UAE President arrives in New Delhi for landmark visit
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Minsk Says Trump Proposes Belarus Become Founder of Gaza Board of Peace
MINSK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump sent Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko an appeal proposing that Belarus become a founder of the Gaza Board of Peace, Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov said on Monday. "The Belarusian side has received a personal message from US»»»
Egypt welcomes ceasefire and SDF integration agreement in Syria
Cairo, Jan. 19 (SANA) Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Monday welcomed a ceasefire deal in Syria and the full integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into state institutions, calling it a step toward preserving Syria’s unity and stability. In a statement, the ministry said Egypt reaffirmed its»»»
Global tourism body World Travel and Tourism Council picks new CEO
Dubai: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said Monday it has appointed Gloria Guevara as its new President and CEO, returning to a role she previously held between 2017 and 2021. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.WTTC, which represents the global private sector ac»»»
Albania’s Socialist Party Open to Electoral Reform, Warns Opposition Against Blocking Process
The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, dismissed on Monday opposition calls for political upheaval and warned against attempts to block key reforms, saying the ruling party is prepared to move forward even without opposition participation. Speaking at the Conference o»»»
Amir highlights DIMDEX's growing global impact on defence and security
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has affirmed that the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) is a global pioneering platform that is continuing to gain momentum by virtue of the consequential partnerships and considerable investments it achie»»»
Prince Harry’s court battle against British tabloids reaches final chapter
London: Tens of millions of dollars are on the line as Prince Harry returned to court Monday for the third and final chapter in his legal quest to tame the British tabloids. Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, is the most prominent litigant in a case full of high-profile plaintiffs who accuse »»»
Fyodor Lukyanov: Here’s how Russia should deal with Trump’s new America
In recent years we have become accustomed to a great deal, yet world politics continues to set new records. Or perhaps sink to new depths, depending on your taste. One week in January provided a full set of examples: the kidnapping of Venezuela’s presidential couple by US special forces; the tighte»»»
UAE ranks world’s first trusted government: Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has been ranked first globally in the Edelman Trust Index 2026, published by the New York-based Edelman firm. Also Read: UAE tops world in 22 compet»»»
Amir affirms DIMDEX is a leading global platform gaining growing momentum
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) is a global pioneering platform that is gaining growing momentum by virtue of the consequential partnerships and considerabl»»»
Vazrazhdane Reiterate Support for US Claims on Greenland, Challenges Bulgarian Cabinet to Clarify Its Official Position
The nationalist party Vazrazhdane has reiterated its support for US President Donald Trump’s claim over Greenland and challenged the Bulgarian government to clarify its official position on the escalating dispute between the United States and Denmark. In a statement released on Monday, Vazrazhdane »»»
Trump Reveals Real Reason for Greenland Grab: Payback for Nobel Prize Snub
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has confirmed in a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that his demand for control of Greenland stems from the Norwegian Nobel Committee's refusal to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, PBS journalist Nick Schifrin said on Monday, citing the»»»
Denmark to Skip Davos Forum Over Greenland Crisis
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Denmark has decided not to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, a move reported amid heightened diplomatic tensions concerning Greenland, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing the forum "We can confirm that the Danish government will not be represented in Davos this we»»»
EU Seeks to 'Engage, Not Escalate' With US Over Greenland, Avoid New Tariffs
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is seeking to "engage, not escalate" with the United States when it comes to Washington's desire to control Greenland in order to avoid new US trade tariffs, European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said on Monday. The Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunda»»»
Guatemala declares state of emergency after deadly prison standoff
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo on Sunday declared a state of emergency to strengthen the powers of the authorities against criminal gangs after they briefly took control of three prisons in the country and killed eight police officers. The attacks were in retaliation for a decision by the au»»»
Countdown to February: Prepare Your Euros as Dual Currency Ends in Bulgaria!
Authorities in Bulgaria are advising both citizens and traders to ensure they have sufficient euro banknotes and coins ahead of the end of the dual currency period, stressing that all necessary conditions for exchanging levs into euros have been put in place. The warning came from Vladimir Ivanov, »»»
Thirteen school pupils in South Africa die after bus collides with lorry
Thirteen school pupils have died in South Africa after the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry south of the city of Johannesburg. The incident happened on Monday morning at around 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT) in Vanderbijlpark, the local education authority said. Eleven students d»»»
Deadly blast hits Kabul hotel: Afghan police, govt
Kabul: A deadly explosion hit a central Kabul hotel on Monday, city police and the Afghan government said, and an AFP journalist saw firefighters near the scene. "An explosion occurred in a hotel on Gulfaroshi Street in Shahr-e-Naw, the fourth district of Kabul city, causing casualties," Kabul poli»»»
Minister of Education restructures Board of Directors of Scouts, Guides Association
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association (QSGA), HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Directors as part of regulating its operation and stre»»»
Qatar stock market closes higher
Doha: Qatar's main stock market index ended Monday’s trading session higher, supported by broad-based gains across several sectors. The benchmark index of the Qatar Stock Exchange rose by 79.71 points, or 0.72%, to close at 11,204.69 points. During the session, more than 128.3 million shares were t»»»
Italy and EU should provide direct support to Libya in its fight against illegal migration – Libya will not be a home for illegal migrants: PM Aldabaiba
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba met yesterday with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Libya and Italy, and coordinating joint eff»»»
US visa bond rule to affect Bangladeshi applicants in UAE from January 21
Dubai: Bangladeshi nationals living in the UAE and applying for US business or tourist visas will face a new financial requirement from January 21, 2026, under an expanded US visa bond programme. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.As per a latest tweet from the US Embassy»»»
Yemen Humanitarian Crisis to Worsen in 2026 amid Funding Cuts, Says UN
The UN warned on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Yemen is worsening and that gains made to tackle malnutrition and health would go into reverse due to funding cuts. "The context is very concerning... We are expecting things to be much worse in 2026," Julien Harneis, UN Resident and Human»»»
Turkiye showcases its culinary diversity in Dubai with “7 Regions, 7 Cuisines” series
Dubai: Highlighting the depth, diversity and history of Turkish gastronomy, the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Dubai hosted second event of his new culinary initiative titled “7 Regions, 7 Cuisines”, aimed at presenting the country’s rich regional food heritage to audiences across »»»
Dubai expands green charging network to 1,860 points as electric mobility gains pace
Dubai’s network of EV Green Charger stations has expanded to more than 1,860 points across the emirate, reflecting the city’s accelerating shift towards sustainable mobility, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executi»»»
US Withdrawal From NATO Would Usher New 'Post-Hegemonic' Security Architecture
With the United States bearing down on Greenland and telling its European allies to stop complaining, the prospects of the US disengaging from NATO now practically becomes a “central pillar of the America First strategic doctrine,” London-based foreign affairs analyst Adriel Kasonta tells Sputnik. »»»
Turkish Justice and Development Party: SDF integration strengthens Syria’s unity
Ankara, Jan. 19 (SANA) Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) said Monday that the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the institutions of the Syrian state constitute an important foundation for strengthening Syria’s unity. In a statement ca»»»
What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and outside observers are converging in the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Here's a look at the latest edition of the elite affair in the Alpin»»»
Japan's Sanae Takaichi: Iron Lady 2.0 seeking election boost
Tokyo: Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister in October, though she has shown little appetite for framing her leadership around gender. Instead, it is her hardline stance on China, flair for showmanship and workaholic reputat»»»
Israeli Occupation Municipality to Seize Palestinian Land in Al-Quds’ Silwan
The Israeli occupation municipality in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) announced on Sunday to seize approximately 1 dunam and 100 square meters of Al-Bustan neighborhood in Silwan. The occupation municipality made the announced in a notification to Al-Bustan residents, under the pretext of establishing a “gard»»»
Trump invited Putin to join Gaza’s ‘Board of Peace’: Kremlin - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump invited Putin to join Gaza’s ‘Board of Peace’: Kremlin 19-01-2026 14:17 PM Latest News Urgent News Trump invited Putin to join Gaza’s»»»
Marriage every 34 minutes, divorce every 75 in Kuwait: Ministry of justice reveals
Dubai: Marriages were registered in Kuwait at an average rate of one every 34 minutes, while divorces occurred roughly once every 75 minutes in November 2025, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Justice. The data, published by the ministry’s Statistics and Research Department, is b»»»
Dubai airport welcomes visitors with special stamps mark UAE’s Day of Solidarity
Dubai: Tourists arriving at Dubai International Airport on January 17 were greeted with a special passport stamp marking the UAE’s Day of Solidarity. The initiative, shared by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) on social media, shows arriving passengers»»»
Police hunt two men after taxi driver stabbed in Athens robbery
Authorities in Athens have launched a manhunt for two men who attacked a taxi driver with a knife on Saturday night in Egaleo, western Athens, before stealing his vehicle, cash, mobile phone, and other belongings. During the robbery, which occurred inside the vehicle after the two men hailed the ta»»»
Jasmina Mitrovic Maric named Serbian ambassador to Iceland
BELGRADE - By a decree by President Aleksandar Vucic, Jasmina Mitrovic Maric has been named Serbian non-resident ambassador to Iceland based in Oslo, according to the latest issue of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia. Mitrovic Maric has been Serbia's ambassador to Norway since July 202»»»
Court of Appeal: "Conspiracy 2" case deferred to February 2
Tunis, January 19, 2026 (WAT) – The criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Court of Appeal in Tunis, on Monday, postponed the hearing of the case known as “Conspiracy 2” to February 2, 2026, as a final adjournment. The court also...»»»
Death toll from weekend blaze at Pakistan mall hits 21: rescuers
Karachi: A fire that ripped through a shopping mall in Pakistan's biggest city at the weekend has killed at least 21 people, rescuers in Karachi told AFP on Monday. "In total 21 bodies have been recovered" after the blaze erupted on Saturday night, said Hassan Khan, spokesman of the Rescue 1122 Sin»»»
Greek Farmers Retreat: Bulgarian Borders Reopen After Weeks of Blockades
Greek farmers have begun lifting their blockades at the border with Bulgaria, easing the disruption that had affected cross-border traffic for weeks. According to Bulgarian National Radio, dozens of farmers, accompanied by their tractors, have vacated the checkpoints at “Kulata-Promahon” and “Ilind»»»
Trump says world ‘not secure’ until US has Greenland
Nuuk: Donald Trump no longer needs to think “purely of peace” after being snubbed for a Nobel, the US president said in comments published Monday, adding the world will not be safe until Washington controls Greenland. Trump has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with threats to take over Gr»»»
France welcomes ceasefire deal, SDF integration into Syrian state
Paris, Jan. 19 (SANA) France on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the institutions of the Syrian state. In a statement, the French Foreign Ministry called on all parties to adhere to the agreement, highlighting the SDF’s sign»»»
US visa pause explained: Will it affect UAE residents travelling for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Abu Dhabi: As fans around the world prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, questions have emerged over whether a newly announced US visa pause could affect travel plans — particularly for UAE residents from dozens of countries. Sign up for our»»»
Bulgaria’s Dobrich Faces Flu Surge: Schools Close and Safety Measures Tightened
Starting today, students in Dobrich are shifting to remote learning as regional authorities implement additional measures to curb the spread of influenza. The Regional Operational Headquarters made the decision on Thursday after flu cases in the area doubled over the past week, rising from 7% to 14»»»
From Machinery to Food: A Look at Bulgaria’s Most Exported Goods Outside the EU
During the first eleven months of 2025, Bulgaria’s exports to countries outside the European Union reached 27.55 billion leva (€14.1 billion), marking a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The largest portion o»»»
Trade war in no-one's interest, says PM in face of Trump threats
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a trade war is in "no-one's interest" after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10% tax on imports from the UK and other countries who oppose his plans to take control of Greenland. Making a speech in Downing Street, Sir Keir said the "right approach" was "t»»»
Report: US and Israel ask Lebanon to up level of negotiations
The contacts of the past two days, especially those that followed the meetings of Arab and Western officials with Lebanese leaders, highlighted "the intention of Washington and Tel Aviv to beging working on ending the work of the Mechanism committee in its current form,” a media report said. Lebane»»»
AGOCO well HH-89 restarts at 850 bpd after a six-year shutdown using Libyan cadres
Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) announced yesterday that the technical affairs team at the Messla Field, under the supervision of the Technical Inspection and Corrosion Protection Department and with support from the Benghazi Chemical Treatment Department, successfully completed the cleani»»»
LEDA discusses with Tunisian companies establishing fish farms in Libya
The Chairman of the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), Mohamed Al-Hangari, along with department directors, held a meeting yesterday with Mehdi Jaraya, representative of the Ideal Aquaculture Company, and Fathi Al-Lazaz, representative of the Tunisian Southern Fish Farming Company. The mee»»»
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
Paris: Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia’s lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tackle dete»»»
Russia to Showcase Advanced Supercam Drones at UMEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The Russian Unmanned Systems Group will debut in the world's largest event for unmanned and autonomous systems - UMEX 2026 - in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Russia's joint exposition will showcase three Supercam UAVs from January 20-22: Supercam S350 — flagship proven in both civilian and military use Supercam »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Malaysia's National Security Council Director-General
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Monday with Director-General of the National Security Council of Malaysia HE Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen an»»»