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ICE's warrant policy could lead to 4th Amendment challenge - UPI.com

Whistleblower Aid on Wednesday said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., received a copy of a Department of Homeland Security memo revising its policy on forcible entry of homes, which could face a Fourth Amendment challenge. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Immigrat»»»

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Gulf News 11m

'Always had very good relationship with Xi, Putin': Trump at Davos

Davos: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an "incredible man" who has achieved "amazing" things and is "highly respected by everybody," while reaffirming his longstanding positive rapport with both leaders Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also R»»»

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Gulf News 11m

UN Security Council condemns Kabul terrorist attack

United Nations: The Security Council has condemned the terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul. In a press statement on Wednesday (local time), the members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack claimed by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province. A»»»

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Gulf News 25m

Bridging the generational gap must begin in schools

The generational gap is not a new concept, but the distance between age groups today feels deeper and more complex than ever. Each generation has always been shaped by its own experiences and values, yet in a fast-paced, digitally saturated world, these differences have grown more pronounced. Commu»»»

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France24 33m

Venezuela’s interim president to visit US amid deepening oil ties

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, is expected to visit the United States soon, a senior US official said Wednesday, marking a shift in relations between Washington and Caracas. The move signals President Donald Trump’s willingness to engage directly with Rodriguez’s government as the »»»

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Gulf News 34m

Ask Gulf News: Who is responsible for your entitlements after a company acquisition?

Question: I worked for a company for five years until a new company, along with its two subsidiaries, acquired the old company. The new company informed me that I would be transferred to their organisation, so I signed a contract with them and worked for two more years. One month ago, I was termina»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station (ISS) say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts refused Wednesday to say which»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Judge blocks US government from searching devices seized from journalist

A US federal judge on Wednesday ruled government officials could not search electronic devices seized by the FBI last week from a Washington Post journalist. The ruling by US Magistrate Judge William Porter said the materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson could not be reviewed due to pending»»»

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BBC 36m

US allies won't soon forget Greenland crisis triggered by Trump

What on earth has the last fortnight been all about? In the wake of a successful military operation in Venezuela earlier this month, a buoyed-up Donald Trump started to ratchet up the rhetoric on Greenland. Day after day, the world was treated to claims of ownership, threats of military action and »»»

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BBC 44m

Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio found guilty of financing terrorism

Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been found guilty of financing terrorism. Cumpio, 26, was arrested in February 2020 after police and military raided her boarding house in the middle of the night and allegedly found a hand grenade, firearm, and communist flag in her bed. Several thousand»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Teen pleads guilty to North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5

RALEIGH, North Carolina: An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina, acknowledging that he carried out a 2022 killing rampage that left five people dead, including his older brother and a police officer. Austin David Thompson, who was 1»»»

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France24 1h

House panel advances contempt charges against Clintons over Epstein probe

A Republican-led House committee voted on Wednesday to advance contempt of Congress resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, escalating a high-profile investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and setting the stage for potential vo»»»

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France24 1h

'We need a stabilised, democratic Syria: Economic recovery without freedom is meaningless'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Kurdish humanitarian activist Arya Jemo amid the rapidly shifting sociopolitical and economic dynamics in Syria. Mr. Jemo shares themes of political betrayal, territorial control, ideological conflict, and international disengagement. He addresses loss, re»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

UNITED NATIONS: President Donald Trump’s ambition for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appears to be the latest US attempt to sidestep the Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the UN Security Council, raising new questions about the »»»

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BBC 1h

Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns

US President Donald Trump's proposal to cap credit card costs would be "an economic disaster", the boss of one of the world's biggest banks has warned. JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon said the plan would remove credit from the majority of Americans and hit restaurants, retailers, travel »»»

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France24 1h

NATO chief Rutte 'may have explained to Trump existing US rights in Greenland'

'There really are no substantive concessions that Mark Rutte could have given Trump', FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating explains, adding that the NATO chief may 'have just explained to Trump the existing rights that the US has in Greenland and sold this to Trump as something new'. Tru»»»

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France24 1h

Business - LinkedIn data shows sluggish overall hiring but a surge in AI-related jobs

A new report by professional social media platform LinkedIn shows that while jobseekers currently outpace job openings, a "new-collar" era of work is opening, focused on AI-related skills. In this edition, we speak to LinkedIn's EMEA Managing Director Sue Duke from the World Economic Forum in Davos»»»

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BNE 1h

Limited shift of TSMC’s advanced chips to US expected

Less than 15% of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s most advanced production processes are likely to be based in the United States by 2029, despite Washington’s push to relocate a larger share of the supply chain, according to a leading Taiwanese economist cited by Focus Taiwan. »»»

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BNE 1h

Former South Korean premier jailed over martial law bid

South Korea’s former prime minister Han Duck-soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in an insurrection linked to the brief imposition of martial law by ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol in late 2024, the nation’s Yonhap News Agency writes. »»»

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BNE 1h

Japan's Takaichi weighs role on Trump-backed Gaza body

Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has been invited by US president Donald Trump to join a proposed international body intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, according to Japan’s foreign ministry, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

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BNE 1h

Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ

Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB) at the Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, as reported by Indonesia Business Pos»»»

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BNE 1h

Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ

Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB) at the Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, as reported by Indonesia Business Pos»»»

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BNE 1h

Venezuela's Rodríguez to visit Washington in first presidential trip since Maduro capture

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez will travel to Washington in the coming days, a senior US official told multiple news agencies, cementing her status as President Donald Trump's preferred partner for governing post-Maduro Venezuela despite her two decades defending authoritari»»»

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BNE 1h

Venezuela's Rodríguez to visit Washington in first presidential trip since Maduro capture

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez will travel to Washington in the coming days, a senior US official told multiple news agencies, cementing her status as President Donald Trump's preferred partner for governing post-Maduro Venezuela despite her two decades defending authoritari»»»

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BNE 1h

Mexican billionaire Slim consolidates Gulf of Mexico oil assets in $600mn Lukoil deal

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso will acquire complete ownership of two Gulf of Mexico oil fields after agreeing to purchase Russian company Lukoil's remaining stake in a transaction valued at $600mn. The cong»»»

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BNE 1h

Indonesia moves to open battery precursor plant at Setangga SEZ

Indonesia has taken another step in its mineral downstreaming agenda with the inauguration of a battery precursor materials facility operated by PT Anugerah Barokah Energi Baru (ABEB) at the Setangga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, as reported by Indonesia Business Pos»»»

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BNE 1h

Mexican billionaire Slim consolidates Gulf of Mexico oil assets in $600mn Lukoil deal

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso will acquire complete ownership of two Gulf of Mexico oil fields after agreeing to purchase Russian company Lukoil's remaining stake in a transaction valued at $600mn. The cong»»»

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BNE 1h

US carrier strike group heads to Persian Gulf as Iranian vessels tracked near UAE waters

The United States is conducting a substantial military buildup across the Middle East, positioning forces for potential action against Iran as President Donald Trump considers strike options, according to media reports and open-source intelligence analysts tracking equipment movements on January 21»»»

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BNE 1h

Trump says US and NATO reach framework for Greenland deal, suspends tariffs on Denmark

US President Donald Trump announced the United States and NATO have formed the "framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland and the Arctic region following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating he will not impose tariffs on Denmark that were scheduled for February 1. »»»

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UPI 1h

UnitedHealth officials to return ACA profits to customers - UPI.com

UnitedHealth Group officials on Wednesday said they intend to provide rebates to customers who bought health insurance policies through an Affordable Care Act marketplace. Photo by Romy/Pixabay Jan. 21 (UPI) -- UnitedHealth Group officials on Wednesday said the health insurer will return the profit»»»

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BNE 1h

Trump says US and NATO reach framework for Greenland deal, suspends tariffs on Denmark

US President Donald Trump announced the United States and NATO have formed the "framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland and the Arctic region following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating he will not impose tariffs on Denmark that were scheduled for February 1. »»»

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BBC 1h

Austria's biggest spy trial for decades puts ex-intelligence officer in the dock

Former intelligence official Egisto Ott goes on trial in Vienna on Thursday, accused of spying for Russia in what is being dubbed Austria's biggest spy trial in years. Egisto Ott, 63, is charged with having handed over information to Russian intelligence officers and to Jan Marsalek, the fugitive e»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez to visit US

333Venezuela's interim president will soon visit the United States, a senior US official said Wednesday, further signaling President Donald Trump's willingness to embrace the oil-rich country's new leader. Delcy Rodriguez would be the first sitting Venezuelan president to visit the United States in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework'

US President Donald Trump backed down Wednesday on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory. Trump cast his retreat — also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations that spoke out against the th»»»

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BBC 1h

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 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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BBC 1h

Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Leonardo DiCaprio's politically-charged thriller One Battle After Another expected to lead the field. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia and The Secret Agent are also expected to perform strongly when the shortlists are announ»»»

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BBC 1h

California Gov Newsom says Trump administration blocked his Davos event

California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he was blocked from speaking at a World Economic Forum event in Davos and blamed the Trump administration. Newsom's office said on X that USA House, the official US pavilion at the global event, denied his entry to speak there on Wednesday despite being inv»»»

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UPI 2h

Federal appeals court okays ICE’s use of force against protesters - UPI.com

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled federal officers can use force against protesters as needed while enforcing immigration laws in Minnesota. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Federal law enforcement can use force while enforcing federal immigration laws in Minnesot»»»

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BBC 2h

How tiny Slovakia became a car making heavyweight

In a giant factory surrounded by mountains covered in snow, a lift lowers the steel bodies of cars onto the start of an assembly line. They've just been welded together by robots - there are 690 working in this factory. Next an army of human workers in red trousers and white t-shirts will transform»»»

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Gulf News 2h

8 reasons the world’s richest are moving to UAE

Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals who are choosing to relocate with the intention of settling, investing, and managing their family wealth in the UAE on a long-term basis. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Families a»»»

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Kuna 2h

Trump says won't partake in emergency meeting on Greenland

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he intended to hold several meetings in the upcoming days to discuss the issue of Greenland, adding the meetings would not include the G-7 emergency meeting proposed by French President Emmanual Macron.Trump made the stat»»»

Kuna 2h

White House: Minor electrical issue forces Trump's plane to return, switch aircraft

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The White House announced Wednesday that a "minor" electrical malfunction forced the aircraft carrying US President Donald Trump to return to Maryland shortly after takeoff en route to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt »»»

Kuna 2h

Kuwait oil price down to USD 60.61 pb

KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down 12 cents to reach USD 60.61 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to USD 60.73 pb on Monday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).In global markets, Brent crude futures climbed 98 cents to USD 64.92 pb, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 9»»»

Kuna 2h

Train driver killed, 15 passengers injured in Catalonia accident

MADRID, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Spanish state television reported that a train driver was killed and 15 passengers were injured after a retaining wall collapsed onto a railway track and a passenger train struck it in the Catalonia region.The broadcaster said late Tuesday, the wall collapsed due to a lands»»»

Kuna 2h

Acting finance min. stresses boosting Kuwait's int'l economic presence

DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem affirmed Wednesday Kuwait's keenness to enhance its presence at international economic forums.In a statement to KUNA on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) a»»»

Kuna 2h

Commerce min.: Kuwait's Davos participation reflects belief in int'l economic dialogue

DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel affirmed Wednesday that Kuwait's participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) reflects its belief in international dialogue to confront global economic challenges and consolidate its position as a partner.In a statement t»»»

Kuna 2h

Pres. Trump calls off plan for tariffs after deal with NATO on Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump announced that he would not proceed with the tariffs, that were scheduled to affect eight European countries as from February 1, after reaching a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Greenland.In a post on his T»»»

Kuna 2h

US CENTCOM to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Commander of the US Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper spoke with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday to brief him on CENTCOM's plan for "an orderly and secure transfer of up to 7,000 detainees," including members of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), from nort»»»

Kuna 2h

US imposes sanctions on six Palestinian aid orgs

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six Palestinian nonprofit organizations under the suspicion of having covert links with Hamas movement."Hamas's insidious practice of operating behind civilian organizations endangers»»»