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S. Korea orders joint probe into possible civilian drone in North claim - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, 30 December 2025. File Photo by YONHAP / EPA Jan. 10 (Asia Today) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Saturday ordered a joint military-police investigation after North Kor»»»

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Gulf News 5m

Cooler temperatures, strong winds and rough seas forecast across the UAE

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience fluctuating weather conditions over the coming days, with falling temperatures, periods of fog, strong winds and rough seas forecast later this week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is currently being affected by an»»»

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BBC 9m

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

About 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia's landmark social media ban for kids. In December, a new law began requiring that the world's most popular social media sites - including Instagram and Facebook - stop Australians aged under 16 from having accounts on th»»»

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Gulf News 12m

'Be Good': Anti-ICE protests sweep the US following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, echoing at the Golden Globes

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis ignited widespread outrage and sparked a wave of anti-ICE protests across the United States. Good, a mother of three who had just dropped her young son off at school, was sho»»»

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UPI 13m

China tells Japanese firms it will not sign new rare earth contracts - UPI.com

A file picture made available on 09 February 2012 shows a rare earth mine in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province on 30 December 2010. Chinese state-owned companies have told some Japanese firms they will not enter into new rare earth supply contracts, Beijing-based sources said on Ja»»»

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UPI 13m

Arrest warrant accuses Timothy Busfield of child sex crimes - UPI.com

Timothy Busfield arrives for the Season 3 premiere of "Damages" at the AXA Equitable Center in New York on January 19, 2010. A Friday arrest warrant in Albuquerque accuses him of child sex crimes. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI | License Photo Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Police in Albuquerque, N.M., have i»»»

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Ya Libnan 17m

Israel launches new strikes in southern Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: A civil defence member stands on rubble at a damaged site after Israel’s military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns on December 4, 2025. © Ali Hankir, Reuters The Israeli army struck an area in southern Lebanon on Sunday that it had earlier called on residents to evacuate»»»

Gulf News 17m

Abu Dhabi car crash: 'Only' 2 eyewitnesses recall accident that killed four Indian brothers, maid

Dubai: The haunting images refuse to fade—a tyre hurtling through the pre-dawn darkness, a car rolling violently off the road, and children thrown from the vehicle in a matter of seconds. For NS, a 24-year-old aeronautical engineer, and her father RS, the horrific moments of the Abu Dhabi car crash»»»

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UPI 25m

S. Korea calls NSC meeting after North claims drone intrusions - UPI.com

The Blue House in Seoul is seen on Dec. 28, 2025, a day before South Korea’s presidential office returned to the complex. Photo by Asia Today Jan. 10 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's presidential office on Saturday convened a working-level National Security Council coordination meeting after North Kor»»»

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BNE 30m

OUTLOOK Thailand 2026

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Thailand OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bur»»»

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BNE 30m

OUTLOOK Vietnam 2026

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Vietnam OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus a»»»

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BNE 30m

COMMENT: Is Iran on the verge of civil war?

Iran is lurching into its most dangerous confrontation in years, with hundreds already dead, and thousands more injured and detained. This latest round of protests from different groups in the country is the biggest challenge to the clerical system and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC),»»»

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BNE 30m

Tehran blackout as protests swell and death toll hits 4,000

Mass protests continued overnight across Iran on January 10 with huge crowds filling the regional cities of Saadatabad, Yusefabad, Gohardasht, Shadabad and more in Tehran. Demonstrators also rallied in Shiraz, Ketar, Is»»»

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BNE 30m

Videos show mass casualties at Tehran forensic centre

Videos seen by bne IntellInews confirmed large numbers of bodies at Kahrizak Forensic Medicine Centre in south of Tehran, with grieving families searching to identify relatives amongst the dead, according to reports on January 11. »»»

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BNE 30m

UN calls for immediate restoration of Iran internet access

The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Iran called on Tehran to immediately restore internet and mobile connectivity and end its violent crackdown of nationwide protests, the UN Human Rights Council reported on January 10. »»»

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BBC 33m

Himalayas bare and rocky after reduced winter snowfall, scientists warn

Much less winter snow is falling on the Himalayas, leaving the mountains bare and rocky in many parts of the region in a season when they should be snow-clad, meteorologists have said. They say most winters in the last five years have seen a drop compared to average snowfall between 1980 and 2020. »»»

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Gulf News 33m

India Budget 2026: What UAE NRIs, businesses expect this Febrary 1st

Dubai: India’s Union Budget 2026–27 is approaching at a time when global uncertainty remains high and India’s growth story is still holding firm. For UAE expats and NRIs, this Budget matters most for how it shapes taxes, investment flows, and long-term economic direction. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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Jordan Times 52m

ASEZA Launches Smart City Development Project

AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Sunday announced the launch of the Aqaba Smart City development project, in cooperation with experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as part of comprehensive planning, capacity building and practical implementation»»»

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Jordan Times 52m

Jordan-EU Summit promotes transition to renewable energy

AMMAN — Secretary-General of the Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) Mohammad Taani, affirmed on Sunday the Jordan-EU Summit represents an "advanced model" of Jordanian cooperation with European countries in supporting sustainable development and clean energy.Taani added that this vision contri»»»

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Jordan Times 52m

JVA signs investment agreements to enhance economic development

AMMAN — Secretary-General of the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) Hisham Hisa, on Sunday signed several agreements to implement investment projects in the agricultural and tourism sectors across the Kingdom.The agreement aims to create job opportunities for local communities and contribute to achievin»»»

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Jordan Times 52m

Jordan’s packaging, paper sector hits JD1b in local sales in 2025

AMMAN — The Kingdom’s packaging, paper and cardboard industries maintained a "strong" presence in the domestic market in 2025, with local sales reaching JD1 billion and meeting a "substantial" share of national demand, according to a report released by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Sunday»»»

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France24 58m

Maduro supporters rally as Trump signs order protecting US-held revenue from Venezuelan oil

Supporters of Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro protested in Caracas on Saturday one week after his shock capture by US forces. Meanwhile US President Donald Trump signed an emergency executive order to protect US-held revenues derived from sales of Venezuelan oil, preventing them from being»»»

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France24 58m

‘ICE, Out for Good’ protests over fatal shooting erupt in Minneapolis, other US cities

Tens of thousands of people marched through Minneapolis and other US cities on Saturday to decry the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. More rallies under the slogan, "ICE, Out for Good" are planned this weekend in other c»»»

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France24 58m

Conditions not met for oil firms to invest in Venezuela, expert says

President Donald Trump has urged top oil executives to invest in Venezuela's oil industry following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces. However, his push has been met with caution, as the conditions for oil firms to invest in Venezuela are not yet met, said Francis Perrin, Senior Research F»»»

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France24 58m

Venezuela releases political prisoners in deal with Washington

Venezuela's government on Thursday pledged to free a significant number of prisoners in what it described as a gesture to “seek peace.” Officials have not identified or given a number of prisoners being considered for release, leaving rights groups scouring for hints of information and families to »»»

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France24 58m

'No more oil or money': Trump urges Cuba to cut deal with US 'before it's too late'

A week after the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Cuba to “make a deal before it's too late” and the country finds itself without Venezuelan oil or money. The loss of Venezuelan oil would be highly detrimental to Cuba's economy, ac»»»

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BBC 1h

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Ugandans under the age of 40 - and that is more than three-quarters of the population - have only known one president. Yoweri Museveni seized the top job in 1986 following an armed uprising and at the age of 81, he shows no signs of budging. His time at the helm has been accompanied by a long perio»»»

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France24 1h

US carries out 'large scale' retaliation strikes against Islamic State group in Syria

The US carried out a fresh wave of attacks against the Islamic State group in Syria in Saturday response to a December attack by a member of the militant group that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. US and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic »»»

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France24 1h

Syria’s Kurdish fighters agree to leave Aleppo after days of deadly clashes

Syria's Kurdish fighters on Sunday said they agreed to withdraw from an Aleppo neighbourhood after negotiating a ceasefire agreement that included the evacuation of dead and wounded civilians and fighters to northern and eastern Syria. The agreement followed days of deadly clashes between Syrian go»»»

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France24 1h

Iran warns US troops, Israel will be ‘legitimate targets’ if America strikes over protests

Iran's parliament met on Sunday to discuss ongoing mass protests, with the speaker warning that the US military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump. The death toll linked to the protests rose to 116, a US-based human right»»»

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France24 1h

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince enjoys 'brand recognition' among protesters, expert says

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for renewed protests on Sunday, has gained popularity among demonstrators, with many chanting his name. Pahlavi enjoys "brand recognition”, said Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Qatar's Georgetown University. “His father’s imag»»»

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France24 1h

Live: Death toll rises in Iran, authorities call for counter-protests

Deaths from Iran protests reached more than 500, US-based rights group HRANA reported on Sunday as the Iranian government called for counter-rallies on Monday in support of the Islamic Republic. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)»»»

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France24 1h

Eye on Africa - Russia joins Chinese and Iranian warships in South Africa naval drills

In tonight's edition: Russian,Chinese, and Iranian warships arrive at  South Africa's ports for a week of naval exercises. Also, just one month after being rocked by a coup attempt, people head to polls in Benin this sunday for legislative elections. And Senegal become the first team to book t»»»

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France24 1h

Salah, Osimhen and Mané aim to deny Morocco AFCON title

The tournament favorites, Morocco and Senegal, have reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but face two major obstacles on their way to the final: the Nigerian team for the host country and the solid Egyptian team for the Lions of Teranga. The Africa Cup of Nations has reached t»»»

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BBC 1h

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Bugatti is synonymous with high-performance, ultra-expensive supercars. But now the luxury French brand is entering a very different kind of race – not on the track, but in the skyline. In the heart of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, Bugatti is building its first residential tower. With the che»»»

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France24 1h

Myanmar’s junta holds second phase of widely slammed elections

Myanmar on Sunday held the second phase of a vote organised by a junta-appointed election commission, with the ballot missing Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party, the landslide winner of the last two general elections, which was banned after the 2021 coup. Myanmar's ju»»»

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France24 1h

The 51% - Global anger over Grok undressing women online

There's global outrage over Elon Musk's chatbot Grok, a key feature on social media platform X, which has repeatedly generated sexually explicit deepfake images of women and teenagers. Yet how social media can be used for good; Annette Young talks to Nika Kovač from My Voice, My Choice about using »»»

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UPI 2h

Trump to Cuba: 'Make a deal before it's too late' - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil and gas executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday that Cuba should make a deal with the United States. Photo by Bonnie»»»

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BBC 2h

Stars arrive on Golden Globes red carpet

Big names from the worlds of film and TV are arriving on the red carpet for this year's Golden Globes, one of Hollywood's leading awards ceremonies, which is taking place in Los Angeles. British actor Damson Idris starred in F1 The Movie opposite Brad Pitt. Husband and wife Nick Jonas and Priyanka »»»

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BBC 2h

More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The Trump administration has said it will send "hundreds more" federal officers to Minneapolis, days after the death of a woman who was shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in the city. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News that "hundreds more" will be sent t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne set for QIFF return

Tribune News Network Doha Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2026, participating for the second consecutive year. From 14th to 24th January, the iconic Swiss resort will showcase the rich flavours and timeless»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Five falconers to compete in ‘Al-Talaa’ final at Marmi Festival 2026 today

Tribune News Network Doha The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) will witness the final of the Al-Talaa Championship today, Monday, January 12, between five falconers who qualified for the finals. The festival is being held under the patronage of His »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Five falconers to compete in ‘Al-Talaa’ final at Marmi Festival 2026 today

Tribune News Network Doha The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) will witness the final of the Al-Talaa Championship today, Monday, January 12, between five falconers who qualified for the finals. The festival is being held under the patronage of His »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QIFF celebrates cross-cultural collaboration through food as part of Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2026, organised by Visit Qatar, the marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism- the governing and regulatory body of tourism in Qatar- returns this week as one of the country’s flagship cultural events, serving as a platform»»»

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BBC 3h

Guantanamo detainee paid 'substantial' compensation by UK to settle torture complicity case

The UK government has paid "substantial" compensation to a man who was tortured by the CIA and remains imprisoned without trial at Guantanamo Bay after almost 20 years, the BBC can reveal. Abu Zubaydah was the first man subjected to the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" techniques after 11 September 2»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Strengthening partnership with Harvard to invest in young leaders, boost global competitiveness: Finance Minister

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, affirmed the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening the capabilities of Egyptian students at leading international universities. He highlighted ongoing efforts to expand local and international training programmes and increase access to advanced initia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Vazrazhdane Supports US President's Claims to Greenland

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party supports US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, according to a report from the party's press center on Sunday. “Why is Donald Trump’s desire to annex Greenland good news for Bulgaria? Because it weakens the main enemy of our count»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Dakar Rally: Al Attiyah retains overall lead after stage 7

Agencies Riyadh Five time champion Nasser Al Attiyah retained the overall lead at Dakar Rally 2026 after Stage 7 on Sunday, despite a challenging day for the Qatari driver. Al Attiyah finished 11th on the 876 kilometre stage but continues to head the cars classification with a total time of 28 hour»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Minister of State for Foreign Trade meets US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met on Sunday in Doha with US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, in the presence of representatives from relevant authorities in both countries. The meeting addressed trade »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoPH launches Qatar Patient Safety Classification

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the Qatar Patient Safety Classification as part of its strategic initiatives to strengthen patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services in the State of Qatar. The classification serves as an integrated nati»»»

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