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Israeli Envoy Warns of Rising Anti-Semitism, Reiterates Firm Line on Hamas

Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Indian capital, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday described the Holocaust as "the most atrocious crime" in Jewish history.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:06
India Shows Solidarity With Israel, Slams Terror At Holocaust Memorial Event

India underlined the moral and strategic depth of its partnership with Israel as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri used the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day in New Delhi to link the lessons of history with present-day challenges.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:34
Euro Tops $1.20: Who Wins, Who Loses?

The euro has surged past $1.20 for the first time in more than four years, fuelled by Donald Trump's tariffladen presidency and a slide in the dollar.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:12
After Toppling Sheikh Hasina, Young Bangladeshis Turn Back To Old Guard

Dhaka University student Sadman Mujtaba Rafid defied his parents and police to join protests that toppled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, convinced the rallies were essential to ensure democracy prevailed over dynastic rule.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:12
South Korea's Ex-First Lady Jailed For 20 Months For Taking Bribes

A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church, but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:08
"Passport's With My First Wife": Malaysian Man Uses Illegal Sea Route To Visit Pregnant Second Wife, Arrested

The man confessed to Selangor maritime authorities that his first wife was unaware of his second marriage.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:06
Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions, curtailing a programme that has also been overhauled by President Donald Trump.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:00
OpenAI's Sam Altman Says 'ICE Is Going Too Far' After Minnesota Killings

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees in an internal message that ICE is "going too far" with its immigration crackdown, becoming the latest corporate executive to voice concerns.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:59
Indonesia Landslide Deaths Rise To 34, Dozens Missing

The deathsl from a landslide in Indonesia have risen to 34 with dozens still missing, authorities said on Wednesday, days after the torrent of debris crashed through a mountain village.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:56
Bangladeshi Islamist Party's Pro-Hindu Pitch Amid Violence Against Minorities

In what is being seen as the strongest minority outreach by Bangladesh's radical Islamists, Jamaat-E-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman has appealed to Hindus to vote for the party in the upcoming elections.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:52
Will European Union Ban Social Media For Children In 2026?

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:50
Bitter Cold Grips Eastern US As Winter Storm Deaths Rise, Power Outages Linger

Brutal cold lingered in the wake of a massive storm that dumped deep snow across more than 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers) from Arkansas to New England.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:34
Japan-Born Pandas Xiao Xiao, Lei Lei Arrive Home In China's Sichuan

China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, following an emotional goodbye from fans in Tokyo where the pair were born and raised.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:31
Israel Marks Return Of Final Hostage's Remains After Over 2 Years Of War

The return of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer killed while fighting Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, fulfilled nationwide hopes to return all the hostages, living or dead.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:04
Venezuelan Opposition Figure Seen In Public For First Time In 17 Months

Venezuelan opposition figure Delsa Solorzano appeared in public for the first time in 17 months on Tuesday, hailing a new phase in the country's history after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 28.01.2026 08:58
"Project Dawn": Amazon Mistakenly Alerts Employees About Layoffs

Amazon on Tuesday appeared to have mistakenly alerted many Amazon Web Services cloud computing employees about layoffs planned for Wednesday morning with a commiseration email and team-wide meeting invite sent hours early.

Published on: 28.01.2026 07:10
Ex-Citigroup Executive Sues Bank, Alleges Sexual Harassment By Wealth Management Chief

In a statement, a Citi spokesman said the lawsuit "has absolutely no merit and we will demonstrate that through the legal process."

Published on: 28.01.2026 06:52
Opinion: Opinion | The India-EU Deal Isn't Really About Tariffs

Trump's Board of Peace project is an attempt to return the world to a pre-war model, in which leaders of the great powers would convene forums to redraw maps and sign treaties.

Published on: 28.01.2026 06:00
North Korea To Soon Unveil 'Next-Stage' Nuclear Plans: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will unveil plans to bolster his nuclear forces at an upcoming ruling party meeting, state media reported Wednesday, after a missile launch he said would bring "excruciating mental agony" to his enemies.

Published on: 28.01.2026 05:07
Russian Strikes In Ukraine Kill 12, Target Passenger Train

Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, authorities said, days after negotiators from both sides held direct talks aimed at ending nearly four years of war.

Published on: 28.01.2026 05:01

News from Arabic Countries

Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide

An Israeli 'organised camp' in Rafah would use facial recognition as a 'sorting' tool to deter return, analyst warns.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:02
Video: Mozambique floods force thousands into displacement camps

Flooding in southern Mozambique has forced thousands of families to flee to informal displacement camps.

Published on: 28.01.2026 11:51
Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes

Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins.

Published on: 28.01.2026 11:28
Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash?

Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state.

Published on: 28.01.2026 11:25
ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump’s obsession with Minnesota

Congresswoman Omar is sprayed with an unknown liquid while meeting constituents. The motive is unknown.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:54
Tech giant ASML announces record orders in boost for AI boom

Dutch firm says it expects strong growth in 2026, countering fears of an investment bubble.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:35
Israel’s attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood

Israel's war has devastated enclave's reproductive health system; advocates call it a genocidal measure.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:30
At least three people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russia used an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 146 drones in its attacks, according to Ukraine's air force.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:12
Passengers killed in drone attack on Ukraine train

A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region has killed at least five people.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:56
Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan’s Tirah over fears

Defence minister denies plans to attack the Pakistan Taliban in Tirah as tens of thousands flee the border region.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:38
Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza

The UK-founded charity will not adhere to Israel's demand as observers fear data could be used to target aid workers.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:21
Drought in the east, floods in the south: Africa battered by climate change

Covering extreme drought and massive flooding in a matter of weeks shows one reporter the toll of the climate crisis.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:03
Region on watch as India declares Nipah virus outbreak contained

Several Asian countries have introduced screening measures for arrivals from India, as New Delhi seeks to dampen alarm.

Published on: 28.01.2026 09:00
Video: Israeli settlers carry out arson attacks in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have set fire to three villages in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 28.01.2026 08:38
South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know

UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.

Published on: 28.01.2026 08:18
Novak Djokovic sets up Australian Open 2026 semifinal against Jannik Sinner

Djokovic through despite losing two sets as Musetti retires injured before Sinner sinks Shelton in three sets.

Published on: 28.01.2026 08:10
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Resignations come amid scrutiny of Malaysian football after it fielded foreign-born players in its Asian Cup qualifiers.

Published on: 28.01.2026 07:54
North Korea’s Kim to outline plans to boost nuclear arsenal

Pyongyang expected to release five-year development plan for defence and economy at upcoming congress.

Published on: 28.01.2026 07:42
Top Turkish diplomat says Iran ready to negotiate, warns against US attack

'It's wrong to start the war again,' Turkiye's foreign minister tells Al Jazeera amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Published on: 28.01.2026 07:40
Trump says Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a gun

US President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a gun, even though he was legally armed.

Published on: 28.01.2026 07:36
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case

Kim Keon Hee's husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, could be facing the death penalty over his declaration of martial law in 2024.

Published on: 28.01.2026 07:02
US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with liquid at town hall meeting

US Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was sprayed with an unknown substance by an assailant during a public meeting.

Published on: 28.01.2026 06:56
LIVE: Gaza under Israel fire as ‘desperate’ Palestinians seek supplies

Palestinians 'desperate' for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN.

Published on: 28.01.2026 06:38
As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000

Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.

Published on: 28.01.2026 06:32
One family’s daily struggle reflects alarming food shortages in Yemen

Nasr has no steady employment in Sanaa. He, his wife and five daughters often go to bed hungry.

Published on: 28.01.2026 06:26