France24 1m

South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon

South Korean prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 2024 declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into chaos. Yoon triggered a political crisis when he announced an end to civilian rule in December 2024 a»»»

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Sana 14m

Syria participates in 16th IRENA General Assembly in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, Jan. 13 (SANA) Syria participated in the 16th session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi, with an official delegation headed by Director General of the National Energy Research Center Engineer Youssef Hassoun. The Ministry of E»»»

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Qatar Tribune 24m

QOC participates in Government Communications Forum 2026

The Qatar Olympic Committee took part in the second day of the Government Communications Forum 2026 through its participation in the panel discussion titled “Sport and Society: From Fan Engagement to Community Impact,” which discussed the role of sport in supporting social development. The session »»»

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Qatar Tribune 24m

India surpasses China to become world’slargest rice producer

Agencies New Delhi India has officially claimed the top global position in rice production, overtaking China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes, marking a historic milestone in the country’s agricultural journey. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the achievement in New»»»

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Qatar Tribune 24m

Savour the sweetness: Pakistan brings its citrus treasures to Al Wakra Old Souq

The Pakistan Citrus Festival commenced at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10, inviting visitors to savour farm-fresh citrus fruits brought directly from Pakistan’s orchards. The festival was inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Muhammad Aamer, in the presence of officials from Souq Waqif »»»

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Qatar Tribune 24m

Pakistan International School Qatar hosts food festival

Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) came alive with colours, flavours, and festive spirit as it hosted an unforgettable Food Festival on Thursday. Students from all wings participated with extraordinary zeal and enthusiasm, transforming the school campus into a lively carnival showcasing cre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 24m

Soulful nights: Sohni Dharti Forum brings Pakistani music to life

Sohni Dharti Forum brought the vibrant spirit of Pakistani culture to life with a mesmerising music event that captivated a packed hall of enthusiasts. The event featured an array of talented performers who delivered soul-stirring ghazals, melodious songs, and energetic qawwali, leaving the audienc»»»

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UPI 26m

House Oversight Committee weighing Bill Clinton contempt charge - UPI.com

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., holds a binder of prepared research after former President Bill Clinton did not appear for a closed-door deposition in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»

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UPI 26m

Trump administration lists Muslim Brotherhood as terrorists - UPI.com

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump holds a meeting with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2. The Treasury and State Department designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations on Tu»»»

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Sana 26m

Mitri: Lebanon rejects any threat to Syria’s security from its territory

Beirut, Jan. 14 (SANA) Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri reiterated his country’s commitment to maintaining the best possible relations with Syria and Lebanon’s rejection to any threat to Syria’s security originating from Lebanese territory. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Mit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Qatar working with mediators to expedite second phase of Gaza ceasefire: Al Ansari

QNA Doha Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed that the State of Qatar is coordinating closely with its mediation partners to expedite the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreeme»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

PM, Japanese FM discuss ways to bolster relations

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Japan eyes broader partnership with Qatar, says official

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Japan is committed to deepening and diversifying strategic partnership with Qatar, Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Jan Kitamura Toshihiro has said.In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the media briefing on Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Lusail Museum Conversations opens at GU-Q with exploration of late Ottoman modernity

Hanane Djoua Doha At Georgetown University in Qatar on Tuesday evening, the late Ottoman Empire emerged not as a distant historical abstraction but as a lens through which to reconsider modernity, identity, and power in the Middle East. The occasion marked the inaugural lecture of Lusail Museum Con»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

QF and Qatar Museums partner to enrich knowledge within ‘Rasekh’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Museums, reflecting both parties’ commitment to strengthening national partnerships and supporting the development of an education and knowledge ecosystem rooted in Qatar’s local context. The agreement was sig»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Qatar to host joint tactical exercise of GCC security agencies

QNA Doha Under the patronage of HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar is set to host the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf Securi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Qatar University hosts 10th Meeting of Student Advisory Councils in GCC countries

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) hosted the 10th Meeting of the Student Advisory Councils in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with the participation of representatives from student councils at universities across the GCC. The meeting aimed to strengthen Gulf student dialogue»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Qatar Charity team visits Pakistan to support orphans, vulnerable families

Tribune News Network Doha A high-level delegation from Qatar Charity (QC), comprising valued donors and sponsors, recently visited Pakistan to review the living conditions of sponsored orphans and vulnerable families and to assess their priority humanitarian needs. The visit reaffirms Qatar Charity»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Qatar’s ambassador joins diplomatic talks with Lebanon’s PM and Quintet envoys

Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani took part in a meeting with Prime Minister of Lebanon Dr Nawaf Salam, alongside ambassadors representing the Quintet Committee. The talks focused on the latest political and security developments in Lebanon and the wider region.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

QA Group reinforces its support to QCS

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group employees in Doha and outstations came together for the annual “Think Pink” legacy campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focused on education, wellbeing and meaningful community contribution.Now in its tenth year, this year’s efforts brought emplo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

QC winds up ‘Compassionate Hearts’ 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 37m

HMC’s Specialist Sarcopenia Clinic sees 83% rise in number of patients in 2025

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar’s population continues to age, the Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital is playing a vital role in helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent. A total of 641 older adults have been treated at the specialist Sarcopenia Clinic since opening in 2023,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

QSTP x Merck FemTech Accelerator to advance women’s health innovation

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the launch of the QSTP x Merck FemTech Accelerator, a dedicated accelerator designed to support deep tech and impact driven »»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Environment minister launches State of the Environment Report in Qatar 2025

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie launched the State of the Environment Report for the State of Qatar 2025 on Tuesday. The report dealt with the current environmental conditions in Qatar, highlighting key challenges and achievement»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

US welcomes Qatar’s signing of Pax Silica Declaration

Tribune News Network Doha The United States has welcomed Qatar’s signing of the Pax Silica Declaration, describing it as a historic milestone for regional and global economic integration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the two countries affirmed a shared geopolitical consensus that economic secu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Qatar committed to multilateral work in promoting peace: Shura deputy speaker

QNA Doha Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has affirmed that Qatar’s hosting of the 298th session of the IPU Executive Committee comes within its firm approach, under the leadership of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to support multilatera»»»

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Qatar Tribune 37m

Japan eyes broader partnership with Qatar, says official

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Japan is committed to deepening and diversifying strategic partnership with Qatar, Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Jan Kitamura Toshihiro has said.In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the media briefing on Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu»»»

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UPI 38m

Watch: Bear evicted from California crawlspace may have found a new home - UPI.com

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A bear that was finally evicted from underneath a California house after several months may have found a new home underneath another house nearby. The bear, which had been visiting Ken Johnson's Altadena home since at least April, was finally evicted from the crawlspace underneath »»»

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UPI 38m

Watch: Goat joins mystery monkeys on the loose in Missouri - UPI.com

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in Missouri said the multiple monkeys on the loose in St. Louis have been joined by a wayward goat -- and attempts to find the animals are being hampered by AI. The St. Louis Department of Health confirmed a black and white goat has been seen wandering loose in the same»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Mirbud has contract for renovation of Wroclaw buildings into residences for PLN 48.59 mln net

Mirbud has concluded a contract with Apsys Stawowa for the reconstruction of a complex of buildings into a complex of multi-family residential buildings and the construction of a new residential investment at ul. Stawowa in Wrocław, the company said. The value of the contract is PLN 48.59 mln net. »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Matexi Poland to sell 400 apartments in ‘26 compared to 362 in ‘25

Matexi Polska increased its sales in 2025, signing 362 developer contracts, up about 14% y/y. The company delivered 439 apartments to customers, a 55% rise compared with 2024. Sales were concentrated in Warsaw (262 units) and Kraków (100). CEO Mirosław Bednarek described 2025 as challenging, noting»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Ronson sold 192 premises, handed over 133 in Q4 ‘25

Ronson Development reported solid operating results in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company sold 192 apartments and delivered 133 units to customers during the quarter. Sales were led by the Ursus Centralny, Między Drzewami and Zielono Mi projects, while most handovers took place in Zielono Mi, »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Modular construction market will grow to PLN 7.2 bln by 2030

According to a report by PMR Market Experts (Hume’s Institute), the value of Poland’s modular construction market is expected to rise to PLN 4.6 bln in 2025 from PLN 4.4 bln in 2024, and could reach PLN 7.2 bln by 2030. After a slight 1.3% y/y decline in 2024, growth is set to resume, supported by »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Government adopts deregulation project for investment funds

Poland’s Council of Ministers has adopted a draft amendment to the laws governing investment funds and trading in financial instruments, continuing the government’s deregulatory agenda, according to the Ministry of Finance. The reform removes the obligation for non-public closed-end investment fund»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Economist: correlation between AI and unemployment unmistakable

Rising concerns about technological unemployment now have some empirical backing: countries that are more intensive users of artificial intelligence have recently seen faster increases in unemployment, particularly since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. This pattern is visible in Scandinavia and»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 40m

Robots replacing people in Polish Investment Zone

Companies managing Poland’s special economic zones recorded a strong year under the Polska Strefa Inwestycji. In 2025, they issued 646 support decisions — one of the best results in recent years — and declared investment outlays rose to PLN 22 billion. Major projects included data centers, battery »»»

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BBC 53m

More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'

More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was "on its way". The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that it had so far confirmed »»»

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Al Manar 59m

Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Our forces will deliver a decisive and crushing response to any aggression that targets the Iranian people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Our forces will deliver a decisive and crushing response to any »»»

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It’s Lebanon’s, Not Israel’s Foreign Minister!: Hezbollah Lawmaker Calls on President, PM to Take Measures

It is unprecedented that a foreign minister in the government of a certain country grants its enemy a pretext to attack it. However, the militiaman Youssef Rajji, who has always voiced pride in being a member of the Lebanese Forces Party involved in slaughtering the Lebanese civilians and serviceme»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Arabia signs MoUs on mineral resources cooperation with Chile, Canada, Brazil

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia signed three international memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in the field of mineral resources with Chile, Canada, and Brazil. The signings took place on the sidelines of the Fifth International Ministerial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Mining Affairs, ho»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Let's admire it together: Lake Balaton has frozen over for the first time in 9 years - VIDEO

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UPI 1h

Report: U.S. greenhouse gas emissions growing faster than economy - UPI.com

For the first time in three years U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, climbing by 2.4% as federal policy shifts back to fossil fuels. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- For the first time in three years annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased, climbi»»»

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France24 1h

Clintons refuse to testify in Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt charges

Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to testify in a Republican-controlled congressional committee's investigation into convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, accusing Republican chair James Comer of leading a partisan campaign against them.  Former US President Bill Clinton and former Sec»»»

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UPI 1h

Peruvian transport workers announce strike to protest violence - UPI.com

A woman wears a headband that reads "Enough of the violence," as she participates in a transporters' demonstration in Lima, Peru, in April. A massive transport workers' strike in Lima and its neighboring province of Callao paralyzed the Peruvian capital, which was declared under a state of emergenc»»»

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France24 1h

'Little appetite for regime change’: Trump offers 'help' for Iran's protesters, but what can he do?

US President Donald Trump told Iranian protesters on Tuesday that “help is on its way” as he weighed options to punish Tehran for its brutal crackdown. As the threat of military action looms, analysts say Trump's inclination for one-off strikes means he&»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kuwait, Italy sign military cooperation agreement

Rome: Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah, who is visiting Italy, signed a military cooperation agreement on Tuesday. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation, coordination, and the exchange of expertise in various »»»

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UPI 1h

‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams dies of cancer at 68 - UPI.com

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic, has died after a months-long battle with prostate cancer, his family announced Tuesday. Adams announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May and said then that he had only months left to live. "Unfortunately, this isn't good news. He»»»

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BBC 1h

Workers recover 15,000 crabs after lorry crashes into field

About 15,000 escaped crabs have been recovered after the truck they were travelling in tipped into a field in Inishowen, County Donegal. The crustaceans, which were worth about €60,000 (£52,000) and bound for shops and restaurants in Portugal, spilled from aluminium containers after the crash near »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Gas prices rising sharply in Europe

European gas prices have surged sharply, rising by more than 7%, driven by forecasts of colder weather over the next two weeks in both Europe and Asia. Benchmark gas contracts in Amsterdam (ICE Dutch TTF) climbed to €32.40 per MWh, marking a 14% increase over the last three sessions. Analysts warn »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Microsoft to stop supporting Office Lens permanently

Washington: Microsoft announced that it will permanently stop supporting the Office Lens app, known as Microsoft Lens, on iOS and Android. The company stated that it will remove the app from the App Store and Google Play on February 9 and will no longer be operational on March 9. This comes followi»»»

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