Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
"Together we are in a position to… end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world." Such was the soaring promise of US President Donald Trump as he inaugurated his new Bo»»»
Trump ‘engaged in criminal activity’, Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony
In his first public testimony about his criminal investigations of Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith said the president was responsible for the violence on 6 January 2021, when hundreds of rioters stormed the US Capitol. Smith told a congressional committee that he believed his team h»»»
US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
The US has unveiled its plans for a "New Gaza" that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch. Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residentia»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Iranian billionaire says mobile phones will access global internet without domestic connection by March
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani said mobile phones will connect to "global internet" without requiring domestic infrastructure within a year, arguing that internet shutdowns represent outdated thinking comparable to 1980s video restrictions, according to a social media post on January 22. »»»
Uzbekistan records solid gain in 2025 foreign trade
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover expanded by $13.9bn y/y, or 20.7% y/y, to $81.2bn in 2025, according to official data. The trade deficit amounted to $13.54bn, with exports up by 24% y/y to $33.81bn, supported»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
Trump says ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal has been made - UPI.com
A framework has been made for a deal regarding Greenland and the United States and could include mineral rights, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Securing mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal b»»»
Tamim Bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences established
QNA Doha In the presence of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and during the joint graduation ceremony of the military colleges, Qatar Armed Forces announced the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences, which will serve as an advanced ac»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector to private investors as demanded by Trump
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to opening the country's oil sector to private investors, as Caracas moved swiftly to rebuild ties with Washington following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans »»»
Salt Lake City rocked by magnitude-4.7 earthquake - UPI.com
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck near Evanston, Wyo., on Thursday. Shaking was reported near Salt Lake City. Image courtesy of AccuWeather An earthquake shook parts of Utah and Wyoming on Thursday morning, with people feeling it across several states. The magnitude-4.7 tremor happened 54 miles eas»»»
Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences established
QNA Doha In the presence of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and during the joint graduation ceremony of the military colleges, Qatar Armed Forces announced the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences, which will s»»»
Doha to host 4th Annual Palestine Forum amid regional int’l changes
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The fourth edition of the Annual Palestine Forum is set to begin on Saturday in Doha. The three-day forum is organised by the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies in cooperation with the Institute for Palestine Studies, with broad participation from researchers and aca»»»
QF drives deep tech dialogue at World Economic Forum 2026
Tribune News Network Davos, Switzerland The path to strengthening Qatar’s deep tech ecosystem has been placed in focus on the global stage as Qatar Foundation (QF) fostered dialogue on advancing innovation and the possibilities that partnerships create at the Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Econom»»»
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Science Café series on stem cells starts
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled ‘Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality’, took place»»»
QMC highlights Qatar’s efforts to enhance role of media in addressing various issues
QNA Cairo Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in several meetings held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, in preparation for the 104th regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media and the 22nd session of the Executive Bureau of »»»
Ashghal carries out preventive maintenance of 170,000 rainwater gullies, 658 kilometres of drainage networks
QNA DOHA The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced that it has carried out a comprehensive programme of cleaning and maintenance works, including preventive maintenance of approximately 170,000 rainwater collection gullies across various areas of the country. The efforts form part of ongoing i»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
REPLAY: Greenland PM holds press conference
Greenland PM holds press conference after Trump's declarations at Davos.»»»
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.”»»»
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 »»»
The mystery of the missing star in the Andromeda Galaxy – What really happened?
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