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.»»»

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»»»

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) is facing a severe financial crisis and may run out of cash as early as February 2026. The company is reportedly losing several hundred million złoty each month, prompting Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, to warn that bankruptcy is a real scenario. Manage»»»

COPENHAGEN — Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.The bipartisan delegation, on a two-day trip to the Danis»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose tariffs on American trading partners that do not support his push to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with European allies and casting new uncertainty regarding NATO unity. At a White House event on Friday, the US president doubled down on hi»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US 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 vision »»»

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»»»

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

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»»»

AMMAN: Preparatory meetings for the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee began on Saturday in Amman. 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 Jordanian s»»»

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»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has set a clear target for municipal leaders, saying mayors must deliver 1,000 investments nationwide through the government’s “Mountain Package” program or risk being barred from running for re-election. He made the remarks during a meeting with mayors, one day after addres»»»

Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday of seizing control of parliament and undermining the justice system, calling on citizens to rise up in protests to overthrow the government. Speaking during an online address to his supporters, the head of the Democratic Par»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister of Canada, HE Dr. Mark Carney arrived in Doha, Saturday, on a state visit. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and the A»»»

CAIRO, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called on Saturday for expediting deployment of an international stability force in the Gaza Strip to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire.Speaking in a joint press conference with his Bosnian peer Elmedin Konakovic following th»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney has arrived in Doha on a state visit. The prime minister and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi and Ambassador of Canada to Qat»»»

A ban on the export of certain insulins, insulin analogues and some antibiotics has been extended, and an export ban on additional medicines, including anti-anemic drugs, has been introduced, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The order, issued by outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov and publi»»»

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»»»

DOHA: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada HE Francois-Philippe Champagne at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Doha. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored avenues for enhanced coop»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with the Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada, HE Francois-Philippe Champagne at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Doha. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored avenues »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: One reason for the Lebanese government’s weak performance is the absence of a foreign minister who represents national inter»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Sovereignty and liberation are the foundations of state-building, as affirmed in the ministerial statement and the president»»»

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has arrested a total of 75 online scam suspects in the latest crackdown on the cyber scams, said a press release from the Ad-Hoc Committee to Combat Online Scams on Saturday. They were apprehended on Friday during raids on a hotel and a guesthouse in the capital Phnom Penh for »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Foreign Minister Rajji is undermining civil peace by inciting sedition and trying to drag Lebanon into a civil war 17-01-202»»»

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has firmly rejected claims by former Finance Minister Asen Vassilev from "We Continue the Change" that Bulgaria’s inflation is driven by high household electricity prices. Speaking in Stara Zagora, Stankov said Vassilev’s statements were inaccurate and misleading, str»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»