Gulf News 1m

IndiGo cancels select international flights amid Iran security concerns

Dubai: IndiGo has cancelled flights scheduled on January 26, 27 and 28 to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku, including return services, the airline said in a post on platform X on Sunday. The airline warned that some flights may experience longer travel times or additional cancellations d»»»

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BNE 9m

India’s quiet pivot beyond the dollar

India is steadily trimming its exposure to US government debt, signalling a broader rethink of how the country shields itself in a more fractured and unpredictable global economy. Holdings of US Treasuries have fallen to a»»»

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BNE 9m

India’s quiet pivot beyond the dollar

India is steadily trimming its exposure to US government debt, signalling a broader rethink of how the country shields itself in a more fractured and unpredictable global economy. Holdings of US Treasuries have fallen to a»»»

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BNE 9m

Europe’s free-trade India play leaves Washington sidelined

The European Union is moving to lock in a sweeping trade and security agreement with India, exploiting US tariff pressure to tilt one of Asia’s biggest economies further away from Washington’s orbit. Branded a landmark fre»»»

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BNE 9m

Western Balkan trucks to block Schengen crossings over new EU Entry/Exit System

Western Balkan truck drivers will hold coordinated protests on January 26, blocking freight terminals at border crossings with neighbouring Schengen countries, in protest against the European Union’s new digitalised Entry/Exit System (EES). The system, which replaces manual passport stamping with b»»»

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BNE 9m

Western Balkan trucks to block Schengen crossings over new EU Entry/Exit System

Western Balkan truck drivers will hold coordinated protests on January 26, blocking freight terminals at border crossings with neighbouring Schengen countries, in protest against the European Union’s new digitalised Entry/Exit System (EES). The system, which replaces manual passport stamping with b»»»

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BNE 10m

Zelenskiy warns Europe over defence complacency at Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held Europe to account at an impromptu speech at Davos on January 23, warning collected EU bigwigs and the CEOs of some of the largest companies in the world that they cannot ignore building up their defences against potential Russian aggression. »»»

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BBC 11m

Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

Thousands of people flocked to a zoo in Japan on Sunday to say farewell to the country's last two giant pandas, who are set to return to China on Tuesday. Emotions ran high at the Ueno zoo in Tokyo as people stood in line – some for as long as three-and-a-half hours – to see twin cubs Xiao Xiao and»»»

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Jordan Times 23m

Gov’t bets on industrial pivot with JD112m support package

AMMAN — Jordan is doubling down on its industrial sector as a primary engine for recovery, with the government unveiling a JD112m ($158m) support package aimed at transforming the country’s manufacturing base from a defensive posture to an export-led growth model.The allocation, which spans the 202»»»

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Jordan Times 23m

Sole proprietorship, trade name registrations rise in 2025

AMMAN — Registrations of sole proprietorships and trade names increased in 2025, with 25,600 sole proprietorships recorded during the year compared with 21,499 in the same period of 2024, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply on Sunday.Ministry spokesperson Yan»»»

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Jordan Times 23m

Jordan launches region’s first Fintech Academy, applied lab to drive digital economy

AMMAN — The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) officially inaugurated the headquarters of the Jordan Fintech Academy and its Fintech Lab on Sunday, marking a milestone in the execution of the Kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) for 2026–2029.Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan and Chai»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Gulfood 2026 opens across two Dubai venues for the first time

Dubai: Gulfood opens today in Dubai with a first that redefines the scale of global trade exhibitions. The world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event is running simultaneously across two mega venues, Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City D»»»

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France24 26m

Acquire territory, export culture wars: How to make sense of Trump’s ‘new imperialism’

The Trump administration’s unapologetic stance on territorial expansion and the plunder of resources goes hand in hand with its rejection of the postwar global order and its disdain for European nations perceived as being in civilisational decline. Historians warn it also harks back to an age of co»»»

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France24 26m

Videos of fatal Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis contradict government statements

Video footage recorded by several witnesses to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday shows that the 37-year-old nurse was holding a phone when he was pinned to the ground and shot, contradicting the claims of senior Trump administration officials w»»»

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France24 26m

'Arctic siege': US winter storm brings frigid temperatures, cuts power to more than a million

A monster winter storm on Sunday paralyzed swathes of the United States with heavy snow and ice, leaving more than a million people in the Southeast without power. New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that the state was bracing for the longest cold stretch and highest snow totals it»»»

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Ya Libnan 46m

Iraq’s Hezbollah calls for preparation for a comprehensive war in support of Iran – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- Kata’ib Hezbollah flag The Secretary-General of Kata’ib Hezbollah in Iraq, Haj Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, issued a statement on Sunday evening, calling for preparation for a comprehensive war in support of Iran. Haj Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi stated in his statement: “We address our call t»»»

Gulf News 47m

Weather alert: Hail and rain sweep parts of the UAE as temperatures dip

Hailfall was reported early this morning in Al Rams and northern areas of Ras Al Khaimah, with videos circulating on social media showing hail showers at dawn. Rainfall was also recorded overnight in parts of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, while scattered areas of Al Ain witnessed rain last night, br»»»

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UPI 1h

Myanmar election orchestrated by military junta have concluded - UPI.com

Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivers his speech at the IX Moscow conference on international security in Moscow, Russia in 2021. He is expected to become the president of Myanmar. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko / EPA Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Myanmar's mil»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE travellers are adjusting to US, Schengen visa delays, rising costs: Here's how

Dubai: Dubai’s outbound travel market is entering a phase where predictable seasonal cycles no longer exist, forcing residents to rethink both how much they budget and when they lock in bookings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Travel demand now stretches across most m»»»

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Gulf News 1h

OPEC ex-president Diezani Alison-Madueke's corruption trial to begin in London

The corruption trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister and the first woman president of OPEC, is set to begin in London on Monday. The 65-year-old faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, all related to her time as Nigeria's Minist»»»

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Gulf News 1h

China's top general under investigation in latest military purge

BEIJING: The Chinese military's top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday, Zhang Youxia, the senior of the two vice chairs of the powerful Central Military Commission, is the latest figure to fall in a long-running pu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rubio warns Iraq on Iran ties as Maliki sets return

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iraq on Sunday against a pro-Iranian government as the expected return of Nouri Al-Maliki as prime minister stirs Washington's concern. Maliki, who left power in 2014 following heated pressure from the United States, has been chosen by Iraq's largest Shiite »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai residents spot “aliens.” No, it was not from Burj Khalifa show

Dubai: Several Dubai residents were left baffled and entertained over the weekend after videos of mysterious green lights in the night sky went viral on social media. Clips shared by individuals and digital media outlets showed people, mainly from Downtown Dubai and nearby areas such as Karama, sta»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bill Clinton urges Americans to protest what he called unacceptable government action

Former president Bill Clinton on Sunday decried "horrible scenes" in Minneapolis after two US citizens were killed by federal agents, as the veteran Democrat urged Americans to protest what he called unacceptable government action. Also In This Package Who was the ICU nurse killed in Minneapolis pr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Miami Airport evacuated over mystery bag: bomb squad called to the scene

Miami International Airport (MIA) experienced a partial to significant evacuation due to an unattended piece of luggage discovered in the departures area near Door 21 at the South Terminal. This prompted a precautionary response from authorities, including the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) bom»»»

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BBC 3h

Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals

Thousands of files provided by a whistleblower at Interpol expose for the first time the extent of Russia's apparent abuse of the international policing agency to target its critics abroad. The data provided to the BBC World Service and French investigative outlet, Disclose, reveals that Russia is »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Ferry carrying 332 sinks in southern Philippines, at least 8 dead: mayor

Manila: A passenger vessel operated by Aleson Shipping Lines, M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, sank in the early hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, just hours after leaving Zamboanga Port on its way to Jolo, Sulu. Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman told local media the ship was carrying 332 passengers at the time»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump blames Democrats for 'chaos' amid backlash to Minneapolis shooting that killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti

WASHINGTON: The latest fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a fierce national debate and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night continued to blame Demo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

My Business: From Sharjah student to founder of a global AI toy company

Dubai: Growing up in Sharjah shaped how Akashdeep Deb thinks about learning, building and curiosity. Those early influences now sit at the core of ElatoAI, the startup he founded to bring voice-first artificial intelligence into the physical world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Gold rockets past historic $5,000 mark amid global chaos — what’s driving the frenzy?

Spot gold has shattered records, surging past $5,000 per ounce for the first time ever to hit $5,032 — a blistering 64% annual gain. Silver smashed its own record at $100, while platinum soared, signaling a full-blown precious metals bull apocalypse. Also Read: Dubai gold prices jump 4% in three da»»»

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BBC 3h

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It comes as tensions between the US and NATO over Greenland have added to growing concerns about financial and geopolitical uncertaint»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Blink, and you’ll miss it. Emirates hides 777X cabin sneak peek in Tim Clark tribute

Dubai: A sneak peek of Emirates’ long-awaited Boeing 777X cabin interiors made a surprise appearance in a YouTube video — and aviation fans were quick to spot it. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a YouTube video titled “The Success Story of Sir Tim Clark”, the Dubai-»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Salvadorans stage protest against Bukele's state of emergency

San Salvador: Protesters gathered in El Salvador's capital Sunday to demonstrate against President Nayib Bukele's controversial state of emergency, which allows law enforcement to arrest people without a warrant. Also Read: US, Colombia vow joint fight against guerrillas: MinisterThe policy, which »»»

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Gulf News 4h

US winter storm causes 850,000 power outages, forces 10,000 flight cancellations

Washington: Nearly a million people across the United States are without power and more than 10,000 flights have been cancelled as a severe winter storm sweeps across the eastern two-thirds of the country, bringing heavy snowfall, freezing rain and dangerously low temperatures, according to a repor»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Has ultra-fast delivery become the new normal in UAE, Middle East?

Dubai: Ultra-fast retail — where groceries, household essentials, and almost everything else you may need for day-to-day life are delivered to your doorstep in as little as 10 minutes — has moved from novelty to necessity in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

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BBC 4h

NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has joined other US gun lobby groups in calling for a "full investigation" by the Trump administration into the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Comments from the NRA come after a border agent fatally shot Pretti - registered nurse at a Veterans Affairs hosp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

At DIMDEX, Boeing unveils advanced technologies for the region

Global security is widely regarded as a shared responsibility essential to stability and growth. DIMDEX reflects this principle by showcasing advanced defence technologies, including integrated systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, alongside events addressing current and future secur»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Eastern Mediterranean University delegation visits Doha to strengthen academic ties with Qatar

A three-member delegation from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), led by Prof Dr Hasan Kılıç, President of EMU, is currently visiting Doha as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to expand its international academic presence and strengthen »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF highlights value of multilingualeducation at Thunai Conference

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar Foundation (QF) marked the International Day of Education 2026, experts shared insights into why multilingual education matters and how learning can build bridges between the past and the future, through the Thunai Conference. One of a series of events and platfor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Arabian Gulf Security 4 exercise begins in Qatar

QNA Doha Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Joint Tactical Exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Arabian Gulf Security 4), was launched in Qatar »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Q Live opens a global cultural window through sport, volunteering, digital influence

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Doha witnessed on Saturday the launch of a large-scale international cultural and volunteer-driven gathering with the official opening of the Match for Hope Fans Festival at Place Vendôme, marking a moment where sport, creativity, and social impact converged before a diverse »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

New batch of humanitarian aid reaches QC camp in Sudan’s Al-Fasher

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a new package of essential humanitarian assistance for displaced people who have arrived in the Al-Fasher area of Sudan, as part of a series of relief, shelter, health and food interventions carried out at the Qatar Charity Camp for the d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Ride for Education 2026 concludes supporting EAA’s global projects

Tribune News Network Doha Marriott Business Council Qatar successfully concluded the 2026 edition of ‘Ride for Education’, held on January 23 at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, in partnership with the Qatar Cycling Federation and Qatar Cyclists Centre, and brought together hotel team»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MoCI recalls Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator models

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford and Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Expedition 2020 and 2018 models, and Lincoln Navigator 2020 models. The recall is due to the possibility that in some of the affected vehicl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QC reaches nearly half a million beneficiaries in Tanzania in 2025

Tribune News Network Doha Continuing its humanitarian and development mission, Qatar Charity (QC), with generous support from donors in Qatar, implemented 1,365 projects across Tanzania in 2025, benefiting 474,770 people nationwide. The initiatives were delivered across key sectors including water »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Digital transformation to be MCIT focus at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is preparing to participate in the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the leading technology events in the Middle East and North Africa region, taking place from February 1 to 4, 2026 at the Doha »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MECC launches series of seminars to train new employees

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the environmental affairs sector, launched a series of seminars to train new employees as part of the MECC’s efforts to raise employee’s professional awareness and familiarise them with the sector’s tasks, responsibiliti»»»

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UPI 5h

Over 60 Minnesota CEOs call for 'immediate deescalation' in the state - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Protesters confront federal officers following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Target and UnitedHealth are among dozens Minnesota-based companies' CEOs calling for t»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

BREAKING: Hungary claim silver in men's Water Polo European Championships!

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar to participate in 46th OCA General Assembly in Tashkent

Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presid»»»

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