Dubai: The governorate of Turaif in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region recorded the kingdom’s lowest temperature on Wednesday, with mercury levels plunging to -3°C. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) confirmed that a significant cold air mass has settled over the region, leaving the land»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes strike the town of Al-Kharayeb in the Sidon district, southern Lebanon 21-01-2026 18:47 PM»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian military tribunal handed down lengthy prison sentences, including life imprisonment, to four men accused of killing Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in a 2024 terror attack, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday from the courtroom. The Second W»»»

NUUK (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Minister of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, Self-sufficiency, and Environment Peter Borg called on the island's population to stockpile supplies for at least five days. "Today we are presenting a contingency plan. Prepare for crises: stockpile supplies for five days ..»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Sports For All (QSFA) has opened registration for the Education City Ramadan Challenge 2026, a four-race women-only running series to be held at Education City Stadium during the holy month. According to QSFA, the event is designed as a private space for women, with no men permit»»»

With a fragile ceasefire holding in the Gaza Strip amid continued Israeli violations and overlapping political and security pressures, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has set out a roadmap for the next phase, beginning with urgent humanitarian needs and extending to reconstruction, inst»»»

The US military says it has begun transferring detainees from the ISIS group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities. US Central Command said the transfer began on Wednesday and so far 150 ISIS members have been taken from Syria’s northeastern province»»»

While in Davos, Donald Trump is expected to provide more details about his "Board of Peace". Ostensibly created to oversee the US-brokered ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, the US president has invited some 60 countries to join, including to Russia and China. Some, including Israel, have alread»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created "Board of Peace" is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an in»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), organised a workshop on research and innovation projects in food safety, with the participation of approximately 70 coordinators and supervisors from scientific research teams in »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s food delivery market is entering a new phase of accelerated expansion, with mobile ordering now dominating transactions and industry data pointing to sustained growth across platforms, restaurants and supporting technology providers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

The fuel produced with biogas will be an alternative to conventional jet fuel, and it will significantly reduces aviation emissions without requiring changes to existing aircraft engines or infrastructure. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Uruguay will be the site of»»»

Tunis, Jan 21 (TAP) - The 20th edition of the multilateral naval exercise Phoenix Express 26 was inaugurated on Tuesday at the main naval base in La Goulette, with the participation of 50 military personnel representing nine countries: Algeria,...»»»

The number of people killed in protests against the Iranian regime has been rising since demonstrations began in late December. An NGO reported on January 20 that more than 4,500 people had been killed. However, it added that the figure was provisional because a nationwide internet blackout meant t»»»

Police in Sharjah have issued a fresh warning to motorists regarding the critical importance of clearing paths for emergency vehicles, noting that momentary distractions are frequently hampering life-saving missions. Failing to give way to ambulances, police patrols, or civil defence vehicles face »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike the previously threatened residential building in Ansar, south Lebanon 21-01-2026 18:41 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»

Well-known Bulgarians have called for a Day Away from Social Media, aiming to reduce the harmful impact of social networks on users by redirecting their attention elsewhere, even if only for a single day, the initiators from the Reading Is Modern campaign said. The campaign is supported by Desi Bak»»»

US President Donald Trump arrived at the Economic World Forum in Davos on Wednesday, where he used his keynote speech to hector world leaders in the audience, boast about his domestic policies and reiterate claims that Washington should own Greenland. President Donald Trump arrived at the internati»»»

The European Parliament is suspending its work on an EU-US trade deal struck between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last July, parliamentary trade committee chair Bernd Lange said Wednesday. Lange said that Trump's tariff threat against European nat»»»

Rewatch US President Donald Trump's speech in Davos amid growing tension with European allies and declining support back home.»»»

US President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Davos forum in which he based his desire to take over Greenland that it had been once owned by the US, and was "given" to Denmark after World War Two. But as FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert reminds us, that is historically false. Trump also implied once ag»»»

The Minister of Technical and Vocational Education, Yakhlef Al-Saifaw, and the Chargé d’affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of technical and vocational education yesterday. The two sides discussed a memorandum of understanding that inclu»»»

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told some 70 international business leaders on Wednesday that the Egyptian economy has successfully absorbed major global shocks and is prioritising private sector expansion through wide-ranging incentives and structural reforms. Speaking at a dialogue session on the »»»

Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 45.2% to $3.2bn during the first quarter of the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, supported by a significant surge in remittances and growth in the services sector. Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data for the July-September 2025 period showed the deficit falling fro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army threatens to launch strikes on residential buildings in the towns of Al-Kharayeb and Ansar, south Lebanon 21-01-202»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has nullified years of French efforts to restore the country’s image, especially in the Middle East and Africa, Former Palestinian diplomat and political analyst Rami al-Shair told Sputnik. “As one of the leaders of the anti-Russian campaign, he has no right to disc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced on Wednesday that the State of Qatar handled 54.3 million passengers in 2025, a 3% increase compared with 2024. In a breakdown shared by the authority, August recorded the highest monthly traffic with 5 million passengers, while Decem»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the State of Qatar HE Christos Kapodistrias. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, as well as ways to suppo»»»

Chinese car brands have sharply reduced their showroom network in Russia after several years of rapid expansion, with hundreds of outlets closed or rebranded amid low sales and higher costs, Kommersant has reported. In 2025, 643 showrooms selling Chinese passenger cars and light commercial vehicles»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has admitted that the “rules-based international order” was always a partially false narrative that countries knowingly upheld for decades because it benefited them. During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Carney said nations such as Cana»»»

The Federal National Council (FNC) has recommended extending maternity leave in the government sector to a minimum of 98 fully paid days, in line with global best practices. The recommendation was made during discussions on the Family Protection and the Concept of the Family Unit report, prepared b»»»

US President Donald Trump gave a long-awaited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on the US economy, while addressing Greenland, NATO and lambasting US allies. He said he does not want to use force to take Greenland but has called for immediate negotiations. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley and F»»»

US President Donald Trump addressed economic leaders in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, before answering questions. He addressed Greenland, Iran, NATO and the US economy, while lambasting US allies amidst the EU thinking of using its anticoercion instrument as Trump t»»»

US President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that, only a few days after threatening several European countries with tariffs if they do not agree to a US takeover of the Danish territory. FRANCE 24»»»

DAVOS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday and pointed out Serbia's positions on the main geopolitical issues. "A cordial brief meeting with Marco Rubio, with whom I exchanged views on the current glo»»»

Three journalists were killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza on Wednesday, the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency said. Israel has been the biggest killer of journalists for three years running, Reporters Without Borders data shows, with the country's forces killing 220 media professionals »»»

Syrian government forces on January 21 took full control of the sprawling camp of al-Hol in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Islamic State group, as a truce between the government and Kurdish fighters appeared to be holding. The camp is home to some 24,000, most of them wom»»»

If you were asked to name great sandwiches in France, you might say ham and cheese on a baguette, or perhaps a traditional croque-monsieur. You probably wouldn't immediately think of a lobster roll. However, this American East Coast delicacy has been taking Paris by storm thanks to Moise Sfez. He's»»»

Michele Tafoya embraces Al Michaels on the field before the last Monday Night Football game on ABC at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., in 2005. Tafoya announced she will run for Senate representing Minnesota. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI. | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Michele Tafoya,»»»

The Chairman of the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), Mohamed Al-Hangari, inaugurated the at the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunisia today. Several relevant directors of customs departments were also present. During the inauguration ceremony a presentation on the Single Window Export S»»»

US President Donald Trump touched down in a tense Davos on Wednesday to give an "America First" speech that will push his world-shaking bid to seize control of Greenland. Trump's claims over the Danish territory have dominated the meeting in the Swiss ski resort, where Trump landed by helicopter. H»»»

The rectors and vice-rectors of 23 Bulgarian universities signed memoranda of bilateral cooperation with six Hungarian higher education institutions on Wednesday. This took place during the first Bulgarian-Hungarian Rectors' Forum in Samokov, organized by the Council of Rectors of Higher Education »»»

Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is leading the Bulgarian delegation to the Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said here Wednesday. The delegation includes outgoing Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev. During the forum, Zhelyazk»»»

Chinese carmaker BYD has shipped approximately 7,000 electric and hybrid vehicles to Argentina aboard its dedicated transport vessel, marking the largest single-brand automotive delivery in the country's history as the company seeks to capitalise on government incentives aimed at boosting electrifi»»»

The European Parliament has stalled the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur by voting to submit the deal to the bloc's highest court for legal review that could delay ratification by more than a year. Lawmakers backed the p»»»

Russian far-right propagandist and ideologist of the "Russian World" concept, Aleksandr Dugin, has said that Moscow should not "agree with the existence of sovereign Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, or Kyrgyzstan" and that the former Soviet republics should become part of Russi»»»

Russian far-right propagandist and ideologist of the "Russian World" concept, Aleksandr Dugin, has said that Moscow should not "agree with the existence of sovereign Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, or Kyrgyzstan" and that the former Soviet republics should become part of Russi»»»

Russian far-right propagandist and ideologist of the "Russian World" concept, Aleksandr Dugin, has said that Moscow should not "agree with the existence of sovereign Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, or Kyrgyzstan" and that the former Soviet republics should become part of Russi»»»

Russian far-right propagandist and ideologist of the "Russian World" concept, Aleksandr Dugin, has said that Moscow should not "agree with the existence of sovereign Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, or Kyrgyzstan" and that the former Soviet republics should become part of Russi»»»

Russian far-right propagandist and ideologist of the "Russian World" concept, Aleksandr Dugin, has said that Moscow should not "agree with the existence of sovereign Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, or Kyrgyzstan" and that the former Soviet republics should become part of Russi»»»