Jury selection begins in rape, trafficking trial of 3 Alexander brothers - UPI.com
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»»»
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow seeks to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy - UPI.com
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»»»
NHRC Chairperson meets UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls
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»»»
President of Azerbaijan meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
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»»»
Trust, reputation and resilience: UAE’s message from Davos
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»»»
Why showing up matters: Trudeau on the UAE’s global impact
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»»»
Entre Nous - Trump and Macron: A bromance break-up?
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»»»
France's PM invokes Article 49.3 to force through budget bill
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»»»
French PM Lecornu forces 2026 budget through parliament without a vote
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»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Israeli occupation authorities' initiation of demolitions inside UNRWA complex in occupied Jerusalem
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»»»
‘Macron Is Trapped’: Double Standards in French President’s Davos Speech
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»»»
Qatar working closely with US, Egypt and Turkiye to support the technocratic government in Gaza: PM
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 »»»
Qatar's commitment to Palestinians won't be affected by any Israeli stances: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
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»»»
Carney says old world order 'is not coming back'
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 say Rhodes fatal road accident staged to mask murder
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 »»»
Velichie Files Complaint with Prosecution Service over Assault on Gotse Delchev Party Coordinator
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»»»
EU Has No Leverage to Push the US Around on Trade: Analyst
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»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Israel's commencement of demolition operations within UNRWA compound in occupied Jerusalem
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 »»»
Awqaf Ministry launches 'Encyclopedia of Quranic Readings and Sciences' on Islamweb
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»»»
Alexandria leads 2025 safety index for African cities
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»»»
Amir sends congratulations to Sultan of Brunei on successful surgery
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, on the occasion of the success of the surgical operation he underwent, wishing His Majesty continued health and wellness.»»»
A hotel on the Moon? Company says you can book a million-dollar stay for 2032
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 stiffens its resolve to stop Sudan fragmentation
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 opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence
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»»»
UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns
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 »»»
BH Bank’s NBI down 2.8% to TND 681.5 million in 2025
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...»»»
BSP-United Left Happy with Their Participation in Governance, Declare Support for Leader Zafirov
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»»»
Memory explanations remain stable even as memories fade: study
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»»»
Saudi Crown Prince’s Directives Cut Riyadh Property Prices by 3%
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»»»
Trump’s Greenland scheme sparks U.S. capital flight, fear of global trade war. DOW down – Ya Libnan
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»»»
Powerful solar storm makes northern lights visible from Greece
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»»»
Vucic: OFAC response regarding operating licence for NIS due by Friday
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»»»
FM explores investment and partnership opportunities with Jordanian business leaders
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...»»»
Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces Warns Trump Against Taking Action Against Khamenei
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,»»»
Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
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»»»
UAE initiative helps nearly 2,000 released inmates with travel in 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Khalifa Foundation announced its collaboration with Pure Gold Group in a humanitarian initiative aimed at providing travel tickets for released inmates who are unable to cover the cost of returning to their home countries after completing their sentences. The move is in line with the»»»
Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Presidency Outlines Al-Hasakah Deal with SDF, Integration Mechanism 20-01-2026 20:04 PM The Syrian presidency said on Tuesday that i»»»
Trump: We worked with Syrian government to capture terrorists who escaped detention
Washington, Jan.20 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces cooperated with the Syrian government to capture terrorists who escaped from Al-Shaddadi prison south of al-Hasakah in northeast of Syria. “There was an escape attempt from the prison, and we worked with Sy»»»
Head of State inspects situation in Rades and Bou Argoub following heavy rainfall
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied headed early Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy rainfall.The Head of State listened to citizens’ concerns,...»»»
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is set to be announced in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. The move would mark another escalation in tensions between the US»»»
Saudi Industry Minister Meets with Global Leaders at World Economic Forum to Advance Partnerships
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held on Tuesday a series of high-level meetings with government officials and global business leaders on the sidelines of the Kingdom's participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. As part of the Saudi delegation, Alkhor»»»
Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministries; talks continue on implementation, and civilian institutions will be merged into the state - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian Transitional Presidencyannounces agreement to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Defense and Interior ministrie»»»
Major firefighting effort extinguishes flames near fuel tanks in Perama
A major firefighting effort in Perama, at the western edge of the Athens urban area, prevented a fire near fuel storage tanks early Sunday from causing a disaster. The blaze was spotted around midnight, with flames rising several meters on both sides of Dimokratias Avenue, where an underground fuel»»»
European 'Independence' From the US Impossible Without Russia – Beninese Analyst
While French President Emmanuel Macron talks about multilateralism, “he wants certain parties to be excluded," Beninese political analyst Modeste Dossou tells Sputnik He asks whether that call for European independence from the US is possible without Russia, pointing out the inconsistency in Macron»»»
Prosecutor shoots judge at Istanbul courthouse, convict saves her life
There were dramatic scenes at an Istanbul courthouse when a prosecutor shot a judge, whose life was then reportedly saved by a convict who works for the tea service at the premises. Prosecutor Muhammed Cagatay Kilicarslan »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
Prosecutor shoots judge at Istanbul courthouse, convict saves her life
There were dramatic scenes at an Istanbul courthouse when a prosecutor shot a judge, whose life was then reportedly saved by a convict who works for the tea service at the premises. Prosecutor Muhammed Cagatay Kilicarslan »»»
Riyadh property prices fall for third consecutive quarter following balance measures
Saudi Arabia's property prices declined 0.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking the first annual drop in four years since data became available from the General Authority for Statistics, it reported on January 20. »»»
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem - UPI.com
Israeli bulldozers demolish parts of the headquarter of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on Tuesday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Israeli government began demolishing the East Jerusalem building that houses the United Na»»»