Landslides in New Zealand kill 2, search for missing continues - UPI.com
Record-breaking torrential rain across the north island of New Zealand was being blamed for at least two deadly landlides that claimed the lives of two people on Thursday in one of the country's most popular holiday regions. File photo by New Zealand Police/EPA-EFE Jan. 22 (UPI) -- At least two peo»»»
Zelensky Says Meeting with Trump in Davos was 'Very Good'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a "very good" meeting with US President Donald Trump in Davos on Thursday. "We spoke about documents and about air defense," Zelensky told reporters briefly without elaborating before addressing the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort. Zel»»»
Ethiopia Must Suspend Biggest Gold Mine over Toxic Chemicals
Work at Ethiopia's largest gold mine must be suspended to protect nearby children from the toxic chemicals it has released into the soil, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Thursday. Operations at the Lega Dembi mine, around 500 kilometres (310 miles) south of the capital Addis Ababa, were halted by aut»»»
Danish PM thanks Starmer for support over Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his "strong support" over US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland, as the pair met in the UK. Frederiksen said it was important to know "Europeans stand together" and "don't get divided" during what she describe»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Colombia-Ecuador trade row deepens as Bogotá imposes retaliatory tariffs
Colombia retaliated swiftly against Ecuador on January 22, imposing matching trade penalties and cutting off electricity supplies a day after Quito announced a 30% “security charge” on Colombian imports, stoking a diplomatic standoff that threatens economic ties between the Andean neighbo»»»
Colombia-Ecuador trade row deepens as Bogotá imposes retaliatory tariffs
Colombia retaliated swiftly against Ecuador on January 22, imposing matching trade penalties and cutting off electricity supplies a day after Quito announced a 30% “security charge” on Colombian imports, stoking a diplomatic standoff that threatens economic ties between the Andean neighbo»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Milei declares "world has begun to awaken" in Davos speech praising free markets
Argentine President Javier Milei declared on January 22 that "the world has begun to awaken" to free-market ideals, using his third consecutive speech at the World Economic Forum to champion capitalism whilst claiming the Americas would become "the beacon of light" for Western civilisation. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
Prime minister signs document regarding Qatar's accession to Peace Council
DAVOS: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has signed a document on the State of Qatar's accession to the Peace Council. This took place during the signing ceremony for the Council's charter, held in Davos, Switzerland, in the presen»»»
U.S. Envoy Barrack backs Syria–SDF integration agreement, stresses ceasefire commitment
Washington, Jan. 22 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, reiterated Washington’s support for and commitment to advancing the integration process outlined in the January 18 agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Speaking on the X platform followin»»»
European Parliament condemns Iran's repression of protesters, calls for IRGC terrorist designation
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal repression of protesters and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organisation, the parliament announced on January 22. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump's dispute with the Fed puts agency independence in question - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The conflict between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is raising urgent questions about the independence of the regulatory system. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The conflict between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve»»»
Decision to move IS prisoners from Syria to Iraq came at Baghdad's request
The decision to move prisoners of the Islamic State group from northeast Syria to detention centers in Iraq came after a request by officials in Baghdad that was welcomed by the U.S.-led coalition and the Syrian government, officials said Thursday. American and Iraqi officials told The Associated P»»»
Vucevic receives Hungarian PM's envoy
BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia on regional affairs, met with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's envoy Zsolt Bunford on Thursday. "A cordial meeting with PM Orban's envoy, Mr Zsolt Bunford," Vucevic posted on Instagram. The meeting »»»
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America's gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — rose at a 4.4% annual pace »»»
'Board of Peace' signed by Donald Trump: a $1bn price tag for permanent membership
US President Donald Trump has unveiled his “Board of Peace,” a $1 billion initiative aimed at resolving international conflicts through permanent membership. Initially designed to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, a draft of the board’s charter suggests its mandate could extend beyond the Palestinian »»»
REPLAY: US President Trump speaks at Davos unveiling 'Board of Peace' project
This is a replay about US President Trump's speech at Davos unveiling 'Board of Peace' project.»»»
Bulgaria Leads EU in Fertility, Women in the Country Also Become Mothers at Youngest Age
According to the latest Eurostat data, Bulgaria now has the highest fertility rate in the European Union. In 2024, Bulgarian women gave birth to an average of 1.72 children each, compared to the EU average of 1.38. Following Bulgaria, the countries with the next highest fertility rates were France »»»
US begins transfer of up to 7,000 IS group detainees from Syria to Iraq
The US army has begun transferring up to 7,000 detained Islamic State (IS) group fighters from Syria to prison facilities in Iraq as the Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces start handing back Syrian prisons to the government. An initial group of around 150 detainees was moved on Wednesd»»»
US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq
The US military has started transferring up to 7,000 Islamic State (IS) detainees from prisons in northeastern Syria to Iraq, as Syria’s new government asserts control over territories long governed autonomously by Kurdish-led forces. US Central Command (Centcom) reported that 150 IS fighters have »»»
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to reopen ‘in both directions’ next week
The Rafah crossing, which links Egypt with the Gaza Strip, will be reopened in “both directions” next week, an administrator for the enclave said on Thursday. “Opening Rafah signals that Gaza is no longer closed to the future and the world,” he said. The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the »»»
France Says Won't Join Peace Board for Now, Partly Contrary to UN Charter
France will not join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for now because its charter does not correspond with a UN resolution to resolve the war in Gaza, and some of the charter's elements were contrary to the UN charter, its foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday, Reuters rep»»»
Sharjah Taxi to go fully hybrid by 2027
Sharjah: Sharjah Taxi transported more than 9.31 million passengers in 2025, recording a growth of over 25 per cent compared to 2024, the company announced. The figures include 917,000 passengers who booked rides through the smart application Yango, as well as 760,000 passengers served across the e»»»
Head of State Radev to Leave President's Administration Building on January 23
Rumen Radev will leave the President's administration building at 4 p.m. on Friday, the press office of the head of State said Thursday. Radev will be seen off at the main entrance of the institution by Vice President Iliana Iotova, who will take over as President after the Constitutional Court's r»»»
Truth or Fake - Greenland: Trump falsely claims the US 'gave back' territory to Denmark
In his lengthy speech at Davos, US President Donald Trump falsely claimed the US "gave back" Greenland to Denmark after World War II. In reality, Greenland has never been America's to give back at all. Vedika Bahl goes through the facts – and falsehoods – surrounding Greenland in this edi»»»
Live: NATO chief cannot negotiate Greenland on behalf of Denmark, govt says
NATO chief Mark Rutte cannot negotiate on behalf of Denmark over Greenland, the Danish defence minister said Thursday, a day after the head of the transatlantic alliance discussed a “framework” for the future of the autonomous Danish territory with US President Donald Trump. The talks, of which few»»»
The Debate - The Apprentice, Davos edition? Trump blasts Europe at World Economic Forum
From windmills to NATO, Donald Trump let the world have it from the podium of the World Economic Forum. For more than an hour, the president of the United States took on all-comers in his first return to Davos in six years. We ask about the latest threatening language on tariffs and grabbing Greenl»»»
Press Review - Maybe I will, maybe I won't: Trump U-turns on taking Greenland by force
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 22: We look at reactions from the international press after US President Donald Trump's flip-flopping on taking Greenland by force. One analysis warns that Trump is undermining US diplomacy on the world stage. Elsewhere, French daily Libération looks at the gro»»»
UK's Starmer Welcomes Trump Move to Drop Greenland Tariff Threat
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his Danish counterpart on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's decision not to pursue tariffs on European countries who opposed his plans to take control of Greenland was a pragmatic and common sense step. Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from»»»
Vucic: I am hoping for final Russian-Hungarian deal on NIS by mid-March
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday his meeting with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban earlier in the day had addressed the Serbian oil company NIS, and added that he hoped a final agreement between its Russian majority owner and the Hungarian oil firm MOL - which is set to acquire »»»