Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with the Ambassador of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon to the State of Qatar, HE Bilal Kabalan. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them.»»»

Lome, Togo: The State of Qatar took part in the high-level meeting on the coherence and consolidation of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region, held in Lome, the capital of the Republic of Togo. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting b»»»

Bulgaria’s outgoing Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov has assured that the European Union’s trade deal with Mercosur will not negatively affect the country’s economy, pointing to the very limited trade between Bulgaria and the South American bloc. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio during a visit»»»

LOME: The State of Qatar took part in the High-Level Meeting on the Coherence and Consolidation of the Peace Process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region, held in Lome, the capital of the Republic of Togo. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Ahme»»»

The White House has released the names of the members who will be part of the senior executive working with his new "Board of Peace" for Gaza. With the US president as chair, the founding "Executive Board" will oversee the work of a committee of technocrats tasked with the temporary governance of G»»»

London: Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labour government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to move closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately set about repairing and rebuilding relations with the 27-member bloc afte»»»

Syria's army has seized swathes of the country's north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade. The government appeared to be extending its grip on Kurdish-run areas after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree declaring Kurdish a »»»

Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labor government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to move closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately set about repairing and rebuilding relations with the 27-member bloc after winning»»»

Hezbollah reiterated on Saturday its rejection of attempts to disarm it days after the government vowed to kick off the second phase of the plan to impose state monopoly over arms. The first phase called for limiting weapons to the state south of the Litani River and the second phase covers regions»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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: 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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump's apparently coercive threat to force Western allies not to oppose his proposed annexation of Greenland, or face further damage to their trade with the US, is without both parallel and precedent. We've had some unusual and unexpected economic threats from President Trump o»»»

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he cannot promise that the US will remain in the bloc in a recent interview with Der Spiegel. He added that European countries must take Washington seriously when it says it wants to take over Greenland. US President Donald Trump has recently »»»

In the year since US President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term, he has brought with him significant global shifts. Like many countries, Canada - America's closest neighbour to the north - has felt the impact and seen a change in the long-standing relationship with its close securit»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (KUNA) - The White House issued a statement on Friday outlining President Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and the lineup of the newly-established Board of Peace which take charge of implementing the plan.Following is the test of the statement.Yesterday, Presid»»»

A threat by President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland has drawn condemnation from European leaders. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was "completely wrong" while French President Emmanuel Macron called it "unacceptable".»»»

QNA Jeddah Qatar took part in the technical preparatory meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah.First Secretary at the Office of the Special Envoy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Khalid Abdulaziz Al Khalif»»»

Prime Minister of Canada Dr. Mark Carney arrived in Doha on Saturday on a state visit. The PM and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Engineer Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE K»»»

QNA Amman Preparatory meetings for the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee commenced in Amman on Saturday. The Qatari side to the meetings was headed by Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Nayef bin Abdullah Al Emadi, while the Jord»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Saturday received phone calls from his Arab and foreign counterparts. The Saudi Foreign Minister discussed with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ay»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump sent a message to his Egyptian counterpart Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on Friday where he stated that resolving the dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was "at the very top" of his agenda."I thank you f»»»

Thousands of people in Greenland and Denmark have protested against plans by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland - an autonomous Danish territory. Demonstrations were held in Danish cities including the capital, Copenhagen, as well as in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. The rallies coincide »»»

Federal officers cannot use crowd-dispersal tools against peaceful protesters or pull over and detain those in vehicles who are not interfering with law enforcement, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»

US President Donald Trump has insisted that the decision to refrain from bombing Iran was his own and not influenced by any third countries. Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against the Islamic Republic amid ongoing violent protests in Iran. Unrest erupted throughout the country in l»»»

Berlin, Jan. 17 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr held Saturday a series of high-level meetings in Berlin on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, focusing on food security and international cooperation in the agricultural sector. During the forum, Badr met»»»

Since October 2025, Bulgarian authorities have carried out 66 inspections of large combustion plants, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said on Nova TV here on Saturday. The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Stara Zagora (South Bulgaria) conducted 30 inspect»»»

Atanas Atanassov, chairman of the Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, which is part of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition, told Bulgarian National TV here on Saturday that according to the Constitution, the President must consult with parliamentary parties on the»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the national session marking the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity, reflecting on the nation’s strength and unity following the 2022 terrorist attack. Also In This Package UAE President pledges stability on Day of Solidarity Sh»»»

Casablanca, Morocco: Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that »»»

President Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO nations that sent troops to Greenland, which he said needs to become part of the United States to stop from being controlled by China or Russia. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Eight NATO member nations will be subject»»»

Abu Dhabi: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, welcomed the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, as well as the formal establishment of the Palestinian National Committee to administer the Gaza Strip, as a temporary transitional body form»»»

ANKARA (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inviting him to become a member of the Gaza Peace Council, the administration of the Turkish leader said on Saturday. "On January 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump, as the founding chairman of»»»

The European Union is reportedly under pressure to appoint a special envoy to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite media reports naming Alexander Stubb as a candidate, citing his familiarity with Russia, the Finnish president’s actions and rhetoric make him a non-starte»»»

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 »»»

Jeddah: Qatar took part in the technical preparatory meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah. Representing Qatar at the meeting was First Secretary at the Office of the Special Envoy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs»»»

Bulgaria is approaching a period of political uncertainty as early elections are set to take place, with the main questions now focused on the exact dates for voting and who will serve as the acting prime minister. The political climate is tense, with parties trading accusations and criticisms as t»»»

Tbilisi: Georgia's Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Maka Botchorishvili, met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Georgia HE Ali Youssef Abdulrahman Al Mulla. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries.»»»