BBC 7m

'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line

Flames lick around the edges of Omar's passport. "It's burning well," an unseen woman says in Russian in the video. Omar, a 26-year-old Syrian construction worker, had been deployed for about nine months on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine when the clip arrived on his phone. He knew the wo»»»

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Gulf News 7m

'Leave Iran now': US issues advisory for its citizens amid 'escalating' protests

Washington DC: The United States Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday (local time) issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now", warning that protests across the country are "escalating" and could "turn violent", leading to "arrests, injuries and severe disruptions" to daily life. In i»»»

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BBC 8m

Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?

Whether decked in the bright yellow of the ruling party or donning the revolutionary red of the main opposition, young people are dominant among the foot soldiers of Uganda's election campaign. In crowded public grounds and roadside gatherings, young supporters belting out party songs and filming e»»»

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RT 10m

UK plans new missiles for Ukraine capable of striking deep inside Russia

The UK Defense Ministry has announced plans to develop new long-range missiles for Ukraine that would be capable of striking targets deep inside Russian territory. The ministry announced the launch of Project Nightfall on Sunday, an initiative aimed at boosting Ukraine’s strike capabilities. The pl»»»

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Ya Libnan 22m

Meet Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon’s ambassador to the United States – Ya Libnan

Share: Ambassador Nada Hamadeh has been serving in Washington DC since mid June 2025 as the Lebanese ambassador to the United States Ambassador Nada Hamadeh departs the West Wing of the White House after a credentialing ceremony sept 5, 2025 Prior to her diplomatic appointment Ambassador Hamadeh wa»»»

Gulf News 27m

Trump’s clash with the Fed rattles markets. What UAE investors should watch next

Dubai: Financial markets are once again being forced to price politics into monetary policy. The US Justice Department’s move to issue subpoenas to the Federal Reserve has reignited fears about political pressure on the central bank, unsettling currencies, bonds and equities at a time when investor»»»

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BBC 28m

How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

One of Australia's biggest cultural festivals has been left in disarray after a decision to disinvite a prominent Australian-Palestinian writer, triggering a massive backlash and mass exodus from fellow authors. The board of the Adelaide Festival last week said Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a vocal critic»»»

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BBC 29m

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

For almost 16 years, Pippa Begg ran Board Intelligence as co-chief executive with Jennifer Sundberg. Together they grew the business, which provides analysis and services for company boards, and today it employs 200 staff and has big big name clients, including Nationwide, Rolls-Royce and Reckitt. »»»

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UPI 1h

Warmth in the South to be replaced by January chill - UPI.com

The new year had an unseasonably warm start for some parts of the South. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Much colder air is on the way for the southern United States, with temperatures predicted to drop below freezing as far south as Florida, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The cooldown»»»

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UPI 1h

Georgia prison fight leaves 3 prisoners dead - UPI.com

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A fight that broke out at a state prison in Georgia left three prisoners dead and 13 others hospitalized, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said. The violence took place Sunday and also injured a guard, though the extent of their injuries was unknown, WAGA-TV in Atlanta report»»»

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BBC 1h

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-government protests enter a third week. Trump said on social media that the tariff was "effective immediately", without offerin»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Egypt eyes $40 billion annual revenue in massive tourism overhaul

The Egyptian National Narrative for Comprehensive Development has revealed ambitious goals for the country’s tourism sector, aiming to increase tourism revenues to US$40.5 billion by the 2029/2030 fiscal year, RT reported on Sunday. This target is part of Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the National Narrat»»»

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France24 2h

Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, amid concerns that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images. Britain ​will bring ⁠into effect a law criminalising the cre»»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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BNE 2h

Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia

Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “This massive audience foils the saboteurs’ plans and proves a true intention to maintain our country” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “This massive audience foils the saboteurs’ plans and proves a true intention to maintain our country”»»»

Al Manar 2h

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “With their presence, our people have barred the enemy further, adding to the fervor we need in service of our country” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: “With their presence, our people have barred the enemy further, adding to the fervor we need in servic»»»

BBC 2h

Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents

The US state of Minnesota has sued the Trump administration in an attempt to block a surge of federal immigration agents into the state. The lawsuit argues that the deployment amounts to an unconstitutional "federal invasion". Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison said it has upended life for »»»

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France24 2h

'Absence of credible alternatives' has allowed Iranian regime to survive, analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute, says that 'we're seeing a dramatic radicalisation of the protest movement which is ultimately a reaction to the brutality of the regime', adding that the 'absence of credible alternatives' is one of »»»

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France24 2h

Sudan PM announces govt's return to Khartoum from wartime capital Port Sudan

The Sudanese government which had been driven out by war has returned to Khartoum and promises “better services” for the capital's residents, Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday. The army-aligned government had been operating out of its wartime capital of Port Sudan for nearly »»»

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France24 2h

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces high-stakes trial ahead of presidential race

The trial for French far-right party leader Marine Le Pen's appeal of her embezzlement conviction is set to begin on Tuesday. The verdict, expected by summer, could determine whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential election. The three-time candidate currently leads the polls. M»»»

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BBC 2h

Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs

US President Donald Trump has argued there would be a "complete mess" if the Supreme Court were to strike down his tariffs, in remarks that signalled his unease over the impending decision. His post on social media on Monday highlighted how much was at stake in the ruling, which could come as soon »»»

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BBC 2h

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday, the White House has confirmed. The visit comes just weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized in Caracas by US forces. But Trump declined to endorse Machado,»»»

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BNE 2h

Georgian ex-PM jailed for five years after pleading guilty to money laundering

Former Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined GEL1mn (roughly $370,000), after pleading guilty to charges of large-scale money laundering. The conviction marks the »»»

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RT 2h

Zelensky ‘had no cards from day one’ – Trump

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky “has no cards” to negotiate peace with Russia, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump made the remarks in a New York Times interview released in full on Sunday, discussing US mediation efforts. These include a leaked 28-point peace plan envisioning Kiev ceding the rem»»»

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RT 2h

UK believes it can seize any tanker under Russia sanctions – BBC

The British government believes it has found a legal way for its military to seize any vessels in UK waters that it suspects of being part of a so-called ‘shadow fleet’, state broadcaster BBC has reported. The move is expected to target Russia, Iran and Venezuela, all of whom the UK claims use thir»»»

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RT 2h

Beijing slams Trump for citing Russia and China over ‘acquiring’ Greenland

Beijing takes exception to US President Donald Trump’s attempts to use Russia and China as an excuse for his push into the Arctic, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has said. Trump claimed last week that the US must annex Greenland – an autonomous former Danish colony under Copenhagen’»»»

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France24 3h

Republican senator backs move to block Trump's Fed nominees as chairman faces criminal probe

At least two Republican senators have said they will oppose the confirmation of any new nominees to the US Federal Reserve after the Justice Department threatened to indict the central bank's current chairman, Jerome Powell. US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to fire Powell, slammi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QNB ties up with Daman to support community initiatives

Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group and the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (Daman) have announced the signing of a strategic sponsorship agreement aimed at supporting the Authority’s community programmes and initiatives, enhancing engagement with contributors and retirees, and al»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Third Government Communications Forum opens

QNA DOHA The third Government Communications Forum began on Monday with the participation of ministers, decision-makers, and communications and media leaders from government and semi-government entities in the country. The two-day forum underscores the pivotal role of the government communications »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Panel highlights trust as key to sustainable economic growth

QNA Doha During a panel discussion on Monday, the third Government Communications Forum (GCF) explored the role of trust as the infrastructure of sustainable economic growth. General Manager of the Middle East at Dow Jones, and the owner of The Wall Street Journal, Anand Joawn, highlighted that the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Focus on frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation

QNA Doha The third Government Communications Forum held a panel discussion to examine the new frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation. The session offered a glimpse of the Legacy of Light project -an AI‑animated docudrama that explores the life of the distinguished Muslim scholar Muhammad ibn M»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

High-level session highlightsstrategic communication’s role in amplifying national discourse

QNA Doha A high-level session held on Monday as part of the Third Government Communications Forum underscored the pivotal role of government communication in supporting major national initiatives, advancing the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030, and guiding public behaviour. Held under the t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Gazan family recounts harrowing ordeal of war that put humanity on trial

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a narrow corner of a torn displacement tent in southern Gaza, life no longer resembles itself. Faces are pressed together, air is thick with smoke, salt, and blood, and silence weighs heavier than words. There sits Dr Mahmoud Faraj, a professor of law who once lectured on »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoI secures Innovation in Media Campaigns Award

QNA Doha Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Public Relations Department, has won the Innovation in Media Campaigns Award at the Government Communications Office (GCO) Awards during the Government Communications Forum 2026, which saw wide participation from governmental and semi-governme»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Visit Qatar unveils second wave of headliners at 25N51E Music Festival

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced a second wave of headline artists joining the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on January 30 at the iconic Stadium 974. New artists include Feeona and Againstcelebrities on the 25E Main Stage, and AMR and Pierre Fares on the 51N Stage, each cel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Monster Jam shows at Sealine attract over 12,000

tribune news network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the successful conclusion of the Monster Jam shows, held on January 9 and 10, at the Sealine Qatar Racing Club, Mawater Area. The two-hour live motorsport shows delivered a high-energy experience to packed audiences across both days, attracting mo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Bangladeshi ambassador joins volunteers in Al Wakra Beach clean-up

Tribune News Network Doha In an inspiring display of environmental stewardship and community collaboration, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, HE Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan, along with embassy officials and staff, actively participated as volunteers, joining over 120 members from Community Volunteers»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Consulting HAUS guides Snoonu through $245 mnacquisition, marking Qatar’s first billion riyal tech exit

Tribune News Network Doha Consulting HAUS served as the exclusive sell‑side advisor to Snoonu in its landmark acquisition by Jahez Group. By guiding Snoonu through negotiations and positioning the company at more than a billion‑riyal valuation, Consulting HAUS played a pivotal role in securing favo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Khulaifi assures Somali officials of Qatar’s support for national unity

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi on Monday met with Somali President’s Envoy Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia Ali Mohamed Omar. During the meeting, they discussed relations betwee»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QC concludes ‘CompassionateHearts’ initiative in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) concluded its ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The initiative aimed to perform surgeries to repair congenital heart defects in children. The closing ceremony was attended »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

‘Kafi’ economic empowerment project in Syria’s Idlib comes to an end

Tribune News Network Doha The “Kafi” Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Support Project in Idlib concluded with a ceremony held in Saraqib. The event, attended by the head of the Saraqib city and several community leaders, showcased the project’s key activities and phases. The final batch of produ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar takes part in meetings on Arab youth, sports programmes

QNA Cairo The Technical Youth Committee and the Technical Sports Committee, both assisting the Council of Arab Ministers for Youth and Sports, weighed in on a variety of proposals on Arab youth and sports programmes for 2026 during meetings convened at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

HMC and partners pilot genetic programme to enhance cancer prevention

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in partnership with Qatar Foundation (QF), the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has led a pioneering pilot study demonstrating how genetic research can be safely»»»

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