Kathimerini 5m

Four girls to face criminal prosecution for assault

Four teenage girls are to face criminal prosecution for dangerous bodily harm following the assault of a 15-year-old girl in the central Athens district of Agios Panteleimonas. Three parents are also being prosecuted on charges of neglecting the supervision of minors. According to the police, the v»»»

ekathimerini.com
The Peninsula 6m

US diplomats visit Caracas to eye reopening embassy: official

Washington: Senior US diplomats travelled Friday to Caracas to look at reopening the embassy shuttered since 2019, following Washington's overthrow of leader Nicolas Maduro, a US official said. John McNamara, the top US diplomat in neighboring Colombia, and other personnel "traveled to Caracas to c»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

Massive methane plumes queer Trump’s Venezuelan oil fields revival plans

Massive methane emissions from Venezuela’s decaying oil infrastructure are raising alarms among energy analysts and threatening to derail efforts by the Trump administration to restart heavy crude production in the country after Operation Maduro on January 3 effectively put Washington in charge of »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

OUTLOOK Brazil 2026

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

OUTLOOK Brazil 2026

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

Massive methane plumes queer Trump’s Venezuelan oil fields revival plans

Massive methane emissions from Venezuela’s decaying oil infrastructure are raising alarms among energy analysts and threatening to derail efforts by the Trump administration to restart heavy crude production in the country after Operation Maduro on January 3 effectively put Washington in charge of »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

OUTLOOK Brazil 2026

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

OUTLOOK Brazil 2026

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EXPLAINER: Iran protests build on decade of economic strain and social unrest

These latest protests in Iran build on nearly a decade of recurring unrest driven by economic collapse, anger over political repression and a growing rejection of the Islamic Republic's social controls, especially compulsory hijab rules. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

OUTLOOK Turkey 2026

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual TURKEY OUTLOOK 2026. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

OUTLOOK Turkey 2026

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intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9m

Ukraine exports over 11mn cubic metres of biomethane to EU in debut year

Ukraine exported more than 11.2mn cubic metres of biomethane to the EU in 2025 in the debut year of the business, UBN reported on January 9. The shipments represent the first-ever exports of Ukrainian-produced biomethane, »»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 11m

GDRFA Dubai joins ‘Blue Connect’ platform

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has taken part in the “Blue Connect” digital platform, launched alongside virtual New Year celebrations for the workforce, reflecting its continued focus on digital innovation and people-centred services. The participa»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 13m

EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition

The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 14m

Ukraine exports over 11mn cubic metres of biomethane to EU in debut year

Ukraine exported more than 11.2mn cubic metres of biomethane to the EU in 2025 in the debut year of the business, UBN reported on January 9. The shipments represent the first-ever exports of Ukrainian-produced biomethane, »»»

intellinews.com
DW 14m

Greenland minister rejects US overtures to buy the territory – DW – 01/09/2026

BusinessEuropeGreenland minister rejects US overtures to buy the territorySteven BeardsleyAs the US increases its overtures and threats, Greenland's minister for mining told DW that it needs to be treated as a partner, and stressed that Greenlanders will decide the fate of their resources. https://»»»

dw.com
Kuna 17m

Health minister inaugurates 2nd int'l Dasman diabetes conf.

KUWAIT, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi opened on Friday the second international Dasman diabetes conference, as part of the ministry's commitment to developing healthcare and boosting prevention.In his augural speech, Al-Awadhi said that holding this session came to proceed »»»

Tanjug 17m

Djuric: I believe Srpska will continue to develop, preserve its integrity

BELGRADE - Congratulating the leadership and the people of Republika Srpska on January 9, Republika Srpska Day, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Friday he believed Srpska would continue to grow and develop while preserving its integrity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. "I extend my heartfelt congratul»»»

tanjug.rs
Gulf News 23m

Will Smith in Dubai: Oscar winner wants Shah Rukh Khan to cast him in a Bollywood film

Will Smith has a message for Bollywood’s biggest superstar: cast me. Walking the red carpet in Dubai for the Middle East premiere of National Geographic’s Pole to Pole with Will Smith, the Hollywood icon revealed that he has been quietly building friendships in India’s film industry — and that a Sh»»»

gulfnews.com
Kathimerini 29m

Two arrested in Athens with more than 45 kilos of cannabis

Athens police from the DIAS motorcycle unit arrested two foreign nationals, aged 32 and 33, on Wednesday for transporting and possessing drugs in the Omonia area. Officers stopped the suspects in a suspicious vehicle, where they found €14,455 and a suitcase containing more than 45 kilograms of cann»»»

ekathimerini.com
UPI 29m

Trump to meet with Machado, says he would accept her Nobel Prize - UPI.com

Maria Corina Machado is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump next week. File Photo by Paul Treadway/UPI | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Donald Trump next week and said he would accept her Nobel Peace Prize. Machado »»»

upi.com
Sputnik 30m

Putin's Envoy Slams Kallas for Her Oreshnik Blunder

Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has taunted top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas about the stark reality of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile's capabilities in a recent post on X. Dmitriev reacted to Kallas’ statement that "EU countries must dig deeper into their air-defense stocks" followi»»»

sputniknews.com
France24 30m

Scoop - Was mainstream media manufacturing consent for the US attack against Venezuela?

On January 3, US special forces carried out a raid on Venezuela's capital Caracas, seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. US President Donald Trump later said that the United States would "run" the country, leaving Venezuela in a state of uncertainty over its political and economic future. »»»

france24.com
France24 30m

Trump to receive Colombian president Gustavo Petro in Washington

In a post on social media, Trump said: "It was a great honor to speak with the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who called to explain the situation of drugs and other disagreements that we have had. I appreciated his call and tone, and look forward to meeting him in the near future." Petro des»»»

france24.com
France24 36m

Eye on Africa - US detains Ghana's fugitive former finance minister

In tonight's edition: Ghana's fugitive ex-finance minister is held by ICE in the US. Also, ahead of elections, Uganda's security forces are accused of using violence against the opposition. And as AFCON ramps up for the quarter-finals, we take the temperature of the story so far and look ahead to w»»»

france24.com
France24 37m

President Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal

President Emmanuel Macron says France will vote against the European Union's trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after farmers rolled into Paris on tractors in a show of anger against the pact. "France will vote against signing the agreement," he said on X, a day before member states were»»»

france24.com
France24 39m

Khamenei says Iran 'will not back down' in face of 'saboteurs'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday accused protesters of acting ‍on behalf of US President Donald Trump and warned that Tehran would not tolerate "saboteurs" acting as "mercenaries for foreigners" after demonstrators held the biggest nationwide protests in nearly two weeks.»»»

france24.com
Kuna 41m

Syria's pres.: Kurds are integral part of Syrian people

IRBIL, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa emphasized Friday that Kurds are an integral part of the Syrian people and his government is committed to defending their rights.This came in a phone call with leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Masoud Barzani.During the call, they revi»»»

Kathimerini 41m

Milka chocolate products recalled over missing allergen label

The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has ordered the immediate recall of two Milka chocolate products after inspections found that the allergen hazelnut paste was not listed on the Greek-language packaging. The affected products are the 100-gram Milka Oreo Chocolate with a Best Before date of June 24»»»

ekathimerini.com
UPI 41m

Cuba enters phase of greater vulnerability after Maduro’s capture - UPI.com

Hundreds of people gather in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana in mid-December amid escalating tensions with the United States, which has deployed military assets in Caribbean waters. The demonstrators also pledged support for now-arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Photo by Ernesto Mastr»»»

upi.com
UPI 41m

Meta makes nuclear energy deals to power AI computing system in Ohio - UPI.com

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attends a dinner hosted by President Donald Trump with U.S. tech leaders at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 4. Meta announced deals with three nuclear energy providers Friday to power its AI data centers in Ohio. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo J»»»

upi.com
BBC 41m

Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response

Tehran has witnessed its largest anti-government demonstrations in decades, as protests swept through dozens of districts across the capital and its wider metropolitan area of nearly 16 million people. For several hours there on Thursday night, security forces appeared unusually restrained. In area»»»

bbc.com
France24 1h

EU countries greenlight Mercosur trade deal, overriding France

A majority of the European Union's 27 nations overrode France and backed a long-delayed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers. If approved by the European Parliament, the deal will create a vast market of more»»»

france24.com
France24 1h

Switzerland honours victims of deadly NYE fire as bar owner taken into custody

Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Friday said the country had been left "devastated" by the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 40 people during a memoriam service on Friday. Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the bar Le Constellation where the tragedy took place, was taken into custody aft»»»

france24.com
France24 1h

'Forgotten' French farmers seek justice as they mobilise for fair trade, ecology and local produce

President Emmanuel Macron says France will vote against the European Union's trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after farmers rolled into Paris on tractors in a show of anger against the pact. Yet EU nations are still expected to approve the bloc's largest ever free trade accord. Alison »»»

france24.com
Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mohammed attends 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy. Also Read: 1 Billion Followers Summ»»»

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