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"Need Clarity": New Zealand Rejects Trump Invitation To Join Board Of Peace

New Zealand decided against accepting US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a statement on Friday.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:52
Iran Warns Of "Decisive Response" To Any US Attack

Iran will deliver an immediate response in case of an attack by the United States, the army spokesman said Thursday, warning that US military bases in the region or an aircraft carrier could be targets.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:17
UN Urges 'Restraint' From Law Enforcement After US Protester Deaths

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Thursday for "restraint" from authorities towards protesters in the United States after immigration agents killed two US citizens this month demonstrating against deportation raids in Minneapolis.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:59
Bangladesh, Pakistan Resume Direct Flights After 14 Years

Direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan resumed on Thursday after more than a decade, as ties warm between the two nations that have long had an uneasy relationship.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:57
From Syria To Qatar: All US Military Bases In Middle East

Iranian retaliation for a US attack would likely target American forces in the Middle East, where Washington has tens of thousands of troops deployed on bases across the region.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:51
Pakistan's Debt Crosses 70% Of GDP As Fiscal Deficit Blows Past Target

Pakistan's finance ministry has admitted that "public debt dynamics remained a key challenge" during the last fiscal year, as the increase in total public debt was "driven mainly by higher interest payments and exchange rate movements".

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:50
India To Host Landmark India-Arab Ministerial After A Decade Tomorrow

India is set to host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM) on January 31, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:38
EU Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard As 'Terrorist Organisation'

The European Union agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organisation" over a deadly crackdown on mass protests, sending a powerful message of condemnation to Tehran.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:28
Man Miraculously Survives 48 Hours Without Lungs Before Transplant

The patient developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is a life-threatening condition.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:27
Oxford Study Says India To Be Among Worst Hit Amid Extreme Heat Risks

A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that intensifying global warming could push billions of people into dangerously hot living conditions within the next few decades.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:26
Ukraine To Face -30 Degrees Celsius Freeze As Russia Attacks Energy Grid

Ukraine's state weather agency on Thursday forecast a drastic dip in temperatures to as low as minus 30C in coming days, as authorities race to restore heating and electricity services and President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of fresh Russian attacks

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:18
Trump Says Putin Agreed To Not Fire On Kyiv For A Week During Cold Weather

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:18
"Major Strategic Mistake": Iran Blasts EU After Guards' Terror Designation

Iran reacted with fury on Thursday after the EU blacklisted the country's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group, as Tehran faced off with Washington after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:17
What Comes After The Bombs? Possible Futures Of Iran If US Strikes

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying that failure to reach an agreement on nuclear weapons would invite consequences far more severe than anything seen before.

Published on: 29.01.2026 17:25
Russia Invites Ukraine President Zelensky To Moscow For Peace Talks

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had reiterated its invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks, as US-led efforts to reach a deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine intensify.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:12
Watch: Dramatic Moment London-Bound Plane Loses Wheel After Take-Off In Vegas

British Airways flight BA274 lost a wheel shortly after takeoff from the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday (Jan 26).

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:10
Israel Parliament Approves 2026 Budget Draft, Averts Snap Election For Now

Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve by averting the immediate prospect of an early election.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:59
Ukraine Reaches Out To Musk's SpaceX Over Russian Drones Using Starlink

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday Kyiv was in contact with Elon Musk's SpaceX over allegations that Russian drones were using internet from Starlink satellites during attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:59
"Humanitarian Catastrophe Coming": EU On Russia Striking Ukraine Power Grid

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned Thursday that Ukraine was facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as Russian strikes cut power in frigid winter conditions.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:57
2022 Idaho Killing Victim Who Fought Attacker Was Stabbed 67 Times: Autopsy

New court documents reveal that Xana Kernodle was awake and fought back during the Idaho student murders, leaving behind critical evidence that helped secure Bryan Kohberger's conviction.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:37

News from Arabic Countries

Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties

Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:53
Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments

The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:37
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:20
‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentary

The film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:15
France moves to ban social media for users under 15

France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:04
TotalEnergies restarts $20bn LNG project in Mozambique after 5-year freeze

Operations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:03
Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical

Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a "terrorist" organisation.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:45
Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for US killing of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson fatally shot Massey after she called police to her home, in a killing that sparked outrage and protests.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:28
Who controls Yemen now and why it matters

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Yemen as power struggles intensify and aid gaps grow.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:17
‘They picked the wrong state’: how Minneapolis is fighting back

Minneapolis mobilizes rapid response networks and mutual aid as protests grow against federal immigration agents.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:10
Why is the Doomsday Clock nearer to midnight than ever before?

Atomic scientists raise alarm over more global conflict and new risks such as artificial intelligence.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:07
Iran slams ‘selective outrage’ after EU labels IRGC a ‘terrorist’ group

Iranian authorities reject European Union's measures, denouncing the IRGC blacklisting as 'illogical and irresponsible'.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:58
Trump says that he will allow reopening of Venezuelan airspace

US has asserted control over Venezuela on key issues of sovereignty and made threats of further military attacks.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:40
Mexico’s oil industry faces new pressures from Venezuela oil under US

Pemex, burdened with significant debt, financial and operational constraints, now faces competition from Venezuelan oil.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:35
Israeli settler violence displaces Palestinians across occupied West Bank

Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank are forcing Palestinian communities to flee.

Published on: 29.01.2026 18:31
Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports use AI for passenger flow, baggage tracking and predictive maintenance to enhance efficiency and experience.

Published on: 29.01.2026 17:14
Inside Gaza after Israel’s last captive is found

With the final Israeli captive returned, Palestinians are waiting to see if Israel will now implement a true ceasefire.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:49
Al Jazeera denounces YouTube’s compliance with Israel’s ban on network

Livestreams of Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Mubasher blocked in Israel.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:47
Hakan Fidan on Iran and Turkiye’s role in global security

Turkish foreign minister warns against escalation with Iran, explaining how Ankara sees the future of regional security.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:35
Will killings in Minneapolis force another US government shutdown?

The death of Alex Pretti has prompted a shift among Democratic senators, who are willing to risk a shutdown for reforms.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:22
Spain launches probe as expired vaccines given to 253 children

Basque health minister apologises, says expired vaccines pose no risk to 253 patients affected, mostly children.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:13
French ISIL suspects transferred from Syria allege torture in Iraqi prisons

French lawyers for suspected ISIL members transferred from Syria say men suffering inhumane treatment in Iraqi jails.

Published on: 29.01.2026 16:04
US cricket World Cup hero Jones suspended over multiple corruption charges

Aaron Jones was one of the key US performers at the 2024 T20 World Cup but will now miss the 2026 edition.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:44
Ukraine receives bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia

Ukraine and Russia confirm exchange of soldiers' bodies, enabling families to bury loved ones as conflict continues.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:17
White House ‘Border Czar’ announces shift in Minnesota tactics

White House “Border Czar” Tom Homan said federal immigration agents will conduct “targeted” operations in Minnesota.

Published on: 29.01.2026 15:01