The Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement announced a new package of contracts awarded in favour of the Ministry of Defence on the second day of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2026. The package comprised four contracts with a total value »»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are set to affect large parts of the UAE, with rough seas, falling temperatures and strong winds expected through Friday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east, combined wit»»»

CAIRO: Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the war-battered enclave 's deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October. The United States is t»»»

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, is expected to visit the United States soon, a senior US official said Wednesday, marking a shift in relations between Washington and Caracas. The move signals President Donald Trump’s willingness to engage directly with Rodriguez’s government as the »»»

Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been found guilty of financing terrorism. Cumpio, 26, was arrested in February 2020 after police and military raided her boarding house in the middle of the night and allegedly found a hand grenade, firearm, and communist flag in her bed. Several thousand»»»

A Republican-led House committee voted on Wednesday to advance contempt of Congress resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, escalating a high-profile investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and setting the stage for potential vo»»»

The United States is conducting a substantial military buildup across the Middle East, positioning forces for potential action against Iran as President Donald Trump considers strike options, according to media reports and open-source intelligence analysts tracking equipment movements on January 21»»»

US President Donald Trump announced the United States and NATO have formed the "framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland and the Arctic region following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating he will not impose tariffs on Denmark that were scheduled for February 1. »»»

US President Donald Trump announced the United States and NATO have formed the "framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland and the Arctic region following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating he will not impose tariffs on Denmark that were scheduled for February 1. »»»

A powerful blast of cold air from the Arctic is expected to sweep through much of the United States, bringing snow and ice to nearly 30 states and impacting nearly 160 million people, forecasters warn. The cold front is expected to ramp up on Thursday in the southwest, before pushing into the East »»»

President Donald Trump has now abruptly dialled back his aggressive rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, dropping tariff threats against Denmark and Nato allies just days after escalating tensions at Davos. Also Read: Trump heads to Davos: 'No going back' on Greenland, says Europe will not 'push back t»»»

The Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Leonardo DiCaprio's politically-charged thriller One Battle After Another expected to lead the field. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia and The Secret Agent are also expected to perform strongly when the shortlists are announ»»»

In a giant factory surrounded by mountains covered in snow, a lift lowers the steel bodies of cars onto the start of an assembly line. They've just been welded together by robots - there are 690 working in this factory. Next an army of human workers in red trousers and white t-shirts will transform»»»

Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals who are choosing to relocate with the intention of settling, investing, and managing their family wealth in the UAE on a long-term basis. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Families a»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he intended to hold several meetings in the upcoming days to discuss the issue of Greenland, adding the meetings would not include the G-7 emergency meeting proposed by French President Emmanual Macron.Trump made the stat»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The White House announced Wednesday that a "minor" electrical malfunction forced the aircraft carrying US President Donald Trump to return to Maryland shortly after takeoff en route to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt »»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six Palestinian nonprofit organizations under the suspicion of having covert links with Hamas movement."Hamas's insidious practice of operating behind civilian organizations endangers»»»

If Leonardo DiCaprio's Catch Me If You Can ever needed a sequel, prosecutors say real life may have already written one. A Canadian man, Dallas Pokornik, is accused of masquerading as both a pilot and a flight attendant, allegedly raking in hundreds of free flights over four years, US authorities s»»»

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday approved contempt resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after they skipped deposition hearings. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The House Oversigh»»»

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. It shows a red outline of a hand whose fingers were reworked, researchers say, to create a claw-like motif which indicates an early leap in symbolic imagination. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford and Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Edge 2015 - 2018, Expedition 2015 - 2017, Mustang 2015 - 2019, Super duty 2015-2019, Transit 2015 - 2018, and Linc»»»

Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai held a number of bilateral meetings with several senior international officials during the third day of 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), and discussed coo»»»

Deaths caused by heart disease and stroke are declining but remain the most frequent causes of death in the United States, the American Heart Association reported on Wednesday. Photo Courtesy of the American Heart Association Jan. 21 (UPI) -- More people die from heart disease and stroke than from »»»

In a free-wheeling speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump made a series of contested claims. Trump touched on his desire to obtain Greenland from Denmark - which he referred to as a "small ask", America's contribution to Nato, and wind energy in C»»»

Protesters in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv called for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov on Wednesday. The rallies were organized by Justice for Everyone and Students Аgainst the Mafia, with demonstrators in Sofia gathering outside the Palace of Justice before marching to the»»»

Finland’s political leadership insists that its hardline stance toward Russia is forced upon it by history – a century of conflict, trauma, and unresolved grievances. But history tells a more uncomfortable story. Again and again, Finland has justified offensive or escalatory moves as acts of self-d»»»

Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos was mostly focused on the strength of the American economy and his desire to acquire Greenland, but the US president also dedicated parts of his address to making his thoughts about other world leaders known. Prime Minister Mark Carney of C»»»

Dubai: Authorities in the Saudi capital have unveiled plans to develop two expansive public parks covering more than 310,000 square metres as part of a broader push to increase green spaces across the city. The Riyadh Region Municipality confirmed on Wednesday that the new developments will be situ»»»

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A coyote caught on camera swimming to San Francisco's Alcatraz Island is believed to be the first of its species to visit the former prison, which is now a tourist attraction. Aidan Moore, a guest relations employee for Alcatraz City Cruises, said he was helping visitors disembark »»»

New York: A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the »»»

A court in Hania, Crete has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 18 years in prison, including a €10,000 fine, for a January 2025 traffic accident that claimed one life. A 21-year-old, Panagiotis Karatzis, following a collision on a main road, Souda Avenue, in the city. The prosecutor characterized the d»»»

New York: A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the »»»

"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German," President Donald Trump told his audience at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday. He may well have forgotten German is the most widely spoken of the four official languages in Switzerland. Many people – from Brussels to Berlin»»»

Senegal's former capital Saint-Louis, a coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage site, is threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change. Estimates show that 70 percent of the city could disappear underwater by 2100. Thousands of fishermen have already been relocated. Our France 2 colleague»»»

US President Donald Trump for the first time ruled out using force to take Greenland as he addressed world leaders in Davos Wednesday, but demanded "immediate negotiations" to acquire the island from Denmark. Trump's quest to take control of Greenland from a NATO ally has deeply shaken the global o»»»

From flavour-packed food festivals and family-friendly outdoor attractions to live music and high-energy sporting events and defence events, Qatar’s weekend calendar continues to deliver memorable days for everyone. Several popular events are carrying on into the weekend, while new events are set t»»»

Escorted by a Russian naval vessel, the Mys Zhelaniya sailed to the Libyan port of Tobruk, satellite images show. The ship is suspected of having delivered weapons. The Mys Zhelaniya is well known in the Russian North. The 143-metre-long cargo ship has its home port in Arkhangelsk and it is regular»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic alignme»»»

For the Europeans, the takeaway from Trump’s speech at WEF was “we own you, because we have done so much for you, starting with winning WWII singlehandedly, and Europe needs to appreciate ‘Daddy’ for bailing you out of decades of bad decisions,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski says.»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector posted record-breaking performance in 2025, welcoming more than 122 million domestic and international visitors and generating around SR300 billion in spending, according to preliminary estimates released by the Ministry of Tourism. The figures represent a 5 per»»»

Dubai: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has called on individuals to reduce their digital footprint as a key measure to limit online fraud and data theft, warning that personal digital footprints continue to expand with every new app download, login to a digital service, or instance of information sha»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic align»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»