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French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence vote

French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence vote

Paris [France], January 17: The French lawmakers on Thursday voted against a no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou.

German fashion brand Tom Tailor to debute at 8th China import expo

German fashion brand Tom Tailor to debute at...

Hamburg [Germany], January 17: German fashion brand Tom Tailor is preparing to attend this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE)...

US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'

US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned...

Gaza City [Gaza], January 17: The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators...

Giuliani keeps property but agrees to stop defaming Georgia election workers

Giuliani keeps property but agrees to stop defaming...

Albany [New York], January 17: Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer,...

A mother's anguish: One son to be freed from Gaza, another left behind

A mother's anguish: One son to be freed...

Gaza City [Gaza], January 17: News that Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage release deal after 15 months of...

Ukraine War Day 1,058: The Field is Still Hot, Ukraine - UK Sign '100-Year Treaty'

Ukraine War Day 1,058: The Field is Still...

Moscow [Russia], January 17: The Russian military announced on January 16 that it had attacked infrastructure used by Kyiv for...

Trump's side sets conditions to save TikTok in the US

Trump's side sets conditions to save TikTok in...

Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser said on January 16 that the new administration...

Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza deal

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,...

UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects

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...

EU allocates €1.8 billion for humanitarian aid in 2025

EU allocates €1.8 billion for humanitarian aid in...

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

FIFA announces new phase for ticket sales for...

Zurich [Switzerland], January 17: FIFA has announced the commencement of a new phase for the sale of tickets for the...

UAE plays pivotal role in Taekwondo development, hosting global tournaments

UAE plays pivotal role in Taekwondo development, hosting...

Dubai [UAE], January 17: Driss El Hilali, President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation and the Mediterranean Union of Taekwondo, member...

Belgium receives record number of asylum applications last year

Belgium receives record number of asylum applications last...

Brussels [Belgium], January 17: Belgium saw a record number of asylum applications in 2024, reaching the highest level since 2015....

Iraq welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement

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...

Mozambique's president sworn in despite opposition boycott

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,...

Biden says 'soul of America' at stake

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...

Ukraine and Russia swap 50 prisoners

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

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...

World Future Energy Summit: Global companies attest to UAE's leading role in renewable energy sector

World Future Energy Summit: Global companies attest to...

Dubai [UAE], January 16: Global companies participating in the World Future Energy Summit have attested that the UAE is playing...

Dubai records 437 successful bids for global business events in 2024

Dubai records 437 successful bids for global business...

Dubai [UAE], January 16: Dubai consolidated its standing as a top choice for prominent international conferences, congresses, corporate meetings and...

Technological advancements enhancing threat detection at large-scale events, says security expert at Intersec 2025

Technological advancements enhancing threat detection at large-scale events,...

Dubai [UAE], January 16: The future of global event security and the critical balance between opportunities and risks were spotlighted...

'Relay for Life' kicks off January 25

'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...

'Sharjah Shopping Promotions' continues to boost retail sales, attract shoppers with thrilling prize draws and competitions

'Sharjah Shopping Promotions' continues to boost retail sales,...

Sharjah [UAE], January 16: The "Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2024-2025" continues to achieve remarkable success in various shopping malls and retail...

UAE welcomes ceasefire announcement in Gaza

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,...

25 Ukrainian captives freed in swap with Russia

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...

Italy's public debt over 3,000 bln for first time

Italy's public debt over 3,000 bln for first...

Rome [Italy], January 16: Italy's public debt exceeded 3,000 billion euros (3,087 billion U.S. dollars) for the first time in...

Lukashenko approves strategies of Belarus' participation in SCO, BRICS

Lukashenko approves strategies of Belarus' participation in SCO,...

Minsk [Belarus], January 16: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has approved the strategies of Belarusian participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization...