Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) – Saturday night’s weather will be partly cloudy across most regions. Winds will blow from the south in the north and centre and from the east in the south. They will be relatively strong to strong near the northern coasts and...»»»

Federal officers cannot use crowd-dispersal tools against peaceful protesters or pull over and detain those in vehicles who are not interfering with law enforcement, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»

US President Donald Trump has insisted that the decision to refrain from bombing Iran was his own and not influenced by any third countries. Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against the Islamic Republic amid ongoing violent protests in Iran. Unrest erupted throughout the country in l»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr held Saturday a series of high-level meetings in Berlin on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, focusing on food security and international cooperation in the agricultural sector. During the forum, Badr met»»»

MANAMA, Jan 17 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain said the Kingdom received an invitation from the United States to join the newly-established Board of Peace which will play an essential role in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.The Kingdom of Ba»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, on Saturday signed "a historic" partnership agreement on free trade after 25 years of negotiations.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during the signing cere»»»

BAGHDAD, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi Ministry of Defence said the US military has completed their withdrawal from Ain al-Asad Airbase, and the Iraqi forces took over.Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army Lt.-Gen. Abdul Amir Yarallah visited the base and saw the redistribution of tasks and duties among th»»»

For supporters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, his resounding victory in the just-concluded election is a vindication of his 40-year-long rule. He won with 72% of the vote, close to his highest-ever tally of 74% in Uganda's first direct presidential election in 1996. It reinforces the 81-yea»»»

Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA) announced on Wednesday the finalization of an agreement with Hostess Brands LLC, a subsidiary of The J. M. Smucker Company, to expand its ownership of the HoHos, Twinkies, and Tiger Tail brands to over 45 additional African countries. The transaction grants Ed»»»

Sofia's draft 2026 municipal budget provides for the largest investment in urban transport in the past 15 years, including the purchase of 150 new trams, 200 new buses, 75 new trolleybuses and 50 electric buses, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev wrote on Facebook. After these deliveries, the oldest trams s»»»

Since October 2025, Bulgarian authorities have carried out 66 inspections of large combustion plants, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said on Nova TV here on Saturday. The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Stara Zagora (South Bulgaria) conducted 30 inspect»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- President Donald J. Trump threatened that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland would face 10 percent tariffs on their exports to the United States as from February 1.The tariff will be increased to 25 on June 1 "unti»»»

Atanas Atanassov, chairman of the Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, which is part of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition, told Bulgarian National TV here on Saturday that according to the Constitution, the President must consult with parliamentary parties on the»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the national session marking the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity, reflecting on the nation’s strength and unity following the 2022 terrorist attack. Also In This Package UAE President pledges stability on Day of Solidarity Sh»»»

DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of His Excellency's Trophy and Rifle, as well as the champions of the Al Sabiq Heritage Championship, which was held as part of Saturday's race programme at the Al Rayyan Grass Track of the Q»»»

Casablanca, Morocco: Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that »»»

President Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO nations that sent troops to Greenland, which he said needs to become part of the United States to stop from being controlled by China or Russia. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Eight NATO member nations will be subject»»»

Abu Dhabi: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, as well as the formal establishment of the Palestinian National Committee to administer the Gaza Strip, as a temporary transitional body form»»»

Vienna: Five people were killed on Saturday after two avalanches struck western Austria's Salzburg region, local media reported. The first avalanche occurred shortly after noon at an altitude of 2,200 meters in the Bad Hofgastein area. One person was buried and killed in open alpine terrain, Austri»»»

They say the easy part about a title is winning it. Keeping it, now that’s not easy. Unless you happen to be Abu Dhabi – which has been named for the 10th year in a row the safest city in the world. The top spot was given by Numbeo, which recently released its global safety rankings. The index surv»»»

ANKARA (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inviting him to become a member of the Gaza Peace Council, the administration of the Turkish leader said on Saturday. "On January 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump, as the founding chairman of»»»

1 of 6 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket moves at 1-mile-per-hour on Saturday from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B, where it will carry the first manned flight to the moon since Apollo 17 more than 50 years ago. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI |»»»

Five off-piste skiers have died in two avalanches in the Austria's Alps following heavy snowfall in the region. An avalanche hit a group of seven skiers in the Pongau area near Salzburg, killing four and seriously injuring one on Saturday, local mountain rescue officials said. A similar avalanche s»»»

The European Union is reportedly under pressure to appoint a special envoy to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite media reports naming Alexander Stubb as a candidate, citing his familiarity with Russia, the Finnish president’s actions and rhetoric make him a non-starte»»»

Hundreds gathered Saturday outside of the Pantheon in the heart of the French capital to voice their opposition to the Iranian regime and its violent crackdown on protesters, FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali said, reporting from Paris.»»»

The wood-processing company Kronospan Bulgaria said on Saturday that it has submitted to the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) a plan for the safe shutdown of its particleboard production line in Veliko Tarnovo, meeting the 24-hour deadline set by authorities. The measure follow»»»

BusinessBrazilEU and Mercosur countries sign landmark free trade dealLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw»»»

Raqqa, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) announced Saturday that it has officially taken over the Rusafa and Safyan oil fields in Raqqa provice from Syrian Arab Army units, following the army’s recent advances into Deir Hafer and Maskanah. The move is part of plans to restore the fi»»»

BusinessBrazilEU–Mercosur deal finally sealedLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw.com/p/56yuYThe EU-Merco»»»

President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is creating a rift between the US and other NATO allies, fracturing the alliance and “playing straight into Russia’s hands,” said Jean-François Bélanger, assistant professor at the Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was imposing rising tariffs on eight European countries until the US strikes a deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland, currently an autonomous territory of Denmark.  US President ​Donald Trump on ⁠Saturday vowed to implement a wave»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP)-Reported investments in the industrial sector amounted to TND 2,484.3 million in 2025 with 3,909 reported projects which- once implemented- would generate 37,329 jobs. The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation...»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) - Work has officially begun on the first pilot unit for converting household and similar waste into bioenergy in Djerba, marking a concrete step toward strengthening Tunisia’s energy transition and circular economy.The project...»»»

Manama: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—citing their opposition to US efforts to purchase Greenland. He warned that the»»»

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind, was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million (Dh1.1 billion). The round shaped gem»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy. It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar would raise the issue with US Secret»»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Washington The United States will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries from February 1, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday, citing disagreements over Greenland. Trump said the tariff will apply to all goods sent to the US from Denmark, Norway, Sw»»»

MANAMA: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, ⁠paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement, ⁠which has been highly contested in Europe, must now gain the conse»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) - The Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA), in its capacity as an accredited entity with the Green Climate Fund, has launched a national call for proposals to submit projects and programmes for 2026, with the aim of...»»»

New Delhi: India's civil aviation regulator on Saturday imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo, the country's biggest airline, for poor roster planning that led to large-scale flight cancellations in December. Airports across India were thrown into disarray late last year, with the private carri»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP)-The weather on Saturday night will be partly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will be blow south in the north and centre and east in the south, quite strong to strong near...»»»

MOSCOW — Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates close to 20 per cent for almost two years as high military spending, wh»»»

Hong Kong — Asian markets were mixed recently after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in the AI sector along with a US trade deal with the island.It came after US stocks rebounded after two down days, while oil steadied as President Donald Trump stepped»»»

DOHA: Tuesday, January 20, will mark the astronomical commencement of Sha'ban 1447 AH, and Monday, January 19, will be the completion of Rajab for this year, according to the precise astronomical calculations conducted by the specialists, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Saturday. Eng Fa»»»