The Peninsula 23m

Burberry sales rise as China demand improves

London: Burberry posted a slight rise in sales on Wednesday, as the British luxury fashion label's turnaround plan showed signs of progress, helped by improving demand in its crucial China market. Revenue rose three percent to £665 million ($893 million) in the company's third quarter, covering the»»»

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Naharnet 27m

Detention facilities in Syria under spotlight as Kurdish fighters, Syrian forces clash

Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»

Kathimerini 28m

Greece clocks third-worst average flight delays in Europe

Average flight delays in Greece were among the worst in Europe last year, mostly due to outdated flight control systems and understaffing in civil aviation. According to the new report for 2025 by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, or Eurocontrol, Greece registered the thir»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Last-Minute Introduction of New Voting Technology Poses Risks that Outweigh Benefits, Think-Tank Warns

With early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria looming on the horizon, the country's National Assembly is again planning to change the way people vote. Among the proposals currently under consideration in the legislature is the introduction of an entirely new voting technology: optical devices for »»»

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UPI 34m

South Korea’s Lee says North produces material for 10–20 nuclear weapons annually - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a New Year's press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that North Korea is producing enough nuclear fissile material to build between 10 and 20 nuclear weapons each year, »»»

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BBC 35m

Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant

Japan has restarted a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after a disaster at the Fukushima power plant forced the country to shut all its nuclear reactors. Reactor no.6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant located northwest of Tokyo was restarted on Wednesday. It was delayed by»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Botswana warns diamond oversupply to hit growth

Gaborone, Botswana: Botswana is sitting on nearly double its permitted diamond stockpile as weak prices and rising competition from lab-grown stones curb demand, the government said, warning the glut will weigh on economic growth. The cash-strapped southern African country, the world's second large»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Aircraft crashes into pond in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, India: A microlite aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday while on a routine sortie in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said. The two pilots on board ejected safely before it crashed into a pond away from human habitation. The aircraft crashed ne»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 40m

MECh Leader: Better Not to Amend Election Code in This Parliament

It would have been better not to take up the Election Code in this parliament and to leave it in its previous form, which was a position defended only by us, said Radostin Vasilev, leader of Morality, Unity, Honor (MECh), speaking to journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Wednesday. "This is»»»

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Tanjug 41m

Vucic: Very good discussion with Kos about current topics in Serbia-EU relations

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday he had had a very good discussion with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos in Davos about current topics in Serbia-EU relations, focusing on reform commitments and energy security. "The focus was on reform commitments, strengthening of »»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Weather forecast for January 22–25 in Bishkek - | 24.KG

No warming is expected in Bishkek in the second half of the week, a preliminary forecast from meteorologists says. On January 22, skies will be partly cloudy overnight, with temperatures dropping to −9°C. Snow is possible during the day, and daytime temperatures will not rise above −1°C. Snow is fo»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday

Kariwa, Japan: The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents. The governor of Niigata province, where the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is located»»»

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RT 50m

Another passenger train crashes in Spain (PHOTOS)

A commuter train derailed near Barcelona on Tuesday after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, killing the driver and injuring all 37 passengers on board, the Spanish emergency services have said. The crash occurred just two days after a train collision in southern Spain that killed at least»»»

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France24 53m

Syria, Kurdish-led SDF agree to ceasefire as US says IS group fight largely over

Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed a new ceasefire on Tuesday, after the army sent reinforcements to the northeast, state media said. The truce follows a deal announced on Sunday that could integrate the Kurds’ autonomous administration into the state and open th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Internet Shutdown Squeezes Iran’s Ailing Businesses Already Hurt by Crashing Currency

Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the country — one that has not only restricted their access to information and the outside world, but is also throttling many businesses that rely on online advertising. Autho»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Explained: How a viral bus video and a suicide ignited outrage in Kerala

Dubai: The suicide of 41-year-old Deepak U in Kozhikode has sparked widespread public anger, legal action, and an intense social media debate, after a viral video accused him of sexual misconduct on a bus. According to Onmanorama and other media reports, the case has become a flashpoint over the li»»»

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BBC 1h

Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?

President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland has sparked a backlash from Republicans in Congress, as lawmakers voice growing concern about US military interventions overseas. But it remains unclear if enough Republicans are willing to join Democrats to block a takeover of the island territory»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

North Produces Enough Nuclear Material a Year for 10-20 Weapons, Says S. Korea President

North Korea is producing enough nuclear material a year for up to 20 weapons, the South's President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday, warning that Pyongyang's ambitions could pose a global danger. The North carried out its first atomic test in 2006 in violation of UN resolutions and is now believed »»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Zawia airport construction starts – under the NDA and to be implemented by a Turkish company

The eastern based branch of the state Libyan News Agency (LANA) reported last Monday (19 January) that work began on the same day on the Zawia Airport development and construction project, under the supervision of the National Development Agency (NDA). Zawia is located about 48 kms west of Tripoli »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Egypt announces new oil output from Gulf of Suez field

Dubai: Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the start of production from a new development well at the North Safa field in the Gulf of Suez, operated by Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO). Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement issu»»»

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Business-review 1h

Ana-Maria Sabiescu, Deloitte: Romania and Italy first to apply handling fee on parcels from outside EU; customs duty to follow

As of January 1, 2026, individuals in Romania purchasing goods online from non-European Union (EU) countries with a value below 150 euros must pay a handling fee of 25 lei per parcel, equivalent to approximately 5 euros. Until now, parcels below this threshold were exempt from such charges. Opinion»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israeli Settler Outpost Becomes a Settlement within a Month

Celebratory music blasting from loudspeakers mixed with the sounds of construction, almost drowning out calls to prayer from a mosque in the Palestinian town across this West Bank valley. Orthodox Jewish women wearing colorful head coverings and with babies on their hips, shared platters of fresh v»»»

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RT 1h

Paris wants G7 to ‘build bridges’ with BRICS – Macron

France wants the G7 to build closer cooperation with BRICS to counter growing global “fragmentation,” President Emmanuel Macron said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. In January, France assumed the rotating presidency of the G7. Speaking about the agenda for the group, Macron said Pa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

It's fake, I didn't call Shah Rukh Khan 'uncle', claims Turkish star Hande Ercel

Dubai: Turkish actress Hande Ercel took to Instagram to deny reports that she called Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan “uncle” in her Instagram story. The viral post, which spread rapidly online, is fake, she claims. The SRK-uncle saga began quite innocently. The narrative goes thus: She was filmi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Sending European Military Personnel to Greenland ‘Wrong Move’ - Lawmaker

NUUK (Sputnik) - It was a mistake to send European military personnel to Greenland, since there was no credible reason to do so, Greenland Member of Parliament Kuno Fencker told Sputnik. "My initial reaction before they came was, don't do it. There's no reasoning for doing it right now. Now you wil»»»

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MIA 1h

Hungarian loan funds almost fully used as support to domestic companies

Kratovo, 16 January 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski voiced satisfaction Friday from the use of the Hungarian loan funds as support to domestic companies. PM Mickoski told reporters that about EUR 225 million out of the EUR 250 million available have been transferred to companies thro»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

Nara, Japan: The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, as the judge declared the broad-daylight assassination "despicable and extremely malicious". The shooting more than three years ago forced a reckoning in a country w»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Another Train Crashes in Spain, Killing at Least 1 Person

Commuter rail service in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region was suspended Wednesday after a Barcelona commuter train crashed the night before, Spanish authorities said. At least one person died in the Barcelona-area crash, and 37 others were injured as crews worked at night to complete the rescu»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sweden joins Norway, France in turning down offer to join Trump’s Board of Peace - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sweden joins Norway, France in turning down offer to join Trump’s Board of Peace 21-01-2026 11:06 AM Latest News Urgent News Sweden joins N»»»

Al Manar 1h

Araghchi Vows Firm Response to Organized Violence

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran “will respond with full force” following recent violence and riots in the country. In an article published in the Wall Street Journal, Araghchi refuted what he described as a wave of false news disseminated by Western media regar»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel’s Netanyahu Agrees to Join Trump’s Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board’s executive committee. The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overse»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Is Musk serious about buying Europe’s biggest budget airline?

Dubai: Elon Musk has publicly floated the idea of buying Ryanair, turning a heated online exchange with the airline’s outspoken chief executive into a moment that briefly jolted Europe’s aviation sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The suggestion followed a row bet»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Police smash European synthetic drug ring in 'largest-ever' op

The Hague: European police said Wednesday they had busted a major synthetic drug ring working across several countries in the "largest-ever operation" of its kind, striking a "massive blow" to organised crime. Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemica»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministries enhance food safety culture in Qatar schools

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, recently organised a workshop on research and innovation projects in food safety, with the participation of approximately 70 coordinators and supervisors from scientific research teams in»»»

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RT 2h

Danish MEP tells Trump to ‘f**k off’

A Danish member of the European Parliament launched a profanity-laced attack on US President Donald Trump during a debate on Greenland on Tuesday, accusing the EU of failing to stand up to Washington’s renewed claims over the self-governing Arctic island. Anders Vistisen, a member of the Danish Peo»»»

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BBC 2h

UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares

Higher tobacco prices and airfares have pushed the UK inflation rate to 3.4% in the year to December, according to official figures. The increase in average prices across the UK economy - the first in five months - was just above expectations, with many economists predicting only a slight uptick to»»»

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BNE 2h

Kazakhstan’s “de facto” uranium nationalisation looks like “spectacular own goal”, says investor

Canadian uranium exploration company Laramide Resources has pulled out of a project in Kazakhstan, accusing the country of very likely having scored a “spectacular own goal” with industry changes that amount to “de facto nationalisation”. »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Gunman Jailed for Life in Killing of Japan Ex-PM Abe

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, as the judge declared the broad-daylight assassination "despicable and extremely malicious". The shooting more than three years ago forced a reckoning in a country with little ex»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Larry Fink from Davos: In Age of Artificial Intelligence, Trust Is Hardest Currency

CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink kicked off the World Economic Forum on Tuesday with a stark message, acknowledging a significant erosion of trust in global institutions and elites. Speaking at the 56th Annual Meeting of the WEF in Davos, which gathered around 65 heads of state and government and nearly»»»

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Gulf News 2h

TDRA warns against social media phishing scams

The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) issued a warning on social media on Wednesday, urging people to beware of fake messages that claim to originate from platforms such as Facebook and X. In the note, TDRA explained that there has been an increase in phish»»»

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BBC 2h

'Minor electrical issue' on Air Force One delays Trump Davos visit

Donald Trump's presidential plane has been forced to turn back shortly after departing for Switzerland, where he is due to address world leaders later on Wednesday. Air Force One was grounded due to a "minor electrical issue", according to the White House. Journalists travelling with the president »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board's executive committee. The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders over»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Vazrazhdane MP Rangelova: New Election Code Has No Author and Scanning Devices No One Has Seen

There is a new Election Code with no author, and ballot-paper scanning devices that no one has ever seen, Vazrazhdane MP Tsveta Rangelova told journalists in connection with Tuesday’s meeting of the parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee, which lasted nearly 13 hours. During the session, MPs debated»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines' gas jackpot off Palawan — why Malampaya East-1 is an energy game-changer

Manila: Picture this electric fantasy: no more blackouts, lower electricity bills in the Philippines. Even more fantastic: lesser fuel imports and billions in state revenues. That's the charged promise of Malampaya Phase 4, as confirmed by East-1 gas well jackpot announced recently. It's a blockbus»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Brooklyn Beckham called out his parents online: Here’s why every modern family cringes

Dubai: I had a sit-down with my kids last night when I was tucking them in bed last night. It wasn’t that awkward conversation about the birds or the bees. It wasn’t even about school or grades or one of my twins forgetting to brush their teeth at night! It was about Brooklyn Beckham. Yes, that Bro»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Trump to be 'about three hours late' to Davos after plane incident: Bessent

Davos, Switzerland: US President Donald Trump will be about three hours late to Davos on Wednesday after an electrical issue on Air Force One forced him to change planes, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "I believe President Trump is going to be about three hours late. I haven't seen the upda»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QIA, Goldman Sachs sign MoU to expand partnership

Doha: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) yesterday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic partnership. QIA will target committing a combined total of $25bn to funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Manage»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QCB Governor takes part in panel discussion titled ‘Banking Accelerated’

Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, took part yesterday, in a panel discussion titled “Banking Accelerated,” alongside a select group of senior officials from the global banking and financial sector. The session was held on the sidelines of t»»»

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Sputnik 3h

China’s First Tandem High-Energy Hydrogen Ion Implanter Achieves Beam Extraction

China's first domestically developed tandem high-energy hydrogen ion implanter (POWER-750H), independently developed by the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE), successfully achieved beam extraction recently, with key performance indicators reaching internationally advanced levels, according to»»»

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Actmedia 3h

Chief of Defense Staff: Romania preparing to deploy U.S. Merops anti-drone system

Chief of Defense Staff General Gheorghita Vlad announced on Tuesday in a press conference that Romania will soon deploy the U.S.-made Merops anti-drone system to defend its airspace, and that the teams that will operate it have already been trained."We have received a Merops anti-drone system. The »»»