UPI 5m

House to vote on funding bills to avoid second government shutdown - UPI.com

1 of 5 | The U.S. House is voting Thursday on new funding bills that include funding for the Department of Homeland Security. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on four funding bills Thursday to avert another government s»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets officials at Davos

Davos: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with several ranking officials on the sidelines of his participation at the World Economic Forum (Davos 2026), currently taking place in Switzerland. His Excellency met with Prime Minister of the Czech Republ»»»

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France24 9m

Deadly protests crackdown in Iran: Some funerals of protesters turn into demonstrations

The number of people killed in protests against the Iranian regime has been rising since demonstrations began in late December. An NGO reported on January 20 that more than 4,500 people had been killed. However, it added that the figure was provisional because a nationwide internet blackout meant t»»»

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BBC 10m

Canada's Carney stresses unity in the face of challenges at home

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for national unity in his first address on home soil after making waves in Davos with his warning of a "rupture" in the postwar international order. In remarks directed to Canadians, Carney said his government intends to move quickly to implement "ambi»»»

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Kuna 16m

Briefing of KUNA main news for Wednesday until 00:00 GMT

3271420 KUWAIT -- Kuwait welcomes US invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. 3271415 RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates agree to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. 3271447 AMMAN -- SDF militants attack Syrian regular troops»»»

Kuna 16m

Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- 1956 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree approving the state's new emblem, reflecting Kuwait's historic tradition and environment. The emblem continued until 1963. 2013 -- Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital started using a new device in Kuwait to perfo»»»

UPI 29m

Waymo robotaxis deployed in Miami; more cities planned for 2026 - UPI.com

Waymo began providing its autonomous-taxi ride-hailing service in Miami on Thursday as part of its 2026 expansion in the United States. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Waymo's autonomous taxi service has expanded to Miami, where paying customers can hail rides from»»»

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UPI 29m

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for debanking him after Jan. 6 - UPI.com

President Donald Trump Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, pictured, for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, capitol riots. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase bank and its CEO Jamie Dimon Thursday for »»»

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BBC 34m

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot

President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against America's biggest bank JPMorgan Chase, accusing it of illegally closing his account for political reasons. The lawsuit, which also names bank's chief executive Jamie Dimon as a defendant, alleges that Trump and his businesses suffered»»»

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France24 40m

EU leaders divided on Greenland crisis narrative as they weigh anti-coercion instrument preparations

Did Trump back down because Europe was tough, or was it because of Europe's willingness to negotiate? FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating explains that 'EU leaders are not in agreement about the narrative of the past several days and that's going to be a problem because they need to dec»»»

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France24 40m

The Debate - No going back? Europeans seek unity as transatlantic ties hit new low

While the world waited Wednesday on what Donald Trump would utter on Greenland, what if we missed the bigger picture? That for 73 minutes, the US president before an audience of traditional transatlantic allies in Davos, hurled invectives and insults while doubling down on what’s now official US po»»»

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UPI 41m

Missing rock beloved by climbers turns up 1,700 miles from home - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Climb On Equipment (@climbonsquamish) Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A small granite rock that served as a beloved landmark for climbers in British Columbia vanished from its usual spot and turned up over 1,700 miles away in California. The granite rock, known to clim»»»

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UPI 41m

Burglary alarm at New York bank triggered by intruding deer - UPI.com

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Police in New York responded to a burglary alarm at a Suffolk County bank, and arrived to find the suspect was a deer that crashed through a window. The Suffolk County Police Department said officers were summoned to Webster Bank in Ridge on Sunday when a burglary alarm was trigger»»»

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UPI 41m

Watch: Nebraska woman's long-lost class ring found on New Jersey beach - UPI.com

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A class ring missing for decades was returned to a Nebraska family after being found buried on a New Jersey beach by a treasure hunter with a metal detector. Andrew Ciffer unearthed the ring while beach combing in Belmar, and decided to find the owner, identified only by the initia»»»

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UPI 54m

Private autopsy shows at least 3 bullet wounds on Renee Good - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Private autopsy results that were released on Wednesday show three bullet wounds and a grazing injury on the body of Renee Good, who was shot and killed while driving into a federal officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Photo screengrab | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Renee Good, the Minne»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

In partnership with Qatar Museums, Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit

DOHA: Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. The landmark event is being held under the patronage of Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani. This marks the second time for teh eve»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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BNE 1h

History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?

In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US President launches Board of Peace at signing ceremony in Davos

Davos: US President Donald Trump signed the founding charter for the Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos, joined on stage by leaders, foreign ministers and other top officials representing 19 other countries. The US President said: "Once this board is completely formed, we can d»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arabian horse show draws crowds as Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival continues

Doha, Qatar: The seventh Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival 2026 continued to draw large crowds on its third day, showcasing the beauty of purebred Arabian horses from around the world. The festival has attracted not only horse enthusiasts, but also Souq Waqif visitors who were drawn by the venue’s set»»»

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RT 1h

Germany expels Russian diplomat

Berlin has expelled a Russian diplomat over alleged espionage activities, prompting Moscow to pledge an “appropriate” response to the hostile move. The German Foreign Ministry announced the move on Thursday, stating it summoned the Russian envoy over the incident. While the ministry did not elabora»»»

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RT 1h

Poland moves to strip Ukrainian migrants of privileges

The Polish government has approved a draft law that reduces benefits for Ukrainian migrants amid growing public frustration over their privileged status and the cost to taxpayers. In a post on X on Tuesday, Poland’s Interior Ministry said the proposed legislation would gradually phase out the Speci»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Contrasting Reactions Ensue after Bulgaria Signs Donald Trump's Peace Board Charter

Thursday's news that Bulgaria has joined the Gaza Board of Peace under the patronage of the United States and President Donald Trump met with contrasting reactions in Bulgaria. The announcement was made from Davos, Switzerland by Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, quoted by the go»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Doha to host the Fourth Annual Palestine Forum Saturday

Doha, Qatar: The 4th session of the Annual Palestine Forum will commence Saturday, organised by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in cooperation with the Palestinian Studies Foundation, over a period of three days. The Arab Center, in a statement today, noted that the fourth edition o»»»

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TAP 1h

Monitoring implementation of energy projects with WB discussed

Tunis, Jan 22 (TAP) - Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub on Thursday held a working session with a delegation from the World Bank Group led by its Country Manager for Tunisia Alexandre Arrobbio.The discussion focused on...»»»

France24 1h

Donald Trump retreats on Greenland threats

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was scrapping his planned tariffs on eight European nations in an effort to force U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island “including right, title and ownership.”»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit in partnership with Qatar Museums

Doha, Qatar: Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. The landmark event is being held under the patronage of the Chairperson of Qatar Museums, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani. This marks the second time»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Trump Says 'Fake' Polls Should Be Considered as Criminal Offense, Stopped

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that fraudulent polls should be illegal in the United States and dealt with. "Fake and Fraudulent Polling should be, virtually, a criminal offense ... Something has to be done about Fraudulent Polling," Trump wrote on Truth Social. In »»»

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TAP 2h

Mourad Zghidi and Borhan Bsaies sentenced to three years and six months in prison

Tunis, Jan. 22 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis First Instance Court on Thursday sentenced journalists Borhan Bsaies and Mourad Zghidi to three years and six months in prison each for “money laundering and tax crimes,” a judicial source...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 2h

The mystery of the missing star in the Andromeda Galaxy – What really happened?

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Sputnik 2h

Israel Fails to Pull Troops From Gaza in 1st Phase of Peace Deal – Palestinian Official

Israel has failed to complete its obligations to withdraw troops from the Gaza Strip under the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan for the Palestinian enclave, retaining its presence on 60% of newly occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian General Supervisor of Official Media»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Municipality marks International Day of Education with awareness events

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality represented by the Public Parks Department and the Projects and Environment Department, in cooperation with the Friends of the Municipality Group and the 974 Beach Management, organised a series of awareness events to mark International Day of Education, wh»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How Barron Trump became involved in a London criminal case

US President Donald Trump's youngest son helped a London police probe after alerting them to an unfolding attack on a woman he had met on social media, a UK court heard Thursday. Barron Trump's surprise involvement in the criminal case at a court northeast of London began attracting media attention»»»

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France24 2h

Zelensky says US 'security guarantees' for Ukraine ready after meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he and US President Donald Trump had agreed on post-war US security guarantees for Ukraine, without providing further details. The deal, which awaits signatures and parliamentary approval, would be a key step in plans to end the Russian invasion.»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Over 8 million children in Sudan deprived of education due to war: UK child rights organisation

London: The British charity organisation, Save the Children has warned that the ongoing war in Sudan has deprived over 8 million children of education, describing it as the longest school closure period in the world. In a statement on Thursday, the global child rights organisation said that more th»»»

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RT 2h

‘People do not feel truly safe’: Gaza’s nightmare is far from over

More than one hundred days have passed since Israel and Hamas, under the mediation of the United States and several regional actors, agreed to lay down their arms. The ceasefire ended the most intense phase of a war that had devastated Gaza for more than two years, leaving behind staggering human a»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Gold Exchange Price for First Time in History Exceeds $4,900 Per Troy Ounce - Trading Data

MOSCOW (Sputnik) The price of gold is growing on Thursday exceeding $4,900 per troy ounce for the first time in history, trading data showed. As of 17:37 GMT, the price of the February gold futures on the New York Comex exchange increased by $59.51 or 1.24%, to $4,897.1 per troy ounce. Minutes earl»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

France intercepts oil tanker suspected of financing Ukraine war

Paris: France has intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on suspicion of links to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to finance the war in Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Writing on X, Macron said the vessel was under international sanctions and suspected of sai»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Israeli occupation forces arrest 22 Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Ramallah: Israeli occupation forces arrested 22 Palestinians on Thursday in the occupied West Bank. Local sources reported that 18 individuals were detained and two others from the same family were held during an Israeli occupation raid in the town of Beit Ula, northeast of Hebron Governorate. In a»»»

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RT 2h

Ukraine peace talks down to one sticking point – Witkoff

The Ukraine peace talks have been narrowed down to a single unresolved issue, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who said he would travel to Moscow later on Thursday. The trip was later confirmed by the Kremlin. Speaking at an impromptu ‘Ukraine Breakfast’ on the sidelines of the World Ec»»»

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RT 2h

Stealing Russian assets would be ‘act of war’ – Belgian PM

Stealing Russian assets frozen in the EU would amount to a “declaration of war” against Moscow, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said. Western nations froze an estimated $300 billion in Russian central bank assets following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. The bulk o»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump to sue New York Times over poll showing 40% approval rating

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sue The New York Times over an unfavorable opinion poll and suggested that what he called "fake" surveys should criminalized. Trump lashed out after publication of a New York Times/Siena University poll finding only 40 »»»

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BBC 2h

Trump's son called UK police after seeing woman 'beat up', court hears

Donald Trump's youngest son contacted UK police saying he witnessed a friend in London being "beat up" during a video call, a court has heard. Barron Trump, 19, told police he had friends call 999 from the US so that he could report the alleged attack in January 2025. Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on t»»»

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BBC 2h

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations

Awards pundits were taken by surprise from the very first two words spoken at the Oscar nominations on Thursday. "Elle Fanning, for Sentimental Value," said hosts Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, as they kicked off the nominations with the best supporting actress category. Fanning's appearance go»»»

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