UPI 10m

Trump sets $1B fee to join 'Board of Peace' - UPI.com

President Donald Trump, pictured Friday at the White House before boarding Marine One en route to Palm Beach, announced that his "Board of Peace" carries a $1 billion price tag for a seat at the table. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Membership to President Donald Trump's »»»

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BBC 13m

EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

It's not yet a full year since European leaders buckled up for President Trump's second term, and now this rollercoaster ride feels it has reached its most dangerous turn yet. The occupant on the White House is dangling the threat of economic punishment over the heads of countries that are supporti»»»

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Kuna 18m

Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT

3270830 KUWIAT -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the commencement of phase two of President Trump's plan to end Gaza conflict. 3270880 MANAMA -- Bahrain receives US invitation to join the Board of Peace that will oversee the implementation of Trump's plan to end Gaza conflict. 327»»»

The Peninsula 22m

Amir receives phone call from Syrian President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call this evening from President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE President Ahmed Al Sharaa. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in Syria and emphasised the importance of preserving its unity and territor»»»

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Sana 29m

Jordan welcomes ceasefire, integration agreement as step toward Syria’s unity

Amman, Jan.18 (SANA) Jordan’s Foreign Ministry welcomed Sunday the ceasefire and full integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces. In a statement the Ministry called this agreement as a key step toward strengthening Syria’s unity, stability, and security. A/»»»

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Sana 29m

Qatar welcomes ceasefire and integration agreement in Syria

Doha, Jan.18 (SANA) Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced support for the signing of a ceasefire agreement and the full integration between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces. In a statement, the ministry described the agreement as an important step toward consolidating civ»»»

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Sana 29m

Turkey welcomes Syria ceasefire, backs unity and territorial integrity

Ankara, Jab.18 (SANA) Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced support for the signing of a ceasefire agreement and the full integration between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces. In a statement, the ministry expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to accelerating»»»

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BNE 33m

Window on the East: Professor Axel Schneider - On China taking control of Taiwan

Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte warned that the West needs to prepare of the possibility that Chinese President Xi Jinping will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to attack Nato so that China can invade and take control of Taiwan. Is that a realistic possibility? bne IntelliNews’ editor-in-chie»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland

Brussels: European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk. Several European countries including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory said they "stand united"»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Commercial Bank reports financial year 2025 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4 million

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.) (the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced today its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QAR 2,384.4 million for FY 2025, down from QAR 3,032.1 million in FY 2024. Co»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Canada's Prime Minister meets Minister of Public Health

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr. Mark Carney, who is visiting the country, met on Sunday with Qatar Minister of Public Health, HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them in health field»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir congratulates President of Uganda

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Uganda HE President Yoweri Museveni, on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term, wishing him success and prosperity, and for the relations between the two cou»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt poised to become regional automotive manufacturing hub: General Motors

General Motors believes Egypt has the fundamentals to become a regional centre for automotive manufacturing and exports to the Middle East and Africa, according to Sharon Nishi, Chair and Managing Director of General Motors Egypt & Africa. Speaking to Daily News Egypt, Nishi said the company is wor»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

EGP 10.05bn injected into national veal project in 2025: Official

Tarek Soliman, Head of the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector within Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said that approvals were granted in 2025 to disburse EGP 1.06bn to 1,122 beneficiaries for the breeding and fattening of 12,438 heads of livestock under the National Veal»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Housing minister orders fast-tracked completion of New Capital’s Business District

Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny held a regular meeting to review progress on the Central Business District (CBD) project in the New Administrative Capital, as well as the Downtown Towers and Lagoons project in New Alamein City. At the outset of the meeting, E»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Gold prices rise by EGP 325 since start of 2026 in Egypt: iSagha

Gold prices posted strong gains in Egypt over the past week, tracking a parallel rise in global markets, with prices climbing by around 1.9% amid escalating geopolitical tensions and political uncertainty, according to a report by iSagha. Saied Embaby, CEO of iSagha, said local gold prices increase»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt promotes private sector partnership to accelerate textile, garment industry development

Egypt’s Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, Mohamed El-Shimy, held a meeting with representatives from the Ready-Made Garments and Home Textiles Chamber, the Textile Industries Chamber, and the Apparel Export Council to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with companies affiliated to the Hold»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt, South Korea sign joint statement on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Egypt and South Korea have taken a major step to deepen economic cooperation, with Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, and Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Resources, signing a joint statement on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreeme»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Kemet, TBEA sign MoU to establish Egypt’s first inverter manufacturing plant

Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, witnessed—at the conclusion of his official visit to China—the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Egyptian company Kemet and China’s TBEA. The agreement covers cooperation in renewable energy, the transfer and localisa»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egyptian Competition Authority approves five major mergers, acquisitions

The Economic Concentration Review Committee at the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved a series of significant mergers and acquisitions across multiple sectors. Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) will acquire 100% of the shares of John Wood Group. Meanwhile, the SPEBEF 3»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

FRA grants fintech licence to Granite, enabling Egypt’s first fully digital money market account

Granite Financial Holding, a digitally enabled asset management company, has received a fintech licence from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), paving the way for the immediate launch of its proprietary mobile application, the Granite Money Market Account (Granite MMA). The launch follows an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar welcomes ceasefire agreement, full integration between Syrian government, SDF

DOHA: The State of Qatar has welcomed the agreement on ceasefire and the full integration between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), considering it a significant step toward consolidating civil peace, enhancing security and stability, and building a state of institutions »»»

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France24 1h

Kurdish forces risk turning to 'guerrilla' warfare as Syrian army advances

Kurdish-led forces withdrew from Syria's largest oil field on Sunday, according to a conflict monitor, as government troops expanded their control over vast areas in the country's north and east. As the Syrian army continues to advance into Kurdish-held territories, the Kurdish forces may resort to»»»

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France24 1h

Syria and Kurdish forces agree to ceasefire, President Sharaa says

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a ceasefire agreement on Sunday with Mazloum Abdi, the chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, following the Syrian government's advance into Kurdish-held areas in the north and east. FRANCE 24's Dana Alboz brings you the latest from Damascus.»»»

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TAP 1h

Occasionally heavy rain late at night over north and east

Tunis, Jan. 18 (TAP) - The weather will be heavily cloudy on Sunday night across the North and the Centre and locally in the South, with intermittent thundery rain.Rainfall may be occasionally heavy toward the end of the night, especially in the...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Interior meets Canada's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Security Committee, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, met on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, HE Anita Anand, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting di»»»

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The Peninsula 1h