Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Minnesota police chief: ICE agents drew guns on off-duty officer - UPI.com
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer walks back to his vehicle after checking the documentation of a construction worker during a stop in Minneapolis on January 9. Law enforcement officials said ICE agents have targeted U.S. citizens -- including off-duty police officers -- for immigratio»»»
Eight Arab and Islamic countries welcome US President’s call to join the Peace Council
Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates welcomed the invitation extended to their le»»»
PM Zhelyazkov Leads Bulgaria’s Delegation at Davos
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is leading the country’s delegation at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev is also part of the delegation. Discussions at the forum are focused on the internat»»»
How cold is it? Saudi Arabia's Turaif records -3°C in severe winter spell
Dubai: The governorate of Turaif in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region recorded the kingdom’s lowest temperature on Wednesday, with mercury levels plunging to -3°C. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) confirmed that a significant cold air mass has settled over the region, leaving the land»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes strike the town of Al-Kharayeb in the Sidon district, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes strike the town of Al-Kharayeb in the Sidon district, southern Lebanon 21-01-2026 18:47 PM»»»
Russian Court Hands Lengthy Jail Terms to General Kirillov's Killers
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian military tribunal handed down lengthy prison sentences, including life imprisonment, to four men accused of killing Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in a 2024 terror attack, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday from the courtroom. The Second W»»»
Greenland's Minister of Fisheries Urges Population to Stock Up on Food for 5 Days
NUUK (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Minister of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, Self-sufficiency, and Environment Peter Borg called on the island's population to stockpile supplies for at least five days. "Today we are presenting a contingency plan. Prepare for crises: stockpile supplies for five days ..»»»
Palestinian PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaza Rebuilding Delays Aid Displacement Plans
With a fragile ceasefire holding in the Gaza Strip amid continued Israeli violations and overlapping political and security pressures, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has set out a roadmap for the next phase, beginning with urgent humanitarian needs and extending to reconstruction, inst»»»
US Military Transfers 150 ISIS Group Detainees from Syria to Iraq
The US military says it has begun transferring detainees from the ISIS group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities. US Central Command said the transfer began on Wednesday and so far 150 ISIS members have been taken from Syria’s northeastern province»»»
What is Donald Trump's Board of Peace?
While in Davos, Donald Trump is expected to provide more details about his "Board of Peace". Ostensibly created to oversee the US-brokered ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, the US president has invited some 60 countries to join, including to Russia and China. Some, including Israel, have alread»»»
Trump’s Invitation to Putin to Join ‘Board of Peace’ Very Important - Congresswoman Luna
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created "Board of Peace" is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an in»»»
MoPH enhances food safety in schools
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), organised a workshop on research and innovation projects in food safety, with the participation of approximately 70 coordinators and supervisors from scientific research teams in »»»
UAE food deliveries to pick up speed as mobile orders spike
Dubai: Dubai’s food delivery market is entering a new phase of accelerated expansion, with mobile ordering now dominating transactions and industry data pointing to sustained growth across platforms, restaurants and supporting technology providers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
Uruguay to build world’s 1st electrified biogas-to-aviation fuel plant - UPI.com
The fuel produced with biogas will be an alternative to conventional jet fuel, and it will significantly reduces aviation emissions without requiring changes to existing aircraft engines or infrastructure. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Uruguay will be the site of»»»
Phoenix Express 26 multilateral naval exercise inaugurated
Tunis, Jan 21 (TAP) - The 20th edition of the multilateral naval exercise Phoenix Express 26 was inaugurated on Tuesday at the main naval base in La Goulette, with the participation of 50 military personnel representing nine countries: Algeria,...»»»
How many people have been killed during the crackdown on Iranian protesters?
The number of people killed in protests against the Iranian regime has been rising since demonstrations began in late December. An NGO reported on January 20 that more than 4,500 people had been killed. However, it added that the figure was provisional because a nationwide internet blackout meant t»»»
Don’t block the siren: Sharjah Police reinforce emergency vehicle right of way
Police in Sharjah have issued a fresh warning to motorists regarding the critical importance of clearing paths for emergency vehicles, noting that momentary distractions are frequently hampering life-saving missions. Failing to give way to ambulances, police patrols, or civil defence vehicles face »»»
Israeli warplanes strike the previously threatened residential building in Ansar, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike the previously threatened residential building in Ansar, south Lebanon 21-01-2026 18:41 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»
Well-Known Bulgarians Call for Day Away from Social Media
Well-known Bulgarians have called for a Day Away from Social Media, aiming to reduce the harmful impact of social networks on users by redirecting their attention elsewhere, even if only for a single day, the initiators from the Reading Is Modern campaign said. The campaign is supported by Desi Bak»»»
Trump covets Greenland, insults allies and talks up US economy at Davos
US President Donald Trump arrived at the Economic World Forum in Davos on Wednesday, where he used his keynote speech to hector world leaders in the audience, boast about his domestic policies and reiterate claims that Washington should own Greenland. President Donald Trump arrived at the internati»»»
EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Trump's Greenland ambitions
The European Parliament is suspending its work on an EU-US trade deal struck between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last July, parliamentary trade committee chair Bernd Lange said Wednesday. Lange said that Trump's tariff threat against European nat»»»
Replay: US President Donald Trump gives speech at Davos forum
Rewatch US President Donald Trump's speech in Davos amid growing tension with European allies and declining support back home.»»»
Trump's Davos speech "leaves out that Russia invaded Ukraine"
US President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Davos forum in which he based his desire to take over Greenland that it had been once owned by the US, and was "given" to Denmark after World War Two. But as FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert reminds us, that is historically false. Trump also implied once ag»»»
Libya and Indonesia discuss cooperation in technical and vocational education, to link education with labour market and raise efficiency of national cadres
The Minister of Technical and Vocational Education, Yakhlef Al-Saifaw, and the Chargé d’affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of technical and vocational education yesterday. The two sides discussed a memorandum of understanding that inclu»»»
Al-Sisi invites global CEOs to invest in Egypt as economic indicators improve
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told some 70 international business leaders on Wednesday that the Egyptian economy has successfully absorbed major global shocks and is prioritising private sector expansion through wide-ranging incentives and structural reforms. Speaking at a dialogue session on the »»»
Egypt’s current account deficit narrows 45.2% on surging remittances and tourism
Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 45.2% to $3.2bn during the first quarter of the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, supported by a significant surge in remittances and growth in the services sector. Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data for the July-September 2025 period showed the deficit falling fro»»»
Israeli occupation army threatens to launch strikes on residential buildings in the towns of Al-Kharayeb and Ansar, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army threatens to launch strikes on residential buildings in the towns of Al-Kharayeb and Ansar, south Lebanon 21-01-202»»»
Macron Has Lost Authority Over France – Expert
French President Emmanuel Macron has nullified years of French efforts to restore the country’s image, especially in the Middle East and Africa, Former Palestinian diplomat and political analyst Rami al-Shair told Sputnik. “As one of the leaders of the anti-Russian campaign, he has no right to disc»»»
Qatar records 54.3m passengers in 2025, up 3%
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced on Wednesday that the State of Qatar handled 54.3 million passengers in 2025, a 3% increase compared with 2024. In a breakdown shared by the authority, August recorded the highest monthly traffic with 5 million passengers, while Decem»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Greek Ambassador
Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the State of Qatar HE Christos Kapodistrias. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, as well as ways to suppo»»»
Chinese car brands closing showrooms in Russia – Kommersant
Chinese car brands have sharply reduced their showroom network in Russia after several years of rapid expansion, with hundreds of outlets closed or rebranded amid low sales and higher costs, Kommersant has reported. In 2025, 643 showrooms selling Chinese passenger cars and light commercial vehicles»»»
‘Rules-based order’ wasn’t real – Canadian PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has admitted that the “rules-based international order” was always a partially false narrative that countries knowingly upheld for decades because it benefited them. During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Carney said nations such as Cana»»»
Nearly 100 days paid leave: What UAE mothers need to know
The Federal National Council (FNC) has recommended extending maternity leave in the government sector to a minimum of 98 fully paid days, in line with global best practices. The recommendation was made during discussions on the Family Protection and the Concept of the Family Unit report, prepared b»»»
Trump "does not appear to give regard to US softpower" as he addresses economic leaders
US President Donald Trump gave a long-awaited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on the US economy, while addressing Greenland, NATO and lambasting US allies. He said he does not want to use force to take Greenland but has called for immediate negotiations. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley and F»»»
EU "bazooka" instrument could "hurt the US economy" in critical midterm year
US President Donald Trump addressed economic leaders in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, before answering questions. He addressed Greenland, Iran, NATO and the US economy, while lambasting US allies amidst the EU thinking of using its anticoercion instrument as Trump t»»»
Trump says he won't use force in Greenland "but unclear what deal would pass"
US President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that, only a few days after threatening several European countries with tariffs if they do not agree to a US takeover of the Danish territory. FRANCE 24»»»
Vucic meets with Rubio, points out Serbia's positions on main geopolitical issues
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday and pointed out Serbia's positions on the main geopolitical issues. "A cordial brief meeting with Marco Rubio, with whom I exchanged views on the current glo»»»
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza, civil defence agency says
Three journalists were killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza on Wednesday, the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency said. Israel has been the biggest killer of journalists for three years running, Reporters Without Borders data shows, with the country's forces killing 220 media professionals »»»
Camp housing djihadist relatives taken by Syrian army after Kurdish-led forces pull out
Syrian government forces on January 21 took full control of the sprawling camp of al-Hol in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Islamic State group, as a truce between the government and Kurdish fighters appeared to be holding. The camp is home to some 24,000, most of them wom»»»
Entre Nous - Lobster roll à la parisienne: A French take on an American East Coast favourite
If you were asked to name great sandwiches in France, you might say ham and cheese on a baguette, or perhaps a traditional croque-monsieur. You probably wouldn't immediately think of a lobster roll. However, this American East Coast delicacy has been taking Paris by storm thanks to Moise Sfez. He's»»»
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya to run for Senate in Minnesota - UPI.com
Michele Tafoya embraces Al Michaels on the field before the last Monday Night Football game on ABC at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., in 2005. Tafoya announced she will run for Senate representing Minnesota. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI. | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Michele Tafoya,»»»