Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
On day one, he put the world on notice. "Nothing will stand in our way," President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term. Did the world fail to take enough notice? Tucked »»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets with UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Tuesday with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls HE Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the t»»»
Oman, Spain hold session of political consultations
Muscat: Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs at the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy discussed with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diego Martinez Belio, the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop cooperation in the areas »»»
Al Misnad, British special envoy discuss girls' education in conflict-affected areas
DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has met with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to suppor»»»
Jordan, Japan Convene 8th dialogue on economic development policy
AMMAN — The Governments of Jordan and Japan held on Tuesday the eighth meeting of the Jordan–Japan Policy Dialogue on Economic Development.The dialogue was attended by Director General of the International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Hideo Ishizuki, officials from the J»»»
At Davos, leaders say optimism may be the world’s missing resource
Davos: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “A New Playbook for Leadership: Optimism as Strategy”, which brought together global thought leaders to examine how realistic optimism can be transformed from a sentiment into a strategic leadership capa»»»
Guatemala’s Congress OKs state of siege to respond to gang violence - UPI.com
Guatemala's minister of the interior, Marco Antonio Villeda presents a flag to the family member of a slain police officer at the Ministry of the Interior in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Monday. Guatemala is under a state of siege decreed by the government of President Bernardo Arevalo de Leon aft»»»
Global capital is shifting — Investopia explains why
Davos: For the first time, Investopia took part in the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos through “Investopia-Davos”, marked by a high-level panel discussion entitled: “Where Will Global Capital Move Next? Platforms, Policies, and Partnerships Shaping the New Economy.” The session was attended by A»»»
Trust, reputation and resilience: UAE’s message from Davos
Davos: The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level dialogue session that discussed the role of soft power in strengthening economic resilience and rebuilding trust in a world experiencing increasing volatility, as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The s»»»
Latifa bint Mohammed meets with Bahraini delegation participating in World Economic Forum in Davos
Davos: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with the Bahraini delegation participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Bahraini delegation was led by Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s »»»
President of Azerbaijan meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Davos: The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HE Ilham Aliyev met with Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Tuesday in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026. During the meeting, they discussed bilate»»»
Trust, reputation and resilience: UAE’s message from Davos
Davos: The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level dialogue session that discussed the role of soft power in strengthening economic resilience and rebuilding trust in a world experiencing increasing volatility, as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The s»»»
Why showing up matters: Trudeau on the UAE’s global impact
Dubai: Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has praised the UAE for its distinctive and increasingly influential approach to global engagement, saying the country has set itself apart by showing up not only with capital, but with commitment, partnership and long-term vision. Speaking on th»»»
French PM Lecornu forces 2026 budget through parliament without a vote
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution on Tuesday to force part of his 2026 budget bill through the deeply divided lower house of parliament without a vote. Opposition parties, including the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) and far-right Nationa»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Israeli occupation authorities' initiation of demolitions inside UNRWA complex in occupied Jerusalem
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Tuesday strongly condemned the initiation by the Israeli occupation authorities, with the participation of the Minister of National Security, of demolition operations inside the complex of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Ne»»»
Qatar working closely with US, Egypt and Turkiye to support the technocratic government in Gaza: PM
DAVOS: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts, restraint and wisdom in addressing the multiple crises facing the Middle East. In a Discussion Panel at the World »»»
Qatar's commitment to Palestinians won't be affected by any Israeli stances: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari emphasised that the State of Qatar's commitment to the Palestinian people will not be affected by any media statements, polarisation, or political stances from a»»»
Carney says old world order 'is not coming back'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the "old order is not coming back" and urged fellow middle powers to come together in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said on Tuesday, »»»
Velichie Files Complaint with Prosecution Service over Assault on Gotse Delchev Party Coordinator
The Velichie party has filed a complaint to the Gotse Delchev Prosecution Office, the Blagoevgrad Regional Prosecution Office, the acting Prosecutor General, the outgoing Interior Minister, and the outgoing Chair of the National Assembly in connection with an assault against Stanislav Zhulev – a me»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Israel's commencement of demolition operations within UNRWA compound in occupied Jerusalem
DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' commencement of demolition operations within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) compound in occupied Jerusalem, with the participation of the Minister of National »»»
Egypt stiffens its resolve to stop Sudan fragmentation
Egypt’s reported airstrikes on a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) military supply convoy in Sudan on 9 January could mark a pivotal moment in Sudan’s civil war, moving its northern neighbour up a gear from cautious diplomacy to decisive action. According to some media reports, the strikes targeted a conv»»»
French opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally party are both expected to file votes of no-con»»»
UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns
The UK goverenment on Tuesday approved a 20,000-square-metre plot of land, known as Royal Mint Court, for China's new embassy in London. The decision has stoked heated controversy, mostly over national security concerns and the signal it could send, that Britain bows to economic pressure »»»
BSP-United Left Happy with Their Participation in Governance, Declare Support for Leader Zafirov
The leaders of the parties in the BSP-United Left coalition on Tuesday gave high praise for the participation of the coalition’s representatives in the governance of the country and declared full support for BSP-United Left chair and Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Atanas Zafirov, who is Deputy Pr»»»
Saudi Crown Prince’s Directives Cut Riyadh Property Prices by 3%
Real estate prices in Saudi Arabia’s capital fell 3% in the final quarter of last year, reversing a 1% rise in the previous quarter, in a shift that highlights the on-the-ground impact of policy moves ordered by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to rein in s»»»
Vucic: OFAC response regarding operating licence for NIS due by Friday
DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Davos a response to a request to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS was due "today, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow", and noted that he saw no reason for the l»»»
FM explores investment and partnership opportunities with Jordanian business leaders
Tunis, Jan 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a working session with the President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association and members of its executive board in Amman, Jordan.Ways to...»»»
Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
Sunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over a decade, has been a devastating tragedy for the country, with the loss of at least 42 lives. And amid the grief, many are asking what could have caused such a failure on one of Europe's most admired rail systems. The CIAF rail in»»»
Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism 20-01-2026 20:04 PM The Syrian presidency said on Tuesday that i»»»
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US»»»
Saudi Industry Minister Meets with Global Leaders at World Economic Forum to Advance Partnerships
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held on Tuesday a series of high-level meetings with government officials and global business leaders on the sidelines of the Kingdom's participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. As part of the Saudi delegation, Alkhor»»»
Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministries; talks continue on implementation, and civilian institutions will be merged into the state - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministrie»»»
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem - UPI.com
Israeli bulldozers demolish parts of the headquarter of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on Tuesday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Israeli government began demolishing the East Jerusalem building that houses the United Na»»»
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social media, Trump labelled the move as an "act of great stupidity" and "total weakness", months afte»»»
Europe’s Leaders Stand Firm in Davos as CEOs Warn on Emotions
European leaders, rattled by Donald Trump's latest global gambit, are looking to present a united front in Davos, as CEOs warned against an emotional response to the US president's ambition to take over Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union should not bend to "the law »»»
Tunisia and Jordan agree to draft action plan in coming weeks to give concrete form to cooperation
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, agreed during a meeting held Tuesday in Jordan to...»»»
Deadly wildfires hit Chile, destroy hundreds of homes, leave 20 dead - UPI.com
A wildfire rages in the municipality of Chaimavida Concepcion, Chile, on Monday. The fires, which began last Saturday, have destroyed more than 30,000 hectares in the Biobio and Nuble regions and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate, according to authorities. Photo by Driana Thomas/EPA Ja»»»
GCC, Switzerland Sign MoU to Establish Strategic Dialogue
Davos: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with the Swiss Confederation to establish a strategic dialogue between the two sides. The MoU was co-signed by GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed AlBudaiwi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerl»»»
When Spies Stop Hiding: Mossad and the Weaponization of Protest in Iran
There was a time when foreign intelligence agencies denied involvement, hid behind euphemisms, and relied on plausible deniability. That time has passed. What accompanied the latest unrest in Iran was not merely an attempt to exploit social grievances, but something far more revealing: open signall»»»
Finland Stands Firm on Greenland’s Sovereignty, Urges Diplomatic Solutions
Finland firmly supports Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland and the right of its people to self-determination, while emphasizing diplomacy over confrontation with the United States within NATO, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said. Speaking to Al Jazeera on the sidelines of the World Econo»»»
Syria Gives Kurds Four Days to Accept Integration as US Signals End of Support
Syria's government set a four-day deadline on Tuesday for Kurdish-led forces to agree on integrating their last enclave into the central state as their former main ally, the United States, urged them to do so. US envoy Tom Barrack in a social media post described integration as the "greatest opport»»»
Farmers leave some roadblocks but protests to continue
Farmers from four roadblocks in northern Greece dismantled their roadblocks following Monday’s meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, though many say they are reassessing their next steps with a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Protesters who had camped at the Green Lights junction in eastern T»»»
Macut: Serbia committed to further constructive cooperation with ICRC
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ariane Bauer in Belgrade on Tuesday, noting that Serbia was committed to further constructive cooperation with the ICRC and to solving the issue of missing person»»»
Doha calls for supporting Syria to overcome current stage, move toward reconstruction
Davos, Jan.20 (SANA) Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the Syrian government is working under difficult circumstances and needs support, noting that regional countries and the international community are seeking to help it reach stability and reconstruct»»»
Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso
Togo has arrested and extradited Burkina Faso's former leader to his home country, after authorities in Ouagadougou accused him of plotting to kill his successor. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba - who came to power in a coup in 2022 before himself being overthrown by Ibrahim Traoré eight months later - »»»
Minister of Finance meets leaders of banking institutions and global companies
Davos: The Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met separately with Chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) Adebayo Ogunlesi, Chairman of the Board of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Makoto Takashima, and Chairman of Julius Baer Noel Quinn, during His Excellency's parti»»»
Carney Says Canada 'Strongly Opposes' Threat of Tariffs Over Greenland
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada "strongly opposes" the threat of US sanctions on European nations over tensions surrounding the topic of Greenland's future, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday. "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenl»»»
Dutch government pays EUR 5.7M over stolen Romanian treasures
The Dutch government has paid EUR 5.7 million in connection with a major art theft that took place at the Drents Museum on January 25 last year, in which several Romanian heritage artefacts, including the golden Helmet of Coțofenești, were stolen. The payment was confirmed in a letter sent to the T»»»
Trump leaks private message from NATO chief
US President Donald Trump has shared what he claimed was a private message from NATO chief Mark Rutte praising his work in global hotspots and pledging to help resolve the Greenland dispute. The message, posted to Trump’s Truth Social account on Tuesday, came shortly after the US president announce»»»
How Sheikh Hamdan resets after travel: -110°C ice chamber, sauna, and more
Dubai: When Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai checked his fitness tracker after a recent international trip, the numbers weren't pretty. His Whoop device s»»»