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Syrian government announces ceasefire in Aleppo

Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in several neighbourhoods of Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes with Kurdish fighters. "To prevent any slide towards a new military escalation within residential neighborhoods, the Ministry of Defence announces ... a ceasefire in the vicinit»»»

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Gulf News 6m

UAE issues fresh warning on online blackmail and threats

Abu Dhabi: UAE State Security authorities have warned the public against suspicious messages, cautioning that such communications may be traps designed to exploit victims. In a message shared across its official platforms, the State Security Department (SSD) said digital awareness is vital to perso»»»

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Gulf News 10m

US ready to give India access to Venezuelan oil: White House

Washington: The White House is prepared to allow India to buy Venezuelan oil under a new US-controlled framework, according to a senior administration official, signalling a potential reopening of supplies to one of Venezuela’s largest pre-sanctions customers as Washington moves to market the count»»»

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Gulf News 18m

UAE: Here's how Abu Dhabi crash that killed 4 brothers, maid happened

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway crash that claimed the lives of all four young brothers among five children and a domestic helper happened literally in the blink of an eye, according to the maternal uncle of the deceased children. For the first time since the tragic crash in the wee hours of Jan»»»

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Gulf News 22m

US visa delays worry UAE travellers — from World Cup fans to H1-B workers

Dubai: As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, UAE residents and professionals are navigating an increasingly complex US visa environment, flag industry analysts and visa facilitator firms. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While demand for travel a»»»

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Gulf News 22m

3 killed as Russia bombards Kyiv, Ukraine issues nationwide alert

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital and its suburbs killed at least three people, Kyiv's mayor said Friday as the air force issued a countrywide missile warning. "Three people died in the capital. Six people were wounded. Three of them were hospitalised," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Tele»»»

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Gulf News 30m

UAE: Here's how Abu Dhabi crash that killed 4 brothers, maid happened

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway crash that claimed the lives of all four young brothers among five children and a domestic helper happened literally in the blink of an eye, according to the maternal uncle of the deceased children. For the first time since the tragic crash in the wee hours of Jan»»»

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BBC 32m

Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

Australians in Victoria have been warned they should prepare for "property loss or worse" as much of the country faces extreme heatwave conditions. Temperatures on Friday and Saturday are forecast to hit record highs for most states and territories, with Victoria and South Australia in particular b»»»

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BBC 34m

Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland

Two people have been shot and wounded in an incident involving US federal agents in the city of Portland, Oregon, according to local police. "Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents," the Portland Police said in a statement, adding that a man an»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Latest developments in Iran: 45 protesters killed, Trump threatens to strike 'very hard'

Protests in Iran have intensified amid economic hardship, prompting international warnings and deadly domestic crackdowns. Besides Tehran, more protests had been reported in Qom, Isfahan, Bandar Abbas and Bojnurd. An X post shows protesters in Isfahan, central Iran, setting on fire the Islamic Repu»»»

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UPI 50m

U.N. says U.S. is obligated to continue funding amid withdrawals - UPI.com

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said the United States is legally obligated to provide assessed funding amounts that were okayed by the U.N. General Assembly despite the Trump administration withdrawing the nation from 31 U.N. entities and programs. File Photo by John Angelillo/»»»

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BBC 1h

US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces battle in Senate

A handful of renegade Republicans in the US House of Representatives have joined all Democrats to pass a bill that would extend healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans. Seventeen moderate Republicans defied party leadership to help approve the measure by 230-196. But the legislation could fa»»»

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BBC 1h

The secret mission to fly a president's body back home - pilot speaks to the BBC

Exactly 31 years ago to the day, two Kenyan pilots, Hussein Mohamed Anshuur and Mohamed Adan, received an unexpected visitor at their office at Wilson Airport near the capital, Nairobi. It was a Nigerian diplomat, who drew them into a sensitive and secretive mission to fly the body of Somalia's for»»»

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BNE 1h

EU remains top buyer of Russian Arctic LNG despite 2027 phase-out pledge

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to earn billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

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BNE 1h

Western Balkans need to cut Russian energy ties and speed up EU power market integration, Bruegel says

Western Balkan countries need to move faster to wean themselves off Russian energy, integrate more deeply into the European Union’s electricity market and accelerate the shift away from coal if they are to strengthen their security and advance their EU ambitions, according to a new report published»»»

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BBC 1h

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

In the 1990s some computer games had a "boss key" that allowed staff to call up an Excel spreadsheet if they needed to look like they were working. Now bosses might frown upon a worker caught labouring over a spreadsheet. Excel, owned by Microsoft, is 40-years-old. Among some tech leaders it's seen»»»

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Kuna 1h

US Senate curbs Trump's unauthorized use of force in Venezuela

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The US Senate adopted a bill barring President Donald J. Trump from taking further military steps against Venezuela without prior authorization from the Congress.The bill, passed by 52 votes against 47 on Thursday, aims to strengthen the legislative authority over the Tr»»»

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Kuwait: OIC states denounce Israeli occupation official's visit to Somalia's Somaliland

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries strongly condemned the visit by an official of the Israeli occupation to Somaliland region in the northern part of the Federal Republ»»»

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US to quit 66 international bodies in isolationist blow and climate fight set back

President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s retreat from global cooperation by announcing the US will withdraw from 66 international organisations, including several key institutions responsible for coordinating global climate action. »»»

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BNE 1h

Ukraine urges citizens to leave Iran as protests continue

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has advised all Ukrainian nationals to leave Iran due to the deteriorating security situation, the ministry's press service said on January 8. Iran has faced sustained economic pressure from curr»»»

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BNE 1h

EU remains top buyer of Russian Arctic LNG despite 2027 phase-out pledge

Russia’s Yamal LNG project continues to earn billions of euros from the EU, with new data revealing that more than three-quarters of the project’s liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 were delivered to EU terminals, despite the bloc’s commitment to ban the import of Russian LNG by January 1, 2027.»»»

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BBC 1h

Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early

Nasa has said it will return a four-person crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS), cutting short their mission a month early because of a "serious medical condition" affecting one of the astronauts. The agency did not disclose the name of the crew member or the medical condition, citing »»»

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UPI 1h

Trump administration creates ‘fraud’ division, assistant attorney general position - UPI.com

Vice President JD Vance announces the creation of a Fraud Division within the Justice Department and a new fraud assistant attorney general position while at the White House on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday the creation»»»

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BBC 2h

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. People have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, who died on Wednesday after bein»»»

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BBC 2h

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture. Spain's foreign ministry said five of its nationals, including one dual national, had been released. Among them is thought to be rights a»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

The discovery of the quantum world could rewrite the well-known laws of physics

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UPI 2h

Paramount calls $30-per-share for Warner Bros. Discovery ‘superior’ - UPI.com

Paramount Skydance Chief Executive Officer David Ellison on Thursday said its offer to buy Warner Brothers Discovery and HBO is superior to a competing offer by Netflix after receiving a rejection letter from WBD officials. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Officials for»»»

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UPI 2h

Newly discovered asteroid spins at record-breaking speed - UPI.com

This artist illustration depicts 2025 MN45 -- the fastest-rotating asteroid with a diameter over 500 meters that scientists have ever found. Image courtesy NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/P. Marenfeld A crop of asteroids discovered by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory is wowing »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Focus repays loan

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Urban Partners refinancing

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Demand cooled by uncertainty

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Lilium Tower height dispute

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

PKP Cargo defends disclosures

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Poland boosts gold reserves

Poland’s central bank continues to expand its gold holdings as part of a broader shift in reserve strategy. According to a December 19 update, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) bought nearly 12.5 tons of gold in November. By month-end, its holdings totaled 17.47 million ounces—over 543 tons—valued »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Banks circle InPost deal

A group of major lenders is competing to finance a planned takeover and delisting of parcel-locker group InPost from the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, according to Bloomberg. Banks have approached private-equity firm Advent with proposals for up to €4.5 billion in loans and bonds to support the bid. Th»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Future Tech Poland launched

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have agreed to launch Future Tech Poland (FTP), a new PLN 5 billion fund designed to fill the venture-capital financing gap for technology companies. BGK will contribute PLN 1 billion and the EIF PLN 0.5 billion, with the rema»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Poland eases ESG rules

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Polish autos rebound, jobs lag

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Zalando to shutter hub

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Allegro exits Balkans

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RT 3h

US quits dozens of international bodies

The US has announced it is withdrawing from dozens of international bodies that no longer serve American interests, including major UN and non-UN forums focused on climate, migration, social policy, peace, and democracy. President Donald Trump had signed a memorandum suspending support for a total »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Sadd fight back to beat Qatar SC 3–2, climb to second

Al Sadd beat Qatar SC 3–2, climb to 2nd; Al Shahaniya draw with Al DuhailTribune news network doha Al Sadd staged an impressive comeback to defeat Qatar SC 3-2 in a thrilling match on Thursday at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium, as the defending champions climbed to second place in the Qatar Stars League.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QF deepens sustainability ties with national partners through heritage-driven initiatives

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) is strengthening its collaboration with key national stakeholders to further embed sustainability across Qatar’s development plans, with ministries and national institutions joining forces to advance policies, projects, and community initiatives that »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QM welcomes 2026 with January full of creativity, learning and discovery

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums is welcoming 2026 with a dynamic January programme of creative, educational, and community-focused activities held across its museums and creative hubs. From hands-on workshops exploring heritage, design, and sustainability, inspiring film screenings, and fam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QF’s QCDC launches region’s first Arabic-led postgraduate diploma in career development

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), on Thursday announced the launch of the Postgraduate Diploma in Career Development during a joint press conference in QF’s Education City, with representatives from the Ministry of Education and High»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Samla Int’l Race secures strategic tie-ups ahead of Jan 2026 edition

Tribune News Network Doha The Samla International Race has announced the signing of a series of strategic partnership agreements ahead of its upcoming edition, scheduled to take place on January 24, 2026. The agreements were formalised during an official ceremony attended by representatives from pa»»»

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UPI 4h

Labor Department reports lowest seasonally adjusted unemployment since April 2024 - UPI.com

The Department of Labor on Thursday revised its seasonally adjusted unemployment number for the week ending Jan. 3 by adding 8,000 for a total of 208,000, which is the lowest since April 2024. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The Department of Labor added 8,000 to its s»»»

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RT 4h

Seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker: What we know so far

The US military on Wednesday seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea, Russia’s Transport Ministry said. The ministry stated that US personnel boarded the vessel “on the high seas outside the territorial waters of any state,” afte»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QSE gains nearly 2% as market sentiment turns positive at beginning of 2026

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) delivered a strong performance during the week, gaining 206.82 points, or 1.9 percent, to close at 10,969.33 points, reflecting improved investor sentiment and rising liquidity at the start of 2026. Market capitalisation rose 2.1 percent to QR657»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar posts QR12.5 bn trade surplus

QNA Doha Qatar’s merchandise trade balance, which represents the difference between total exports and imports, recorded a surplus of QR12.5 billion in November. This marks a decline of QR4.2 billion, or 25.1 percent, compared with the same month in 2024, and a decrease of approximately QR1.1 billio»»»

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