Medjedovic defeated by De Minaur in Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE - Serbian tennis player Hamad Medjedovic has failed to qualify for the Australian Open third round after a 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 defeat to Australian Alex de Minaur in the second round on Wednesday. World number six De Minaur won the encounter against Medjedovic - who ranks 90th in the»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia has written to US in support of NIS licence extension request
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»»»
‘Collapse of NATO’ is ‘Only Good Outcome’ of US-Europe Spat Over Greenland - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
For the Europeans, the takeaway from Trump’s speech at WEF was “we own you, because we have done so much for you, starting with winning WWII singlehandedly, and Europe needs to appreciate ‘Daddy’ for bailing you out of decades of bad decisions,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski says.»»»
From culture to leisure: Saudi tourism sets record numbers in 2025
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector posted record-breaking performance in 2025, welcoming more than 122 million domestic and international visitors and generating around SR300 billion in spending, according to preliminary estimates released by the Ministry of Tourism. The figures represent a 5 per»»»
Astronaut Suni Williams retires from NASA - UPI.com
1 of 9 | NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired Wednesday from NASA after 27 years and three space flights. File Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired from the agency after 27 years of service, including one nine-month stint when she was stranded on t»»»
Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ Shades Charm Internet as Leaders Wrangle Over Greenland
French President Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses have caught the eye, with social media users debating his choice of a "Top Gun" look as he criticized US President Donald Trump over Greenland during his speech in Davos. As he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resor»»»
UAE Cybersecurity Council urges reducing digital footprint to curb fraud and data theft
Dubai: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has called on individuals to reduce their digital footprint as a key measure to limit online fraud and data theft, warning that personal digital footprints continue to expand with every new app download, login to a digital service, or instance of information sha»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Gaza Peace Council in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic align»»»
Transport impacted by severe weather gripping Greece
A wave of severe weather sweeping across Greece since early Wednesday has brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, snowfall and gale-force winds, disrupting road traffic and maritime transport. No injuries or casualties have been reported. Heavy snowfall in central Greece, exceeding half a meter in some »»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Seeks Parliament Vote on Trump Peace Council Invite, Party Leader Peevski Says
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning parliamentary group urged President Rumen Radev on Wednesday to submit to the National Assembly an invitation for Bulgaria to join the Peace Council initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. MRF asks MPs to vote on the proposal and then for»»»
Vucic: Good day in Davos for Serbia and development of Serbian economy
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Davos Wednesday was a good day for Serbia and for development of the Serbian economy, and noted that he had had substantially good meetings with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Czech PM Andrej Babis and European»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Minnesota police chief: ICE agents drew guns on off-duty officer - UPI.com
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer walks back to his vehicle after checking the documentation of a construction worker during a stop in Minneapolis on January 9. Law enforcement officials said ICE agents have targeted U.S. citizens -- including off-duty police officers -- for immigratio»»»
Eight Arab and Islamic countries welcome US President’s call to join the Peace Council
Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates welcomed the invitation extended to their le»»»
PM Zhelyazkov Leads Bulgaria’s Delegation at Davos
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is leading the country’s delegation at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev is also part of the delegation. Discussions at the forum are focused on the internat»»»
How cold is it? Saudi Arabia's Turaif records -3°C in severe winter spell
Dubai: The governorate of Turaif in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region recorded the kingdom’s lowest temperature on Wednesday, with mercury levels plunging to -3°C. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) confirmed that a significant cold air mass has settled over the region, leaving the land»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes strike the town of Al-Kharayeb in the Sidon district, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes strike the town of Al-Kharayeb in the Sidon district, southern Lebanon 21-01-2026 18:47 PM»»»
Russian Court Hands Lengthy Jail Terms to General Kirillov's Killers
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian military tribunal handed down lengthy prison sentences, including life imprisonment, to four men accused of killing Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in a 2024 terror attack, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday from the courtroom. The Second W»»»
Greenland's Minister of Fisheries Urges Population to Stock Up on Food for 5 Days
NUUK (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Minister of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, Self-sufficiency, and Environment Peter Borg called on the island's population to stockpile supplies for at least five days. "Today we are presenting a contingency plan. Prepare for crises: stockpile supplies for five days ..»»»
Registration opens for women-only Education City Ramadan running series
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Sports For All (QSFA) has opened registration for the Education City Ramadan Challenge 2026, a four-race women-only running series to be held at Education City Stadium during the holy month. According to QSFA, the event is designed as a private space for women, with no men permit»»»
Palestinian PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaza Rebuilding Delays Aid Displacement Plans
With a fragile ceasefire holding in the Gaza Strip amid continued Israeli violations and overlapping political and security pressures, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has set out a roadmap for the next phase, beginning with urgent humanitarian needs and extending to reconstruction, inst»»»
US Military Transfers 150 ISIS Group Detainees from Syria to Iraq
The US military says it has begun transferring detainees from the ISIS group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities. US Central Command said the transfer began on Wednesday and so far 150 ISIS members have been taken from Syria’s northeastern province»»»
Trump’s Invitation to Putin to Join ‘Board of Peace’ Very Important - Congresswoman Luna
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created "Board of Peace" is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an in»»»
MoPH enhances food safety in schools
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), organised a workshop on research and innovation projects in food safety, with the participation of approximately 70 coordinators and supervisors from scientific research teams in »»»
UAE food deliveries to pick up speed as mobile orders spike
Dubai: Dubai’s food delivery market is entering a new phase of accelerated expansion, with mobile ordering now dominating transactions and industry data pointing to sustained growth across platforms, restaurants and supporting technology providers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
Uruguay to build world’s 1st electrified biogas-to-aviation fuel plant - UPI.com
The fuel produced with biogas will be an alternative to conventional jet fuel, and it will significantly reduces aviation emissions without requiring changes to existing aircraft engines or infrastructure. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Uruguay will be the site of»»»
Phoenix Express 26 multilateral naval exercise inaugurated
Tunis, Jan 21 (TAP) - The 20th edition of the multilateral naval exercise Phoenix Express 26 was inaugurated on Tuesday at the main naval base in La Goulette, with the participation of 50 military personnel representing nine countries: Algeria,...»»»
How many people have been killed during the crackdown on Iranian protesters?
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»»»
Don’t block the siren: Sharjah Police reinforce emergency vehicle right of way
Police in Sharjah have issued a fresh warning to motorists regarding the critical importance of clearing paths for emergency vehicles, noting that momentary distractions are frequently hampering life-saving missions. Failing to give way to ambulances, police patrols, or civil defence vehicles face »»»
Israeli warplanes strike the previously threatened residential building in Ansar, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike the previously threatened residential building in Ansar, south Lebanon 21-01-2026 18:41 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»
Well-Known Bulgarians Call for Day Away from Social Media
Well-known Bulgarians have called for a Day Away from Social Media, aiming to reduce the harmful impact of social networks on users by redirecting their attention elsewhere, even if only for a single day, the initiators from the Reading Is Modern campaign said. The campaign is supported by Desi Bak»»»
Trump covets Greenland, insults allies and talks up US economy at Davos
US President Donald Trump arrived at the Economic World Forum in Davos on Wednesday, where he used his keynote speech to hector world leaders in the audience, boast about his domestic policies and reiterate claims that Washington should own Greenland. President Donald Trump arrived at the internati»»»
EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Trump's Greenland ambitions
The European Parliament is suspending its work on an EU-US trade deal struck between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last July, parliamentary trade committee chair Bernd Lange said Wednesday. Lange said that Trump's tariff threat against European nat»»»
Al-Sisi invites global CEOs to invest in Egypt as economic indicators improve
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told some 70 international business leaders on Wednesday that the Egyptian economy has successfully absorbed major global shocks and is prioritising private sector expansion through wide-ranging incentives and structural reforms. Speaking at a dialogue session on the »»»
Egypt’s current account deficit narrows 45.2% on surging remittances and tourism
Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 45.2% to $3.2bn during the first quarter of the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, supported by a significant surge in remittances and growth in the services sector. Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data for the July-September 2025 period showed the deficit falling fro»»»
Israeli occupation army threatens to launch strikes on residential buildings in the towns of Al-Kharayeb and Ansar, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army threatens to launch strikes on residential buildings in the towns of Al-Kharayeb and Ansar, south Lebanon 21-01-202»»»
Macron Has Lost Authority Over France – Expert
French President Emmanuel Macron has nullified years of French efforts to restore the country’s image, especially in the Middle East and Africa, Former Palestinian diplomat and political analyst Rami al-Shair told Sputnik. “As one of the leaders of the anti-Russian campaign, he has no right to disc»»»
Qatar records 54.3m passengers in 2025, up 3%
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced on Wednesday that the State of Qatar handled 54.3 million passengers in 2025, a 3% increase compared with 2024. In a breakdown shared by the authority, August recorded the highest monthly traffic with 5 million passengers, while Decem»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Greek Ambassador
Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the State of Qatar HE Christos Kapodistrias. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, as well as ways to suppo»»»
Chinese car brands closing showrooms in Russia – Kommersant
Chinese car brands have sharply reduced their showroom network in Russia after several years of rapid expansion, with hundreds of outlets closed or rebranded amid low sales and higher costs, Kommersant has reported. In 2025, 643 showrooms selling Chinese passenger cars and light commercial vehicles»»»
‘Rules-based order’ wasn’t real – Canadian PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has admitted that the “rules-based international order” was always a partially false narrative that countries knowingly upheld for decades because it benefited them. During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Carney said nations such as Cana»»»
Nearly 100 days paid leave: What UAE mothers need to know
The Federal National Council (FNC) has recommended extending maternity leave in the government sector to a minimum of 98 fully paid days, in line with global best practices. The recommendation was made during discussions on the Family Protection and the Concept of the Family Unit report, prepared b»»»