'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's weapon. Sarah, not her real name, was in church in a village in northern Nigeria on Sunday morning when attackers raided the compound to abduct the worshippers and take them away on foot. The 60-»»»
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
Even before he'd graduated from the University of Bath in 2024, Arnau Ayerbe landed a highly coveted role as an AI engineer with JP Morgan - yet he felt limited and uninspired. "I realised very quickly that the person to my right and to my left were going to be me in 20 years, and I didn't want to »»»
Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead
WASHINGTON: Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation of President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, detailing how the defeated president “sought to prey” on his supporters and “looked for ways to stay in power,” culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021»»»
Danish PM: NATO agrees permanent presence around Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to establish "a permanent presence" for the Alliance in the Arctic region."Everybody in NATO agrees on this, the Arctic states as well as the other m»»»
11 police officers killed in militant attack in E. Burkina Faso
RABAT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Media outlets in Burkina Faso reported on Thursday, that at least 11 police officers were killed in an attack carried out by armed men linked to Al-Qaeda organization in the eastern part of the country.Hundreds of gunmen attacked a security detachment at dawn last Sunday in »»»
New Peace Board framework enters into force immediately upon signing
By Iman Al-Kheraiji DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The new "international framework" of the Peace Council entered into force immediately upon its signing on Thursday as part of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump.The signing ceremony of the Peace Council held during th»»»
Trump signs Board of Peace charter on Gaza
DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the Board of Peace charter under the Gaza peace plan, formalizing a framework to support stability and end the war in Gaza Strip.The charter was signed during an official ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Da»»»
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Use this version of item slugged (GOVT-KUWAIT-MEETING). Adding more details to para 5. Due thanks Desk GOVT-KUWAIT-MEETING Kuwait PM chairs ministerial cmte. meeting on major development projects KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah cha»»»
How Australian politics descended into ugliness after Bondi shooting
Thursday had been earmarked for Australians to mourn the victims of last month's Bondi shootings. Those who had lost loved ones in the antisemitic attacks wanted it to be a chance to remember the dead, and spread light and kindness in their honour. Instead, it was a day dominated by a political row»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand, US appoints Laura F. Dogu as the new charge d'affaires to Venezuela
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors — a key demand of President Donald Trump. Less than three weeks after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, MPs endorsed on first read»»»
Kushner unveils $25B Gaza masterplan including skyscrapers, housing, schools - UPI.com
Special envoy Jared Kushner presents a $25 billion masterplan to rebuild Gaza while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Photo by Benedikt von Loebel/World Economic Forum | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's son-in-law and U.S. special envoy Ja»»»
UN to take over al-Hol camp for IS families in Syria after unrest
The United Nations (UN) says it will take over management of a camp in north-eastern Syria holding holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). It comes after Kurdish-led forces that had been running the camp withdrew in the face of an advance by Syrian g»»»
Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an "absolute insult" to the 457 British service personnel killed in the co»»»
Resistance in occupied Ukraine 'under constant surveillance'
A new report sheds light on the scope of the resistance in occupied Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with the author of that report, Dr Jade McGlynn, Head of Ukraine and Russia programme at the CSNS at King's College London. She explains that resistance fighters in occupied Ukraine are 'pretty»»»
For Europe's far right 'there's no way to win voters while they're trying to appease Trump'
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the School for Government at King’s College London, says that Donald Trump is deeply unpopular among the general population across Europe and that for far right parties in Europe 'there's no way to w»»»
Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
"Together we are in a position to… end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world." Such was the soaring promise of US President Donald Trump as he inaugurated his new Bo»»»
Trump ‘engaged in criminal activity’, Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony
In his first public testimony about his criminal investigations of Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith said the president was responsible for the violence on 6 January 2021, when hundreds of rioters stormed the US Capitol. Smith told a congressional committee that he believed his team h»»»
US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
The US has unveiled its plans for a "New Gaza" that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch. Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residentia»»»
Eye on Africa - US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries
In tonight's edition: The US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials, now confirming that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in northern Kaduna s»»»
'Europe can, too, weaponise the economy and the single market', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Grégoire Roos, Director of Europe, Russia and Eurasia programme at Chatham House, says that there is a 'convergence in messaging to Donald Trump' among EU leaders, who 'have bought time by, at last, taking the full measure of the power on which they have been si»»»
In fiery Davos speech, Zelensky blasts EU's lack of "political will"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a fiery address criticising some of Kyiv's top allies at the World Economic Forum.FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Iranian billionaire says mobile phones will access global internet without domestic connection by March
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani said mobile phones will connect to "global internet" without requiring domestic infrastructure within a year, arguing that internet shutdowns represent outdated thinking comparable to 1980s video restrictions, according to a social media post on January 22. »»»
Uzbekistan records solid gain in 2025 foreign trade
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover expanded by $13.9bn y/y, or 20.7% y/y, to $81.2bn in 2025, according to official data. The trade deficit amounted to $13.54bn, with exports up by 24% y/y to $33.81bn, supported»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
Trump says ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal has been made - UPI.com
A framework has been made for a deal regarding Greenland and the United States and could include mineral rights, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Securing mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal b»»»
Tamim Bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences established
QNA Doha In the presence of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and during the joint graduation ceremony of the military colleges, Qatar Armed Forces announced the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences, which will serve as an advanced ac»»»
Boeing, Barzan Holdings sign LoI to strengthen defence collaboration
Tribune News Network Doha Boeing and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s leading Defence and Security Company, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) yesterday at DIMDEX 2026, marking a significant step toward enhanced collaboration in manpower support, maintenance, sustainment, training, and logistics for Boeing de»»»
Amir graces military colleges’ graduation ceremony
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday patronised the joint graduation ceremony of military colleges’ cadets from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, Al Zaeem Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Attiya Air Academy, Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Naval Academy, and the Cyber Space Ac»»»
DIMDEX 2026 concludes with record-breaking participation, deals worth over QR18.5 billion
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded on Thursday, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with record-breaking participation and agreements worth more than QR18.5 bill»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector to private investors as demanded by Trump
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to opening the country's oil sector to private investors, as Caracas moved swiftly to rebuild ties with Washington following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans »»»
Salt Lake City rocked by magnitude-4.7 earthquake - UPI.com
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck near Evanston, Wyo., on Thursday. Shaking was reported near Salt Lake City. Image courtesy of AccuWeather An earthquake shook parts of Utah and Wyoming on Thursday morning, with people feeling it across several states. The magnitude-4.7 tremor happened 54 miles eas»»»
QSE rallies 2.4% this week as analyst predicts break above 12K milestone
Satyendra Pathak Doha The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) recorded a strong performance during the week, gaining 268.95 points, or 2.4 percent, to close at 11,336.59 points. Market capitalisation rose by 2.5 percent to QR680.1 billion, compared with QR663.5 billion at the end of the previous trading wee»»»
Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences established
QNA Doha In the presence of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and during the joint graduation ceremony of the military colleges, Qatar Armed Forces announced the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences, which will s»»»
Doha to host 4th Annual Palestine Forum amid regional int’l changes
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The fourth edition of the Annual Palestine Forum is set to begin on Saturday in Doha. The three-day forum is organised by the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies in cooperation with the Institute for Palestine Studies, with broad participation from researchers and aca»»»
QT head stresses tourism’s role in int’l collaboration at Davos forum
Tribune News Network Doha HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT), participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, joining a high-level discussion hosted by the Financial Times at the Invest Qatar Pavilion on the future of global tourism and its»»»
JUSTICE MINISTER MEETS BELGIUm’s Envoy
JUSTICE MINISTER MEETS BELGIUM AMBASSADOR Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Belgium to Qatar HE Eugene Crijns on Thursday. The meeting discussed legal and judicial cooperation between Qatar and Belgium, as well as wa»»»
QU unveils details of Qatar University Book Fair 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has announced the details of the third edition of the Qatar University Book Fair 2026 during a press conference attended by representatives of local media outlets and relevant stakeholders. During the co»»»
QF drives deep tech dialogue at World Economic Forum 2026
Tribune News Network Davos, Switzerland The path to strengthening Qatar’s deep tech ecosystem has been placed in focus on the global stage as Qatar Foundation (QF) fostered dialogue on advancing innovation and the possibilities that partnerships create at the Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Econom»»»
MoM celebrates Int’l Day of Education
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Public Parks Department and the Projects and Environment Department, in cooperation with the Friends of the Municipality Group and 974 Beach Management, organised a series of awareness events to mark the International Day of Education,»»»
MoL participates in Doha Institute Career Fair
QNA Doha The Ministry of Labour (MoL) participated in the Career Fair organised by the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, through its Qualifying and Skills Development Department and the National Manpower Recruitment Department. The initiative aimed to connect students and graduates with availabl»»»
Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit
Tribune News Network Doha The highly anticipated Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, thi»»»
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Science Café series on stem cells starts
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled ‘Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality’, took place»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS PERU’S ENVOY
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS PERU’S AMBASSADOR Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Peru to Qatar HE Gonzalo Voto Bernares on Thursday. Discussion during the meeting addressed a host of topics of mutual interest and touche»»»
QMC highlights Qatar’s efforts to enhance role of media in addressing various issues
QNA Cairo Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in several meetings held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, in preparation for the 104th regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media and the 22nd session of the Executive Bureau of »»»