The father of a Belfast man whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year has said the family are haunted by the thought that they were living their lives while he was "lying there in a refrigerator". The remains of James 'Jim' O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Pho»»»

On day one, he put the world on notice. "Nothing will stand in our way," President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term. Did the world fail to take enough notice? Tucked »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Tuesday with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls HE Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the t»»»

Muscat: Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs at the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy discussed with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diego Martinez Belio, the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop cooperation in the areas »»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has met with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to suppor»»»

AMMAN — The Governments of Jordan and Japan held on Tuesday the eighth meeting of the Jordan–Japan Policy Dialogue on Economic Development.The dialogue was attended by Director General of the International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Hideo Ishizuki, officials from the J»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred in central Kabul, Afghanistan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnatio»»»

Davos: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “A New Playbook for Leadership: Optimism as Strategy”, which brought together global thought leaders to examine how realistic optimism can be transformed from a sentiment into a strategic leadership capa»»»

Schools will be closed Wednesday across much of western Greece due to extreme bad weather forecast in the area, state ERT television said. ERT said the measure would apply to the administrative Region of Western Greece, which covers the northwestern Peloponnese – including the city of Patras – and »»»

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Terri Lynn Williams Womack, the wife of Rep. Steve Womack, has died after a brief illness, the Republican from Arkansas announced Tuesday. "Sunday afternoon, Heaven welcomed an angel. My wife of 41 years, Terri Womack, went to live in eternity with Jesus," Womack said in a post on »»»

Guatemala's minister of the interior, Marco Antonio Villeda presents a flag to the family member of a slain police officer at the Ministry of the Interior in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Monday. Guatemala is under a state of siege decreed by the government of President Bernardo Arevalo de Leon aft»»»

Doha: The Arabic Book Award announced during a press conference held at the Qatar Press Center on Monday that the awards ceremony for the winners of its third edition will be held on January 27. The event will be held under the patronage of, and in cooperation with, the Qatar National Commission fo»»»

Davos: For the first time, Investopia took part in the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos through “Investopia-Davos”, marked by a high-level panel discussion entitled: “Where Will Global Capital Move Next? Platforms, Policies, and Partnerships Shaping the New Economy.” The session was attended by A»»»

Davos: The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level dialogue session that discussed the role of soft power in strengthening economic resilience and rebuilding trust in a world experiencing increasing volatility, as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The s»»»

Davos: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with the Bahraini delegation participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Bahraini delegation was led by Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s »»»

Alon Alexander, 37, (R) and his twin brother, Oren (C) attend a bond hearing in Miami in December 2024. According to a federal indictment, Oren, along with his brothers Alon and Tal, are alleged to have "repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault, and rape dozens of victims." File Photo by Mat»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., on Tuesday announced she will challenge incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., in the Louisiana Republican primary in May. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., on Tuesday announced her candidacy to challenge incumbe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Tuesday with United Kingdom Special Envoy for Women and Girls, HE Baroness Harriet Harman, on the sidelines of the 4th National Human Rights Forum in Doha. The meeting addressed a nu»»»

Davos: The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HE Ilham Aliyev met with Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Tuesday in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026. During the meeting, they discussed bilate»»»

Davos: The United Arab Emirates participated in a high-level dialogue session that discussed the role of soft power in strengthening economic resilience and rebuilding trust in a world experiencing increasing volatility, as part of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The s»»»

Dubai: Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has praised the UAE for its distinctive and increasingly influential approach to global engagement, saying the country has set itself apart by showing up not only with capital, but with commitment, partnership and long-term vision. Speaking on th»»»

The French and American presidents have long touted their friendly relationship. In front of the cameras, they're known for long handshakes and pats on the back, but is this tactile camaraderie a facade? Could their so-called "bromance" be over? On the first anniversary of Donald Trump's inaugurati»»»

French PM Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday forced part of of a highly-contested budget bill through parliament without a vote by invoking Article 49.3 of the Constitution. FRANCE 24's James André said two votes of no-confidence are expected, one by the hard left France Unbowed party and the other by th»»»

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution on Tuesday to force part of his 2026 budget ​bill through the deeply divided lower house of parliament ‍without a vote. Opposition parties, including the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) and far-right Nationa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Tuesday strongly condemned the initiation by the Israeli occupation authorities, with the participation of the Minister of National Security, of demolition operations inside the complex of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Ne»»»

François Asselineau, leader of French opposition party the Union Populaire Republicaine, points out that President Macron backed the US's illegal military operation in Venezuela, but is now talking about 'international law' when it comes to Greenland. "He approved Trump asserting the law of the str»»»

DAVOS: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday underscored the importance of coordinated international efforts, restraint and wisdom in addressing the multiple crises facing the Middle East. In a Discussion Panel at the World »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari emphasised that the State of Qatar's commitment to the Palestinian people will not be affected by any media statements, polarisation, or political stances from a»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the "old order is not coming back" and urged fellow middle powers to come together in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said on Tuesday, »»»

Police on the island of Rhodes have established that a man found dead at the bottom of a cliff after an apparent road accident had in fact been murdered, authorities said Tuesday. A police statement said murder charges have been brought against a man who allegedly staged the supposed accident. The »»»

The Velichie party has filed a complaint to the Gotse Delchev Prosecution Office, the Blagoevgrad Regional Prosecution Office, the acting Prosecutor General, the outgoing Interior Minister, and the outgoing Chair of the National Assembly in connection with an assault against Stanislav Zhulev – a me»»»

Brussels will be the bigger “loser” after pausing the ratification of the August 2025 framework agreement on a trade deal with the US. The latter’s massive trade deficit with Europe is simply too large, economics professor Daniel Lacalle says. “The trade surplus with the United States is very large»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' commencement of demolition operations within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) compound in occupied Jerusalem, with the participation of the Minister of National »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched a specialized Quranic encyclopedia titled "Encyclopedia of Quranic Readings and Sciences" on the Islamweb website, a significant step that enhances the presence of Quranic sciences in the digital sphere. In a statement»»»

Cairo: Alexandria was ranked the safest African city for 2025, claiming the top spot in Numbeo’s Safety Index for Africa. With an overall score of 54.6, Egypt’s coastal city claimed the “safest African city” distinction, beating Tunisia’s capital Tunis, and Egypt's own capital Cairo. The regional t»»»

A stay on the Moon may soon move from science fiction to ultra-luxury travel. US company GRU Space has announced plans to build what it says will be the world’s first permanent hotel on the Moon, aiming to welcome guests as early as 2032. If realised, the project would mark the first human-designed»»»

Egypt’s reported airstrikes on a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) military supply convoy in Sudan on 9 January could mark a pivotal moment in Sudan’s civil war, moving its northern neighbour up a gear from cautious diplomacy to decisive action. According to some media reports, the strikes targeted a conv»»»

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally party are both expected to file votes of no-con»»»

The UK goverenment on Tuesday approved a 20,000-square-metre plot of land, known as Royal Mint Court, for China's new embassy in London. The decision has stoked heated controversy, mostly over national security concerns and the signal it could send, that Britain bows to economic pressure »»»

Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - BH Bank recorded a 2.8% decline in its Net Banking Income (NBI) to TND 681.5 million at the end of December 2025, compared with the same period last year.According to the bank’s financial statements published Tuesday by the...»»»

The leaders of the parties in the BSP-United Left coalition on Tuesday gave high praise for the participation of the coalition’s representatives in the governance of the country and declared full support for BSP-United Left chair and Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Atanas Zafirov, who is Deputy Pr»»»

Jerusalem: While memories themselves may fade, the explanations people give for why they remember events remain detailed and stable over time, a new Israeli study suggests. Researchers analyzed the self-reported explanations of 421 participants using linguistic tools to track changes in content and»»»

Real estate prices in Saudi Arabia’s capital fell 3% in the final quarter of last year, reversing a 1% rise in the previous quarter, in a shift that highlights the on-the-ground impact of policy moves ordered by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to rein in s»»»

Share: Wall Street slumps after Trump threatens 8 NATO members with punishing tariffs over Greenland Stocks suffered big losses Tuesday after President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Greenland, threatening to impose new tariffs on countries opposing the sale of the Danish territory to the»»»

One of the most powerful solar radiation storms on record, which led to the Northern Lights appearing at unusually low latitudes across the Northern Hemisphere, has also turned the night skies pinkish-red in parts of northern Greece. The storm started at around 6 p.m. Monday with solar radiation hi»»»

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Davos a response to a request to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to extend an operating licence for the Serbian oil company NIS was due "today, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow", and noted that he saw no reason for the l»»»

Tunis, Jan 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held a working session with the President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association and members of its executive board in Amman, Jordan.Ways to...»»»

A spokesman for Iran’s armed forces on Tuesday warned US President Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, days after Trump called for an end to Khamenei’s nearly 40-year reign. “Trump knows that if any hand of aggression is extended toward our leader,»»»

Sunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over a decade, has been a devastating tragedy for the country, with the loss of at least 42 lives. And amid the grief, many are asking what could have caused such a failure on one of Europe's most admired rail systems. The CIAF rail in»»»