On January 6, 2026, the White House stated that President Donald Trump and his team are actively discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, explicitly noting that utilising the US military remains "always an option at the Commander-in-Chief's disposal." White House Press Secretary Karoli»»»

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment hotspot is gearing up for a splashy debut. Qiddiya City will launch its Aquarabia Water Park during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, starting on March 19, 2026, an official announcement confirmed. As reported by Saudi Gazette, Aquarabia will be the city’s second major attracti»»»

Dushanbe, Tajikistan: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Tajikistan on Wednesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Tthe earthquake occurred at 00:47 hours IST at a depth of 170 kilometres. In a post on X, the NCS noted, "EQ of M: 4.5, On: 07/01/2026 00:47:15 IST, Lat: 37.»»»

Dr Tabinda Dugal, a renowned endocrinologist with extensive international training, has recently shared her expert insights on the latest developments in diabetes, obesity management, and gynaecological endocrinology. Dr Dugal, who relocated to Doha in 2024, brings a wealth of experience from the R»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting humanitarian and healthcare initiatives in the State of Qatar, Investment House has announced the provision of financial support to Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) in its capacity as»»»

Continued from page 1 Dr Al Ansari reiterated Qatar’s support for Yemen’s legitimate government, highlighting the continued flow of Qatari humanitarian assistance to Yemen through United Nations agencies and in coordination with partner countries. He also welcomed any international efforts that sup»»»

QNA Doha Qatar will host the 38th meeting of the General Secretariat for Centers of Documents and Studies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries today. The meeting will discuss the development of documentary work and the integration of efforts aimed at preserving the historical and cultura»»»

Continued from page 1 She stressed that only candidates who achieved the required scores were selected, following a comprehensive assessment process that included file reviews and interviews, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal opportunities. Congratulating the winners, Al Muhannadi said this»»»

On Tuesday, BTA press clubs both in Bulgaria and abroad held events to present the LIK magazine issue entitled "Bulgarian Money". On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria became the latest country to join the euro area. In Sofia, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that this issue of the magazine offers an»»»

The lawyer who will defend Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro when he stands trial in the US on drug trafficking charges is Barry Pollack, also known for representing Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Pollack secured Assange's release from a British prison in 2024 after negotiating a plea dea»»»

Nicolas Maduro once nicknamed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, "The Tigress" for her anti-imperialist rhetoric. Following Maduro's ouster, the Trump administration is hoping her pragmatism will make her a reliable partner to ensure a smooth political transition – and US access to Venezuelan oil»»»

The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»

The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»

Algiers: Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met on Tuesday with Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope, who is visiting Algeria. The meeting discussed cooperation between Algeria and IOM and ways to strengthen bilateral relations as to ensure effective ha»»»

Elon Musk's X and its AI platform Grok are in hot water in the United Kingdom over non-consensual AI-generated images of women and girls. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- British Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said Elon Musk must deal with "appalling and unacceptabl»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari has reaffirmed Qatar's engagement, in cooperation with its mediation partners - the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Turkiye, and the United States of America - »»»

Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., is expected to make a full recovery after a car crash that injured him and his wife, Danise Baird. File Photo courtesy of House.gov Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican who has represented Indiana's 4th Congressional District in Congress since 2019, was hospitalized »»»

US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to Colombia and ambitions over Greenland have drawn sharp rebukes from Bogota and Copenhagen. Colombian President Gustavo Petro directly challenged Trump, echoing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defiance, while Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen»»»

The Saudi Central Bank is spearheading a comprehensive regulatory and technical initiative to transform the Kingdom’s digital payments landscape, shifting from traditional banking to establishing a global financial hub, opening the sector to regulated foreign investment, and licensing more internat»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two Federal Decrees appointing Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Authority, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice Chairman of the National Media Authority. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin»»»

Cairo: Egyptian archeologists have uncovered the remains of a Byzantine-era (330-641) monastic compound in Upper Egypt's Sohag province, shedding new light on organized monastic life in the region during the Byzantine period of late antiquity, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a state»»»

Cairo: The Arab League strongly condemned the visit made Tuesday morning by the Israeli Foreign Minister to the Somali city of Hargeisa, considering it a failed attempt to push through Israeli recognition of the secession of the northwestern region from the Somali state. In a statement on Tuesday, »»»

Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Monday at the age of 65, President Donald Trump announced. File Photo by Congress Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represented California's 1st Congressional District for more than a decade, has died, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday during a meeting »»»

People attend an event held at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in support of Venezuela in Havana on Saturday. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the United States' attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA BUES»»»

Doug LaMalfa, a Republican Congressman from California, has died unexpectedly at age 65, colleagues announced on Tuesday. President Donald Trump offered a tribute to LaMalfa, saying he wanted "to express our tremendous sorrow at the loss of a great member - a great, great, great member". The congre»»»

Dubai: Oman has approved the establishment of the Oman Global Financial Centre, a new international financial hub aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding advanced financial services, and strengthening the sultanate’s position in regional and global capital markets. Also Read: Oman announc»»»

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the winners of the Qatar Scientific Excellence Award 2026, with 108 candidates selected from a total of 371 applicants. The results were approved by the award's Board of Trustees, chaired by Minister of Education and Higher Educ»»»

Venezuela's main opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, has vowed to return home quickly, praising US President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to win a free election. Trump appears, however, to hope for now to work with interim President Delcy »»»

The Saudi Central Bank is spearheading a comprehensive regulatory and technical initiative to transform the Kingdom’s digital payments landscape, shifting from traditional banking to establishing a global financial hub, opening the sector to regulated foreign investment, and licensing more internat»»»

Earlier today, the so-called Coalition of the Willing, largely made up of European leaders, met in Paris with envoys of US President Donald Trump, to try to make further progress on a sustainable peace deal for Ukraine. With Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky insisting a plan to end the war wit»»»

Systematic efforts have been underway for the past nine months to accelerate air navigation projects, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, following Sunday’s Athens FIR failure in Greek airspace, which has reignited debate over the country’s a»»»

New York,: The United Nations (UN) expressed deep concern for the continued civilian suffering in Sudan amid escalated violence, particularly in the Darfur and Kordofan regions. In a press conference on Tuesday, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said that drone strikes in Nor»»»

The Israeli foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in a high-profile visit, condemned by Somalia as an "unauthorised incursion", after Israel recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa. Israel announced last month it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-»»»

This issue of LIK offers an honest account of money on Bulgarian lands, part of which is told through the archives of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), featuring news spanning three centuries, from the late 19th century to the first quarter of the 21st century, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev sai»»»

1 of 2 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, speaks during a press conference on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The 2026 midterm elections are coming later this year with 33 seats in the U.S»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Denmark’s self-governing island of Greenland. Starmer’s remarks came after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged Trump to stop making “threats” against a fellow NATO member. “Denmark is a »»»

Tunis, Jan 6 (TAP) - The Algerian General Directorate of Taxes has started implementing the increase in the fuel consumption tax (TCC) on travellers crossing land borders, the Tunisian Embassy to Algeria announced.This measure applies to all...»»»

Bangui: The National Elections Authority of the Central African Republic announced Tuesday the victory of outgoing President Faustin‑Archange Touadera, securing a third presidential term after obtaining more than 76 percent of the votes in the elections held on Dec. 28, 2025. Meanwhile, his main ri»»»

Israel claims it has a use-of-technology veto right that can shut the door on Turkey’s bid to acquire F-35 stealth strike fighter jets from the United States. "We have our reservations [on a possible sale by the US of the »»»

Israel claims it has a use-of-technology veto right that can shut the door on Turkey’s bid to acquire F-35 stealth strike fighter jets from the United States. "We have our reservations [on a possible sale by the US of the »»»

Israel claims it has a use-of-technology veto right that can shut the door on Turkey’s bid to acquire F-35 stealth strike fighter jets from the United States. "We have our reservations [on a possible sale by the US of the »»»

The investigation into a deadly New Year's blaze that tore through a Swiss bar packed with young people celebrating took a twist Tuesday after the local mayor admitted safety code failings. File photo by Jean-Christophe Bott/EPA Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The bar where 40 people were killed and 116 injured in»»»

French residents gather in support of protesers in Iran in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on Saturday. The protests in Iran have led to increasing violent clashes with security forces, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten intervention if a crackdown continues. Photo by Maya Vidon-White»»»

Dubai: Dubai Land Department has rolled out a new public awareness campaign aimed at helping residents better understand how the Ejari system works, as rental activity across the city remains high and tenant turnover continues. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The campa»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has removed long-standing restrictions on foreign participation in its stock market, opening the door for all overseas investors to trade directly on the kingdom’s main exchange as it steps up efforts to revive inflows and support a market that struggled last year. Sign up for o»»»

Washington: The US took the unprecedented step Monday of cutting the number of vaccines it recommends for every child - a move that leading medical groups said would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases. The change is effective immediately, meaning that the US Centres for Disease Con»»»

New York: Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held at one of the most notorious federal jails in the United States — Metropolitan Detention Centre Brooklyn — a facility long criticised for violence, squalid conditions and repeated failures in inmate safety, according to court record»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling on Tuesday, with his daughter saying the injury was serious but "not dangerous". The political veteran has suffered health problems in recent years and was previously hospi»»»

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has called on Elon Musk's X to urgently deal with its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok being used to create non-consensual sexualised deepfake images of women and girls. The BBC has seen several examples on X of people asking the bot to digitally undress people »»»