France's Macron vows to speed up social media ban for under-15s
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to fast-track legislation banning social media use for children under 15, aiming for implementation by September. The move follows Australia's recent ban on under-16s using popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Macron also supports a»»»
Underage hackers who threatened bomb blasts and murders arrested in Hungarian-Romanian operation - video
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Under Amir's directives, Qatar supports Lebanon with over $434 mn
DOHA: Under the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the State of Qatar announced the provision of development and humanitarian support to the Republic of Lebanon, with a total value of $434,248,000, benefiting more than 1.5 million people, through the Qatar Fund for»»»
Mexican influencer reappears in church after four days kidnapped in Culiacán - UPI.com
The Mexican content creator Nicole Pardo Medina, known online as “La Nicholette,” reappeared publicly over the weekend at a church in Culiacán. File Photo by Ulises Ruiz Basurto/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Mexican content creator Nicole Pardo Medina, known online as "La Nicholette," reappeared publicl»»»
Sudan’s Military Says It Breaks RSF’s Siege of a Key Town
Sudan’s military said Monday it has broken a siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on a key town in the central Kordofan region during the country's civil war. In a statement, the military said it had opened a route leading to Dilling town in South Kordofan province, which the RSF »»»
Behind the badge: Dubai Police podcast returns with season five
Dubai Police will launch the first episode of the fifth season of the Dubai Police Podcast on Tuesday at 10am, continuing its efforts to enhance public security awareness and strengthen communication with the community through digital platforms. Produced by the General Department of Community Happi»»»
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of "plotting to overthrow the government" of President Bola Tinubu last year, an armed forces' statement has said. Sixteen officers were arrested last October after what were described as "acts of indiscipline and b»»»
Minister of Municipality participates in opening of Future Real Estate Forum 2026 in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has participated in the opening of the fifth edition of the "Future Real Estate Forum 2026," held under the theme "Expanding Horizons: Real Estate Thriving," in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from January 26 to»»»
Transport operators block exit terminal at Horgos border crossing in protest against EU rules
HORGOS - Freight transport operators on Monday blocked both ramps of an exit terminal at the Horgos crossing on Serbia's border with Hungary in protest against the EU's Entry Exit System (EES). The entry freight terminal will be blocked from midnight, a Tanjug reporter said. Passenger traffic is un»»»
Petkovic meets with German ambassador, MFA official
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad and deputy head of the German MFA's department for the Western Balkans Matthias Conrad on Monday to point out the extremely difficult position of Kosovo-Metohij»»»
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier as Iran Warns Against Attack
A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests. A US-based rights group said on Monday that it h»»»
Iran Urges Wounded Protesters to Seek Hospital Care as Arrest Reports Spark Alarm
Iran's health ministry on Monday urged those injured in recent protests to go to hospital, after rights groups reported that security forces have been detaining demonstrators wounded in a violent crackdown. Protests broke out in late December over economic grievances, but turned into a mass movemen»»»
EU launches probe of Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualised deepfake images
The European Commission on Monday opened an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok over its production of explicit deepfake images. Grok, which is integrated into social media platform X, has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks as it has complied with user requests to produce realistic se»»»
Italy Declares State of Emergency After Storms in Southern Regions
Italy's government on Monday declared a state of emergency for southern regions battered by a violent storm last week, pledging swift financial aid to rebuild roads and businesses hit by the severe weather. Relentless rain, powerful winds and waves as high as nine meters (30 ft) battered Sicily, Sa»»»
The Rafah Crossing Is Gaza’s Lifeline to the World and Could Open Soon
Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which is Gaza’s lifeline and only gateway to the outside world that wasn’t controlled by Israel before the war. The opening is expected after Israel on Monday announced that the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, Ran G»»»
‘Keep Dreaming’: NATO Chief Says Europe Can’t Defend Itself without US
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Monday Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland. US President Donald Trump roiled the transatlantic alliance by threatening to seize the autonomous Danish territo»»»
Latin America waiting: What’s next for the EU-Mercosur deal?
PoliticsLatin AmericaLatin America waiting: What’s next for the EU-Mercosur deal?Marie JoslynThe European Commission eyes pushing the bloc’s biggest ever trade deal ahead without the European Parliament’s okay ― for now. https://p.dw.com/p/57UI6After more than two decades of negotiations, the Merco»»»
MP Ayman Nagra elected Chair of Arab Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs and National Security
Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - Ayman Nagra, Vice President of the Arab Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs and National Security, was elected President of the Committee during the ordinary session of the Arab Parliament held in...»»»
No Japan trip needed: Cherry blossoms finally bloom in Baguio
Dubai: The Baguio Country Club (BCC) has recorded the first flowering of its sakura trees this January, marking a rare horticultural milestone seven years after the saplings were first planted in the Philippine summer capital. The appearance of the delicate pink blossoms follows years of careful nu»»»
China says Canada deal does not target the US after Trump tariff threat
Chinese officials said a recent trade agreement with Canada is not meant to undercut other countries, after Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian products if Canada finalises the "deal" with Beijing. "It does not target any third party," China's foreign ministry spokesperson Gu»»»
ISTANBUL BLOG: Erdogan’s son (and likely successor?) Bilal barred from entering Israel
Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism has prevented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son, Bilal, from entering Israel, the Israeli government stated on January 21 in a press release. »»»
Qatar announces aid package to help Lebanon’s ailing electricity, refugee return - UPI.com
BEIRUT, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi announced on Monday a comprehensive aid package for Lebanon, including hundreds of millions of dollars for its ailing electricity sector and support for the return of Syrian refugees to their co»»»
Uzbekistan's President awards QOC President with Uzbek Olympic Committee's Order of Honor
Tashkent: The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Dr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani the Order of Honour of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan, in recogn»»»
MOCI convenes inaugural forum to discuss auditors' encountered challenges
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) organized the inaugural Forum to discuss the challenges facing auditors, bringing together a contingent of specialists and experts in the field of accounting and auditing, as well as representatives of MOCI and professional and academic enti»»»
'Aircraft Upside Down': Chilling audio emerges after fatal US snowstorm plane crash
PORTLAND, Maine: The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine’s Bangor International Airport. The Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at a»»»
Heavy storms forecast across Greece as severe weather causes flooding in Attica
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been affecting much of Greece, with the Athens National Observatory and Meteo meteorological service warning that some areas may see hail. The storms began in western Greece and are spreading eastward, reaching central Greece, southern and eastern Peloponnese, Evia»»»
Agreement signed on relocation of European Aquatics headquarters to Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Sports Zoran Gajic and European Aquatics (EA) President Antonio Silva signed on Monday an agreement on a relocation of the EA headquarters to Belgrade. Gajic said the relocation was a major feat for Serbian sports and Serbia. "This is important for our country's globa»»»
US carrier closes in as Iran allies warn of war
Dubai: Two Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East are signalling their willingness to launch new attacks, likely trying to back Iran on Monday as tensions rise over the US military buildup and President Donald Trump’s threats of action over Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Yem»»»
House of MAGA: As Trump seeks to fortify constituency, is he 'losing the rest of America'?
Delano D'Souza welcomes Todd Belt, Professor and Director of the Political Management Program at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management. In the wake of Alex Pretti’s killing by ICE agents in Minneapolis, the Trump administration is no longer controlling the narrative»»»
In implementation of Amir’s directives, Qatar supports Lebanon with over $434 million
Doha, Qatar: Under the directives of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the State of Qatar announced the provision of development and humanitarian support to the sisterly Lebanese Republic, with a total value of USD 434,248,000, benefiting more than 1.5 million people, through the Qatar F»»»
DFI announces 57 projects from 46 countries for 2025 fall grants cycle
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) has marked a major milestone in its global mission to champion independent cinema, announcing the recipients of its 2025 Fall Grants Cycle while surpassing 1,000 supported projects worldwide since the programme's inception. The 2025 Fall Grants Cycle supports »»»
Syria: How Damascus tries to secure newly controlled areas
Damascus has secured a significant victory with the capture of several newly controlled areas, previously held by Kurdish-led forces, including YPG and PKK. While the ceasefire is mostly holding, security forces have been deployed to prevent civilians from reaching the frontlines and to maintain ca»»»
Greater Athens police checks find 1 in 93 drivers over alcohol limit
A three-day police crackdown on drink-driving in the Greater Athens region saw just over 23,000 motorists stopped for testing, with 246 found to be over the limit. A police statement Monday said ten of the people who were above the legal blood alcohol limit were arrested in the operation between Ja»»»
‘Enough of Washington’s orders’ – Venezuela’s interim president
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has said she has had “enough” of orders from Washington, marking the first public challenge to the White House since the US abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this month. Rodriguez assumed the Venezuelan leadership following the US »»»
EU green-lights ban on Russian gas despite energy security fears
EU member states on Monday gave final approval to the bloc’s plan to completely halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, allowing the widely debated bill to pass into law. The step comes despite opposition from some EU countries that say the plan will result in higher energy costs, as well as a recen»»»
Israeli tank stationed at Al-Malkiyeh occupation site fires two direct shells at Aitaroun border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Europe Must Accept US Will Not Return to Old Order - Vucic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that the European Union must acknowledge that the United States will never return to business as usual in its approach to Europe and should instead look to the future, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggeste»»»
Iran's internet traffic recovers 18 days after nationwide shutdown
Internet traffic in Iran has begun recovering towards pre-shutdown levels 18 days after the country went offline, with mobile operators driving the growth whilst domain allowlisting remains in place, Cloudflare Radar reported on January 26. »»»
Valuation of Kazakhstan’s first unicorn Higgsfield rises to $1.3bn as funding flows into AI video generation
Kazakhstan’s first unicorn startup, AI video and image generation platform Higgsfield, has raised $80mn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation above $1.3bn. Now based in San Francisco, Higgsfield, founded by Kazakhstani e»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»
COMMENT: How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market
The start of Azerbaijani natural gas deliveries to Austria and Germany in January 2026 should not be viewed as a routine expansion of export geography. It reflects a far deeper transformation unfolding within Europe’s energy system. Behind this seemingly technical development lies a structural»»»