BBC 10m

Massive winter storm expected to bury much of US with snow and ice

A powerful blast of cold air from the Arctic is expected to sweep through much of the United States, bringing snow and ice to nearly 30 states and impacting nearly 160 million people, forecasters warn. The cold front is expected to ramp up on Thursday in the southwest, before pushing into the East »»»

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Gulf News 21m

How much the US paid for Alaska in 1867, for the Philippines in 1898 and the Virgin Islands in 1916?

President Donald Trump has now abruptly dialled back his aggressive rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, dropping tariff threats against Denmark and Nato allies just days after escalating tensions at Davos. Also Read: Trump heads to Davos: 'No going back' on Greenland, says Europe will not 'push back t»»»

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BBC 22m

Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations

The Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Leonardo DiCaprio's politically-charged thriller One Battle After Another expected to lead the field. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia and The Secret Agent are also expected to perform strongly when the shortlists are announ»»»

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BBC 22m

California Gov Newsom says Trump administration blocked his Davos event

California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he was blocked from speaking at a World Economic Forum event in Davos and blamed the Trump administration. Newsom's office said on X that USA House, the official US pavilion at the global event, denied his entry to speak there on Wednesday despite being inv»»»

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BBC 45m

How tiny Slovakia became a car making heavyweight

In a giant factory surrounded by mountains covered in snow, a lift lowers the steel bodies of cars onto the start of an assembly line. They've just been welded together by robots - there are 690 working in this factory. Next an army of human workers in red trousers and white t-shirts will transform»»»

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Gulf News 48m

8 reasons the world’s richest are moving to UAE

Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals who are choosing to relocate with the intention of settling, investing, and managing their family wealth in the UAE on a long-term basis. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Families a»»»

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Kuna 51m

Trump says won't partake in emergency meeting on Greenland

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he intended to hold several meetings in the upcoming days to discuss the issue of Greenland, adding the meetings would not include the G-7 emergency meeting proposed by French President Emmanual Macron.Trump made the stat»»»

Kuna 51m

White House: Minor electrical issue forces Trump's plane to return, switch aircraft

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The White House announced Wednesday that a "minor" electrical malfunction forced the aircraft carrying US President Donald Trump to return to Maryland shortly after takeoff en route to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt »»»

Kuna 51m

Acting finance min. stresses boosting Kuwait's int'l economic presence

DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem affirmed Wednesday Kuwait's keenness to enhance its presence at international economic forums.In a statement to KUNA on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) a»»»

Kuna 51m

Pres. Trump calls off plan for tariffs after deal with NATO on Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump announced that he would not proceed with the tariffs, that were scheduled to affect eight European countries as from February 1, after reaching a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Greenland.In a post on his T»»»

BBC 1h

Toronto man fakes pilot badge to score hundreds of free flights, officials say

If Leonardo DiCaprio's Catch Me If You Can ever needed a sequel, prosecutors say real life may have already written one. A Canadian man, Dallas Pokornik, is accused of masquerading as both a pilot and a flight attendant, allegedly raking in hundreds of free flights over four years, US authorities s»»»

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France24 2h

Trump cancels tariff threat, says NATO's Rutte agreed to Greenland deal 'framework'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew ⁠a threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations for ‍their opposition to his ambitions for US ownership of Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte on the Danish autonomous territory’s future. H»»»

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UPI 2h

Europol disrupts multi-country criminal drug network bringing in billions in profits - UPI.com

Europol said the seized chemicals were enough to produce more than 330 tons of drugs including MDMA, amphetamine and cathinone. Photo courtesy of Europol Jan. 21 (UPI) -- European police announced Wednesday they dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs as part of a yearlong multi-country drug investigat»»»

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BBC 2h

Trump drops tariffs threat over Greenland after Nato talks

President Donald Trump has said he no longer plans to impose tariffs on European countries that had opposed his ambitions for the US to acquire Greenland. In a social media post, Trump said his decision followed a "very productive meeting" with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte. "This solution, if »»»

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BBC 2h

Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. It shows a red outline of a hand whose fingers were reworked, researchers say, to create a claw-like motif which indicates an early leap in symbolic imagination. The»»»

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BBC 2h

Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack

From the outside, the vacant shop on the corner of a busy avenue in central Sydney looks abandoned. Plastic sheeting is taped across all the windows and there's a large padlock hanging on the door handle. Step inside, though, and you're greeted by cuddly toys, candles, trinkets and messages of hope»»»

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France24 2h

'I am not a criminal': Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine hits back from hiding

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Wednesday insisted that he was "not a criminal" while still in hiding after escaping what he said was a police raid on his home ahead of last week's presidential election. The country's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba – and the son of re-elected Presi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QAMO marks five years of empowering mothers in Qatar

QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its fifth anniversary, SHAGUN 5.0, at the Pullman Doha Hotel on October 11, 2025. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal in 2020, the community has grown into Qatar’s largest mothers’ network, connecting over 6,500 moms. The event, attended by more than 180 members, featured cultural p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

4th NHRC Forum concludes with calls for rights-based approach to combating drugs

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Fourth National Human Rights Forum concluded in Doha on Wednesday, highlighting the need to place human rights at the core of national drug-control efforts. The forum was organised by the National Human Rights Committee Qatar (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Inter»»»

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BBC 3h

Congressional committee votes to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein subpoena

The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday voted to hold former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena in its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now that the Republican-led »»»

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BBC 3h

Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It follows a glittering few years for the 36-year-old pop superstar, who broke her own sales record with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in October. She is among nine songwriters within the 2026»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Tourism records strong growth in 2025

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in D»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoCI recalls Ford Edge, Expedition, Mustang, Super duty, Transit, Lincoln, MKC models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford and Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Edge 2015 - 2018, Expedition 2015 - 2017, Mustang 2015 - 2019, Super duty 2015-2019, Transit 2015 - 2018, and Linc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QatarDebate to convene over 100 young leaders at Gulf summit

Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation, is set to host the latest edition of the Mutual Dialogue Summit on January 25 and 26 at Msheireb Museums, Doha. The summit will bring together a distinguished group of more than 100 talented youth and experts from the Gulf C»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Cabinet approves GCC-NZ Free Trade Agreement

The preparation of the two drafts comes in line with the Ministry of Justice’s strategy aimed at developing the justice system and encouraging alternative methods of dispute resolution and enhancing their efficiency, by supporting the arbitration profession and facilitating its procedures, in a way»»»

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France24 3h

Trump says agreed 'framework' for US deal over Greenland

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had reached a framework for a deal over Greenland following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, and that he would therefore waive tariffs scheduled to hit European allies. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.»»»

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RT 3h

Greenland ‘is our territory’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump has declared that Greenland is American territory and called for immediate talks with Denmark to bring the Arctic island under US control, describing the move as essential for US national security and for NATO. Trump made the remarks on Wednesday at the World Economic Foru»»»

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UPI 4h

Study: Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of U.S. deaths - UPI.com

Deaths caused by heart disease and stroke are declining but remain the most frequent causes of death in the United States, the American Heart Association reported on Wednesday. Photo Courtesy of the American Heart Association Jan. 21 (UPI) -- More people die from heart disease and stroke than from »»»

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Kathimerini 4h

School closures to continue in parts of Greece Thursday, reopening in Athens

Schools will remain closed for a second consecutive day on Thursday in several parts of the country due to the severe weather affecting Greece since early Wednesday. In Athens, schools are set to reopen on Thursday after authorities reviewed updated forecasts indicating improved conditions, accordi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Tourism marks 2025 as a year of global milestones and resilient growth

DOHA: Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in December, a near 16 p»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

  UK Prime Minister stands firm on Greenland

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will not yield to U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure over Greenland, following Trump's criticism of the UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands deal. Starmer noted that Trump had previously supported the agreement but later attacked it to pressure the UK »»»

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BBC 4h

Fact-checking Trump's Davos speech

In a free-wheeling speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump made a series of contested claims. Trump touched on his desire to obtain Greenland from Denmark - which he referred to as a "small ask", America's contribution to Nato, and wind energy in C»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Protesters in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv Demand Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov Resign

Protesters in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv called for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov on Wednesday. The rallies were organized by Justice for Everyone and Students Аgainst the Mafia, with demonstrators in Sofia gathering outside the Palace of Justice before marching to the»»»

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RT 4h

The sheep that bites: How Finland hides aggression behind victimhood

Finland’s political leadership insists that its hardline stance toward Russia is forced upon it by history – a century of conflict, trauma, and unresolved grievances. But history tells a more uncomfortable story. Again and again, Finland has justified offensive or escalatory moves as acts of self-d»»»

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BBC 4h

Trump takes aim at Carney, Macron and a 'repetitive' Swiss leader

Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos was mostly focused on the strength of the American economy and his desire to acquire Greenland, but the US president also dedicated parts of his address to making his thoughts about other world leaders known. Prime Minister Mark Carney of C»»»

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UPI 4h

Judge denies 'independent monitor' of Jeffrey Epstein files release - UPI.com

1 of 5 | A judge denied a request Wednesday by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., (L) and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Wedne»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

State Street and QNB Group sign strategic agreement to launch new custody servicing model

Davos: State Street Corporation and QNB Group today at the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. Under this co-operation agreement, State Street and QNB Group have agreed to collaborate, with service agreements to be finalized»»»

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RT 4h

There’s one way the EU could resist Trump’s US. But it won’t

Watching Trump toy with the EU over his vows to seize Greenland is infuriating in the same way that a friend keeps calling you nonstop to describe her nutcase live-in partner, without actually doing anything about it. Know what unnerves a bully? Unpredictability. Bullies love predictable victims. A»»»

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Al Manar 4h

What Will Lebanon’s Government Do in Face of Israeli Barbarism? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe What Will Lebanon’s Government Do in Face of Israeli Barbarism? 21-01-2026 21:59 PM Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited i»»»

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BBC 4h

Ghislaine Maxwell agrees to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe

Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has agreed to testify under oath before the congressional committee investigating the federal government's handling of the Epstein cases. Committee chairman James Comer, who is leading the investigation, says Maxwell»»»

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UPI 4h

Analysis: As Middle East shifts, Lebanon tries to push back on Iran - UPI.com

Firefighters work at the site after an Israeli strike on Al-Khiyam, in the Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon, on January 3. The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least three people were injured in the strike that was targeting Hezbollah in the area. Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. 21 (UPI) -»»»

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BNE 4h

Mexican billionaire Slim consolidates Gulf of Mexico oil assets in $600mn Lukoil deal

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso will acquire complete ownership of two Gulf of Mexico oil fields after agreeing to purchase Russian company Lukoil's remaining stake in a transaction valued at $600mn. The cong»»»

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BNE 5h

Mexican billionaire Slim consolidates Gulf of Mexico oil assets in $600mn Lukoil deal

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso will acquire complete ownership of two Gulf of Mexico oil fields after agreeing to purchase Russian company Lukoil's remaining stake in a transaction valued at $600mn. The cong»»»

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UPI 5h

Prince Harry affirms his right to privacy during emotional testimony - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts of Justice after giving evidence in his trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Wednesday. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Prince Harry said his status as a member of Britain's royal family does not negate his right »»»

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UPI 5h

Watch: Coyote swims to Alcatraz Island in first-ever documented case - UPI.com

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A coyote caught on camera swimming to San Francisco's Alcatraz Island is believed to be the first of its species to visit the former prison, which is now a tourist attraction. Aidan Moore, a guest relations employee for Alcatraz City Cruises, said he was helping visitors disembark »»»

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BBC 5h

Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

I'm in the room, and have just seen President Trump enter and it's fair to say he got a good welcome from the crowd, certainly at the beginning. A standing ovation. On top of that, there was an astonishing scrum to try to get in, with many turned away - even heads of state. And the security was unb»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Record Snow, Ice, and Power Outages Expected as Winter Storm Hits US

New York: A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of US

New York: A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the »»»

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Albanian Daily News 5h

Position of the CAA on the Draft Law on the Foreign Service Submitted by the MEFA to Parliament

The Council of Albanian Ambassadors (CAA) has learned that the new draft law on the Foreign Service, prepared approximately two years ago by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA), has once again been submitted to the Albanian Parliament for review by the relevant committees and subsequ»»»

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