Israel Orders Gaza Families to Move in First Forced Evacuation Since Ceasefire
Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in the southern Gaza Strip to leave their homes in the first forced evacuation since October's ceasefire, as residents and Hamas said on Tuesday the military was expanding the area under its control. Residents of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan»»»
Salam in Davos says discussed with UN 'more sustainable solutions' for Lebanon
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he has discussed with the United Nations the enhancement of humanitarian aid to Lebanon. Salam was at the annual meeting of The World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps town of Davos, among 3,000 participants from 130 countries. He said he discussed with t»»»
Al Obeikan, Northern Graphite Partner on Anode Plant at Yanbu
Canadian miner Northern Graphite has signed a term sheet with Al Obeikan Group for Investment Company to jointly develop a US$200 million battery anode materials plant in Saudi Arabia, as part of its strategy to establish a fully ex-China graphite supply chain, the companies said. The proposed faci»»»
Sun unleashes most powerful solar radiation storm in over 20 years
The sun just threw a massive tantrum our way, and we're all about to feel it. A severe solar radiation storm, the strongest we've seen since Halloween 2003, slammed into Earth's atmosphere on Monday, bringing with it both spectacular light shows and some serious technological headaches. There's a l»»»
Iran FM Says Davos Appearance Cancellation Based on ‘Lies’
Iran's foreign minister hit out at the World Economic Forum in Davos for cancelling his appearance over a crackdown on recent protests, saying the decision was based on "lies and political pressure". Protests in Iran sparked by economic strain in late December exploded into the biggest challenge to»»»
UN Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran, Document Shows
The UN Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Iran on Friday, with proponents aiming to discuss "alarming violence" used against protesters, a document showed on Tuesday. An Iranian official said authorities have verified at least 5,000 deaths in the protests which are the biggest»»»
'What you see, not what you hear': Aoun says only army operating south of Litani
President Joseph Aoun stressed Tuesday in a press conference his commitment to disarm Hezbollah and implement the state's monopoly on arms. "We want the south only under the army's control," Aoun said, as he welcomed foreign diplomats and ambassadors at the Baabda palace. "We want to rebuild all wh»»»
81 missing as rescuers comb Gul Plaza ruins in Pakistan
Dubai: Firefighters and rescue teams continued to recover bodies from the smouldering remains of Karachi’s Gul Plaza on Monday, as authorities said at least 26 people were killed and 81 remained missing following the city’s deadliest fire in over a decade. South District Deputy Commissioner Javed N»»»
Amid Ceasefire Violations, Winter’s Bite Claims Another Infant Life in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Amid Ceasefire Violations, Winter’s Bite Claims Another Infant Life in Gaza 20-01-2026 12:00 PM A Palestinian baby girl died on Tuesday mor»»»
Bessent Says US-Europe Relations Have ‘Never Been Closer’ Despite Greenland Crisis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said America’s relations with Europe remain strong and urged trading partners to “take a deep breath” and let tensions driven by the Trump administration's new tariff threats over Greenland “play out.” “I think our relations have never been closer,” he»»»
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday's election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would co»»»
Egypt’s Sisi to Meet Trump on the Sidelines of Davos, Presidency Says
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Egypt's presidency said on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since the US announced it was launching the second phase of its plan to»»»
Trump slams UK over plans to 'give away' key US military base Diego Garcia island to Mauritius
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump slammed the United Kingdom over its plans of giving away Diego Garcia island, and called it an act of "great stupidity". He said that the action by London is one of the several reasons why Greenland has to be "acquired". He made the remarks on Tuesday in a p»»»
Pakistan ‘forced’ to halt Afghanistan trade amid terror concerns: Shehbaz Sharif
Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan was “forced” to suspend all trade with Afghanistan after Kabul failed to act against militant groups operating from its territory, warning that terrorism had once again become the country’s gravest security challenge. Addressing a nation»»»
India 2026 visa-free map changes: Who’s in, who’s out
The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals a fascinating “paradox of power” for Indian travellers. While India’s global rank has risen five places to 80th, the number of destinations accessible without a pre-departure visa has dropped from 57 last year to 55. This shift highlights that in global mobili»»»
Trump threatens France with 200% tariffs over ‘Board of Peace’ snub
Washington: Donald Trump on Monday threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne over France’s intentions to decline the US leader’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace.” The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear »»»
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack: govt
Kyiv, Ukraine: An overnight Russian aerial attack left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday -- another blow to a capital already reeling from strikes that have knocked out vital utilities. The large-scale bombardment, which targeted en»»»
N. Korea's Kim agreed to visit Seoul in 2018 but canceled day before announcement due to security concerns - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here at a December plenary meeting, had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 before abruptly canceling the trip, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 amid then warming »»»
Berri says meeting with bin Farhan was 'excellent'
To Saudi Arabia, it is important that the Lebanese decisions come from the Lebanese state, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said. Berri seemed satisfied about a meeting he had with Saudi envoy Prince Yazeed bin Farhan. He told Assas news portal, in remarks published Tuesday, that his meeting last wee»»»
Kim Jong Un fires vice premier “on the spot” ahead of party congress - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) fired a vice premier during an inspection of the Ryongsong Machine Complex in Hamhung, South Hamgyong Province, state media reported Tuesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly dismissed a vice premier during a fact»»»
EU preparing ‘carrot-and-stick’ response to Trump over Greenland – FT
The EU is considering new tariffs on US imports or restricting the access of American companies to the bloc’s market in response to President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The US president has long sought control over Denmark’s overseas territory,»»»
China says invited to join Trump’s so-called Board of Peace in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Occupation Demolishes UNRWA HQ in Al-Quds, Ben-Gvir Oversees Destruction
Israeli occupation forces and far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Tuesday stormed the closed headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in East Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and demolished structures there. Local sources reportedly said that “an Israeli army force, acc»»»
Croatia's Vujcic Nominated as ECB's Next Vice President
Croatia's Boris Vujcic was formally nominated on Monday as the European Central Bank's next vice president, putting him on track to become the first person from the former communist east to win a seat on the board of the bloc's most important financial institution. Having secured the support of the»»»
Qatar Central Bank Says AI Operational Risks Need Prudential Focus
The governor of Qatar's central bank said on Tuesday that operational risks emerging from technologies like Artificial Intelligence should be treated as a prudential risk and as important as capital and liquidity-related regulation. "I do believe that operation resilience should be also treat»»»
In His Second Year, Trump Imposes a New Global Economic Reality
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump completes his first year in the White House - a year marked by the adoption of a strict protectionist approach and accelerated financial policies that caused shocks in global markets and reshaped international trade balances. As the administration moves into it»»»
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland (PHOTOS)
Denmark has sent additional troops to Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened European countries with tariffs unless he is allowed to purchase the self-governing Arctic island. Trump has long sought to acquire Greenland from Denmark, citing national security concerns and the need to de»»»
Indian man dies after collapsing at Thailand music festival
Phuket: A 28-year-old Indian national has died in Thailand after falling seriously ill during an international electronic music festival in Phuket, with authorities ordering an autopsy to establish the cause of death. According to a report by the Bangkok Post, the incident took place in the early h»»»
Talks between Damascus, SDF 'have collapsed', Kurd official says
Negotiations between Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, have collapsed, a Kurdish official told AFP on Tuesday. "The negotiations held yesterday in Damascus between General Mazloum and Mr Al‑Sharaa have collapsed entirely," the »»»
Bina Group company fined for construction violations in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev conducted a raid on construction sites in the capital and uncovered serious violations at the construction site of a five-story educational center at 9 and 11, Okeev Street. According to the ministry»»»
PKK Says Will 'Not Abandon' Syrian Kurds
Outlawed Kurdish militants in Türkiye will "never abandon" Kurds in Syria following an offensive by Damascus, a leader of the PKK armed group said, quoted by the Firat news agency Tuesday. Syrian forces began an offensive nearly two weeks ago which pushed Kurdish-led SDF forces out of the northern »»»
Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump will not be able to force Greenland to change ownership, a former top adviser to the US president has told the BBC. IBM's vice chairman Gary Cohn, who advised Trump on the economy in his first term, said "Greenland will stay Greenland" and linked the need for access to critical mineral»»»
Lavrov Says There is Game of 'Might Is Right' in World Today
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is a game of "might is right" in the world today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "The rules that should supposedly underpin a world order that suits the West — these rules have all been crossed out. A game of might is right is being played out... We»»»
Tourists hit record in Japan, despite plunge from China
Tokyo: A record number of tourists flocked to Japan in 2025, officials said Tuesday, despite a steep fall in Chinese visitors in December as a diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo rumbled on. Japan logged 42.7 million arrivals last year, according to the transport ministry, topping 2024's recor»»»
Trade, defence, finance.... UAE and India sign several deals to strengthen partnership
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his fifth visit to India over the last 10 years, witnessed the signing of several agreements with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On his third official visit to India as President yesterday, where he received a grand welcome and hea»»»
Israel begins demolitions inside UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem
Israeli bulldozers began demolishing structures inside the headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in east Jerusalem on Tuesday, an AFP photographer saw, with the Israeli foreign ministry defending the move. "UNRWA-Hamas had already ceased its operations at this site and no»»»
Australian Lawmakers Back Stricter Gun, Hate Crime Laws
Australian politicians voted in favor of tougher hate crime and gun laws Tuesday, weeks after gunmen targeting Jewish people on Bondi Beach killed 15 people. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives backed the legislation in response to the December 14 shooting at the famous Sydney beach. Sajid Ak»»»
Macron Sent Message to Trump Offering to Host G7 Meeting in Paris Thursday
Emmanuel Macron has sent a "private message" to Donald Trump offering to organize a G7 summit in Paris on Thursday in which Russia could be invited on the sidelines, the French president's entourage confirmed. Trump posted this message on his Truth Social network in which Macron also proposes invit»»»
Israel Begins Demolitions Inside UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem
Israeli bulldozers began demolishing structures inside the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in east Jerusalem on Tuesday, an AFP photographer saw, with the Israeli foreign ministry defending the move. "UNRWA-Hamas had already ceased its operations at this site and no l»»»
Kyrgyz Army receives 81 new vehicles: Defense and mobility equipment - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan received 81 vehicles purchased with budget funds. The ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. He noted that the fleet upgrade is aimed at increasing the mobility and combat readiness of the Armed Forces. According to th»»»
Over 5,000 Kyiv Buildings Without Power after Russian Attack
A Russian aerial attack overnight on the Ukrainian capital has left thousands of residential buildings without heating in minus 14C temperatures, mayor Vitali Klitschko said Tuesday. "After this attack, 5,635 residential buildings are without heating," he said on Telegram, adding that a large part »»»
On This Day, Jan. 20: George W. Bush sworn in as president - UPI.com
On Jan. 20, 2001, George W. Bush took the oath of office to become the 43rd president of the United States. 1 of 8 | President George W. Bush delivers his Inauguration address shorty after being sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Capitol Hill i»»»
ISIS Claims Deadly Blast at Chinese-run Restaurant in Afghan Capital
ISIS claimed an explosion that officials said killed a Chinese national and six Afghans, while injuring several more as it tore through a Chinese-run restaurant in a heavily guarded part of Afghanistan's capital. Monday's blast took place in the commercial Shahr-e-Naw area that is home to offices, »»»
How love united a Venezuelan liberator and a shoemaker's daughter
It was an unlikely romance: he was a Venezuelan revolutionary and she was a shoemaker's daughter from rural East Yorkshire. But together, Francisco de Miranda and Sarah Andrews helped pave the way for South American independence. After the US said the president of Venezuela was captured during an o»»»
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Ukraine’s FM Calls for Urgent Support After Russian Attack
Ukraine's foreign minister called on Tuesday for urgent support for Ukraine, including air defense and sanctions pressure on Russia, saying Moscow's latest "barbaric strike" was a wake-up call to world leaders gathering in Davos. "We need urgent additional energy assistance, air defense »»»
Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Something in Europe has snapped. Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday, in his insistence that the US needs Greenland for national security reasons. Is he prepared to use force to seize it, journalists asked him? "No comment," said the president, sending chills down the spine of Greenland's anx»»»
Gaza: A baby girl, Shatha Abu Jarad, died this morning due to the extreme cold affecting the displacement camps - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump Believes His Greenland Plan Will Not Meet Strong Resistance
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that, in his opinion, his plan for Greenland will not meet strong resistance. Trump told reporters that European leaders will not resist much, adding that the US needs Greenland.Greenland is part of the Danish Kingdom. However, US President Donald T»»»
Al-Manar reporter: Israeli drone attack targets an open area in Zibqin town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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