It was an unlikely romance: he was a Venezuelan revolutionary and she was a shoemaker's daughter from rural East Yorkshire. But together, Francisco de Miranda and Sarah Andrews helped pave the way for South American independence. After the US said the president of Venezuela was captured during an o»»»

Ukraine's foreign minister called ​on Tuesday for urgent support for Ukraine, including air defense and sanctions pressure ‌on ‌Russia, ‌saying ⁠Moscow's ​latest "barbaric ‌strike" was a wake-up call to world leaders gathering in Davos. "We ⁠need urgent additional ‌energy assistance, ‍air ‍defense »»»

Something in Europe has snapped. Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday, in his insistence that the US needs Greenland for national security reasons. Is he prepared to use force to seize it, journalists asked him? "No comment," said the president, sending chills down the spine of Greenland's anx»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and India have preliminary agreements on the purchase and localization of Russian-made passenger aircraft SJ-100, and negotiations on this matter are ongoing, Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Gennady Abramenkov told Sputnik on Tuesday. "There is a preliminary »»»

A Palestinian children's football club in the occupied West Bank faces imminent demolition despite an international campaign to save it. Its supporters say it provides a rare sporting opportunity for young Palestinian players. But Israel insists it's been built without the necessary permits. In thi»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Qatar, H E Oliver Owcza. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation relations between the two countr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of Defence Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Finland Janne Kuusela lead the Finnish Delegation representing the Finnish Minister of Defence, H E Antti Häkkänen, at Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026)»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria H E Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two sides d»»»

France is seeking to convene a meeting of G7 finance chiefs on Wednesday to discuss US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit European allies with additional tariffs for opposing his bid for Greenland. US President Donald Trump has on Truth Social published screenshots of a message purportedly from»»»

The draft budget for 2026 is to be published and approved by the Government in mid-February, and in the second half of the month it will be debated and voted on in Parliament, announced on Monday the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare."Today, together with colleagues from the governing coalition»»»

The prime-minister’ office hosted at Victoria Palace public debate on the margin of the draft of emergency ordinance of the government regarding the registration and obligations of employers of foreign workers, authorization and functioning of the employment agencies for foreign workers on the work»»»

Romania and the Republic of Moldova are intensifying their cooperation in the field of transport infrastructure, with an emphasis on accelerating joint projects aimed at strengthening connectivity between the two countries, informs a press release from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional De»»»

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta on Monday had a videoconference call with his Polish counterpart Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz to discuss the need to intensify strengthening NATO and EU's eastern flank.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), the two officials reiterated the excellent »»»

Romania's Defence Minister Raddu Miruta and Chief of Defence Gheorghita Vlad on Monday welcomed General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the U.S. European Command, to discuss the impact that hybrid warfare has on international security.According to the Romanian»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended the signing of several agreements on the sidelines of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). These included agreements betwee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are preparing to expand their understanding through study in China. Kingwell Ma and Zarrish Ahmed have received fully funded, one-year Mast»»»

Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate. The crash late on Sunday is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of tr»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will continue importing electricity in 2026 to cover the deficit. Deputy Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov announced at a meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction of the Zhogorku Kenesh du»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has issued a new rule increasing Saudisation requirements to 60 per cent across 18 marketing and sales professions, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced, in a move aimed at expanding employment opportunities for Saudi nationals. Also Read: Saudi Arabi»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Abdulhamid Mohammed Dbeibah; and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation o»»»

Political analysts broadly agree that President Rumen Radev’s resignation is a calculated step tied directly to his expected entry into electoral politics. According to Dimitar Ganev from Trend agency, the timing leaves no practical window for registering a new political party. Instead, Radev is ex»»»

The Regional Headquarters for Combating Influenza and Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in Burgas has proposed declaring a flu epidemic across the entire Burgas region, covering all 13 municipalities. Authorities point to the current incidence rates as justification for strict measures to control »»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) yesterday. The opening ceremony commenced with the national anthem, followed by a doc»»»

The government has not only fulfilled but significantly exceeded its pledge to preserve the real value of pensions, Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday. Minister Gulyás said that one of the many organisations linked to George Soro»»»

Prime Minister Orbán told local leaders that the 2026 parliamentary election will be decided not by political theatrics, but by organization, discipline, and voter mobilization, calling on mayors and municipal representatives to take personal responsibility for victory. Speaking at the National Mun»»»

Dubai: I’ve interviewed Oscar-winning music composer and one of India's biggest cultural exports AR Rahman several times over the past 19 years of my career, and if there’s one thing I can say with absolute certainty, it’s this: Rahman gives the most measured responses of any artist I’ve encountere»»»

Global risk appetite and competition among Indian states for capital set the backdrop as India’s Maharashtra government clinched record investment pledges at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 19, 2026. The opening day haul underscores investor interest in India’s manufacturing, infrastru»»»

US President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace,” two European officials said Monday. Trump's message to Jonas Gahr Stør»»»

On 8 January, during ongoing tensions in northern Syria, the Syrian army launched an operation against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhoods of Aleppo. Within 10 days, the army had secured victory, and a 14-point Ceasefire and Full Integra»»»

In the evolving geography of global energy investment, few Western majors have signalled as sustained an interest in Asia’s energy transition as Norway’s Equinor. Traditionally known for its roots on the North Sea, the partly state-owned firm has for more than a decade cultivated a foothold in East»»»

In the evolving geography of global energy investment, few Western majors have signalled as sustained an interest in Asia’s energy transition as Norway’s Equinor. Traditionally known for its roots on the North Sea, the partly state-owned firm has for more than a decade cultivated a foothold in East»»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are turning cooler and more unsettled today, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies over coastal and northern areas and a chance of light rainfall during the morning. Temperatures are easing slightly, particularly in western regions, while rising humidity overni»»»

At a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, members of the Zhogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading a financing agreement under One Health program to prevent pandemics, ensure the resilience of food systems, and promote healthy ecosystems in»»»

A screen grab from a video made available by the Spanish Civil Guard shows agents gathering evidence at the site of the wreckage where, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at least 40 people died after a high-speed train carrying more than 300 passengers derailed and collided with another train traveling »»»

Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate. The crash late on Sunday is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of tr»»»

As US President Donald Trump has escalated a standoff with Europe over his aggressive push to take control of Greenland — a move that is straining Nato unity and reviving fears of a transatlantic trade war. Trump has now linked his Greenland campaign to his failure to win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize»»»

Claude wasn't much of a talker, he barely moved, and never wore a costume to entice his audience - but on Sunday, hundreds gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the life and legacy of the city's beloved albino alligator. A New Orleans-style brass band, a gator-shaped eight-foot-long white sourdoug»»»

WASHINGTON: Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office. Also Read: Nato chief Rutte speaks with Trump over »»»

Renowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness. He came from a long line of wood carvers from the Yoruba people, and took the tradition from his birthplace of Osogbo in the country's south-west to the global art space. Ak»»»

Donald Trump warned he no longer feels obliged to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel prize, in a message published Monday, as the US president ramped up his campaign to take over Greenland. In an extraordinary text message sent to Norway's prime minister, Trump questioned Denma»»»

Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied discussed the country’s overall situation during his meeting on Monday at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.The Head of State reiterated that work is continuing without interruption...»»»

Also In This Package US launches deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria: Trump Bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis 'Merry Christmas': Trump launches strike in Nigeria Armed gangs kidnapped at least 163 Christian worshippers after storming two ch»»»

The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. A simi»»»

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden HE Ulf Kristersson met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Stockholm on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to »»»

QNA Stockholm Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm on Monday. Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and st»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are preparing to expand their understanding through study in China. Kingwell Ma and Zarrish Ahmed have received fully f»»»

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS ALGERIAN COUNTERPART Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries of Algeria Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid during his visit to Algeria. During the meeting, the two s»»»

MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS GERMAN AMBASSADOR Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries, a»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Monday met with Special Assistant to the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador in charge of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip Okubo Takeshi in Doha. Discussions duri»»»

QNA DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association (QSGA), HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Directors as part of regulating its operation and strength»»»