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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 13, 2026 border monitoring, ceasefire support, conflict monitoring, Global Peace Efforts, international monitoring, international peacekeeping, international security efforts, Middle East peacekeeping, military liaison mechanisms, peacekeeper safety, peacekeeping operations, regional stability, security coordination, southern Lebanon security, UN forces Lebanon, UN mission update, UN operations region, UN peacekeepers Lebanon, UN Security Council mandate, UNIFIL mission

UN Peacekeeping Mission Reports Security Incident Near Its Positions in Southern Lebanon

Beirut – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon reported a security-related incident that occurred close to its peacekeeping personnel

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 13, 2026 academic collaboration, bilateral partnership, cultural exchange, Diplomatic Relations, economic development, economic ties, energy cooperation, energy security, foreign policy dialogue, global partnerships, infrastructure development, innovation cooperation, international cooperation, investment partnership, Japan Qatar cooperation, Japan Qatar relations, long term partnership., strategic dialogue, sustainable development, trade relations

Japan and Qatar reaffirm strong bilateral cooperation

Tokyo – Japan and Qatar strengthen long term partnership through expanded cooperation across key sectors and shared development goals Japan

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Arun Anand January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Abraham Accords expansion, Africa Middle East relations, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Benjamin Netanyahu foreign policy, Eastern Mediterranean tensions, Erdogan foreign policy, Ethiopia access Berbera port, Gaza war impact geopolitics, geopolitics of recognition, global trade routes, great power competition Red Sea, Gulf of Aden strategy, Horn of Africa politics, Horn of Africa security architecture, Houthis Red Sea attacks, India Africa connectivity, India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor IMEC, India Red Sea strategy, international recognition of de facto states, Iran backed militias Red Sea, Israel Greece Cyprus trilateral, Israel Somaliland recognition, Israel Somaliland relations, Israeli foreign policy Africa, maritime chokepoints, maritime security strategy, Middle East Geopolitics, neo Ottoman foreign policy, Port of Berbera strategic importance, post colonial borders debate, Red Sea geopolitics, Red Sea Security, Somalia territorial integrity debate, Somaliland diplomacy, Somaliland statehood, Turkey Horn of Africa, Turkey Israel rivalry, Turkey Somalia relations

Israel’s Somaliland Gamble and the New Geometry of the Red Sea

Somaliland and specifically the Port of Berbera, offers New Delhi an alternative gateway into the region and the broader African

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 13, 2026 AI and workforce development, AI impact on employment, AI job market trends, AI learning solutions, AI skills development, artificial intelligence education, career opportunities AI, data and AI capacity building, digital transformation education, education innovation AI, education technology forum, future jobs and AI, future labor market skills, future skills training, human capacity building AI., international AI conference Riyadh, Riyadh AI conference, smart education systems, technology and education Riyadh, youth AI training

Riyadh Forum to Explore Artificial Intelligence Impact on Education and Future Jobs

Riyadh – Riyadh is set to host a major international forum focusing on the growing influence of artificial intelligence on

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 13, 2026 AI and career growth, AI employment trends, AI learning opportunities, AI skills training, AI workforce development, artificial intelligence education, data and AI capacity building, digital learning transformation, digital skills development, education and AI impact, education innovation conference, future jobs and AI, future labor market skills, future-ready workforce, global AI education forum, innovation in education., Riyadh AI conference, smart education solutions, technology and learning, youth technology education

Saudi-Led Demining Project Removes Hundreds of Explosive Devices Across Yemen

Riyadh – A Saudi-supported humanitarian demining initiative has continued its efforts to improve civilian safety in Yemen by clearing a

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 consultative council elections, Gaza leadership renewal, Gaza political developments, Gaza political process, Gaza political timeline, Hamas leadership elections, Hamas organisational process, internal political restructuring, internal voting process, leadership selection process, leadership transition planning, Middle East organisations, Middle East political news, organisational renewal, Palestinian factions updates, Palestinian governance news, Palestinian internal elections, Palestinian political landscape., political coordination Gaza, regional political developments

Hamas Plans Internal Leadership Elections as Part of Organisational Renewal

Gaza City – Hamas is preparing to conduct internal leadership elections in the coming months as part of an organisational

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 11, 2026 Arabic poetry heritage, cultural tourism Taif, Hijazi architecture art, literary murals, literature and art Saudi, Middle East literary events, publishing houses Saudi Arabia, Saudi authors, Saudi creative arts, Saudi cultural festival, Saudi literary icons, Saudi literature, Saudi reading culture, Saudi storytelling tradition, Souq Okaz heritage, Taif cultural events, Taif Festival, Taif heritage landmarks, Taif rose gardens, Writers and Readers Festival

Taif Festival Showcases Saudi Arabia’s Literary Icons and Creative Heritage

Taif – The Taif Writers and Readers Festival is celebrating Saudi Arabia’s rich literary legacy by highlighting the lives and

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 11, 2026 Arar cultural market, Arar traditional market, cottage industry Saudi women, cultural tourism Arar, embroidery and wool crafts, handicrafts Northern Borders, heritage market Arar, heritage skills preservation, local cuisine heritage, northern Saudi traditions, Sadu weaving Arar, Saudi artisan products, Saudi folk crafts, Saudi heritage crafts, sustainable artisan income, traditional perfume incense Saudi, traditional Saudi handicrafts, women artisans Saudi Arabia, women empowerment crafts, women-led handicraft market

Arar’s Traditional Market Empowers Women Artisans and Preserves Heritage

Arar – Arar’s traditional market has become a vibrant cultural and economic hub that celebrates craftsmanship while supporting women artisans

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 11, 2026 beverage and food pairing, beverage craftsmanship, beverage innovation Saudi Arabia, crafted beverages Middle East, culinary creativity Saudi Arabia, culinary pairing experiences, evolving dining culture, fine dining experiences Riyadh, hospitality transformation Saudi, hotel dining Saudi Arabia, luxury dining Riyadh, mindful drinking hospitality, modern beverage programs, nonalcoholic drinks trend, premium hospitality experiences, Riyadh dining scene, Saudi hospitality boom, Saudi restaurant innovation, Saudi tourism hospitality, wellness dining trends

Saudi Hospitality Boom Sparks Innovation Beyond the Plate

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector is redefining how dining experiences are created, with beverages emerging as a

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NewsDesk Milli Chronicle January 11, 2026 agricultural heritage, AlUla agriculture, AlUla citrus festival, AlUla cultural hub, AlUla tourism, citrus fruits, community events AlUla, culinary demonstrations, economic growth AlUla, family activities AlUla, fresh oranges, interactive festival experiences., lemons and limes, live cooking shows, local farm showcase, local farmers market, local produce AlUla, seasonal produce sales, sustainable development, tourism economy

AlUla Citrus Festival Showcases Heritage and Boosts Local Economy

AlUla – The AlUla Citrus Festival has attracted a remarkable turnout of visitors and residents, celebrating the region’s rich agricultural