DAVOS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he respects Greenland and Denmark tremendously, but only the United States can defend the island. "I have tremendous respect for both the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark. But every NATO ally has an obligation to be abl»»»

Nearly two-thirds of Bulgarians approve of Rumen Radev’s decision to step down as president, according to a public opinion survey conducted by Gallup for the Bulgarian National Television (BNT). The poll shows that 64 percent of respondents view his resignation positively, while 23 percent oppose t»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump used his return to the World Economic Forum on Wednesday to champion American economic performance while delivering a blunt assessment of a Europe he claimed was "not heading in the right direction". Addressing a hall of global dignitaries and corporate executives i»»»

Syria's defense ministry said seven soldiers were killed on Wednesday when the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces targeted an arms depot in the country's northeast, despite a fresh ceasefire announced a day earlier. "Army forces found a factory for producing explosive devices and drone munitions"»»»

Recent conflict between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has again brought to the world's attention the detention facilities where Islamic State group members are held and camps where mostly women and children have been locked up for years. During the battles that th»»»

The Israeli army issued Wednesday evacuation warnings for three buildings in the southern towns of Jarjouaa, al-Kfour and Qennarit ahead of airstrikes. Earlier on Wednesday, two people were killed in two separate Israeli airstrikes on their vehicles on the Bazouriyeh and al-Zahrani roads, in the so»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved an Action Plan for 2026 containing measures based on Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union (EU). The 2026 Action Plan was drafted from proposals submitted by the working groups of the Council on European Affairs, the Gover»»»

The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision proposing to the National Assembly the ratification of the agreement between Bulgaria and Italy on cooperation in the field of defence regarding the joint construction and use of military facilities in the Kabile military area. The agreement was»»»

The Government has approved three candidates nominated for the position of European Prosecutor from the Republic of Bulgaria. The nominees were proposed by a Selection Commission appointed by order of outgoing Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev, the Government Information Service reported on Wednesda»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2025-2026 Military Sports Association Football Cup, organized by the Military Sports Association, has come to a close. The Amiri Land Forces team secured first place after defeating the Military Parade Center team 1-0 in the tournament's final match. Acting President of the Militar»»»

Many people around the world suffer from food poisoning, a condition that occurs after consuming contaminated food or beverages. Symptoms of food poisoning may appear in some people immediately after eating contaminated food, while others may not experience them until several days later. Food poiso»»»

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether NATO members would come to America’s aid if it were attacked, while stressing that Washington would still defend its allies in the bloc. Speaking at a briefing on Tuesday, Trump credited himself with being NATO’s chief benefactor, while recalling »»»

Dubai: The Terry Fox Run Dubai is set to return on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Expo City Dubai, bringing the community together to support cancer research in the UAE. The annual event, held in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, invites participants of all ages and abilities to take part in a»»»

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut said the United States remains “committed to delivering lifesaving humanitarian assistance and supporting durable solutions for vulnerable communities across Lebanon,” after U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa made a recent visit to North Lebanon and Akkar. Issa and his wife join»»»

first-reading approval of a bill, proposed by GERB-UDF, providing for the closure of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Atanas Atanassov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria told reporters that investigation findings "will be used against inconvenient figures". Upon the entry into force of »»»

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»»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs and Emirates SkyCargo held a strategic meeting on Tuesday to advance plans to integrate sea and air freight operations, as Dubai steps up efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and accelerate cargo movement through the emirate. The talks focused on linking digital system»»»

A meeting comprising Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian and Jordanian officials will be held in February with the aim of facilitating the exportation of electricity and gas from Jordan and Egypt to Lebanon via Syria, a Lebanese ministerial source told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. The meeting will review prev»»»

The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), through its Business Practice and Policy Initiative (BPPI), hosted an expert roundtable titled “Restructuring Lebanon’s Banking Sector: Global Standards, Local Realities.” The event gathered economists, banke»»»

European Union lawmakers on Wednesday voted to hold up ratification of a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal. In a vote in Strasbourg, France, lawmakers narrowly approved sending the EU-Mercosur agreement to Eur»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Satellite Company, Es'hailSat, and the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to provide QAF with satellite communication services, ground infrastructure, and secure, flexible network solutions to support sovereign and operational requirements for »»»

President Donald Trump is heading to the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on January 21, where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies. It could also overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of glo»»»

"In politics as in business – a deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.” Ursula von der Leyen's comments came amid growing tension between Europe and the US over Greenland and France's membership at Trump's Board of Peace, which led the European Parliament to suspend t»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 21: US President Donald Trump's upcoming arrival at Davos is all over the front pages, as cartoonists depict the ongoing tensions with Europe. Also, Israel has demolished a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees compound in East Jerusalem. Next, the Morocca»»»

A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on January 20, killing one and injuring dozens. The latest incident is likely to raise more questions about Spanish transport safety, coming two days after the collision of two high-speed trains in the southern region of A»»»

Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza on Wednesday, local medics ​said, and the Israeli military said it had "eliminated" a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers. In the latest violence disrupting a brittle, three-month-old ceasefire, P»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched the “Your Home Is a Trust” campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, entrench a culture of prevention, and elevate community preparedness to protect lives and property. The campaign focuses on promoting safe practices within»»»

New Delhi, India: Cricket's governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on the team's participation in next month's tournament. "In the absence of any independent security findings that materially compromise the»»»

At the World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos on Wednesday, five panelists who profess to hate Russian President Vladimir Putin and haven’t been inside Russia in years will attempt to answer the question: “Can Russia sustain a wartime economy?” Predictions of Russia’s imminent collapse have been r»»»

US President Donald Trump is due to address leaders and business elites at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Trump is set to take the podium after threatening his European allies with tariffs following his vow to seize Greenland from Denmark “the easy way” or “the hard way.” Trump»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli strike in the center of the territory on Wednesday killed three journalists, including a freelancer who previously worked for AFP, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In a statement, the civil defense said "the bodies of the three journalists »»»

The Beirut Court of First Instance has ordered former ministers Ali Hassan Khalil and Ghazi Zoaiter to pay a compensation of 10 billion Lebanese pounds over “the abuse of the right to litigate, defend and appeal,” and for stalling the Beirut port blast case. The court accused the two ex-ministers o»»»

At its regular sitting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a decision to index by 5%, as of January 1, 2026, the salaries of workers and employees in government-funded organizations. The decision ensures the implementation of provisions of the 2025-to-2026 Revenue Collection and Expendit»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Wednesday he expected Hungary's MOL to officially acquire the Serbian oil company NIS from Russia's Gazprom neft by mid-March. "What matters is that, on Monday, we reached an agreement with the Hungarian side and the Arabs »»»

US President Donald Trump recently said that the American military may have used a unique advanced “secret sonic” armament during its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “It’s not a secret weapon at all because it has been known for a long time,” veteran Russian military analyst Vikto»»»

The Sofia Regional Prosecution Office has formally charged an Italian national over a series of thefts committed at a retail outlet at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to the prosecution, the investigation shows that over nearly two months, from November 2»»»

Marine One with President Donald Trump on board departs Zurich Airport on Wednesday bound for Davos after an overnight flight on Air Force One from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Photo by Claudio Thoma/EPA Jan. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump was due to address the World Economic Forum in »»»

Manama: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, participated virtually in the 40th meeting of the Standing Committee of Experts in Islamic Affairs and Endowments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain on »»»

Voting with machines equipped with scanning devices will make elections unquestionably fair, since the current machines are compromised, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. According to him, the voting machines cannot be trusted. Not at the las»»»

President Rumen Radev has officially submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, signaling the start of a new chapter in Bulgarian politics. Analysts expect him to soon announce his own political project and clarify whether he will participate in the upcoming early parliamentary election»»»

Sweden on Wednesday joined Norway, France in turning down offer to join US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace initiative for Gaza. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced that Sweden will not participate in the proposed board, citing concerns over the initiative’s current st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli attacks in Gaza have claimed 11 martyrs since this morning 21-01-2026 14:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»

Israeli occupation police are now allowing Jewish settlers to ascend Al-Aqsa Mosque with printed prayers for first time, in a possible indication that Judaization of the occupied city is on the rise. Israeli and Palestinian media reported that Zionist settlers were handed liturgical leaflets on Wed»»»

Dubai: The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science has chosen three winning projects to receive major funding, with each team getting up to $1.5 million over the next three years. The National Center of Meteorology in Abu Dhabi announced the grants today, continuing the country's push to »»»

The United States has endorsed Israel’s viewpoint that suggests that Lebanon should take “more effective” steps in the face of Hezbollah, al-Akhbar newspaper quoted Western diplomats as telling Lebanese officials. “Until Lebanon declares its practical readiness for this step, its demands will be ov»»»

A meeting comprising Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian and Jordanian officials will be held in February with the aim of facilitating the exportation of electricity and gas from Jordan and Egypt to Lebanon via Syria, a Lebanese ministerial source told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. The meeting will review prev»»»

Israel and the U.S. are trying to suspend a committee monitoring the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and are instead asking Lebanon to accept "extremely difficult" conditions, the head of Lebanon's delegation to the committee said. Lebanese diplomat and lawyer Simon Karam told journalists Tues»»»

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»»»

Damascus, Jan. 21 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Defense, Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to stop arbitrary arrests of civilians in Hasakah Province, warning that these actions threaten the ceasefire agreement. The Minister told SANA, “Less than a day after the »»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police said Wednesday that they were investigating report of suspected child abuse after a man took part in the city's annual marathon with a baby strapped to his chest. Video footage of a man running with his race bib and number pinned onto the baby's pink clothes during the r»»»