Trump refuses ‘to think purely of peace’ because of Nobel snub
US President Donald Trump has rebuked Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the decision had freed him from any obligation to think “purely of peace,” according to a letter circulated by multiple media outlets on Monday. Trump made the jab in a message to Norwegian Prime Ministe»»»
Canadian woman found dead surrounded by dingoes on Australian beach
A 19-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead, with her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes on a popular Australian beach, according to local officials. The body of the tourist, whose name has not been released, was found around 06:30 local time on Monday (20:30 GMT on Sunday) on the beach on K»»»
Sharjah Ruler unveils new residential neighbourhood in Jabal Al Ashkel
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed in a phone interview on the programme Direct Line the allocation of a new area in Jabal Al Ashkel, near the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, for the construction of a residential n»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Spain, conveys condolences over victims of train collision
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain following a collision between two trains in southern Spain, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and symp»»»
Doha Forum announces 2026 theme: "Redefining Global Trust"
Davos: Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, Monday announced the theme of its 24th edition, "Redefining Global Trust," ahead of a panel co-hosted with Foreign Policy at the Invest Qatar Pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switzerland.»»»
Thousands jockeying to enter top-tier state schools
Thousands of students are preparing for entrance exams to state top-tier model, experimental, and Onassis Public Schools, scheduled April 24-26, officials say. Education authorities expect applications, driven by the expansion of the school network and sustained parental interest, to exceed last ye»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects "Former President Radev" at Pre-election Debates
“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»
Russian group donates 30,000 tons of potash to Bangladesh
Russian fertilizer giant Uralchem has completed the delivery of 30,000 metric tons of potash to Bangladesh as a humanitarian gesture, the company announced on Monday. The donation was conducted under the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). This is the company’s seventh donation in a series of »»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects President Radev at Pre-election Debates
“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»
Death toll from floods rises in Mozambique, South Africa
Maputo: Mozambique battled severe flooding Monday as the death toll after weeks of rain climbed, with more bodies also recovered in neighbouring South Africa. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming at least 150 lives, authorities said. More than »»»
Wave of Reactions in Bulgaria After President Radev’s Surprise Resignation
The announcement by President Rumen Radev that he will step down from office and enter active politics triggered an immediate and wide-ranging political response across the spectrum, with parties interpreting his move both as an opportunity and as a direct challenge. BREAKING: Bulgaria's President »»»
Erdogan highlights full integration of SDF into Syrian state for stability
Ankara, Jan. 19 (SANA) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed Monday the significance of the full integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions, describing it as essential for ensuring enduring peace and stability across the region. Speaking after chairing a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdo»»»
ICSEI 2026 kicks off in Doha
Doha,Qatar: Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI 2026) kicked off on Monday at the Qatar University and runs until January 22. The conference is held under the theme "Crossing Boundaries »»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects Former President at Pre-election Debates
“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»
Emirates NBD issues Dh1 billion first-ever digital bond in MENA
Emirates NBD has issued Dh1 billion in 3-year fixed-rate Digitally Native Notes (DNNs). This marks the first AED-denominated digital bond and the largest public digital bond in MENA, listed on Nasdaq Dubai. The issuance highlights Emirates NBD’s leadership in digital assets and reinforces the UAE’s»»»
Tense Start to 2026 Parliamentary Session in Albania, Closed After 20 Minutes
Albania’s new parliamentary session for 2026 began amid tension on Monday but was adjourned after just 20 minutes. As the session opened, Speaker Niko Peleshi began his speech, when opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party (PD) blocked the podium, demanding the removal of Deputy Prime Ministe»»»
Japanese prime minister calls for snap election in bid for a mandate - UPI.com
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday said she will dissolve the parliament this week ahead of snap elections in February, a move to gain a mandate from voters for her economic goals. Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/EPA Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday called fo»»»
UAE announces $2.5 billion gas deal with Indian company
Dubai: The UAE announced on Monday a new liquified natural gas (LNG) deal with a state-run Indian company valued at more than $2.5 billion dollars. The contract, signed between ADNOC Gas -- a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company -- and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, provides for t»»»
US officials probing Minnesota ICE protest that disrupted church service
The US justice department has said it is investigating protestors who disrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church because they believe a pastor there works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Video showed protestors inside the church chanting "ICE out" and "Justice for Renee Good", »»»
Minister of Municipality meets Ambassador of Rwanda
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality of Qatar, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya met on Monday at his office with the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the State of Qatar, HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the t»»»
Ten years of Budapest British International School: interview with founder Petra Szalai
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Bulgaria After the President’s Resignation: What Comes Next Politically and Institutionally?
The announced resignation of President Rumen Radev in order to enter the electoral race opens a new phase in Bulgaria’s already complex political situation and raises a series of institutional and political questions about what follows next. BREAKING: Bulgaria's President Steps Down to Run in Upcom»»»
Denmark foreign minister: You can’t threaten your way to ownership of Greenland - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sales of survival gear soaring in Greenland – CNN
Demand for survival supplies and long-lasting food products has soared in Greenland’s capital city of Nuuk, CNN reported on Monday, citing local retailers. The surge comes amid growing concerns over possible US interference on the Arctic island. In recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has intens»»»
UK PM Starmer says trade war in no one’s interest after Trump's tariff threats
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland is “completely wrong” and a trade war is in no one’s interest. Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European»»»
Environment – Kasserine: 43 projects scheduled at a cost of 270 million dinars
Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP) - During a working visit paid to the governorate of Kasserine Monday, Minister of the Environment Habib Abid revealed that 43 environmental projects have been programmed for the region, about 90% of which concern the sanitation...»»»
BREAKING: Bulgaria's President Steps Down to Run in Upcoming Elections (UPDATED)
In a landmark address to the nation, President Rumen Radev announced that he will resign from his post before the Constitutional Court in order to participate in the upcoming elections. Further reading: Who Is Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria’s First Female President For weeks, speculation has swirled abou»»»
Who Is Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria’s First Female President
Vice President Iliyana Yotova is set to become Bulgaria’s first woman head of state after President Rumen Radev announced that he will submit his resignation on January 20, marking the end of his mandate. In an extraordinary address to the nation, Radev confirmed that this was his final speech as p»»»
BREAKING: Bulgaria’s President Radev to resign amid political crisis
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said on January 19 he would resign from office, ending his second term a year early amid deepening political turmoil and mounting speculation that he is preparing to launch his own political movement ahead of snap parliamentary elections. »»»
Veteran Qatari journalist and novelist Dr. Ahmed Abdulmalik passes away at 75
Doha: Qatar has lost one of its most prominent media and cultural figures with the passing of veteran journalist, novelist, and former Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula and Al Sharq newspapers, Dr. Ahmed Abdulmalik Al Hammadi, who died yesterday at the age of 75. Dr. Ahmed Abdulmalik was widely rega»»»
Iran Warns Protesters Who Joined ‘Riots’ to Surrender
Iran's top police officer issued an ultimatum on Monday to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed "riots", saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the full force of the law. But the government also pledged to tackle economic hardships that sparked the demonstration»»»
They don’t care if you die: How Iran’s protests became a bargaining chip for oil and power
Just like during all the recent Iran protests, the language used by Western politicians and media follows a familiar script: “freedom,” “democracy,” and “support for the protesters” is what Europe and the US present as their priorities. Washington and London present themselves as moral actors, stan»»»
If he gets Greenland, Trump will go down in history as one of the great American presidents
If Donald Trump were to consummate a purchase of Greenland, he would almost certainly secure a place in both American and global history. Beyond the spectacle, the scale alone would be staggering. Greenland spans roughly 2.17 million square kilometers – making it comparable in size to the entire Lo»»»
Repeating past mistakes? Finland falls back into Russophobic habits (RT VIDEO)
Relations between Helsinki and Moscow have rapidly deteriorated over the past few years, since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Finland has ditched its previous neutral status and joined NATO. It has also reduced its relations with Moscow to near zero, even though Russia rep»»»
EU walking into ‘high-risk dependency’ on US energy – think tank
The EU has embraced a “potentially high-risk new geopolitical dependency” on natural gas from the US by ramping up imports, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The warning comes as relations between Brussels and Washington have sunk to an all-time low ami»»»
CC-DB Co-Floor Leader Iordanova: Rumen Radev Is Yet to State His Positions
“Our positions are clear; Rumen Radev is yet to state his,” Nadejda Iordanova, Co-Floor Leader of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), told the media in the Parliament on Monday, commenting on the resignation of the head of State and in response to a question about whether CC-DB sees co»»»
More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks - clergy
Armed gangs have kidnapped dozens of people attending two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, according to local police. A senior church leader said more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen during Sunday service. It is the latest mass kidnapping in Nigeria, where both Christians and Muslim»»»
Heavy rainfall in Nabeul, Sousse, Zaghouan, Greater Tunis and Bizerte Monday night
Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP) - Temporarily thundery rain will continue on Monday night over the northern and central regions and locally in the south. Rainfall may at times be heavy, with locally significant amounts, especially in the governorates of...»»»
Deadly wildfires in southern Chile force thousands to flee
Wildfires raging across southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the most affected areas. Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 19 people dead, scorched »»»
Trump charges $1bn for permanent seat on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, invites Russia’s Putin
A permanent seat on US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts will cost countries $1 billion each, according to its charter. Invited world leaders include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carn»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan over deadly shopping centre fire
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Pakistan following a fire at a shopping centre in the city of Karachi that resulted in a number of fatalities. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims,»»»
President Radev Makes "Last Address to Nation as President", to Step Down Tuesday
In a televized address to the nation Monday, Rumen Radev said this is his "last address as President" of Bulgaria. He said he will be submitting his resignation as head of State on Tuesday and expressed conviction that Vice President Iliana Iotova will make a worthy head of State President. Under A»»»
A week in France - France's Macron discusses Greenland and Iran during emergency defence council meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency defence council meeting at the Élysée Palace on Thursday to discuss Greenland and Iran, among other issues. He then visited a military base in the south of France. In his speech to the troops, Macron highlighted the tense geopolitical situation and»»»
Billionaires' wealth hits new peak amid rising poverty, Oxfam says
Billionaire wealth surged at three times its recent pace last year to reach its highest level on record, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic stability, anti-poverty group Oxfam said on Monday. In France, 53 billionaires are as wealthy as 48 percent of citizens. Mean»»»
French PM Lecornu inches closer to passing budget bill without vote
France’s government is set to meet Monday to discuss a highly controversial budget bill that has left Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu and political parties at an impasse. Lecornu is moving closer to pushing the bill through parliament without a vote, while simultaneously seeking a way to avoid bei»»»
French investigators expose failings in Dominique Pelicot mass rape case
France's General Inspectorate of Justice has exposed failings in an investigation into Dominique Pelicot, accusing authorities of not acting on DNA evidence against him for a dozen years. Pelicot's DNA was taken by police after he was first apprehended in 2010 in a suburban Pari»»»
Louvre closes for third time in a month due to staff strike
A staff strike at the Louvre in Paris on Monday led to its closure for the third time in a month as trade unions pressed for more recruitment, higher pay and better maintenance of the museum. The prior closures in December and earlier in January resulted in a loss of "at least one million euro»»»
French PM Lecornu will use special power to force through budget with ‘regret’
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed on Monday that he will invoke a special constitutional power, Article 49.3, to force a budget for 2026 through parliament without a vote. The decision, he said, was made with "regret" after budget negotiations came to an impasse. The use of Art»»»
Qatar Chamber discusses fostering cooperation with Arab Federation for AI
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber Board Member, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli met Monday with Presaident of the Arab Federation for Artificial Intelligence, Jamal Ahmed Kamal. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar Chamber and the Federation in the fields of artificial intelligenc»»»
China’s population shrinks for fourth straight year
A decade after ending China's longtime one-child policy, authorities are pushing a range of ideas and policies to try to encourage more births – tactics that range from cash subsidies to taxing condoms to eliminating a tax on matchmakers and day care centers. The efforts haven't paid off yet a»»»