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January 10, 2026 3:19 PM

Major airlines suspend Iran flights amid escalating protests

Several international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from Iran as nationwide anti-government protests enter their third week, compounded by a near-total internet blackout and heightened security concerns. The unrest, which began...

January 10, 2026 3:07 PM

UAE expands polar research footprint through treaties, partnerships and joint missions

The United Arab Emirates is strengthening its scientific presence in the Arctic and Antarctic through international treaties, research partnerships and high-profile exploration missions aimed at advancing global climate and planetary science. The UA...

January 10, 2026 2:56 PM

Piyush Goyal holds high-level talks in Brussels to fast-track India-EU FTA

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has wrapped up a two-day visit to Brussels, holding intensive talks aimed at accelerating the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions, held on January 8–9, included a hi...

January 9, 2026 5:26 PM

It is Europe’s right to say no if U.S. makes unacceptable proposal, France says

Europe is perfectly within its rights to push back against the United States at a time when it is making unacceptable proposals, France's foreign minister said on Friday. Jean-Noel Barrot's comments come amid increasing frustration among some of Was...

January 9, 2026 2:57 PM

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to advance a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, even as Trump said U.S. oversight of the troubled nation could ...

January 9, 2026 1:53 PM

Indian diaspora a powerful bridge between India and the world: PM Modi on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the global Indian community on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, underlining that the Indian diaspora continues to serve as a powerful bridge between India and the rest of the world....

January 9, 2026 1:16 PM

PM Modi to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12. Merz will be on his first official visit to India from January 12 to 13 at the invitation of PM Modi. The visit is expected to further deepen the Ind...

January 9, 2026 12:31 PM

Syria conflict: Ceasefire declared in Aleppo amid ongoing tensions

A ceasefire has been declared in parts of Aleppo following days of heavy fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Syria’s defence ministry says the unilateral truce took effect early Friday at three a....

January 9, 2026 12:28 PM

Iran imposes nationwide internet blackout

Iran has imposed a near-total nationwide internet blackout as anti-government protests enter their 13th day and spread across all 31 provinces. Monitoring group NetBlocks says connectivity across the country dropped sharply on the evening of January...

January 9, 2026 12:27 PM

1 Billion Followers Summit kicks off today in Dubai

The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy, opens today under the theme 'Content for Good'. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office and held under the patronage o...

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