Passport power is shifting in 2026, with India rising to 80th and Pakistan climbing to 98th in the Henley Passport Index, while the Philippines now enjoys access to 78 countries. The UAE has introduced automatic degree recognition for graduates of 34 local universities and is gearing up for a major»»»

Palm Beach/Nuuk, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25 percent until he achieves his goal of controlling the Danish territory. Trump's threats came as thousands of people proteste»»»

Canberra, Australia: Australian authorities said Sunday that 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains prompted warnings for residents to move to higher ground. In the state capital Sydney -- Australia’s largest city -- residents and holi»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that ordered the divorce of a woman from her husband on grounds of harm, finding that the alleged damage was not legally established and that the husband remained committed to preserving his family and continuing marital life. In its re»»»

Dubai: Dubai has taken a decisive step towards a greener, more efficient public transport network with the arrival of 250 new buses including the UAE’s largest-ever fleet of electric buses, giving a major boost to daily commuting and reinforcing the city’s long-term sustainability goals. Dubai’s Ro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, will host a dedicated Country Pavilion for the second consecutive year in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. Held from 19 to 23 January, the pavilion will serve as a vibrant platform, co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled higher on Friday as some investors covered short positions ahead of the three-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend in the US and lingering worries about a possible US military strike against Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $64.13, and US West Texas Intermediat»»»

Melbourne: Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, as top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka get set to enter the fray. Also in action later at a hot and sunny Melbourne is 45-year-old Venus Williams, who will bec»»»

Abu Dhabi: When Jazi Al Mehairbi first took to the water six years ago, it was driven by curiosity and a quiet fascination with the sea. Last month, that passion carried her into the record books. At 28, Al Mehairbi became the first Emirati woman to compete officially in the SSL 47 yacht class, mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chery brand has officially announced the launch of its trans-national warranty. Effective from 2026, the policy will cover all Chery models across all global markets, breaking traditional regional limitations in automotive aftersales service and realizing a truly customer-centric model»»»

Doha, Qatar: Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov stunned top seed Lin Shidong of China on his way to reach the semi-finals as the WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 produced thrilling results at the Lusail Sports Arena yesterday. Ovtcharov produced the biggest shock of the day in the men’s singles round of 16, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Organising Committee of the third Qatar-UAE Super Cup yesterday announced its complete readiness for the competition, which will bring together clubs from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates vying for the prestigious titles. The competition will kick off on January 22 with the Super»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal climbed to third in the Qatar Stars League after a 1-0 victory over Al Rayyan, while Al Sailiya moved above the bottom of the table with a 2-1 win over Qatar SC yesterday. A second-half strike from Alex Collado proved enough for Al Shamal to take their tally to 24 points – se»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The 2026 Joy Awards in Riyadh was equal parts glitz, glamour, gowns, and heart. From electrifying performances (here's looking at you Katy Perry) to heartfelt speeches (Millie Bobby Brown, you have my heart), the night celebrated talent while giving stars a chance to shine bey»»»

A protester who climbed onto the roof of Iran's embassy in London and removed a flag was arrested with several others, police said late on Friday, adding multiple officers were injured in the demonstrations, said AFP. "During the ongoing protest at the Iranian Embassy this evening, a protester ille»»»

Dubai: Finding a parking space in a fast-growing city like Dubai can be a daily challenge, and Parkin says its updated system is designed to make that experience fairer and more manageable for everyone. The company explained that its parking reservations now fall into two main categories. The first»»»

Patna: Police in Bihar are investigating the death of a newlywed woman after her body was found outside her parents’ home in Vaishali district, triggering allegations of dowry harassment against her in-laws. The woman had been married recently and died under what police described as mysterious circ»»»

Doha: The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called “Rofaqa,” specifically for orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity in various cou»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) underlined the pivotal role of the private sector in attracting graduates and driving economic and social development by providing quality job opportunities that contribute to harnessing the potential of young people and developing their practical skills. This cam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Raziq Masoud Bin Riyas, a Kindergarten student of MES Indian School, has made history by securing a place in the India Book of Records as the youngest participant to accomplish this remarkable feat of demonstrating exceptional memory, at the tender age of 4 years. With his exceptional »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation (Milaha), the industry-leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in the region, has announced its participation as an exhibitor at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), taking place in Doha from January 19 to 22, 2026. Thi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) has signed a partnership agreement with Al-Riyada Medical Centre aimed at providing distinguished healthcare services to QPC members and their families, including one free comprehensive medical checkup annually. The signing ceremony took place at the Centre»»»

Doha, Qatar: On a quiet Saturday morning, classrooms at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus filled not with textbooks, but with sketchpads, colours, and concentrated silence. By mid-morning, that silence had turned into conversations about ideas, strokes, and stories, as young artists from a»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the inauguration of Safari’s new outlet at Ezdan Mall, Gharafa, Safari Hypermarket— one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains—launched the ‘Visit & Win’ promotion, offering visitors a chance to win two Tesla cars through a coupon lucky draw without any purchase. The first Tes»»»

Doha: The Saluki Championships held within the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) were capped off yesterday. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, with support from the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), at Marmi Sab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aafoor and Lippo De Carrere clinched top honours, capturing the prestigious Rifle and Trophy titles on an action-packed H E Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Ten high-profile races were held on one of the major race days on the Qatar Racing an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality, participated in The 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) and the Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference under the theme “Water. Harvests. Our Future” and the Green Week International Trade Fair, a leading g»»»

Yerevan: President of Armenia H E Vahagn Khachaturyan received the credentials of H E Mansour bin Abdulla Al Sulaitin as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar to Armenia. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of Armenia, a»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has stressed the UAE’s commitment to social development, saying the country will continue investing in policies and initiatives that deliver lasting progress for everyone who lives in the nation. In a message posted on X to mark t»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- 2003 --Kuwait National Museum inaugurated the Planetarium, Al-Muhallab traditional Boom (Ship) and Traditional Village, depicting Kuwait's history before 1940s. 2009 -- United Nations House opened new headquarters, which housed five Kuwait-based UN agencies and internationa»»»

Doha: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned cards, introducing a modern design that enhances innovation and sustainability, reflecting a forward-looking and progressive brand vision. Rooted in QNB’s ‘Think»»»

Doha, Qatar: The newly launched Lusail Institute, the academic arm of the upcoming Lusail Museum, aims to generate advanced research in history and art while contributing to global cultural dialogue, positioning itself as an international research centre dedicated to producing original scholarship »»»

A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the territory's “yellow line” that the Israeli military withdrew to as part of the October ceasefire say they live in fear as Israeli soldiers direct near-daily fire at anyone who crosses or »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction sector is poised for sustained expansion, underpinned by infrastructure spending, energy investments, and economic diversification efforts, according to Mordor Intelligence. The Qatar construction market is valued at QR198.44bn this year, up from QR190.54bn in 2025»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Millie Bobby Brown, known globally for her turn in Stranger Things, was named Personality of the Year at the Joy Awards. Her acceptance speech began on a vanilla note, but soon it became clear that it would become one of the most powerful manifestos for young women to dream bi»»»

The Syrian army announced early on Sunday that it has seized control of the strategic al-Tabqa city and the Euphrates Dam in the country’s north as it makes advances against Kurdish forces. The Kurds have held control of those regions and ruled them autonomously for ten years. The army also capture»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a significant initiative that underscores community responsibility and partnership in education, 46 private schools and kindergartens have provided more than 4,000 free and discounted educational seats, reinforcing efforts to enhance educational equity and support eligible families »»»

The conflict in Sudan continues unabated, with over 100,000 killed. Millions more are displaced and suffer from food insecurity and the collapse of basic services. The humanitarian situation has become catastrophic, especially after the October conquest of el-Fashir, where the paramilitary Rapid Su»»»

Makassar: Rescuers on Sunday found the debris from a small plane that went missing in eastern Indonesia, but have yet to locate the 10 passengers who were on board, officials said. The Indonesian Air Transport turboprop plane lost contact with the air traffic controller on Saturday afternoon while »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Manfred Weber, the chairman of the European People's Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament, said that Trump's tariff threats make approval of a trade deal with Washington impossible at this stage. US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would impose a 10% t»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to continue implementing the Gaza peace plan regardless of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's objections, Axios reported citing a US official. Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister's office said that the announcem»»»

“We are advocates of peace, goodness, and compassion… yet at the same time, we are people of resolve and determination when it comes to any threat to our security.” — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates In the collective memory of nations, certain »»»

Makassar, Indonesia: Rescuers on Sunday found the debris from a small plane that went missing in eastern Indonesia, but have yet to locate the 10 passengers who were on board, officials said. The Indonesian Air Transport turboprop plane lost contact with the air traffic controller on Saturday after»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is asking countries to pay over $1 billion for the right to a permanent seat on the Gaza Board of Peace, Bloomberg reported citing the board's draft charter. Trump previously announced the formation of a Gaza Board of Peace, whi»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Pop icon and Roar hitmaker Katy Perry kicked off the Joy Awards 2026 night in Riyadh with full pop-star bravado, opening the ceremony in a sparkling gold blazer and a performance that left no room for subtlety. “Welcome to the Joy Awards,” she declared, as fireworks exploded i»»»

Conservatives are staggeringly underrepresented among Yale University professors, as evidenced by their donations to political causes in 2025, the Yale Daily News has reported. In an analysis of fundraising disclosures published on Wednesday, the student newspaper estimated that professors at the I»»»

Sharjah: Literary festivals rooted in culture play a key role in sharing knowledge and bringing communities closer, African publishers and booksellers said at the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026). Participants said the event offers a rare space where African »»»

Washington: When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the US, he portrayed the strongman's vice president and longtime aide as America's preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela amid a scourge of drugs, corruption and economic »»»

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a "criminal" for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left "several thousand" peop»»»

The courtroom fell quiet as the judge read out the sentence: life imprisonment for a woman and her partner, convicted of murdering her husband in a case prosecutors said hinged on an account no one expected to carry such weight — the testimony of a seven-year-old child. The case centers on events f»»»