President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—citing their opposition to US efforts to purchase Greenland. He warned that the»»»

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind, was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million (Dh1.1 billion). The round shaped gem»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy. It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar would raise the issue with US Secret»»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Washington The United States will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries from February 1, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday, citing disagreements over Greenland. Trump said the tariff will apply to all goods sent to the US from Denmark, Norway, Sw»»»

MANAMA: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, ⁠paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement, ⁠which has been highly contested in Europe, must now gain the conse»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) - The Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA), in its capacity as an accredited entity with the Green Climate Fund, has launched a national call for proposals to submit projects and programmes for 2026, with the aim of...»»»

New Delhi: India's civil aviation regulator on Saturday imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo, the country's biggest airline, for poor roster planning that led to large-scale flight cancellations in December. Airports across India were thrown into disarray late last year, with the private carri»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP)-The weather on Saturday night will be partly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will be blow south in the north and centre and east in the south, quite strong to strong near...»»»

MOSCOW — Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates close to 20 per cent for almost two years as high military spending, wh»»»

Hong Kong — Asian markets were mixed recently after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in the AI sector along with a US trade deal with the island.It came after US stocks rebounded after two down days, while oil steadied as President Donald Trump stepped»»»

DOHA: Tuesday, January 20, will mark the astronomical commencement of Sha'ban 1447 AH, and Monday, January 19, will be the completion of Rajab for this year, according to the precise astronomical calculations conducted by the specialists, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Saturday. Eng Fa»»»

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know? That is the challenge posed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recen»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syria and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Saturday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector, strengthen food security, and implement sustainable programs that meet Syria’s current needs. The talks took place as Syria’s Minister of Agriculture, Amjad »»»

Raqqa, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Operation Command of the Syrian Arab Army said late Saturday that Army forces have entered the city of al-Mansurah and taken control of al-Hajjaneh Camp near al-Tabqah. They have also seized the village of Rajm al-Ghazal in the Raqqa countryside. The Command added that “th»»»

Hybrid warfare has become a real and growing threat to Poland’s security, says Marek Boroń, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Police. Alongside traditional crime, police now face sabotage, diversion, disinformation, and cybercrime linked to hybrid conflict in Europe. In 2024, Poland dealt with arson»»»

Households accounted for more than 20% of Poland’s total energy consumption in 2024, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Over 62% of household energy use was devoted to space heating, while water heating represented 18%. Electricity consumption for lighting and household appliances accounted for »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Host nation Kuwait delivered a commanding performance, routing their Hong Kong counterparts 39-25 in a thrilling Group C clash at the 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship on Saturday.The impressive victory, their second consecutive win of the tournament, has significantly»»»

Doha: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, will mark the astronomical commencement of Sha'ban 1447 AH, and Monday, January 19, 2026, will be the completion of Rajab for this year, according to the precise astronomical calculations conducted by the specialists, the Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced on Satu»»»

Jeddah: Qatar took part in the technical preparatory meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah. Representing Qatar at the meeting was First Secretary at the Office of the Special Envoy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs»»»

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A US federal judge has issued an order limiting the crowd control tactics that can be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) towards "peaceful and unobstructive" protesters in Minneapolis. Judge Katherine Menendez ruled on Friday night that federal agents can't arrest or pepper sp»»»

A German man has been killed in an avalanche in the Swiss alps and four other people were hurt as they were cross-country skiing, Swiss police said Saturday. The incident happened on Friday, on the Piz Badus peak near the village of Tujetsch in the center-south of the country, AFP reported. Police »»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to US control of Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, a»»»

Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said it would evacuate the area in an apparent move to avoid conflict. Two soldiers were killed and others wounded in a clash as they entered the town of Maskana, state media reported. Mea»»»

Bulgaria is approaching a period of political uncertainty as early elections are set to take place, with the main questions now focused on the exact dates for voting and who will serve as the acting prime minister. The political climate is tense, with parties trading accusations and criticisms as t»»»

A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 1»»»

In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 260117 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 14, 22, 11, 10, 24 and 26, while the winning number from the Months »»»

The tariffs will continue until a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland by the US, Trump added. Starting February 1, tariffs against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will increase to 10%, and from June 1, they will rise to 25%, the U»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP) - The Criminal Division specialised in terrorism-related cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance has decided to adjourn to January 20 the hearing in the case regarding the escape of five detainees classified as “dangerous”...»»»

Madrid: Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm. Arbeloa's debut after replacing Xabi Alonso ended in a humiliating Copa del Rey defeat in midweek at second-tier Albacete, »»»

A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. Alongside Prince Saisal, the delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the US P»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP)- Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, inaugurated its new industrial facility specialised in thermal Comfort Systems in Menzel Bourguiba, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency...»»»

Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), said he saw the enduring spirit of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan reflected in the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.After a guided tour by t»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. This cam»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-chair Tino Chrupalla warned that interference in Iran's internal affairs could risk war and trigger a new wave of refugees. "We do not support interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Choosing a government is the task of the »»»

After invading Russia together with Nazi Germany in 1941, Finland showed no mercy to the civilians in the Russian territories occupied by their troops. Russians, regardless of their age and sex, were robbed of their possessions and herded into prison camps. This is what conditions in some of these »»»

Germany’s GDP growth is increasingly driven by the services sector, which is performing much better than industry. This is bad news for Poland, because Polish exports are strongly tied to Germany’s industrial sector. In 2025, Germany’s economy grew by only 0.2%, the first positive result after two »»»

Poland’s rental market experienced a sharp but typical seasonal slowdown in December, according to data from Otodom. The number of available rental listings fell by 11% month on month, while tenant activity measured by inquiries dropped by 23%. New listings declined by nearly 30%, and supply decrea»»»

Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology has abandoned plans for a total ban on separating individual units in collective accommodation buildings, such as hotels or aparthotels. Instead, decisions will be delegated to local municipalities, which may adopt resolutions defining whether and how»»»

At the start of 2026, Poland’s seaside luxury property market is setting new price records, led by premium developments in Gdańsk and Sopot, where prices approach PLN 37,000 per square meter. Flagship projects attract buyers seeking “second homes” with hotel-style amenities and prime locations. A n»»»

A draft amendment to Poland’s Act on Ownership of Premises would significantly limit the creation of new condo-hotels by granting municipalities full discretion over whether individual units in collective accommodation buildings can be separated. Under the proposal, such separation would be allowed»»»

A report by IBRiS for the Polish Association of Property Developers and analyses from the Warsaw School of Economics show that home ownership remains central to Poles’ sense of security and quality of life. Seventy-one percent believe only owning a home ensures a good life, and a similar share alre»»»

Imports from China to Poland increased by 13.4% y/y to €52.9 bln in the period January–November 2025, according to Statistics Poland. This was the fastest growth among Poland’s largest trading partners. China’s share of Poland’s total imports reached 15.5% after November, up from 14.3% in the same »»»

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Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) is facing a severe financial crisis and may run out of cash as early as February 2026. The company is reportedly losing several hundred million złoty each month, prompting Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, to warn that bankruptcy is a real scenario. Manage»»»

Poland has offered to help Slovakia eliminate its dependence on Russian gas by supplying LNG via terminals on the Baltic Sea. Poland’s gas transmission system operator, Gaz-System, says the existing Poland–Slovakia interconnector, commissioned in 2022, can deliver up to 4.7 billion cubic meters of »»»