Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Saturday received phone calls from his Arab and foreign counterparts. The Saudi Foreign Minister discussed with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ay»»»

Ramallah: The Israeli occupation forces on Saturday detained two young Palestinians after conducting incursions into the northern occupied West Bank, local sources reported. The sources added that the Israeli forces raided a commercial shop during their incursions into the village of Aboud, northwe»»»

Raqqa, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced late Saturday that army forces have secured full control of al-Tabqa Military Airport in Raqqa province and have expelled the PKK terrorist militias from the area. Also Saturday night, the command said that army forces h»»»

LONDON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The first full-sized autonomous helicopter completed its maiden flight with the aircraft, specialized in tracking submarines, carrying out high-risk missions.British Royal Navy (RN) said, in a statement on Friday, the helicopter, named Proteus, was developed through a progr»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday evening that the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur bloc represents a strategic step toward strengthening economic prosperity and supporting multilateralism.The deal embodies the power »»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump sent a message to his Egyptian counterpart Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on Friday where he stated that resolving the dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was "at the very top" of his agenda."I thank you f»»»

KUWAIT -- Vatican Secretary of State leads a Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrating Minor Basilica Status of Our Lady of Arabia in Al-Ahmadi City. RAMALLAH -- A Palestinian teenager is shot dead by Israeli occupation soldiers in east Ramallah city, the West Bank. BEIRUT -- Two people are killed in sepa»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed on Saturday that the European Union "stands fully united and in complete solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland," affirming that "dialogue remains the best path forward, and the EU is committed to bu»»»

Dubai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, dressed in a zipped black jacket and perfectly styled brown hair, was the toast of the lavender carpet at the Joy Awards 2026 held in Riyadh on January 17. “I love the hospitality, the warmth, and the dignity that my fans in Saudi Arabia show me. To know my wor»»»

Thousands of people in Greenland and Denmark have protested against plans by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland - an autonomous Danish territory. Demonstrations were held in Danish cities including the capital, Copenhagen, as well as in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. The rallies coincide »»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) – Saturday night’s weather will be partly cloudy across most regions. Winds will blow from the south in the north and centre and from the east in the south. They will be relatively strong to strong near the northern coasts and...»»»

Federal officers cannot use crowd-dispersal tools against peaceful protesters or pull over and detain those in vehicles who are not interfering with law enforcement, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»

US President Donald Trump has insisted that the decision to refrain from bombing Iran was his own and not influenced by any third countries. Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against the Islamic Republic amid ongoing violent protests in Iran. Unrest erupted throughout the country in l»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr held Saturday a series of high-level meetings in Berlin on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, focusing on food security and international cooperation in the agricultural sector. During the forum, Badr met»»»

MANAMA, Jan 17 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain said the Kingdom received an invitation from the United States to join the newly-established Board of Peace which will play an essential role in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.The Kingdom of Ba»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, on Saturday signed "a historic" partnership agreement on free trade after 25 years of negotiations.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during the signing cere»»»

BAGHDAD, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi Ministry of Defence said the US military has completed their withdrawal from Ain al-Asad Airbase, and the Iraqi forces took over.Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army Lt.-Gen. Abdul Amir Yarallah visited the base and saw the redistribution of tasks and duties among th»»»

For supporters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, his resounding victory in the just-concluded election is a vindication of his 40-year-long rule. He won with 72% of the vote, close to his highest-ever tally of 74% in Uganda's first direct presidential election in 1996. It reinforces the 81-yea»»»

Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA) announced on Wednesday the finalization of an agreement with Hostess Brands LLC, a subsidiary of The J. M. Smucker Company, to expand its ownership of the HoHos, Twinkies, and Tiger Tail brands to over 45 additional African countries. The transaction grants Ed»»»

Sofia's draft 2026 municipal budget provides for the largest investment in urban transport in the past 15 years, including the purchase of 150 new trams, 200 new buses, 75 new trolleybuses and 50 electric buses, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev wrote on Facebook. After these deliveries, the oldest trams s»»»

Since October 2025, Bulgarian authorities have carried out 66 inspections of large combustion plants, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said on Nova TV here on Saturday. The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Stara Zagora (South Bulgaria) conducted 30 inspect»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- President Donald J. Trump threatened that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland would face 10 percent tariffs on their exports to the United States as from February 1.The tariff will be increased to 25 on June 1 "unti»»»

Atanas Atanassov, chairman of the Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, which is part of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition, told Bulgarian National TV here on Saturday that according to the Constitution, the President must consult with parliamentary parties on the»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the national session marking the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity, reflecting on the nation’s strength and unity following the 2022 terrorist attack. Also In This Package UAE President pledges stability on Day of Solidarity Sh»»»

DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of His Excellency's Trophy and Rifle, as well as the champions of the Al Sabiq Heritage Championship, which was held as part of Saturday's race programme at the Al Rayyan Grass Track of the Q»»»

Casablanca, Morocco: Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that »»»

President Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO nations that sent troops to Greenland, which he said needs to become part of the United States to stop from being controlled by China or Russia. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Eight NATO member nations will be subject»»»

Abu Dhabi: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, as well as the formal establishment of the Palestinian National Committee to administer the Gaza Strip, as a temporary transitional body form»»»

Vienna: Five people were killed on Saturday after two avalanches struck western Austria's Salzburg region, local media reported. The first avalanche occurred shortly after noon at an altitude of 2,200 meters in the Bad Hofgastein area. One person was buried and killed in open alpine terrain, Austri»»»

They say the easy part about a title is winning it. Keeping it, now that’s not easy. Unless you happen to be Abu Dhabi – which has been named for the 10th year in a row the safest city in the world. The top spot was given by Numbeo, which recently released its global safety rankings. The index surv»»»

ANKARA (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inviting him to become a member of the Gaza Peace Council, the administration of the Turkish leader said on Saturday. "On January 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump, as the founding chairman of»»»

1 of 6 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket moves at 1-mile-per-hour on Saturday from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B, where it will carry the first manned flight to the moon since Apollo 17 more than 50 years ago. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI |»»»

Five off-piste skiers have died in two avalanches in the Austria's Alps following heavy snowfall in the region. An avalanche hit a group of seven skiers in the Pongau area near Salzburg, killing four and seriously injuring one on Saturday, local mountain rescue officials said. A similar avalanche s»»»

The European Union is reportedly under pressure to appoint a special envoy to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite media reports naming Alexander Stubb as a candidate, citing his familiarity with Russia, the Finnish president’s actions and rhetoric make him a non-starte»»»

Hundreds gathered Saturday outside of the Pantheon in the heart of the French capital to voice their opposition to the Iranian regime and its violent crackdown on protesters, FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali said, reporting from Paris.»»»

The wood-processing company Kronospan Bulgaria said on Saturday that it has submitted to the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) a plan for the safe shutdown of its particleboard production line in Veliko Tarnovo, meeting the 24-hour deadline set by authorities. The measure follow»»»

BusinessBrazilEU and Mercosur countries sign landmark free trade dealLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw»»»

Raqqa, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) announced Saturday that it has officially taken over the Rusafa and Safyan oil fields in Raqqa provice from Syrian Arab Army units, following the army’s recent advances into Deir Hafer and Maskanah. The move is part of plans to restore the fi»»»

BusinessBrazilEU–Mercosur deal finally sealedLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw.com/p/56yuYThe EU-Merco»»»

President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is creating a rift between the US and other NATO allies, fracturing the alliance and “playing straight into Russia’s hands,” said Jean-François Bélanger, assistant professor at the Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was imposing rising tariffs on eight European countries until the US strikes a deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland, currently an autonomous territory of Denmark.  US President ​Donald Trump on ⁠Saturday vowed to implement a wave»»»

Tunis, Jan 17 (TAP)-Reported investments in the industrial sector amounted to TND 2,484.3 million in 2025 with 3,909 reported projects which- once implemented- would generate 37,329 jobs. The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation...»»»

Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP) - Work has officially begun on the first pilot unit for converting household and similar waste into bioenergy in Djerba, marking a concrete step toward strengthening Tunisia’s energy transition and circular economy.The project...»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»