House committee okays Bill and Hillary Clinton contempt resolutions - UPI.com
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday approved contempt resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after they skipped deposition hearings. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The House Oversigh»»»
Truth or Fake - Greenland: Trump falsely claims the US 'gave back' territory to Denmark
In his lengthy speech at Davos, Donald Trump falsely claimed the US 'gave back' Greenland to Denmark after World War II. In reality, Greenland has never been America's to give back at all. Vedika Bahl goes through the facts - and falsehoods - surrounding Greenland in Truth or Fake.»»»
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»»»
Trump chides Carney after Canadian PM delivers rousing speech on global order 'rupture' at Davos
Donald Trump chided Mark Carney in a speech in Davos on Wednesday after the Canadian prime minister delivered a rousing address on a "rupture" in the international rules-based order. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports from Ottawa.»»»
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»»»
Victim of Iranian crackdown buried in hidden grave, family says
Iranian official media on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests which first erupted in late December and which activists say were suppressed with a deadly crackdown. here are many versions of what happened in the country during the weeks of protests. There's the regime's stance, a»»»
'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»»»
Le Pen admits "negligence" in EU fund embezzlement appeal trial
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was questioned for the second day as part of her appeal trial regarding accusations of embezzlement of EU funds by her party for several years. The morning started with Le Pen admitting "negligence", while the lawyer for the European Parliament in the afternoon»»»
ICE begins immigration law enforcement in Maine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine on Tuesday amid Operation Catch of the Day, and Maine officials said they are ready. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»
Lifer inmate fatally stabbed
An Albanian prisoner serving a life sentence was fatally stabbed Monday inside Korydallos Prison. The victim, known by the alias “Klodi,” was attacked in his third-wing cell by a Greek inmate who stabbed him twice. The victim had been convicted of a 2002 murder. While imprisoned, he escaped to Alba»»»
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»»»
UP Pratham Welfare Associationhosts inaugural ceremony in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Uttar Pradesh Pratham Welfare Association (UPPWA), an Associate Organization of the ICBF under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Qatar, successfully hosted its inaugural ceremony on 16 January 2026 at Kanjani Hall, IICC, Al Thumama. The event marked the formal launch of t»»»
Hindi book ‘FIFA Ki Dhoom’ released on World Hindi Day
On the occasion of World Hindi Day, a new Hindi book titled FIFA Ki Dhoom by Qatar-based Indian author and educator Shalini Verma was released at a special cultural programme organised by the Indian Embassy in Doha. The book was formally released in Qatar by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul in»»»
World Hindi Day celebrated in Qatar
The Embassy of India, Doha, in collaboration with Amrit Uttar Pradesh Navrang Sanskritik Mandal (AUPNSM), Qatar, hosted World Hindi Day 2026. The event highlighted Hindi as a global language that fosters cultural connection and unity. The event was graced by the Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Vipul »»»
‘Police Academy affirms ability to supply security agencies with distinguished national talent’
QNA Doha Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police Academy, Dr Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, affirmed that, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the Police Academy continues to fulfil its national mission of preparing highly qualified officers throu»»»
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»»»
AMIR GRACES POLICE COLLEGE CADETS’ GRADUATION
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the graduation ceremony of the eighth batch of cadets from the Police College of the Police Academy in Al Sailiya on Wednesday. The graduation ceremony was attended by sheikhs and ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to »»»
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»»»
Minister of Finance takes part in Bloomberg Dialogue Session on sidelines of WEF
QNA Davos Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a high-level dialogue session organized by Bloomberg under the title “The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power, and the Middle East”, as part of its interview series, held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in»»»
Minister appoints members of Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee. The decision stipulates the formation of the committee, chaired by Amer Saeed Al Ghafri, assistant unders»»»
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»»»
PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, on the margin of the World Economic Forum 2026 on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bila»»»
QU organises 17th Annual Forum onExcellence in Teaching & Learning
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, organised the 17th Annual Forum on Excellence in Teaching and Learning under the theme ‘Teaching Excellence in the Age of Intelligent Learning’, under the patronage of the Office of t»»»
WCM-Q webinar explorescommunity health issues
Tribune News Network Doha Five experts, including four alumni from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), Dr. Rana Emam, Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, and Dr. Emad Mansoor, addressed key community health issues during the latest instalments of the ‘Health and YOU: Community Wellness Ser»»»
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»»»
Liwan to host ‘The Set: Design for Screen’ film weekend from January 23
Tribune News Network Doha Liwan Design Studios will present ‘The Set: Design for Screen’, a two-day film weekend curated by Luciana Ceccatto Farah, a Doha-based visual artist and screenwriter/producer. Taking place on January 23 and 24, the programme invites audiences to explore the powerful, often»»»
Es’hailSat, QAF sign MoU for satellite communications
The Qatar Satellite Company, Es’hailSat, and the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide QAF with satellite communication services, ground infrastructure, and secure, flexible network solutions to support sovereign and operational requirements for governm»»»
S American defence delegations highlight growing relations with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha During the 9th DIMDEX 2026, the region’s most widely attended defence exhibition, held at the state-of-the-art Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, defence delegation leaders from Peru and Argentina, speaking exclusively to Qatar Tribune, expressed their appreciation for Q»»»
Chief of Staff, international officials discuss cooperation
Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai held a number of bilateral meetings with several senior international officials during the third day of 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), and discussed coo»»»
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»»»
DDD, VCUarts Qatar unite to nurture Qatar’s creative talent
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD) and Qatar Foundation partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) have officially partnered in plans to open a dedicated multifunctional design hub in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. The str»»»
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»»»
Behavioural Healthcare Centre launches new visual identity
QNA Doha The Behavioural Healthcare Centre (Daam), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new visual identity. It is a step that reflects a new stage in the centre’s journey toward institutional development and excellence an»»»
Trump in Davos: 'He's just like Putin, something European leaders never fully understood'
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. Mr. Sabato dissects Trump’s combative unpredictable foreign policy and strained transatlantic relationships. With the US president in Davos, Mr. Sabato offers insight into a presidency def»»»
Trump tells Davos he won’t use force to take Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but he said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repeatedly deride European allies and vow that NATO shouldn’t stand in the way of »»»
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»»»
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»»»
Third round of HH The Father Amir's Equestrian Prix kicks off on Thursday
DOHA: The third round of the HH The Father Amir's Equestrian Prix, part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, will begin on Thursday at Al Shaqab and will continue for three days, with the participation of some of the world's best riders. The third round will be held across three arenas at Al Shaqab: t»»»
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»»»