Renowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness. He came from a long line of wood carvers from the Yoruba people, and took the tradition from his birthplace of Osogbo in the country's south-west to the global art space. Ak»»»

Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice for the first day of the trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Monday. Prince Harry will give his evidence on Thursday and the case itself is expected to last several weeks. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Pr»»»

Jake Leguee is a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since his grandfather bought the 17,000 acres in 1956, the Leguee family has grown canola, wheat, flax and green lentils. As a child, he watched his father and grandfather spending hours riding their tractor to sow seeds and spray cr»»»

When campaigning to become president for the second time, Donald Trump made improving the economy a central part of his pitch to voters. One year after returning to the White House, we asked voters about that promise. What do they think of the state of the economy? Are their lives better today than»»»

Donald Trump warned he no longer feels obliged to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel prize, in a message published Monday, as the US president ramped up his campaign to take over Greenland. In an extraordinary text message sent to Norway's prime minister, Trump questioned Denma»»»

Dubai: The Gulf’s biggest retail groups have been quietly rewriting their business models. International franchises once symbolized scale and credibility across the GCC. Today, home-grown brands increasingly sit at the center of expansion plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades. Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world. Here ar»»»

A snow plough moves down Seventh Avenue near Times Square as snow falls in the early morning on Dec. 27 in New York City. Strong winds and snow created whiteout conditions in Michigan Monday, leading to a pileup of more than 100 vehicles and shutting down a portion of Interstate 196. Photo by John »»»

GUATEMALA CITY: The death toll from suspected gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police rose to nine Monday, as Guatemalans awoke to heavier security and curtailed rights after President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency. The violence started Saturday when inmates seized control of three»»»

Also In This Package US launches deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria: Trump Bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis 'Merry Christmas': Trump launches strike in Nigeria Armed gangs kidnapped at least 163 Christian worshippers after storming two ch»»»

VIENNA: In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks. While in recent days US President Donald Trump seemed to have b»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the largest ever hosted by the State of Qatar, has drawn first-time participation from defence delegates from various regions around the world. Among the nations marking their de»»»

The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. A simi»»»

The family of a man from Northern Ireland whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year, despite him carrying identification, have said they are seeking answers about what happened to him. The remains of James O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Phoenix Park in Dubli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are preparing to expand their understanding through study in China. Kingwell Ma and Zarrish Ahmed have received fully f»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has launched basketball as the fourth elite sport in its Creating Pathways programme, with the new addition beginning with an intensive one-week selection camp in which 79 girls participated and 20 were selected to join the programme. The Creating Pathways»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar will present a critical and immersive exploration of the future of the Gulf region in its spring 2026 exhibition, “What’s between, between?” curated by Jack Thomas Taylor, curator of art, media and technology, and»»»

QNA Davos Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, on 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, Switze»»»

QNA DOHA Minister of Education and Higher Education, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association (QSGA), HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Directors as part of regulating its operation and strength»»»

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at a US military base in Greenland for "long-planned" activities, the organisation said Monday. The announcement from NORAD, a joint US-Canada military organisation for aerospace monitoring and defence, came amid rising tens»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his Cabinet vice-premier during a tour and inauguration of a machinery complex, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. "Kim Jong Un dismissed Yang Sung Ho, vice-premier of the Cabinet, on the spot," the KCNA report said in report on the inauguration, p»»»

Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich, pictured holding a chalice during a Mass in celebration of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV last year, is one of three U.S. bishops to raise concern about U.S. foreign policy in a statement issued Monday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (U»»»

Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasised the US president cannot threaten his way to ow»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to get to the bottom of why two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain killing at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to search the wreckage. After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for vi»»»

Brussels, Jan.19 (SANA) The European Union has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as the group’s integration into state institutions. In a statement on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the agreement as a vita»»»

Western European leaders are exchanging messages in a group chat to coordinate a response to US President Donald Trump’s “wild” foreign policy, Politico reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Dubbed the ‘Washington Group’, the chat reportedly includes leaders from the UK, Franc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th National Human Rights Forum, organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, will kick off on Tuesday and run for two days, under the theme "Human Rights at the Heart of Drug Control: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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 »»»

Authorities arrested seven people Sunday during checks ahead of the AEK-Panathinaikos Superleague football match. During body checks outside the stadium gates officers found small quantities of drugs, a flare, two knives and laser pointers. The suspects were charged with breaches of laws including »»»

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday. Vasilev also wished Radev wisdom, determination, and the strength to make the most difficult decisions. “For MECh, the figh»»»

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 »»»

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished outgoing President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday. Vasilev also wished Radev wisdom, determination, and the strength to make the most difficult decisions. “For MECh,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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", »»»

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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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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'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»»»

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»»»

“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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Slavi Trifonov, leader of the There Is Such a People (TISP) party, welcomed Rumen Radev "to the political arena of Bulgaria" on Monday minutes after Radev announced that he is resigning as the country's President. Writing on Facebook, Trifonov also spoke about his own political agenda: "I will cont»»»

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»»»