Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has derided Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky as a “man in a desperate position,” after Zelensky said that Orban “deserves a smack upside the head.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos on Thursday, Zelensky accused Orban – a staunch »»»

Davos, Jan. 23 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that preserving Syria’s unity and territorial integrity is essential for regional security and stability, warning against actions that could drag the country into new conflicts. Speaking to journalists after attending the s»»»

The debate around Bulgaria’s participation in Donald Trump’s so-called Peace Council has quickly turned into a major political flashpoint, with former foreign minister Nadezhda Neynski questioning both the timing and the diplomatic handling of the issue. Speaking on Nova TV, she said the push towar»»»

Madrid, Jan. 23 (SANA) Syria is taking part in the 46th edition of FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair, held in Madrid, with more than 150 countries and global tourism institutions represented. Speaking to SANA, Faraj al-Qashqoush, Deputy Minister of Tourism for Hotels and Quality Affairs, »»»

Former caretaker Minister of Justice and Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev has said he would be prepared to once again take over the Interior Ministry in a future caretaker cabinet. Speaking on Nova TV, he stated that if appointed, one of his first steps would be the dismissal of all regional police direct»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of Peru to Qatar H E Gonzalo Voto Bernares. Discussion during the meeting addressed a host of topics of mutual interest and touched on ways to enhance cooperation between the »»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova H E Mihai Popsoi met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Moldova H E Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation.»»»

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Culture Minister Demeter Andras had a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Hanno, on the occasion of the Cairo International Book Fair, the two officials agreeing on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cultural cooperation between the two ministries.'In the context of the officia»»»

The manner in which the state manages its resources says a great deal about its respect for the people, and the restructuring of state-owned companies represents the next major step in this change of mindset, Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu says in a post published on Thursday on her social me»»»

Romania is represented at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos by Foreign Minister Oana Toiu, Minister of European Investment and Projects Dragos Pislaru, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan, and presidential adviser Radu Burnete.According to the Romanian Foreign Ministry (MAE), the simultaneous presenc»»»

The cooperation between Romania and Poland is proof that together we can build more than we can separately, that together we build the strong security of our states, says the Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta.He discussed on Wednesday, via videoconference, with his Polish counterpart, Wlady»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a written message to Prime Minister of Singapore H E Lawrence Wong, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of Qatar »»»

Dubai: India’s biggest carrier by market share, IndiGo, has confirmed to Gulf News that it is cancelling its only direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai starting March this year. However, the airline has declined to comment further on the decision. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

The Kremlin has released footage of the opening of negotiations between Putin and the American delegation. Representing the American side, in addition to Witkoff, are Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US General Services Administration’s Federal Procurement Service.  »»»

The Kremlin has released footage of the opening of negotiations between Putin and the American delegation. Representing the American side, in addition to Witkoff, are Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US General Services Administration’s Federal Procurement Service.  »»»

The Hungarian government aims to ensure that no household is forced to pay higher heating bills as a result of the freezing January weather, Gergely Gulyás, Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, announced. Minister Gulyás said the cabinet spent the longest portion of its most recent meeting»»»

Doha: The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded yesterday after witnessing signing of deals worth more than QR18.5bn. Held over four days at the Qatar National Convention Centre, this year’s edition witnessed the participation of »»»

On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and taking them to New York. According to US authorities, they were allegedly involved in "narco-terrorism." During their court appearance in New York, Maduro and Flores plead»»»

France must first restore credibility as a trusted interlocutor if it wants to engage in a dialogue with Russia that was undermined by President Emmanuel Macron's brash rhetoric, French member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani told Sputnik. Macron has recently toned down his language, sugg»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday the International Monetary Fund will send a mission to ‌Lebanon from ‌February ‌9 ⁠to 13 ‌to continue technical discussions, with the aim of agreeing on a ⁠program between Lebanon and ‌the Fund. Salam ‍said ‍he had ‍held a meeting with IMF chief »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Late Thursday, Trump disinvited Carney from joining the U.S.-led Board of Peace. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Ja»»»

European leaders met for emergency talks on Thursday, expressing relief after Donald Trump backed away from threats over Greenland, but bracing for further shocks. A crisis eased after a framework deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte, diplomats said. One crisis defused, how»»»

New Delhi: European leaders feeling the heat from Washington’s trade tariffs might take note of the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handled the situation with some “nimble footwork”, according to reports. In a recent newsletter introducing a series of articles in its latest issue, The Economis»»»

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invite for Canada to join his newly constituted Board of Peace, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours. "Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada's joining," T»»»

The search continues for missing people after a landslide hit a popular campsite in Mount Maunganui, on New Zealand's North Island. Six people remain unaccounted for, and police are seeking information on another three. Two teenagers are among the missing, with the youngest aged 15 years old, polic»»»

Spanish investigators on Thursday recovered two more bodies from the wreckage of a high-speed train collision last weekend, raising the death toll to 45. The back-to-back rail accidents have fuelled safety concerns in Spain, which observed three days of mourning after the crash in Andalus»»»

Manila: Filipinos are about see a dramatic showdown: an unprecedented scenario potentially impeaching both the President and Vice President simultaneously. In theory, impeachment proceedings serve to uphold democratic values, and an important safeguard for truth, justice, and equal access to govern»»»

There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's weapon. Sarah, not her real name, was in church in a village in northern Nigeria on Sunday morning when attackers raided the compound to abduct the worshippers and take them away on foot. The 60-»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to establish "a permanent presence" for the Alliance in the Arctic region."Everybody in NATO agrees on this, the Arctic states as well as the other m»»»

By Iman Al-Kheraiji DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The new "international framework" of the Peace Council entered into force immediately upon its signing on Thursday as part of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump.The signing ceremony of the Peace Council held during th»»»

DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the Board of Peace charter under the Gaza peace plan, formalizing a framework to support stability and end the war in Gaza Strip.The charter was signed during an official ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Da»»»

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Thursday had been earmarked for Australians to mourn the victims of last month's Bondi shootings. Those who had lost loved ones in the antisemitic attacks wanted it to be a chance to remember the dead, and spread light and kindness in their honour. Instead, it was a day dominated by a political row»»»

Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors — a key demand of President Donald Trump. Less than three weeks after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, MPs endorsed on first read»»»

"Together we are in a position to… end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world." Such was the soaring promise of US President Donald Trump as he inaugurated his new Bo»»»

In tonight's edition: The US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials, now confirming that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in northern Kaduna s»»»

US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»

US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»

A framework has been made for a deal regarding Greenland and the United States and could include mineral rights, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Securing mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal b»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded on Thursday, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with record-breaking participation and agreements worth more than QR18.5 bill»»»

Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to opening the country's oil sector to private investors, as Caracas moved swiftly to rebuild ties with Washington following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro.  Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans »»»

JUSTICE MINISTER MEETS BELGIUM AMBASSADOR Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Belgium to Qatar HE Eugene Crijns on Thursday. The meeting discussed legal and judicial cooperation between Qatar and Belgium, as well as wa»»»

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS PERU’S AMBASSADOR Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Peru to Qatar HE Gonzalo Voto Bernares on Thursday. Discussion during the meeting addressed a host of topics of mutual interest and touche»»»

Davos: Qatar will host the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha from October 25 to 27, 2026, the country and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have announced. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos by Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Ahmed b»»»

Davos: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with several ranking officials on the sidelines of his participation at the World Economic Forum (Davos 2026), currently taking place in Switzerland. His Excellency met with Prime Minister of the Czech Republ»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for national unity in his first address on home soil after making waves in Davos with his warning of a "rupture" in the postwar international order. In remarks directed to Canadians, Carney said his government intends to move quickly to implement "ambi»»»

While the world waited Wednesday on what Donald Trump would utter on Greenland, what if we missed the bigger picture? That for 73 minutes, the US president before an audience of traditional transatlantic allies in Davos, hurled invectives and insults while doubling down on what’s now official US po»»»

The Polish government has approved a draft law that reduces benefits for Ukrainian migrants amid growing public frustration over their privileged status and the cost to taxpayers. In a post on X on Tuesday, Poland’s Interior Ministry said the proposed legislation would gradually phase out the Speci»»»

Thursday's news that Bulgaria has joined the Gaza Board of Peace under the patronage of the United States and President Donald Trump met with contrasting reactions in Bulgaria. The announcement was made from Davos, Switzerland by Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, quoted by the go»»»