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January 20, 2026

Gulf rivalry on Egypt’s shores

Gulf money is extending its reach along Egypt’s coastlines—northwards on the Mediterranean Sea and eastwards on the Red Sea—amid an Emirati-Saudi-Qatari struggle to secure the largest share of a...

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January 19, 2026

Disease risks in Gaza at record highs amid vaccine shortages: UNRWA

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned Monday that disease risks in the Gaza Strip have reached record levels, as children continue to miss essential vaccinations amid more...

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January 19, 2026

Sharaa, Trump discuss situation in Syria, affirm support for country’s unity, counterterrorism

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa had a phone call on Monday with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, during which they discussed developments in Syria and affirmed support for the country’s...

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January 19, 2026

Turkish defence firm displays UAV munitions and missile systems at DIMDEX 2026

Turkish defence company Roketsan is showcasing a wide range of systems, from unmanned aerial vehicle munitions to anti-tank and air defense platforms, at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition...

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January 19, 2026

India, United Arab Emirates sign natural gas pact, move towards closer defence cooperation

India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday signed a 10-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, with both countries vowing to double bilateral trade to a $200 billion...

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January 19, 2026

France set to decline US invitation to join Gaza Board of Peace: Report

France does not intend to accept the invitation from US President Donald Trump to join an international Board of Peace aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict, sources close to...

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January 19, 2026

Davos gathering drops invitation to top Iranian diplomat over crackdown on protests

The World Economic Forum (WEF) said Monday that it had canceled an invitation to the annual event to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing the recent crackdown on protests...

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January 19, 2026

Gaza government says ready to transfer powers to technocratic committee to run enclave

Gaza’s government media office said Monday it is ready to transfer powers to a technocratic committee tasked with running the Palestinian enclave, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the office...

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January 19, 2026

Arab countries welcome ceasefire, integration deal between Syrian government, SDF

Arab countries on Monday welcomed a ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF group, describing the move as a step toward strengthening Syria’s security, stability...

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January 19, 2026

The Gaza Board for Peace is Humpty Dumpty diplomacy -Assembled for spectacle not for restoration

The idea of constituting a “Board of Peace” for Gaa may sound benevolent, even urgent, to those watching the carnage from a distance. It appeals to the liberal imagination:...

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