Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs debated at second reading the draft amendments to the Election Code during a session that lasted more than thirteen hours, starting on January 20 and finishing in the early hours of January 21. Lawmakers rejected a proposal by BSP - United»»»

The EU is reportedly weighing its so-called “bazooka” option—the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)—after Washington slapped tariffs over Greenland, with France leading the initiative. But are they really ready to take on the US? "The EU could adopt this coming Thursday the exclusion of US firms from E»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Wednesday, pushing retail rates to fresh highs and underlining how global political and financial stress is feeding directly into local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety climbed to Dh582.25 per gram, up »»»

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Tuesday strict fiscal discipline lay behind the Kingdom’s string of credit rating upgrades, arguing that Saudi Arabia has built a buffer against oil price shocks after restructuring its economy to lift the non-oil sector’s share to 56%. Speaking to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar will continue supporting UNRWA materially, morally, and politically. “We call on our international partners and the international community as a wh»»»

Canadian company Silvercorp Metals Inc. reported that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited and a Cooperation Agreement with the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. As reported, pursuant to these agreements, the company will a»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza in a call with US President Donald Trump, his office said on Wednesday, as Syria's ​Türkiye-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes. Syria's government this week seize»»»

President Donald Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies and overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of global elites to addr»»»

Iran's foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet Wednesday against the United States after Tehran's bloody crackdown on protesters, warning the country will be “firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack." The comments by Abbas Araghchi, who saw his invitation to t»»»

Dubai: Etihad Rail has confirmed the first routes on its long-awaited passenger network. It said the opening phase will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, creating a spine that links the country’s main commercial centres with the east coast. Passenger services are expected to begin in 2026, wit»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. President Trump was heading to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum when Air Force One was forced to return to the United States due to an electrical issue. Ph»»»

Hold onto your croissants. During his address to global bigwigs at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, French President Emmanuel Macron came rocking sunglasses like a secret agent at a ski resort — and international media lost their minds over it. Global headlines exploded: "Macro»»»

The death toll in a train crash in southern Spain rose to at least 42, local officials said on Tuesday as Spain started a three-day period of national mourning. The incident has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success as Spanish officials say they are still at a loss to un»»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

In his dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell depicted a world where truth was malleable, information was weaponised and citizens lived under the shadow of relentless ideological struggle. In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, echoes of Orwellian concerns - fragmentation, mistrust and narrative »»»

While speaking at the Davos summit on Tuesday, French president Emmanuel Macron drew attention for his stern rebuke of US leader Donald Trump's threat to tariff eight European countries opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland. But another aspect of Macron's speech also made an impression: his»»»

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed US-educated banker Calixto Ortega to head the country’s main investment agency, in a move seen as an overture to US investors after Nicolas Maduro’s ouster.  Venezuela said Tuesday it would start using revenues from a US-brokered oil »»»

The US War Department plans to reduce US participation in several NATO advisory groups, The Washington Post newspaper reported, citing sources. The upcoming move will affect approximately 200 military personnel and will primarily result in a reduction in US participation in the alliance's 30 Center»»»

A sightseeing helicopter carrying three people has gone missing near Mount Aso, one of Japan's most active volcanoes. The aircraft took off from a zoo in Aso City at 10:52 local time (01:52 GMT) on Tuesday for a 10-minute tour but never returned, local reports say, quoting police. An object resembl»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaElon Musk mulls buying Ryanair amid spat with airline bossDharvi Vaid with AFP, dpaElon Musk has asked his followers on X if he should buy Ryanair after a spat with the European budget airline's outspoken CEO Michael O'Leary. https://p.dw.com/p/579RNElon Musk has cal»»»

US president Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to take control of Greenland, saying on social media that there is "no going back" and that "Greenland is imperative". During a news conference at the White House, Trump was asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland and replied»»»

Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has issued a comprehensive set of directives to prepare mosques nationwide for the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing regulations governing mosque staff and outlining measures aimed at improving services for»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday he thought European leaders would not "push back too much" on his attempt to buy Greenland. Also Read: 'It would be a war' if Trump orders Greenland invasion: Danish MP"I don't think they're gonna push back too much. We have to have it. They have to have this d»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has penalised 17 recruitment offices for violating labour regulations, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of the sector and safeguarding the rights of all parties involved. The action followed a series of inspections cond»»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are set to be unsettled from Wednesday, with cooler air, strong north-westerly winds and rough seas expected to dominate much of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Today, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly ov»»»

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday as stock prices generally fell amid global trade tensions and President Donald Trump's tariff threats for European nations opposed to the United States annexing Greenland. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (U»»»

South Korean investigators raided the offices and homes of three civilians on Wednesday over their alleged role in sending drones into the North, police said. Pyongyang accused Seoul of having flown a drone into the border city of Kaesong earlier this month, releasing photos of what it said was deb»»»

A dispute that began over heating a dish in a microwave has ended with two Indian students winning a $200,000 settlement from a US university. Aditya Prakash and his fiancee, Urmi Bhattacheryya, told the BBC they filed a civil rights lawsuit against the University of Colorado, Boulder, after they f»»»

NEW YORK: Novels by Nobel laureate Han Kang and Angela Flournoy and a memoir by Arundhati Roy are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. The critics association announced nominees in eight competitive categories and three honorary winners, including the celebrated author-journ»»»

Manila: Former Filipinos (i.e. Fil-Ams) are urged to stop using their old passport for travel or identification, as it violates passport laws and risks immigration issues. In a post on X, the Philippine Embassy in Washington stated: "Former Filipinos CANNOT use their old Philippine passports for tr»»»

A screen grab from a video shows Russian emergency servicemen working during heavy snowfall in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka Krai, Russia, on Tuesday. Photo courtesy Russian Ministry of Emergencies for Kamchatka Krai/EPA Feet of snow buried the town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka, in»»»

Snapchat's parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which Snap told the BBC the parties were "pl»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that the US‑led global system of governance is enduring "a rupture," defined by great power competition and a "fading" rules‑based order. Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before»»»

"They're shooting at me. Please come get me. I'm scared." When filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania first heard the emergency phone call recording of Hind Rajab, a frightened six-year-old Palestinian girl begging for help while under siege in Gaza City in 2024, on social media, she says she immediately kne»»»

America is known as the land of big cars and even bigger SUVs but Donald Trump has an idea that could change that. The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan, in the form of mini hatchbacks and vans half the size of a Ford F-150 pickup tru»»»

At least 88 new measles cases have been reported in South Carolina, as the outbreak continues to surge, with 646 infections recorded in the state since October, officials say. State health officials say over 500 people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the virus. T»»»

President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-long press briefing to recount his accomplishments, repeating many false claims he made throughout 2025. Among the topics about which he continued to spread falsehoods were the 2020 election,»»»

Patna: The Bihar government's Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has intensified its campaign against corruption, taking major action in Araria district. On Tuesday, a revenue employee was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs15,000. Also In This Package One more Telangana official caught takin»»»

Dubai: The UAE has rolled out one of the Gulf’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, formally embedding digital tokens into its financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Payment Token Services Regulation applies to any dirham-backed sta»»»

Back with a vengeance. On the first anniversary of his second inauguration, Donald Trump using all the levers at his disposal to enact retribution on his adversaries at home and the guardians of the old liberal order abroad.  One year on, why did voters in the United States decide to over»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Gavin Bade, reporter on trade and economic policy at The Wall Street Journal, says that Donald Trump's tariffs policy may be 'already coming back to bite the US' and that over 70,000 jobs have been lost since the tariffs announcement in April 2025.»»»

China and Russia concluded a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters on Friday, described by the host country as a BRICS Plus operation aimed at “ensuring the safety of shipping and maritime economic activities.” The drills stirred controversy as they coincided with deadly protests in»»»