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»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP)-The weather on Saturday night will be partly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will be blow south in the north and centre and east in the south, quite strong to strong near...»»»

Hong Kong — Asian markets were mixed recently after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in the AI sector along with a US trade deal with the island.It came after US stocks rebounded after two down days, while oil steadied as President Donald Trump stepped»»»

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know? That is the challenge posed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recen»»»

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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to US control of Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, a»»»

A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 1»»»

The tariffs will continue until a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland by the US, Trump added. Starting February 1, tariffs against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will increase to 10%, and from June 1, they will rise to 25%, the U»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined 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. This cam»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-chair Tino Chrupalla warned that interference in Iran's internal affairs could risk war and trigger a new wave of refugees. "We do not support interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Choosing a government is the task of the »»»

COPENHAGEN — Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.The bipartisan delegation, on a two-day trip to the Danis»»»

AMMAN — Exports of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 9.2 per cent last year, signalling a clear expansion in the geographical reach of exports to non-traditional African, European and non-Arab Asian markets.According to statistical data from the chamber, industrial exports reached JD7.490»»»

Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) decelerated over the coastal waters of Catanduanes while holding steady in intensity on Saturday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. In its 8 pm update on Saturday (Jan. 17), Pagasa placed the stor»»»

ALGIERS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Chad has condemned Sudan's Rapid Support Forces' attack inside the Chadian territories that killed seven soldiers, warning the warring parties in Sudan against the repetition of such an assault.In a media statement, Chadian government spokesman Qassem Sharif said that his »»»

The head of the CIA travelled to Venezuela and met the country's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez for about two hours, a US official said Friday. The visit from the senior US official was called a "trust-building measure" in the wake of the shock ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Janua»»»

Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced she had dismissed Alex Saab from his role as industry minister. Saab is a close ally of deposed president Nicolas Maduro and has faced accusations of acting as a front man for the former leader. Venezuela's interim president on Friday d»»»

A US Judge on Friday barred ICE agents from arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota or using pepper spray against them. The ruling comes 10 days after an ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good and another wounded a Venezuelan man a few days later. A US judge restricted federal agents on Frida»»»

US President Donald Trump has described ownership of Greenland as “vital” to his planned missile defence shield, doubling down on the claim that the sprawling Danish territory is critical to US national security. But experts say Trump's costly Golde»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose tariffs on American trading partners that do not support his push to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with European allies and casting new uncertainty regarding NATO unity. At a White House event on Friday, the US president doubled down on hi»»»

It’s been a week marked by brutality, brinkmanship and political theatre. In Iran, a third week of protests spiralled into a nationwide uprising as the regime shut down the internet and phone lines. Graphic accounts of a violent crackdown emerged via Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, with human righ»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the members of a “Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the temporary governance of post-war Gaza. Trump will chair the board himself and will be joined by former British prime minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Ste»»»

Syrian government forces on Saturday entered Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, after Kurdish-led fighters agreed to evacuate the town in a move to avoid further confrontation. Last week, the Syrian army drove Kurdish forces out of Aleppo following deadly clashes. Syria’s army said Saturday its forces had»»»