Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are turning cooler and more unsettled today, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies over coastal and northern areas and a chance of light rainfall during the morning. Temperatures are easing slightly, particularly in western regions, while rising humidity overni»»»

A screen grab from a video made available by the Spanish Civil Guard shows agents gathering evidence at the site of the wreckage where, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at least 40 people died after a high-speed train carrying more than 300 passengers derailed and collided with another train traveling »»»

As US President Donald Trump has escalated a standoff with Europe over his aggressive push to take control of Greenland — a move that is straining Nato unity and reviving fears of a transatlantic trade war. Trump has now linked his Greenland campaign to his failure to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize»»»

Claude wasn't much of a talker, he barely moved, and never wore a costume to entice his audience - but on Sunday, hundreds gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the life and legacy of the city's beloved albino alligator. A New Orleans-style brass band, a gator-shaped eight-foot-long white sourdoug»»»

In recent decades, the geography of innovation has followed a familiar pattern. Breakthrough technologies have tended to emerge from a small handful of ecosystems, most notably the United States, with China rising rapidly over the past decade by pairing scale with state-backed ambition. From semico»»»

WASHINGTON: Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office. Also Read: Nato chief Rutte speaks with Trump over »»»

A surfer has been bitten by a shark, in what is the fourth attack along Australia's New South Wales (NSW) coastline in under 48 hours. The man suffered minor cuts after a shark bit through his board near Crescent Head on Tuesday morning. A young surfer had a similarly lucky escape at Dee Why Beach »»»

Renowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness. He came from a long line of wood carvers from the Yoruba people, and took the tradition from his birthplace of Osogbo in the country's south-west to the global art space. Ak»»»

Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice for the first day of the trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Monday. Prince Harry will give his evidence on Thursday and the case itself is expected to last several weeks. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Pr»»»

Jake Leguee is a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since his grandfather bought the 17,000 acres in 1956, the Leguee family has grown canola, wheat, flax and green lentils. As a child, he watched his father and grandfather spending hours riding their tractor to sow seeds and spray cr»»»

When campaigning to become president for the second time, Donald Trump made improving the economy a central part of his pitch to voters. One year after returning to the White House, we asked voters about that promise. What do they think of the state of the economy? Are their lives better today than»»»

Donald Trump warned he no longer feels obliged to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel prize, in a message published Monday, as the US president ramped up his campaign to take over Greenland. In an extraordinary text message sent to Norway's prime minister, Trump questioned Denma»»»

Dubai: The Gulf’s biggest retail groups have been quietly rewriting their business models. International franchises once symbolized scale and credibility across the GCC. Today, home-grown brands increasingly sit at the center of expansion plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

GUATEMALA CITY: The death toll from suspected gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police rose to nine Monday, as Guatemalans awoke to heavier security and curtailed rights after President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency. The violence started Saturday when inmates seized control of three»»»

Also In This Package US launches deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria: Trump Bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis 'Merry Christmas': Trump launches strike in Nigeria Armed gangs kidnapped at least 163 Christian worshippers after storming two ch»»»

VIENNA: In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks. While in recent days US President Donald Trump seemed to have b»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), is proud to continue as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026. This three-year collaboration reinforces QNB’s role as a key driver of digital innovation and fintech development in Qatar an»»»

The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. A simi»»»

The family of a man from Northern Ireland whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year, despite him carrying identification, have said they are seeking answers about what happened to him. The remains of James O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Phoenix Park in Dubli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, concluded the Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2026, held in Education City in collaboration with Harvard University, under the theme ‘Diplomacy in the Age of Innovation’. The event broug»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has launched basketball as the fourth elite sport in its Creating Pathways programme, with the new addition beginning with an intensive one-week selection camp in which 79 girls participated and 20 were selected to join the programme. The Creating Pathways»»»

QNA Doha Starting from February 1, 2026, the MSAR E-system for securing insurance coverage for vehicles bearing non-Qatari licence plates will be commissioned. The system is accessible through a smartphone application and a web-based portal, enabling incoming visitors to complete insurance procedur»»»

QNA DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association (QSGA), HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Directors as part of regulating its operation and strength»»»

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at a US military base in Greenland for "long-planned" activities, the organisation said Monday. The announcement from NORAD, a joint US-Canada military organisation for aerospace monitoring and defence, came amid rising tens»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his Cabinet vice-premier during a tour and inauguration of a machinery complex, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. "Kim Jong Un dismissed Yang Sung Ho, vice-premier of the Cabinet, on the spot," the KCNA report said in report on the inauguration, p»»»

Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP) - Heavy rainfall will continue overnight in the eastern regions of the North and Centre, with locally significant amounts, particularly in Greater Tunis and Nabeul.The highest accumulations are expected to range between 100 and...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yedioth Ahronoth: Netanyahu demanded cancellation of US strike on Iran due to verified failure 19-01-2026 20:04 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider drops a sound bomb near a citizen in Al-Bustan village, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-01-2026 23:46 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasised the US president cannot threaten his way to ow»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Sharaa Discusses with Trump Syria’s Independence 19-01-2026 23:40 PM Syria’s Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa held Monday a phone call »»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to get to the bottom of why two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain killing at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to search the wreckage. After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for vi»»»

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a super PAC supporting Nate Morris, a candidate for U.S. Senate in the race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a candidate in the Senate race»»»

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 »»»