What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?
The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests and placed increased scrutiny on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). ICE has made thousands of arrests since Trump returned to the White House, often in public settings. Those actions have i»»»
Patra suspect given deadline to testify in fatal beating case
A 26-year-old man accused, along with eight others, of the death of a 30-year-old after a beating at an entertainment center in Patra requested and received a deadline to testify on Friday. The suspect presented himself at Patra police station at noon and was then taken to the prosecutor for crimin»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade meets Canada's minister of international trade
Doha, Qatar: HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met today with HE Minister of International Trade of Canada Maninder Sidhu and his accompanying delegation, during his current visit to the country. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation an»»»
A petrol station on the Moon? Lunar water could revolutionise space exploration
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Shock in second day of WTT Champions Doha as World Cup winner loses
Doha, Qatar: The second day of the Qatar International Table Tennis Championships, the 31st edition of the WTT Champions Doha 2026, took place today at the Lusail Hall in the men's and women's singles categories. The competition will conclude on Jan. 11. The competition sees some of the world's bes»»»
Three ships head to US with Venezuela oil amid capacity concerns
Paris: Three of 11 vessels chartered by Chevron were Thursday transporting oil from Venezuela to the US, according to an AFP analysis of ship-tracking data, as export sanctions raised concerns over the South American country's storage capacity. Two more of the tankers were anchored at Bajo Grande r»»»
FBI blocks Minnesota officials from probe of ICE shooting - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Federal officers push back protesters Thursday after a scuffle broke out outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Minn., a day after a woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The Minneso»»»
Lebanese Army completes first phase of disarming Hezbollah - UPI.com
A Lebanese soldier stands guard near the entrance to a tunnel during a media tour in the village of Zibqin, near the border with Israel, in southern Lebanon in November. The tour was intended to demonstrate that the Lebanese Army maintains control south of the Litani River and functions independent»»»
Air India Express flight diverts to Indore after infant health crisis
An Air India Express flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru made a priority emergency landing at Indore Airport on Tuesday evening after a one-year-old passenger developed acute breathing difficulties mid-flight, airline officials and local reports said. The infant was later taken to a nearby hospital but»»»
US Trade deficit registered lowest level in 17 years
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The US trade deficit recorded the lowest level in October since the middle of 2009 during the financial crisis and the great recession, the US Department of Commerce said on Thursday.With exports rising and imports falling, the trade shortfall was just USD 29.4 billion f»»»
Trump-Petro call may open path to reset relations with Colombia - UPI.com
Hours after the call with President Donald Trump, , Colombian President Gustave Petro addressed a rally in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar, convened “in defense of sovereignty,” and acknowledged that he softened a previously tougher attitude toward the American president. Photo by Carlos Ortega/EPA Jan. »»»
US Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela in war powers vote
Washington: The US Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela - a rare bipartisan rebuke following alarm over the secretive capture of leader Nicolas Maduro. The Democratic-led legislation, which bars further US ho»»»
Syria begins receiving gas via Jordan to generate electricity
Damascus, Jan. 8 (SANA) The Ministry of Energy announced Thursday the commencement of natural gas deliveries for electricity generation in Syria, under a gas purchase agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a daily supply of up to 4 million cubic meters. The Ministry stated via its off»»»
Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Head of Korea–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group
Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Thursday morning with Jong Bae Lee, head of the Korea–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group, who is paying a visit to Tunisia accompanied...»»»
Macut: It is important to maintain Serbia-Republika Srpska relations
BANJALUKA - Congratulating the people of Republika Srpska on January 9 - Republika Srpska Day, Serbian PM Djuro Macut noted on Thursday it was important to maintain Serbia-Republika Srpska relations in line with constitutional provisions based on the Dayton peace agreement. Macut said Serbia suppor»»»
Watch: Dubai launches AI cameras to catch litterers, with fines of up to Dh500
Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Thursday announced the launch of a pilot project using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered cameras mounted on waste collection vehicles to improve public cleanliness monitoring and speed up responses to littering violations, with fines reaching up to Dh500. The smart c»»»
Yemeni separatist chief fled to UAE, Saudi-led coalition says
Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi has fled to the United Arab Emirates with Emirati help after a failed military advance that strained relations between the Gulf countries, the country's Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday. Al-Zubaidi was accused of high treason and»»»
Turkey offers to 'support' Syrian forces against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
Turkey stands ready to help Syria in its "counter-terrorism" operation against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, the Turkish defence ministry told a press briefing on Thursday, adding that the Aleppo operation was "carried out entirely by the Syrian army" – implying no Turkish involvement. Turk»»»
Heavy wind, rain, snow to batter Europe
London: Europe was set to be buffeted by weather ranging from severe winds to snow and freezing temperatures with the arrival of Storm Goretti on Thursday, with forecasters issuing warnings from Britain to Germany. Britain's Met Office issued a "rare" red wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and Co»»»
France's Macron slams 'temptation to divide up world' among 'great powers'
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and turning away from allies as he addressed top diplomats on Thursday in a speech dominated by the fallout from the US attack on Venezuela. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thur»»»
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia will free Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving a three-year prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian media reported t»»»
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia has freed Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving a three-year prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian media reported t»»»
Global Village Season 30 closing date announced
Global Village, the annual family-friendly fest where more than 90 cultures come together, has announced that Season 30 will come to a close on May 10, 2026. It will reopen for Season 31 later in the year. Before it closes its doors though, there’s plenty to experience. From food from around the gl»»»
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people's medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. The firm wants people to share their medical records along with data from apps like MyFitnessPal, which will be analysed to gi»»»
ARP Speaker stresses role of parliamentary diplomacy
Tunis, Jan. 8 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives, Brahim Bouderbala, stressed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening Tunisia’s external relations and backing government efforts in this area.Speaking on...»»»
Senate to vote on war powers resolution - UPI.com
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks alongside Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., during a meeting with reporters Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The senators discussed their Venezuelan War Powers Resolution, which would block the use of the military to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorize»»»
House to vote on ACA tax credit extension - UPI.com
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18. The U.S. House is set to vote on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo J»»»
Iranians protest for 12th day as Kurdish opposition calls for general strike
An Iranian police officer was killed in a stabbing during unrest near the capital, local media reported on Thursday as protests over the cost of living in the country entered a 12th day. Several Kurdish opposition parties based in neighbouring Iraq have called for a general strike in support o»»»
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the known universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the world economy and more. Quantum computing holds the key to»»»
Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African hero
Algeria's football federation has apologised to a Congolese superfan who has become one of the stars of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) being held in Morocco. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has supported the Democratic Republic of Congo by dressing up as the country's revered first leader Patrice Lumumb»»»
US Senate Passes Resolution to Ban Use of Armed Forces Against Venezuela in 52-47 Vote
WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) – The US Senate passed the resolution banning the use of armed forces against Venezuela. During the vote on Thursday, 52 senators supported the resolution, and 47 opposed it. “The motion is agreed to,” a chairman of the meeting said. On January 3, the US launched a massive »»»
FinMin meets Tunisian Saudi Bank Board of Directors Chairman
Tunis, Jan 8 (TAP) - The future of the Tunisian Saudi Bank (TSB), along with the need to secure its development and strengthen its operational capacity through an integrated reform plan, took centre stage at a meeting held on Wednesday between...»»»
Vehicles, real estate online auctions to be held Sunday: Supreme Judiciary Council
Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced the organisation of two online judicial auctions, covering vehicles and real estate, offering a range of assets at competitive prices through its official digital platform. In a post on X, the Council said the auctions will be conducted by th»»»
9 hurt in seven separate motorcycle incidents in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Police urged motorcycle riders to be cautious while on their bikes via social media. Saying that it had dealt with seven traffic incidents involving motorcycles in desert areas, resulting from reckless driving and failure to adhere to safety requirements, it called upon vigilance. Nine pe»»»
Environment ministry removes camp for violating regulations
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has removed a camp that violated the camping conditions and regulations due to its failure to obtain the necessary permit. The ministry is continuing field campaigns to remove all unlicensed or violating camps, to protect the wild environment and»»»
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Khan Younis, medics say
Gaza: Three Palestinians have been killed and three others wounded in an Israeli air strike on the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to Palestinian officials. The Palestinian news agency (Wafa) said an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in the Al Mawasi area of Khan »»»
What the 2026 Olympics mean for international sports betting markets
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Rape and murder of minor girl triggers massive protests in Bihar's Khagaria
The alleged rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in Bihar's Khagaria district has sparked widespread outrage, with angry residents staging a massive protest on Thursday. Protesters forcibly entered the district collectorate, created a ruckus, and blocked the main road, disrupting normal life. Th»»»
Nearly 500 Snowploughs Clearing National Roads, Anti-Icing Measures Underway
A total of 489 snowploughs are operating on Bulgaria’s national road network, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said in a press release on Thursday. Road sections are treated primarily to prevent icing, the agency said, adding that falling temperatures and the cessation of snowfall are creating »»»
Ambassador to India says Qatar uses New Delhi Book Fair to deepen cultural exchange
New Delhi: HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India has hailed Doha's engagement as guest of honour at this year's New Delhi World Book Fair as a move aimed at strengthening cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange between the Arab world and India. Addressing a press confere»»»
Douglas Owusu to join Red Star Belgrade from Radnik Surdulica in 2.2 mln euro deal
BELGRADE - Ghanaian football player Douglas Owusu is set to join Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade from Superliga outfit Radnik Surdulica - according to Tanjug sources, the deal is worth 2.2 mln euros. The winger will become Red Star's record signing, and a second addition to the club's squad in »»»
Al-Ula fossil discovery highlights region's geological, scientific significance
JEDDAH, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Royal Commission for Al-Ula announced on Thursday the documentation and publication of rare fossils of a horseshoe crab dating back approximately 465 million years, as part of a peer-reviewed scientific study published in Gondwana Research, a specialized journal in geolo»»»
Qatar National Library hosts National Library of Nigeria delegation for knowledge exchange
Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a senior delegation from the National Library of Nigeria for a three-day knowledge exchange, reinforcing QNL's role as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration. The visit, held 6-8 January 2026, brought together library professionals to»»»
Qatar Museums welcomes 2026 with creativity, learning and discovery
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums welcomes 2026 with a dynamic January programme of creative, educational, and community-focused activities held across its museums and creative hubs. From hands-on workshops exploring heritage, design, and sustainability, inspiring film screenings, and family-friendly outd»»»
German President Says US is Destroying World Order
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticized the US foreign policy under President Donald Trump and urged the world not to let the world order disintegrate into a “den of robbers” where the unscrupulous take what they want. In unusually strong remarks, which appeared to refer to»»»
Maria Tsantsarova's Dismissal Prompts Regulator's Scrutiny and Calls for Stronger Safeguards for Journalists
The lawyers of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will examine the case of the dismissal of journalist Maria Tsantsarova from bTV and whether it involves a breach of the Radio and Television Act (RTA). The decision was made on Thursday by CEM members after a lengthy discussion. They also decide»»»
Zohran Mamdami, Kathy Hochul to launch free care for 2-year-olds - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A new free child care program for 2-year-olds is coming to New York City with the announcement of 2-Care by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamda»»»
Avelo Airlines to stop flying ICE deportation flights - UPI.com
Avelo Airlines announce it will stop conducting deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security. Image courtesy of Avelo Airlines. Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline, announced it will end its contract with the U.S. government to conduct deportation flights. The a»»»
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia has freed Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving a three-year prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian m»»»
Italy's support to EU-Mercosur trade deal agreement could shift balance
Italy on Wednesday said that an EU trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur could bring "enormous benefits", despite calling for a postponement of plans to seal the accord in December. On Friday, the bloc's member states are expected to vote in favour of the text that will create the world's la»»»