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Brazil declares acai a national fruit to ward off 'biopiracy' 28 Jan 2026 - 12:42 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazil has declared the acai berry a national fruit, a move to stamp its ownership on the popular "superfood"...

VIDEO: Russian volcano puts on display in latest eruption 28 Jan 2026 - 12:09 pm

Moscow: A volcano in Russia's far east on Wednesday spewed ash several kilometres into the sky, authorities said, putting on a spectacular display...

Indian deputy state leader killed in plane crash 28 Jan 2026 - 11:42 am

Mumbai, India: A top Indian politician was killed along with four others on Wednesday, officials said, after their chartered aircraft crashed in the...

Dutch tech firm ASML says to cut around 1,700 jobs 28 Jan 2026 - 11:13 am

The Hague: Dutch tech giant ASML said Wednesday that it would lay off around 1,700 people, mainly in management positions, as it shakes...

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked in Minneapolis after Trump vows to 'de-escalate' 28 Jan 2026 - 08:31 am

Minneapolis, United States: As the White House worked to "de-escalate" tensions in Minneapolis Tuesday, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a...

India says two Nipah virus cases, but situation contained 28 Jan 2026 - 08:15 am

Mumbai, India: Indian authorities said they had ensured "timely containment" of the deadly Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal...

Turkish President meets Nigerian counterpart 28 Jan 2026 - 12:05 am

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Tuesday with his Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is visiting Ankara. During a joint press...

Sri Lanka keeps watch as Nipah virus cases emerge in eastern India 27 Jan 2026 - 11:47 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka has stepped up monitoring measures following reports of aNipahvirus cluster in India's eastern state of West Bengal, as health authorities...

WB approves $350 million in new financing for Lebanon 27 Jan 2026 - 11:43 pm

Beirut: The World Bank (WB) has approved $350 million in new financing to help Lebanon meet the basic needs of the poor and...

VIDEO: Philppine mayor miraculously survives attack with anti-tank missile 27 Jan 2026 - 10:25 pm

Philippines: The mayor of a Philippine municipality miraculously survived an attempt on his life after assailants fired a B40 anti-tank rocket and assault...

France, USA, UK, Germany welcome extension of ceasefire in Syria 27 Jan 2026 - 09:40 pm

Paris: France, the United States, Britain, and Germany Tuesday welcomed the extension of the ceasefire for 15 days between the Syrian government and...

Palestinian PM reiterates call for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza 27 Jan 2026 - 09:23 pm

Ramallah:Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Moustafa on Tuesday reiterated the importance of moving toward the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. Moustafa stressed...

Seven Greek football fans die in Romania minibus accident 27 Jan 2026 - 09:18 pm

Bucharest: A minibus transporting Greek football fans collided with a truck in Romania on Tuesday, leaving seven dead and three injured, officials said....

20,000 patients need treatment outside Gaza, await Rafah border opening: Head of Al Shifa Medical Complex 27 Jan 2026 - 08:57 pm

Gaza: The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip affirmed today that the continued closure by the Israeli occupation of the Rafah...

Syria's recovery will positively impact the entire region: Turkish President 27 Jan 2026 - 08:22 pm

Ankara: The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Syria's recovery would have a positive impact on the entire region. Erdogan added, in...

Somalia returns seized WFP relief food after port expansion incident 27 Jan 2026 - 08:13 pm

Mogadishu: Somalia confirmed on Tuesday it has returned all World Food Program (WFP) aid commodities seized from a warehouse early this year during...