Gulf News 1m

Why Kuwait’s weather is turning unsettled this weekend

Dubai: Kuwait is set to see scattered rainfall and unsettled weather over the weekend, starting from Friday evening, with conditions expected to stabilise gradually from Monday, the Meteorological Department said. Dharar Al Ali, Acting Director of the department, said the country is currently under»»»

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Kathimerini 3m

Six arrested near Thessaloniki for dumping waste, including recyclables

Police in northern Greece said Thursday they have arrested six people – including two from plastic recycling companies – suspected of involvement in illegally dumping waste in an environmentally sensitive area near Thessaloniki for up to six years. A police statement said the crackdown followed the»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Sharjah Islamic Bank posts strong profit growth, proposes higher dividend

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has reported a 26 per cent rise in net profit for 2025 and proposed a higher cash dividend and a capital increase, underscoring strong growth across its core businesses. Net profit after tax climbed to Dh1.32 billion, up from Dh1.05 billion in 2024, the bank said, support»»»

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Albanian Daily News 5m

Albanian Prime Minister Criticizes SPAK, Defends Tirana Mayor Veliaj

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday launched fresh criticism against Albania’s Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), accusing prosecutors of holding Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj in detention without evidence. Speaking from the floor of parliament in a tense situation, Rama came to Veliaj’s defense, c»»»

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UPI 9m

Trump restarts peace dialogue with Zelensky, sends Witkoff to Moscow - UPI.com

After delivering his special address to global political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump redoubled his focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, summoning Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky to Davos for talks and dispatching Steve Witkoff, h»»»

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BNE 10m

COMMENT: As election draws near policy and contenders shape Bangladesh’s political landscape

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

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BNE 10m

COMMENT: As election draws near policy and contenders shape Bangladesh’s political landscape

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

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BNE 10m

Iranian presidential aide apologises for internet shutdown as businesses face continued disruptions

Iran's executive vice president apologised for the internet shutdown, saying the government suffers the most from connectivity disruptions, while acknowledging that maintaining the blackout indefinitely is impossible. Iran»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

COMMENT: As election draws near policy and contenders shape Bangladesh’s political landscape

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

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BNE 10m

Baltics to play key role in major EV charging expansion backed by €35mn EIB loan

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

Baltics to play key role in major EV charging expansion backed by €35mn EIB loan

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

Baltics to play key role in major EV charging expansion backed by €35mn EIB loan

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

MOL shares hit seven-year high after Russia agrees to sell NIS stake

Shares of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL surged to their highest level since 2007 after Russia agreed to sell its majority stake in Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS) to MOL on January 19.  MOL’s stock reached a 52-»»»

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BNE 10m

EU auditors say €23.8bn Rail Baltica project will miss 2030 deadline, final completion date uncertain

The long-delayed and increasingly costly Rail Baltica project will not be completed by 2030 as previously planned, and there is no final deadline for finishing the full rail line, the European Court of Auditors said on its website on January 19. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

Baltics to play key role in major EV charging expansion backed by €35mn EIB loan

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

PM Mickoski says 4iG to invest over €100mn in North Macedonia's third mobile operator

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said on January 21 that the second day of his participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos began with a meeting with the owner of Hungary’s 4iG Group, the company that has secured the licence to launch the country’s third mobile network oper»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

Baltics to play key role in major EV charging expansion backed by €35mn EIB loan

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

MOL shares hit seven-year high after Russia agrees to sell NIS stake

Shares of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL surged to their highest level since 2007 after Russia agreed to sell its majority stake in Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS) to MOL on January 19.  MOL’s stock reached a 52-»»»

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BNE 10m

Bulgaria takes 10% stake in Black Sea oil and gas exploration consortium

Bulgaria has acquired a 10% stake in the consortium exploring for oil and natural gas in the Han Asparuh offshore block in the Black Sea, the government and project partners said on January 21. The move gives the state a d»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

Zelenskiy scrambles to get to Davos for Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10m

MOL shares hit seven-year high after Russia agrees to sell NIS stake

Shares of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL surged to their highest level since 2007 after Russia agreed to sell its majority stake in Oil Industry of Serbia (NIS) to MOL on January 19.  MOL’s stock reached a 52-»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Explained: Why Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is drawing global attention

US President Donald Trump has formally launched a new international body called the Board of Peace, unveiling it at the World Economic Forum in Davos amid sharp global attention and mixed reactions from US allies. Initially conceived as a mechanism to oversee the Israel–Hamas ceasefire in Gaza, the»»»

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Al Manar 11m

From Destruction to Solidarity: The Scene a Day After Israeli Aggression on South Lebanon

A day after the Israeli aggression struck residential areas across south Lebanon, the scale of destruction becomes fully visible, as scenes of social solidarity unfold sending a clear message to the friend and foe alike that the people of Lebanon do not bow to aggression, but respond with unity, re»»»

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Novinite 11m

Bulgaria Approves U.S. NSM Coastal Missile System, Steps Up Naval Defense

After months of unexplained delay, the Council of Ministers on Wednesday cleared a key investment project for the Bulgarian Armed Forces, giving the green light for the purchase of modern coastal anti-ship missile systems. The acquisition will be carried out through an intergovernmental agreement w»»»

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RT 12m

The EU is addicted to American economic punishment

An American think-tank has some bad news for Europe. Just as the continent tries to wriggle free from an abusive relationship with Washington, it turns out they’ve never been more dependent on their tormentor. “EU risks new energy dependence as U.S. could supply 80% of its LNG imports by 2030,” bla»»»

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RT 12m

Fyodor Lukyanov: Greenland is exposing the truth about NATO

“What we are about to do here is a neighborly act. We are like a group of householders, living in the same locality, who decide to express their community of interests by entering into a formal association for their mutual self-protection.” That was US President Harry Truman on April 4, 1949, at th»»»

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RT 12m

Trump claims NATO-backed Greenland deal on the table

US President Donald Trump has said that a NATO-backed framework for US military use of Greenland is now on the table, following discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Trump added that the proposal, which needs to be approved by Denmark, would be beneficial to the entire military bloc. »»»

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RT 12m

Denmark not invited to Trump ‘peace board’ – Politico

Denmark was not among the nations to be offered a seat on US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’, Politico reported Thursday. Copenhagen previously rebuffed the American leader’s bid to purchase Greenland. Washington announced that the official launch of the panel would take place on»»»

rt.com
Dailynews Hungary 12m

What happens to your body if you fall into the icy, fast-flowing Danube from a Budapest bridge

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! ENHRNLFRJARORUEST»»»

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Libya Herald 13m

Assigning a tracking company for Libya’s imported cargo could eliminate Letters of Credit fraud: Attorney General Al-Sour

Speaking about corruption in Libya’s Letters of Credit file, in an interview with Istanbul-based Libyan satellite TV channel, Libya Al-Ahrar, Libya’s Attorney General Sideeg Al-Sour said: – Assigning a specialized company to track supply chains could eliminate irregularities in the letters of credi»»»

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Naharnet 15m

Report: Army about to finalize national security strategy

The Lebanese Army is preparing the national security strategy that President Joseph Aoun had pledged to devise in his inaugural speech, a media report said. The army is preparing it through “a specialized committee that is utilizing diverse expertise,” the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Thurs»»»

BNE 22m

PM Mickoski says 4iG to invest over €100mn in North Macedonia's third mobile operator

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said on January 21 that the second day of his participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos began with a meeting with the owner of Hungary’s 4iG Group, the company that has secured the licence to launch the country’s third mobile network oper»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 22m

Baltics to play key role in major EV charging expansion backed by €35mn EIB loan

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 22m

Serbia buys flying cars in Archer Aviation deal at Davos

Serbia signed a partnership agreement with US electric aircraft maker Archer Aviation on January 20 to introduce air taxi services, reviving President Aleksandar Vucic’s vision of introducing flying cars in Belgrade ahead of the specialised Expo 2027. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 23m

Zelenskiy scrambles to get to Davos for Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

intellinews.com
BBC 25m

What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

US President Donald Trump has announced that there is a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland". The statement came as a surprise after days of mounting tensions, culminating with a threat to impose economic sanctions on eight close US allies which have opposed his plans to seize the»»»

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Kathimerini 27m

State of emergency declared in flood-hit Glyfada

A state of emergency has been declared for the Municipality of Glyfada on Athens’ southern coast in the wake of a destructive storm on Wednesday that caused the death of a 56-year-old pedestrian who was swept up in a flood and trapped under a car. According to a decision by the Interior Ministry on»»»

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BBC 37m

Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show

UK government borrowing fell sharply last month, due to more income from taxes and higher National Insurance Contributions outweighing spending, figures show. In December government borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £11.6bn, the Office for National Statistics (»»»

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The Barents Observer 37m

France strengthens military partnership with the Nordics amid rising Arctic tensions

A visit by France’s Chief of Defence to northern Sweden showcases how Europe now strengthens Arctic military cooperation. The mid-winter visit by France’s Chief of Defence, General Fabien Mandon, to Norrbotten Air Wing (F 21) at Kallax air base in Luleå came in the shadow of attentions as Donald Tr»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Korean tourist speaks out on Bengaluru airport assault

Dubai: A Korean woman tourist who was sexually assaulted at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has spoken publicly about her ordeal, describing how a man she believed to be an airport official exploited her trust and abused his position, NDTV reported. Kim Sung Kyung, who has consented to»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Rafah crossing to open 'in both directions' next week: Gaza administrator

Davos, Switzerland: The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will reopen in both directions next week, the newly-appointed administrator of the Palestinian territory said Thursday at the launch of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The reopening of the crossing is part of»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

QMC highlights Qatar's efforts to enhance role of media in addressing various issues

Cairo: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in several meetings held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, in preparation for the 104th regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media and the 22nd session of the Executive Bureau of the»»»

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Gulf News 49m

IAAPA Expo Middle East set for Abu Dhabi debut

Abu Dhabi: The UAE capital will host the IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026 for the first time, marking a major milestone for the region’s attractions and leisure industry. The premier global trade show and conference will take place from March 30 to April 2, 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Cent»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to be crowned global style icon at Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards

Dubai: Global icon Shah Rukh Khan will be honoured with the 'Global Style Icon' award at the upcoming Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards. Scheduled to take place from January 29 to 30, 2026, the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion will transform the shopping destination into a two-day celebration of fashi»»»

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Kathimerini 51m

Cretan beach scum linked with recent storms

Pictures published Thursday show a beach near the town of Paleochora in southern Crete covered with thick white foam, in what local media said was a natural event linked with recent storms. The deposit on the beach of Krios was left behind by large waves that pounded the area Wednesday as most of G»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 51m

Bulgarian PM, Foreign Minister Congratulate Nickolay Mladenov on Election as High Representative for Gaza

Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and outgoing Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev congratulated Nickolay Mladenov on his election as High Representative for Gaza, the Government Information Service reported Thursday. The three spoke in Davos before the establishment of the US Preside»»»

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Tanjug 52m

Vucic, Orban meet in Davos to discuss energy security

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban in Davos on Thursday to discuss impressions from World Economic Forum 2026 and energy security issues. "Everything is easier with friends. As always, a cordial and friendly meeting with Viktor Orban, with whom I briefly e»»»

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Gulf News 52m

AppliedAI secures Mubadala backing

Abu Dhabi: AppliedAI, the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence startup focused on regulated industries, has secured new investment from Mubadala Investment Company and Arbor Ventures to accelerate global expansion of its enterprise platform, Opus. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

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BBC 55m

Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's Syria

President Ahmed al-Sharaa has made significant advances in his efforts to unify a deeply fractured Syria, reclaiming large swathes of territory in the north-east that had been under the control of a Kurdish-led militia alliance for more than a decade. What happens next will be a test for a governme»»»

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