Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm
New York: Perilously cold temperatures threatened millions of Americans Monday in the wake of a sprawling winter storm that left at least 23 people dead as it knocked out power and paralyzed transportation. A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New M»»»
USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier to Be Ready to Strike Iran in 1-2 Days - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier will be ready to conduct operations against Iran in 1-2 days, The New York Times reported. The US forces have also reportedly sent an additional dozen warplanes to boost their strike group in the region. Earlier in the day, Fox News re»»»
7 reasons keeping the Indian rupee under pressure
Dubai: The Indian rupee remains pinned near record low levels against the UAE dirham, keeping pressure on Indian expatriates and remitters in the Gulf even after a modest rebound against the US dollar. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8.»»»
Nipah virus outbreak in India: Asian airports on high alert, tightens passenger screening
Airports in several Asian countries have reintroduced COVID-style health checks following reports of Nipah virus cases in India. Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have stepped up passenger screening and surveillance after the detection of infections in West Bengal. Also Read: Nipah vaccine trials begin a»»»
TV channels required to broadcast emergency alerts from MES free of charge - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced amendments to a resolution regulating the activities of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The document is aimed at strengthening the public alert system in the event of threats or the occurrence of emergencies. Under the changes, the M»»»
Business - EU, India to sign major trade deal
India rolled out the red carpet, hosting top EU leaders as guests of honour at its Republic Day parade, a day before the two sides are expected to sign a free trade agreement at an EU-India summit. Negotiations had started long before US president Donald Trump started imposing new tariffs on the re»»»
Four miscalculations by the SDF
The Syrian government’s rapid recapture of most areas formerly held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in under two weeks is not only a stunning military success on the part of the Syrian army, but it is also the result of a series of strategic errors made by SDF leadership. For years, the SDF b»»»
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean goods to 25 percent
US President Donald Trump has threatened to sharply increase tariffs on South Korean exports, accusing Seoul of failing to honour a trade agreement and raising the prospect of renewed tensions with one of Washington’s key Asian allies. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would raise ta»»»
Some federal immigration agents to depart Minneapolis on Tuesday, mayor says - UPI.com
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he spoke with President Donald Trump on Tuesday and that some federal immigration agents will be leaving the city on Tuesday. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Monday that some federal immigration agen»»»
Deputy Eldar Sulaimanov comments on domestic violence accusations - | 24.KG
Deputy of Parliament Eldar Sulaimanov commented on allegations of domestic violence previously posted on social media by his ex-wife, Asel Azamatova. The MP published his statement on his official social media account. According to the deputy, the information made public concerns his personal life.»»»
EU can’t defend itself without US – NATO chief
The EU would be unable defend itself without the US, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said. The bloc’s members would have to spend up to 10% of their GDP on their militaries, which could still be insufficient, he told the European Parliament on Monday. His remarks came amid continued calls by »»»
Shocking CCTV footage shows mayor's car blasted in broad daylight Philippine attack
Manila: Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan cheated death Sunday when his armoured black SUV repelled a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) ambush by gunmen leaping from a white minivan. CCTV captured the 6:20am strike in Barangay Poblacion: suspects fired the launcher point-blank at the mayor's ve»»»
Immigration chief departing Minneapolis as Trump sends border tsar Tom Homan to scene
A top US immigration official is expected to leave the US city of Minneapolis in what may mark a shift in the White House's tone after the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal officers over the weekend. As Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some immigration agents depart, "borde»»»
Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be forced to "choose between" relations with the US or China, ahead of the first visit of a British leader to Beijing in eight years. Sir Keir said the UK would maintain "close ties" with the US on business, security and defence, but added that "»»»
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East amid rising Iran tensions
Washington: The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on Monday, significantly boosting American firepower in the region. The carrier and its accompanying ships were ordered to the region as Iran intensified its crackdown on mass protests. Whi»»»
Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea
A Tokyo court has asked Pyongyang to pay 88 million Japanese yen ($570,000; £416,000) to four people who were lured to North Korea decades ago by a propaganda scheme. The plaintiffs said the North was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth", but they instead found themselves subject to harsh condit»»»
Weather forecast: UAE braces for foggy nights, light rain and choppy seas this week
Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain fair to partly cloudy today, with low clouds forming over some eastern areas and a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Humid conditions are forecast to develop overnight and into Wednesday m»»»
Why does the UAE not respond to the frenzied media campaign?
Disagreement has never been a flaw in Arab or Islamic culture. On the contrary, when governed by reason and ethics, it has long been a source of richness and intellectual breadth. For centuries, Arabs have been familiar with what came to be known as Adab al-Ikhtilaf — the ethics of disagreement — a»»»
Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump shifted toward a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota on Monday, a sudden change in tack following an outcry over the second fatal shooting of a protester by federal agents this month during the administration's nationwide crackdown on u»»»
Gold surges past $5,000 to fresh record on geopolitical tensions
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»
Russian envoy blames Maduro capture on Venezuelan security forces “betrayal”
Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»
Gold surges past $5,000 to fresh record on geopolitical tensions
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»
Russian envoy blames Maduro capture on Venezuelan security forces “betrayal”
Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»
Gold surges past $5,000 to fresh record on geopolitical tensions
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»
Gold surges past $5,000 to fresh record on geopolitical tensions
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»
Hezbollah chief warns any attack on Iran also targets group, “we are not neutral,”he said – Ya Libnan
Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Monday that any attack on the group’s backer Tehran would also be an attack on the group and warned that any new war on Iran would ignite the region. Last week, President Donald Trump said a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was w»»»
Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos, pharma to 25% over stalled trade deal
Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced an increase in tariffs on a wide range of South Korean goods, raising them to 25 per cent from the previous 15 per cent. Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said, "Because the Korean Legislature »»»
UK concerned at dependence on US satellites – FT
A major British contract to build new military satellites has sparked concern in London about the UK’s growing reliance on the US for critical communication capabilities, the Financial Times has reported. At the center of the debate is Skynet 6, a planned fleet of next generation military communica»»»
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
A reliable supply of computer chips is essential for Arnob Roy, the co-founder of Tejas Networks. His company, based in Bangalore, India, supplies the equipment behind mobile phone networks and broadband connections. "Essentially, we provide the electronics that carry traffic across telecom network»»»
AI talent now sets salaries and hiring power in the Gulf
Dubai: Hiring across the Gulf continues to expand, but the pattern is shifting. Growth remains strong, yet employers are focusing their budgets on a smaller group of high-impact skills that directly influence productivity, technology adoption and leadership depth. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
Sharjah Charity targets 1.2 million iftar meals during Ramadan
Sharjah Charity International is stepping up preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to distribute 1.2 million iftar meals as part of its annual Ramadan campaign Jood. The initiative includes 900,000 meals across cities and areas of Sharjah, along with 300,000 meals in 51 countries abroa»»»
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal reached last year. In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automob»»»
Iran's state TV airs several ‘forced confessions’ after protest crackdown, activists say
Iranian state television in recent weeks has aired an "unprecedented" number of coerced televised confessions following the latest deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests, according to human rights groups. Activists say the "forced confessions" are extracted by psychological and physical tort»»»
Purging of top general raises questions about China's war readiness
The senior ranks of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are in tatters. The weekend purging of China's top general, Zhang Youxia, and another senior military officer, Gen Liu Zhenli, has left serious questions about what triggered the elite power struggles unfolding in the country - and what this me»»»
U.S. warships arrive in Indian Ocean amid Iranian crackdown on protesters - UPI.com
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East on Monday after the Trump administration ordered them there as the regime in Iran has violently cracked down on protesters in recent weeks. File Photo by Will Tyndall/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Jan. »»»
Tim Walz wants to ‘work together’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has spoken to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz by phone. The call marks the first sign of de-escalation between Trump and Walz, who clashed over Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to Minneapolis. The call took place on Monday, two days after US Border Patrol agents shot a 37-year»»»
Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power
Several people have died in a winter storm that hit a wide swath of the US, causing thousands of flights to be cancelled or delayed due to conditions. The storm, which caused chaos from Texas to the tip of Maine over the weekend, snarled roadways, knocked out power, and buried major cities under a »»»
DFI announces 57 projects from 46 countries for 2025 fall grants cycle
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has marked a major milestone in its global mission to champion independent cinema, announcing the recipients of its 2025 Fall Grants Cycle while surpassing 1,000 supported projects worldwide since the programme’s inception. The 2025 Fall Grants Cy»»»
Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas welcomes AndersGroenholm as Executive Chef
Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas has announced the appointment of Anders Groenholm as Executive Chef, ushering in a new era of culinary creativity and excellence at one of Qatar’s most distinctive beachfront destinations. From the kitchens of Europe and Asia to the luxur»»»
‘hour and hour’ programme hosts fourth ‘Tourist Destinations’ event
Tribune News Network Doha The ‘hour and hour’ programme organised the fourth edition of its tourism event, ‘Tourist Destinations’, at Simaisma Resort, as part of its efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading regional and global tourist destination. The event, held in cooperation with the »»»
US-Taliban talks ‘stalled’ over Guantanamo prisoner – NYT
Secret talks between US and Afghan officials on a prisoner exchange have stalled after the Taliban insisted that a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay be included in any new deal, the New York Times has reported. Afghanistan has freed at least five American prisoners over the past year, but negotiation»»»
Trump says Iran wants deal as US "armada" arrives in Middle East
President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations as significant US military assets arrive in the region, though White House officials indicated a strike on regime targets remains under consideration, Axios reported on January 26. »»»
Israel recovers the last dead hostage in Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the identification and recovery of Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili's remains, marking the return of the last hostage held in Gaza. "Following the completion of the identification pr»»»
Israel recovers the last dead hostage in Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the identification and recovery of Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili's remains, marking the return of the last hostage held in Gaza. "Following the completion of the identification pr»»»
Trump says Iran wants deal as US "armada" arrives in Middle East
President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations as significant US military assets arrive in the region, though White House officials indicated a strike on regime targets remains under consideration, Axios reported on January 26. »»»
Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage – IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have retrieved the body of the last hostage held by Hamas, completing what was meant to be the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war. Forensic tests confirmed the remains belong to Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the military said on M»»»
New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Verified videos emerging from Iran show bodies piled up in a hospital, snipers stationed on buildings and CCTV cameras being destroyed, following the unprecedented crackdown on protests earlier this month. BBC Verify has been tracking the spread of protests across Iran since they first erupted in l»»»
Dollar sinks on yen intervention talk, gold breaks $5,100
LONDON — The dollar fell and gold hit fresh high on Monday amid uncertainty over domestic US policies and speculation of US-Japanese coordination to support the yen.Equity markets were mostly lower, with most major European indices in the red after a weak lead from Asia.The price of safe-haven asse»»»
France to ditch American video conferencing services
The French authorities plan to phase out American videoconferencing services, such as Teams and Zoom, within a year and replace them with a domestically developed app, Minister Delegate for the Civil Service David Amiel said on Saturday. The country needs to “detoxify itself” from US technology, he»»»
Is peace in Gaza possible without Russia?
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Moscow this week. His Kremlin talks marked the latest chapter in a long-established trajectory in which Russia’s stance on the ’Palestinian question’ has remained steady and predictable. In Moscow, officials emphasized that Russia’s »»»