WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is asking countries to pay over $1 billion for the right to a permanent seat on the Gaza Board of Peace, Bloomberg reported citing the board's draft charter. Trump previously announced the formation of a Gaza Board of Peace, whi»»»

Conservatives are staggeringly underrepresented among Yale University professors, as evidenced by their donations to political causes in 2025, the Yale Daily News has reported. In an analysis of fundraising disclosures published on Wednesday, the student newspaper estimated that professors at the I»»»

Sharjah: Literary festivals rooted in culture play a key role in sharing knowledge and bringing communities closer, African publishers and booksellers said at the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026). Participants said the event offers a rare space where African »»»

Washington: When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the US, he portrayed the strongman's vice president and longtime aide as America's preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela amid a scourge of drugs, corruption and economic »»»

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a "criminal" for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left "several thousand" peop»»»

Vienna: An avalanche killed three Czech skiers in central Austria, police said, bringing the total to eight killed in the country's Alps on Saturday. Avalanches across the Alps have claimed victims since last week following heavy snowfall. An avalanche swept away three of a group of seven Czech ski»»»

US President Donald Trump's apparently coercive threat to force Western allies not to oppose his proposed annexation of Greenland, or face further damage to their trade with the US, is without both parallel and precedent. We've had some unusual and unexpected economic threats from President Trump o»»»

Four years have passed since the events of January 17, 2022, when Houthi militias launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting vital civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi. On that day, the UAE’s resolve was displayed in its strongest and most inspiring form, as the nation moved decisively to r»»»

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mobilized the state's National Guard on Saturdays to help maintain peace amid federal immigration law enforcement efforts and protests in Minneapolis and elsewhere. File Photo by Al Drago/ UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Ongoing altercations between protesters and feder»»»

At least four Syrian soldiers and an unknown number of Kurdish-led troops have been killed in clashes that broke out during the agreed withdrawal of Kurdish fighters across the Euphrates River. The Syrian army says it has now entered the city of Taqba on the river's west bank, which the Kurdish-led»»»

As the Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces trade accusations of breaking a troop withdrawal agreement in the country's north, FRANCE 24 Damascus correspondent Dana Alboz breaks down how the Syrian military's advance has put part of the region's civilian population to flight.»»»

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday said authorities “must break the back of the seditionists” involved in nationwide demonstrations that prompted a brutal government crackdown. According to rights groups, at least 3,000 people have been killed in the protests. Read our li»»»

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he cannot promise that the US will remain in the bloc in a recent interview with Der Spiegel. He added that European countries must take Washington seriously when it says it wants to take over Greenland. US President Donald Trump has recently »»»

In the year since US President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term, he has brought with him significant global shifts. Like many countries, Canada - America's closest neighbour to the north - has felt the impact and seen a change in the long-standing relationship with its close securit»»»

U.S. Central Command on Friday targeted and killed an al-Qaeda leader in northwest Syria who is directly tied to the ISIS sniper who killed two Iowa National Guardsmen and their U.S. interpreter on Dec. 13. U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss Jan. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Command»»»

The mourners had gathered in the small village of Vero, a half-hour drive from Ajaccio, the capital of the picture-postcard Mediterranean island of Corsica. In their midst was former nationalist leader Alain Orsoni, 71, who had flown in from exile in Nicaragua to bury his mother. Suddenly, with the»»»

Dubai: Households may feel the climate transition most sharply through two everyday pressure points in 2026, electricity bills and insurance availability. A new cross-sector outlook on sustainable finance trends points to a more pragmatic energy shift, shaped by energy security, rising power demand»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday it conducted a strike in northwest Syria yesterday, that resulted in the death of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda.Al-Jasim had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for an ambush which killed two »»»

US President Donald Trump has announced he will impose tariffs on eight European NATO nations that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. The measures will remain in place until a “complete and total purchase” of the Danish autonomous territory is achieved, he said. In recent weeks, Trump has repea»»»

US forces have carried out a strike which killed an al-Qaeda leader "who had direct ties" to an Islamic State (IS) group terrorist responsible for an ambush which killed three Americans in Syria, officials have said. The US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement that Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was»»»

Syrian forces enter the Raqqa area of eastern Aleppo after the withdrawal of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Saturday. Photo by Ahmad Fallaha/EPA Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Syrian forces have pushed Kurdish fighters out of several cities and villages in the Aleppo region on Saturday after Kurdish»»»

Darlene Regis Batang PBA Middle East is set to make history from February 6 to 8, 2026, as the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) brings its youth league to the Middle East for the first time, hosting the landmark 3-day event in Qatar. The premiere edition will bring together 48 teams from 6 G»»»

The Pentagon will review all contracts worth over $20 million which it signed with small businesses under the 8A program, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced. Most of the firms operate as shell companies which funnel money to major consulting groups, he claimed. Hegseth announced the aud»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (KUNA) - The White House issued a statement on Friday outlining President Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and the lineup of the newly-established Board of Peace which take charge of implementing the plan.Following is the test of the statement.Yesterday, Presid»»»

Representatives of several South American and European Union nations signed the E.U.-Mercosur trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, but final approval is still months away. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Representatives of the European Union and South American nations signed a fre»»»

A threat by President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland has drawn condemnation from European leaders. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was "completely wrong" while French President Emmanuel Macron called it "unacceptable".»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has emphasised the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. T»»»

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the region’s largest and most immersive wellness destination, has unveiled an exclusive wellness membership designed to help residents embrace a sustainable rhythm of mindful living. Designed to nurture both body and spirit, the membership programme blends advanc»»»

SK Holding announced its full acquisition of SK Real Estate and Arian Holding, including Arian Real Estate and Arian Assets, in a strategic move aimed at unifying institutional decision-making, enhancing management efficiency, and establishing a more disciplined operating model with clear accountab»»»

LONDON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The first full-sized autonomous helicopter completed its maiden flight with the aircraft, specialized in tracking submarines, carrying out high-risk missions.British Royal Navy (RN) said, in a statement on Friday, the helicopter, named Proteus, was developed through a progr»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump sent a message to his Egyptian counterpart Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on Friday where he stated that resolving the dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was "at the very top" of his agenda."I thank you f»»»

KUWAIT -- Vatican Secretary of State leads a Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrating Minor Basilica Status of Our Lady of Arabia in Al-Ahmadi City. RAMALLAH -- A Palestinian teenager is shot dead by Israeli occupation soldiers in east Ramallah city, the West Bank. BEIRUT -- Two people are killed in sepa»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed on Saturday that the European Union "stands fully united and in complete solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland," affirming that "dialogue remains the best path forward, and the EU is committed to bu»»»

Thousands of people in Greenland and Denmark have protested against plans by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland - an autonomous Danish territory. Demonstrations were held in Danish cities including the capital, Copenhagen, as well as in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. The rallies coincide »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»