Gulf News 1m

Gulfood 2026 set to become Dubai’s largest food trade show

Dubai: Dubai will host the largest edition of Gulfood ever in January 2026, with the global food and beverage exhibition running at two mega venues for the first time. The show will take place from January 26 to 30 at Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo C»»»

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BNE 2m

Serbia’s NIS restarts Pancevo refinery after US sanctions waiver

Serbia’s majority Russian-owned oil company NIS has restarted oil processing at its Pancevo refinery after securing a temporary waiver from US sanctions, Serbia’s energy minister said on January 18. Production of petroleum»»»

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BNE 2m

Serbia net FDI falls 53% y/y in January-November 2025

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Serbia fell 53% year-on-year in January-November 2025 to €1.94bn, central bank data showed on January 16. The sharp decline in net FDI marks a significant slowdown from 2024, when Ser»»»

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BNE 2m

Bulgaria set for elections under caretaker government

Bulgaria is heading to snap parliamentary elections after the third and final attempt to form a government failed, President Rumen Radev said on January 16. Radev handed the last mandate to form a cabinet to the Allia»»»

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BNE 2m

Inflation in Romania erodes real wages by 4.5% in June-November

Average net wages in Romania (chart), expressed in real terms, fell by 4.5% between June and November 2025, following a sharp mid-year inflation shock triggered by electricity price liberalisation and a value-added tax increase, according to data published by the national statistics office INS on J»»»

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Business-review 3m

BSTDB and Agricover Credit IFN sign EUR 12 million financing agreement for Romanian agriculture

The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) and Agricover Credit IFN have signed a new EUR 12 million financing agreement aimed at supporting farmers and agribusinesses in Romania. The facility is intended to provide financing to agricultural producers across the country, supporting productivi»»»

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Business-review 3m

Romania’s housing market records weakest Q4 since 2019 following VAT rate hike – SVN report

The fourth quarter of 2025 was the weakest year-end for home sales recorded in Bucharest and Ilfov county in the past nine years, as well as the weakest fourth quarter for national residential transactions since 2019, according to a market report issued by SVN Romania. More than 159,500 residential»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

Trump tells Norway PM no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub

Oslo: US President Donald Trump told Norway's prime minister he no longer needed to think "purely of peace" after failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize, in a message published Monday. “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer f»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

Glitch delays restart of world's biggest nuclear plant in Japan

Tokyo: A technical glitch pushed back the restart of the world's biggest nuclear reactor in Japan, its operator said on Monday, a day before local media reported it would go online. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) said it would need another day or two to check the equipment at the Kashiwazaki-»»»

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Naharnet 9m

Army chief to visit Washington from February 3 to 5

Army chief Rodolphe Haykal will visit Washington from February 3 to 5, media reports said. Haykal will present to Washington detailed military maps, and a list of Hezbollah sites and tunnels, local TV network MTV said. According to the channel, Haykal will also give deadlines for the implementation»»»

Al Awsat 10m

France Says Still Loyal to Syria Kurds, Hails Ceasefire

France on Monday welcomed a ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces and stressed it remained loyal to the latter who spearheaded the battle against the ISIS group. "France is faithful to its allies," the foreign ministry said, urging all sides to respect the ceasefire deal, w»»»

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Al Awsat 10m

Trump Says 'World Is Not Secure' Unless US Controls Greenland

President Donald Trump told the Norwegian prime minister in a message published Monday that the world would not be secure unless the US controlled the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland. "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland," Trump said in the messag»»»

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Sputnik 13m

Trump’s Desire for Greenland Stems From MAGA Concept — Political Scientist

The goal of obtaining the island is not just Donald Trump’s "whim" but is part of the idea of "Making America Great Again" supported by around half of Americans, Russian political scientist Alexei Martynov tells Sputnik. "This is about America's greatness in the Arctic region; with the acquisition »»»

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Sputnik 13m

Greenland Grab Would Be Greatest US Expansion Since 19th Century — Political Scientist

The move would be comparable to the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and symbolize an American "golden age", Russian political scientist Malek Dudakov tells Sputnik. "The timing is particularly apt because this year marks a significant anniversary in America — the 250th anniversary of the founding of the»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Ras Al Khaimah enjoys record-breaking tourism year

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah has recorded its strongest tourism year to date, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025, a 6 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

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BNE 16m

Zaluzhnyi, Budanov lead Zelenskiy in latest KIIS poll

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s popularity has fallen again versus his two military rivals, according to a new survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), as corruption scandals, a Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system and faltering progress on the battlefield weigh on his i»»»

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24 News Agency 20m

Land, apartments and debts: SCNS uncovers large-scale fraud scheme - | 24.KG

Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev held a meeting with citizens recognized as victims in the criminal case against Kyrgyzstani S.M. The meeting took place at the SCNS headquarters and was also attended by the detainee. According to the SCNS »»»

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24 News Agency 20m

Kyrgyzstan among top three countries whose citizens start businesses in Russia - | 24.KG

In 2025, foreigners registered businesses in Russia more often than in the previous year. These data were obtained by analysts from Rusprofile, a service for checking and analyzing counterparties. The materials studied do not take into account individual entrepreneurs where foreign citizens or orga»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Canadian Prime Minister departs Doha

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of Canada, Dr. Mark Carney, departed Doha this morning following a state visit to the country. He and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by HE Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and HE Karim Morcos, A»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final

Rabat: FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. "We strongly condemn the behaviour of some 'suppo»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Disney appoints Pakistan-born Asad Ayaz as its first ever Chief Marketing and Brand Officer

Dubai: Did Disney just level up? Reports claim the entertainment giant has rolled out a new, company-wide marketing and brand setup and put Pakistan-born Asad Ayaz in the hot seat as its first-ever chief marketing and brand officer. Translation: he’s officially one of the most powerful people at th»»»

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Gulf News 28m

He witnessed her secret. She killed him: Life term in Gwalior case

Dubai: A woman in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing her five-year-old son after he allegedly saw her in a compromising situation with another man, NDTV reported. According to the prosecution, the incident took place on April 28, 2023. Jyoti Rathore, the wi»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

China’s Population Falls Again as Births Drop to Lowest Rate Since 1949 Communist Revolution

How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China's longtime one-child policy, authorities are pushing a range of ideas and policies to try and encourage more births — tactics that range from cash subsidies to taxing»»»

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Al Awsat 29m

Lucid in 2026: 'Made in Saudi Arabia' Label Goes Global

Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global launchpad for Lucid, the electric-vehicle manufacturer, not merely as a consumer market, but as a manufacturing and export hub serving markets worldwide. Speaking from Riyadh during his participation in the Future Minerals Forum, Mark Winterhoff, inter»»»

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Naharnet 29m

$1 billion gets permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza

At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a new body of world leaders meant to oversee next steps in Gaza that shows ambitions for a broader mandate in global affairs. Two of the countries, Hungary and Vietnam, said they ha»»»

BBC 29m

Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat

Gold and silver prices have hit record highs following the threat by US President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland. The price of gold touched $4,689.39 (£3,499) an ounce on Monday, while silver rose to a peak of $94.08 an»»»

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BBC 29m

US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC

The US is acting with impunity and believes its power matters more than international law, the head of the UN has told the BBC. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, António Guterres said Washington's "clear conviction" was that multilateral solutions were irrelevant. What mattered, he continu»»»

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Gulf News 35m

UAE sends more than 100 senior delegates to Davos

Dubai: The UAE is taking one of its largest delegations ever to the World Economic Forum in Davos, with more than 100 ministers and senior leaders representing both government and the private sector. The high-level team is led by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Du»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes

Melbourne: Packed crowds turned out to see Alexandra Eala at the Australian Open on Monday but the Philippines trailblazer was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat, admitting it was “a bit overwhelming”. The 20-year-old was playing in the main draw at Melbourne Park for th»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Death Toll in Spanish Train Collision Rises to at Least 39 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision the previous night in the south of the country, and rescue efforts were continuing. Video and photos showed twisted train cars lying on their sides under floodlights. Passengers reported climbing o»»»

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Naharnet 46m

Syrian government announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

The Syrian government has announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade. The announcement Sunday comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled»»»

Qatar Tribune 48m

Environment minister meets Algerian counterpart

ALGIERS: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 48m

Bulgarian President Cables Condolences to Spanish Counterpart over Deadly Railway Crash

In a post on X on Monday, President Rumen Radev cabled condolences to the Spanish head of State over the deadly high-speed train crash in Spain on Sunday evening. "My deepest condolences to King Felipe VI and to the families of the victims of the tragic railway accident in Southern Spain. We stand »»»

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Sputnik 48m

US Takeover of Greenland Could Provoke NATO Countries to Leave Alliance — Expert

If the US gains control over Greenland, it could weaken NATO because several countries, first and foremost Denmark, but also Finland, for example, сould demonstratively leave the bloc in protest, says Hungarian political analyst Georg Spottle, adding that this would weaken both NATO and the EU. Joi»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens

Davos, Switzerland: The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum. US President Donald Trump's policies in particular s»»»

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UPI 57m

Reports: Massive fire at Karachi shopping plaza kills 14, dozens remain missing - UPI.com

Rescue personnel seen at the site of a fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday. Officials said Monday that at least 14 people were killed in the blaze. Photo by Shahzaib Akber/EPA Jan. 19 (UPI) -- At least 14 people are dead following a massive fire that erupted at a shopping plaza in Kar»»»

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Novinite 57m

Bulgaria: Hair Salon in Burgas Sparks Outrage with Nearly 300% Price Surge

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has highlighted a series of pricing violations across the country, though overall they remain limited, according to Anna Miteva, the NRA’s Communications Director. Speaking on the program Nova TV, Miteva presented the most striking cases uncovered during recent ins»»»

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Al Manar 60m

Israeli Enemy Continues to Violate Lebanese Sovereignty - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Continues to Violate Lebanese Sovereignty 19-01-2026 10:35 AM The Israeli occupation army continues to violate Lebanese sover»»»

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Al Manar 60m

Gaza: 17-year-old Palestinian teenager Hussein Abu Sabla was killed by Israeli occupation army gunfire near the Al-Tahliya area, east of Khan Younis - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: 17-year-old Palestinian teenager Hussein Abu Sabla was killed by Israeli occupation army gunfire near the Al-Tahliya area, east of Kh»»»

Kathimerini 1h

Five to face trial over deadly bomb explosion

Fourteen and a half months after a bomb exploded at the hands of 37-year-old Kyriakos Xymitiris, who was assembling it, killing him, a prosecutor has demanded that five people face trial for setting up a terrorist group, procurement and possession of explosives, causing an explosion and other, less»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, IFC explore prospects for energy investment cooperation

Damascus, Jan. 19 (SANA) The head of the Syrian Investment Authority, Talal al-Hilali, met on Sunday with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, to discuss the investment climate in Syria and prospects for cooperation, particularly in strategic »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Jumeirah inks deal with Emirates Developments to launch branded homes on Al Maryah Island

Dubai: Luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah is entering Abu Dhabi’s branded residences space through a new partnership with Emirates Developments, bringing high-end waterfront homes to Al Maryah Island. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project, named Jumeirah Residence»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New Indian Ambassador calls for stronger CEPA action in UAE

Dubai: The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) on Monday hosted a welcome reception for Dr Deepak Mittal, the newly appointed Ambassador of India to the UAE, marking his first formal interaction with the Indian business community since taking charge. The evening reflected the steady»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Triathlon revives exotic Sahl Hasheesh

By Amira Elhamy On 17-18 December, Trifactory, the multilayered sports organisation, hosted one of the biggest sports tournaments in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada. The triathlon is a multiple stage tournament that includes swimming, running and cycling over various distances. The tournament was held for »»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Pyramids FC Claims Maiden Egypt Cup Title with Victory Over ZED FC

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria** – Pyramids FC made a significant mark in Egyptian football history on Monday, securing their first-ever Egypt Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over ZED FC. The match’s decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Con»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Engineer Karim Badawy meets Apache CEO regarding plans to increase oil and gas production searches and explorations

Eng. Karim Badawy, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held a bilateral discussion session with Mr. John Chrisman, CEO of the American Apache Company, and his accompanying delegation in the city of New Alamein, where the meeting witnessed a review and exchange of visions regarding plans to»»»

TAP 1h

Over 500 economic stakeholders to attend “One Business Forum” in Tunis on Jan. 20

Tunis, January 19 (TAP) – The Convention Centre in Tunis will host the first edition of the One Business Forum on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, a major event dedicated to promoting private initiative and entrepreneurship.The forum will bring together...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

China's birth rate falls to lowest on record

Beijing, China: China's birth rate plunged last year to its lowest level on record, official data showed on Monday, as its population shrank for a fourth straight year despite efforts to curb the decline. It is now threatened with a demographic crisis after its birth rate halved over the past decad»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Pezeshkian: Any Attack on Supreme Leader “Full Fledged War” with Iranian Nation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Any Attack on Supreme Leader “Full Fledged War” with Iranian Nation 19-01-2026 10:16 AM Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warn»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

China's Economy Grows 5% in 2025, Buoyed by Strong Exports Despite Trump's Tariffs

China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the government said Monday. That was the slowest quarterly growth since late 2022, when China was beginn»»»

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