Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
America is known as the land of big cars and even bigger SUVs but Donald Trump has an idea that could change that. The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan, in the form of mini hatchbacks and vans half the size of a Ford F-150 pickup tru»»»
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as US risks losing elimination status
At least 88 new measles cases have been reported in South Carolina, as the outbreak continues to surge, with 646 infections recorded in the state since October, officials say. State health officials say over 500 people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the virus. T»»»
Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC
Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged online scam operations as part of a wider effort to tackle organised online fraud. Kuong Li, a 50-year-old Cambodian national, was charged with illegal recruitment for exploitation, agg»»»
Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced
There is little question that the man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 will be convicted when the court delivers its verdict – Tetsuya Yamagami himself pleaded guilty to the crime at the trial's opening last year. The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday but wh»»»
One dead, four seriously injured in train accident near Barcelona: rescuers
One person died and four were seriously injured after a train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, firefighters said, Spain's second deadly rail accident in days. "There are four seriously injured and one person who has passed away," a spokesman for the fire servi»»»
FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-long press briefing to recount his accomplishments, repeating many false claims he made throughout 2025. Among the topics about which he continued to spread falsehoods were the 2020 election,»»»
DOJ subpoenas Minnesota elected officials Walz, Frey, Her and others - UPI.com
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks during a news conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 9. On Tuesday, Frey, along with Gov. Tim Walz and others were served subpoenas by the U.S. Department of Justice. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice ser»»»
Bihar Revenue official arrested for taking bribe in Araria
Patna: The Bihar government's Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has intensified its campaign against corruption, taking major action in Araria district. On Tuesday, a revenue employee was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs15,000. Also In This Package One more Telangana official caught takin»»»
UAE stablecoin rules are now quickly changing how you pay, bank everyday
Dubai: The UAE has rolled out one of the Gulf’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, formally embedding digital tokens into its financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Payment Token Services Regulation applies to any dirham-backed sta»»»
2 more women accuse actor Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault - UPI.com
British actor and comedian Russell Brand was granted bail on Tuesday after two women accused him of rape and sex assault in 2009, which are in addition to other criminal claims filed against him in the United Kingdom. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Two more women h»»»
The Debate - Bully Pulpit: One year on, Trump tests limits of executive power
Back with a vengeance. On the first anniversary of his second inauguration, Donald Trump using all the levers at his disposal to enact retribution on his adversaries at home and the guardians of the old liberal order abroad. One year on, why did voters in the United States decide to over»»»
Truth or Fake - One year of Trump 2.0: how he's weaponised AI as political propaganda
As Donald Trump marks one year back in the White House, Vedika Bahl takes a closer look at how he has weaponised artificial intelligence into a top political tool, used to glorify himself, attack his opponents and amplify his political agenda. Whilst it has become a defining feature of his digital »»»
How has Trump reshaped the White House?
FRANCE 24's Monte Francis takes a look at how Donald Trump has reshaped the White House, and not just in terms of ripping down the East Wing without planning permission to build a ballroom.»»»
'A lot of rosy rhetoric, but the jobs numbers are just not there for Trump'
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Gavin Bade, reporter on trade and economic policy at The Wall Street Journal, says that Donald Trump's tariffs policy may be 'already coming back to bite the US' and that over 70,000 jobs have been lost since the tariffs announcement in April 2025.»»»
A propos - Trump has a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity' with Vladimir Putin
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin»»»
Trump has a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity' with Vladimir Putin
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin»»»
600+ cases: US measles epidemic grows with South Carolina outbreak
The measles epidemic continues to spread in the United States, with an outbreak in the southeastern state of South Carolina growing to more than 600 cases, authorities said Tuesday. Amid growing public distrust of vaccines, measles is making a resurgence in several developed countries, including th»»»
China, Russia conclude BRICS+ naval drills in South Africa amid controversy
China and Russia concluded a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters on Friday, described by the host country as a BRICS Plus operation aimed at “ensuring the safety of shipping and maritime economic activities.” The drills stirred controversy as they coincided with deadly protests in»»»
Fans flood Dakar streets for Senegal’s jubilant AFCON victory parade
The streets of Dakar were packed with thousands of Senegal football fans on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga held a parade to celebrate their victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. The win marked Senegal's second title, after their 2022 victory over Egypt in Camer»»»
Amir Cup draw held: Defending champions Al Gharafa to meet Al Kharaitiyat in Rd of 16
Tribune News Network Doha Defending champions Al Gharafa will face Al Kharaitiyat, while last season’s runners-up Al Rayyan take on Al Khor in the Round of 16 of the 54th edition of the Amir Cup following the draw ceremony held on Tuesday. Sixteen teams were involved in the draw - 12 from the Qatar»»»
Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings at DIMDEX 2026
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani held a number of bilateral meetings with several ranking international officials on the sidelines of the second day of the 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition »»»
ME Naval Commanders Conference explores defence diplomacy and security challenges
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ninth edition of the DIMDEX 2026, the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened on Tuesday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts, and academics to address key issues shaping the future of maritime secu»»»
Deputy PM attends signing of agreements, tours pavilions
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani attended the signing of a number of agreements during the second day of DIMDEX 2026. The agreements included the signing of a trilateral agreement between Barzan Holdings, So»»»
Holders PSG lose 2-1 at Sporting Lisbon in Champions League
Lisbon: Holders Paris Saint-Germain fell 2-1 to Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday, making their chances of direct qualification for the Champions League last-16 more difficult. Luis Suarez scored twice for Sporting in the second half, sealing victory with a 90th-minute header after substitute Khvicha Kvar»»»
Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary
Elon Musk has suggested he could buy Ryanair and called for its chief executive to be fired amid a deepening spat between the pair. The budget airline on Tuesday branded the Tesla chief executive an "idiot", and used the extraordinary row to promote its January sale. Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O»»»
Trump says he would skip G7 meeting in Paris suggested by Macron
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not attend an emergency meeting of G7 nations to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meeting was proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, but which the French leader later said would not take place this week. Also In This Package How Europe could »»»
Netflix shares fall as revenue appears to stall
Netflix shares fell more than 5% on Tuesday as the streaming entertainment giant said it expected revenue to be essentially flat in the current quarter after years of growth. Netflix posted profit of $2.4 billion on revenue of $12 billion in the final three months of last year, and forecast taking »»»
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PM
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PMPresident Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relati»»»
MoC to participate in Cairo International Book Fair from today
QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announcedparticipation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 21 to February 3 at Egypt International Exhibition Centre. The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and largest cult»»»
MoCI recalls Ford, Lincoln, Range Rover models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Premier Motors, Qatar’s Range Rover dealership, has announced the recall of Range Rover Evoque 2020 – 2025 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the deployment of the passenger airbag, w»»»
SHURA COUNCIL SPEAKER MEETS SAUDI AMBASSADOR
Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. The meeting discussed Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s strong fraternal relations and the growth and development of the »»»
Katara opens registration for firstNoorani Qaida course for women
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has opened registration for the inaugural course of the Noorani Qaida curriculum, exclusively for women, as part of its programmes dedicated to the care of the Holy Qur’an and its sciences. The initiative aims to promote correct Qur’anic recitation »»»
QF’s Al Dasha Cup 2026 celebrates inclusive football
Tribune News Network Doha The Education City Stadium was filled with energy and excitement as the Al Dasha Cup 2026 brought together youth footballers with physical disabilities from across Qatar for a landmark inclusive tournament. Al Dasha Cup, organised by Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Ability Friendl»»»
HEC Paris, Doha honours Class of 2025 at Annual Gala Dinner
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, Doha, hosted its annual Graduated Class of 2025 Gala Dinner, celebrating the outstanding achievements of 148 graduates from the Specialised Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) and the Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes. The evening brought togethe»»»
QM lines up exciting events for January and February 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is proud to present the January and February edition of Architecture and Design – Turning Vision Into a Universal Dialogue, part of the ongoing series launched alongside the I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture exhibition at ALRIWAQ. The programme brings toge»»»
QF to mark International Day of Education 2026 with two-day event
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education will organise a series of events to mark the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme ‘Education Is Everyone’s Responsibility’. The events will take place on January 24 and 25 at Barahat Msheireb, highlighting key»»»
Qatar Charity launches largest food basket initiative in Syria
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the most vulnerable families during the winter season, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its largest winter food basket distribution project in several Syrian governorates, in coordination with the Embassy of»»»
Brouq desert activation extended until February 10
Tribune News Network Doha Brouq has emerged as one of this winter season’s most popular outdoor attractions, welcoming strong public interest from residents and visitors alike since its launch. In response to continued demand, Visit Qatar has announced the extension of Brouq until February 10, allo»»»
Qatar Charity kicks off charityexhibition to support Palestine
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) opened a charity exhibition last Thursday at the Regency Halls, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people. The opening was attended by Ahmed Yousef Fakhro, executive director of Communication and Community Impact at QC, and Abdul A»»»
MoPH urges high-risk people to receive RSV vaccine
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged individuals most at risk to receive the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine, which is currently available at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hospitals and primary health care centres. This comes as part of the ministry’s»»»
QPC announces Arab Book Award ceremony, opens fourth edition nominations
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) announced the details of the awards ceremony for the winners of the third edition of the Arab Book Award, alongside the official opening of nominations for the fourth edition at a press conference on Tuesday. The event was held at the Professor»»»
AMIRI GUARD COMMANDER MEETS FRENCH EMBASSY INTERNAL SECURITY ATTACHE
Amiri Guard Commander HE Major-General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met with Internal Security Attache at the Embassy of France in Qatar Jean Herault-Muniere at Barzan Camp on Tuesday. During the meeting, a number of topics of mutual interest were discussed, along with ways to enhance and d»»»
Environment minister inaugurates Qatari National Centre for Houbara Breeding in Algeria’s El Bayadh
QNA Algiers Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the Qatari National Centre for Houbara Breeding in El Bayadh Province of Algeria, as part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and in support of joint efforts to pr»»»
After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies
The President of France warned against US attempts to "subordinate Europe". Speaking in Davos, Switzerland, Emmanuel Macron blasted as "unacceptable" Trump's threats to impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries opposed to his Greenland takeover plans. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.»»»
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack
An overnight Russian bombardment on Kyiv left thousands of residential buildings and parliament without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday, just as the Ukrainian capital was scrambling to restore vital utilities destroyed in earlier attacks. The barrage of hundreds of drones and miss»»»
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even as US President Donald Trump said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about his plans to take the autonomous Danish territory. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned of relatio»»»
How has Trump's one year in office weighed on the war in Ukraine?
FRANCE 24's Kyiv correspondent Gulliver Cragg reflects on how, one year into Donald Trump's second mandate, the support of the United States for Ukraine has waned, although, as he points out, the US president has not 'entirely' taken Russia's side.»»»
Several injured after train derails near Barcelona
At least 15 people have been injured after a commuter train derailed and crashed in Catalonia, emergency services said. According to local officials, the Rodalies train collided with a retaining wall which fell onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní on Tuesday evening. Police have warned me»»»
Business - One year since Trump's return to the White House: The US's two-track economy
It's been one year since Donald Trump started his second term as US president, and he's pointing to the country's strong GDP growth rate and stock market performances to paint a glowing picture of the economy. But a closer look shows that while activity is booming, it's mostly benefitting the count»»»
Judge denies Democratic lawmakers' try for quick ICE facilities access - UPI.com
A federal judge on Monday denied a motion by several House Democratic Caucus members to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement to give them access to a Minneapolis ICE detention facility without requiring a seven-day notice. File Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A federal judge in the»»»