Darlene Regis Batang PBA Middle East is set to make history from February 6 to 8, 2026, as the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) brings its youth league to the Middle East for the first time, hosting the landmark 3-day event in Qatar. The premiere edition will bring together 48 teams from 6 G»»»

Darlene Regis DT NEXTGEN and DT Little Stars officially launched a new batch of programmes in Qatar, spotlighting young talents and leaders while providing youth with a platform to explore their potential, build confidence, and develop leadership skills. Open to all nationalities, this initiative a»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture has announced the opening of nominations for the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) Award from January 17 to March 1. The award aims to shed light on the role played by the Doha International Book Fair in fostering the publishing industry at both local and internat»»»

The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by German chemical company Bayer on a Roundup-related case in which a man was awarded $1.25 million, claiming the herbicide gave him blood cancer. The court made the announcement regarding Monsanto Co. v. Durnell in a statement on Friday, with a verdict expe»»»

The Pentagon will review all contracts worth over $20 million which it signed with small businesses under the 8A program, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced. Most of the firms operate as shell companies which funnel money to major consulting groups, he claimed. Hegseth announced the aud»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (KUNA) - The White House issued a statement on Friday outlining President Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and the lineup of the newly-established Board of Peace which take charge of implementing the plan.Following is the test of the statement.Yesterday, Presid»»»

Representatives of several South American and European Union nations signed the E.U.-Mercosur trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, but final approval is still months away. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Representatives of the European Union and South American nations signed a fre»»»

A threat by President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland has drawn condemnation from European leaders. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was "completely wrong" while French President Emmanuel Macron called it "unacceptable".»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has emphasised 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. T»»»

Deliveroo Qatar has announced the second edition of its Cautious Rider Award, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to road safety and to recognising riders who consistently demonstrate responsible, safety-first riding behaviour. As part of this year’s initiative, a selected group of Deliver»»»

QNA Doha The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called “Rofaqa,” specifically for orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity in various »»»

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the region’s largest and most immersive wellness destination, has unveiled an exclusive wellness membership designed to help residents embrace a sustainable rhythm of mindful living. Designed to nurture both body and spirit, the membership programme blends advanc»»»

QNA Jeddah Qatar took part in the technical preparatory meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah.First Secretary at the Office of the Special Envoy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Khalid Abdulaziz Al Khalif»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Today, Dugong Family, Qatar’s original IP brand, and the Qatar Cricket Association officially signed a strategic partnership agreement at the Qatar Olympic Committee, marking a new milestone in promoting youth sports development and family-oriented sports culture in Qatar.»»»

SK Holding announced its full acquisition of SK Real Estate and Arian Holding, including Arian Real Estate and Arian Assets, in a strategic move aimed at unifying institutional decision-making, enhancing management efficiency, and establishing a more disciplined operating model with clear accountab»»»

QNA 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 active contribution to supporting t»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»