Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy. It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar would raise the issue with US Secret»»»

MOSCOW — Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates close to 20 per cent for almost two years as high military spending, wh»»»

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know? That is the challenge posed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recen»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syria and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Saturday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector, strengthen food security, and implement sustainable programs that meet Syria’s current needs. The talks took place as Syria’s Minister of Agriculture, Amjad »»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to US control of Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, a»»»

After invading Russia together with Nazi Germany in 1941, Finland showed no mercy to the civilians in the Russian territories occupied by their troops. Russians, regardless of their age and sex, were robbed of their possessions and herded into prison camps. This is what conditions in some of these »»»

Poland has offered to help Slovakia eliminate its dependence on Russian gas by supplying LNG via terminals on the Baltic Sea. Poland’s gas transmission system operator, Gaz-System, says the existing Poland–Slovakia interconnector, commissioned in 2022, can deliver up to 4.7 billion cubic meters of »»»

COPENHAGEN — Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.The bipartisan delegation, on a two-day trip to the Danis»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), said the bank has steadily navigated economic challenges through sustained and disciplined policy efforts. In the CBE’s annual report, Abdalla noted that, at the domestic level, the bank has remained focused on achieving the ultimate obje»»»

ALGIERS, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Chad has condemned Sudan's Rapid Support Forces' attack inside the Chadian territories that killed seven soldiers, warning the warring parties in Sudan against the repetition of such an assault.In a media statement, Chadian government spokesman Qassem Sharif said that his »»»

The head of the CIA travelled to Venezuela and met the country's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez for about two hours, a US official said Friday. The visit from the senior US official was called a "trust-building measure" in the wake of the shock ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Janua»»»

US President Donald Trump has described ownership of Greenland as “vital” to his planned missile defence shield, doubling down on the claim that the sprawling Danish territory is critical to US national security. But experts say Trump's costly Golde»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose tariffs on American trading partners that do not support his push to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with European allies and casting new uncertainty regarding NATO unity. At a White House event on Friday, the US president doubled down on hi»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the members of a “Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the temporary governance of post-war Gaza. Trump will chair the board himself and will be joined by former British prime minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Ste»»»

The Iranian authorities' crackdown on nationwide protests has largely quieted the movement for now, residents said, as US President Donand Trump appears to have backed down from his threats of attacking Iran's leadership. Trump claimed on Friday that Iran had called off mass executions, while state»»»

Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS) chief Hassan Rashad met on Saturday with Ali Shaath, the head of the Palestinian committee tasked with managing the Gaza Strip, to discuss humanitarian priorities and the delivery of aid. During the meeting in Cairo, Rashad affirmed Egypt’s “continuous kee»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed on Saturday that Lebanon’s liberation was achieved through the resistance, which expelled the Israeli occupation, noting that without its weapons, who could guarantee that the Israeli enemy would not seize every corner of the country? He warne»»»

People have gathered outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen with flags and banners to protest against Donald Trump's plans to annex Greenland. Streets are closed and traffic disruptions around the city are expected. A mass demonstration is expected to take place on the island itself, Danish media rep»»»

The White House has announced the first members of its Gaza "Board of Peace", and the list of names will do little to dispel the criticism from some quarters that the US president's plan resembles, at its heart, a colonial solution imposed over the heads of the Palestinians. There are still several»»»

The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, operating in conjunction with PwC Middle East, has rolled out the third Global Ministers Survey alongside the ninth Best Minister Award. Another prominent addition: the Most Reformed Government Global Award, developed with EY. These ventures spotlight influe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: This resistance is among the most honorable in the world and the most rational, as it has always acted with wisdom 17-01-202»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Any concession to the Israeli enemy from now on is further weakening. Why make concessions when Lebanon gains nothing? 17-01»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: It is unacceptable for some of us to be tools for killing others so that they can live, and this will not happen in Lebanon »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is putting forward conditions unacceptable to Russia for the return of 12 residents of the Kursk Region held in Ukraine, Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said on Saturday. The Ukrainian side proposes to simultaneously "repatriate" civilians under inve»»»

MELBOURNE: An international team of scientists has discovered a new way immune cells recognize molecules in the body, challenging a long-standing view of how the immune system works. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that a key molecule called CD1c can show lipid antigens to T ce»»»

The Western-spun fake image of Finland as a peaceful nation reluctantly dragged into wartime alliances is a “deliberately constructed myth,” Bair Irincheev, historian and director of the Karelian Isthmus Military Museum, tells Sputnik. Immediately after gaining independence in 1918, the Finnish lea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP: Disarmament North of Litani Only Discussed within National Defense Strategy 17-01-2026 15:27 PM Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty»»»

The situation for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Krasny Liman area is deplorable, an officer with callsign "Pioneer" from Russia's Zapad Battlegroup says. "They are holding on only thanks to the 'Baba-Yaga' drones," Pioneer explains, adding Ukraine now only has individual fighters' positions the»»»

Istanbul: US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join the so-called Board of Peace that will oversee post-war Gaza, Turkey said Saturday. Erdogan received the proposal in a letter sent Friday by Trump inviting him to "become a founding member" of the board»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said on Saturday that Denmark is a "tiny country" that is unable to control Greenland. "With respect to Denmark, Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot defend Greenland. So they want us to sp»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a standard charter for state and municipal institutions providing secondary vocational education services. The document was adopted in implementation of the Law on Education and will enter into force ten days after its official publication. The st»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the Strategy for Development of Corporate Financial Reporting and Auditing in Kyrgyzstan for 2026–2030. The document aims to improve the quality of financial reporting, enhance data reliability, and expand access to transparent information for the»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a U.S. officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vis»»»

A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea on Saturday, in what Taiwan's defense ministry called a "provocative and irresponsible" move. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, reports »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) considered that the initial results of the economic agenda known as 3-3-3, launched by the US administration a year ago, include indications of higher-than-expected economic growth, alongside persistent challenges in controlling public finances, as well as tan»»»

Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, the largest opposition group in Parliament, warned that Bulgaria is preparing to sign a new contract with Microsoft for the state administration, a move that entails long-term risks for national security and digita»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Vostok battlegroup liberated the village of Priluki in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Units of the Vostok group of forces advanced into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the village of Priluki in the Zaporozhye region»»»

President Donald Trump has unveiled the leadership structure of a high-powered committee which will oversee the reconstruction and governance of Gaza, naming himself as its chairman and appointing a controversial roster of diplomats, financiers and political allies. In a White House statement relea»»»

Misrata Chamber of Commerce, represented by Ali Miftah Zaqut, Director of the Exhibitions and Media Department, accompanied by Mustafa Çatiroğlu, the founding member of the Ike-Talli Istanbul Industrial Zone in Turkey, held several meetings in Istanbul on January 15 and 16, 2026. The meeting was he»»»

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has put forward for public discussion a draft resolution amending the rules governing the development of free economic zone (FEZ) territories. The amendments will update Government Resolution No. 332 dated June 16, 2014. According to the draft, the state plans»»»

The Libyan Turkish Business Forum for Construction and Building Materials, organized by MUSIAD Libya, concluded last Thursday (15 January), with the participation of more than 40 specialized Libyan and Turkish companies. The forum’s b2b programme focused on building practical and sustainable partne»»»

The Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs has approved, at second reading, a provision allowing up to 20 polling stations to be opened outside Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions in countries outside the European Union. The decision was taken during the debate on a cons»»»

A representative of Kyrgyzstan’s Customs Service will inspect carriers from Central Asian countries at the border with Russia. Chairman of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic Almaz Saliev announced to members of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the officer will work at the Russia»»»

Report by Shaimaa Al-Ruwaished KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- An unforgettable chapter in Kuwaitآ’s history and in the hearts of the Kuwaiti people is marked today (Saturday), as the first airstrike by the international coalition forces was launched on January 17, 1991, marking the start of the "Operatio»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended several of its decisions in the field of population documentation and registration. The resolution was adopted as part of the ongoing digital transformation of public services and aims to improve their accessibility and convenience for citizens. Am»»»

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic said Saturday he still gets a "drug-like" adrenaline rush from tennis and is not thinking about retiring anytime soon. The 38-year-old is about to embark on his 21st Australian Open and remains among the top contenders, behind defending champion Jannik Sinner and top-ranke»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (15 January) that it had held discussions in Saudi Arabia on ways to enhance cooperation in the energy sector and expand partnerships in the oil, gas, and renewable energy fields during a series of official meetings held with the Saudi Mini»»»

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel. Recent reports by the Defense Ministry and by health providers have detailed the mili»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West's policy of using Russia and China's supposedly threatening presence in the Arctic as a pretext for intimidation has proven flawed, turning against its European supporters in the context of Greenland, Russian Ambassador to Norway Nikolai Korchunov told Sputnik. "The poli»»»