Court records suggest ICE agent in Minnesota shooting was dragged by car in June
US court records have offered leads to the identity of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Federal officials have not publicly named the agent, but said he was injured in another case in June, when he was»»»
Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it
President Donald Trump says the US needs to "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so. "Countries have to have ownership and you defend ownership, you don't defend leases and we'll have to defend Greenland," Trump told reporters on Friday. We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard w»»»
Trump, oil and gas execs discuss $100B investment in Venezuela - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump meets with oil and gas executives at the White House on Friday to discuss a proposed $100 billion investment in the Venezuelan oil and gas industry. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and executives for several U.S. oil »»»
France, Britain and Germany condemn killing of protesters in Iran
Three major European powers, France, Britain and Germany condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and urged Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, the three governments announced late on January 9. "The Iran»»»
Trump's Venezuela oil meeting starts with few concrete promises
US President Donald Trump met with oil executives in Washington on Friday, as he pushed for major investments in Venezuela. But no major financial commitments were immediately forthcoming from the meeting, with the head of ExxonMobil warning the South American country was currently "un-investable".»»»
'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on
For the first time in years, Amy feels free. One month since Australia's teen social media ban kicked in, she says she is "disconnected from my phone" and her daily routine has changed. The 14-year-old first felt the pangs of online addiction in the days after the ban started. "I knew that I was st»»»
FM Araghchi: Iran’s and Hezbollah’s Military Capabilities Can Deter War
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Al-Manar channel that “the situation in Iran is generally good, but there are also problems that are a result of sanctions and economic weaknesses.” He added: “There are some protests and demonstrations in Iran, which is a normal thi»»»
What can Trump offer Big Oil to bring US capital back to Venezuela?
US President Donald Trump has openly set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, claiming Friday that US oil giants were going to invest upward of $100 billion in the country’s gutted industry. But analysts warn that relaunching Venezuela’s oil production could cost dearly in both time and mon»»»
Britain hit by snow, ice and wind from Storm Goretti - UPI.com
1 of 2 | People cross Millennium Bridge as Storm Goretti brings strong gusts and rain to London Friday. Met Office yellow and amber warnings for ice, snow and wind remain in effect across much of Britain after Storm Goretti, the first named storm of the year, brought heavy snowfall and strong winds»»»
Lebanese min.: Army resolute in restoring state monopoly of weapons
BEIRUT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos affirmed on Thursday that the army is proceeding with implementing the plan of confining weapons and placing them under the state's control without any delay.The statement came after the cabinet had held its meeting at the Republican»»»
Al Noor Center for the Blind unveils interactive Braille mural in Downtown Doha
DOHA: Al Noor Center for the Blind, one of the centers affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has unveiled an interactive Braille mural in M7 Square in the Msheireb area, coinciding with the 'Akhlaquna - Thank You Campaign'Initiative. The event comes as part of the center’s efforts t»»»
Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
A video filmed by the US immigration agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday has emerged, showing the moments before gunfire rang out. The 47-second footage, obtained by Minnesota-based outlet Alpha News, shows Renee Nicole Good sitting behind the wheel of her car and speaking to»»»
Watch: 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store - UPI.com
Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A flock of about 50 sheep escaped from their owner while being herded and took a shopping trip to a nearby supermarket in Germany. A video taken at the Penny supermarket in Burgsinn, Lower Franconia, shows dozens of sheep flooding into the store through the front doors, causing chao»»»
More economical to demolish East Wing than renovate, White House says
White House officials have said it was more economical to demolish the East Wing for President Donald Trump's new ballroom than to renovate it, citing structural issues. Josh Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration, told a planning commission that the wing had "significant defi»»»
Araghchi to Al-Manar: Security weaknesses and other vulnerabilities were identified and addressed. We also learned about our enemies’ strengths and weaknesses, and we planned and strategized accordingly - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi to Al-Manar: Security weaknesses and other vulnerabilities were identified and addressed. We also learned about our enemies’ stren»»»
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years could be launched by Nasa as soon as the first week of February. The Artemis II mission, which will last about 10 days, could take its astronauts further into space than anyone has been before. It aims to set the stage for an eventual human landin»»»
Sheikh Mohammed attends graduation of 522 content creators
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of 522 content creators and new media specialists. The graduation was held during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event »»»
EU reaches long-sought South America trade deal
The EU has reached a free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, 25 years after talks began and despite opposition from farmers in several European countries. The deal with the Mercosur trading bloc will require the approval of the European parliament within the next few mont»»»
Lake Balaton freezes over completely after nine years – but it is still life-threatening
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Bolivia government announces adjustments to economic plan - UPI.com
Fuel subsidies remain on the chopping block as protests continue. People walk down a street blocked by members of the Bolivian Workers' Union in La Paz, Bolivia, on Thursday. Centrist Rodrigo Paz marks two months in office in Bolivia amid a simmering conflict over the decree that withdrew fuel subs»»»
US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where the US couple are due to be granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing. "We are just happy to be here," said Good, best known for the film Think Like a M»»»
Iran’s foreign minister accuses U.S., Israel of fueling protests - UPI.com
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) attends a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday. The Iranian foreign minister is on an official visit to Beirut to hold talks with top Lebanese officials. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, L»»»
Iran leader says anti-government protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called anti-government protesters "troublemakers" and "a bunch of vandals" just trying "to please the president of the US". He accused crowds of destroying buildings because Donald Trump said he "supports you". Trump has warned Iran that if it kills »»»
Ukraine’s demographic collapse deepens as war wipes out generations
Ukraine has lost an entire generation in the four-year war with Russia and, if the conflict continues for another two years, it will lose another one. The latest demographic data and international estimates highlight a hug»»»
6 whales die; 15 more stranded on New Zealand beach - UPI.com
Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Six pilot whales are dead and 15 others are stranded on New Zealand's South Island, and volunteers are furiously working to save them. About 55 whales washed up on Farewell Spit Thursday. The spit is a long peninsula of sand that juts out of the north end of the island. It's been la»»»
US and Israel Are Trying to Instigate Violence in Iran – Araghchi
The United States and Israel have been actively meddling in Iran's internal affairs, including the ongoing protests in the country, says Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “They are trying to turn peaceful protests into chaos”, Araghchi said during his visit to Lebanon.Protests in Iran began i»»»
IOM: third of Sudan's population forced to flee during 1,000 days of conflict
GENEVA, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday nearly one in three people has been displaced in Sudan either internally or across borders over the past one thousand days since the outbreak of the conflict describing the crisis as "the largest displacement »»»
Visiting EU Leaders Pledge to Support Syria’s Recovery After Years of Civil War
Senior officials from the European Union visited Syria for the first time Friday and met with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the latest sign of the country’s improving relations with the West. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council »»»
Lebanon FM Urges Iran to Find ‘New Approach’ on Hezbollah Arms
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi on Friday urged his visiting Iranian counterpart to find a "new approach" to the thorny issue of disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Lebanon is under heavy US pressure to disarm Hezbollah, which was heavily weakened in more than a year of hostilities w»»»
Iran Shuts off Internet as Protests Blaze Across Country
Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, as video showed buildings aflame in anti-government protests raging in cities across the country. Rights groups have already documented dozens of deaths of protesters in near»»»
Minneapolis removes barriers near ICE shooting, keeps memorial - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (C) calls for federal officials to allow state agencies to investigate the ICE killing of Renee Good during a news conference Friday at Minneapolis City Hall. Photo courtesy of the mayor's office/Facebook Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Barriers went up around Minneapolis' Whi»»»
Al Noor Center for the Blind unveils interactive Braille mural in Downtown Doha
Doha, Qatar: Al Noor Center for the Blind, one of the centers affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has unveiled an interactive Braille mural in M7 Square in the Msheireb area, coinciding with the " Akhlaquna - Thank You Campaign" Initiative. The event comes as part of the Center’s »»»
EU Grants Syria $722 Million for Recovery, Humanitarian Aid
The European Union will grant Syria around 620 million euros ($722 million) this year and next for post-war recovery, bilateral support and humanitarian aid, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. "After years of devastation under the Assad regime, Syria's recovery and »»»
Kuwait expresses deep regret over damage at Qatar Embassy in Ukraine
KUWAIT, Jan 9 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced on Friday its deep regret over the damage at the Qatari Embassy's building due to the bombing targeted Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Thursday.In a statement, the Ministry renewed Kuwait's principled and unwavering stance, calling for »»»
Gaza Civil Defense Director confirms 10,000 bodies under rubble
Gaza: Director of the Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip Brigadier General Raed Al Dahshan said that the continued ban on the entry of heavy machinery and equipment is preventing the recovery of approximately 10,000 bodies still buried under the rubble. In a press statement on Friday, he confirmed tha»»»
Singapore street count identifies 496 people sleeping rough in 2025
Singapore: Singapore identified 496 people sleeping rough in a single-night street count conducted in mid-July 2025, according to a government report released on Friday. The report on the Street Count of Rough Sleepers 2025 showed the figure was 6.4 percent lower than the 530 recorded in a similar »»»
Almost 13,000 Irish passports to be re-issued
Almost 13,000 recently-issued Irish passports will be replaced as they are not fully compliant with international travel standards. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said 12,904 passports issued in late December and early January were not compliant due to a technical issue with a software upd»»»
Germany calls on Israel to halt settlement activities in West Bank
Berlin: Germany today called on Israel to reverse its decision to expand settlements in the West Bank, including the E1 project, warning that such steps undermine the chances of a two-state solution and increase the risk of instability. Germany's Federal Foreign Office stated in a press release tha»»»
Britain’s Princess Catherine ‘Deeply Grateful’ After Year in Cancer Remission
Britain's future queen, Princess Catherine, marked her 44th birthday Friday with a video about the healing power of nature, almost a year since she revealed she was in remission from cancer. Mother-of-three Catherine, who is married to heir-to-the-throne Prince William, released "Winter", the final»»»
Look: Global Village wows Dubai with Season 30’s biggest drone show
Dubai’s Global Village lit up the night sky on Friday with what organisers called Season 30’s most spectacular drone show. The aerial display, held at 7.15pm on January 10, saw hundreds of synchronised drones create glowing formations above Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, drawing crowds to stop mid»»»
Massive methane plumes queer Trump’s Venezuelan oil fields revival plans
Massive methane emissions from Venezuela’s decaying oil infrastructure are raising alarms among energy analysts and threatening to derail efforts by the Trump administration to restart heavy crude production in the country after Operation Maduro on January 3 effectively put Washington in charge of »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
Massive methane plumes queer Trump’s Venezuelan oil fields revival plans
Massive methane emissions from Venezuela’s decaying oil infrastructure are raising alarms among energy analysts and threatening to derail efforts by the Trump administration to restart heavy crude production in the country after Operation Maduro on January 3 effectively put Washington in charge of »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»
EU approves trade deal with Mercosur despite French opposition
The EU has given provisional backing to a sweeping trade agreement with a bloc of South American nations, clearing the way for the accord to be signed next week despite fierce opposition from France and protests by farmers across the continent. »»»