Is Israel annexing more than half of Gaza?
Early in December, Israel’s military chief raised the alarm of the international community, saying the so-called yellow line in Gaza is the country’s new boundary with the enclave. “We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, an»»»
Asian shares track Wall St rally as Trump cools tariff threats in Davos
Asian stocks rose Thursday while safe-haven precious metals extended losses after Donald Trump rowed back on his threat to hit key European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland. The gains were also fuelled by a surge in regional tech giants as the artificial »»»
Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US with snow and ice
A powerful blast of cold air from the Arctic is expected to sweep through much of the United States, bringing snow and ice to nearly 30 states and impacting nearly 160 million people, forecasters warn. The cold front is expected to ramp up on Thursday in the southwest, before pushing into the East »»»
How much the US paid for Alaska in 1867, for the Philippines in 1898 and the Virgin Islands in 1916?
President Donald Trump has now abruptly dialled back his aggressive rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, dropping tariff threats against Denmark and Nato allies just days after escalating tensions at Davos. Also Read: Trump heads to Davos: 'No going back' on Greenland, says Europe will not 'push back t»»»
Minister appoints members of Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee. The decision stipulates the formation of the committee, chaired by Amer Saeed Al Ghafri, assistant unders»»»
Chief of Staff, international officials discuss cooperation
Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai held a number of bilateral meetings with several senior international officials during the third day of 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), and discussed coo»»»
EU needs another ‘coalition of the willing’ to defend itself – Spanish FM
Spain has called for the creation of a European “coalition of the willing” to defend the continent, framing the proposal as a necessary step toward strategic sovereignty amid a historic rift with the US. In an interview with Der Spiegel published on Tuesday, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Alb»»»
Trump vows to ‘get back on track’ Nile dam deal in meeting with Al-Sisi
US President Donald Trump pledged to resume mediation of the long-standing dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday. He described the project as a “dangerous” issue that has effecti»»»
ETA launches mobile app for electronic payment of real estate transaction tax
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has launched a new mobile application that allows taxpayers to pay real estate transaction tax electronically and obtain tax clearance certificates in a fast and convenient manner, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, the ETA chairperson. Speaking at a meeting organised by»»»
A US Shift Marked Kurdish-Led Forces’ Fall from Power in Syria
Two tumultuous weeks saw the fall from power in Syria of the Kurdish-led force that was once the main US partner there, as Washington shifts its backing to the country's nascent government. Analysts say the Syrian Democratic Forces miscalculated, taking a hard stance in negotiations with the new le»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Board of Peace in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic alignme»»»
CBE, EU open 9th steering committee meeting of capacity-building initiative for African central banks
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), and Angelina Eichhorst, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Egypt and the League of Arab States, inaugurated the 9th Steering Committee Meeting of the EU-funded regional initiative to support African central banks through capacity building,»»»
Medjedovic defeated by De Minaur in Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE - Serbian tennis player Hamad Medjedovic has failed to qualify for the Australian Open third round after a 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 defeat to Australian Alex de Minaur in the second round on Wednesday. World number six De Minaur won the encounter against Medjedovic - who ranks 90th in the»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Gaza Peace Council in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic align»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
How cold is it? Saudi Arabia's Turaif records -3°C in severe winter spell
Dubai: The governorate of Turaif in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region recorded the kingdom’s lowest temperature on Wednesday, with mercury levels plunging to -3°C. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) confirmed that a significant cold air mass has settled over the region, leaving the land»»»
Trump’s Invitation to Putin to Join ‘Board of Peace’ Very Important - Congresswoman Luna
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created "Board of Peace" is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an in»»»
How many people have been killed during the crackdown on Iranian protesters?
The number of people killed in protests against the Iranian regime has been rising since demonstrations began in late December. An NGO reported on January 20 that more than 4,500 people had been killed. However, it added that the figure was provisional because a nationwide internet blackout meant t»»»
‘Rules-based order’ wasn’t real – Canadian PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has admitted that the “rules-based international order” was always a partially false narrative that countries knowingly upheld for decades because it benefited them. During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Carney said nations such as Cana»»»
Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces holds bilateral meetings on margins of DIMDEX 2026
Doha: Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lt. Gen. (Pilot) HE Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai held a number of bilateral meetings with several senior international officials during the third day of 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). His Excellency met wi»»»
Analysts: Radev’s Entry Could Reform Bulgaria’s Party System and Weaken Smaller Russophile Forces
President Rumen Radev has officially submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, signaling the start of a new chapter in Bulgarian politics. Analysts expect him to soon announce his own political project and clarify whether he will participate in the upcoming early parliamentary election»»»
Bulgaria Weather: Snowfall and Icy Conditions Expected Thursday
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued warnings for significant snowfall and icy conditions on Thursday, January 22. A yellow alert for heavy snow has been declared for the Smolyan region, where up to 10 centimeters of new snow is expected to accumulate. A separate yellow al»»»
Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain
Eduardo Morán, a doctor at Córdoba's Reina Sofía Hospital, suspected it was serious. He and his wife, also a medic, had been asked to head to work after reports that two high speed trains had collided nearby. "We were preparing different parts of the hospital," he recalls. "Not just the emergency r»»»
Jordan–Saudi business network launched to drive strategic partnerships, investment
AMMAN — The Jordanian–Saudi Business Network kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday evening, in an economic event attended by a wide cross-section of Jordanian executives, business leaders and investors.The initiative was launched by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) in cooperation with the Jordanian Em»»»
No plans for Greenland golf course – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to build a golf course or other real estate in Greenland, framing his push to acquire the Danish territory as a purely strategic national security move. In an interview with NewsNation on Tuesday, Trump dismissed the idea of development on the isla»»»
Fate of IS detainees uncertain as Damascus reins in Kurds
Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»
Court fines Khalil and Zoaiter for obstructing port blast probe
The Beirut Court of First Instance has ordered former ministers Ali Hassan Khalil and Ghazi Zoaiter to pay a compensation of 10 billion Lebanese pounds over “the abuse of the right to litigate, defend and appeal,” and for stalling the Beirut port blast case. The court accused the two ex-ministers o»»»
Analysts: Radev’s Entry Could Reformat Bulgaria’s Party System and Weaken Smaller Russophile Forces
President Rumen Radev has officially submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, signaling the start of a new chapter in Bulgarian politics. Analysts expect him to soon announce his own political project and clarify whether he will participate in the upcoming early parliamentary election»»»
Cabinet Approves Memorandum with German Company for Digital Infrastructure
At its regular sitting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved a draft Memorandum of Intent and Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and Germany’s Brinell Compute GmbH for the implementation of an investment project. Through the Memorandum, the parties will decla»»»
Medjedovic loses to De Minaur in Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE - Serbian tennis player Hamad Medjedovic has failed to qualify for the Australian Open third round after a 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 defeat to Australian Alex de Minaur in the second round on Wednesday. World number six De Minaur won the encounter against Medjedovic - who ranks 90th in the»»»
Trump actively dismantling the international rules-base order
Trump is actively dismantling the international rules-based order, dismantling or sidelining the multinational institutions that have been built up since the end of WWII, and put himself personally in charge of running the world. »»»
Trump actively dismantling the international rules-base order
Trump is actively dismantling the international rules-based order, dismantling or sidelining the multinational institutions that have been built up since the end of WWII, and put himself personally in charge of running the world. »»»
Czechoslovak Group offers stock worth €3.3bn at Euronext in Amsterdam
Prague-headquartered regional machinery and weaponry conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is offering €3.3bn in stock on the Euronext bourse in Amsterdam as part of the initial offering which lasts until January 22. The o»»»
Czechoslovak Group offers stock worth €3.3bn at Euronext in Amsterdam
Prague-headquartered regional machinery and weaponry conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is offering €3.3bn in stock on the Euronext bourse in Amsterdam as part of the initial offering which lasts until January 22. The o»»»
Trump actively dismantling the international rules-base order
Trump is actively dismantling the international rules-based order, dismantling or sidelining the multinational institutions that have been built up since the end of WWII, and put himself personally in charge of running the world. »»»
De Colțești enters the Top 100 “Best Cheeses in the World” in TasteAtlas 2026
In 2025, the De Colțești team in Alba County continued to do things simply, but properly: the cheeses sold under the De Colțești brand are produced and matured locally, and the milk is collected from farmers in the area. In 2025, De Colțești (Torockoi) estimates a turnover of RON 30,000,000, approx»»»
Trump actively dismantling the international rules-base order
Trump is actively dismantling the international rules-based order, dismantling or sidelining the multinational institutions that have been built up since the end of WWII, and put himself personally in charge of running the world. »»»
Trump Just Invited Rumen Radev to Represent Bulgaria in New Gaza Peace Council
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has received a formal letter from US President Donald Trump inviting Bulgaria to take part as a founding member of the Peace Council initiated by the American head of state, with Radev designated as the country’s representative in the future international body. The i»»»
Bulgaria's Outgoing President Radev Receives Invitation from U.S. President to Represent Bulgaria in Peace Council
Bulgaria's outgoing President Rumen Radev has received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump extending an invitation for Bulgaria to join the founding countries of the Peace Council initiated by the American president, with President Radev proposed as Bulgaria’s representative in the future int»»»
Detention facilities in Syria under spotlight as Kurdish fighters, Syrian forces clash
Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»
Egypt urges blended finance to unlock private capital for climate action in emerging markets
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (MENA) – Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Wednesday that climate finance needs in emerging markets are vast, particularly when aligned with global targets for emissions reduction and climate adaptatio»»»
Botswana warns diamond oversupply to hit growth
Gaborone, Botswana: Botswana is sitting on nearly double its permitted diamond stockpile as weak prices and rising competition from lab-grown stones curb demand, the government said, warning the glut will weigh on economic growth. The cash-strapped southern African country, the world's second large»»»