President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—citing their opposition to US efforts to purchase Greenland. He warned that the»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy. It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar would raise the issue with US Secret»»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

MANAMA: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

MOSCOW — Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates close to 20 per cent for almost two years as high military spending, wh»»»

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know? That is the challenge posed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recen»»»

Jeddah: Qatar took part in the technical preparatory meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah. Representing Qatar at the meeting was First Secretary at the Office of the Special Envoy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs»»»

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A German man has been killed in an avalanche in the Swiss alps and four other people were hurt as they were cross-country skiing, Swiss police said Saturday. The incident happened on Friday, on the Piz Badus peak near the village of Tujetsch in the center-south of the country, AFP reported. Police »»»

Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said it would evacuate the area in an apparent move to avoid conflict. Two soldiers were killed and others wounded in a clash as they entered the town of Maskana, state media reported. Mea»»»

Bulgaria is approaching a period of political uncertainty as early elections are set to take place, with the main questions now focused on the exact dates for voting and who will serve as the acting prime minister. The political climate is tense, with parties trading accusations and criticisms as t»»»

A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 1»»»

In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 260117 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 14, 22, 11, 10, 24 and 26, while the winning number from the Months »»»

The tariffs will continue until a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland by the US, Trump added. Starting February 1, tariffs against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will increase to 10%, and from June 1, they will rise to 25%, the U»»»

Tbilisi: Georgia's Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Maka Botchorishvili, met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Georgia HE Ali Youssef Abdulrahman Al Mulla. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries.»»»

Germany’s GDP growth is increasingly driven by the services sector, which is performing much better than industry. This is bad news for Poland, because Polish exports are strongly tied to Germany’s industrial sector. In 2025, Germany’s economy grew by only 0.2%, the first positive result after two »»»

A draft amendment to Poland’s Act on Ownership of Premises would significantly limit the creation of new condo-hotels by granting municipalities full discretion over whether individual units in collective accommodation buildings can be separated. Under the proposal, such separation would be allowed»»»

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) is facing a severe financial crisis and may run out of cash as early as February 2026. The company is reportedly losing several hundred million złoty each month, prompting Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, to warn that bankruptcy is a real scenario. Manage»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), said the bank has steadily navigated economic challenges through sustained and disciplined policy efforts. In the CBE’s annual report, Abdalla noted that, at the domestic level, the bank has remained focused on achieving the ultimate obje»»»

Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) decelerated over the coastal waters of Catanduanes while holding steady in intensity on Saturday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. In its 8 pm update on Saturday (Jan. 17), Pagasa placed the stor»»»

Damascus, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Presidential Decree No. 13 of 2026, issued by President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Friday, marks a historic turning point that brings to an end decades of marginalization and exclusion endured by Syrian Kurds. It opens a new chapter founded on full citizenship, equality, and ju»»»

YEREVAN: President of the Republic of Armenia HE Vahagn Khachaturyan received the credentials of HE Mansour bin Abdulla Al Sulaitin as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Armenia. The ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh»»»

The head of the CIA travelled to Venezuela and met the country's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez for about two hours, a US official said Friday. The visit from the senior US official was called a "trust-building measure" in the wake of the shock ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Janua»»»

Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced she had dismissed Alex Saab from his role as industry minister. Saab is a close ally of deposed president Nicolas Maduro and has faced accusations of acting as a front man for the former leader. Venezuela's interim president on Friday d»»»

A US Judge on Friday barred ICE agents from arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota or using pepper spray against them. The ruling comes 10 days after an ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good and another wounded a Venezuelan man a few days later. A US judge restricted federal agents on Frida»»»

US President Donald Trump has described ownership of Greenland as “vital” to his planned missile defence shield, doubling down on the claim that the sprawling Danish territory is critical to US national security. But experts say Trump's costly Golde»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose tariffs on American trading partners that do not support his push to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with European allies and casting new uncertainty regarding NATO unity. At a White House event on Friday, the US president doubled down on hi»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the members of a “Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the temporary governance of post-war Gaza. Trump will chair the board himself and will be joined by former British prime minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Ste»»»

Syrian government forces on Saturday entered Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, after Kurdish-led fighters agreed to evacuate the town in a move to avoid further confrontation. Last week, the Syrian army drove Kurdish forces out of Aleppo following deadly clashes. Syria’s army said Saturday its forces had»»»

The party of Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine denounced a raid by security forces on his home on Friday amid reports Wine has been cut off from all communication. The raid comes just before the announcement of the results of the presidential election expected on Saturday. The Ugandan army »»»

The Iranian authorities' crackdown on nationwide protests has largely quieted the movement for now, residents said, as US President Donand Trump appears to have backed down from his threats of attacking Iran's leadership. Trump claimed on Friday that Iran had called off mass executions, while state»»»

Thousands of people began demonstrating across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday against US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island. The protests follow a new Trump warning on Friday that he may levy tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire the semi-autonomous D»»»

Amman, Jordan: Preparatory meetings for the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee commenced on Saturday in Amman. The Qatari side to the meetings was headed by the Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Nayef bin Abdullah Al Emadi, whil»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed on Saturday that Lebanon’s liberation was achieved through the resistance, which expelled the Israeli occupation, noting that without its weapons, who could guarantee that the Israeli enemy would not seize every corner of the country? He warne»»»

AMMAN: Preparatory meetings for the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee began on Saturday in Amman. The Qatari side to the meetings was headed by Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Nayef bin Abdullah Al Emadi, while the Jordanian s»»»

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The White House has announced the first members of its Gaza "Board of Peace", and the list of names will do little to dispel the criticism from some quarters that the US president's plan resembles, at its heart, a colonial solution imposed over the heads of the Palestinians. There are still several»»»

The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, operating in conjunction with PwC Middle East, has rolled out the third Global Ministers Survey alongside the ninth Best Minister Award. Another prominent addition: the Most Reformed Government Global Award, developed with EY. These ventures spotlight influe»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has set a clear target for municipal leaders, saying mayors must deliver 1,000 investments nationwide through the government’s “Mountain Package” program or risk being barred from running for re-election. He made the remarks during a meeting with mayors, one day after addres»»»

Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday of seizing control of parliament and undermining the justice system, calling on citizens to rise up in protests to overthrow the government. Speaking during an online address to his supporters, the head of the Democratic Par»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said that its Circular No. (24/2025) regarding the update on the Registration and Licensing Policy of Healthcare Practitioners in the State of Qatar, issued recently, aims to strengthen its ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare system's workforc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of Canada, HE Dr. Mark Carney arrived in Doha, Saturday, on a state visit. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and the A»»»

Makkah, Saudi Arabia: The Muslim World League welcomed the announcement marking the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, the declaration of a "Peace Council," and the formation of a Palestinian national committee to administer the Gaza Strip. In this context, it commended the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is putting forward conditions unacceptable to Russia for the return of 12 residents of the Kursk Region held in Ukraine, Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said on Saturday. The Ukrainian side proposes to simultaneously "repatriate" civilians under inve»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney has arrived in Doha on a state visit. The prime minister and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and Ambassador of Canada to Qat»»»

The Western-spun fake image of Finland as a peaceful nation reluctantly dragged into wartime alliances is a “deliberately constructed myth,” Bair Irincheev, historian and director of the Karelian Isthmus Military Museum, tells Sputnik. Immediately after gaining independence in 1918, the Finnish lea»»»

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KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) organized on Saturday the "World Winter Bird Count Day" event at Sulaibikhat beach.The event was held under the patronage of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah and with broad parti»»»