Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he spoke with President Donald Trump on Tuesday and that some federal immigration agents will be leaving the city on Tuesday. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Monday that some federal immigration agen»»»

Dastan Uranov has been appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture. The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan announced. According to the ministry, the corresponding order was signed by Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurd»»»

Dubai/Sharjah: Morning commuters faced major delays on Tuesday as multiple traffic collisions compounded already heavy congestion across key routes. Dubai Police reminded motorists on social media that regular vehicle maintenance is essential to ensure efficiency and prevent unexpected breakdowns. »»»

Deputy of Parliament Eldar Sulaimanov commented on allegations of domestic violence previously posted on social media by his ex-wife, Asel Azamatova. The MP published his statement on his official social media account. According to the deputy, the information made public concerns his personal life.»»»

The EU would be unable defend itself without the US, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said. The bloc’s members would have to spend up to 10% of their GDP on their militaries, which could still be insufficient, he told the European Parliament on Monday. His remarks came amid continued calls by »»»

Manila: Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan cheated death Sunday when his armoured black SUV repelled a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) ambush by gunmen leaping from a white minivan. CCTV captured the 6:20am strike in Barangay Poblacion: suspects fired the launcher point-blank at the mayor's ve»»»

Brussels: The 27 member states of the European Union formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the EU on Monday. In a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effec»»»

A top US immigration official is expected to leave the US city of Minneapolis in what may mark a shift in the White House's tone after the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal officers over the weekend. As Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some immigration agents depart, "borde»»»

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) topped Greek university rankings for 2026, according to the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education. The quality-based ranking determines 30% of university funding. NTUA significantly increased its score, followed by the University of Athens and At»»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be forced to "choose between" relations with the US or China, ahead of the first visit of a British leader to Beijing in eight years. Sir Keir said the UK would maintain "close ties" with the US on business, security and defence, but added that "»»»

Washington: The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on Monday, significantly boosting American firepower in the region. The carrier and its accompanying ships were ordered to the region as Iran intensified its crackdown on mass protests. Whi»»»

A Tokyo court has asked Pyongyang to pay 88 million Japanese yen ($570,000; £416,000) to four people who were lured to North Korea decades ago by a propaganda scheme. The plaintiffs said the North was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth", but they instead found themselves subject to harsh condit»»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain fair to partly cloudy today, with low clouds forming over some eastern areas and a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Humid conditions are forecast to develop overnight and into Wednesday m»»»

Disagreement has never been a flaw in Arab or Islamic culture. On the contrary, when governed by reason and ethics, it has long been a source of richness and intellectual breadth. For centuries, Arabs have been familiar with what came to be known as Adab al-Ikhtilaf — the ethics of disagreement — a»»»

Australia has cancelled the visa of an Israeli influencer who campaigns against Islam, saying it will not accept visitors who come to spread hatred. Sammy Yahood, who has commented on social media that Islam is a "disgusting ideology", said Monday his visa was cancelled three hours before his fligh»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump shifted toward a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota on Monday, a sudden change in tack following an outcry over the second fatal shooting of a protester by federal agents this month during the administration's nationwide crackdown on u»»»

The European Union ⁠and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, according to reports. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at CNRS, explains that the addition of defence cooperation to a wide-ranging fre»»»

Dubai: For Pakistani passport holders, travelling to Europe has long been limited by Schengen visa requirements. In 2026, however, e-visas and simplified entry to select European and Europe-edge destinations are making short-term trips easier than ever. According to the latest Henley Passport Index»»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Manila: Civilian government employees are starting the year with higher pay, as salary increases under the government’s updated compensation program have officially taken effect, retroactive to January 1, 2026. Also Read: Philippines: 133% rise in allowances for soldiers, salary increase for civili»»»

Dubai: A 13-year-old Indian expat boy from Kerala has become the proud owner of one kilogram of gold after winning the mega raffle of Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2025–26. Aniketh R Nair, an eighth-grade student from Sharjah, received his prize worth over hal»»»

CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organisation said Monday that dozens of prisoners were released over the weekend, as the US continues to pressure the acting government to free hundreds of dissidents jailed during the administration of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Also Read:»»»

A landmark social media addiction trial in which top tech executives are expected to testify begins on Tuesday in California. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM, alleges the design of the platforms' algorithms left her addicted to social media and negatively affected »»»

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Monday that any attack on the group’s backer Tehran would also be an attack on the group and warned that any new war on Iran would ignite the region. Last week, President Donald Trump said a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was w»»»

France's lower house has passed a bill banning social media for under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The National Assembly passed the bill in an overnight session from Monday to Tuesday, and it will now go to the Senate ahead of becoming law. Also In This Package Australia soc»»»

At least 28 people have died as a powerful winter storm swept across much of the continental United States, blanketing wide areas with heavy snow, sleet, and ice, according to local media reports. Authorities said the fatalities were linked to a range of storm-related incidents. Several deaths were»»»

Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced an increase in tariffs on a wide range of South Korean goods, raising them to 25 per cent from the previous 15 per cent. Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said, "Because the Korean Legislature »»»

A major British contract to build new military satellites has sparked concern in London about the UK’s growing reliance on the US for critical communication capabilities, the Financial Times has reported. At the center of the debate is Skynet 6, a planned fleet of next generation military communica»»»

A reliable supply of computer chips is essential for Arnob Roy, the co-founder of Tejas Networks. His company, based in Bangalore, India, supplies the equipment behind mobile phone networks and broadband connections. "Essentially, we provide the electronics that carry traffic across telecom network»»»

Dubai: Hiring across the Gulf continues to expand, but the pattern is shifting. Growth remains strong, yet employers are focusing their budgets on a smaller group of high-impact skills that directly influence productivity, technology adoption and leadership depth. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

Manila: At least 15 people died while 28 others are still missing after a passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people sank off the coast of the southen island province of Basilan, according to authorities. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3, operated by Aleson Shipping Lines, had departed Zamboanga City late »»»

Sharjah Charity International is stepping up preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to distribute 1.2 million iftar meals as part of its annual Ramadan campaign Jood. The initiative includes 900,000 meals across cities and areas of Sharjah, along with 300,000 meals in 51 countries abroa»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Murona Forum 2026, organised by the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), will commence today, Tuesday, at Erth Hotel. The two-day forum brings together government entities and companies from Abu Dhabi, alongside a select group of local and internatio»»»

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has pleaded not guilty to all 17 felony charges against him including drug trafficking, witness tampering and conspiracy to commit murder. In his first court appearance since being arrested in Mexico last week, Wedding appeared relaxed, smiling with his attor»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal reached last year. In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automob»»»

Iranian state television in recent weeks has aired an "unprecedented" number of coerced televised confessions following the latest deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests, according to human rights groups. Activists say the "forced confessions" are extracted by psychological and physical tort»»»

The senior ranks of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are in tatters. The weekend purging of China's top general, Zhang Youxia, and another senior military officer, Gen Liu Zhenli, has left serious questions about what triggered the elite power struggles unfolding in the country - and what this me»»»

The European Union ⁠and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, according to reports. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at CNRS, explains that the addition of defence cooperation to a wide-ranging fre»»»

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East on Monday after the Trump administration ordered them there as the regime in Iran has violently cracked down on protesters in recent weeks. File Photo by Will Tyndall/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Jan. »»»

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz by phone. The call marks the first sign of de-escalation between Trump and Walz, who clashed over Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to Minneapolis. The call took place on Monday, two days after US Border Patrol agents shot a 37-year»»»

BEIRUT: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi stressed that the State of Qatar continues its firm commitment to stand by Lebanon and its fraternal people, and to strengthen the frameworks of bilateral cooperation between the two count»»»

Several people have died in a winter storm that hit a wide swath of the US, causing thousands of flights to be cancelled or delayed due to conditions. The storm, which caused chaos from Texas to the tip of Maine over the weekend, snarled roadways, knocked out power, and buried major cities under a »»»

The price of an ounce of gold surged past $5,100 on Monday as investors flock to precious metals and away from currency and treasury markets. The trend underlines growing global uncertainty fuelled by debt concerns, US President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and general geopolitical»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - Tunisia hosted on Monday a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt within the framework of the Tripartite Consultation Mechanism on Libya, to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan crisis and...»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has emphasised that clear legislation, an independent judiciary and efficient justice institutions are fundamental to attracting sustainable investment, as the country continues to strengthen confidence in its legal and economic environment. Speaking at the opening of the Doha Legal »»»