A young male elephant with one tusk has killed at least 20 in a forested area in northeast India from January 1 through 9 and will be tranquilized and returned to the wild. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Indian officials are hunting a wild elephant with a single »»»

Claudette Colvin, who helped end racial segregation in the US by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, has died. She was 86 years old. Colvin's protest, which led to her arrest, came in 1955 at the age of 15 while she was living in Montgomery, Alabama. It happened nine months before t»»»

Dozens of soldiers in an elite German army unit are under investigation for abuse, bullying, Nazi salutes, and drug use, according to local media. Fifty-five suspects in the 26th Parachute Regiment, one of Germany’s top-tier units, are being probed over allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to»»»

Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68. His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. The satirical cartoon strip - about a competent but frust»»»

Schools across parts ​of northern Nigeria started reopening on January 12, after months of closure triggered ⁠by the abduction of hundreds of students in November 2025. The move follows a circular from the federal government in December 2025 saying that enhanced security measures had created a safe»»»

South Korean prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 2024 declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into chaos. Yoon triggered a political crisis when he announced an end to civilian rule in December 2024 a»»»

Agencies New Delhi India has officially claimed the top global position in rice production, overtaking China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes, marking a historic milestone in the country’s agricultural journey. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the achievement in New»»»

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., holds a binder of prepared research after former President Bill Clinton did not appear for a closed-door deposition in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump holds a meeting with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2. The Treasury and State Department designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations on Tu»»»

Beirut, Jan. 14 (SANA) Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri reiterated his country’s commitment to maintaining the best possible relations with Syria and Lebanon’s rejection to any threat to Syria’s security originating from Lebanese territory. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Mit»»»

QNA Doha Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed that the State of Qatar is coordinating closely with its mediation partners to expedite the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreeme»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha At Georgetown University in Qatar on Tuesday evening, the late Ottoman Empire emerged not as a distant historical abstraction but as a lens through which to reconsider modernity, identity, and power in the Middle East. The occasion marked the inaugural lecture of Lusail Museum Con»»»

QNA Doha Under the patronage of HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar is set to host the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf Securi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar’s population continues to age, the Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital is playing a vital role in helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent. A total of 641 older adults have been treated at the specialist Sarcopenia Clinic since opening in 2023,»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie launched the State of the Environment Report for the State of Qatar 2025 on Tuesday. The report dealt with the current environmental conditions in Qatar, highlighting key challenges and achievement»»»

More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was "on its way". The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that it had so far confirmed »»»

For the first time in three years U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, climbing by 2.4% as federal policy shifts back to fossil fuels. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- For the first time in three years annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased, climbi»»»

Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to testify in a Republican-controlled congressional committee's investigation into convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, accusing Republican chair James Comer of leading a partisan campaign against them.  Former US President Bill Clinton and former Sec»»»

US President Donald Trump told Iranian protesters on Tuesday that “help is on its way” as he weighed options to punish Tehran for its brutal crackdown. As the threat of military action looms, analysts say Trump's inclination for one-off strikes means he&»»»

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic, has died after a months-long battle with prostate cancer, his family announced Tuesday. Adams announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May and said then that he had only months left to live. "Unfortunately, this isn't good news. He»»»

The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, making it easier to deport thousands of people from the US. "Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law's requirement," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sa»»»

US ⁠President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to continue their protests and said help was on the way, without giving details. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said Tuesday that at least 2,000 people have died in the ongoing protests in Iran and brutal governmen»»»

Activists protest the Wednesday shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis at Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday. Thousands converged in Minneapolis and across the country following federal officer-involved shootings of Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday and two others in Portland on Thursda»»»

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that Somalis in the United States with temporary protected status must leave the country by March 17. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration said Tuesday it's ending the temporary prot»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has overseen the deaths of at least 1,850 anti-government protesters across Iran since December 28, and President Donald Trump on Tuesday told protesters that help is coming. Photo by Iranian Leader's Press Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Don»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the w»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the w»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the w»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the w»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Brazil OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the w»»»

Egypt welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the United States to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. In an official press statement, the Egyptian government described the move as a “pivotal step” that reflects the danger posed by the group’s “extre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Katara International Kahraman Exhibition opened on Tuesday at Katara Hall (Building 12), bringing together premium amber (Kahraman) products from around the world. Running until January 16, the exhibition features exhibitors from 13 countries across 82 booths, »»»

The political clash over Sofia’s ongoing waste crisis deepened on Tuesday as more parties called for Mayor Vasil Terziev to resign, while he defended his record, urging citizens to manage their own waste responsibly and framing the disruptions within the context of upcoming elections. Also, the Cit»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Argentine repayment of $2.5 billion in a post on X. “Stabilizing a strong ally and generating tens of millions in gains for Americans is a major achievement of the America First initiative,,” he wrote. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo BUENOS AI»»»

Port Said – Sky Ports Group for Shipping and Stevedoring has announced the commencement of construction for a bulk cement export terminal within its multi-purpose terminal at East Port Said Port, with total investments of $50m. The project aims to enhance Egyptian cement exports and access new inte»»»

Abu Dhabi: The World Bank expects the UAE economy to grow by 5 per cent in 2026, rising to 5.1 per cent in 2027, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report released today. The report says the global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated, despite persistent trade tensions »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 13 he’s cancelled 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 earlier said Iran wants to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of poor horizontal visibility at places later Tuesday night due to misty to foggy conditions. In its daily weather report on January 13, 2026, the department informed inshore weather until 6am on Wednesday will be comparatively cold with scatter»»»

Hezbollah saluted, in a statement, the million-strong marches that took place across various regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in support of the Islamic regime and stability. “These marches clearly expressed the true direction of the Iranian people, who stand united around the leadership of t»»»

Britain and France are likely to drop their plan to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire unless they have US backing, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Russia has warned that any Western forces in Ukraine would be treated as “legitimate targets.” Three FT sour»»»

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked January 12 to at least 2,000 people killed, activists say. With the Internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the toll. Iran’s government»»»

The US on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations, accusing them of "violence and destabilisation".  The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as well as Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist »»»

Since late August 2025, China has taken delivery of at least 24 liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from two sanctioned Russian facilities, Arctic LNG 2 and Portovaya. This underscores increased cooperation between China and Russia as the Kremlin seeks to boost LNG exports in order to fund its wa»»»

The leaders of several of the world's central banks described Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as a "respected colleague." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The heads of several central banks from around the world said Tuesday that Jerome Powell, "a respected coll»»»

A study by the Union Center for Research and Development sheds light on the origins, structure, and role of SAVAK, the notorious intelligence and security organization that served as the Shah’s primary instrument of surveillance and repression until the fall of the Pahlavi regime. Birth of SAVAK Un»»»

A very cold start to 2025 and the growing power demands of data centres and cryptocurrencies saw US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years, a new analysis shows. Last year homes burned more gas for heating while the use of coal surged by 13% to meet rising electric»»»

The BBC will file a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's lawsuit over how his 6 January 2021 speech was edited in a Panorama documentary. The US president filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit in a Florida court last month, accusing the BBC of defamation and of violating a trade practices law. Court pap»»»

Myanmar soldiers rampaged door-to-door, systematically killing, raping, and burning Rohingya men, women and children, the International Court of Justice heard on Tuesday, on day two of a genocide hearing. ICJ judges are hearing three weeks of testimony as they weigh accusations by The Gambia that M»»»

Lebanese prosecutors have indicted former central bank governor Riad Salameh and two lawyers on charges including embezzlement of public funds, forgery and illicit enrichment, judicial authorities said on Tuesday. Salameh, who headed the Lebanese Central Bank for three decades, was detained for abo»»»

Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks on the future of the Arctic island which President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened. Trump has been talking up the idea of buying or annexing the autonomous territory for yea»»»