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Jan 17, 2025
Vilnius [Lithuania], January 17: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record 233 million euros (239.99 million U.S. dollars) in Lithuania last year and expects to maintain or even increase its investment levels in 2025, the bank's head for the Baltic states said on Thursday.
Roundup: Germany reports new case of foot-and-mouth disease, exports restricted
French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
German fashion brand Tom Tailor to debute at 8th China import expo
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
Giuliani keeps property but agrees to stop defaming Georgia election workers
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A mother's anguish: One son to be freed from Gaza, another left behind
Gaza City [Gaza], January 17: News that Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage release deal after 15 months of war in Gaza is bittersweet...
Ukraine War Day 1,058: The Field is Still Hot, Ukraine - UK Sign '100-Year Treaty'
Moscow [Russia], January 17: The Russian military announced on January 16 that it had attacked infrastructure used by Kyiv for airstrikes, a day after launching...
Trump's side sets conditions to save TikTok in the US
Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser said on January 16 that the new administration would keep TikTok operating in...
Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza deal
Washington [US], January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump wants a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip completed before he takes office, while an Israeli minister threatens...
Thai Prime Minister Receives Scam Voice Message Impersonating Another Country's Leader
Bangkok [Thailand], January 17: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed that she received a voice message asking for a money transfer in an AI-impersonated voice...
UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17: A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives like the Dubai Clean...
EU allocates €1.8 billion for humanitarian aid in 2025
Brussels [Belgium], January 17: The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian budget of €1.87 billion for 2025.
FIFA announces new phase for ticket sales for Club World Cup
Zurich [Switzerland], January 17: FIFA has announced the commencement of a new phase for the sale of tickets for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,...
UAE plays pivotal role in Taekwondo development, hosting global tournaments
Dubai [UAE], January 17: Driss El Hilali, President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation and the Mediterranean Union of Taekwondo, member of the International Taekwondo Federation,...
Belgium receives record number of asylum applications last year
Brussels [Belgium], January 17: Belgium saw a record number of asylum applications in 2024, reaching the highest level since 2015. Nearly 40,000 individuals sought protection in Belgium.
Iraq welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement
Mozambique's president sworn in despite opposition boycott
Jan 16, 2025
Biden says 'soul of America' at stake
Ukraine and Russia swap 50 prisoners
UN Secretary-General welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
World Future Energy Summit: Global companies attest to UAE's leading role in renewable energy sector
Dubai records 437 successful bids for global business events in 2024
Technological advancements enhancing threat detection at large-scale events, says security expert at Intersec 2025
'Relay for Life' kicks off January 25
'Sharjah Shopping Promotions' continues to boost retail sales, attract shoppers with thrilling prize draws and competitions
