Ask Gulf News: Is a husband legally required to document divorce under the UAE’s Personal Status Law?
Question: I am a Muslim woman. I would like to know whether the husband is responsible, under the new Personal Status Law, for documenting the divorce and the “take back” (revocation). Are there any penalties if he fails to do so? Answer: Yes, the husband is required to document the divorce and may»»»
Ukraine 'deal': US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes talks
Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Ukraine war, just as Kyiv announced it had agreed on post-war security guarantees with Washington. Diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict »»»
TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat
TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership. The TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will serve more than 200 million users and 7.5 million businesses while implementing str»»»
A propos - For Europe's far right 'there's no way to win voters while they're trying to appease Trump'
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the School for Government at King’s College London, says that Donald Trump is deeply unpopular among the general population across Europe and that for far right parties in Europe 'there's no way to w»»»
Spain train crash death toll rises to 45 after two more bodies found
Spanish investigators on Thursday recovered two more bodies from the wreckage of a high-speed train collision last weekend, raising the death toll to 45. The back-to-back rail accidents have fuelled safety concerns in Spain, which observed three days of mourning after the crash in Andalus»»»
Impeachment showdown: One- complaint-one-year rule explained, how removing top officials really works in the Philippines
Manila: Filipinos are about see a dramatic showdown: an unprecedented scenario potentially impeaching both the President and Vice President simultaneously. In theory, impeachment proceedings serve to uphold democratic values, and an important safeguard for truth, justice, and equal access to govern»»»
'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's weapon. Sarah, not her real name, was in church in a village in northern Nigeria on Sunday morning when attackers raided the compound to abduct the worshippers and take them away on foot. The 60-»»»
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
Even before he'd graduated from the University of Bath in 2024, Arnau Ayerbe landed a highly coveted role as an AI engineer with JP Morgan - yet he felt limited and uninspired. "I realised very quickly that the person to my right and to my left were going to be me in 20 years, and I didn't want to »»»
Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead
WASHINGTON: Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation of President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, detailing how the defeated president “sought to prey” on his supporters and “looked for ways to stay in power,” culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021»»»
Danish PM: NATO agrees permanent presence around Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to establish "a permanent presence" for the Alliance in the Arctic region."Everybody in NATO agrees on this, the Arctic states as well as the other m»»»
New Peace Board framework enters into force immediately upon signing
By Iman Al-Kheraiji DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The new "international framework" of the Peace Council entered into force immediately upon its signing on Thursday as part of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump.The signing ceremony of the Peace Council held during th»»»
Trump signs Board of Peace charter on Gaza
DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the Board of Peace charter under the Gaza peace plan, formalizing a framework to support stability and end the war in Gaza Strip.The charter was signed during an official ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Da»»»
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Use this version of item slugged (GOVT-KUWAIT-MEETING). Adding more details to para 5. Due thanks Desk GOVT-KUWAIT-MEETING Kuwait PM chairs ministerial cmte. meeting on major development projects KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah cha»»»
How Australian politics descended into ugliness after Bondi shooting
Thursday had been earmarked for Australians to mourn the victims of last month's Bondi shootings. Those who had lost loved ones in the antisemitic attacks wanted it to be a chance to remember the dead, and spread light and kindness in their honour. Instead, it was a day dominated by a political row»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand, US appoints Laura F. Dogu as the new charge d'affaires to Venezuela
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors — a key demand of President Donald Trump. Less than three weeks after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, MPs endorsed on first read»»»
Kushner unveils $25B Gaza masterplan including skyscrapers, housing, schools - UPI.com
Special envoy Jared Kushner presents a $25 billion masterplan to rebuild Gaza while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Photo by Benedikt von Loebel/World Economic Forum | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's son-in-law and U.S. special envoy Ja»»»
UN to take over al-Hol camp for IS families in Syria after unrest
The United Nations (UN) says it will take over management of a camp in north-eastern Syria holding holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). It comes after Kurdish-led forces that had been running the camp withdrew in the face of an advance by Syrian g»»»
Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an "absolute insult" to the 457 British service personnel killed in the co»»»
For Europe's far right 'there's no way to win voters while they're trying to appease Trump'
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the School for Government at King’s College London, says that Donald Trump is deeply unpopular among the general population across Europe and that for far right parties in Europe 'there's no way to w»»»
Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
"Together we are in a position to… end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world." Such was the soaring promise of US President Donald Trump as he inaugurated his new Bo»»»
Trump ‘engaged in criminal activity’, Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony
In his first public testimony about his criminal investigations of Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith said the president was responsible for the violence on 6 January 2021, when hundreds of rioters stormed the US Capitol. Smith told a congressional committee that he believed his team h»»»
US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
The US has unveiled its plans for a "New Gaza" that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch. Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residentia»»»
'Europe can, too, weaponise the economy and the single market', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Grégoire Roos, Director of Europe, Russia and Eurasia programme at Chatham House, says that there is a 'convergence in messaging to Donald Trump' among EU leaders, who 'have bought time by, at last, taking the full measure of the power on which they have been si»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Iranian billionaire says mobile phones will access global internet without domestic connection by March
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani said mobile phones will connect to "global internet" without requiring domestic infrastructure within a year, arguing that internet shutdowns represent outdated thinking comparable to 1980s video restrictions, according to a social media post on January 22. »»»
Uzbekistan records solid gain in 2025 foreign trade
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover expanded by $13.9bn y/y, or 20.7% y/y, to $81.2bn in 2025, according to official data. The trade deficit amounted to $13.54bn, with exports up by 24% y/y to $33.81bn, supported»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
Trump says ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal has been made - UPI.com
A framework has been made for a deal regarding Greenland and the United States and could include mineral rights, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Securing mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal b»»»
Boeing, Barzan Holdings sign LoI to strengthen defence collaboration
Tribune News Network Doha Boeing and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s leading Defence and Security Company, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) yesterday at DIMDEX 2026, marking a significant step toward enhanced collaboration in manpower support, maintenance, sustainment, training, and logistics for Boeing de»»»
DIMDEX 2026 concludes with record-breaking participation, deals worth over QR18.5 billion
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded on Thursday, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with record-breaking participation and agreements worth more than QR18.5 bill»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector to private investors as demanded by Trump
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to opening the country's oil sector to private investors, as Caracas moved swiftly to rebuild ties with Washington following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans »»»
Salt Lake City rocked by magnitude-4.7 earthquake - UPI.com
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck near Evanston, Wyo., on Thursday. Shaking was reported near Salt Lake City. Image courtesy of AccuWeather An earthquake shook parts of Utah and Wyoming on Thursday morning, with people feeling it across several states. The magnitude-4.7 tremor happened 54 miles eas»»»
QSE rallies 2.4% this week as analyst predicts break above 12K milestone
Satyendra Pathak Doha The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) recorded a strong performance during the week, gaining 268.95 points, or 2.4 percent, to close at 11,336.59 points. Market capitalisation rose by 2.5 percent to QR680.1 billion, compared with QR663.5 billion at the end of the previous trading wee»»»
Doha to host 4th Annual Palestine Forum amid regional int’l changes
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The fourth edition of the Annual Palestine Forum is set to begin on Saturday in Doha. The three-day forum is organised by the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies in cooperation with the Institute for Palestine Studies, with broad participation from researchers and aca»»»
QT head stresses tourism’s role in int’l collaboration at Davos forum
Tribune News Network Doha HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT), participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, joining a high-level discussion hosted by the Financial Times at the Invest Qatar Pavilion on the future of global tourism and its»»»
QU unveils details of Qatar University Book Fair 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has announced the details of the third edition of the Qatar University Book Fair 2026 during a press conference attended by representatives of local media outlets and relevant stakeholders. During the co»»»
QF drives deep tech dialogue at World Economic Forum 2026
Tribune News Network Davos, Switzerland The path to strengthening Qatar’s deep tech ecosystem has been placed in focus on the global stage as Qatar Foundation (QF) fostered dialogue on advancing innovation and the possibilities that partnerships create at the Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Econom»»»
Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit
Tribune News Network Doha The highly anticipated Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, thi»»»
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Science Café series on stem cells starts
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled ‘Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality’, took place»»»
QMC highlights Qatar’s efforts to enhance role of media in addressing various issues
QNA Cairo Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in several meetings held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, in preparation for the 104th regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media and the 22nd session of the Executive Bureau of »»»
Ashghal carries out preventive maintenance of 170,000 rainwater gullies, 658 kilometres of drainage networks
QNA DOHA The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced that it has carried out a comprehensive programme of cleaning and maintenance works, including preventive maintenance of approximately 170,000 rainwater collection gullies across various areas of the country. The efforts form part of ongoing i»»»
Qatar participates in 29th session of Arab information ministers’ council in Egypt
QNA Cairo The State of Qatar participated in the 29th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information, held in Cairo on Thursday. The Qatari delegation to the session was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Commu»»»
House to vote on funding bills to avoid second government shutdown - UPI.com
1 of 5 | The U.S. House is voting Thursday on new funding bills that include funding for the Department of Homeland Security. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on four funding bills Thursday to avert another government s»»»
Deadly protests crackdown in Iran: Some funerals of protesters turn into demonstrations
The number of people killed in protests against the Iranian regime has been rising since demonstrations began in late December. An NGO reported on January 20 that more than 4,500 people had been killed. However, it added that the figure was provisional because a nationwide internet blackout meant t»»»
Canada's Carney stresses unity in the face of challenges at home
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for national unity in his first address on home soil after making waves in Davos with his warning of a "rupture" in the postwar international order. In remarks directed to Canadians, Carney said his government intends to move quickly to implement "ambi»»»
Waymo robotaxis deployed in Miami; more cities planned for 2026 - UPI.com
Waymo began providing its autonomous-taxi ride-hailing service in Miami on Thursday as part of its 2026 expansion in the United States. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Waymo's autonomous taxi service has expanded to Miami, where paying customers can hail rides from»»»
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for debanking him after Jan. 6 - UPI.com
President Donald Trump Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, pictured, for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, capitol riots. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase bank and its CEO Jamie Dimon Thursday for »»»