The idea to grab Greenland is not a superficial move but rather a deep geopolitical calculation, political scientist Levent Ersin Orallı explains to Sputnik. Greenland holds strategic significance, as it has energy and rare earth elements such as oil, gas and minerals — placing a hand on them would»»»

CIA director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday "at President Trump's direction," a US official has said. The two-hour meeting was aimed at building trust and communication following the US seizure of Venezuela's former president Nicolás Maduro a»»»

The bodies of a man and his wife were recovered from a flat in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas district, in West Bengal on Sunday. According to the police, the incident occurred in ​​Ward No. 15 of Maheshtala Municipality near Kolkata. Police arrived and broke open the door to enter the flat. The bod»»»

AMMAN: HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan met in Amman on Sunday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed HH»»»

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, announced today the launch one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in Libya’s history, through the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal. Aldabaiba said the project, with i»»»

Warning: This article contains themes you may find upsetting Gina Russo was watching a gig with her husband-to-be, Fred Crisostomi, one night in 2003 when she realised something wasn't right. Great White, an 80s hair-rock band, had opened their set with a thrash of guitar chords, as four large pyro»»»

Experience shows that making predictions even a year ahead is risky. Events that later seem obvious can be invisible in advance. Yet trying to identify the main trends shaping world politics remains worthwhile. So, what will the international system look like in 2026? Ukraine: The war will not endA»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that he discussed with Prime Minister of Canada HE Dr Mark Carney, avenues for advancing commercial and economic cooperation between the State of Qatar and Canada. Posting on his official X account, HH the Am»»»

Damascus, Jan. 18, (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister, Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, said Sunday that the return of the Jazira region, northeastern Syria, to state control marks a major milestone with economic, political, and social benefits. In a statement to SANA, Barnieh said the reintegration will strengt»»»

A fire at a shopping centre in the Pakistan city of Karachi has killed six people as firefighters continue to battle the blaze. Parts of the Gul Plaza, containing 1,200 stores and spanning 8,000 sq m (86,111 sq ft), have collapsed which officers said was hampering rescue efforts. One firefighter is»»»

Over the December holidays, a good friend was going to visit family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I asked her whether she’d have Christmas enchiladas on Christmas, and she looked a little confused. “I mean Christmas-style, you know?” I tried to clarify. “Red and green sauce?” She got me. We shared fond »»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to implement the remaining roads and infrastructure works in Jeryan Nejaima project, as part of its efforts to develop the road network and improve infrastructure services in the area. Project engineer in the Drainage Networks Projects Department»»»

WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump’s administration has reached out to various figures around the world to sit on a so-called “Board of Peace” and related entities meant to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza. The White House said there would be a main board, chaired by Trump hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port today announced the launch of “Move”, a first-of-its-kind sports festival that brings together physical activity and health awareness. Organised in collaboration with NO LIMITS, a Qatari company specialising in organizing races and sports events, the festival will take pl»»»

The Central Bank of Libya announced today that it has devalued the Libyan dinar by 14.7 percent from approximately LD 5.43 to LD 6.36 per US$. The CBL had last the Libyan dinar by 13.3 percent to LD 5.56/dollar on 6 April 2025. It said today’s devaluation against the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) wa»»»

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland can be regarded as continuation of the US tradition of territorial expansion that dates back to the 19th century purchase of Louisiana, Alaska and the annexation of Hawaii, Dr. George Szamuely, Senior Research Fellow at The Global Policy Institute, tells Sputnik»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 7th edition of the Souq Waqif International Honey Exhibition will take place at the Eastern Square, bringing together local and international producers to showcase a wide range of honey varieties and related products. The annual event, set to take place from January 22 to 31, 2026,»»»

Santiago, Chile: Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on Sunday for two southern regions where raging wildfires have forced about 20,000 people to evacuate their homes. Firefighters were battling 19 blazes across the country, 12 of which were in the regions of Nuble and Bio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HRH Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al-Saud.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the death of His Highness Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.»»»

Dubai Police have issued a traffic alert following an accident on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, opposite Dubai International Airport, heading towards Sharjah on Saturday evening. The incident is causing significant congestion, with delays reported along the route, police said. Police urge caution»»»

Syrian troops fighting Kurdish forces in north-eastern Syria have seized the country's largest oilfield. The Omar facility and nearby gas fields are under army control after the Kurdish-led after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) pulled back from the area, officials and monitors say. Earlier the a»»»

Skopje, 15 January 2026 (MIA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski expects better economic results for the country through increased exports of goods and services and the attraction of new investors, based on the cooperation he announced mobilizing diplomatic and consular»»»

Brussels, Belgium: European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, with far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni urging Washington against making a "mistake". Trump has made no secret of his desire to seize the v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Continuing its role as an inclusive hub for sport and activity, Qatar Foundation’s Education City will host a wide range of activities on February 10 for National Sport Day 2026, from 7am to 3pm. The annual Education City Run returns this year in a brand-new format as the Education Cit»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, affirmed that from a position of strength, presence, and concern for their country, they want it to remain united. They reject any attempt to incite strife, divide the country, or federalize it. He added that some in Lebanon are m»»»

Dubai: A Jordanian man and his two young children died on Saturday after falling into an open water collection pond in the Al Qastal area, south of capital Amman, according to Civil Defence officials. Emergency services were alerted after reports that the family had fallen into the pond. Specialise»»»

A rescue operation was launched early Sunday at the peak of Mount Taygetos in the Peloponnese after eight mountain climbers reportedly slipped and fell into a ravine. The climbers remain stranded in a particularly rugged area near Profitis Ilias but are reported to be in good condition. Two EMAK di»»»

Tunis, January 18, 2026 (TAP) – The telecommunications sector recorded a 4% increase in revenue, rising from 3,988.8 million dinars (MD) in 2024 to 4,144.7 MD in 2025, according to the National Telecommunications Authority (INT).The launch of 5G...»»»

Western European leaders who have spent the last four years flooding Ukraine with every tank, shell, and missile they could get their hands on came out this week in favor of diplomacy and peaceful coexistence with Russia. Was this week a turning point, or just a brief moment of sobriety on the cont»»»

DOHA, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and visiting Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney discussed on Sunday a host of issues and matters that concern both sides.During the meeting, the Amir of Qatar hoped that the Canadian prime minister's visit to Doha would contribute to exp»»»

Interviewed by Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday, Nataliya Kiselova MP of BSP-United Left said that uncertainties surrounding snap parliamentary elections concern not only the rules governing them, but also the participants and the timing. She noted that media speculation has increasingly focused »»»

Public sentiment suggests effective and personal participation by President Rumen Radev in the upcoming parliamentary elections, Rumen Petkov told journalists. Petkov is a member of the Coalition Council of BSP-United Left and leader of the Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV). "BSP-United Left »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have struck Ukraine's energy and transport infrastructure facilities, temporary deployment points and foreign mercenaries. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, rocket forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have struck Ukrainia»»»

The idea to get Greenland would mark the largest territorial addition in US history — even surpassing the landmark Louisiana Purchase of 1803, according to the New York Post. The numbers that stand out:Louisiana Purchase (1803): 2.14 million km² Texas Annexation (1845): ~1.01 million km² Alaska Pur»»»

Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, Elf Beauty, Michaels Cos. and the Miami Heat can make a bet: Spend some nominal amount of money to get merchandise worth much more. The catch? Shoppers don't know what they’re getting until they open the box - a phenomenon known as “mystery” or “blind” shoppi»»»

Rabat: The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side. The final kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where almost al»»»

The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump "wants to intervene in all regions of the world to prevent democratic life, aiming to confiscate the world's resources." He added that Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, "mob»»»

Opinion polls in Portugal show that far-right candidate Andre Ventura could win 24 percent, closely followed by Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris said. Portugal is holding what may be the first round of presidential elections on Sunday. In the five decades since ‍Portugal thre»»»

Sharjah Police and ADNOC distribution have strengthened cooperation to enhance security and safety across the emirate, with a key initiative focusing on linking surveillance camera systems at ADNOC distribution service stations to the Sharjah Police operations room. The move aims to improve real-ti»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Islamic month of Rajab will complete 30 days in many parts of the Muslim world after astronomers confirmed that the crescent of Shaaban cannot be sighted on Sunday, January 18, due to unfavourable astronomical conditions. The International Astronomical Center said Sunday corresponds »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 18 (KUNA) - Kuwait Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and Jordan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, discussed over a phone call the bilateral ties between the two countries.The two sides also touched on the latest regional and interna»»»

Dubai: As his son struggled to stay alive in a deep, water-filled ditch on a foggy Noida night, Rajkumar Mehta could do little more than listen to his desperate cries over the phone. “Papa, mujhe bacha lo,” 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta kept saying — words his father says will haunt hi»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»

Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east. The push came after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting the Kurds official recognition in»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his ruling coalition partners on Sunday after objecting to the composition of a Gaza advisory panel formed by the White House, according to an official and media reports. The White House announced this week the setting up of a "Gaza Ex»»»