Bridging the generational gap must begin in schools
The generational gap is not a new concept, but the distance between age groups today feels deeper and more complex than ever. Each generation has always been shaped by its own experiences and values, yet in a fast-paced, digitally saturated world, these differences have grown more pronounced. Commu»»»
Venezuela’s interim president to visit US amid deepening oil ties
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 »»»
Ask Gulf News: Who is responsible for your entitlements after a company acquisition?
Question: I worked for a company for five years until a new company, along with its two subsidiaries, acquired the old company. The new company informed me that I would be transferred to their organisation, so I signed a contract with them and worked for two more years. One month ago, I was termina»»»
US allies won't soon forget Greenland crisis triggered by Trump
What on earth has the last fortnight been all about? In the wake of a successful military operation in Venezuela earlier this month, a buoyed-up Donald Trump started to ratchet up the rhetoric on Greenland. Day after day, the world was treated to claims of ownership, threats of military action and »»»
House panel advances contempt charges against Clintons over Epstein probe
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»»»
Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations
UNITED NATIONS: President Donald Trump’s ambition for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appears to be the latest US attempt to sidestep the Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the UN Security Council, raising new questions about the »»»
NATO chief Rutte 'may have explained to Trump existing US rights in Greenland'
'There really are no substantive concessions that Mark Rutte could have given Trump', FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating explains, adding that the NATO chief may 'have just explained to Trump the existing rights that the US has in Greenland and sold this to Trump as something new'. Tru»»»
Business - LinkedIn data shows sluggish overall hiring but a surge in AI-related jobs
A new report by professional social media platform LinkedIn shows that while jobseekers currently outpace job openings, a "new-collar" era of work is opening, focused on AI-related skills. In this edition, we speak to LinkedIn's EMEA Managing Director Sue Duke from the World Economic Forum in Davos»»»
Limited shift of TSMC’s advanced chips to US expected
Less than 15% of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s most advanced production processes are likely to be based in the United States by 2029, despite Washington’s push to relocate a larger share of the supply chain, according to a leading Taiwanese economist cited by Focus Taiwan. »»»
Japan's Takaichi weighs role on Trump-backed Gaza body
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has been invited by US president Donald Trump to join a proposed international body intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, according to Japan’s foreign ministry, Kyodo News has reported. »»»
Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ
Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB) at the Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, as reported by Indonesia Business Pos»»»
Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ
Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB) at the Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, as reported by Indonesia Business Pos»»»
Venezuela's Rodríguez to visit Washington in first presidential trip since Maduro capture
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez will travel to Washington in the coming days, a senior US official told multiple news agencies, cementing her status as President Donald Trump's preferred partner for governing post-Maduro Venezuela despite her two decades defending authoritari»»»
Venezuela's Rodríguez to visit Washington in first presidential trip since Maduro capture
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez will travel to Washington in the coming days, a senior US official told multiple news agencies, cementing her status as President Donald Trump's preferred partner for governing post-Maduro Venezuela despite her two decades defending authoritari»»»
Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ
Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB) at the Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, as reported by Indonesia Business Pos»»»
US carrier strike group heads to Persian Gulf as Iranian vessels tracked near UAE waters
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»»»
Trump says US and NATO reach framework for Greenland deal, suspends tariffs on Denmark
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. »»»
UnitedHealth officials to return ACA profits to customers - UPI.com
UnitedHealth Group officials on Wednesday said they intend to provide rebates to customers who bought health insurance policies through an Affordable Care Act marketplace. Photo by Romy/Pixabay Jan. 21 (UPI) -- UnitedHealth Group officials on Wednesday said the health insurer will return the profit»»»
Austria's biggest spy trial for decades puts ex-intelligence officer in the dock
Former intelligence official Egisto Ott goes on trial in Vienna on Thursday, accused of spying for Russia in what is being dubbed Austria's biggest spy trial in years. Egisto Ott, 63, is charged with having handed over information to Russian intelligence officers and to Jan Marsalek, the fugitive e»»»
Interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez to visit US
333Venezuela's interim president will soon visit the United States, a senior US official said Wednesday, further signaling President Donald Trump's willingness to embrace the oil-rich country's new leader. Delcy Rodriguez would be the first sitting Venezuelan president to visit the United States in»»»
What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework'
US President Donald Trump backed down Wednesday on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory. Trump cast his retreat — also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations that spoke out against the th»»»
Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US with snow and ice
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 »»»
How much the US paid for Alaska in 1867, for the Philippines in 1898 and the Virgin Islands in 1916?
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»»»
Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations
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»»»
California Gov Newsom says Trump administration blocked his Davos event
California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he was blocked from speaking at a World Economic Forum event in Davos and blamed the Trump administration. Newsom's office said on X that USA House, the official US pavilion at the global event, denied his entry to speak there on Wednesday despite being inv»»»
Federal appeals court okays ICE’s use of force against protesters - UPI.com
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled federal officers can use force against protesters as needed while enforcing immigration laws in Minnesota. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Federal law enforcement can use force while enforcing federal immigration laws in Minnesot»»»
How tiny Slovakia became a car making heavyweight
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»»»
8 reasons the world’s richest are moving to UAE
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»»»
Trump says won't partake in emergency meeting on Greenland
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»»»
White House: Minor electrical issue forces Trump's plane to return, switch aircraft
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 »»»
Acting finance min. stresses boosting Kuwait's int'l economic presence
DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem affirmed Wednesday Kuwait's keenness to enhance its presence at international economic forums.In a statement to KUNA on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) a»»»
House committee okays Bill and Hillary Clinton contempt resolutions - UPI.com
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»»»
Trump cancels tariff threat, says NATO's Rutte agreed to Greenland deal 'framework'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations for their opposition to his ambitions for US ownership of Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte on the Danish autonomous territory’s future. H»»»
Trump drops tariffs threat over Greenland after Nato talks
President Donald Trump has said he no longer plans to impose tariffs on European countries that had opposed his ambitions for the US to acquire Greenland. In a social media post, Trump said his decision followed a "very productive meeting" with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte. "This solution, if »»»
Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline
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»»»
Former Sudanese PM Hamdok speaks on FRANCE 24
Sudan's army has reportedly received and is considering a new proposal from the United States and Saudi Arabia for a truce with its rival paramilitary. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. He says that the latest proposal is 'the light at the end of the»»»
ICE begins immigration law enforcement in Maine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine on Tuesday amid Operation Catch of the Day, and Maine officials said they are ready. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»
Hindi book ‘FIFA Ki Dhoom’ released on World Hindi Day
On the occasion of World Hindi Day, a new Hindi book titled FIFA Ki Dhoom by Qatar-based Indian author and educator Shalini Verma was released at a special cultural programme organised by the Indian Embassy in Doha. The book was formally released in Qatar by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul in»»»
‘Police Academy affirms ability to supply security agencies with distinguished national talent’
QNA Doha Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police Academy, Dr Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, affirmed that, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the Police Academy continues to fulfil its national mission of preparing highly qualified officers throu»»»
4th NHRC Forum concludes with calls for rights-based approach to combating drugs
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Fourth National Human Rights Forum concluded in Doha on Wednesday, highlighting the need to place human rights at the core of national drug-control efforts. The forum was organised by the National Human Rights Committee Qatar (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Inter»»»
Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It follows a glittering few years for the 36-year-old pop superstar, who broke her own sales record with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in October. She is among nine songwriters within the 2026»»»
Minister of Finance takes part in Bloomberg Dialogue Session on sidelines of WEF
QNA Davos Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a high-level dialogue session organized by Bloomberg under the title “The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power, and the Middle East”, as part of its interview series, held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in»»»
Minister appoints members of Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee. The decision stipulates the formation of the committee, chaired by Amer Saeed Al Ghafri, assistant unders»»»
S American defence delegations highlight growing relations with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha During the 9th DIMDEX 2026, the region’s most widely attended defence exhibition, held at the state-of-the-art Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, defence delegation leaders from Peru and Argentina, speaking exclusively to Qatar Tribune, expressed their appreciation for Q»»»
DDD, VCUarts Qatar unite to nurture Qatar’s creative talent
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD) and Qatar Foundation partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) have officially partnered in plans to open a dedicated multifunctional design hub in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. The str»»»
Cabinet approves GCC-NZ Free Trade Agreement
The preparation of the two drafts comes in line with the Ministry of Justice’s strategy aimed at developing the justice system and encouraging alternative methods of dispute resolution and enhancing their efficiency, by supporting the arbitration profession and facilitating its procedures, in a way»»»
Behavioural Healthcare Centre launches new visual identity
QNA Doha The Behavioural Healthcare Centre (Daam), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new visual identity. It is a step that reflects a new stage in the centre’s journey toward institutional development and excellence an»»»
Greenland ‘is our territory’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has declared that Greenland is American territory and called for immediate talks with Denmark to bring the Arctic island under US control, describing the move as essential for US national security and for NATO. Trump made the remarks on Wednesday at the World Economic Foru»»»
Study: Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of U.S. deaths - UPI.com
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 »»»
Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech
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»»»