Ukraine War Day 1,058: The Field is Still Hot, Ukraine - UK...
Moscow [Russia], January 17: The Russian military announced on January 16 that it had attacked infrastructure used by Kyiv for airstrikes, a day after launching...
Trump's side sets conditions to save TikTok in the US
Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser said on January 16 that the new administration would keep TikTok operating in...
Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza deal
Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump wants a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip completed before he takes office, while an Israeli minister threatens...
UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17: A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives like the Dubai Clean...
EU allocates €1.8 billion for humanitarian aid in 2025
Brussels [Belgium], January 17: The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian budget of €1.87 billion for 2025.
FIFA announces new phase for ticket sales for Club World Cup
Zurich [Switzerland], January 17: FIFA has announced the commencement of a new phase for the sale of tickets for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,...
UAE plays pivotal role in Taekwondo development, hosting global tournaments
Dubai [UAE], January 17: Driss El Hilali, President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation and the Mediterranean Union of Taekwondo, member of the International Taekwondo Federation,...
Belgium receives record number of asylum applications last year
Brussels [Belgium], January 17: Belgium saw a record number of asylum applications in 2024, reaching the highest level since 2015. Nearly 40,000 individuals sought protection...
Iraq welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement
Baghdad [Iraq], January 17: Iraq has welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, reiterating its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause.
Mozambique's president sworn in despite opposition boycott
Maputo [Mozambique], January 16: Mozambique's new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in at a low-key ceremony in the capital, Maputo, that was marred by...
Biden says 'soul of America' at stake
Washington [USA], January 16: Outgoing United States President Joe Biden has said he believes the "soul of America" remains at stake, less than a week...
Ukraine and Russia swap 50 prisoners
Moscow [Russia], January 16: Russia and Ukraine have released 50 prisoners in a swap deal between the warring nations.
UN Secretary-General welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
New York [USA], January 16: The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release...
World Future Energy Summit: Global companies attest to UAE's leading role in...
Dubai [UAE], January 16: Global companies participating in the World Future Energy Summit have attested that the UAE is playing a leading role in the...
Dubai records 437 successful bids for global business events in 2024
Dubai [UAE], January 16: Dubai consolidated its standing as a top choice for prominent international conferences, congresses, corporate meetings and incentives in 2024, with the...
Technological advancements enhancing threat detection at large-scale events, says security expert at...
Dubai [UAE], January 16: The future of global event security and the critical balance between opportunities and risks were spotlighted during today's Intersec 2025 Security...
'Relay for Life' kicks off January 25
Sharjah [UAE], January 16: In a testament to community solidarity and hope, Sharjah will host the fourth Middle East edition of the Relay for Life...
'Sharjah Shopping Promotions' continues to boost retail sales, attract shoppers with thrilling...
Sharjah [UAE], January 16: The "Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2024-2025" continues to achieve remarkable success in various shopping malls and retail stores across the emirate's different...
UAE welcomes ceasefire announcement in Gaza
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 16: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the announcement of...
25 Ukrainian captives freed in swap with Russia
Kyiv [Ukraine], January 16: Twenty-five Ukrainians have been released in the latest prisoner exchange with Russia, the Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of...
Italy's public debt over 3,000 bln for first time
Rome [Italy], January 16: Italy's public debt exceeded 3,000 billion euros (3,087 billion U.S. dollars) for the first time in November 2024, the Bank of...
Lukashenko approves strategies of Belarus' participation in SCO, BRICS
Minsk [Belarus], January 16: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has approved the strategies of Belarusian participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS, the administration...
EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
Brussels [Belgium], January 16: High-ranking European Union (EU) officials on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement...
Norway hosts global meeting to advance two-state solution in Middle East
Oslo [Norway], January 16: Norway hosted a high-level meeting on Wednesday to reinforce international backing for the two-state solution in the Middle East, address the...
Trump advisers concede Ukraine peace deal is months away
Kyiv [Ukraine], January 16: Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump now concede that the Ukraine war will take months or even longer to resolve, a sharp...
Biden bids farewell from Oval Office as Trump looms over his legacy
Washington DC [US], January 16: President Joe Biden will cap his half-century political career on Wednesday with a final Oval Office speech, hoping to seal...
Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel, Hamas; truce to begin Sunday
Gaza City [Gaza], January 16: Negotiators reached a phased deal to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar said,...