ICE detains 5-year-old in Minnesota, school official says he was used as ‘bait’
US Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) officers this week detained five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos in Minnesota as he was returning home from preschool, with school officials and witnesses saying agents used the child to lure out and arrest his father. The witnesses also said that the agents refused »»»
Turkish National Receives Two-Year Suspended Sentence for Smuggling Cigarettes through Kapitan Andreevo Border Crossing
The Haskovo District Court announced that a Turkish national has pleaded guilty and received a two-year suspended sentence for smuggling two trucks of cigarettes through the Kapitan Andreevo border control checkpoint. This followed an agreement between the defence of the 56-year-old defendant, Y. K»»»
Federal officers detain 5-year-old boy in Minnesota
Minneapolis: A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, school officials and the family’s lawyer said, making him the fourth student from his Minneapolis suburb to be detained by immigration officers»»»
Jenkille Hipolyte claims Al Arish Cup in thriller
Doha: Jenkille Hipolyte captured the Al Arish Cup in thrilling fashion while Pacifiste staged a late surge to qualify for the H H The Amir Shalfa at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s 40th race meeting at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. In the feature of race of the day, Eng. Osama Omer E Al-Dafea-»»»
Robots parade through streets of Davos
Dubai: Humanoid robots paraded and danced through the streets of Davos this week, drawing crowds and cameras during the annual World Economic Forum meeting and ahead of the upcoming Davos Tech Summit, scheduled for early July. The eye-catching display turned the alpine resort of Davos into a live s»»»
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America's gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — rose at a 4.4% annual pace »»»
Watch: Rare solar storm sparks breathtaking auroras from ISS
Dubai: A Russian cosmonaut has captured stunning views of powerful aurora lights dancing above Earth, filmed from the International Space Station during one of the strongest solar storms in more than two decades. Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov shared dramatic footage of towering red and green light»»»
Best teacher of year Elzat Asanova presented with keys to one-room apartment - | 24.KG
Elzat Asanova, the winner of the national competition Best Teacher of the Year — 2025, was presented with the keys to a one-room apartment in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan reported. The teacher is a mother of five children. Her eldest daughter is in 9th grade»»»
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»»»
Greenland ‘is our territory’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has declared that Greenland is American territory and called for immediate talks with Denmark to bring the Arctic island under US control, describing the move as essential for US national security and for NATO. Trump made the remarks on Wednesday at the World Economic Foru»»»
No plans for Greenland golf course – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to build a golf course or other real estate in Greenland, framing his push to acquire the Danish territory as a purely strategic national security move. In an interview with NewsNation on Tuesday, Trump dismissed the idea of development on the isla»»»
Danish MEP tells Trump to ‘f**k off’
A Danish member of the European Parliament launched a profanity-laced attack on US President Donald Trump during a debate on Greenland on Tuesday, accusing the EU of failing to stand up to Washington’s renewed claims over the self-governing Arctic island. Anders Vistisen, a member of the Danish Peo»»»
Commercial Bank launches CB Multicurrency Mastercard Platinum Prepaid Card
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank launched CB Multi, a unique and fully digital Multicurrency Mastercard Platinum Prepaid Card, across Qatar. The new payment product will enable customers to load multiple currencies onto a single card, making it easier to manage their expenses when traveling abroad. Any»»»
Cooler air, strong winds and rough seas forecast across UAE
Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are set to be unsettled from Wednesday, with cooler air, strong north-westerly winds and rough seas expected to dominate much of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Today, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly ov»»»
Social media trial ends in tragedy, Kerala man's suicide triggers calls for accountability
Dubai: The suicide of Deepak, a resident of Govindapuram in Kozhikode, Kerala, following sexual harassment allegations made against him through an Instagram Reel, sparked widespread outrage and renewed debate on social media vigilantism, police responsibility and due process. Deepak died by suicide»»»
Supreme Court hears case over Hawaii’s ‘vampire rule’ gun law - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over Hawaii’s so-called vampire rule gun law that requires people to ask permission before bringing firearms onto private property. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday »»»
PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia
When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»
PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia
When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»
PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia
When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»
PANNIER: Afghanistan’s increasingly unruly north a headache for Taliban and Central Asia
When they returned to power in August 2021, the Taliban promised that no group would use Afghan soil to plot or carry out an attack on any of Afghanistan’s neighbours. Yet several attacks experienced in southern Tajikistan»»»
What is House of India that UAE President, Indian Prime Minister announced
Dubai: Abu Dhabi will soon be home to a landmark cultural centre celebrating India's rich heritage, following a historic decision by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the former’s visit to India on Monday. According to t»»»
Donald Trump: I’ve kept all my promises and much more
Washington: From toppling Venezuela’s leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government entities into rubber stamps to demolishing the East Wing for a White House ballroom, President Donald Trump spent his first year back in office trampling political norms and testing »»»
One year of Trump 2.0: the age of MAGA imperialism?
The United States has long been accused of being an ‘empire’. Whether conquering indigenous lands on its own continent, capturing Spanish territory in the late 19th century or interfering repeatedly in Latin America, history is replete with examples of Uncle Sam’s imperial side. Even in recent deca»»»
More than 8 in 10 foreigners show favorable view of S. Korea: survey - UPI.com
Foreign tourists pose for a photo in the Myeongdong area of Seoul on Tuesday. According to a survey released Tuesday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 82.3% of foreigners expressed a favorable opinion of South Korea. Photo by Yonhap More than eight in 10 foreigners hold a favorable vi»»»
Karnataka IPS officer suspended after alleged inappropriate video goes viral
Bengaluru: Karnataka has suspended senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, the Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement), after an alleged inappropriate video surfaced online and spread rapidly on social media, triggering a political storm and prompting the state government to order an of»»»
Meet the Filipino billionaire behind the latest gas find, Malampaya East 1
Manila: The latest discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1, announced on Monday, marks a potentially transformative moment for the Philippines’ energy sector. Potentially, it could help cut power rates in the Asian nation. The billionaire behind the new gas find: Enrique "Ricky" K. Razon Jr. A»»»
Japan's Sanae Takaichi: Iron Lady 2.0 seeking election boost
Tokyo: Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister in October, though she has shown little appetite for framing her leadership around gender. Instead, it is her hardline stance on China, flair for showmanship and workaholic reputat»»»
Indian-origin motel owners arrested in US sex trafficking and drug trafficking case
Dubai: An Indian-origin couple and three others have been arrested in the United States for allegedly running a sex trafficking and drug distribution operation from a motel in Virginia, US prosecutors said. Tarun Sharma (55) and Kosha Sharma (52) were arrested for allegedly allowing prostitution an»»»
Spotify is increasing Premium subscription prices: How much does it cost in the UAE?
Dubai: Spotify announced on January 15 that they will be increasing the price for Premium subscribers across the U.S, Estonia, and Latvia. Users received an email with the news on updated features and the new prices. Current Premium plans are being charged at $11.99 a month and will be increased to»»»
Why learning to drive in the UAE took years—and how I finally succeeded after three failed tests
I’ve carried a frozen fear of driving since I was 12, when a go-kart in Calicut, Kerala taught me what happens when you don’t stop accelerating. My cousins still joke about the 'pile-up' that I caused. Video games weren’t kinder; I fell off the cliff every single time. But that’s childhood, and whe»»»
Pentagon readies 1,500 troops to control Minnesota riots – WaPo
The Pentagon has ordered approximately 1,500 active-duty US troops to prepare for a possible deployment to quell unrest in Minnesota, the Washington Post wrote on Sunday, citing defense officials. Months of demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area spiked s»»»
Trump’s Greenland Push Aims to Turn US Economic Power Into Lasting Geographic Influence - Expert
Trump's focus on Greenland stems from its rising strategic importance for the US National Security and its objective to establish a "defense umbrella" under his missile defense plan, Egyptian political analyst Dr. Ismail Al-Turki says. The Arctic Ocean has become a new defensive and offensive front»»»
Trump's Greenland Gambit: How He Could Enter History Alongside Polk and McKinley
Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland isn’t just a geopolitical quirk. If he were to pull it off, he would enter history as one of the major territorial expansionists of the United States — a successor to presidents who reshaped the country’s map:James K. Polk (1845–1849) — annexed Texas, Oregon»»»
Loyola International School holds annual interschool art contest
Doha, Qatar: On a quiet Saturday morning, classrooms at Loyola International School’s Oasis Campus filled not with textbooks, but with sketchpads, colours, and concentrated silence. By mid-morning, that silence had turned into conversations about ideas, strokes, and stories, as young artists from a»»»
Aafoor, Lippo De Carrere shine as Wathnan Racing dominates Sheikh Joaan Rifle Day
Doha, Qatar: Aafoor and Lippo De Carrere clinched top honours, capturing the prestigious Rifle and Trophy titles on an action-packed H E Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Ten high-profile races were held on one of the major race days on the Qatar Racing an»»»
Wathnan Racing shines; Al Jeryan Stud secures a deserved title
Tribune News Network Doha Wathnan Racing and trainer Alban de Mieulle dominated the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy Day by securing seven victories out of 10 races on the turf track of the QREC’s Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday. Al Jeryan Stud’s Aafoor retained the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Ha»»»
Drug trafficking network dismantled very close to Budapest
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Access Asia - Trump's world: India and EU draw closer
In this week's edition of Access Asia, we explore how India and the EU are edging closer, as reports swirl that the two sides are in the final stages of securing a free trade deal. This shift in the relationship comes as both powers grapple with an unpredictable Donald Trump. Plus, w»»»
A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown
It's a busy day at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore's main land crossing on the border with Malaysia, and thousands of cars are slowly trundling past the watchful eyes of customs officer Belinda Liaw and her team. Suddenly Liaw steps forward, signalling at a white Toyota van to stop. Her team swarms»»»
Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
US President Donald Trump is set to announce a plan that would let Americans use their retirement savings for down payments on homes. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who hinted at the plan on Friday, offered few details about how withdrawals from US workplace retirement accounts -»»»
Teen jailed for 11,900-order cosmetics refund scam worth $570,000
A 17-year-old in China has been sentenced to six years in prison after spotting and ruthlessly exploiting a loophole in an online shopping platform’s refund policy, turning bogus returns into a personal cash machine. Over the course of the scam, the teenager filed a staggering 11,900 fake refund re»»»
Education Department investigating 15 K-12 schools over trans athletes - UPI.com
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with protesters against transgender athletes competing in women's sports outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Department of Education opened investigations into 15 K-12 sc»»»
Posuelo Py clinches Al Kharrara Cup as Boudot shines
Doha, Qatar: Pierre Charles Boudot continued his outstanding run this season guiding Posuelo Py to Al Kharrara Cup triumph in the Purebred Arabian Handicap (1200m) at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Drawn widest, the eight-year-old bay gelding travelled midfield before powering down the home straig»»»
Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims
A labour rights organisation claims it has found evidence of worker exploitation in a Chinese factory that makes the viral Labubu dolls. China Labor Watch (CLW), a US-based non-governmental organisation, alleges that its investigation found that one of Pop Mart's suppliers made employees work exces»»»
Xposure 2026 redefines photography through time and experience
Dubai: As it marks its 10th edition, the Xposure International Photography Festival is shifting focus from instant imagery to lived experience. Held from January 29 to February 4 at Aljada, Sharjah, Xposure 2026 unfolds under the theme A Decade of Visual Storytelling, asking a fundamental question:»»»
Trump flips off worker who called him ‘pedophile protector’
US President Donald Trump has been filmed raising his middle finger and appearing to mouth “f**k you” at a Ford autoworker who heckled him during a factory visit near Detroit. The insult was linked to the controversy over the Epstein files, which Trump has sought to play down after previously promi»»»
Singapore court hears details of Zubeen Garg’s drowning
Dubai: Popular Indian singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore in September last year, was “severely intoxicated” and drowned after entering the sea without a life jacket near Lazarus Island, Singapore Police told the Coroner’s Court on Wednesday. According to testimony cited by Channel NewsAsia (»»»
Press Review - Drones 'hunt' for Starlink users in Iran as internet blackout continues
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 14, 2026: In Iran, an internet blackout continues as Iranians try to reach the outside world. It's a similar story in Uganda, where the internet has been cut off ahead of presidential elections there. Also, in the UK, the UK Independence Party has submitted it»»»
K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April
Seoul: K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their first world tour in four years in April, their label said on Wednesday, part of a hotly-anticipated comeback following a hiatus for the South Koreans whose music has become a global phenomenon. BTS -- known for funky and fun hits like "Dynamite" and "B»»»
Lee's Japan visit raises prospects for closer economic cooperation, efforts to test remains of Korean forced laborers - UPI.com
President Lee Jae Myung (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi play drums together during an informal meeting that followed their summit talks in Nara, Japan, on Tuesday. Pool photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday wrapped up his two-day visit to Japan that raised prospects fo»»»