Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Italy, set to take place from February 6 to 22. Hi»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The European Commission announced on Friday imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of fused alumina originating from China to counter what it described as "unfair trade practices".The Commission stated, in a press release, that the duties range between 88.7 pe»»»

The Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund announced yesterday that it signed three contracts with Italian company GKSD in the health sector. The signing took place in Benghazi where Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, Director General of the Fund, received a high-level Italian delegation that included th»»»

Tunis, January 16, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia will celebrate the official launch of new projects under the European Interreg NEXT MED and Interreg NEXT Italy–Tunisia programs on January 28, 2026, in Tunis, marking 20 years of cross-border cooperation with...»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country and its European partners will accelerate the development of new long-range weapons, pointing to Russia’s Oreshnik as a technological achievement capable of shifting the balance of power in the short term. The Russian military used its cutting-e»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is well known who is to blame for the Nord Stream explosions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. On Thursday, Germany's Supreme Court ruled to keep Ukrainian citizen Serhii Kuznetsov, a suspect in the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline bombing, under arrest. The court »»»

TOKYO, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni agreed Friday to elevate relations between Japan and Italy as a "Special Strategic Partnership" in order to further promote their ties in a wide range of fields, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.D»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy taking place from February 6 to 22, 2026»»»

Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old. Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar. Mummification prevents deca»»»

Tunis, Jan. 15 (TAP) -A financing and guarantee agreement worth €43 million (about 145 million dinars) intended to fund the implementation of the second phase of the electricity interconnection project between Tunisia and Italy (ELMED 2) was signed...»»»

Lindsey Vonn may be dominating World Cup downhills at 41, but even the US speed queen is not immune to missing equipment. Vonn took to social media on Thursday with an unusual plea after losing a ski pole in Tarvisio, Italy, ahead of this weekend's World Cup event. "Someone took ‌my pole ‌in the pa»»»

New York: Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old. Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar. Mummification pre»»»

DOHA: The Qatari force has completed its readiness to participate in securing the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, armed with its accumulated expertise in securing major tournaments. In a social media post, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Kh»»»

In a year shaped by fiscal uncertainty, higher operating costs and fragile international supply chains, FAN Courier is widening its bet on “out-of-home” delivery, automation and regional expansion, while building a broader logistics stack that reaches beyond classic courier services into freight fo»»»

Dubai: Deep beneath Antarctica’s frozen surface, scientists have opened the world’s first global ice archive designed to preserve vital records of Earth’s changing climate as glaciers rapidly melt worldwide. The underground sanctuary, located near the Concordia research station on the Antarctic Pla»»»

European retail is facing mounting pressure from slowing sales and rising excess inventory, a trend that is reshaping how fashion brands manage surplus stock, according to data and market signals cited by Unfrosen, a Romanian-founded B2B platform specialising in cross-border inventory liquidation. »»»

Talks on a landmark free trade deal between the European Union and four South American countries started so long ago that the euro wasn't even in circulation, China hadn't yet joined the World Trade Organization and Venezuela was still America's top oil provider. But against a starkly different geo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Gates Foundation have co-organised the Afghanistan Humanitarian Partners Workshop, with over 55 in-person and virtual participants from government institutions, UN agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, international N»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, during its regular meeting, reviewed the latest developments related to the third Web Summit Qatar, scheduled to be held from February 1 to 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, where it discussed the level of readiness to host t»»»

President Donald Trump says Tehran has "no plan" to execute protesters, but still hasn't ruled out US military action against the country over its violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators. The US and UK are both reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, while off»»»

The son of a British couple detained in Iran has expressed his concern for their welfare after the UK's embassy was closed in Tehran amid the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests. Joe Bennett's parents, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were on a trip around the world when they were arrested by Irania»»»

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement Saturday, more than 25 years in the making, to create one of the world's largest free trade areas. Agreed in Brussels last week despite opposition from European farmers who fear for their bottom line, the pact is final»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Gates Foundation have co-organised the Afghanistan Humanitarian Partners Workshop, with over 55 in-person and virtual participants from government institutions, UN agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe From Protests to Plot: How Iran Unmasked a US–Israeli Destabilization Campaign 14-01-2026 23:14 PM Batoul Wehbe What began as scattered pro»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beach Academy Wales (@beachacademywales) Jan. 14 (UPI) -- An educational center in Wales is trying to solve the mystery of hundreds of Victorian-style shoes found during a beach clean-up. The Beach Academy CIC, based in Porthcawl, said volunteers working»»»

DOHA: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, during its regular meeting, reviewed the latest developments related to the third Web Summit Qatar, scheduled to be held from February 1 to 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, where it discussed the level of readiness to host the even»»»

Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP) - The progress of the ELMED interconnection electricity interconnection project between Tunisia and Italy, as well as renewable energy projects under the concessions system, were the focus of a meeting held on Wednesday in Tunis...»»»

Milan, Italy: Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on Wednesday was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September for aggravated fraud over pro»»»

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free has kicked off 2026 on a high note, announcing its first set of major winners for the year. During a draw held today at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport, the Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotions turned several participants into millionaires and luxu»»»

Rome: Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah, who is visiting Italy, signed a military cooperation agreement on Tuesday. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation, coordination, and the exchange of expertise in various »»»

Greek passport-holders rank among the world’s most privileged as far as travel to other countries without requiring a visa is concerned. Greece is one of the ten European countries – including Germany, France and Italy – whose passports are ranked 4th on the Henley Passport Index for 2026, with acc»»»

Stellantis will begin talks with trade unions on 14 January about cutting jobs at its car plant in Tychy, Poland, including the elimination of one production shift. The move mainly affects workers on temporary contracts, though some employees may transfer to other Stellantis facilities in Poland. T»»»

Britain and France are likely to drop their plan to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire unless they have US backing, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Russia has warned that any Western forces in Ukraine would be treated as “legitimate targets.” Three FT sour»»»

Italy has become a pioneer in regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Last autumn, the Italian parliament approved a draft bill concerning the "Provisions and delegations to the government on artificial intelligence", a legal framework aimed at regulating the development of the technology. Ou»»»

What’s the difference between Venezuela and Denmark? Apart, of course, from geography, food, the weather, and the fact that the Venezuelan government used to at least condemn the Israeli genocide of the Palestinians, in accordance with basic moral norms and international law, while the Danish leade»»»

Skopje, 12 January 2026 (MIA) - Both Macedonian airports, Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, served 3,5 (3,475,288) passengers last year, which is an increase of 9% compared to the annual statistics for 2024. In 2025, 26,500 flights were served, which is 4% more co»»»

On Jan. 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges he incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 1 of 6 | Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi presides over the impeachment vote for President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Janu»»»

Iran on Monday summoned diplomats in Tehran representing France, Germany, Italy and the UK to object to what it described as support by those countries for the protests that have shaken the country, its foreign ministry said. The diplomats were shown a video of the damage caused by "rioters" and to»»»

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Sunday her country faced a “decisive moment” in its diplomatic dispute with the United States over Greenland, after Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the Arctic territory. Speaking ahead of meeting»»»

Italian humanitarian worker Alberto Trentini and businessman Mario Burlò have been freed from Venezuelan custody after more than 14 months of detention, Italy's government confirmed on January 12, capping weeks of intensive negotiations. »»»

Italian humanitarian worker Alberto Trentini and businessman Mario Burlò have been freed from Venezuelan custody after more than 14 months of detention, Italy's government confirmed on January 12, capping weeks of intensive negotiations. »»»

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US President Donald Trump’s threats to use military force to acquire Greenland could derail any chance of a negotiated deal, Republican Senator Rand Paul has said. Trump has argued that the US should control Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, citing security concerns and the need to coun»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a statement regarding the death of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in Malta. According to the ministry, after receiving official information from the Maltese side, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Italy established contact with the competent authorities of Malta»»»

Copenhagen: Denmark's Prime Minister said Sunday that her country faces a "decisive moment" in its diplomatic battle over Greenland after US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the Arctic territory. Ahead of meetings in Washington from Monday on the global scramble for key r»»»

The head of Arab Americans for Peace and a mediator on Gaza, Bishara Bahbah, said on Saturday that information he has received indicates US President Donald Trump will announce a “Board of Peace” overseeing a transitional administration for the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed a day or two »»»

Sofia held a commemorative ceremony marking 81 years since the events known as the Bloody Christmas in Vardar Macedonia, when thousands of people identified as Bulgarians were killed in January 1945. The anniversary was observed on Saturday with the unveiling of a memorial plaque and a memorial ser»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) - The Minister of Defence, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and his accompanying delegation departed for Italy on an official visit, said defence ministry press statement. (end) ahk.aa»»»

Emergency response personnel search for survivors of a collapsed waste landfill in Binaliw village in Cebu City, central Philippines, on Saturday. Photo by Juanito Espinosa/EPA Jan. 10 (UPI) -- At least four have died and dozens more are hospitalized or missing after a large landfill collapsed in t»»»

The US is increasingly distancing itself from some of its allies and retreating from international rules, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. The comment comes a week after Washington conducted a military raid on Venezuela and threatened once again to annex Denmark’s autonomous terri»»»