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January 12, 2026 7:37 PM

Intersec 2026 opens in Dubai with expanded global participation

Intersec 2026, the world’s leading platform for security, safety and fire protection, opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on January 12, bringing new features and expanded international participation to its latest edition. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mo...

January 12, 2026 1:20 PM

Iran warns of retaliation as protests intensify

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any US military action as nationwide protests continue, with hundreds reported killed. The warning follows signals from Washington of possible intervention over the use of lethal force against demonstrators. ...

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...

January 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Syria signals renewed cooperation on chemical weapons destruction

Syria’s current government under Ahmed al-Sharaa has indicated a renewed willingness to cooperate with international efforts aimed at dismantling the country’s chemical weapons programme. The United Nations has described this as a critical opport...

January 8, 2026 11:03 AM

ADSW 2026 to convene global leaders on sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, hosted by Masdar under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will begin next week, bringing together heads of state, ministers, government officials, business leaders, investors and innovat...

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