US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country. "China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of»»»

Plans to allow a “safe exit” for some Hamas leaders and activists from Gaza are faltering amid strict Israeli conditions and unresolved demands tied to the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement’s second phase, notably disarmament and the handover of control in the enclave to a technocratic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has strengthened its position in the global arena, climbing two places to rank 20th in Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index 2026, with a score of 54.9 out of 100. The advancement reflects the nation’s continued investment in diplomacy, infrastructure, and international engagem»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing its position as a regional leader in secure digital infrastructure and mission-critical connectivity, reflecting the country’s broader focus on resilience, innovation, and national security, said an official. On the sidelines of Doha International Maritime Defence »»»

Doha, Qatar: Britain’s Scott Brash maintained his outstanding run at Al Shaqab, claiming his second successive double with wins in the CSI5* and CSI3* Grand Prix events on the final day of H H The Father Amir’s Prix Tour 3 yesterday. Partnering with the 11-year-old mare Hello Mango, the World No. 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani-owned Barq Al Atam returned to winning form by clinching the Lehwaila Cup at the Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Barq Al Atam showed trademark toughness to capture the feature race, a Local Thoroughbred Handicap (50–70) for three-year-olds and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Roberto Firmino scored a brace, including a last-gasp winner, as Al Sadd edged Shabab Al Ahli 3-2 in a thrilling final to lift the Qatar-UAE Super Shield yesterday. The Wolves secured a much-needed victory for the home fans at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium after Al Gharafa and Al Duhail suf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market has demonstrated strong performance as 1,557 real estate transactions worth QR6.356bn were registered in the fourth quarter (October to December) of last year. Compared to the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 this shows an impressive surge of 72 percent annually a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Inshore weather until 6pm on Sunday will be partially cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain maybe thundery rain at times, dusty by afternoon, cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thundery rain, strong wind and poo»»»

Since its inception under American auspices, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has served as the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State's local partner and Washington’s chosen ground force. The current climate, however, suggests the SDF has become a liability to US strategy, particula»»»

Iraq's main Shiite alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, endorsed on Saturday former prime minister and powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki as the country's next premier. The nomination effectively guarantees Maliki, 75, the post that he last held more than a decade ago. The shrewd politician is »»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli forces killed two teenagers in a drone strike on Saturday, while the military said it eliminated two "terrorists" who planted an explosive device near troops. The civil defense agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority, said the drone »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of provoking protesters, claiming that the man, who was shot and killed of Friday, was armed and dangerous. A new wave of protests erupted in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday after a Border Patrol»»»

Top US envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, urging his government to move into the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East adviser, according to »»»

Taipei: An American climber took on Taiwan's tallest building on Sunday, without ropes or safety gear, in a daring feat that drew hundreds of spectators to the tower's base and many more online through a live Netflix broadcast. Alex Honnold, 40, has conquered some of the world's most intimidating r»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has ignored several Russian proposals aimed at advancing negotiations, said Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry. "Since July 2025, Kiev has still not responded to our proposals for a bilateral ceasefire monitoring and c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of Western military units on Ukrainian territory is unacceptable and will be classified as foreign intervention, said Alexey Polishchuk, Director of the Second CIS Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry. "The deployment of Western military units, warehouses, an»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Red Line metro services are currently disrupted between Al Qusais and Al Ittihad stations due to a technical malfunction. According to the RTA’s social media update, an alternative bus service has been arranged at the affected stations.»»»

At an anti-war rally in Kaposvár, Prime Minister Orbán issued a stark warning about Hungary’s future, arguing that foreign-driven agendas threaten to drag the country into war, raise household utility bills, and saddle it with crushing debt. “We are living in an age of danger,” he said, “there will»»»

Ajman Police General Headquarters have reiterated key safety and legal requirements for motorcycle riders across the emirate, stressing that compliance is essential to protect both riders and other road users. The awareness drive, launched under the theme “Towards a Safe Road for All Its Users,” ou»»»

President Donald Trump, right, on Saturday said he will place 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, makes a trade deal to import Chinese-made electric vehicles. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Canadian officials might ink a tr»»»

The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) on Saturday warned of light to moderate rainfall with active winds and thunderstorms affecting several governorates in the Makkah region, including Jeddah, Khulais, Al-Kamil, Rabigh, Adham, and Bahrah. The center said conditions may lead to reduced visibili»»»

Minneapolis: Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in his city. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outd»»»

American rock climber Alex Honnold climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment, thrilling spectators and drawing global attention. Cheering erupted from a gathered crowd as Honnold began ascending the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower, gripping horizontal metal »»»

A massive winter storm on Saturday dumped snow and freezing rain across New Mexico and Texas, moving northeast and threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, travel chaos, and bone-chilling cold. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that up to 240 million Americans could be aff»»»

A gas explosion sent fire racing through the top floors of a high-rise apartment building in New York City early Saturday, killing one person and injuring 14 others as temperatures plunged into the single digits overnight, authorities said. Firefighters responded shortly before 12:30 a.m. to the 17»»»

Federal immigration agents shot dead a man during an operation in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, as police chief Brian O’Hara described an "incredibly volatile scene" and urged residents to avoid the area amid protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Federal immi»»»

Federal agents fatally shot a second US citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, reigniting criticism over the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the city and increasing the risk of a US government shutdown next week. Victim identifiedThe victim, 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was kill»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for unsettled winter weather over the coming days, with cloud cover, light rain and gusty winds expected as a low-pressure system moves across the country, according to the latest forecast. Today, conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly over coastal, »»»

Dutch budget carrier Transavia has cancelled all flights to Dubai and suspended operations over Persian Gulf airspace due to geopolitical tensions in the region, the airline announced on January 24. "In connection with the»»»

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»

Dutch budget carrier Transavia has cancelled all flights to Dubai and suspended operations over Persian Gulf airspace due to geopolitical tensions in the region, the airline announced on January 24. "In connection with the»»»

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»

The first ever three-way negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the US, got underway in Abu Dhabi on January 24 to try and bring the war in Ukraine to an end. A lot of progress has been made in the last two months, but the talks remain stuck on the thorny problem of territorial concessions. »»»

The first ever three-way negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the US, got underway in Abu Dhabi on January 24 to try and bring the war in Ukraine to an end. A lot of progress has been made in the last two months, but the talks remain stuck on the thorny problem of territorial concessions. »»»

Shares in Prague-headquartered regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) rose strongly after its debut on the Amsterdam Euronext bourse on January 23, giving the company a market capitalisation of over €32bn as of 1pm local time. Trading also began on Prague’s unregulate»»»

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring importance of language as an instrument of influence for Russia as it struggles to retain»»»

A Ukrainian rescuer tends the site of a Russian strike on a private building in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine amid peace talks that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said were "constructive." Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope fo»»»

They're the injections helping some people shed pounds, but weight-loss drugs are also transforming the way people spend. About 1.6 million people in the UK used weight-loss jabs in 2024, the latest research from University College London suggests, with millions more saying they'd be interested in »»»

Dubai: Foreigners, for the first time, are allowed to buy property in Saudi Arabia from January 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in the Kingdom’s real estate policy in decades. The new law, approved in July 2025, permits non-Saudis to own property within designated zones, opening th»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- A landslide triggered by torrential rains on Indonesia's main island of Java killed at least eight people and left 82 others missing on Saturday, according to Indonesian authorities.Rescuers are still searching for scores of missing residents amid very tough field cir»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- A man, identified as Alex Pretti, 37, was fatally shot in the chest by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis city, Minnesota State, on Saturday.The victim, the third since the start of the anti-ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) protests in the city, succu»»»

RIYADH, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi on Saturday welcomed the UAE's hosting of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi.In a press statement, Al-Budaiwi underlined the UAE's valuable role in reaching a peaceful sol»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Saturday that robotic surgery has become a cornerstone of the surgical development system in Kuwait, given the improved control it offers, particularly in complex surgeries and oncology procedures.This came in a speech he d»»»

A US border patrol officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, is the second person to be shot dead by a federal agent in the city this month. The authorities have used tear gas to disperse protesters who have returned to the streets to protest against the op»»»

Darlene Regis Game on, Doha! Only a few days left before the Batang PBA Middle East tips off in Qatar, promising 3 days of thrilling basketball action from February 6 to 8, 2026. Officially endorsed by Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), this historic event »»»

Darlene Regis The Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs-Movement (OFIE-M) successfully conducted its Leadership Seminar 2026 on January 16, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, uniting officers, board members, and committee heads for an afternoon dedicated to learning, strategy, and collaborati»»»