Gulf News 7m

Cooler air, strong winds and rough seas forecast across UAE

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are set to be unsettled from Wednesday, with cooler air, strong north-westerly winds and rough seas expected to dominate much of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Today, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly ov»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Visa-free travel 2026: Two new destinations open for Indians - massive travel upgrades

The Indian passport has climbed five spots to 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, reflecting growing diplomatic influence. While the total number of visa-free destinations has slightly dipped to 55, India has gained fresh access to Malaysia and Kazakhstan, marking a strategic win for tourism an»»»

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Gulf News 43m

What working parents should know about maternity and parental leave in the UAE

Dubai: Maternity leave in the UAE is governed by the UAE Labour Law and provides working mothers with paid leave, additional support in case of medical complications, and protections after returning to work. Here is a clear breakdown of what female employees in the UAE are entitled to, including pa»»»

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Gulf News 43m

South Korea raids suspects over drone flights into North

South Korean investigators raided the offices and homes of three civilians on Wednesday over their alleged role in sending drones into the North, police said. Pyongyang accused Seoul of having flown a drone into the border city of Kaesong earlier this month, releasing photos of what it said was deb»»»

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BBC 54m

The Indian couple who won a $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university

A dispute that began over heating a dish in a microwave has ended with two Indian students winning a $200,000 settlement from a US university. Aditya Prakash and his fiancee, Urmi Bhattacheryya, told the BBC they filed a civil rights lawsuit against the University of Colorado, Boulder, after they f»»»

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BBC 56m

Actor Timothy Busfield to be released from jail in child sex abuse case

Actor and director Timothy Busfield will be released from a New Mexico jail while awaiting trial in a sex abuse case, a judge has ruled. The Emmy-winning actor, who surrendered to local authorities last week, is accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of a TV series he directed and produced»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Venezuela says $300-million US oil sale used to prop up currency

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Tuesday that her country has received $300 million from a US sale of Venezuelan crude and she will use it to prop up her country's battered currency, the bolivar. Rodriguez said the sum from a $500 million sale conducted by Washington would be used to»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Former Filipinos: Old passport 'invalid forever' — DFA's firm reminder amid immigration scrutiny

Manila: Former Filipinos (i.e. Fil-Ams) are urged to stop using their old passport for travel or identification, as it violates passport laws and risks immigration issues. In a post on X, the Philippine Embassy in Washington stated: "Former Filipinos CANNOT use their old Philippine passports for tr»»»

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UPI 1h

Snow buries Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, but don't believe the AI videos - UPI.com

A screen grab from a video shows Russian emergency servicemen working during heavy snowfall in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka Krai, Russia, on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Russian Ministry of Emergencies for Kamchatka Krai/EPA Feet of snow buried the town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka, in»»»

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UPI 2h

Major snow, ice storm to affect more than 150M people in U.S. - UPI.com

A swath of snow heavy enough to shovel and plow is setting up from northeast New Mexico and northwest Texas through Kansas and northern Oklahoma to southeastern New York, New Jersey and central and southern New England. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo A high-impact winter storm will s»»»

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BBC 2h

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Snapchat's parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which Snap told the BBC the parties were "pl»»»

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Gulf News 2h

World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that the US‑led global system of governance is enduring "a rupture," defined by great power competition and a "fading" rules‑based order. Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before»»»

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Gulf News 2h

What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?

US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by AFP. The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear t»»»

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BBC 2h

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director

"They're shooting at me. Please come get me. I'm scared." When filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania first heard the emergency phone call recording of Hind Rajab, a frightened six-year-old Palestinian girl begging for help while under siege in Gaza City in 2024, on social media, she says she immediately kne»»»

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BBC 2h

Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?

America is known as the land of big cars and even bigger SUVs but Donald Trump has an idea that could change that. The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan, in the form of mini hatchbacks and vans half the size of a Ford F-150 pickup tru»»»

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BBC 2h

Measles cases surge in South Carolina as US risks losing elimination status

At least 88 new measles cases have been reported in South Carolina, as the outbreak continues to surge, with 646 infections recorded in the state since October, officials say. State health officials say over 500 people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the virus. T»»»

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BBC 2h

Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced

There is little question that the man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 will be convicted when the court delivers its verdict – Tetsuya Yamagami himself pleaded guilty to the crime at the trial's opening last year. The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday but wh»»»

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Gulf News 3h

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-long press briefing to recount his accomplishments, repeating many false claims he made throughout 2025. Among the topics about which he continued to spread falsehoods were the 2020 election,»»»

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UPI 3h

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota elected officials Walz, Frey, Her and others - UPI.com

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks during a news conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 9. On Tuesday, Frey, along with Gov. Tim Walz and others were served subpoenas by the U.S. Department of Justice. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice ser»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bihar Revenue official arrested for taking bribe in Araria

Patna: The Bihar government's Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has intensified its campaign against corruption, taking major action in Araria district. On Tuesday, a revenue employee was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs15,000. Also In This Package One more Telangana official caught takin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE stablecoin rules are now quickly changing how you pay, bank everyday

Dubai: The UAE has rolled out one of the Gulf’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, formally embedding digital tokens into its financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Payment Token Services Regulation applies to any dirham-backed sta»»»

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UPI 3h

2 more women accuse actor Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault - UPI.com

British actor and comedian Russell Brand was granted bail on Tuesday after two women accused him of rape and sex assault in 2009, which are in addition to other criminal claims filed against him in the United Kingdom. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Two more women h»»»

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France24 3h

The Debate - Bully Pulpit: One year on, Trump tests limits of executive power

Back with a vengeance. On the first anniversary of his second inauguration, Donald Trump using all the levers at his disposal to enact retribution on his adversaries at home and the guardians of the old liberal order abroad.  One year on, why did voters in the United States decide to over»»»

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France24 3h

'A lot of rosy rhetoric, but the jobs numbers are just not there for Trump'

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Gavin Bade, reporter on trade and economic policy at The Wall Street Journal, says that Donald Trump's tariffs policy may be 'already coming back to bite the US' and that over 70,000 jobs have been lost since the tariffs announcement in April 2025.»»»

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France24 3h

China, Russia conclude BRICS+ naval drills in South Africa amid controversy

China and Russia concluded a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters on Friday, described by the host country as a BRICS Plus operation aimed at “ensuring the safety of shipping and maritime economic activities.” The drills stirred controversy as they coincided with deadly protests in»»»

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France24 3h

Fans flood Dakar streets for Senegal’s jubilant AFCON victory parade

The streets of Dakar were packed with thousands of Senegal football fans on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga held a parade to celebrate their victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. The win marked Senegal's second title, after their 2022 victory over Egypt in Camer»»»

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BBC 4h

Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary

Elon Musk has suggested he could buy Ryanair and called for its chief executive to be fired amid a deepening spat between the pair. The budget airline on Tuesday branded the Tesla chief executive an "idiot", and used the extraordinary row to promote its January sale. Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says he would skip G7 meeting in Paris suggested by Macron

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not attend an emergency meeting of G7 nations to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meeting was proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, but which the French leader later said would not take place this week. Also In This Package How Europe could »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Netflix shares fall as revenue appears to stall

Netflix shares fell more than 5% on Tuesday as the streaming entertainment giant said it expected revenue to be essentially flat in the current quarter after years of growth. Netflix posted profit of $2.4 billion on revenue of $12 billion in the final three months of last year, and forecast taking »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoCI recalls Ford, Lincoln, Range Rover models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Premier Motors, Qatar’s Range Rover dealership, has announced the recall of Range Rover Evoque 2020 – 2025 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the deployment of the passenger airbag, w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF’s Al Dasha Cup 2026 celebrates inclusive football

Tribune News Network Doha The Education City Stadium was filled with energy and excitement as the Al Dasha Cup 2026 brought together youth footballers with physical disabilities from across Qatar for a landmark inclusive tournament. Al Dasha Cup, organised by Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Ability Friendl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QM lines up exciting events for January and February 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is proud to present the January and February edition of Architecture and Design – Turning Vision Into a Universal Dialogue, part of the ongoing series launched alongside the I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture exhibition at ALRIWAQ. The programme brings toge»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF to mark International Day of Education 2026 with two-day event

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education will organise a series of events to mark the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme ‘Education Is Everyone’s Responsibility’. The events will take place on January 24 and 25 at Barahat Msheireb, highlighting key»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Charity kicks off charityexhibition to support Palestine

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) opened a charity exhibition last Thursday at the Regency Halls, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people. The opening was attended by Ahmed Yousef Fakhro, executive director of Communication and Community Impact at QC, and Abdul A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoPH urges high-risk people to receive RSV vaccine

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged individuals most at risk to receive the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine, which is currently available at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hospitals and primary health care centres. This comes as part of the ministry’s»»»

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France24 4h

EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit

European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even as US President Donald Trump said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about his plans to take the autonomous Danish territory. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned of relatio»»»

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BBC 4h

Several injured after train derails near Barcelona

At least 15 people have been injured after a commuter train derailed and crashed in Catalonia, emergency services said. According to local officials, the Rodalies train collided with a retaining wall which fell onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní on Tuesday evening. Police have warned me»»»

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UPI 4h

Judge denies Democratic lawmakers' try for quick ICE facilities access - UPI.com

A federal judge on Monday denied a motion by several House Democratic Caucus members to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement to give them access to a Minneapolis ICE detention facility without requiring a seven-day notice. File Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A federal judge in the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

NSI President Warns of Significant Risk of Deceased People Featuring in Voter Rolls If Last Population Census Is Used for Upcoming Elections

The last population census was conducted in September 2021 and, according to a rough estimate, the number of people who will have died by the time of the elections will exceed half a million, meaning there is a significant risk that deceased individuals could be included in the voter rolls, Nationa»»»

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BBC 5h

Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Usha Vance, the wife of Vice-President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. In a post on X, the second lady said she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July. "Usha and the baby are doing well," a statement posted on Tuesday to the second lady's social media acco»»»

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BNE 5h

EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals

The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»

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BNE 5h

EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals

The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»

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BNE 5h

EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals

The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Preparations for QOC Half Marathon 2026 continue

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is preparing to stage the second edition of its annual Half Marathon in 2026, scheduled for Tuesday,February 10, along Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with Qatar National Sport Day. The event reflects the QOC's continued commitment to spreading sports cul»»»

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RT 5h

Fyodor Lukyanov: The Greenland ultimatum exposes NATO’s real problem

US President Donald Trump has reportedly delivered an ultimatum to a group of European countries: accept the sale of Greenland to the United States, or face additional trade tariffs. This is not the first ultimatum Trump has issued. In recent years there have been several aimed at Russia, many of w»»»

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RT 5h

NATO chief likened to ‘McDonald’s employee of the month’

NATO chief Mark Rutte has been branded a groveling “McDonald’s employee of the month” by a senior EU politician, in a brutal critique of his fawning message to US President Donald Trump. The jab, posted on X by French MEP and former chair of the European Parliament’s defense subcommittee Nathalie L»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

President Radev Tenders His Resignation to Constitutional Court, Politicians React

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev tendered his resignation to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. He is now awaiting the court’s ruling. In an address to the nation on Monday, Radev announced that he was resigning the presidency. He is the only Bulgarian president so far to have left office before t»»»

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Sana 5h

Syrian government keen to achieve stability, build unified state – Ambassador Olabi

New York, Jan.20 (SANA) – Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, said that the Syrian government has granted the Syrian Democratic Forces a four-day deadline for internal consultations and the submission of a clear action plan, stressing that Syrian forces»»»

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BBC 6h

Father 'haunted' that son's body lay in morgue for over a year

The father of a Belfast man whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year has said the family are haunted by the thought that they were living their lives while he was "lying there in a refrigerator". The remains of James 'Jim' O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Pho»»»

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BBC 6h

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2

On day one, he put the world on notice. "Nothing will stand in our way," President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term. Did the world fail to take enough notice? Tucked »»»

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