Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blames ‘Israel’ for its attacks on South Lebanon: statement 21-01-2026 19:43 PM Latest News Urgent News Leba»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations not to accept a new global order ruled by those with the “bigger stick,” amid rising tensions with US President Donald Trump over his push to acquire Greenland. Trump has warned that he’ll take the Danish overseas territory the “easy w»»»

US President Donald Trump faced a setback at America's top court on Wednesday over his unprecedented move to fire a central bank governor. Justices questioned why they should speed through a decision with potentially major implications for central bank independence and the wider economy. Trump in A»»»

The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday to refer a freshly signed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur to the EU's top court, casting the hard-fought accord into legal limbo. The vote deals a blow to the European Commission, whose president Ursula von der Leyen had given a speech»»»

Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad and dubbed the "Butcher of Hama" for suppressing an uprising in the 1980s, has died aged 88, two sources close to the family said Wednesday. Once a pillar of the Assad family's dynastic rule, Rifaat "died after suffering from influenza »»»

Two tumultuous weeks saw the fall from power in Syria of the Kurdish-led force that was once the main US partner there, as Washington shifts its backing to the country's nascent government. Analysts say the Syrian Democratic Forces miscalculated, taking a hard stance in negotiations with the new le»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army: Israeli attacks on South Lebanon comprise a blatant violation of ceasefire and UNSC Resolution 1701 21-01-2026 19:22 PM Late»»»

The US military has launched a mission to transfer up to 7,000 Islamic State (IS) group fighters from prisons in north-eastern Syria to Iraq, as Syrian government forces take control of areas long controlled by Kurdish-led forces. US Central Command said it had already moved 150 IS fighters from Ha»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic alignme»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), and Angelina Eichhorst, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Egypt and the League of Arab States, inaugurated the 9th Steering Committee Meeting of the EU-funded regional initiative to support African central banks through capacity building,»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he issued “very strict” instructions for the United States to “wipe Iran off the face of the earth” if the country attempts to carry out threats to assassinate him. In an interview with News Nation to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration, a portion of wh»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday the Serbian government had sent a letter to the US administration in support of a request for an extension of an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS, as well as a potential transaction betw»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses have caught the eye, with social media users debating his choice of a "Top Gun" look as he criticized US President Donald Trump over Greenland during his speech in Davos. As he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resor»»»

Dubai: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has called on individuals to reduce their digital footprint as a key measure to limit online fraud and data theft, warning that personal digital footprints continue to expand with every new app download, login to a digital service, or instance of information sha»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic align»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning parliamentary group urged President Rumen Radev on Wednesday to submit to the National Assembly an invitation for Bulgaria to join the Peace Council initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. MRF asks MPs to vote on the proposal and then for»»»

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Davos Wednesday was a good day for Serbia and for development of the Serbian economy, and noted that he had had substantially good meetings with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Czech PM Andrej Babis and European»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer walks back to his vehicle after checking the documentation of a construction worker during a stop in Minneapolis on January 9. Law enforcement officials said ICE agents have targeted U.S. citizens -- including off-duty police officers -- for immigratio»»»

Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates welcomed the invitation extended to their le»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is leading the country’s delegation at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev is also part of the delegation. Discussions at the forum are focused on the internat»»»

NUUK (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Minister of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, Self-sufficiency, and Environment Peter Borg called on the island's population to stockpile supplies for at least five days. "Today we are presenting a contingency plan. Prepare for crises: stockpile supplies for five days ..»»»

With a fragile ceasefire holding in the Gaza Strip amid continued Israeli violations and overlapping political and security pressures, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has set out a roadmap for the next phase, beginning with urgent humanitarian needs and extending to reconstruction, inst»»»

The US military says it has begun transferring detainees from the ISIS group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities. US Central Command said the transfer began on Wednesday and so far 150 ISIS members have been taken from Syria’s northeastern province»»»

While in Davos, Donald Trump is expected to provide more details about his "Board of Peace". Ostensibly created to oversee the US-brokered ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, the US president has invited some 60 countries to join, including to Russia and China. Some, including Israel, have alread»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created "Board of Peace" is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an in»»»

The number of people killed in protests against the Iranian regime has been rising since demonstrations began in late December. An NGO reported on January 20 that more than 4,500 people had been killed. However, it added that the figure was provisional because a nationwide internet blackout meant t»»»

US President Donald Trump arrived at the Economic World Forum in Davos on Wednesday, where he used his keynote speech to hector world leaders in the audience, boast about his domestic policies and reiterate claims that Washington should own Greenland. President Donald Trump arrived at the internati»»»

The European Parliament is suspending its work on an EU-US trade deal struck between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last July, parliamentary trade committee chair Bernd Lange said Wednesday. Lange said that Trump's tariff threat against European nat»»»

Rewatch US President Donald Trump's speech in Davos amid growing tension with European allies and declining support back home.»»»

US President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Davos forum in which he based his desire to take over Greenland that it had been once owned by the US, and was "given" to Denmark after World War Two. But as FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert reminds us, that is historically false. Trump also implied once ag»»»

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told some 70 international business leaders on Wednesday that the Egyptian economy has successfully absorbed major global shocks and is prioritising private sector expansion through wide-ranging incentives and structural reforms. Speaking at a dialogue session on the »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has nullified years of French efforts to restore the country’s image, especially in the Middle East and Africa, Former Palestinian diplomat and political analyst Rami al-Shair told Sputnik. “As one of the leaders of the anti-Russian campaign, he has no right to disc»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has admitted that the “rules-based international order” was always a partially false narrative that countries knowingly upheld for decades because it benefited them. During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Carney said nations such as Cana»»»

The Federal National Council (FNC) has recommended extending maternity leave in the government sector to a minimum of 98 fully paid days, in line with global best practices. The recommendation was made during discussions on the Family Protection and the Concept of the Family Unit report, prepared b»»»

US President Donald Trump gave a long-awaited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on the US economy, while addressing Greenland, NATO and lambasting US allies. He said he does not want to use force to take Greenland but has called for immediate negotiations. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley and F»»»

US President Donald Trump addressed economic leaders in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, before answering questions. He addressed Greenland, Iran, NATO and the US economy, while lambasting US allies amidst the EU thinking of using its anticoercion instrument as Trump t»»»

US President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that, only a few days after threatening several European countries with tariffs if they do not agree to a US takeover of the Danish territory. FRANCE 24»»»

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday and pointed out Serbia's positions on the main geopolitical issues. "A cordial brief meeting with Marco Rubio, with whom I exchanged views on the current glo»»»

Syrian government forces on January 21 took full control of the sprawling camp of al-Hol in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Islamic State group, as a truce between the government and Kurdish fighters appeared to be holding. The camp is home to some 24,000, most of them wom»»»

US President Donald Trump touched down in a tense Davos on Wednesday to give an "America First" speech that will push his world-shaking bid to seize control of Greenland. Trump's claims over the Danish territory have dominated the meeting in the Swiss ski resort, where Trump landed by helicopter. H»»»

The rectors and vice-rectors of 23 Bulgarian universities signed memoranda of bilateral cooperation with six Hungarian higher education institutions on Wednesday. This took place during the first Bulgarian-Hungarian Rectors' Forum in Samokov, organized by the Council of Rectors of Higher Education »»»