'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's weapon. Sarah, not her real name, was in church in a village in northern Nigeria on Sunday morning when attackers raided the compound to abduct the worshippers and take them away on foot. The 60-»»»
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
Even before he'd graduated from the University of Bath in 2024, Arnau Ayerbe landed a highly coveted role as an AI engineer with JP Morgan - yet he felt limited and uninspired. "I realised very quickly that the person to my right and to my left were going to be me in 20 years, and I didn't want to »»»
Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead
WASHINGTON: Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation of President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, detailing how the defeated president “sought to prey” on his supporters and “looked for ways to stay in power,” culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021»»»
Danish PM: NATO agrees permanent presence around Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to establish "a permanent presence" for the Alliance in the Arctic region."Everybody in NATO agrees on this, the Arctic states as well as the other m»»»
New Peace Board framework enters into force immediately upon signing
By Iman Al-Kheraiji DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The new "international framework" of the Peace Council entered into force immediately upon its signing on Thursday as part of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump.The signing ceremony of the Peace Council held during th»»»
Trump signs Board of Peace charter on Gaza
DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the Board of Peace charter under the Gaza peace plan, formalizing a framework to support stability and end the war in Gaza Strip.The charter was signed during an official ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Da»»»
How Australian politics descended into ugliness after Bondi shooting
Thursday had been earmarked for Australians to mourn the victims of last month's Bondi shootings. Those who had lost loved ones in the antisemitic attacks wanted it to be a chance to remember the dead, and spread light and kindness in their honour. Instead, it was a day dominated by a political row»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand, US appoints Laura F. Dogu as the new charge d'affaires to Venezuela
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors — a key demand of President Donald Trump. Less than three weeks after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, MPs endorsed on first read»»»
Kushner unveils $25B Gaza masterplan including skyscrapers, housing, schools - UPI.com
Special envoy Jared Kushner presents a $25 billion masterplan to rebuild Gaza while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Photo by Benedikt von Loebel/World Economic Forum | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's son-in-law and U.S. special envoy Ja»»»
UN to take over al-Hol camp for IS families in Syria after unrest
The United Nations (UN) says it will take over management of a camp in north-eastern Syria holding holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). It comes after Kurdish-led forces that had been running the camp withdrew in the face of an advance by Syrian g»»»
Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an "absolute insult" to the 457 British service personnel killed in the co»»»
Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
"Together we are in a position to… end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world." Such was the soaring promise of US President Donald Trump as he inaugurated his new Bo»»»
Trump ‘engaged in criminal activity’, Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony
In his first public testimony about his criminal investigations of Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith said the president was responsible for the violence on 6 January 2021, when hundreds of rioters stormed the US Capitol. Smith told a congressional committee that he believed his team h»»»
US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
The US has unveiled its plans for a "New Gaza" that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch. Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residentia»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Iranian billionaire says mobile phones will access global internet without domestic connection by March
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani said mobile phones will connect to "global internet" without requiring domestic infrastructure within a year, arguing that internet shutdowns represent outdated thinking comparable to 1980s video restrictions, according to a social media post on January 22. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
France intercepts Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean suspected of using false flag
France's navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on January 22, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the vessel is under international sanctions and suspected of using a false flag, French authorities announced. »»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector to private investors as demanded by Trump
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to opening the country's oil sector to private investors, as Caracas moved swiftly to rebuild ties with Washington following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans »»»
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Science Café series on stem cells starts
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled ‘Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality’, took place»»»
QMC highlights Qatar’s efforts to enhance role of media in addressing various issues
QNA Cairo Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in several meetings held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, in preparation for the 104th regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media and the 22nd session of the Executive Bureau of »»»
Qatar to host UN World Investment Forum 2026 in October
Davos: Qatar will host the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha from October 25 to 27, 2026, the country and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have announced. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos by Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Ahmed b»»»
Canada's Carney stresses unity in the face of challenges at home
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for national unity in his first address on home soil after making waves in Davos with his warning of a "rupture" in the postwar international order. In remarks directed to Canadians, Carney said his government intends to move quickly to implement "ambi»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- 1956 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree approving the state's new emblem, reflecting Kuwait's historic tradition and environment. The emblem continued until 1963. 2013 -- Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital started using a new device in Kuwait to perfo»»»
Waymo robotaxis deployed in Miami; more cities planned for 2026 - UPI.com
Waymo began providing its autonomous-taxi ride-hailing service in Miami on Thursday as part of its 2026 expansion in the United States. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Waymo's autonomous taxi service has expanded to Miami, where paying customers can hail rides from»»»
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for debanking him after Jan. 6 - UPI.com
President Donald Trump Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, pictured, for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, capitol riots. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase bank and its CEO Jamie Dimon Thursday for »»»
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot
President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against America's biggest bank JPMorgan Chase, accusing it of illegally closing his account for political reasons. The lawsuit, which also names bank's chief executive Jamie Dimon as a defendant, alleges that Trump and his businesses suffered»»»
EU leaders divided on Greenland crisis narrative as they weigh anti-coercion instrument preparations
Did Trump back down because Europe was tough, or was it because of Europe's willingness to negotiate? FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating explains that 'EU leaders are not in agreement about the narrative of the past several days and that's going to be a problem because they need to dec»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
Poland moves to strip Ukrainian migrants of privileges
The Polish government has approved a draft law that reduces benefits for Ukrainian migrants amid growing public frustration over their privileged status and the cost to taxpayers. In a post on X on Tuesday, Poland’s Interior Ministry said the proposed legislation would gradually phase out the Speci»»»
Contrasting Reactions Ensue after Bulgaria Signs Donald Trump's Peace Board Charter
Thursday's news that Bulgaria has joined the Gaza Board of Peace under the patronage of the United States and President Donald Trump met with contrasting reactions in Bulgaria. The announcement was made from Davos, Switzerland by Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, quoted by the go»»»
Trump Says 'Fake' Polls Should Be Considered as Criminal Offense, Stopped
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that fraudulent polls should be illegal in the United States and dealt with. "Fake and Fraudulent Polling should be, virtually, a criminal offense ... Something has to be done about Fraudulent Polling," Trump wrote on Truth Social. In »»»
The mystery of the missing star in the Andromeda Galaxy – What really happened?
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How Barron Trump became involved in a London criminal case
US President Donald Trump's youngest son helped a London police probe after alerting them to an unfolding attack on a woman he had met on social media, a UK court heard Thursday. Barron Trump's surprise involvement in the criminal case at a court northeast of London began attracting media attention»»»
Zelensky says US 'security guarantees' for Ukraine ready after meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he and US President Donald Trump had agreed on post-war US security guarantees for Ukraine, without providing further details. The deal, which awaits signatures and parliamentary approval, would be a key step in plans to end the Russian invasion.»»»
‘People do not feel truly safe’: Gaza’s nightmare is far from over
More than one hundred days have passed since Israel and Hamas, under the mediation of the United States and several regional actors, agreed to lay down their arms. The ceasefire ended the most intense phase of a war that had devastated Gaza for more than two years, leaving behind staggering human a»»»
France intercepts oil tanker suspected of financing Ukraine war
Paris: France has intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on suspicion of links to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to finance the war in Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Writing on X, Macron said the vessel was under international sanctions and suspected of sai»»»
Ukraine peace talks down to one sticking point – Witkoff
The Ukraine peace talks have been narrowed down to a single unresolved issue, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who said he would travel to Moscow later on Thursday. The trip was later confirmed by the Kremlin. Speaking at an impromptu ‘Ukraine Breakfast’ on the sidelines of the World Ec»»»
Trump's son called UK police after seeing woman 'beat up', court hears
Donald Trump's youngest son contacted UK police saying he witnessed a friend in London being "beat up" during a video call, a court has heard. Barron Trump, 19, told police he had friends call 999 from the US so that he could report the alleged attack in January 2025. Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on t»»»
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Awards pundits were taken by surprise from the very first two words spoken at the Oscar nominations on Thursday. "Elle Fanning, for Sentimental Value," said hosts Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, as they kicked off the nominations with the best supporting actress category. Fanning's appearance go»»»