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After gaining independence from Soviet Russia in 1917, Finland wasted no time turning rabidly aggressive towards it, Russian historian Professor Mikhail Myagkov, head of the Center for War & Geopolitics at the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, tells Sputnik. Fueling thi»»»

BAGHDAD (Sputnik) - Iran is working with Iraq on a joint security agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday at a press briefing with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who arrived in Tehran for a visit. "We are working to achieve a joint agreement on security issues with I»»»

Poland’s gross domestic product exceeded $1 trillion for the first time in 2023, marking a historic milestone in the country’s post-communist economic transformation and highlighting its rise as one of the European Union’s fastest-growing economies. »»»

The idea to grab Greenland is not a superficial move but rather a deep geopolitical calculation, political scientist Levent Ersin Orallı explains to Sputnik. Greenland holds strategic significance, as it has energy and rare earth elements such as oil, gas and minerals — placing a hand on them would»»»

CIA director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday "at President Trump's direction," a US official has said. The two-hour meeting was aimed at building trust and communication following the US seizure of Venezuela's former president Nicolás Maduro a»»»

The bodies of a man and his wife were recovered from a flat in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas district, in West Bengal on Sunday. According to the police, the incident occurred in ​​Ward No. 15 of Maheshtala Municipality near Kolkata. Police arrived and broke open the door to enter the flat. The bod»»»

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, announced today the launch one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in Libya’s history, through the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal. Aldabaiba said the project, with i»»»

Warning: This article contains themes you may find upsetting Gina Russo was watching a gig with her husband-to-be, Fred Crisostomi, one night in 2003 when she realised something wasn't right. Great White, an 80s hair-rock band, had opened their set with a thrash of guitar chords, as four large pyro»»»

Experience shows that making predictions even a year ahead is risky. Events that later seem obvious can be invisible in advance. Yet trying to identify the main trends shaping world politics remains worthwhile. So, what will the international system look like in 2026? Ukraine: The war will not endA»»»

Damascus, Jan. 18, (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister, Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, said Sunday that the return of the Jazira region, northeastern Syria, to state control marks a major milestone with economic, political, and social benefits. In a statement to SANA, Barnieh said the reintegration will strengt»»»

Over the December holidays, a good friend was going to visit family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I asked her whether she’d have Christmas enchiladas on Christmas, and she looked a little confused. “I mean Christmas-style, you know?” I tried to clarify. “Red and green sauce?” She got me. We shared fond »»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to implement the remaining roads and infrastructure works in Jeryan Nejaima project, as part of its efforts to develop the road network and improve infrastructure services in the area. Project engineer in the Drainage Networks Projects Department»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port today announced the launch of “Move”, a first-of-its-kind sports festival that brings together physical activity and health awareness. Organised in collaboration with NO LIMITS, a Qatari company specialising in organizing races and sports events, the festival will take pl»»»

The Central Bank of Libya announced today that it has devalued the Libyan dinar by 14.7 percent from approximately LD 5.43 to LD 6.36 per US$. The CBL had last the Libyan dinar by 13.3 percent to LD 5.56/dollar on 6 April 2025. It said today’s devaluation against the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) wa»»»

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland can be regarded as continuation of the US tradition of territorial expansion that dates back to the 19th century purchase of Louisiana, Alaska and the annexation of Hawaii, Dr. George Szamuely, Senior Research Fellow at The Global Policy Institute, tells Sputnik»»»

Santiago, Chile: Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on Sunday for two southern regions where raging wildfires have forced about 20,000 people to evacuate their homes. Firefighters were battling 19 blazes across the country, 12 of which were in the regions of Nuble and Bio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HRH Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al-Saud.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the death of His Highness Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.»»»

Syrian troops fighting Kurdish forces in north-eastern Syria have seized the country's largest oilfield. The Omar facility and nearby gas fields are under army control after the Kurdish-led after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) pulled back from the area, officials and monitors say. Earlier the a»»»

Brussels, Belgium: European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, with far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni urging Washington against making a "mistake". Trump has made no secret of his desire to seize the v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Continuing its role as an inclusive hub for sport and activity, Qatar Foundation’s Education City will host a wide range of activities on February 10 for National Sport Day 2026, from 7am to 3pm. The annual Education City Run returns this year in a brand-new format as the Education Cit»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, affirmed that from a position of strength, presence, and concern for their country, they want it to remain united. They reject any attempt to incite strife, divide the country, or federalize it. He added that some in Lebanon are m»»»

Dubai: A Jordanian man and his two young children died on Saturday after falling into an open water collection pond in the Al Qastal area, south of capital Amman, according to Civil Defence officials. Emergency services were alerted after reports that the family had fallen into the pond. Specialise»»»

A rescue operation was launched early Sunday at the peak of Mount Taygetos in the Peloponnese after eight mountain climbers reportedly slipped and fell into a ravine. The climbers remain stranded in a particularly rugged area near Profitis Ilias but are reported to be in good condition. Two EMAK di»»»

Western European leaders who have spent the last four years flooding Ukraine with every tank, shell, and missile they could get their hands on came out this week in favor of diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. Was this week a turning point, or just a brief moment of sobriety on the cont»»»

Interviewed by Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, Nataliya Kiselova MP of BSP-United Left said that uncertainties surrounding snap parliamentary elections concern not only the rules governing them, but also the participants and the timing. She noted that media speculation has increasingly focused »»»

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

The idea to get Greenland would mark the largest territorial addition in US history — even surpassing the landmark Louisiana Purchase of 1803, according to the New York Post. The numbers that stand out:Louisiana Purchase (1803): 2.14 million km² Texas Annexation (1845): ~1.01 million km² Alaska Pur»»»

Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, Elf Beauty, Michaels Cos. and the Miami Heat can make a bet: Spend some nominal amount of money to get merchandise worth much more. The catch? Shoppers don't know what they’re getting until they open the box - a phenomenon known as “mystery” or “blind” shoppi»»»

Rabat: The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side. The final kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where almost al»»»

The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump "wants to intervene in all regions of the world to prevent democratic life, aiming to confiscate the world's resources." He added that Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, "mob»»»

Sharjah Police and ADNOC distribution have strengthened cooperation to enhance security and safety across the emirate, with a key initiative focusing on linking surveillance camera systems at ADNOC distribution service stations to the Sharjah Police operations room. The move aims to improve real-ti»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Islamic month of Rajab will complete 30 days in many parts of the Muslim world after astronomers confirmed that the crescent of Shaaban cannot be sighted on Sunday, January 18, due to unfavourable astronomical conditions. The International Astronomical Center said Sunday corresponds »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 18 (KUNA) - Kuwait Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and Jordan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, discussed over a phone call the bilateral ties between the two countries.The two sides also touched on the latest regional and interna»»»

Dubai: As his son struggled to stay alive in a deep, water-filled ditch on a foggy Noida night, Rajkumar Mehta could do little more than listen to his desperate cries over the phone. “Papa, mujhe bacha lo,” 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta kept saying — words his father says will haunt hi»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east. The push came after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting the Kurds official recognition in»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Melbourne: Venus Williams made history as the oldest woman to ever play the Australian Open on Sunday but the 45-year-old fell at the first hurdle after an epic battle with an opponent more than 20 years her junior. The American seven-time Grand Slam champion was handed a wildcard for Melbourne, fi»»»

Italy's prime minister called US President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on opponents of his plan to seize Greenland a "mistake" on Sunday, adding she had told him her views. "I believe that imposing new sanctions today would be a mistake," Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told journalists dur»»»

More than 200,000 consumers in the Russian-held part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity on Sunday, the ‌Moscow-installed regional governor ‌said, after a ‌Ukrainian ⁠drone strike ‌on Saturday. In a statement posted on Telegram, Yevgeny Balitsky said that work was ongoing»»»

By: Khaled Al-Shammeri RIYADH, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed a third additional loan agreement worth KD 8 million with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to finance the project to enhance the GCC power grid interconnection and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Dr. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, held an official meeting today at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the Canadian Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a p»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s rice exports staged a strong rebound in December 2025, rising 14 per cent month-on-month compared to November, driven largely by a more than 50 per cent surge in Basmati shipments, Dawn reported. The sharp pickup helped Pakistan overtake Vietnam to become the world’s third-largest»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed a “united and coordinated” response after his US counterpart Donald Trump threatened eight European NATO nations with tariffs for opposing his campaign to acquire Greenland. The tariffs, announced by Trump on Saturday, target Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, G»»»

Belgrade: Serbia's sole refinery, majority owned by Russian companies, resumed its work on Sunday due to a temporary reprieve from sanctions targeting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Serbia's energy minister said. Washington's sanctions on the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), part of its crackdown»»»