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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
'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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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) -»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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 »»»
'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 »»»
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»»»