BBC 3m

Trump doubles down on Greenland, saying there is 'no going back'

US president Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to take control of Greenland, saying on social media that there is "no going back" and that "Greenland is imperative". During a news conference at the White House, Trump was asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland and replied»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Saudi Arabia: Ramadan rules set for mosques

Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has issued a comprehensive set of directives to prepare mosques nationwide for the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing regulations governing mosque staff and outlining measures aimed at improving services for»»»

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Gulf News 15m

17 recruitment offices penalised over violating rules

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has penalised 17 recruitment offices for violating labour regulations, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of the sector and safeguarding the rights of all parties involved. The action followed a series of inspections cond»»»

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UPI 2h

Mexico transfers 37 alleged cartel members to the U.S. - UPI.com

Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said Mexico flew 37 alleged drug cartel members and leaders to the United States on Tuesday to face federal charges. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Mexican officials have sent another 37 alleged drug cartel members to the United States»»»

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Gulf News 2h

World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that the US‑led global system of governance is enduring "a rupture," defined by great power competition and a "fading" rules‑based order. Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before»»»

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BBC 3h

Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror

Muhammed Amin is beside himself with grief and despair. His brother, Naveed Memon, was inside Gul Plaza when a massive fire ripped through the densely-packed shopping centre in Pakistan's commercial capital, Karachi. Like dozens of others, he still hasn't been found. "What should I tell my mother w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?

US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by AFP. The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear t»»»

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BBC 3h

Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged online scam operations as part of a wider effort to tackle organised online fraud. Kuong Li, a 50-year-old Cambodian national, was charged with illegal recruitment for exploitation, agg»»»

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BBC 3h

Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced

There is little question that the man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 will be convicted when the court delivers its verdict – Tetsuya Yamagami himself pleaded guilty to the crime at the trial's opening last year. The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday but wh»»»

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Gulf News 3h

One dead, four seriously injured in train accident near Barcelona: rescuers

One person died and four were seriously injured after a train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, firefighters said, Spain's second deadly rail accident in days. "There are four seriously injured and one person who has passed away," a spokesman for the fire servi»»»

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France24 4h

Fans flood Dakar streets for Senegal’s jubilant AFCON victory parade

The streets of Dakar were packed with thousands of Senegal football fans on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga held a parade to celebrate their victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. The win marked Senegal's second title, after their 2022 victory over Egypt in Camer»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings at DIMDEX 2026

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani held a number of bilateral meetings with several ranking international officials on the sidelines of the second day of the 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Deputy PM, defence minister of Mauritius discuss ties, sign pact

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Mauritanian Minister of Defence, Pensioners’ Affairs and Son of Martyrs Hanana Ould Sidi, on the sidelines of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

ME Naval Commanders Conference explores defence diplomacy and security challenges

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ninth edition of the DIMDEX 2026, the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened on Tuesday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts, and academics to address key issues shaping the future of maritime secu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Deputy PM attends signing of agreements, tours pavilions

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani attended the signing of a number of agreements during the second day of DIMDEX 2026. The agreements included the signing of a trilateral agreement between Barzan Holdings, So»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PM

AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PMPresident Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Environment minister inaugurates Qatari National Centre for Houbara Breeding in Algeria’s El Bayadh

QNA Algiers Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the Qatari National Centre for Houbara Breeding in El Bayadh Province of Algeria, as part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and in support of joint efforts to pr»»»

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UPI 5h

Trump: 'You'll find out' how far he'll go to take Greenland - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during the White House press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Tuesday. Trump discussed Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration's accomplishments on the one-year anniversary of Trump»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

President Radev Tenders His Resignation to Constitutional Court, Politicians React

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev tendered his resignation to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. He is now awaiting the court’s ruling. In an address to the nation on Monday, Radev announced that he was resigning the presidency. He is the only Bulgarian president so far to have left office before t»»»

bta.bg
Sana 6h

Syrian government keen to achieve stability, build unified state – Ambassador Olabi

New York, Jan.20 (SANA) – Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, said that the Syrian government has granted the Syrian Democratic Forces a four-day deadline for internal consultations and the submission of a clear action plan, stressing that Syrian forces»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Russian Interior Minister in Cuba, which faces pressure from Trump

Havana: Russia's Interior Minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev began a visit to ally Cuba Tuesday, at a time when Washington is ramping up pressure on the communist island US President Donald Trump has said "is ready to fall." Trump this month warned Havana to "make a deal," the nature of which he did no»»»

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BBC 6h

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2

On day one, he put the world on notice. "Nothing will stand in our way," President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term. Did the world fail to take enough notice? Tucked »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets with UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Tuesday with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls HE Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the t»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Oman, Spain hold session of political consultations

Muscat: Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs at the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy discussed with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diego Martinez Belio, the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop cooperation in the areas »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Al Misnad, British special envoy discuss girls' education in conflict-affected areas

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has met with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to suppor»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Jordan Times 7h

Jordan, Japan Convene 8th dialogue on economic development policy

AMMAN — The Governments of Jordan and Japan held on Tuesday the eighth meeting of the Jordan–Japan Policy Dialogue on Economic Development.The dialogue was attended by Director General of the International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Hideo Ishizuki, officials from the J»»»

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Gulf News 7h

At Davos, leaders say optimism may be the world’s missing resource

Davos: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “A New Playbook for Leadership: Optimism as Strategy”, which brought together global thought leaders to examine how realistic optimism can be transformed from a sentiment into a strategic leadership capa»»»

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UPI 7h

Guatemala’s Congress OKs state of siege to respond to gang violence - UPI.com

Guatemala's minister of the interior, Marco Antonio Villeda presents a flag to the family member of a slain police officer at the Ministry of the Interior in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Monday. Guatemala is under a state of siege decreed by the government of President Bernardo Arevalo de Leon aft»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Global capital is shifting — Investopia explains why

Davos: For the first time, Investopia took part in the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos through “Investopia-Davos”, marked by a high-level panel discussion entitled: “Where Will Global Capital Move Next? Platforms, Policies, and Partnerships Shaping the New Economy.” The session was attended by A»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Trust, reputation and resilience: UAE’s message from Davos

Davos: The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level dialogue session that discussed the role of soft power in strengthening economic resilience and rebuilding trust in a world experiencing increasing volatility, as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The s»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Latifa bint Mohammed meets with Bahraini delegation participating in World Economic Forum in Davos

Davos: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with the Bahraini delegation participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Bahraini delegation was led by Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

President of Azerbaijan meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Davos: The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HE Ilham Aliyev met with Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Tuesday in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026. During the meeting, they discussed bilate»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 7h

Trust, reputation and resilience: UAE’s message from Davos

Davos: The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level dialogue session that discussed the role of soft power in strengthening economic resilience and rebuilding trust in a world experiencing increasing volatility, as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The s»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Why showing up matters: Trudeau on the UAE’s global impact

Dubai: Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has praised the UAE for its distinctive and increasingly influential approach to global engagement, saying the country has set itself apart by showing up not only with capital, but with commitment, partnership and long-term vision. Speaking on th»»»

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France24 7h

French PM Lecornu forces 2026 budget through parliament without a vote

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution on Tuesday to force part of his 2026 budget ​bill through the deeply divided lower house of parliament ‍without a vote. Opposition parties, including the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) and far-right Nationa»»»

france24.com
The Peninsula 8h

Qatar strongly condemns Israeli occupation authorities' initiation of demolitions inside UNRWA complex in occupied Jerusalem

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Tuesday strongly condemned the initiation by the Israeli occupation authorities, with the participation of the Minister of National Security, of demolition operations inside the complex of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Ne»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar working closely with US, Egypt and Turkiye to support the technocratic government in Gaza: PM

DAVOS: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts, restraint and wisdom in addressing the multiple crises facing the Middle East. In a Discussion Panel at the World »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar's commitment to Palestinians won't be affected by any Israeli stances: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari emphasised that the State of Qatar's commitment to the Palestinian people will not be affected by any media statements, polarisation, or political stances from a»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 8h

Carney says old world order 'is not coming back'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the "old order is not coming back" and urged fellow middle powers to come together in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said on Tuesday, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Velichie Files Complaint with Prosecution Service over Assault on Gotse Delchev Party Coordinator

The Velichie party has filed a complaint to the Gotse Delchev Prosecution Office, the Blagoevgrad Regional Prosecution Office, the acting Prosecutor General, the outgoing Interior Minister, and the outgoing Chair of the National Assembly in connection with an assault against Stanislav Zhulev – a me»»»

bta.bg
Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar strongly condemns Israel's commencement of demolition operations within UNRWA compound in occupied Jerusalem

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' commencement of demolition operations within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) compound in occupied Jerusalem, with the participation of the Minister of National »»»

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Al Majalla 8h

Egypt stiffens its resolve to stop Sudan fragmentation

Egypt’s reported airstrikes on a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) military supply convoy in Sudan on 9 January could mark a pivotal moment in Sudan’s civil war, moving its northern neighbour up a gear from cautious diplomacy to decisive action. According to some media reports, the strikes targeted a conv»»»

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France24 8h

French opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally party are both expected to file votes of no-con»»»

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France24 8h

UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns

The UK goverenment on Tuesday approved a 20,000-square-metre plot of land, known as Royal Mint Court, for China's new embassy in London. The decision has stoked heated controversy, mostly over national security concerns and the signal it could send, that Britain bows to economic pressure »»»

france24.com
Bulgarian News Agency 8h

BSP-United Left Happy with Their Participation in Governance, Declare Support for Leader Zafirov

The leaders of the parties in the BSP-United Left coalition on Tuesday gave high praise for the participation of the coalition’s representatives in the governance of the country and declared full support for BSP-United Left chair and Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Atanas Zafirov, who is Deputy Pr»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 8h

Saudi Crown Prince’s Directives Cut Riyadh Property Prices by 3%

Real estate prices in Saudi Arabia’s capital fell 3% in the final quarter of last year, reversing a 1% rise in the previous quarter, in a shift that highlights the on-the-ground impact of policy moves ordered by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to rein in s»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Vucic: OFAC response regarding operating licence for NIS due by Friday

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Davos a response to a request to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS was due "today, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow", and noted that he saw no reason for the l»»»

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TAP 9h

FM explores investment and partnership opportunities with Jordanian business leaders

Tunis, Jan 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a working session with the President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association and members of its executive board in Amman, Jordan.Ways to...»»»

BBC 9h

Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash

Sunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over a decade, has been a devastating tragedy for the country, with the loss of at least 42 lives. And amid the grief, many are asking what could have caused such a failure on one of Europe's most admired rail systems. The CIAF rail in»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism 20-01-2026 20:04 PM The Syrian presidency said on Tuesday that i»»»

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