Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presid»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha on Sunday accused State Police of using excessive force and expired tear gas against citizens during a protest held a day earlier. In a statement to the media, Berisha claimed police violence was exercised against protesters and bystanders, alleging that tear ga»»»

Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service. Gachagua, who was sacked as deputy president in an impeachment trial in 2024, claimed a gang of rogue police officers had attacked the church in Othaya in the central cou»»»

Manila: Growing up in Cebu, Lucio Chua Tan Sr. sometimes attended school barefoot. In his teens, he took on manual jobs, as his family struggled to make both ends meet after they moved from China's Amoy province to the central Philippine city with nothing but a grit to survive and thrive. He worked»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump accused Mayor of Minneapolis Jacob Lawrence Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of inciting insurrection and covering up for Theft and Fraud in the northern state.Shortly after the two men criticized the ICE for killing a man in Minneapolis»»»

DOHA: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) announced the launch of the Iftar project for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, revealing an integrated plan that includes the project in terms of the number of Iftar tent locations, capacity, and»»»

Another federal government shutdown is possible if the Senate does approve spending bills by Friday. Activists protest the Minneapolis shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, 37, by Customs and Border Protection officers at Mariachi Plaza in the Boyle Height section of Los Angeles on Saturday. Pho»»»

Davos: The Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani held a series of strategic meetings with global media, technology, and investment leaders, as a member of Qatar's delegation to the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland»»»

Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and»»»

The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of anti-government protests could expect punishment "without the slightest leniency". What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that repres»»»

Doha, Qatar: Educators, students, families, and institutions have come together at Qatar Foundation's International Day of Education celebrations to reaffirm the shared role of society in shaping inclusive and future-ready education. Held at Barahat Msheireb under the theme 'Education is Everyone's»»»

A leading Venezuelan human rights group says at least 80 political prisoners have been released under pressure from the US. Alfredo Romero, head of Foro Penal, said his group was verifying the identities of those freed from prisons across the country on Saturday - and more releases were likely to t»»»

US Vice President J.D. Vance has said protests and unrest in Minneapolis were the result of what he described as “engineered chaos.” The city has seen days of demonstrations after a controversial federal immigration enforcement push in Minnesota; the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dep»»»

Western officials are discussing ways to limit Russian and Chinese access to Greenland’s mineral resources as part of broader Arctic security talks, according to US media reports. The New York Times and Politico, citing unnamed officials, wrote this week that the discussions included restricting no»»»

Caracas: At least 80 political prisoners were freed Sunday in Venezuela, where detainees are slowly being released under pressure from the United States, the non-governmental organisation Foro Penal said. The group's director Alfredo Romero said on X that the NGO was verifying the identities of tho»»»

Earlier, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelensky stated that every "Viktor" who "lives on Europe’s money while trying to sell out European interests... deserves a smack on the head.” "…Presidents come and go, personal insults can occur, but Hungary’s dignity is a non-negoti»»»

1 of 3 | A young boy sleds down the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a winter storm on Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected across large parts of the United States as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI»»»

Tashkent: Qatar is participating in the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which begins on Monday in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. The event is expected to mark the election of President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, as the new OCA Presi»»»

Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said on Sunday that former President Rumen Radev had many questions to answer. In a television interview, Bozhanov said his party wanted clear answers on the rule of law and Bulgaria’s European future, adding that any potential partnership with Radev would d»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikha Badriah Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime M»»»

Lattakia, Jan. 25 (SANA) The first train transporting grain from the port of Lattakia to the city of Aleppo departed on Sunday, passing through the provinces of Homs and Hama, after a 15-year suspension. The move aims to reactivate Syria’s railway transport system and strengthen its role in carryin»»»

Gold prices in Egypt’s local market rose by around EGP 580, or 9.4%, during last week’s trading, driven by a sharp rally in global bullion prices, which climbed by about $392, or 8.5%—the strongest weekly gain in nearly six years. The surge came amid rising demand, escalating geopolitical tensions,»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, took part in the seventh edition of the Workforce Run held on Saturday morning at Quranic Park. The community sporting event attracted more than 1,000 participant»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The process for potentially transferring $1 billion from Russia's frozen assets to the Board of Peace is quite simple: US banks need to execute Moscow's payment order, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin said on Sunday. On Wednesday, »»»

ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Sunday to discuss ways to expand cooperation between the two countries, the »»»

The captain of a tanker intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea by the French navy on suspicion of shipping oil in violation of sanctions against Russia was reported Sunday as being held in custody for questioning. The ship’s Indian captain was handed to judicial authorities following the diversion of»»»

Syria's military said on Sunday it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, filled with people displaced by recent clashes, as a UN convoy carrying life-saving aid headed there. The aid came as the Syrian government and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement»»»

When Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl, he promised fans an intimate gig. But the former Beatle went a step further than most by agreeing to engineer a makeshift "lockdown" on selfies and filming at the concert. All 4,500 fans had to place their mobile phones in lockable pouche»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Bank Group has opened its first office in Qatar and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), marking a new phase in cooperation between the two sides. The agreement was signed during an official ceremony in Doha, attended by Finance Min»»»

The European Parliament’s (EP) recent resolution on Iran is a blatant example of EU meddling in its internal affairs, Iranian lawmakers said in a statement issued on January 25. The EP resolution condemns the Iranian government and accuses it of using violence against “protesters."It contains no co»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, Kirill Dmitriev conveyed the greetings of President Vladimir Put»»»

Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani received today in his office the President of the Union of Radio and Television Organizations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Amr Al-Laithi, in an official meeting that addre»»»

French officials have taken the Indian captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker into custody days after the oil tanker was seized. On Thursday, the French navy intercepted the tanker - named the Grinch - which President Emmanuel Macron said was "subject to international sanctions and susp»»»

Faced with what Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls an “everyday crime epidemic,” the UK government is eyeing a brand-new National Police Service, reports the BBC. The idea is reportedly to mash together the National Crime Agency (NCA), which deals with drug smuggling and people trafficking, with »»»

McDermott has secured a major contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) to expand the offshore Nasr oilfield. The award, valued at $750mn-$1bn, covers engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) services for the Nasr-115 Expansion Project. This development marks a pivotal»»»

Iraq’s dominant Shiite political bloc, the Coordination Framework, announced that it has nominated former prime minister Nouri al‑Maliki as its candidate to head the next government, after the alliance emerged as the largest force in parliament, national news agency INA reported on January 24.»»»

In line with the Saudi leadership’s directives on January 14 to provide a grant of oil derivatives for operating all power stations in the Republic of Yemen, the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has begun supplying oil derivatives to more than 70 stations across the co»»»

A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping sleet, freezing rain and snow across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid temperatures, widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions. The ice and snowfall were expected to continue through Monday in much of the co»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stands ready with its “finger on the trigger” to fend off any US or Israeli aggression, its commander, General Mohammad Pakpour has warned. It comes soon after Tehran managed to contain mass protests which had been going on for weeks. The unrest erupt»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Unprecedented Saudi Media Attacks on UAE Signal Rising Gulf Tensions 25-01-2026 16:47 PM The relations between Saudi Arabia and the United »»»

US officials' discussions with Israeli Prime ​Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for ‌Gaza were ‌constructive, ‌Special ⁠Envoy ​Steve ‌Witkoff said on Sunday. "The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship ⁠»»»

The UAE Federal Public Prosecution has announced the launch of preparatory activities for Phase III of a regional specialised programme on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) criminal investigations. The initiative forms part of an institutional framework aimed at strengthening na»»»

France has put the Indian captain of an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanction-busting "shadow fleet" in custody, prosecutors said Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv w»»»

US President Donald Trump’s top negotiator Steve Witkoff has praised the first Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in Abu Dhabi, saying the sides have agreed to resume negotiations next week. The two-day meeting in the Emirati capital, which concluded on Saturday, marked the first time negotiators from Russi»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called on allies to strengthen air defense systems in response to intensified Russian attacks that have left hundreds of thousands of Kyiv residents without electricity and heating amid harsh winter conditions. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’»»»

Dubai: Dubai has taken another step towards strengthening neighbourhood life after a new partnership was signed to develop Hewi Al Barsha and Hewi Muhaisnah under the expanding ‘Hewi Dubai’ initiative. The agreement was signed in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Cro»»»

Doha: Qatar will host the 29th Qatar Masters golf tournament from Feb. 5 to 8, 2026 at Doha Golf Club, organizers have announced. The Qatar Golf Federation said the event will feature leading professional golfers from around the world and carry a total prize fund of USD 2.75 million, underlining th»»»

Hasakah, Jan. 25 (SANA), The Syrian Petroleum Company said on Sunday it has begun transporting crude oil from the Jbessa oil field in eastern Hasakah province to the Baniyas refinery on Syria’s Mediterranean coast. The move follows the arrival of the first shipment of crude oil from fields in Deir »»»

Polls in Myanmar have closed after a third and final stage of voting in what are widely viewed as sham elections. Many popular parties are banned from standing and voting has not been possible in large areas of the country because of a five-year-long civil war. The dominant party backed by the ruli»»»

The killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents on Saturday sparked new protests and demands for ICE to end its operations in the city. The Trump administration quickly claimed that Pretti had intended to harm the federal agents, but videos of the incident appear»»»