, US and Russian officials, President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested on Thursday. The Ukrainian leader did not elaborate on the format of the talks, or whether Ukrainian and Russian officials would»»»

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