Doha, Qatar: Japan has praised the State of Qatar's pivotal role in regional and international mediation efforts, highlighting its continued support for initiatives aimed at promoting stability in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Gaza. Speaking at a media briefing in Doha, the official »»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is considering whether to join US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace board. The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. It is expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza, manage its reconstruction, and be »»»

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he’s cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president just days »»»

Fallout from the Trump administration's criminal probe of the country's top central banker is being felt worldwide. That investigation, ostensibly focusing on potential/alleged falsehoods in Powell's congressional testimony about budget overruns in renovations to the bank's 88-year-old headquarters»»»

The four-day trial of Iranian translator Mahdieh Esfandiari on accusations of promoting "terrorism" via her social media posts opened on Tuesday. The case has been linked to a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of French citizens Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were impriso»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations, promising that "help is on its way" without providing details. The statement comes amid reports that nearly 2,000 people have been killed in a crackdown following weeks of anti-government protests»»»

More than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang in central Nigeria have been killed in an ongoing operation, an official has told the BBC. The large-scale, multi-agency offensive started on Saturday and had also led to arrests, the media officer for the Kogi state government said - withou»»»

Greenland's prime minister has said his people would choose Denmark over the US if they were asked to make such a choice "here and now". Jens-Frederik Nielsen's remark at a joint news conference with Denmark's prime minister is the strongest by a representative of the semi-autonomous Danish territo»»»

The UK government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to the ongoing "brutal" killings of protesters in the country, the foreign secretary has said. Thousands of people are feared dead or have been detained after a crackdown on anti-government protesters across Iran in recent days. Fore»»»

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

The rapid collapse of Venezuela’s air defences during the United States operation to detain Nicolás Maduro exposed less a technological shortfall than a systemic failure rooted in governance, logistics and geopolitical calculation.  »»»

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Russia is three generations ahead of the US on maneuverable hypersonic weapons technology, and this lead was vital to the creation of the S-500 air, missile and space defense system, says military analyst Alexei Leonkov. “To shoot down maneuvering hypersonic targets, [the Americans] would need to d»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that Washington's decision to withdraw from the UN health agency was dangerous for the United States and the rest of the world alike. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order just hours after returning to the White House on Janua»»»

US President Donald Trump is expected to get a briefing over sanction options against Iran, as Washington has been threatening to act against the country. But according to US newspaper Wall Street Journal, while Trump is pushing for strikes, his advisors advocate for diplomacy and taking on nuclear»»»

K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. With dates in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, it's likely to be one of the biggest tours of the year, especially as the band haven't played outside of the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington's threats of strikes against Iran are absolutely unacceptable, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "The threats from Washington of launching new military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic are absolutely unacceptable," Za»»»

Copenhagen: Danish and Greenlandic officials will hold high-stake talks about Greenland's future on Wednesday at the White House with US Vice President JD Vance, who has accused Denmark of neglecting its autonomous territory. US President Donald Trump has been talking up the idea of buying or annex»»»

Bulgaria weather forecast for Wednesday, January 14, predicts varied conditions across the country, with fog lingering around the Danube and cloudier skies over central and eastern regions. Visibility will remain limited along the Danube for much of the day, while winds will generally be light. Mor»»»

US President Donald Trump will return to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting of business, political and cultural elites in Davos, Switzerland next week, leading a record-large US delegation, organizers said Tuesday. The Geneva-based think tank says Trump, whose assertive foreign policy on iss»»»

At least four people died overnight in Gaza from walls collapsing onto their tents as strong winds lashed the Palestinian coastal territory, hospital authorities said Tuesday. Dangerous living conditions persist in Gaza after more than two years of devastating Israeli bombardment and aid shortfalls»»»

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»»»

Abu Dhabi: Homes built today must be designed to cope with higher temperatures and tougher climate conditions, because climate adaptation has become a business necessity rather than a future consideration, Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar, said on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

President Donald Trump touted "low" U.S. inflation numbers Tuesday, taking aim at the central bank chief for being "too late" to slash interest rates and urging further rate cuts to boost the economy. "Great (LOW!) Inflation numbers for the USA. That means that Jerome 'Too Late' Powell should cut i»»»

Former Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni, who also served as the president of soccer club AC Ajaccio, was shot dead in Corsica on January 11 during his mother’s funeral. He was 71. Alain Orsoni was one of the leaders of the Corsican National Liberation Front (FLNC) in the 1980s. He later fou»»»

Reliable electricity is “essential for economic growth and foreign investment,” the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said on Tuesday, following a meeting between U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa and Chair and General Manager of Electricite du Liban Kamal Hayek. During the meeting, Issa “underscored the United Sta»»»

US President Donald Trump has said countries doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on trade they do with America. It comes as Iran cracks down on anti-government protests, with thousands of people feared dead. Trump has used the threat of tariffs before to exert pressure on countries. Her»»»

Greenland holds the world’s eighth-largest rare earth reserves—1.5 million tons—but US interests extend far beyond minerals, Ruslan Dimukhamedov, chairman of the Association of Producers and Consumers of Rare and Rare-Earth Metals, tells Sputnik. Greenland is rich in iron ore, graphite, tungsten, p»»»

US President Donald Trump will receive Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House on January 15, a senior administration official confirmed to the press, in a meeting set to expose the awkward dynamics between Washington and the Nobel Peace Prize laureate it has systematic»»»

US President Donald Trump will receive Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House on January 15, a senior administration official confirmed to the press, in a meeting set to expose the awkward dynamics between Washington and the Nobel Peace Prize laureate it has systematic»»»

Since the mid-1960s, the Middle East has been a growing contest among its inhabitants. It was a system in which Arab and Persian states competed, openly and ruthlessly, for primacy, legitimacy, and the authority to define the regional political agenda. »»»

Since the mid-1960s, the Middle East has been a growing contest among its inhabitants. It was a system in which Arab and Persian states competed, openly and ruthlessly, for primacy, legitimacy, and the authority to define the regional political agenda. »»»

Since the mid-1960s, the Middle East has been a growing contest among its inhabitants. It was a system in which Arab and Persian states competed, openly and ruthlessly, for primacy, legitimacy, and the authority to define the regional political agenda. »»»

Since the mid-1960s, the Middle East has been a growing contest among its inhabitants. It was a system in which Arab and Persian states competed, openly and ruthlessly, for primacy, legitimacy, and the authority to define the regional political agenda. »»»

Denmark’s ambassador to Washington, Jesper Moller Sorensen, has said he made it “abundantly clear” to US Congressman Randy Fine that Greenland is part of Denmark, after the lawmaker introduced a bill calling for the annexation of the Arctic Island. On Monday, the Republican congressman introduced t»»»

Dubai: Emirates will launch a daily, year-round service between Dubai and Helsinki from October 1, 2026, creating the first direct air link between Finland and the UAE and expanding its Nordic network. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said the route will be »»»

Farmers in northern Greece began blocking border crossings again on Tuesday, a day after they turned down an invitation to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis is set to meet at 3 p.m. with other groups of farmers who agreed to dialogue. The blockades are affecting the»»»

Dubai: Freezing rain caused widespread travel disruptions across Central Europe on Tuesday, forcing the temporary suspension of flights at several major airports and disrupting rail and road traffic as a severe winter spell tightened its grip on the region. A thick layer of ice led to a temporary s»»»

Political tensions escalated over the ongoing garbage crisis in Sofia, with senior figures from GERB, DPS-New Beginning, and TISP sharply criticizing Mayor Vasil Terziev, while the Metropolitan Municipality announced new measures aimed at transparency and cleanup progress. Speaking in Stara Zagora,»»»

US President Donald Trump ramped up economic pressure on the Iranian regime on Monday by announcing he was imposing import duties on the goods of any country that trades with Tehran. The move could further disrupt US trade relationships with global economies like China and India. Also in this editi»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as "terrorist" organizations, imposing sanctions on them and their members in a decision that could have implications for U.S. relationships with allies Qatar an»»»

ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi an excellent year was ahead of Serbia economically, and noted that plans for the future and a political vision were a condition for progress in any country and that Serbia could learn much from the UAE in that regard. "Here»»»

Minnesota and its two largest cities, Minneapolis and St Paul, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the ICE enforcement surge that led to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal officer and sparked protests nationwide. Minnesota and its two largest cities sued th»»»

RFK Jr. has just released new U.S. dietary guidelines, as part of the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” campaign. The national food pyramid has once again been reshaped, urging Americans to change their eating habits. But with shifting advice and political overtones, how effective»»»

Iran’s government is facing one of its most serious challenges in years as protests have swept across the country since December 28. Starting with economic demands, demonstrators are now calling for the end of the clerical rule that has been in power since the 1979 revolution. Here are some of the »»»

UN ​human rights chief Volker Turk said Tuesday he was "horrified" by the violence in Iran as a government crackdown continued. The Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated the death toll at 646 while an Iranian official told Reuters that 2,000 people had been killed. US President Donald Trump »»»

US President Donald Trump has announced that any country doing business with Iran will face an additional 25 percent tariff from the United States. The move, intended to pressure the Islamic Republic, comes as protests continue in the country. The crackdown also continues, with an estimated 10,000 »»»

Abu Dhabi: Venezuela’s vast oil reserves may dominate headlines, but they are unlikely to shift global oil markets any time soon, according to Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking during a fireside chat at Abu Dh»»»