Saied receives Court of Auditors Report for 2025
Tunis, Jan 9 (TAP) - President Kais Saied on Friday afternoon received First Vice President of the Court of Auditors Fadhila Gargouri, who submitted the Court’s Annual General Report for 2025, along with several sector-specific audit reports,...»»»
Court records suggest ICE agent in Minnesota shooting was dragged by car in June
US court records have offered leads to the identity of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Federal officials have not publicly named the agent, but said he was injured in another case in June, when he was»»»
Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it
President Donald Trump says the US needs to "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so. "Countries have to have ownership and you defend ownership, you don't defend leases and we'll have to defend Greenland," Trump told reporters on Friday. We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard w»»»
Trump, oil and gas execs discuss $100B investment in Venezuela - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump meets with oil and gas executives at the White House on Friday to discuss a proposed $100 billion investment in the Venezuelan oil and gas industry. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and executives for several U.S. oil »»»
France, Britain and Germany condemn killing of protesters in Iran
Three major European powers, France, Britain and Germany condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and urged Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, the three governments announced late on January 9. "The Iran»»»
Trump's Venezuela oil meeting starts with few concrete promises
US President Donald Trump met with oil executives in Washington on Friday, as he pushed for major investments in Venezuela. But no major financial commitments were immediately forthcoming from the meeting, with the head of ExxonMobil warning the South American country was currently "un-investable".»»»
'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on
For the first time in years, Amy feels free. One month since Australia's teen social media ban kicked in, she says she is "disconnected from my phone" and her daily routine has changed. The 14-year-old first felt the pangs of online addiction in the days after the ban started. "I knew that I was st»»»
1,012 bald eagles descend on Missouri refuge, shattering the record - UPI.com
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge counted 1,012 bald eagles during a bird survey on December 30. The previous record was 833 eagles. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo A record-setting wave of bald eagles descended on a small area of northwestern Missouri right before the start o»»»
4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturns conviction of accused terrorism recruiter - UPI.com
Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A man convicted of encouraging Muslims to fight overseas after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks engaged in lawful free speech, a federal appellate court ruled Friday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' three-judge panel in Virginia vacated Ali al-Timimi's convictions after »»»
Tunis Court of Appeal adjourns "Instalingo" case to January 13
Tunis, Jan 9 (TAP) - The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal has decided on Friday evening to adjourn the hearing in the “Instalingo” case to January 13, 2026, to allow defence lawyers to present their arguments, following the...»»»
FM Araghchi: Iran’s and Hezbollah’s Military Capabilities Can Deter War
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al-Manar channel that “the situation in Iran is generally good, but there are also problems that are a result of sanctions and economic weaknesses.” He added: “There are some protests and demonstrations in Iran, which is a normal thi»»»
What can Trump offer Big Oil to bring US capital back to Venezuela?
US President Donald Trump has openly set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, claiming Friday that US oil giants were going to invest upward of $100 billion in the country’s gutted industry. But analysts warn that relaunching Venezuela’s oil production could cost dearly in both time and mon»»»
Britain hit by snow, ice and wind from Storm Goretti - UPI.com
1 of 2 | People cross Millennium Bridge as Storm Goretti brings strong gusts and rain to London Friday. Met Office yellow and amber warnings for ice, snow and wind remain in effect across much of Britain after Storm Goretti, the first named storm of the year, brought heavy snowfall and strong winds»»»
Excitement continues in the competitions of second round of HH The Father Amir’s Prix
DOHA: Competitions of the second round of the HH The Father Amir’s Prix continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas in Al Shaqab— a member of the Qatar Foundation. Competitions of10 different rounds for the Star, Three Stars, and Five Stars categories were held at varying heights,»»»
Lebanese min.: Army resolute in restoring state monopoly of weapons
BEIRUT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos affirmed on Thursday that the army is proceeding with implementing the plan of confining weapons and placing them under the state's control without any delay.The statement came after the cabinet had held its meeting at the Republican»»»
PSG wins French Super Cup following penalties
KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday managed to win the Trophe Des Champions for the 14th time as they secured a 4-1 penalty score against Marseille.The match was held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium for the first time as the match full-time ended with a 2-2 draw, as extr»»»
Kuwaiti min. extolls Crown Prince for attending French super cup
KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi spoke highly of the attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sab»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
3269854 KUWAIT -- Foreign Ministry: The OIC foreign ministers strongly condemn the visit by Israeli occupation official to Somaliland region of Somalia. 3269834 CAIRO -- EU High Representative affirms that Egypt is "an indispensable partner" to the EU. 3269810 GAZA -- At least three Palestinians ar»»»
Yemeni STC leader says group dissolved; others dispute announcement - UPI.com
Some officials for Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council on Friday said the council has been dissolved, but others deny the claim and say the STC is still active in southern Yemen. Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Some leaders of the Southern Transitional Council in Yemen anno»»»
Trump cancels ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has cancelled his “second wave of attacks” on Venezuela, saying Washington and Caracas were cooperating now, including on the rebuilding of the South American country’s energy infrastructure. Last Saturday, American commandos conducted a raid on the Venezuelan capital, Car»»»
Al Noor Center for the Blind unveils interactive Braille mural in Downtown Doha
DOHA: Al Noor Center for the Blind, one of the centers affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has unveiled an interactive Braille mural in M7 Square in the Msheireb area, coinciding with the 'Akhlaquna - Thank You Campaign'Initiative. The event comes as part of the center’s efforts t»»»
Syrian, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss security, stability
Damascus, Jan.9 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Friday a phone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi. During the call, the two ministers discussed recent developments in Syria. Minister Safadi reaf»»»
Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
A video filmed by the US immigration agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday has emerged, showing the moments before gunfire rang out. The 47-second footage, obtained by Minnesota-based outlet Alpha News, shows Renee Nicole Good sitting behind the wheel of her car and speaking to»»»
Sudanese army announces destruction of over 240 RSF combat vehicles
Khartoum: The Sudanese army announced Friday that its air and ground units launched intensive airstrikes on Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in Darfur, Kordofan, and along roads near the Libyan border. In a statement, the army said the airstrikes resulted in the destruction of over 240 combat v»»»
Watch: 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store - UPI.com
Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A flock of about 50 sheep escaped from their owner while being herded and took a shopping trip to a nearby supermarket in Germany. A video taken at the Penny supermarket in Burgsinn, Lower Franconia, shows dozens of sheep flooding into the store through the front doors, causing chao»»»
More economical to demolish East Wing than renovate, White House says
White House officials have said it was more economical to demolish the East Wing for President Donald Trump's new ballroom than to renovate it, citing structural issues. Josh Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration, told a planning commission that the wing had "significant defi»»»
U.S. seizes another oil tanker leaving Venezuela - UPI.com
The U.S. seized the Bella-1, an oil tanker suspected of carrying Venezuelan oil on Wednesday. On Friday, it had seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean. Photo courtesy U.S. European Command | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The United States