The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas has lasted 100 days. Washington has announced the start of the next phase of its peace plan. The truce, which took effect in October, was part of the first phase of a roadmap unveiled by US President Donald Trump. I»»»

Western European leaders are exchanging messages in a group chat to coordinate a response to US President Donald Trump’s “wild” foreign policy, Politico reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Dubbed the ‘Washington Group’, the chat reportedly includes leaders from the UK, Franc»»»

Political leaders reacted after President Rumen Radev said in a televised address to the nation on Monday that he would submit his resignation on Tuesday, prompting fresh speculation that he may move into party politics. In his address, Radev described it as his last as head of State. He did not ex»»»

US President Donald Trump has rebuked Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the decision had freed him from any obligation to think “purely of peace,” according to a letter circulated by multiple media outlets on Monday. Trump made the jab in a message to Norwegian Prime Ministe»»»

Researchers from seven Greek universities and institutes have developed an artificial intelligence application designed to predict life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ruptures. AAA is the 13th leading cause of death and the third leading cause of sudden death in the West. Those experie»»»

Maputo: Mozambique battled severe flooding Monday as the death toll after weeks of rain climbed, with more bodies also recovered in neighbouring South Africa. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming at least 150 lives, authorities said. More than »»»

The announcement by President Rumen Radev that he will step down from office and enter active politics triggered an immediate and wide-ranging political response across the spectrum, with parties interpreting his move both as an opportunity and as a direct challenge. BREAKING: Bulgaria's President »»»

The US justice department has said it is investigating protestors who disrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church because they believe a pastor there works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Video showed protestors inside the church chanting "ICE out" and "Justice for Renee Good", »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Denmark foreign minister: You can’t threaten your way to ownership of Greenland 19-01-2026 18:38 PM Latest News Urgent News Denmark foreign»»»

Demand for survival supplies and long-lasting food products has soared in Greenland’s capital city of Nuuk, CNN reported on Monday, citing local retailers. The surge comes amid growing concerns over possible US interference on the Arctic island. In recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has intens»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland is “completely wrong” and a trade war is in no one’s interest. Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European»»»

A convicted murderer, serving a life sentence in Korydallos prison, was stabbed to death in his cell by a fellow prisoner on Monday. The victim had been indicted for a 2002 murder. While incarcerated, he escaped to Albania and committed two additional murders. He then returned to Greece, where he w»»»

Just like during all the recent Iran protests, the language used by Western politicians and media follows a familiar script: “freedom,” “democracy,” and “support for the protesters” is what Europe and the US present as their priorities. Washington and London present themselves as moral actors, stan»»»

If Donald Trump were to consummate a purchase of Greenland, he would almost certainly secure a place in both American and global history. Beyond the spectacle, the scale alone would be staggering. Greenland spans roughly 2.17 million square kilometers – making it comparable in size to the entire Lo»»»

The EU has embraced a “potentially high-risk new geopolitical dependency” on natural gas from the US by ramping up imports, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The warning comes as relations between Brussels and Washington have sunk to an all-time low ami»»»

Armed gangs have kidnapped dozens of people attending two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, according to local police. A senior church leader said more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen during Sunday service. It is the latest mass kidnapping in Nigeria, where both Christians and Muslim»»»

A permanent seat on US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts will cost countries $1 billion each, according to its charter. Invited world leaders include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carn»»»

Despite US President Donald Trump’s insistence on acquiring Greenland, public support for the idea remains low. A Reuters/Ipsos poll of US residents this week showed that fewer than one in five respondents back acquiring Greenland, while a separate CBS poll found that just 14 percent would approve »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Pakistan following a fire at a shopping centre in the city of Karachi that resulted in a number of fatalities. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims,»»»

Slavi Trifonov, leader of the There Is Such a People (TISP) party, welcomed Rumen Radev "to the political arena of Bulgaria" on Monday minutes after Radev announced that he is resigning as the country's President. Writing on Facebook, Trifonov also spoke about his own political agenda: "I will cont»»»

France's General Inspectorate of Justice has exposed failings in an investigation into Dominique Pelicot, accusing authorities of not acting on DNA evidence against him for a dozen years. Pelicot's DNA was taken by police after he was first apprehended in 2010 in a suburban Pari»»»

EU lawmakers are shelving a 2025 transatlantic trade deal after Washington slapped on new tariffs and reignited its Greenland push. "[Trump] announced that he will increase or has already increased tariffs on a list of countries of Europe by 10% now and 25% in a few months," Paulo Nogueira Batista »»»

EU leaders are set to discuss countermeasures at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday in response to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats. One option is a package of tariffs on 93 billion euros ($107.7 billion) of US imports that could automatically kick in on February 6 after a six-mo»»»

EU member states on Monday are exploring countermeasures in response to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, which he has expressed interest in acquiring despite opposition from Denmark and the EU. “This is not only about trade; it is putting enormous, unexpected stress on the»»»

Trump on Saturday threatened to impose more tariffs on eight European nations until the US is allowed to buy Greenland, citing US national security concerns. EU governments are drawing up retaliatory measures, including possibly ​hitting the US with 93 billion euros' worth of tariffs or the so far »»»

The Spanish government vowed Monday to conduct a full investigation into the causes of a high-speed train collision that killed at least 39 people, with officials warning the death toll could rise as rescuers worked among the wreckage. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reported that 48 injured are still in »»»

Syrian government troops tightened their grip on Monday across a swathe of northern and eastern territory after it was abruptly abandoned by Kurdish forces in a dramatic shift that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaa's rule. A day after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), once th»»»

Syria’s government on January 18 declared it has entered into a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with the Kurdish-led militia that controlled the northeast of the country for more than a decade to be dissolved and merged with the national military. »»»

Syria’s government on January 18 declared it has entered into a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with the Kurdish-led militia that controlled the northeast of the country for more than a decade to be dissolved and merged with the national military. »»»

Iran's Foreign Minister will not attend the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos following the deaths of civilians during recent protests in the country, the forum announced. "Although he was invited last autumn,»»»

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited US President Donald Trump at his Florida residence Mar-a-Lago during a visit to the US to sign a civil nuclear cooperation deal between Slovakia and the US. As bne IntelliNews cove»»»

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ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual OUTLOOK report for Central Europe. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the world. »»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual OUTLOOK report for Central Europe. We are making forward-looking assessments for major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the world. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, organised the Harvard Model Congress Middle East (HMCME) 2026 at Education City, in collaboration with Harvard University, under the theme "Diplomac»»»

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European equities retreated from near record highs after Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on European countries, raising trade and geopolitical tensions. The Stoxx Europe 600 fell 1.2%, with losses concentrated in sectors most exposed to the US market, notably automotive and luxur»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump told European leaders that part of his renewed push for the United States to acquire Greenland is because he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and now does not have to focus as much on peace in his actions. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -»»»

Dubai: Petrofac expects creditor approval for the sale of its Asset Solutions business to CB&I, with the Company Voluntary Arrangement tied to the transaction applying only to a limited group of creditors and leaving employees and trade partners unaffected, according to sources familiar with the ma»»»

Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic. "There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place," President Trump»»»

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev will meet with the US delegation on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Reuters has reported, citing informed sources. Axios correspondent Barak Ravid claimed in a post on X that Dmitriev will hold talks with US President Donald Trump»»»

Dubai: Kuwait is set to become the first Arab country to introduce a compulsory school subject focused on drugs and other crimes. The new subject will be taught at the intermediate (middle school) level starting from the next academic year, after the Ministry of Education agreed to a proposal submi»»»

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, and Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between Ahmed Amoui, head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, and Abdelaziz El-Sherif, head of the Egyptian Commercial Service, as part of efforts to e»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered the immediate implementation of the “Medical Capital City for Hospitals and Educational Research and Training Institutes” following directives from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. During a meeting on Monday to track the project’s progress, Madboul»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued regulations governing insurance operations covered by the Government Fund for Insurance against Risks Arising from Medical Errors, as part of efforts to enforce the provisions of the Unified Insurance Law and the Law Regulating Medical Liability a»»»

Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said Egypt has decisively moved from a phase of stability to one of execution, noting that with macroeconomic stability restored, the focus has shifted to enhancing competitiveness, driving export-led growth and attracting private investme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States' threats against Denmark over Greenland are undermining NATO's collective defense, former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Richard Shirreff said on Monday. "It undermines that sense of trust that has been the core strength of the alliance since it»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not commenting on his readiness to resort to the use of force to seize Greenland. "No comment," Trump told NBC News, when asked if he would resort to use of force to seize Greenland. Europe should focus on the conflict in Ukrain»»»

Manila: The latest discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1, announced on Monday, marks a potentially transformative moment for the Philippines’ energy sector. Potentially, it could help cut power rates in the Asian nation. The billionaire behind the new gas find: Enrique "Ricky" K. Razon Jr. A»»»