Adamuz, Spain: Spain began three days of national mourning on Tuesday for 41 people killed after two high-speed trains collided in the country's deadliest train accident in over a decade. The disaster took place late Sunday when a train operated by rail company Iryo, travelling from Malaga to Madri»»»

Rumen Radev is set to submit his resignation as president to the Constitutional Court today, following his announcement to the public yesterday. Upon confirmation of the resignation, Vice President Iliana Yotova will assume the office of president and take the oath before parliament. She will serve»»»

The sun just threw a massive tantrum our way, and we're all about to feel it. A severe solar radiation storm, the strongest we've seen since Halloween 2003, slammed into Earth's atmosphere on Monday, bringing with it both spectacular light shows and some serious technological headaches. There's a l»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against Europe over Greenland has hit its top economy Germany just as hopes are growing for a modest recovery after years of stagnation. Germany's government and its export-reliant businesses were blindsided when Trump again wielded the tariffs axe»»»

Iran's foreign minister hit out at the World Economic Forum in Davos for cancelling his appearance over a crackdown on recent protests, saying the decision was based on "lies and political pressure". Protests in Iran sparked by economic strain in late December exploded into the biggest challenge to»»»

The UN Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Iran on Friday, with proponents aiming to discuss "alarming violence" used against protesters, a document showed on Tuesday. An Iranian official said authorities have verified at least 5,000 deaths in the protests ‌which are ‌the biggest»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed Tuesday in a press conference his commitment to disarm Hezbollah and implement the state's monopoly on arms. "We want the south only under the army's control," Aoun said, as he welcomed foreign diplomats and ambassadors at the Baabda palace. "We want to rebuild all wh»»»

Dubai: Firefighters and rescue teams continued to recover bodies from the smouldering remains of Karachi’s Gul Plaza on Monday, as authorities said at least 26 people were killed and 81 remained missing following the city’s deadliest fire in over a decade. South District Deputy Commissioner Javed N»»»

CAIRO, Jan 19 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting at the government’s headquarters in the New Capital Monday to review the latest developments in plans to revitalize the sugar companies affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, as well as the status of upgrading»»»

Alliances in the Middle East can no longer be viewed through the familiar lens of traditional conflicts or the ideological divides that shaped the region for decades. As 2026 begins, the logic of alignment itself is shifting. A single contest is driving this change, even as it takes different forms»»»

The United States has long been accused of being an ‘empire’. Whether conquering indigenous lands on its own continent, capturing Spanish territory in the late 19th century or interfering repeatedly in Latin America, history is replete with examples of Uncle Sam’s imperial side. Even in recent deca»»»

Davos: As part of its participation in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the National Planning Council (NPC) hosted a panel discussion at the Qatar Pavilion. Organized by the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), the session delved into the theme»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said America’s relations with Europe remain strong and urged trading partners to “take a deep breath” and let tensions driven by the Trump administration's new tariff threats over Greenland “play out.” “I think our relations have never been closer,” he»»»

Syria's ministry of interior said Tuesday that 120 ISIS members escaped from a prison in northeast Syria a day earlier, amid clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which guards the prison. Security forces recaptured 81 of the escapees, “while intensive secur»»»

Just yesterday, the prime minister made the case for "calm discussion" with the United States. He wakes up this morning to President Trump personifying a political Catherine wheel: spinning, unpredictable, colourful and firing off reactions at every angle. Every angle, including in the direction of»»»

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday's election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would co»»»

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi Arabia offered a compelling account of how long-term ambition can be translated into measurable results. Through a narrative grounded in data and outcomes, Saudi ministers traced the evolution of Vision 2030 from structural reform to disciplined exec»»»

Egypt's President Abdel ​Fattah al-Sisi will meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Egypt's presidency said on Tuesday. This ‌will be ‌the first ‌meeting ⁠between ​the ‌two leaders since the US announced it was launching the second phase of its plan to»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump slammed the United Kingdom over its plans of giving away Diego Garcia island, and called it an act of "great stupidity". He said that the action by London is one of the several reasons why Greenland has to be "acquired". He made the remarks on Tuesday in a p»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan was “forced” to suspend all trade with Afghanistan after Kabul failed to act against militant groups operating from its territory, warning that terrorism had once again become the country’s gravest security challenge. Addressing a nation»»»

The 2026 Henley Passport Index reveals a fascinating “paradox of power” for Indian travellers. While India’s global rank has risen five places to 80th, the number of destinations accessible without a pre-departure visa has dropped from 57 last year to 55. This shift highlights that in global mobili»»»

Washington: Donald Trump on Monday threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne over France’s intentions to decline the US leader’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace.” The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) announced its participation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 21 to February3 at Egypt International Exhibition Center. The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and largest cultura»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: An overnight Russian aerial attack left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday -- another blow to a capital already reeling from strikes that have knocked out vital utilities. The large-scale bombardment, which targeted en»»»

Sirte Gulf International Airport reported yesterday that it has obtained official approval to commence operations after fulfilling all approved requirements. It said the move represents a successful trial run following legal proceedings in national courts and reinforces the role of the airport in s»»»

The CEO of Saudi Aramco, Engineer Amin Nasser, on Tuesday revealed fundamental transformations in the company's financial and operational performance thanks to the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. He announced that the value achieved from the technology jumped to reach $6 billion d»»»

Dubai: Bollywood fans, get ready. Ranveer Singh's epic blockbuster Dhurandhar. which surpassed Rs13 billion in box office collection, is back with a sequel and it’s already got Bollywood movie fans talking. The new film is officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and the first teaser has been cle»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here at a December plenary meeting, had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 before abruptly canceling the trip, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had agreed to visit Seoul in late 2018 amid then warming »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) will conduct a public trial of its new Robotaxi at Old Doha Port, offering the general public an opportunity to experience the service firsthand. In a social media announcement, Mowasalat said the trial will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10am to 4pm at »»»

To Saudi Arabia, it is important that the Lebanese decisions come from the Lebanese state, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said. Berri seemed satisfied about a meeting he had with Saudi envoy Prince Yazeed bin Farhan. He told Assas news portal, in remarks published Tuesday, that his meeting last wee»»»

Dubai: UAE-based AI company G42 on Tuesday launched its Digital Embassies framework and Greenshield, a new operating model designed to allow governments to deploy artificial intelligence while retaining full legal authority and control over data, systems and policies, regardless of where infrastruc»»»

Construction of six-lane bridge on Zhibek-Zholu: Mayor orders quality inspection Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev held an on-site meeting and inspected the work on key infrastructure projects in the capital. During the visit, the mayor visited Zhibek Zholu Avenue, where a bridge is being built acr»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) fired a vice premier during an inspection of the Ryongsong Machine Complex in Hamhung, South Hamgyong Province, state media reported Tuesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly dismissed a vice premier during a fact»»»

The EU is considering new tariffs on US imports or restricting the access of American companies to the bloc’s market in response to President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The US president has long sought control over Denmark’s overseas territory,»»»

The US Justice Department has launched an investigation after anti-ICE activists disrupted a church service in Minnesota on Sunday. The Democrat-run state has seen heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on »»»

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and Amazon have joined forces to make Arabic literature more accessible to readers around the world. The new Digital Arabic Library was launched on January 20, 2026. It offers more than 38,000 Arabic language books to global audiences. Over 1,000 of these»»»

Israeli occupation forces and far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Tuesday stormed the closed headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in East Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and demolished structures there. Local sources reportedly said that “an Israeli army force, acc»»»

The political landscape in Bulgaria is entering uncharted territory following President Rumen Radev’s resignation, with key questions arising about his future role, potential parliamentary majority, and the allies who may back him. Sociologist Evelina Slavkova from Trend highlighted that the proces»»»

Croatia's Boris Vujcic was formally nominated on Monday as the European Central Bank's next vice president, putting him on track to become the first person from the former communist east to win a seat on the board of the bloc's most important financial institution. Having secured the support of the»»»

The governor of Qatar's central bank said on Tuesday that operational risks emerging from technologies like Artificial Intelligence should ‌be treated as ‌a ‌prudential ⁠risk and ‌as important as capital and liquidity-related regulation. "I do believe that operation resilience should ⁠be also treat»»»

An appeals court on the eastern Aegean island of Samos has reduced the prison sentence of a high-school principal convicted of sexual indecency involving minors, sentencing him to 15 months’ imprisonment, convertible to a fine of €10 per day. The 47-year-old defendant had originally been sentenced »»»

Bulgarian Ministers of Transport and Foreign Affairs, Grozdan Karadjov and Georg Georgiev, will attend the opening of the Rudozem-Xanthi border crossing today at the invitation of Greek Transport Minister Christos Dimas and the Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Christodoulos Topsid»»»

Denmark has sent additional troops to Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened European countries with tariffs unless he is allowed to purchase the self-governing Arctic island. Trump has long sought to acquire Greenland from Denmark, citing national security concerns and the need to de»»»

NATO officials have begun withholding some intelligence from the US over fears it could be relayed to President Donald Trump and used to support his push to take control of Greenland, British outlet the i Paper reported on Monday, citing sources. In recent weeks, Trump has doubled down on his push »»»

Phuket: A 28-year-old Indian national has died in Thailand after falling seriously ill during an international electronic music festival in Phuket, with authorities ordering an autopsy to establish the cause of death. According to a report by the Bangkok Post, the incident took place in the early h»»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding has acquired the five-star Jumeirah Mallorca hotel in Spain, extending its European hospitality footprint and strengthening its international portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The diversified investment group said its hospitality arm, Duba»»»

Abu Dhabi, Jan. 20 (SANA) The 2026 Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) opened Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and will run until Jan. 22. The two exhibitions are the first of their kind in the Middle East, ded»»»

The UN Climate Change Conference, the official name for Climate Conferences of the Parties has been held every year since 1995. The summit is considered a space for world leaders, politicians, experts and a whole host of other people to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. The annual confe»»»

Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev conducted a raid on construction sites in the capital and uncovered serious violations at the construction site of a five-story educational center at 9 and 11, Okeev Street. According to the ministry»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump accused the United Kingdom on Tuesday of "great stupidity" for a deal to hand the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. "The UK giving away extremely important land is an act of GREAT STUPIDITY, and is another in a very long line of Na»»»