A powerful blast of cold air from the Arctic is expected to sweep through much of the United States, bringing snow and ice to nearly 30 states and impacting nearly 160 million people, forecasters warn. The cold front is expected to ramp up on Thursday in the southwest, before pushing into the East »»»

President Donald Trump has now abruptly dialled back his aggressive rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, dropping tariff threats against Denmark and Nato allies just days after escalating tensions at Davos. Also Read: Trump heads to Davos: 'No going back' on Greenland, says Europe will not 'push back t»»»

The Oscar nominations will be announced later, with Leonardo DiCaprio's politically-charged thriller One Battle After Another expected to lead the field. Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Bugonia and The Secret Agent are also expected to perform strongly when the shortlists are announ»»»

California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he was blocked from speaking at a World Economic Forum event in Davos and blamed the Trump administration. Newsom's office said on X that USA House, the official US pavilion at the global event, denied his entry to speak there on Wednesday despite being inv»»»

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled federal officers can use force against protesters as needed while enforcing immigration laws in Minnesota. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Federal law enforcement can use force while enforcing federal immigration laws in Minnesot»»»

In a giant factory surrounded by mountains covered in snow, a lift lowers the steel bodies of cars onto the start of an assembly line. They've just been welded together by robots - there are 690 working in this factory. Next an army of human workers in red trousers and white t-shirts will transform»»»

Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals who are choosing to relocate with the intention of settling, investing, and managing their family wealth in the UAE on a long-term basis. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Families a»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he intended to hold several meetings in the upcoming days to discuss the issue of Greenland, adding the meetings would not include the G-7 emergency meeting proposed by French President Emmanual Macron.Trump made the stat»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The White House announced Wednesday that a "minor" electrical malfunction forced the aircraft carrying US President Donald Trump to return to Maryland shortly after takeoff en route to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down 12 cents to reach USD 60.61 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to USD 60.73 pb on Monday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC).In global markets, Brent crude futures climbed 98 cents to USD 64.92 pb, while US West Texas Intermediate rose 9»»»

MADRID, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Spanish state television reported that a train driver was killed and 15 passengers were injured after a retaining wall collapsed onto a railway track and a passenger train struck it in the Catalonia region.The broadcaster said late Tuesday, the wall collapsed due to a lands»»»

DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem affirmed Wednesday Kuwait's keenness to enhance its presence at international economic forums.In a statement to KUNA on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) a»»»

DAVOS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel affirmed Wednesday that Kuwait's participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) reflects its belief in international dialogue to confront global economic challenges and consolidate its position as a partner.In a statement t»»»

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- US President Donald J. Trump announced that he would not proceed with the tariffs, that were scheduled to affect eight European countries as from February 1, after reaching a deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Greenland.In a post on his T»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Commander of the US Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper spoke with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday to brief him on CENTCOM's plan for "an orderly and secure transfer of up to 7,000 detainees," including members of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), from nort»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six Palestinian nonprofit organizations under the suspicion of having covert links with Hamas movement."Hamas's insidious practice of operating behind civilian organizations endangers»»»

ADEN, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Commander of the Second Division of the Southern Giants (Al-Amaliqa al-Janubia) Brigade Hamdi Shoukri survived a bomb attack on his convoy in the northern part of Aden city, southwest Yemen, on Wednesday."The criminal terrorist attack with a booby-trapped car, claimed the liv»»»

AMMAN, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) organization attacked several sites of the regular troops, one day after reaching a ceasefire agreement.The attacks led to the martyrdom of 11 servicemembers and scores of injuries, the Syrian Arab News Agency SANA reported on Wednesday, ci»»»

RIYADH, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said the leaders of their countries welcomed US President Donald Trump's invitation for joining the Board of Peace for Gaza.The ministers announced, in a j»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's welcome of the invitation extended to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah by President Donald Trump President of the friendly United States of America to join the Board of Peace for Gaza.The Minis»»»

If Leonardo DiCaprio's Catch Me If You Can ever needed a sequel, prosecutors say real life may have already written one. A Canadian man, Dallas Pokornik, is accused of masquerading as both a pilot and a flight attendant, allegedly raking in hundreds of free flights over four years, US authorities s»»»

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday approved contempt resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after they skipped deposition hearings. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The House Oversigh»»»

In his lengthy speech at Davos, Donald Trump falsely claimed the US 'gave back' Greenland to Denmark after World War II. In reality, Greenland has never been America's to give back at all. Vedika Bahl goes through the facts - and falsehoods - surrounding Greenland in Truth or Fake.»»»

President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew ⁠a threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations for ‍their opposition to his ambitions for US ownership of Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte on the Danish autonomous territory’s future. H»»»

Donald Trump chided Mark Carney in a ⁠speech in Davos on Wednesday after the Canadian prime minister delivered a rousing address on a "rupture" in the international rules-based order. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports from Ottawa.»»»

Europol said the seized chemicals were enough to produce more than 330 tons of drugs including MDMA, amphetamine and cathinone. Photo courtesy of Europol Jan. 21 (UPI) -- European police announced Wednesday they dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs as part of a yearlong multi-country drug investigat»»»

President Donald Trump has said he no longer plans to impose tariffs on European countries that had opposed his ambitions for the US to acquire Greenland. In a social media post, Trump said his decision followed a "very productive meeting" with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte. "This solution, if »»»

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say. It shows a red outline of a hand whose fingers were reworked, researchers say, to create a claw-like motif which indicates an early leap in symbolic imagination. The»»»

From the outside, the vacant shop on the corner of a busy avenue in central Sydney looks abandoned. Plastic sheeting is taped across all the windows and there's a large padlock hanging on the door handle. Step inside, though, and you're greeted by cuddly toys, candles, trinkets and messages of hope»»»

Iranian official media on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests which first erupted in late December and which activists say were suppressed with a deadly crackdown. here are many versions of what happened in the country during the weeks of protests. There's the regime's stance, a»»»

Sudan's army has reportedly received and is considering a new proposal from the United States and Saudi Arabia for a truce with its rival paramilitary. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. He says that the latest proposal is 'the light at the end of the»»»

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Wednesday insisted that he was "not a criminal" while still in hiding after escaping what he said was a police raid on his home ahead of last week's presidential election. The country's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba – and the son of re-elected Presi»»»

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was questioned for the second day as part of her appeal trial regarding accusations of embezzlement of EU funds by her party for several years. The morning started with Le Pen admitting "negligence", while the lawyer for the European Parliament in the afternoon»»»

1 of 2 | Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine on Tuesday amid Operation Catch of the Day, and Maine officials said they are ready. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enfor»»»

An Albanian prisoner serving a life sentence was fatally stabbed Monday inside Korydallos Prison. The victim, known by the alias “Klodi,” was attacked in his third-wing cell by a Greek inmate who stabbed him twice. The victim had been convicted of a 2002 murder. While imprisoned, he escaped to Alba»»»

QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its fifth anniversary, SHAGUN 5.0, at the Pullman Doha Hotel on October 11, 2025. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal in 2020, the community has grown into Qatar’s largest mothers’ network, connecting over 6,500 moms. The event, attended by more than 180 members, featured cultural p»»»

Renowned cultural exponent Sri Venkappa Bhagavatula was conferred with the prestigious Andhra Saraswatha Seva Puraskaram at the Third World Telugu Conference held on January 4, 2026. The award was presented by Tripura Governor Sri Nallu Indrasena Reddy during the three-day international event organ»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Uttar Pradesh Pratham Welfare Association (UPPWA), an Associate Organization of the ICBF under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Qatar, successfully hosted its inaugural ceremony on 16 January 2026 at Kanjani Hall, IICC, Al Thumama. The event marked the formal launch of t»»»

On the occasion of World Hindi Day, a new Hindi book titled FIFA Ki Dhoom by Qatar-based Indian author and educator Shalini Verma was released at a special cultural programme organised by the Indian Embassy in Doha. The book was formally released in Qatar by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul in»»»

The Embassy of India, Doha, in collaboration with Amrit Uttar Pradesh Navrang Sanskritik Mandal (AUPNSM), Qatar, hosted World Hindi Day 2026. The event highlighted Hindi as a global language that fosters cultural connection and unity. The event was graced by the Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Vipul »»»

QNA Doha Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior and General Supervisor of the Police Academy, Dr Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, affirmed that, under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the Police Academy continues to fulfil its national mission of preparing highly qualified officers throu»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Fourth National Human Rights Forum concluded in Doha on Wednesday, highlighting the need to place human rights at the core of national drug-control efforts. The forum was organised by the National Human Rights Committee Qatar (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Inter»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the graduation ceremony of the eighth batch of cadets from the Police College of the Police Academy in Al Sailiya on Wednesday. The graduation ceremony was attended by sheikhs and ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to »»»

The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday voted to hold former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena in its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now that the Republican-led »»»

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It follows a glittering few years for the 36-year-old pop superstar, who broke her own sales record with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in October. She is among nine songwriters within the 2026»»»

QNA Davos Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a high-level dialogue session organized by Bloomberg under the title “The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power, and the Middle East”, as part of its interview series, held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the Real Estate Brokers Affairs Committee. The decision stipulates the formation of the committee, chaired by Amer Saeed Al Ghafri, assistant unders»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar delivered a strong performance and sustained strategic momentum in 2025, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round tourism destination. Total visitor arrivals grew 3.7 percent to 5.1 million, with the country welcoming 674,000 visitors in D»»»

PM MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, on the margin of the World Economic Forum 2026 on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bila»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, organised the 17th Annual Forum on Excellence in Teaching and Learning under the theme ‘Teaching Excellence in the Age of Intelligent Learning’, under the patronage of the Office of t»»»