From windmills to NATO, Donald Trump let the world have it from the podium of the World Economic Forum. For more than an hour, the president of the United States took on all-comers in his first return to Davos in six years. We ask about the latest threatening language on tariffs and grabbing Greenl»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 22: We look at reactions from the international press after US President Donald Trump's flip-flopping on taking Greenland by force. One analysis warns that Trump is undermining US diplomacy on the world stage. Elsewhere, French daily Libération looks at the gro»»»

A hotel in the Borovets ski resort has provoked criticism after charging 5 euros (approximately 9.80 BGN) for the use of its toilet facilities. The case was brought to public attention by Daniel Dimitrov in the “Ski & Snowboard Group” on Facebook, highlighting the controversial practice. In his pos»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his ​Danish counterpart on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's decision not to pursue tariffs on European countries who opposed his plans to take control of Greenland was a pragmatic and common sense step. Trump abruptly stepped back on ‌Wednesday from»»»

Dubai Police Academy has celebrated the graduation of a distinguished cohort of male and female cadets for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking the completion of an intensive programme combining academic excellence, military discipline and field training. The ceremony reflected the Academy’s commit»»»

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday his meeting with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban earlier in the day had addressed the Serbian oil company NIS, and added that he hoped a final agreement between its Russian majority owner and the Hungarian oil firm MOL - which is set to acquire »»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced that it has carried out a comprehensive program of cleaning and maintenance works, including preventive maintenance for approximately 170,000 rainwater collection gullies across various areas of the country. These efforts form part of ongoing ini»»»

Damascus, Jan. 22 (SANA) The Command of Security and Military Police at the Defense Ministry said Thursday that it has begun taking legal action against military personnel who violated conduct regulations during operations in northeastern Syria. It emphasized that breaches affecting military discip»»»

Dealers at Hana Bank celebrate at the lender’s head office in Seoul on Thursday as as South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI surpasses 5,000 points for the first time. Photo courtesy of Hana Bank SEOUL, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- South Korea's benchmark KOSPI nearly doubled in less than a year, crossing the 5,000-poi»»»

Bulgaria has become a member of US President Donald Trump’s newly established Peace Council, despite leading European Union countries refusing to participate. Outgoing President Rumen Radev received an invitation from Trump but provided a cautious response. Nevertheless, outgoing Prime Minister Ros»»»

Having ADHD in childhood could increase the risk of physical health problems such as migraines, back problems, cancer, epilepsy and diabetes later in life. That’s according to a study led by University College London (UCL) and University of Liverpool researchers that found people with ADHD traits a»»»

US lawmakers have backed Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado as a potential leader of the country following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, the New York Times has reported. Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously endorsed Machado after a closed-door meeti»»»

European countries should be grateful that Donald Trump is US president, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said, claiming that Trump’s pressure has forced the continent to boost its own defense spending. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Rutte downplayed the ongoing cr»»»

Winter in the GCC feels a lot colder than summer, but there have been times when the temperatures have really dipped, with record low temperatures set. Sometimes, there has even been snow in the desert, including in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Some of the lowest temperatures in the Gulf have dropped »»»

Dubai: Artificial intelligence is set to disrupt a significant share of the global workforce, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned in Davos. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at a high-level dialogue hosted by the UAE at the World Economic Forum, I»»»

Nouakchott: Seven Mauritanian soldiers are missing after attempting to rescue a navy patrol boat encumbered by netting off the coast of the capital Nouakchott, the defence ministry said. Contact was lost with the seven crew members late Tuesday, the ministry said in a statement, with search operati»»»

The decision to move prisoners of the ISIS group from northeast Syria to detention centers in Iraq came after a request by officials in Baghdad that was welcomed by the US-led coalition and the Syrian government, officials said Thursday. American and Iraqi officials told The Associated Press about »»»

Dubai: A significant collaborative effort between the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala has been announced, marking an ambitious expansion of environmental protection efforts across multiple regions. The two-year collaboration will channel $3 million into various »»»

The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have reaffirmed their plan to establish the Global Strategic Intelligence Programme, marking a new step in helping governments respond faster and more effectively to global change. The announcement was made during the 56th Annual Meeting of the »»»

The Environment Agency (EAD) welcomed a group of students from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) aboard its advanced marine research vessel Jaywun, offering them a first-hand look at how marine science is carried out in UAE waters. Six students took part in the field mission, working alongsi»»»

Ubisoft has cancelled six video games - including its long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake - as part of a "major reset" of its operations. The French developer and publisher, known for popular games such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Just Dance, has closed two studios and dela»»»

Dubai: A few hours earlier, Bollywood movie fans went down a spiral assuming that Uri star Vicky Kaushal is the latest A-lister to join the spy thriller franchise 'Dhurandhar 2'. But before the rumours could get out of control, industry sources confirmed to local dailies in India that Vicky is not »»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms – New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski said in a press release on Thursday that he welcomed outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and the Bulgarian government for taking a decisive step for the country’s future by joining the Charter of the US President Dona»»»

TALLINN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Thursday in Tallinn, where she is on a two-day official visit, that Serbia and Estonia would be working on greater mutual understanding and closer ties and that the goal was for Serbia to build stronger bridges of cooperation with the Baltic »»»

Ugandan police have detained a lawmaker, and close ally of opposition leader Bobi Wine, for his alleged role in election-related violence last week. Muwanga Kivumbi, a deputy leader of Wine's National Unity Platform (NUP), is accused of organising attacks on a police station and a vote-tallying cen»»»

Bulgaria is entering a new phase in its housing market, with analysts predicting the end of the “panic” buying that fueled double-digit price increases in 2024 and 2025. Buyers are becoming more cautious, and market growth is expected to moderate. This assessment was made by Petar Mastikov, chief a»»»

Police in northern Greece said Thursday they have arrested six people – including two from plastic recycling companies – suspected of involvement in illegally dumping waste in an environmentally sensitive area near Thessaloniki for up to six years. A police statement said the crackdown followed the»»»

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has reported a 26 per cent rise in net profit for 2025 and proposed a higher cash dividend and a capital increase, underscoring strong growth across its core businesses. Net profit after tax climbed to Dh1.32 billion, up from Dh1.05 billion in 2024, the bank said, support»»»

After delivering his special address to global political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump redoubled his focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, summoning Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky to Davos for talks and dispatching Steve Witkoff, h»»»

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

Iran's executive vice president apologised for the internet shutdown, saying the government suffers the most from connectivity disruptions, while acknowledging that maintaining the blackout indefinitely is impossible. Iran»»»

Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026 general election is taking shape after the country’s Election Commission cleared 1,970 candidates to contest 298 parliamentary seats with an announcement for 2 constituencies expected soon, Chinese state owned Xinhua news agency reported. »»»

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

The long-delayed and increasingly costly Rail Baltica project will not be completed by 2030 as previously planned, and there is no final deadline for finishing the full rail line, the European Court of Auditors said on its website on January 19. »»»

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said on January 21 that the second day of his participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos began with a meeting with the owner of Hungary’s 4iG Group, the company that has secured the licence to launch the country’s third mobile network oper»»»

The Baltic states are set to become a central hub in a major expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, following a €35mn loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fast-charging network operator Eleport, the EIB said in a press release.  »»»

Bulgaria has acquired a 10% stake in the consortium exploring for oil and natural gas in the Han Asparuh offshore block in the Black Sea, the government and project partners said on January 21. The move gives the state a d»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left scrambling to find a ride to Davos on January 21 after US President Donald Trump said in his speech to the forum that he would meet the Ukrainian president “later today.” The problem was that with little progress expected on US-Ukraine talks Zelenski»»»

US President Donald Trump has formally launched a new international body called the Board of Peace, unveiling it at the World Economic Forum in Davos amid sharp global attention and mixed reactions from US allies. Initially conceived as a mechanism to oversee the Israel–Hamas ceasefire in Gaza, the»»»

A day after the Israeli aggression struck residential areas across south Lebanon, the scale of destruction becomes fully visible, as scenes of social solidarity unfold sending a clear message to the friend and foe alike that the people of Lebanon do not bow to aggression, but respond with unity, re»»»

After months of unexplained delay, the Council of Ministers on Wednesday cleared a key investment project for the Bulgarian Armed Forces, giving the green light for the purchase of modern coastal anti-ship missile systems. The acquisition will be carried out through an intergovernmental agreement w»»»

An American think-tank has some bad news for Europe. Just as the continent tries to wriggle free from an abusive relationship with Washington, it turns out they’ve never been more dependent on their tormentor. “EU risks new energy dependence as U.S. could supply 80% of its LNG imports by 2030,” bla»»»

“What we are about to do here is a neighborly act. We are like a group of householders, living in the same locality, who decide to express their community of interests by entering into a formal association for their mutual self-protection.” That was US President Harry Truman on April 4, 1949, at th»»»

US President Donald Trump has said that a NATO-backed framework for US military use of Greenland is now on the table, following discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Trump added that the proposal, which needs to be approved by Denmark, would be beneficial to the entire military bloc. »»»

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Speaking about corruption in Libya’s Letters of Credit file, in an interview with Istanbul-based Libyan satellite TV channel, Libya Al-Ahrar, Libya’s Attorney General Sideeg Al-Sour said: – Assigning a specialized company to track supply chains could eliminate irregularities in the letters of credi»»»