BBC 22m

Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

With 1,500 troops reportedly on standby to deploy to Minnesota, tensions are rising in the state as protests continue against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. US officials say they are targeting the "worst of the worst" but critics warn migrants with no criminal record and US citizens are bein»»»

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BBC 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: Poor soil conditions lead to bad roads to Bicol?

Manila: Are bad roads to Bicol, south of Manila, caused by poor soil conditions? Blaming soil quality – or terrain – behind the notoriously backbreaking “Andaya Highway” is a copout, a senior official has said. “Masakit sa likod” (backbreaking), said Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) S»»»

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RT 1h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Passion by Design: Katharine Pooley on Craft, Commitment & Mentorship

Lani Rose R Dizon With over 23 years of experience in the design industry, Katharine Pooley is an award-winning interior designer who has designed private homes, castles, villas, hotels, chalets and yachts across the globe. She has won numerous awards including British Interior Designer of the Deca»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

‘Aiming for Growth in the New Year’

Lani Rose R Dizon A couple of weeks into the new year, many are probably still in the middle of their annual planning for 2026, while others might still be working on their vision boards or new year’s resolutions. The new year is always a good opportunity for new beginnings. Qatar Tribune spoke to »»»

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UPI 2h

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 »»»

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BBC 2h

EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

It's not yet a full year since European leaders buckled up for President Trump's second term, and now this rollercoaster ride feels it has reached its most dangerous turn yet. The occupant on the White House is dangling the threat of economic punishment over the heads of countries that are supporti»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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"»»»

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BNE 3h

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. »»»

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BNE 3h

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. »»»

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Gulf News 4h

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»»»

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Sana 4h

U.S. Special Envoy Thomas Barrack hails ceasefire, pledges backing for full integration

Damascus, Jan. 18 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy Thomas Barrack on Sunday expressed Washington’s welcome for the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s state institutions, noting that the accord “represents a pivotal turning point paving the way f»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Syrian government, SDF agree to immediate ceasefire

Damascus: The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed today, Sunday, on an immediate ceasefire across all fronts in Syria. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the agreement provides for a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire along all front lines and points of »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt’s property market remains stable with limited delivery delays: Real Estate Chamber

Tarek Shoukry, Chairperson of the Real Estate Development Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), said delays in the delivery of residential units remain limited and do not reflect the overall health of Egypt’s real estate market. Shoukry explained that delivery-related complaints a»»»

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Sputnik 5h

US' Greenland Move Could Erode NATO From Within, Analyst Warns

If the US were to take control of Greenland, Donald Trump would go down in history as one of the most significant American presidents — not only because of the sheer scale of US territorial expansion, but also because it would change the rules of the game in international relations, political scien»»»

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BBC 5h

Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes

The Syrian government has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), taking almost full control of the country, according to Syrian state media. The ceasefire ends nearly two weeks of fighting and forms part of a broader 14-point agreement that »»»

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BBC 5h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

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, »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

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»»»

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Jordan Times 6h

Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat

BRUSSELS — European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, with far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni urging Washington against making a "mistake".Trump has made no secret of his desire to seize the vast Arcti»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15

Wildfires burning out of control in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday. Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for 14 blazes burning for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions about 500 kilometers (300 miles»»»

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BBC 6h

Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as deadly wildfires menace cities

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions where deadly wildfires are raging. At least 16 people are confirmed dead in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, about 500km (300 miles) south of the capital Santiago. At least 20,000 have been evacuated. The most dangerous»»»

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RT 6h

Orban accuses EU of telling Russian reparations ‘fairy tales’

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Brussels and Western European governments of “squeezing everything” out of their taxpayers while feeding them soothing lies to keep funding Kiev’s futile war effort. In an interview with Kossuth Radio on Friday, Orban expressed astonishment at the E»»»

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France24 6h

Counterprotesters confront conservative influencer in Minneapolis

Hundreds of counterprotesters drowned out a far-right activist’s attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Saturday, as the governor’s office announced that National Guard troops were mobilised and ready to assist law enfor»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Iraq Announces Complete Withdrawal of US-Led Coalition from Federal Territory

Iraq said on Sunday US-led coalition forces had finished withdrawing from bases within the country's federal territory, which excludes the autonomous northern Kurdistan region. "We announce today... the completion of the evacuation of all military bases and leadership headquarters in the official f»»»

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Novinite 8h

Bulgaria Braces for Deep Freeze as Temperatures Drop to Minus 12 on Monday

Bulgaria will face another day of severe winter conditions on Monday, January 19, with persistently low temperatures across the country and hazardous cold prompting a yellow weather warning nationwide. Morning temperatures will be particularly harsh, dropping to between minus 12 and minus 7 degrees»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Iran Working on Security Agreement With Iraq - Foreign Minister

BAGHDAD (Sputnik) - Iran is working with Iraq on a joint security agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday at a press briefing with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who arrived in Tehran for a visit. "We are working to achieve a joint agreement on security issues with I»»»

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BBC 9h

A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out

Warning: This article contains themes you may find upsetting Gina Russo was watching a gig with her husband-to-be, Fred Crisostomi, one night in 2003 when she realised something wasn't right. Great White, an 80s hair-rock band, had opened their set with a thrash of guitar chords, as four large pyro»»»

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RT 9h

Dmitry Trenin: Russia and the EU drift toward an undeclared war

Experience shows that making predictions even a year ahead is risky. Events that later seem obvious can be invisible in advance. Yet trying to identify the main trends shaping world politics remains worthwhile. So, what will the international system look like in 2026? Ukraine: The war will not endA»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Who has been invited to be on Trump’s Gaza boards?

WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump’s administration has reached out to various figures around the world to sit on a so-called “Board of Peace” and related entities meant to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza. The White House said there would be a main board, chaired by Trump hi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Alternative for Bulgarian Revival Leader: Public Mood Suggests President Rumen Radev’s Personal Participation in Upcoming Elections

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat

Brussels, Belgium: European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, with far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni urging Washington against making a "mistake". Trump has made no secret of his desire to seize the v»»»

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Al Manar 10h

MP Fadlallah: “Surrender is Not in Our Vocabulary”

MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, affirmed that from a position of strength, presence, and concern for their country, they want it to remain united. They reject any attempt to incite strife, divide the country, or federalize it. He added that some in Lebanon are m»»»

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RT 10h

The EU has made a huge about-turn on Russia – did you notice?

Western European leaders who have spent the last four years flooding Ukraine with every tank, shell, and missile they could get their hands on came out this week in favor of diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. Was this week a turning point, or just a brief moment of sobriety on the cont»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Alternative for Bulgarian Revival Leader: Alternative for Bulgarian Revival Leader:

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Taking a cue from Labubus, retailers are embracing mystery shopping

Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, Elf Beauty, Michaels Cos. and the Miami Heat can make a bet: Spend some nominal amount of money to get merchandise worth much more. The catch? Shoppers don't know what they’re getting until they open the box - a phenomenon known as “mystery” or “blind” shoppi»»»

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