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UN projects GCC population to reach 83.6 million by 2050

Jan 25, 2026

Muscat [Oman], January 25: A report issued by the Gulf Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) on demographic indicators for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries forecasts that population growth will continue during the period 2025-2050, based on United Nations projections, with the total population of GCC countries expected to reach approximately 83.6 million by 2050.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade ties

Jan 25, 2026

"Focus on what we can control," says Canadian PM Carney after Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Jan 25, 2026

Ukraine witnesses this year's deadliest attack from Russia hours after trilateral talks

Jan 25, 2026

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US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks end with no breakthrough

Jan 25, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 25: The first three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US have ended with no apparent breakthrough, following renewed Russian bombardment of Ukrainian targets.