Trump cancels tariff threat, says NATO's Rutte agreed to Greenland deal 'framework'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations for their opposition to his ambitions for US ownership of Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte on the Danish autonomous territory’s future. H»»»
Trump chides Carney after Canadian PM delivers rousing speech on global order 'rupture' at Davos
Donald Trump chided Mark Carney in a speech in Davos on Wednesday after the Canadian prime minister delivered a rousing address on a "rupture" in the international rules-based order. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports from Ottawa.»»»
Trump drops tariffs threat over Greenland after Nato talks
President Donald Trump has said he no longer plans to impose tariffs on European countries that had opposed his ambitions for the US to acquire Greenland. In a social media post, Trump said his decision followed a "very productive meeting" with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte. "This solution, if »»»
Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack
From the outside, the vacant shop on the corner of a busy avenue in central Sydney looks abandoned. Plastic sheeting is taped across all the windows and there's a large padlock hanging on the door handle. Step inside, though, and you're greeted by cuddly toys, candles, trinkets and messages of hope»»»
Former Sudanese PM Hamdok speaks on FRANCE 24
Sudan's army has reportedly received and is considering a new proposal from the United States and Saudi Arabia for a truce with its rival paramilitary. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. He says that the latest proposal is 'the light at the end of the»»»
‘Police Academy affirms ability to supply security agencies with distinguished national talent’
QNA Doha Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police Academy, Dr Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, affirmed that, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the Police Academy continues to fulfil its national mission of preparing highly qualified officers throu»»»
Minister of Finance takes part in Bloomberg Dialogue Session on sidelines of WEF
QNA Davos Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a high-level dialogue session organized by Bloomberg under the title “The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power, and the Middle East”, as part of its interview series, held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in»»»
Minister appoints members of Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee. The decision stipulates the formation of the committee, chaired by Amer Saeed Al Ghafri, assistant unders»»»
PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, on the margin of the World Economic Forum 2026 on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bila»»»
QatarDebate to convene over 100 young leaders at Gulf summit
Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation, is set to host the latest edition of the Mutual Dialogue Summit on January 25 and 26 at Msheireb Museums, Doha. The summit will bring together a distinguished group of more than 100 talented youth and experts from the Gulf C»»»
Cabinet approves GCC-NZ Free Trade Agreement
The preparation of the two drafts comes in line with the Ministry of Justice’s strategy aimed at developing the justice system and encouraging alternative methods of dispute resolution and enhancing their efficiency, by supporting the arbitration profession and facilitating its procedures, in a way»»»
Deputy PM meets high-ranking officials at DIMDEX
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani held several bilateral meetings with high-ranking international officials on the margins of the third day of the 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition an»»»
UK Prime Minister stands firm on Greenland
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will not yield to U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure over Greenland, following Trump's criticism of the UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands deal. Starmer noted that Trump had previously supported the agreement but later attacked it to pressure the UK »»»
Trump takes aim at Carney, Macron and a 'repetitive' Swiss leader
Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos was mostly focused on the strength of the American economy and his desire to acquire Greenland, but the US president also dedicated parts of his address to making his thoughts about other world leaders known. Prime Minister Mark Carney of C»»»
State Street and QNB Group sign strategic agreement to launch new custody servicing model
Davos: State Street Corporation and QNB Group today at the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. Under this co-operation agreement, State Street and QNB Group have agreed to collaborate, with service agreements to be finalized»»»
There’s one way the EU could resist Trump’s US. But it won’t
Watching Trump toy with the EU over his vows to seize Greenland is infuriating in the same way that a friend keeps calling you nonstop to describe her nutcase live-in partner, without actually doing anything about it. Know what unnerves a bully? Unpredictability. Bullies love predictable victims. A»»»
What Will Lebanon’s Government Do in Face of Israeli Barbarism? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe What Will Lebanon’s Government Do in Face of Israeli Barbarism? 21-01-2026 21:59 PM Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited i»»»
Analysis: As Middle East shifts, Lebanon tries to push back on Iran - UPI.com
Firefighters work at the site after an Israeli strike on Al-Khiyam, in the Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon, on January 3. The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least three people were injured in the strike that was targeting Hezbollah in the area. Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. 21 (UPI) -»»»
Syria, Turkey discuss expanding investments and production partnerships
Damascus, Jan.21 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Wednesday with Turkish Ambassador to Syria Nuh Yilmaz to discuss ways of boosting economic cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on expanding direct investments and establishing joint production partnership»»»
Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
I'm in the room, and have just seen President Trump enter and it's fair to say he got a good welcome from the crowd, certainly at the beginning. A standing ovation. On top of that, there was an astonishing scrum to try to get in, with many turned away - even heads of state. And the security was unb»»»
Position of the CAA on the Draft Law on the Foreign Service Submitted by the MEFA to Parliament
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors (CAA) has learned that the new draft law on the Foreign Service, prepared approximately two years ago by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA), has once again been submitted to the Albanian Parliament for review by the relevant committees and subsequ»»»
France calls for NATO drills in Greenland amid Trump takeover threats – media
France has requested a NATO exercise in Greenland in a bid to stave off US leader Donald Trump’s ramped-up effort to acquire the island, French media reported on Wednesday, citing President Emmanuel Macron’s office. Trump has long sought to take control of the autonomous Danish Arctic territory, ci»»»
EU needs another ‘coalition of the willing’ to defend itself – Spanish FM
Spain has called for the creation of a European “coalition of the willing” to defend the continent, framing the proposal as a necessary step toward strategic sovereignty amid a historic rift with the US. In an interview with Der Spiegel published on Tuesday, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Alb»»»
Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German," President Donald Trump told his audience at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday. He may well have forgotten German is the most widely spoken of the four official languages in Switzerland. Many people – from Brussels to Berlin»»»
Saudi Infrastructure Fund Announces $1.2 Bln ‘HUMAIN’ Financing in Davos
Saudi Arabia sharpened its push into artificial intelligence infrastructure on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the National Infrastructure Fund, known as Infra, unveiled a framework agreement for up to $1.2 billion in strategic financing with HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund-»»»
Socialists Seek Fast-Track Approval of Albania’s Accession to Peace Board
The ruling Socialist Party has requested an extraordinary session of parliament on Thursday to approve, under an accelerated procedure, a draft law ratifying an international agreement. The request concerns the draft law on the ratification of the agreement for the accession of the Republic of Alba»»»
Rama Accuses SPAK of Failing to Deliver Justice in Jan. 21 Killings
Prime Minister Edi Rama accused Albania’s Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) of failing for years to address the January 21, 2011 killings, saying the case was effectively ignored despite being widely described as a state crime. Speaking at a conference attended by relatives of the victi»»»
Trump vows to ‘get back on track’ Nile dam deal in meeting with Al-Sisi
US President Donald Trump pledged to resume mediation of the long-standing dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Wednesday. He described the project as a “dangerous” issue that has effecti»»»
Madbouly says Egypt has paid $5bn of arrears to foreign oil partners
Egypt has paid approximately $5bn of outstanding arrears to foreign partners in the petroleum sector and remains committed to settling regular monthly invoices, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday. Speaking during a weekly cabinet meeting at the government headquarters in the New Admi»»»
Trump Rules Out ‘Force’ Against Greenland but Demands Talks
US President Donald Trump for the first time ruled out using force to take Greenland as he addressed world leaders in Davos Wednesday, but demanded "immediate negotiations" to acquire the island from Denmark. Trump's quest to take control of Greenland from a NATO ally has deeply shaken the global o»»»
Saudi Arabia bans outdoor loudspeakers for prayers during Ramadan
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its ban on the use of outdoor loudspeakers for prayers throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Sheikh Abdullatif Al Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, confirmed that mosques will not be permitted to broadcast prayers through external speakers d»»»
Ben Ayed meets French Ambassador and Ministerial Delegate to Mediterranean
Tunis, Jan. 21 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, on Wednesday met with Nadia Hai, Ambassador and French Ministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean.The meeting reviewed...»»»
A US Shift Marked Kurdish-Led Forces’ Fall from Power in Syria
Two tumultuous weeks saw the fall from power in Syria of the Kurdish-led force that was once the main US partner there, as Washington shifts its backing to the country's nascent government. Analysts say the Syrian Democratic Forces miscalculated, taking a hard stance in negotiations with the new le»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Board of Peace in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic alignme»»»
Trump vows to “wipe Iran off the face of the earth” if assassination threats carried out
US President Donald Trump has said he issued “very strict” instructions for the United States to “wipe Iran off the face of the earth” if the country attempts to carry out threats to assassinate him. In an interview with News Nation to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration, a portion of wh»»»
Egypt’s fresh, processed agricultural exports hit $11.5bn in 2025: Minister
Egypt’s fresh and processed agricultural exports reached a record $11.5bn in 2025, according to Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, underscoring the sector’s growing contribution to the national economy. Agricultural exports accounted for nearly 24% of Egypt’s total exports, »»»
Irrigation Minister orders updated readiness plans ahead of peak summer water demand
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, has directed the ministry’s agencies to update preparedness plans for the 2026 peak summer water demand season, stressing the need for full operational readiness of irrigation and drainage systems and the use of modern monitoring tec»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia has written to US in support of NIS licence extension request
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday the Serbian government had sent a letter to the US administration in support of a request for an extension of an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS, as well as a potential transaction betw»»»
From culture to leisure: Saudi tourism sets record numbers in 2025
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector posted record-breaking performance in 2025, welcoming more than 122 million domestic and international visitors and generating around SR300 billion in spending, according to preliminary estimates released by the Ministry of Tourism. The figures represent a 5 per»»»
Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ Shades Charm Internet as Leaders Wrangle Over Greenland
French President Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses have caught the eye, with social media users debating his choice of a "Top Gun" look as he criticized US President Donald Trump over Greenland during his speech in Davos. As he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resor»»»
Seven nations unite to join Trump-led Gaza Peace Council in push to end humanitarian crisis
Dubai: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar have accepted an invitation to join the Gaza Peace Council formed by US President Donald Trump. The seven governments announced their acceptance in a joint statement on Wednesday. The move marks a significant diplomatic align»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Seeks Parliament Vote on Trump Peace Council Invite, Party Leader Peevski Says
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning parliamentary group urged President Rumen Radev on Wednesday to submit to the National Assembly an invitation for Bulgaria to join the Peace Council initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. MRF asks MPs to vote on the proposal and then for»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»
Tariff threat over Greenland risks spillover to Central and Southeast Europe
A fresh transatlantic trade confrontation triggered by US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland is raising concerns about economic fallout across the European Union, with Central and Southeast European member states likely to feel the impact in»»»