Trump is arriving for the World Economic Forum at Davos on the heels of threatening tariffs on Denmark and seven other allies unless they negotiate a transfer of the semi-autonomous territory — a concession the European leaders indicated they are not willing to make. Trump said the tariffs would st»»»

Concessions are the future, GERB will make no further compromises with the budget and will return to conservative policies, said party leader Boyko Borissov in an interview with Capital.bg, taken before President Rumen Radev announced he will step down from his position. Borissov believes that the »»»

DAVOS - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali and Archer Aviation CCO Nikhil Goel signed on Wednesday in Davos a partnership agreement that will provide a framework for the US company's cooperation with the Serbian government in introducing electric air taxi services in Serbia. U»»»

The Syrian army on Wednesday entered the Al-Hol dentention camp in northeastern Syria, which houses families of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters. The camp was previously guarded by Kurdish forces, who withdrew to defend other cities prior to a ceasefire deal with the Syrian army. Syria’s»»»

Syrian government forces are continuing their advance in the country's northeast to take back territory previously held by the Kurds. Meanwhile, the interior ministry says some 80 Islamic State group members have been recaptured after 120 escaped from a prison on January 19 amid clashes between gov»»»

Syria's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed a new ceasefire on January 20 as Washington said the SDF's purpose in fighting Islamic State group jihadists was largely over. The announcement came after the army sent reinforcements to the Kurds' province stronghold in the nor»»»

Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad and infamous for his brutal suppression of a Muslim Brotherhood uprising that earned him the nickname “the butcher of Hama”, has died aged 88 in the United Arab Emirates. Once one of the most powerful figures in Syria, Rifaat l»»»

Syria's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed a new ceasefire on January 20 as Washington said the SDF's purpose in fighting Islamic State group jihadists was largely over. The announcement came after the army sent reinforcements to the Kurds' province stronghold in the nor»»»

In tonight's edition: One year after Donald Trump returned to the White House, has Washington reset its relationship with Africa? Also, Ghana arrests West African nationals accused of illegal online activities, luring workers under the pretext of lucrative work and forcing them to engage in cyber c»»»

Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen at an appeals trial on Tuesday rejected allegations that her party had any "system" to embezzle European Parliament funds.  A French court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a fake jobs scam at the European i»»»

French ‍far-right leader Marine Le ​Pen softened her tone while answering judges' questions during her appeal trial in ⁠Paris but denied wrongdoing, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds. The appeal trial is crucial for her, as the decision from this trial wi»»»

Airbus A330-200 aircraft of Parata Air. Photo courtesy of Parata Air SEOUL, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- South Korea's Parata Air is poised to enter the North American market after securing tentative approval from the U.S. government for flights to the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation said »»»

Davos, Switzerland: The infrastructure to develop and power generative artificial intelligence models will require further "trillions" of dollars in investment, the head of top AI chipmaker Nvidia said Wednesday. Nvidia boss Jensen Huang spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where AI boosteri»»»

A major Danish pension fund is divesting from US government debt, citing unsustainable American finances and President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland as key reasons. AkademikerPension, which manages around $25 billion in savings for academics, will sell off its roughly $100 million in US »»»

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»»»

The Canadian military has drafted a model response to a hypothetical US invasion, the Globe and Mail reported on Tuesday, citing senior defense officials. The strategy reportedly envisions unconventional, insurgency‑style warfare inspired by Afghan mujahideen fighters. The decision was reportedly p»»»

The US is seeking to “weaken and subordinate” Europe through economic competition, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Macron stated that “trade wars and protectionist escalation will only produce losers” and urged European leaders to»»»

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Dubai: Looking for a family getaway that’s equal parts adventure, culture, and just plain fun? Take a page out of Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s travel diary — Abu Dhabi is clearly their go-to spot for making memories with the kids. “I love travelling to Abu Dhabi with the kids because there’s s»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Tucked away among the rugged mountains of the Asimah area, about 90 kilometres southeast of Ras Al Khaimah city, an unassuming plot of land has blossomed into one of the emirate’s most distinctive agricultural and tourism attractions. Spanning more than 12,000 square metres, the flo»»»

DAVOS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he respects Greenland and Denmark tremendously, but only the United States can defend the island. "I have tremendous respect for both the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark. But every NATO ally has an obligation to be abl»»»

Berlin: Germany's total public debt reached EUR 2,608.8 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2025, an increase of EUR 54.8 billion, or 2.1 percent, compared to the second quarter of the same year. In a statement today, the Federal Statistical Office explained that federal government debt rose»»»

Nearly two-thirds of Bulgarians approve of Rumen Radev’s decision to step down as president, according to a public opinion survey conducted by Gallup for the Bulgarian National Television (BNT). The poll shows that 64 percent of respondents view his resignation positively, while 23 percent oppose t»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump used his return to the World Economic Forum on Wednesday to champion American economic performance while delivering a blunt assessment of a Europe he claimed was "not heading in the right direction". Addressing a hall of global dignitaries and corporate executives i»»»

Syria's defense ministry said seven soldiers were killed on Wednesday when the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces targeted an arms depot in the country's northeast, despite a fresh ceasefire announced a day earlier. "Army forces found a factory for producing explosive devices and drone munitions"»»»

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»»»

The Israeli army issued Wednesday evacuation warnings for three buildings in the southern towns of Jarjouaa, al-Kfour and Qennarit ahead of airstrikes. Earlier on Wednesday, two people were killed in two separate Israeli airstrikes on their vehicles on the Bazouriyeh and al-Zahrani roads, in the so»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved an Action Plan for 2026 containing measures based on Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union (EU). The 2026 Action Plan was drafted from proposals submitted by the working groups of the Council on European Affairs, the Gover»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision proposing to the National Assembly the ratification of the agreement between Bulgaria and Italy on cooperation in the field of defence regarding the joint construction and use of military facilities in the Kabile military area. The agreement was»»»

On January 21, Bulgaria celebrates Babinden, or Midwives’ Day, according to the old-style calendar. A traditional hand-washing ritual was held at the Maichin Dom obstetrics and gynaecology hospital in Sofia. Dona Manova, a young mother, washed the hands of Prof. Asen Nikolov, a long-serving doctor »»»

The Government has approved three candidates nominated for the position of European Prosecutor from the Republic of Bulgaria. The nominees were proposed by a Selection Commission appointed by order of outgoing Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev, the Government Information Service reported on Wednesda»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov stated on Wednesday that the country is not planning to send Bulgarian military personnel to participate in NATO exercises in Greenland. He made this statement during a parliamentary Defence Committee hearing on current issues. Zapryanov was responding to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2025-2026 Military Sports Association Football Cup, organized by the Military Sports Association, has come to a close. The Amiri Land Forces team secured first place after defeating the Military Parade Center team 1-0 in the tournament's final match. Acting President of the Militar»»»

Many people around the world suffer from food poisoning, a condition that occurs after consuming contaminated food or beverages. Symptoms of food poisoning may appear in some people immediately after eating contaminated food, while others may not experience them until several days later. Food poiso»»»

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether NATO members would come to America’s aid if it were attacked, while stressing that Washington would still defend its allies in the bloc. Speaking at a briefing on Tuesday, Trump credited himself with being NATO’s chief benefactor, while recalling »»»

Dubai: The Terry Fox Run Dubai is set to return on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Expo City Dubai, bringing the community together to support cancer research in the UAE. The annual event, held in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, invites participants of all ages and abilities to take part in a»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut said the United States remains “committed to delivering lifesaving humanitarian assistance and supporting durable solutions for vulnerable communities across Lebanon,” after U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa made a recent visit to North Lebanon and Akkar. Issa and his wife join»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a decision to table to the National Assembly a proposal for approval of an investment expenditure project titled “Acquisition of Coastal Anti-Ship Missile Systems” for the Bulgarian Navy. According to the press release from the G»»»

first-reading approval of a bill, proposed by GERB-UDF, providing for the closure of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Atanas Atanassov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria told reporters that investigation findings "will be used against inconvenient figures". Upon the entry into force of »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday the Serbian government had sent a letter to the US administration in support of a request for an extension of an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS, as well as a potential transaction betw»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - Mercenaries from the United Kingdom were eliminated following a strike on the Ukrainian armed forces' strategic naval operations headquarters near the city of Nikolaev, the coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolaev, Sergey Lebedev, told Sputnik on Wednesday.»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will be briefed on how Russia plans to respond to violations of international maritime law by unfriendly countries, the Maritime Collegium said on Wednesday. "The Chairman of the Maritime Collegium [Nikolai Patrushev] will brief the President of R»»»

DOHA: Hamad International Airport (HIA) concluded 2025 following a year of sustained operational performance, reinforcing its position as a global gateway for Qatar. Serving 54.3 million passengers, the airport delivered smooth, efficient operations that supported the nation’s connectivity, trade, »»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs and Emirates SkyCargo held a strategic meeting on Tuesday to advance plans to integrate sea and air freight operations, as Dubai steps up efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and accelerate cargo movement through the emirate. The talks focused on linking digital system»»»

A meeting comprising Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian and Jordanian officials will be held in February with the aim of facilitating the exportation of electricity and gas from Jordan and Egypt to Lebanon via Syria, a Lebanese ministerial source told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. The meeting will review prev»»»

The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), through its Business Practice and Policy Initiative (BPPI), hosted an expert roundtable titled “Restructuring Lebanon’s Banking Sector: Global Standards, Local Realities.” The event gathered economists, banke»»»

European Union lawmakers on Wednesday voted to hold up ratification of a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal. In a vote in Strasbourg, France, lawmakers narrowly approved sending the EU-Mercosur agreement to Eur»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday proclaimed his country was the world's "economic engine," and slammed Europe as "not heading in the right direction," as Washington's allies push back against its bid to seize Greenland. "The USA is the economic engine on the planet. And when America booms, »»»

Protests demanding the resignation of acting Chief Prosecutor Borislav Sarafov will be held in front of courthouses in Sofia and several other cities across Bulgaria. Organizers say Sarafov has no right to hold the post and has, for at least six months, concentrated power in the Prosecutor’s Office»»»