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One of FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives caught in Mexico

Mexico City: Mexican military and police have arrested a man accused in the 2016 murder of a young woman in the United States, where the FBI had named him one of its 10 most wanted fugitives, authorities said on Saturday. Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a 27-year-old American, is accused of killing Tru»»»

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Qatar participates in high-level meeting on consolidating peace in DRC and Great Lakes Region

Lome, Togo: The State of Qatar took part in the high-level meeting on the coherence and consolidation of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region, held in Lome, the capital of the Republic of Togo. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting b»»»

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Bulgaria Says EU-Mercosur Deal Won’t Harm Its Economy

Bulgaria’s outgoing Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov has assured that the European Union’s trade deal with Mercosur will not negatively affect the country’s economy, pointing to the very limited trade between Bulgaria and the South American bloc. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio during a visit»»»

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‘Papa, please save me’: Techie’s final call after car plunges into deep ditch in Greater Noida

Dubai: A 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, died in a tragic accident in Greater Noida after his car plunged into a deep, water-filled ditch late on Friday night. Dense fog, poor visibility, and the absence of reflectors or proper barricading along the road are being cited as key factors »»»

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Clouds, local rain , frost expected Sunday across much of the country

Increased cloudiness with local rain or sleet is forecast on Sunday across western and central Macedonia, Thessaly, the northern Aegean islands, Evia, eastern central Greece, and the eastern Peloponnese. Light snowfall is expected in mountainous areas, as well as in semi-mountainous regions of west»»»

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Heavy rain overnight in eastern regions

Tunis, January 18 (TAP) – The weather, on Sunday, will be partly cloudy. Then, it will become mostly cloudy by the end of the day in the northern and central regions, and locally in the south.Scattered rains are expected. They will be occasionally...»»»

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12-year-old boy bitten by shark at Sydney Harbor beach

Sydney, Australia: A boy, believed to be aged about 12, is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at Sydney Harbor beach on Sunday. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that emergency services were called to Hermitage Foreshore Walk near Shark Beach at Vaucluse, an »»»

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300,000 Ford vehicles recalled in Canada

Ottawa, Canada: Transport Canada has announced a recall for more than 300,000 Ford vehicles due to a risk that a short circuit can cause a fire, local media reported on Saturday. According to CTV News, Transport Canada's notices covering various Ford models said that on certain vehicles, the engine»»»

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Qatar participates in high-level meeting on consolidating peace in DRC and Great Lakes Region

LOME: The State of Qatar took part in the High-Level Meeting on the Coherence and Consolidation of the Peace Process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region, held in Lome, the capital of the Republic of Togo. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Ahme»»»

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Gulf News 18m

How two generations graduated side by side at the University of Sharjah

Sharjah: When Mansour Ahmed Mansour and his daughter Aisha stepped forward to receive their degrees at the University of Sharjah, it was more than a graduation ceremony. It was the culmination of a quiet family pact: to keep learning, no matter the age, and to walk the journey together. The pair we»»»

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On This Day, Jan. 18: William of Prussia becomes 1st German emperor - UPI.com

On Jan. 18, 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German emperor. 1 of 5 | On January 18, 1919, a post-World War I peace conference began that resulted in the creation of the international peacekeeping organization the League of Nations. File Photo courtesy United Nations Jan. 18 (UPI) --»»»

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UAE schools ban students from bringing medicines to class

Dubai: Schools across the UAE have moved to tighten controls on student health and safety, urging parents not to send any medication with their children during the school day, except in strictly regulated medical cases. Administrations at a number of government and private schools following the Min»»»

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Saudi Arabia deports more than 14,600 illegal residents in one week

Dubai: More than 14,600 people were deported from Saudi Arabia in a single week as authorities intensified nationwide enforcement campaigns targeting residency, labour and border violations, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The ministry said 14,621 illegal residents were removed from the »»»

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Fire engulfs shopping mall in Pakistan, atleast six dead

Karachi, Pakistan: Atleast six people have been killed in a massive fire that engulfed the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi on Saturday night. Hours after it erupted, the blaze had yet to be fully brought under control, according to updates shared by Pakistani newspaper Dawn. Media reports said t»»»

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Flash Flooding Eases in Australia's Largest City Sydney

Australian authorities on Sunday downgraded a flood alert for a suburb of the country's largest city Sydney, after residents were evacuated due to rising waters sparked by torrential rains, said Reuters. Flooding was "receding and ‌no further ‌significant rise ‌in flood ⁠levels is expected," ‌State»»»

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Woman wins case after man faked influence to free jailed husband

Abu Dhabi: A man convicted of fraud has been ordered to repay more than Dh15,800 to a woman he deceived by falsely claiming he could secure her husband’s release from prison, underscoring the judiciary’s firm stance against financial exploitation tied to personal distress. The ruling, issued by the»»»

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36.8% drop in road fatality rate in Dubai during Q4 2025

Dubai: Dubai recorded a 36.8 per cent reduction in the road traffic fatality rate per 100,000 residents during the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The achievement is attributed to the efficiency of Dubai’s traffic system and the impact of proactive safety plans aimed at»»»

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Sputnik 43m

Finland Calls out Trump’s Tariffs Over Greenland: 'This Is a Power Play’

Finnish lawmakers are calling on Europe to shake off its reliance on the US after Donald Trump announced tariffs against eight European countries opposing his plan to seize control of Greenland, Iltalehti reports. Jarno Limnell, a Finnish MP from the National Coalition Party, said Trump’s threats s»»»

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Trump’s Tariffs Over Greenland Trigger GOP Backlash: ‘Bad for America & Allies’

Donald Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries opposing his Greenland plans are “unnecessary, punitive, and a profound mistake,” Alaska’s Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski wrote on X. “They will push our core European allies further away while doing nothing to advance US national security,” she»»»

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BBC 44m

Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' overseeing Gaza's reconstruction?

The White House has released the names of the members who will be part of the senior executive working with his new "Board of Peace" for Gaza. With the US president as chair, the founding "Executive Board" will oversee the work of a committee of technocrats tasked with the temporary governance of G»»»

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Al Awsat 54m

Social Media Addiction's Surprising Challenger? Anti-doomscrolling Influencers

It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought was a 10-minute break spent on your phone was closer to 30 minutes. Olivia Yokubonis, armed with a kind voice and »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

'Bring it on': UK's Labour readies for EU reset fight

London: Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labour government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to move closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately set about repairing and rebuilding relations with the 27-member bloc afte»»»

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BBC 1h

Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, reports say

Soldiers are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis, a US defence official has told CBS News, the BBC's US partner. The official said the 1,500 soldiers, currently in Alaska, are an option for the US president if he decided to use active duty military personnel, as anti-Immigration and C»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Syrian Army Extends Hold Over North Syria, Kurds Report Clashes

Syria's army has seized swathes of the country's north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade. The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

'Bring it On': UK's Labor Readies for EU Reset Fight

Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labor government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to move closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately set about repairing and rebuilding relations with the 27-member bloc after winning»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hezbollah Continues to Defy Attempts to Disarm it, Slams FM

Hezbollah reiterated on Saturday its rejection of attempts to disarm it days after the government vowed to kick off the second phase of the plan to impose state monopoly over arms. The first phase called for limiting weapons to the state south of the Litani River and the second phase covers regions»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Weekend Digest: Passport power shifts, Pakistan missile test, UAE's automatic degree recognition and more

Passport power is shifting in 2026, with India rising to 80th and Pakistan climbing to 98th in the Henley Passport Index, while the Philippines now enjoys access to 78 countries. The UAE has introduced automatic degree recognition for graduates of 34 local universities and is gearing up for a major»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over Greenland as protesters rally

Palm Beach/Nuuk, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25 percent until he achieves his goal of controlling the Danish territory. Trump's threats came as thousands of people proteste»»»

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20 rescued as flooding hits Eastern Australia

Canberra, Australia: Australian authorities said Sunday that 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains prompted warnings for residents to move to higher ground. In the state capital Sydney -- Australia’s largest city -- residents and holi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE Supreme Court overturns divorce ruling, says harm not proven

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that ordered the divorce of a woman from her husband on grounds of harm, finding that the alleged damage was not legally established and that the husband remained committed to preserving his family and continuing marital life. In its re»»»

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Dubai’s public transport gets big boost with 250 new buses

Dubai: Dubai has taken a decisive step towards a greener, more efficient public transport network with the arrival of 250 new buses including the UAE’s largest-ever fleet of electric buses, giving a major boost to daily commuting and reinforcing the city’s long-term sustainability goals. Dubai’s Ro»»»

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Invest Qatar pavilion showcases Qatar’s vision at WEF Annual Meeting 2026

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, will host a dedicated Country Pavilion for the second consecutive year in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. Held from 19 to 23 January, the pavilion will serve as a vibrant platform, co»»»

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Oil settles up, Asia spot LNG prices rise

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled higher on Friday as some investors covered short positions ahead of the three-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend in the US and lingering worries about a possible US military strike against Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $64.13, and US West Texas Intermediat»»»

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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray

Melbourne: Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, as top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka get set to enter the fray. Also in action later at a hot and sunny Melbourne is 45-year-old Venus Williams, who will bec»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Jazi Al Mehairbi makes history as first Emirati woman in SSL 47 yacht racing

Abu Dhabi: When Jazi Al Mehairbi first took to the water six years ago, it was driven by curiosity and a quiet fascination with the sea. Last month, that passion carried her into the record books. At 28, Al Mehairbi became the first Emirati woman to compete officially in the SSL 47 yacht class, mar»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Chery launches trans-national warranty on all models

Doha, Qatar: Chery brand has officially announced the launch of its trans-national warranty. Effective from 2026, the policy will cover all Chery models across all global markets, breaking traditional regional limitations in automotive aftersales service and realizing a truly customer-centric model»»»

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Ovtcharov reaches semis as South Korea, Japan clinch doubles titles

Doha, Qatar: Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov stunned top seed Lin Shidong of China on his way to reach the semi-finals as the WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 produced thrilling results at the Lusail Sports Arena yesterday. Ovtcharov produced the biggest shock of the day in the men’s singles round of 16, »»»

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Organisers reveal preparations for third Qatar-UAE Super Cup

Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee of the third Qatar-UAE Super Cup yesterday announced its complete readiness for the competition, which will bring together clubs from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates vying for the prestigious titles. The competition will kick off on January 22 with the Super»»»

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Al Shamal edge Al Rayyan as Al Sailiya beat Qatar SC

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal climbed to third in the Qatar Stars League after a 1-0 victory over Al Rayyan, while Al Sailiya moved above the bottom of the table with a 2-1 win over Qatar SC yesterday. A second-half strike from Alex Collado proved enough for Al Shamal to take their tally to 24 points – se»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh: Top five moments that stole the spotlight - Hint: Shah Rukh Khan and Millie Bobby Brown lead that charge

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The 2026 Joy Awards in Riyadh was equal parts glitz, glamour, gowns, and heart. From electrifying performances (here's looking at you Katy Perry) to heartfelt speeches (Millie Bobby Brown, you have my heart), the night celebrated talent while giving stars a chance to shine bey»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Protester Arrested after Climbing Roof of Iran's Embassy in London

A protester who climbed onto the roof of Iran's embassy in London and removed a flag was arrested with several others, police said late on Friday, adding multiple officers were injured in the demonstrations, said AFP. "During the ongoing protest at the Iranian Embassy this evening, a protester ille»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai parking gets new rules as Parkin expands permits and subscriptions

Dubai: Finding a parking space in a fast-growing city like Dubai can be a daily challenge, and Parkin says its updated system is designed to make that experience fairer and more manageable for everyone. The company explained that its parking reservations now fall into two main categories. The first»»»

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Body left at doorstep: Bihar newlywed death triggers dowry allegations

Patna: Police in Bihar are investigating the death of a newlywed woman after her body was found outside her parents’ home in Vaishali district, triggering allegations of dowry harassment against her in-laws. The woman had been married recently and died under what police described as mysterious circ»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Sheikh Jassim Holy Quran Competition launches new global branch

Doha: The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called “Rofaqa,” specifically for orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity in various cou»»»

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MoL emphasises pivotal role of private sector in attracting graduates and driving development

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. This cam»»»

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Child prodigy of MES Kindergarten secures place in India Book of Records

Doha, Qatar: Raziq Masoud Bin Riyas, a Kindergarten student of MES Indian School, has made history by securing a place in the India Book of Records as the youngest participant to accomplish this remarkable feat of demonstrating exceptional memory, at the tender age of 4 years. With his exceptional »»»

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Milaha participates in DIMDEX as an exhibitor

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation (Milaha), the industry-leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, has announced its participation as an exhibitor at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), taking place in Doha from January 19 to 22, 2026. Thi»»»

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Medical Centre to provide free annual comprehensive checkups for members of Qatar Press Centre and their families

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) has signed a partnership agreement with Al-Riyada Medical Centre aimed at providing distinguished healthcare services to QPC members and their families, including one free comprehensive medical checkup annually. The signing ceremony took place at the Centre»»»

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Loyola International School holds annual interschool art contest

Doha, Qatar: On a quiet Saturday morning, classrooms at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus filled not with textbooks, but with sketchpads, colours, and concentrated silence. By mid-morning, that silence had turned into conversations about ideas, strokes, and stories, as young artists from a»»»

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Safari ‘Visit & Win’ promotion first winner receives Tesla car

Doha, Qatar: As part of the inauguration of Safari’s new outlet at Ezdan Mall, Gharafa, Safari Hypermarket— one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains—launched the ‘Visit & Win’ promotion, offering visitors a chance to win two Tesla cars through a coupon lucky draw without any purchase. The first Tes»»»

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