The Pentagon has ordered approximately 1,500 active-duty US troops to prepare for a possible deployment to quell unrest in Minnesota, the Washington Post wrote on Sunday, citing defense officials. Months of demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area spiked s»»»

Last week, the Indian government asked e-commerce companies to stop 10-minute deliveries - drawing the curtain on a much-trumpeted promise by start-ups to provide groceries, food, grooming and even home repair services at lightning speeds in India. The diktat follows a New Year's Eve strike by some»»»

Police in Uttar Pradesh are searching for a retired railway employee accused of killing his live-in partner, burning her body inside a metal trunk, and dumping the ashes in a river to destroy evidence. According to NDTV, the victim—identified as Preeti (35)—was allegedly murdered earlier this month»»»

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited By CARA ANNA and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a new body of world leaders meant to ov»»»

A 12-year-old boy in Australia is fighting for his life after being attacked by a large shark while swimming in the Sydney Harbour. The boy and his group of friends were jumping off a six-metre rock ledge at Shark Beach, in the Sydney suburb of Vaucluse, when the attack happened on Sunday. He susta»»»

China's economy grew by 5% last year, as record exports helped the world's second largest economy meet its annual target. Beijing had set a goal of "around 5%" economic growth in 2025, despite struggles to boost domestic spending and a prolonged property crisis. China reported the world's largest-e»»»

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is set to meet to pick new leaders and set key targets for the young, fast-growing economy. The congress, held every five years, is where the one-party state's highest-level decisions are made, from economic and foreign policy direction, to the selection of party le»»»

Dubai: The US has launched a new tech alliance to shape how the AI economy is built. It is called the Pax Silica Initiative, also known as the Silicon Declaration. The project began in December 2025 and sits at the heart of Washington’s new technology strategy. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain unsettled through midweek, with fluctuating cloud cover, periods of light rain, strengthening winds and increasingly rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today, skies are expected to be partly cloudy to cl»»»

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on rural healthcare in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday. On Saturday, he threatened to impose tariffs on eight NATO nations. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- European Union ambassadors »»»

Foday Musa looked broken as he listened to the last voice message he received from his son. It is 76 seconds long and the young man sounds desperate. He is crying, begging for his father's help. "It's so hard to hear. Hearing his voice hurts me," Musa told BBC Africa Eye, which was given exclusive »»»

Brussels: The transatlantic rift over Greenland deepened remarkably on Sunday as Europe mounted a rare, unified rebuke to punitive tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. In the strongest coordinated response so far, the eight countries directly targeted by the proposed tariffs — Denmark, Fi»»»

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: South Africa declared a national disaster Sunday over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country's north, damaged thousands of homes and washed away roads and bridges. The declaration was made by the head of the National Disaster Manageme»»»

The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum. Also Read: Wealth inequality ‘out of control,’ with billionaires' fortun»»»

On January 19, 2026, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Tropical Storm Ada, internationally known as Nokaen, has weakened into a tropical depression. The latest satellite imagery from the Himawari-8 IR1, captured at 4:30 am PHT, »»»

Apart from the snow and the temperature Greenland does not have much in common with the Swiss alps. But the fight for the future of the island looms over the gathering of world leaders and businesses at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week. Indeed the timing of Donald Trump's extraordinary thre»»»

As President Donald Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers. For these ships, which can sail through seas covered in solid ice, the US has gone to the world expert – Finland. Temperatures are sub-ze»»»

When one-time Democrat Sam Negron headed to the polls to cast a ballot for Donald Trump in 2024, he did so with one thing on his mind above all - the economy. "I didn't like paying $7 for eggs," said Negron, a Pennsylvania state constable in the majority-Latino city of Allentown. "But basically it »»»

Dubai: A daily commute has always shaped where people live in the UAE. Until now, that choice has been defined by traffic patterns and accessibility. Passenger services on Etihad Rail are expected to redraw that map in ways that reach far beyond transport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being mauled by a large shark in Sydney Harbour, Australian police said Monday. The marine predator struck on Sunday afternoon while the boy and his friends were jumping into the water off the harbour's Shark Beach. Also In This Package D»»»

DOHA: A joint statement was issued on Sunday by the State of Qatar and Canada, on the occasion of the visit of Prime Minister of Canada HE Mark Carney to Doha. The statement reads as follow: Based on the close relations between the State of Qatar and Canada, and in response to a kind invitation fro»»»

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, shared President Donald Trump's invitation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be a part of the Gaza Board of Peace. Trump sent a letter to Modi, which the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, shared on social media. Also Read: UAE welcomes second»»»

Also In This Package Spain opens probe after cable theft halts trains Dramatic CCTV footage of Spain rail disaster Spain rail crash probe looks at train speed Footage shows Scotland rail lines under snow Madrid: At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after a high-speed train oper»»»

President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) meets with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., in November. File Photo by Syrian Presidency/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The Syrian government and the Kurdish militia have reached a ceasefire agreement. The news came as the g»»»

With 1,500 troops reportedly on standby to deploy to Minnesota, tensions are rising in the state as protests continue against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. US officials say they are targeting the "worst of the worst" but critics warn migrants with no criminal record and US citizens are bein»»»

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has denounced US tariff threats, calling them “blackmail” against his country and its allies. The comment comes in response to Washington hitting eight European NATO nations with import duties for opposing US President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire the Danis»»»

Guatemala's interior minister accused gangs of killing seven police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison. The killings occurred in the Guatemalan capital and surrounding areas a day after gang-affiliated inmates took 46 people hos»»»

Rabat: Senegal stunned Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win in a game marred by ugly incidents following a controversial penalty award. Several Senegal players walked off the pitch in disgust and clashes erupted among their support»»»

Sir Keir Starmer told Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday that it would be "wrong" to apply tariffs to allies opposing a US takeover of Greenland, No 10 has said. It is the first time the two leaders have spoken since the US president vowed to impose a 10% levy on goods imported from eight Europ»»»

Manila: Are bad roads to Bicol, south of Manila, caused by poor soil conditions? Blaming soil quality – or terrain – behind the notoriously backbreaking “Andaya Highway” is a copout, a senior official has said. “Masakit sa likod” (backbreaking), said Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) S»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced additional tariffs on eight European NATO members that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. A 10% levy is set to take effect on February 1, targeting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. The tariff is expected to r»»»

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Lani Rose R Dizon A couple of weeks into the new year, many are probably still in the middle of their annual planning for 2026, while others might still be working on their vision boards or new year’s resolutions. The new year is always a good opportunity for new beginnings. Qatar Tribune spoke to »»»

Islamabad: The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif received an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council, which was formed as part of the second phase of the ceasefire process in the Gaza Strip. Pakistani Foreign Min»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries announced a net profit after tax of QR2,204.9 million (QR2.2 billion) for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting resilient performance despite higher provisions, increased operating expenses, and challenging market conditions. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital has set a new benchmark in football injury prevention with the successful rollout of its pioneering Sports Injury and Illness Risk Management Plan (RMP) tool across all 18 professional football clubs in Qatar. This league‑w»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to implement the Remaining Roads and Infrastructure Works in Jeryan Nejaima, as part of its efforts to develop the road network and improve infrastructure services in the area. Eng Abdulaziz Khalid, the project engineer in the»»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to supporting young talent in Qatar. talabat is recognised as an approved provider of paid service opportunities due to its licensing by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has announced the relocation of Qatar Tourism headquarters to Msheireb Downtown Doha. This move enhances Msheireb Downtown Doha’s position as Qatar’s premier destination for leading government institutions and major organisations. The relocation provide»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar is participating in the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), taking place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), under the patronage of the Amir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Tha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Continuing its role as an inclusive hub for sport and activity, Qatar Foundation’s Education City will host a wide range of activities on February 10 for National Sport Day 2026 from 7am to 3pm. The annual Education City Run returns this year in a brand-new format as the E»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) held the seventh meeting of the Partners and Family Advisory Group (PFAG), chaired by Dr Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, managing director of the PHCC. The meeting comes as part of PHCC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen person- and community»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and His Excellency Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, met Sunday in Doha to elevate bilateral ties and set clear priorities for increasing trade and investment. The meeting comes in the context of Prime Minister Carney’s visit t»»»

HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Amman on Sunday. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed His Highn»»»

QNA Amman Prime Minister of Jordan Dr. Jaafar Hassan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Amman on Sunday. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The countdown has begun as students from across Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa prepare to arrive for the second edition of Shell Eco-marathon in Qatar. This prestigious event, hosted under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al T»»»

QNA Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station for the public has been installed at the ground level of the airport’s East car park. The airport said that this development was achieved thanks to a collaboration with the Qatar General E»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) have organised a press conference on the inaugural Doha Legal Forum, slated to be convened from January 26 to 27, 2026. The forum will be held under the title “Emerging Trends and Forward‑Loo»»»

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»

The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»