How much the US paid for Alaska in 1867, for the Philippines in 1898 and the Virgin Islands in 1916?
President Donald Trump has now abruptly dialled back his aggressive rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, dropping tariff threats against Denmark and Nato allies just days after escalating tensions at Davos. Also Read: Trump heads to Davos: 'No going back' on Greenland, says Europe will not 'push back t»»»
Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations
The Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Leonardo DiCaprio's politically-charged thriller One Battle After Another expected to lead the field. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia and The Secret Agent are also expected to perform strongly when the shortlists are announ»»»
California Gov Newsom says Trump administration blocked his Davos event
California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he was blocked from speaking at a World Economic Forum event in Davos and blamed the Trump administration. Newsom's office said on X that USA House, the official US pavilion at the global event, denied his entry to speak there on Wednesday despite being inv»»»
Federal appeals court okays ICE’s use of force against protesters - UPI.com
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled federal officers can use force against protesters as needed while enforcing immigration laws in Minnesota. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Federal law enforcement can use force while enforcing federal immigration laws in Minnesot»»»
How tiny Slovakia became a car making heavyweight
In a giant factory surrounded by mountains covered in snow, a lift lowers the steel bodies of cars onto the start of an assembly line. They've just been welded together by robots - there are 690 working in this factory. Next an army of human workers in red trousers and white t-shirts will transform»»»
8 reasons the world’s richest are moving to UAE
Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals who are choosing to relocate with the intention of settling, investing, and managing their family wealth in the UAE on a long-term basis. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Families a»»»
Trump says won't partake in emergency meeting on Greenland
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he intended to hold several meetings in the upcoming days to discuss the issue of Greenland, adding the meetings would not include the G-7 emergency meeting proposed by French President Emmanual Macron.Trump made the stat»»»
White House: Minor electrical issue forces Trump's plane to return, switch aircraft
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The White House announced Wednesday that a "minor" electrical malfunction forced the aircraft carrying US President Donald Trump to return to Maryland shortly after takeoff en route to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt »»»
Kuwait oil price down to USD 60.61 pb
KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down 12 cents to reach USD 60.61 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to USD 60.73 pb on Monday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).In global markets, Brent crude futures climbed 98 cents to USD 64.92 pb, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 9»»»
Acting finance min. stresses boosting Kuwait's int'l economic presence
DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem affirmed Wednesday Kuwait's keenness to enhance its presence at international economic forums.In a statement to KUNA on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) a»»»
Pres. Trump calls off plan for tariffs after deal with NATO on Greenland
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump announced that he would not proceed with the tariffs, that were scheduled to affect eight European countries as from February 1, after reaching a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Greenland.In a post on his T»»»
US CENTCOM to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Commander of the US Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper spoke with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday to brief him on CENTCOM's plan for "an orderly and secure transfer of up to 7,000 detainees," including members of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), from nort»»»
US imposes sanctions on six Palestinian aid orgs
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six Palestinian nonprofit organizations under the suspicion of having covert links with Hamas movement."Hamas's insidious practice of operating behind civilian organizations endangers»»»
Syrian army reports 11 martyrs from SDF attacks
AMMAN, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) organization attacked several sites of the regular troops, one day after reaching a ceasefire agreement.The attacks led to the martyrdom of 11 servicemembers and scores of injuries, the Syrian Arab News Agency SANA reported on Wednesday, ci»»»
Eight countries join Board of Peace for Gaza
RIYADH, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said the leaders of their countries welcomed US President Donald Trump's invitation for joining the Board of Peace for Gaza.The ministers announced, in a j»»»
Kuwait welcomes US President's invitation to join Board of Peace
KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's welcome of the invitation extended to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah by President Donald Trump President of the friendly United States of America to join the Board of Peace for Gaza.The Minis»»»
Toronto man fakes pilot badge to score hundreds of free flights, officials say
If Leonardo DiCaprio's Catch Me If You Can ever needed a sequel, prosecutors say real life may have already written one. A Canadian man, Dallas Pokornik, is accused of masquerading as both a pilot and a flight attendant, allegedly raking in hundreds of free flights over four years, US authorities s»»»
House committee okays Bill and Hillary Clinton contempt resolutions - UPI.com
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday approved contempt resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after they skipped deposition hearings. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The House Oversigh»»»
Trump cancels tariff threat, says NATO's Rutte agreed to Greenland deal 'framework'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations for their opposition to his ambitions for US ownership of Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte on the Danish autonomous territory’s future. H»»»
Europol disrupts multi-country criminal drug network bringing in billions in profits - UPI.com
Europol said the seized chemicals were enough to produce more than 330 tons of drugs including MDMA, amphetamine and cathinone. Photo courtesy of Europol Jan. 21 (UPI) -- European police announced Wednesday they dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs as part of a yearlong multi-country drug investigat»»»
Trump drops tariffs threat over Greenland after Nato talks
President Donald Trump has said he no longer plans to impose tariffs on European countries that had opposed his ambitions for the US to acquire Greenland. In a social media post, Trump said his decision followed a "very productive meeting" with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte. "This solution, if »»»
Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline
A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. It shows a red outline of a hand whose fingers were reworked, researchers say, to create a claw-like motif which indicates an early leap in symbolic imagination. The»»»
Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack
From the outside, the vacant shop on the corner of a busy avenue in central Sydney looks abandoned. Plastic sheeting is taped across all the windows and there's a large padlock hanging on the door handle. Step inside, though, and you're greeted by cuddly toys, candles, trinkets and messages of hope»»»
Former Sudanese PM Hamdok speaks on FRANCE 24
Sudan's army has reportedly received and is considering a new proposal from the United States and Saudi Arabia for a truce with its rival paramilitary. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. He says that the latest proposal is 'the light at the end of the»»»
'I am not a criminal': Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine hits back from hiding
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Wednesday insisted that he was "not a criminal" while still in hiding after escaping what he said was a police raid on his home ahead of last week's presidential election. The country's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba – and the son of re-elected Presi»»»
Le Pen admits "negligence" in EU fund embezzlement appeal trial
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was questioned for the second day as part of her appeal trial regarding accusations of embezzlement of EU funds by her party for several years. The morning started with Le Pen admitting "negligence", while the lawyer for the European Parliament in the afternoon»»»
ICE begins immigration law enforcement in Maine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine on Tuesday amid Operation Catch of the Day, and Maine officials said they are ready. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»
Lifer inmate fatally stabbed
An Albanian prisoner serving a life sentence was fatally stabbed Monday inside Korydallos Prison. The victim, known by the alias “Klodi,” was attacked in his third-wing cell by a Greek inmate who stabbed him twice. The victim had been convicted of a 2002 murder. While imprisoned, he escaped to Alba»»»
QAMO marks five years of empowering mothers in Qatar
QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its fifth anniversary, SHAGUN 5.0, at the Pullman Doha Hotel on October 11, 2025. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal in 2020, the community has grown into Qatar’s largest mothers’ network, connecting over 6,500 moms. The event, attended by more than 180 members, featured cultural p»»»
Venkappa Bhagavatula honoured at World Telugu conference
Renowned cultural exponent Sri Venkappa Bhagavatula was conferred with the prestigious Andhra Saraswatha Seva Puraskaram at the Third World Telugu Conference held on January 4, 2026. The award was presented by Tripura Governor Sri Nallu Indrasena Reddy during the three-day international event organ»»»
UP Pratham Welfare Associationhosts inaugural ceremony in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Uttar Pradesh Pratham Welfare Association (UPPWA), an Associate Organization of the ICBF under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Qatar, successfully hosted its inaugural ceremony on 16 January 2026 at Kanjani Hall, IICC, Al Thumama. The event marked the formal launch of t»»»
Hindi book ‘FIFA Ki Dhoom’ released on World Hindi Day
On the occasion of World Hindi Day, a new Hindi book titled FIFA Ki Dhoom by Qatar-based Indian author and educator Shalini Verma was released at a special cultural programme organised by the Indian Embassy in Doha. The book was formally released in Qatar by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul in»»»
World Hindi Day celebrated in Qatar
The Embassy of India, Doha, in collaboration with Amrit Uttar Pradesh Navrang Sanskritik Mandal (AUPNSM), Qatar, hosted World Hindi Day 2026. The event highlighted Hindi as a global language that fosters cultural connection and unity. The event was graced by the Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Vipul »»»
‘Police Academy affirms ability to supply security agencies with distinguished national talent’
QNA Doha Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police Academy, Dr Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, affirmed that, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the Police Academy continues to fulfil its national mission of preparing highly qualified officers throu»»»
4th NHRC Forum concludes with calls for rights-based approach to combating drugs
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Fourth National Human Rights Forum concluded in Doha on Wednesday, highlighting the need to place human rights at the core of national drug-control efforts. The forum was organised by the National Human Rights Committee Qatar (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Inter»»»
Congressional committee votes to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein subpoena
The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday voted to hold former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena in its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now that the Republican-led »»»
Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It follows a glittering few years for the 36-year-old pop superstar, who broke her own sales record with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in October. She is among nine songwriters within the 2026»»»
Minister of Finance takes part in Bloomberg Dialogue Session on sidelines of WEF
QNA Davos Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a high-level dialogue session organized by Bloomberg under the title “The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power, and the Middle East”, as part of its interview series, held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in»»»
Minister appoints members of Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee. The decision stipulates the formation of the committee, chaired by Amer Saeed Al Ghafri, assistant unders»»»
Qatar Tourism records strong growth in 2025
Tribune News Network 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 D»»»
PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, on the margin of the World Economic Forum 2026 on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bila»»»
QU organises 17th Annual Forum onExcellence in Teaching & Learning
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, organised the 17th Annual Forum on Excellence in Teaching and Learning under the theme ‘Teaching Excellence in the Age of Intelligent Learning’, under the patronage of the Office of t»»»
WCM-Q webinar explorescommunity health issues
Tribune News Network Doha Five experts, including four alumni from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), Dr. Rana Emam, Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, and Dr. Emad Mansoor, addressed key community health issues during the latest instalments of the ‘Health and YOU: Community Wellness Ser»»»
Liwan to host ‘The Set: Design for Screen’ film weekend from January 23
Tribune News Network Doha Liwan Design Studios will present ‘The Set: Design for Screen’, a two-day film weekend curated by Luciana Ceccatto Farah, a Doha-based visual artist and screenwriter/producer. Taking place on January 23 and 24, the programme invites audiences to explore the powerful, often»»»
Es’hailSat, QAF sign MoU for satellite communications
The Qatar Satellite Company, Es’hailSat, and the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide QAF with satellite communication services, ground infrastructure, and secure, flexible network solutions to support sovereign and operational requirements for governm»»»
S American defence delegations highlight growing relations with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha During the 9th DIMDEX 2026, the region’s most widely attended defence exhibition, held at the state-of-the-art Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, defence delegation leaders from Peru and Argentina, speaking exclusively to Qatar Tribune, expressed their appreciation for Q»»»
Chief of Staff, international officials discuss cooperation
Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai held a number of bilateral meetings with several senior international officials during the third day of 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), and discussed coo»»»
QatarDebate to convene over 100 young leaders at Gulf summit
Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation, is set to host the latest edition of the Mutual Dialogue Summit on January 25 and 26 at Msheireb Museums, Doha. The summit will bring together a distinguished group of more than 100 talented youth and experts from the Gulf C»»»
DDD, VCUarts Qatar unite to nurture Qatar’s creative talent
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD) and Qatar Foundation partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) have officially partnered in plans to open a dedicated multifunctional design hub in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. The str»»»
King of Bahrain receives Qatari ambassador’s credentials
QNA Manama HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has received the credentials of HE Nasser bin Abdullah Al Nassr as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar to Bahrain. The ambassador conveyed the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s greetings and his wishes of goo»»»