GCO Director holds strategic meetings in Davos
Davos: The Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani held a series of strategic meetings with global media, technology, and investment leaders, as a member of Qatar's delegation to the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland»»»
Iran Unveils Mural Warning of Retaliation if US Conducts a Military Strike
Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and»»»
Iran Judicial Chief Says Protest Instigators to Receive No Leniency
The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of anti-government protests could expect punishment "without the slightest leniency". What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that repres»»»
People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique
Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation - the worst flooding in a generation. Teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK have been helping with life-saving rescue operations. "For me, this is the first time I hav»»»
Vance says ‘engineered chaos’ driving unrest in Minneapolis
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said protests and unrest in Minneapolis were the result of what he described as “engineered chaos.” The city has seen days of demonstrations after a controversial federal immigration enforcement push in Minnesota; the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dep»»»
Does Russia need Greenland’s resources?
Western officials are discussing ways to limit Russian and Chinese access to Greenland’s mineral resources as part of broader Arctic security talks, according to US media reports. The New York Times and Politico, citing unnamed officials, wrote this week that the discussions included restricting no»»»
Canceled flights, power outages multiply as winter storm batters U.S. - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A young boy sleds down the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a winter storm on Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected across large parts of the United States as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI»»»
UAE leaders send condolences to Emir of Kuwait on death of Sheikha Badriah Al Sabah
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikha Badriah Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime M»»»
Gold prices surge EGP 580 in one week as supply tightens
Gold prices in Egypt’s local market rose by around EGP 580, or 9.4%, during last week’s trading, driven by a sharp rally in global bullion prices, which climbed by about $392, or 8.5%—the strongest weekly gain in nearly six years. The surge came amid rising demand, escalating geopolitical tensions,»»»
Egypt reaffirms cooperation with UNESCO on water management, climate adaptation
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hany Sewilam, met with Nouraia Sanz, Regional Director of UNESCO’s Cairo Office, ahead of the end of her term, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to continued cooperation with the organisation on water management and climate adaptation, the ministry s»»»
Death toll rises to 25 after landslide in Indonesia's West Java
JAKARTA: Indonesian police said on Sunday that 25 body bags have been received by the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team following a landslide on Saturday in the Cisarua region of West Java province. West Java Police spokesman Hendra Rochmawan said in a statement that as of 500 p.m. local ti»»»
Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli fire in Gaza
Gaza: A Palestinian was killed and several others were injured on Sunday after Israeli occupation forces opened fire east of Gaza City. Local sources reported that one citizen was pronounced dead and others sustained various injuries in Israeli gunfire in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, northeast of th»»»
Israeli Fire Kills Three in Gaza, as US Seeks to Advance Gaza Deal
Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, while an Israeli drone wounded four others in Gaza City, local health authorities said on Sunday. Medics said Israeli fire killed at least two people east of Tuffah neighborhood in the northern Gaza Strip,»»»
Damascus Opens Humanitarian Corridor to Kurdish-Majority Town
Syria's military said on Sunday it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, filled with people displaced by recent clashes, as a UN convoy carrying life-saving aid headed there. The aid came as the Syrian government and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement»»»
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
When Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl, he promised fans an intimate gig. But the former Beatle went a step further than most by agreeing to engineer a makeshift "lockdown" on selfies and filming at the concert. All 4,500 fans had to place their mobile phones in lockable pouche»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Strike on South Kills One
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Sunday, the health ministry reported, as Israel's military said it struck Hezbollah targets. Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite the November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, usual»»»
McDermott wins Nasr expansion job from ADNOC
McDermott has secured a major contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) to expand the offshore Nasr oilfield. The award, valued at $750mn-$1bn, covers engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services for the Nasr-115 Expansion Project. This development marks a pivotal»»»
SDRPY Begins Delivering Oil Derivatives to Power Plants Across Yemen
In line with the Saudi leadership’s directives on January 14 to provide a grant of oil derivatives for operating all power stations in the Republic of Yemen, the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has begun supplying oil derivatives to more than 70 stations across the co»»»
Massive Winter Storm Across the US Brings Ice, Frigid Temperatures
A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping sleet, freezing rain and snow across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid temperatures, widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions. The ice and snowfall were expected to continue through Monday in much of the co»»»
Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on Ottawa
Donald Trump has threatened Canada with 100% tariffs if it signs a trade deal with China, its second-largest trading partner after the U.S., marking the latest escalation in U.-Canada relations, which have been further strained after Mark Carney criticized Trump’s Greenland takeover threats at the »»»
Iran has ‘finger on trigger’ to repel US attack – general
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stands ready with its “finger on the trigger” to fend off any US or Israeli aggression, its commander, General Mohammad Pakpour has warned. It comes soon after Tehran managed to contain mass protests which had been going on for weeks. The unrest erupt»»»
Unprecedented Saudi Media Attacks on UAE Signal Rising Gulf Tensions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Unprecedented Saudi Media Attacks on UAE Signal Rising Gulf Tensions 25-01-2026 16:47 PM The relations between Saudi Arabia and the United »»»
Trump envoy hails ‘very constructive’ Russia-US-Ukraine talks
US President Donald Trump’s top negotiator Steve Witkoff has praised the first Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in Abu Dhabi, saying the sides have agreed to resume negotiations next week. The two-day meeting in the Emirati capital, which concluded on Saturday, marked the first time negotiators from Russi»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
US 'signals imminent Iran strike to allies' but traders don't believe war coming, claims expert
The United States has informed Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates of an impending attack on Iran, according to Russian analyst Evgeny Ogorodnikov, though oil markets remain sanguine about the prospect of major escalation despite the risk to approximately 5% of global produ»»»
Woman’s body found floating in Syros port
The body of a woman was found floating in the port of Ermoupoli on the island of Syros on Sunday. Passersby spotted the body in the water and immediately alerted authorities. Coast Guard personnel and an ambulance crew responded to the scene to recover the body and begin an investigation. According»»»
Wet weather returns to the UAE
Dubai: Rain fell across large parts of the UAE on Sunday, bringing relief to residents as wet weather swept through coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Showers, ranging from light to moderate in intensity, were recorded in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, »»»
Victim of US Border Patrol shooting identified as ICU nurse
The man fatally shot by US Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday has been identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse at the US Department of Veterans Affairs and an American citizen. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between immi»»»
1 killed, 1 hurt as Israel bombs hangar in south, hills in Bekaa
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Sunday, the health ministry reported, as Israel's military said it struck Hezbollah targets. Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite the November 2024 truce that sought to end more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah, usual»»»
Added to office group chat while in ICU: China overwork case goes viral
A report circulating widely on Chinese social media has renewed attention on work pressure inside the country’s tech industry after a 32-year-old programmer reportedly died following what his family described as prolonged overwork — and continued receiving work messages while he was in emergency ca»»»
Greece issues orange weather warning as storms, strong winds forecast
Greece’s meteorological service has issued an orange warning for severe weather on Monday, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms across much of the country. Strong southerly winds will affect the Ionian Sea on Sunday and the Aegean Sea on Monday, reaching up to 8 on the Beaufort scale in some ar»»»
At least 10 dead, 80 missing after Indonesia’s West Bandung landslide
As heavy rains continue to trigger devastating soil shifts across Indonesia's mountainous regions, the latest disaster in West Java unfolded at approximately 02:00 WIB on January 24, when a sudden torrent of earth and water swept down the slopes of Mount Burangrang, according to local outless »»»
Libyan Telecoms Holding Co. signs MoU with US company KBR to develop infrastructure and 5G networks
The Chairman of the Libyan Telecommunications Holding Company (LPTIC), Ali Bin Gharbia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday (23 January) with representatives of the American company KBR Inc. (Kellogg, Brown and Root), in the presence of the Board’s advisor and several directors of rele»»»
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Chalhoub and Rachid to headline Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026
Dubai: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival will return on January 31 and February 1, 2026, with organisers unveiling a headline lineup that blends business, technology, culture and sport, as the event targets founders, investors and corporate leaders from across the region and beyond. Sign up for»»»
New wave of protests in Minneapolis after man is killed by federal agents
The killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents on Saturday sparked new protests and demands for ICE to end its operations in the city. The Trump administration quickly claimed that Pretti had intended to harm the federal agents, but videos of the incident appear»»»
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over pending China trade deal
US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that Canada would face 100% tariffs on all its exports to the United States if Ottawa pursued a trade agreement with China, deepening already strained relations between the two neighbours. US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it co»»»
Australian PM says Trump's comments on NATO troops 'completely unacceptable'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday said families of fallen soldiers would be "hurting" as a result of US President Donald Trump's "completely unacceptable" comments downplaying the efforts of non-US troops in Afghanistan. Trump appeared to be partially walking »»»
Minneapolis: Federal agents shoot and kill a man as protests erupt
For the second time this month, a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis when 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed during a federal immigration operation — sparking a candlelight vigil and renewed shock in the city still reeling from the death of Renee Good less than three»»»
Minneapolis: 37-year old Alex Pretti killed by ICE agents
For the second time this month, a U.S. citizen was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis when 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed during a federal immigration operation — sparking a candlelight vigil and renewed shock in the city still reeling from the death of Renee Good less than three»»»
Africa’s role in Trump’s uncertain vision of a New World Order
No sub-Saharan African country was invited to join Donald Trump’s newly created “Board of Peace,” a decision that has prompted some analysts to argue the US president is once again showing disregard for the African continent, raising questions about Africa’s role in Trump’s uncertain vision of a ne»»»
Trump stirs talk of "New World Order" as leaders signal shifting global alliances
After taking offense at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s more assertive stance toward Washington, Trump withdrew an invitation for him to join his Board of Peace, an organization chaired by Trump that some Western allies distrust as a potential rival to the United Nations. He has also used eco»»»