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»»»

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind, was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million (Dh1.1 billion). The round shaped gem»»»

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»»»

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, ⁠paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement, ⁠which has been highly contested in Europe, must now gain the conse»»»

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»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syria and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Saturday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector, strengthen food security, and implement sustainable programs that meet Syria’s current needs. The talks took place as Syria’s Minister of Agriculture, Amjad »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Host nation Kuwait delivered a commanding performance, routing their Hong Kong counterparts 39-25 in a thrilling Group C clash at the 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship on Saturday.The impressive victory, their second consecutive win of the tournament, has significantly»»»

A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. Alongside Prince Saisal, the delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the US P»»»

Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), said he saw the enduring spirit of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan reflected in the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.After a guided tour by t»»»

India’s DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has fined IndiGo airlines Rs22.20 crores (Rs222 million; Dh8.9 million) over its flight disruptions between December 3 and 5, 2025.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

It’s been a week marked by brutality, brinkmanship and political theatre. In Iran, a third week of protests spiralled into a nationwide uprising as the regime shut down the internet and phone lines. Graphic accounts of a violent crackdown emerged via Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, with human righ»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

People have gathered outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen with flags and banners to protest against Donald Trump's plans to annex Greenland. Streets are closed and traffic disruptions around the city are expected. A mass demonstration is expected to take place on the island itself, Danish media rep»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: This resistance is among the most honorable in the world and the most rational, as it has always acted with wisdom 17-01-202»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Any concession to the Israeli enemy from now on is further weakening. Why make concessions when Lebanon gains nothing? 17-01»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: It is unacceptable for some of us to be tools for killing others so that they can live, and this will not happen in Lebanon »»»

Indonesian authorities are searching for a small passenger plane after contact was lost on Saturday with the aircraft carrying 11 people, rescue officials told AFP. The Indonesia Air Transport turboprop plane left from Yogyakarta and was headed for the city of Makassar on Sulawesi island, with thre»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP: Disarmament North of Litani Only Discussed within National Defense Strategy 17-01-2026 15:27 PM Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty»»»

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»»»

A quiet Saturday morning at Maharajpur police station in Kanpur was shattered when a visibly distraught young man walked in crying and made a chilling confession. “Sir, I have strangled my wife,” he told the officer on duty, adding that her body lay wrapped in a blanket at their home. The man, iden»»»

Copenhagen: Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The protest followed Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to»»»

Paris, France: French investigators remain determined to find the imperial jewels stolen from the Louvre in October, a prosecutor has told AFP. Police believe they have arrested all four thieves who carried out the brazen October 19, 2025 robbery, making off with jewellery worth an estimated $102 m»»»

MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner will be aiming for a third straight men's title, while top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka strives to reclaim her crown at the Australian Open, where China will be well represented at the season-opening Grand Slam in Melbourne. The focus of the men's draw is on world No.2 Sinn»»»

Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The protest followed Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to take over m»»»

Two tourists from Kerala drowned after stepping onto the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, police said on Friday. The lake sits at an elevation of about 13,700 feet and is prone to extreme winter conditions. Police identified the deceased tourists as Binu Prakash (24) from Ko»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stressed the UAE’s commitment to protecting the UAE, and strengthening the bonds of unity and cohesion among its people. Also Read: UAE President reaffirms commitment to stability and prosp»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a U.S. officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vis»»»

A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea on Saturday, in what Taiwan's defense ministry called a "provocative and irresponsible" move. Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, reports »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he valued an offer by US President Donald Trump to mediate ⁠a dispute over Nile River waters between Egypt and Ethiopia. In a post on ⁠X, Sisi said on Saturday that he addressed Trump's letter by affirming Egypt's position and concerns about the country'»»»

For the first time, UAE athletes are competing on home soil at the second official EEIPC 2026 – the World Skydiving Championships, currently underway in Abu Dhabi. Team UAE, alongside participants from over 30 countries, is competing at CLYMB Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – the world’s biggest indoor skydi»»»

President Donald Trump has unveiled the leadership structure of a high-powered committee which will oversee the reconstruction and governance of Gaza, naming himself as its chairman and appointing a controversial roster of diplomats, financiers and political allies. In a White House statement relea»»»

Dubai: In a remote village in North Sumatra, Indonesia, the Manurung family has found itself thrust into an unexpected global spotlight, as videos documenting their daily lives spread rapidly across social media, challenging long-held prejudices and misconceptions. Four of the six Manurung siblings»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia became the first country in the world to grant conditional regulatory approval for Anktiva as a treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has granted conditional approval for Anktiva (noga»»»

Syria's Kurds on Saturday said a presidential decree recognizing the minority's rights and making Kurdish an official language fell short of their expectations as Syrian government forces entered the outskirts of a northern town. In a statement, the Kurdish administration in Syria's north and north»»»

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October. The names include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, »»»

Attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have continued in southern Lebanon, raising growing concern among Lebanese and diplomatic circles. The latest incident occurred on Thursday in the border village of Adaisseh, where an Israeli drone dropped a grenade near a UNIFIL patro»»»

Rabat: Sadio Mane will cement his status as one of the all-time great African players if he can lead Senegal to victory against hosts Morocco in Sunday's Cup of Nations final -- a game he has said will be his farewell to the tournament. Former Liverpool star Mane turns 34 in April and has played ov»»»

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic said Saturday he still gets a "drug-like" adrenaline rush from tennis and is not thinking about retiring anytime soon. The 38-year-old is about to embark on his 21st Australian Open and remains among the top contenders, behind defending champion Jannik Sinner and top-ranke»»»

Iran is facing a sweeping security crackdown after a wave of arrests and the heavy deployment of forces in Tehran and other cities, as residents and a rights group said protests have largely abated under the weight of the clampdown. Accounts from residents in the capital described a cautious calm s»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has moved to restart the long-stalled Jeddah Metro, issuing a preliminary design consultancy tender for the project’s Blue Line and signalling a renewed push to revive one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious public transport schemes after nearly a decade of delay. The tender, report»»»

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel. Recent reports by the Defense Ministry and by health providers have detailed the mili»»»

PARIS: Chair of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr Nasser bin Hamad Al Henzab commended the active role played by the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation in fostering and supporting the right to education globally, emphasizing t»»»