'Dangerous downward spiral': Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by US President Donald Trump with rising tariffs for opposing his plans to annex Greenland hit back at the president, saying they "stand united" against Washington's threats. The European Council will call an extraordinary summit of European leaders to discuss »»»
Two high-speed trains derail in southern Spain, killing 21, leaving dozens injured - UPI.com
Relatives of victims arrive seeking information about the derailment at Huelva train station in Huelva, Spain, on Sunday. At least 21 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the derailment of two high-speed trains in the municipality of Adamuz in Cordoba. Photo by Alberto Diaz/EPA Jan»»»
$1 billion buys permanent seat on Trump’s Gaza peace board
$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited By CARA ANNA and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a new body of world leaders meant to ov»»»
Rain, dust and high winds forecast across the UAE
Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain unsettled through midweek, with fluctuating cloud cover, periods of light rain, strengthening winds and increasingly rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today, skies are expected to be partly cloudy to cl»»»
'Line has been crossed': European countries rally against US tariffs over Greenland
Brussels: The transatlantic rift over Greenland deepened remarkably on Sunday as Europe mounted a rare, unified rebuke to punitive tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. In the strongest coordinated response so far, the eight countries directly targeted by the proposed tariffs — Denmark, Fi»»»
South Africa flood kills at least 30: National disaster over severe weather declared
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: South Africa declared a national disaster Sunday over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country's north, damaged thousands of homes and washed away roads and bridges. The declaration was made by the head of the National Disaster Manageme»»»
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Apart from the snow and the temperature Greenland does not have much in common with the Swiss alps. But the fight for the future of the island looms over the gathering of world leaders and businesses at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week. Indeed the timing of Donald Trump's extraordinary thre»»»
Qatar, Libya and Italy witness signing of strategic partnership to expand Misrata port terminal
MISRATA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya HE Abdulhamid Mohammed Dbeibah; and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooper»»»
Qatar and Canada to elevate bilateral consultations to foreign ministers-level strategic dialogue
DOHA: A joint statement was issued on Sunday by the State of Qatar and Canada, on the occasion of the visit of Prime Minister of Canada HE Mark Carney to Doha. The statement reads as follow: Based on the close relations between the State of Qatar and Canada, and in response to a kind invitation fro»»»
US envoy shares Trump's invitation letter to PM Modi to join Gaza Peace Board
New Delhi: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, shared President Donald Trump's invitation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be a part of the Gaza Board of Peace. Trump sent a letter to Modi, which the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, shared on social media. Also Read: UAE welcomes second»»»
10 killed in high-speed train collision in Spain's Cordoba
Also In This Package Spain opens probe after cable theft halts trains Dramatic CCTV footage of Spain rail disaster Spain rail crash probe looks at train speed Footage shows Scotland rail lines under snow Madrid: At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after a high-speed train oper»»»
Swedish PM rejects US ‘blackmail’
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has denounced US tariff threats, calling them “blackmail” against his country and its allies. The comment comes in response to Washington hitting eight European NATO nations with import duties for opposing US President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire the Danis»»»
Gang members in Guatemala 7 seven police after prison crackdown: minister
Guatemala's interior minister accused gangs of killing seven police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison. The killings occurred in the Guatemalan capital and surrounding areas a day after gang-affiliated inmates took 46 people hos»»»
Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat
Sir Keir Starmer told Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday that it would be "wrong" to apply tariffs to allies opposing a US takeover of Greenland, No 10 has said. It is the first time the two leaders have spoken since the US president vowed to impose a 10% levy on goods imported from eight Europ»»»
10 killed, several critically injured after two high-speed trains derail in Spain
Dubai: Two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday evening near the town of Adamuz in southern Spain, killing at least 10 people, according to police. Both trains were en route to Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha station. The Civil Guard told Spain’s state broadcaster RTVE that several people were injured an»»»
Five dead after high-speed trains collide in Spain
At least five people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains derailed following a collision in southern Spain on Sunday evening. The accident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba, when a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid deraile»»»
Europe responds to tariff war launched by Trump over Greenland: What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has announced additional tariffs on eight European NATO members that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. A 10% levy is set to take effect on February 1, targeting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. The tariff is expected to r»»»
AMIR, CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER HOLD TALKS
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a session of official talks with Prime Minister of Canada Dr. Mark Carney at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. They discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop it across various fields, particularly in the areas»»»
Pakistani Prime Minister receives invitation from US President to join Gaza Peace Council
Islamabad: The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif received an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza Peace Council, which was formed as part of the second phase of the ceasefire process in the Gaza Strip. Pakistani Foreign Min»»»
CANADIAN PM MEETS WITH HEALTH MINISTER
Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney met with Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them in health. (TNN)»»»
AL MURAIKHI MEETS LEBANESE AMBASSADOR
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Lebanon to Qatar HE Bilal Kabalan on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. (QNA)»»»
Interior minister attends certificate-award ceremony of 8th batch of officer cadets at Police College
QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, attended the certificate-award ceremony for the 8th batch of officer cadets at the Police College on Sunda»»»
Amir, Prime Minister of Canada commit to deepening bilateral engagement and economic cooperation: joint statement
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and His Excellency Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, met Sunday in Doha to elevate bilateral ties and set clear priorities for increasing trade and investment. The meeting comes in the context of Prime Minister Carney’s visit t»»»
Jordan King, PM review bilateral cooperation
HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Amman on Sunday. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed His Highn»»»
PM discusses bilateral relations with Jordanian counterpart, deputy PM
QNA Amman Prime Minister of Jordan Dr. Jaafar Hassan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Amman on Sunday. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign »»»
PM, Jordan deputy PM co-chair joint session of higher panel
QNA Amman Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr Ayman Safadi co-chaired the meetings of the 5th session of the Qatari-Jorda»»»
Trump sets $1B fee to join 'Board of Peace' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, pictured Friday at the White House before boarding Marine One en route to Palm Beach, announced that his "Board of Peace" carries a $1 billion price tag for a seat at the table. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Membership to President Donald Trump's »»»
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
Brussels: European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk. Several European countries including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory said they "stand united"»»»
Canada's Prime Minister meets Minister of Public Health
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr. Mark Carney, who is visiting the country, met on Sunday with Qatar Minister of Public Health, HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them in health field»»»
EGP 10.05bn injected into national veal project in 2025: Official
Tarek Soliman, Head of the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector within Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said that approvals were granted in 2025 to disburse EGP 1.06bn to 1,122 beneficiaries for the breeding and fattening of 12,438 heads of livestock under the National Veal»»»
Housing minister orders fast-tracked completion of New Capital’s Business District
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny held a regular meeting to review progress on the Central Business District (CBD) project in the New Administrative Capital, as well as the Downtown Towers and Lagoons project in New Alamein City. At the outset of the meeting, E»»»
Egypt promotes private sector partnership to accelerate textile, garment industry development
Egypt’s Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, Mohamed El-Shimy, held a meeting with representatives from the Ready-Made Garments and Home Textiles Chamber, the Textile Industries Chamber, and the Apparel Export Council to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with companies affiliated to the Hold»»»
Egypt, South Korea sign joint statement on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Egypt and South Korea have taken a major step to deepen economic cooperation, with Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, and Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Resources, signing a joint statement on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreeme»»»
Kemet, TBEA sign MoU to establish Egypt’s first inverter manufacturing plant
Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, witnessed—at the conclusion of his official visit to China—the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Egyptian company Kemet and China’s TBEA. The agreement covers cooperation in renewable energy, the transfer and localisa»»»
Minister of Interior meets Canada's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Security Committee, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, met on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, HE Anita Anand, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting di»»»
Putin attempting knockout blow by freezing Ukraine into submission
Over the last week, Russia has launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles against not just Ukraine’s generating capacity, half of which has already been destroyed, but against the power grid that distributes what power is still produced. »»»
Putin attempting knockout blow by freezing Ukraine into submission
Over the last week, Russia has launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles against not just Ukraine’s generating capacity, half of which has already been destroyed, but against the power grid that distributes what power is still produced. »»»
Abu Dhabi lights up iconic landmarks to mark Year of the Family
Abu Dhabi’s most prominent landmarks were illuminated on Sunday evening to mark the official launch of the Year of the Family, a national initiative that celebrates the values of family cohesion and social solidarity that define Emirati society. The visual tributes coincided with the official launc»»»
New People, New Parties Always Emerge during Elections and That Shouldn't Be a Problem - TISP Floor Leader Yordanov
There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told Bulgarian National TV here on Sunday evening that the appearance of new people and new parties in elections should not be a problem for anyone. He noted that political life is not static, which he considers a positive thing, and added »»»
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
BRUSSELS: European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk. Several European countries - including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory - said they "stand uni»»»
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus push for GREGY energy link and Gaza reconstruction
Egypt and its Mediterranean allies, Greece and Cyprus, have moved to accelerate the GREGY electrical interconnection project and coordinated on a roadmap for Gaza’s reconstruction, including support for a technocratic committee to manage the territory. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty annou»»»
Outgoing Deputy PM Grozdan Karadjov: Cabinet's Resignation Reflects Government Acknowledging Public Concerns
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov stated that the ruling majority has acknowledged its mistake, and that submitting its resignation is a dignified way of showing that it has listened to the voice of the people. He made the remarks on bTV Su»»»
'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says "Europe won't be blackmailed", as she and other European leaders continue to weigh their response to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies - Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,»»»
Bulgaria’s Postal Service Smoothly Handles Lev-to-Euro Exchange, Says Outgoing Deputy PM Karadjov
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov stated that Bulgarian Posts are handling the exchange of leva to euro flawlessly so far, particularly in remote areas without bank branches. Speaking to bTV’s here on Sunday, he noted that postal security has been reinforced and»»»
Interior minister, Canada's FM discuss cooperation in security fields
DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya'- Chairman of the Security Committee HESheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada HE Anita Anand, and her accompanying delegation. During the meeting, a number of »»»
Prime Minister, Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister co-chair Joint Higher Committee's 5th session
Amman: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi co-chaired the meetings of the 5th session of the Qatari-Jord»»»
Prime minister, Jordanian deputy PM chair Joint Higher Committee meetings
AMMAN: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HEDr Ayman Safadi chaired the meetings of the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordani»»»
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting with his top advisers to discuss Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, after it revealed the US did not include Israel in talks to do with its creation. Netanyahu's office said it was "not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary»»»
World Markets Face Fresh Jolt as Trump Vows Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland
Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on eight European nations until the US is allowed to buy Greenland. Trump said he would impose an additional 10% import tariffs from February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, »»»
Video Shows Fires in Palestinian Village in West Bank During Israeli Settler Attack
Israeli settlers rampaged through a Palestinian village in the West Bank, setting fire to a series of structures, according to security camera footage obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday, in an overnight onslaught that has become a common phenomenon in the occupied territory. In the video, t»»»