Mexican billionaire Slim consolidates Gulf of Mexico oil assets in $600mn Lukoil deal
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso will acquire complete ownership of two Gulf of Mexico oil fields after agreeing to purchase Russian company Lukoil's remaining stake in a transaction valued at $600mn. The cong»»»
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»»»
Prince Harry affirms his right to privacy during emotional testimony - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts of Justice after giving evidence in his trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Wednesday. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Prince Harry said his status as a member of Britain's royal family does not negate his right »»»
From golf to play Areas: What Riyadh’s new parks will offer
Dubai: Authorities in the Saudi capital have unveiled plans to develop two expansive public parks covering more than 310,000 square metres as part of a broader push to increase green spaces across the city. The Riyadh Region Municipality confirmed on Wednesday that the new developments will be situ»»»
Woman killed after car swept by floodwaters in Glyfada
A woman was killed in Glyfada, southern Athens, on Wednesday night after being struck by a car that was swept along by fast-moving floodwaters. The incident occurred on Kyrillou Methodiou Street, according to initial reports. The woman was reportedly carried by the floodwaters along with several ve»»»
Watch: Coyote swims to Alcatraz Island in first-ever documented case - UPI.com
Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A coyote caught on camera swimming to San Francisco's Alcatraz Island is believed to be the first of its species to visit the former prison, which is now a tourist attraction. Aidan Moore, a guest relations employee for Alcatraz City Cruises, said he was helping visitors disembark »»»
WOQOD net profit declines 1.17 percent in 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) (a Qatari public shareholding company) reported a 1.17 percent decline in net profit for 2025, reaching QR 1.04 billion, compared to QR 1.05 billion in 2024. In a statement published on the Qatar Stock Exchange on Wednesday, the company explained that earnings per sh»»»
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»»»
Record Snow, Ice, and Power Outages Expected as Winter Storm Hits US
New York: A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the »»»
Weather-related disruptions impact Athens
Severe weather sweeping across Greece since early Wednesday has caused widespread disruptions in Athens, including traffic chaos and power outages. Power outages, in some cases up to two hours long, were reported Wednesday evening in Pagrati, Moschato, Ano Glyfada, Ano Voula, Voula, Nikaia, Renti, »»»
Man sentenced to 18 years for fatal Hania crash
A court in Hania, Crete has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 18 years in prison, including a €10,000 fine, for a January 2025 traffic accident that claimed one life. A 21-year-old, Panagiotis Karatzis, following a collision on a main road, Souda Avenue, in the city. The prosecutor characterized the d»»»
Tunisia participates in trade fair to promote olive oil in Portugal
Tunis, Jan. 21 (TAP) - Tunisia participated for the first time in the Enotécnica and Olitécnica trade fair in Porto, Portugal’s economic capital, held from January 21–23, said the Tunisian embassy to Portugal.This participation that took place in...»»»
'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of US
New York: A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area stretching from Texas and the »»»
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»»»
Egyptian Gaza Relief Group Says Israeli Strike on Photographers Was Deliberate
The spokesperson for the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza, Mohamed Mansour, said Israel deliberately targeted three photojournalists while they were carrying out a humanitarian mission inside the Netzarim camp, an area located about six kilometers away from Israeli army forces. Mansour told Asharq»»»
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»»»
Coast guard officer pulled unconscious from sea in eastern Peloponnese
A coast guard officer was pulled unconscious from the sea at the harbor of Paralio Astros in the eastern Peloponnese on Wednesday after falling into the water while securing boats against gale-force winds, according to state broadcaster ERT. A wave of severe weather affecting Greece since early Wed»»»
Heavy rainfall disrupts metro and tram services in Athens
Severe rainfall has disrupted metro and tram services in Athens, forcing station closures and service changes across parts of the network. Athens Urban Rail Transport (STASY) said Moschato and Kallithea stations were temporarily out of service due to water ingress. As a result, Metro Line 1 is oper»»»
Qatar Tourism marks 2025 as year of global milestones, resilient growth
Doha: Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in December, a near 16 p»»»
Death toll from Spanish rail crash rises to 43
Madrid: The death toll from Sunday's rail crash near the town of Adamuz in the southern Spanish province of Cordoba has risen to 43 after another body was recovered from the wreckage on Wednesday, Spanish authorities confirmed. According to emergency services, a total of 68 people remain hospitaliz»»»
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-»»»
Ajman Transport Authority rolls out 260 initiatives during Year of Community
Ajman: Ajman Transport Authority implemented 260 initiatives over the past year as part of its annual plan aligned with the UAE’s Year of Community, underscoring its commitment to social cohesion, employee wellbeing and sustainable institutional development. The initiatives reflected the Authority’»»»
Canadian teen who died in Australia remembered for 'infectious laugh' and adventurous spirit
The family of a young Canadian backpacker who was found dead on an Australian beach this week are remembering her for "her infectious laugh and her kind spirit" - and her sense of adventure. Her father said in a Facebook post that he had supported his daughter taking the trip to Australia, knowing »»»
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's tariff threats over Greenland push EU to suspend trade vote - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos in Switzerland, on Wednesday. His threats to add more tariffs to the EU over Greenland have prompted the EU to suspend the vote to approve the trade agreement reached last summer. Photo by Benedikt von Loebell/Wor»»»
NHRC, QSFA sign MoU of cooperation
Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the Qatar Sports For All (QSFA) Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two parties across a number of fields, contributing to the achievement of shared objectives, and promoting and »»»
Death toll from Spanish rail crash rises to 43
Madrid: The death toll from Sunday's rail crash near the town of Adamuz in the southern Spanish province of Cordoba has risen to 43 after another body was recovered from the wreckage on Wednesday, Spanish authorities confirmed. According to emergency services, a total of 68 people remain hospitaliz»»»
Katara opens event on Arabic Calligraphy in Tunisia
Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village on Wednesday opened the event on Arabic Calligraphy in Tunisia at its premises. The opening ceremony was attended by Katara Deputy General Manager Saif Saad Al Dosari, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the State of Qatar Farhad Khalif, a host of Ex»»»
Eight nations join US-led Board of Peace to support Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar welcome the invitation extended to the»»»
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»»»
ETA launches mobile app for electronic payment of real estate transaction tax
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) has launched a new mobile application that allows taxpayers to pay real estate transaction tax electronically and obtain tax clearance certificates in a fast and convenient manner, according to Rasha Abdel Aal, the ETA chairperson. Speaking at a meeting organised by»»»
Tête à tête - 'Khamenei is scared of Trump,' exiled Iranian activist Masih Alinejad says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iranian women's rights activist and journalist Masih Alinejad said Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "is scared of" US President Donald Trump and called for the Iranian leader's targeted killing. "Kill Ali Khamenei the way that you kill[ed] Qassem Soleiman»»»
Peru interim president Jose Jeri faces fiscal probe 100 days into job - UPI.com
Peru interim President Jose Jeri has come under scrutiny amid suspicions that he may have sought to favor a businessman of Chinese origin in award contracts without a public bidding process. Photo by Vicente Costales/EPA Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Peru's interim president, Jose Jeri, is facing a preliminary »»»
Rainy Wednesday night
Tunis, Jan 21 (TAP)- The weather Wednesday night will be partly very cloudy, with locally scattered rainfall in the north and south, temporarily thunderous in the far north-west, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will...»»»
Legal Affairs Committee Backs Election Code Amendments Introducing Optical Ballot Scanners amid Opposition Criticism
Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs endorsed at second reading draft Election Code amendments introducing optical devices for scanning paper ballots, after a sitting that lasted more than 13 hours and ended in the early hours on Wednesday. The committee rejected a BSP – Unite»»»
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»»»
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blames ‘Israel’ for its attacks on South Lebanon: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blames ‘Israel’ for its attacks on South Lebanon: statement 21-01-2026 19:43 PM Latest News Urgent News Leba»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (January 22- 24, 2026)
From flavour-packed food festivals and family-friendly outdoor attractions to live music and high-energy sporting events and defence events, Qatar’s weekend calendar continues to deliver memorable days for everyone. Several popular events are carrying on into the weekend, while new events are set t»»»
Israel Launches Wave of Fresh Strikes on Lebanon
Israel launched fresh strikes on what it said were Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon after raids earlier Wednesday killed two people, the latest violence despite a year-old ceasefire with the group. The state-run National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids on buildings in several so»»»
Macron tells Europe not to submit to US
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations not to accept a new global order ruled by those with the “bigger stick,” amid rising tensions with US President Donald Trump over his push to acquire Greenland. Trump has warned that he’ll take the Danish overseas territory the “easy w»»»
Remains of 14,400-year-old wolf pups may reveal the true cause of the extinction of woolly rhinoceros
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The ultimate 2026 wellness hack for expats in Budapest: it happens in the clinic
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Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook
US President Donald Trump faced a setback at America's top court on Wednesday over his unprecedented move to fire a central bank governor. Justices questioned why they should speed through a decision with potentially major implications for central bank independence and the wider economy. Trump in A»»»
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...»»»
Syria’s Rifaat Al-Assad, ‘Butcher of Hama’, Dies Aged 88, Say Sources
Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad and dubbed the "Butcher of Hama" for suppressing an uprising in the 1980s, has died aged 88, two sources close to the family said Wednesday. Once a pillar of the Assad family's dynastic rule, Rifaat "died after suffering from influenza »»»