Tensions over US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland have driven a wedge in the once iron-clad link between MAGA and Europe's far-right. The rift seems to signal that ideological alignment alone may not be enough to temper worries among European nationalists over Trump's int»»»

Indonesian rescuers struggled Sunday with mounds of mud, debris and water‑soaked ground, searching for dozens still missing after a landslide triggered by torrential rains the day before on the country’s main island of Java killed at least 11 people. The predawn landslide roared down the slopes of »»»

Panda lovers in Tokyo said goodbye on Sunday to a hugely popular pair of the bears that are set to return to China, leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" program, the distinctive black-and-white animals have s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Musa Kulaklikaya, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries and w»»»

Retail stores across Greece will be open Sunday for the second week of the winter sales period. Recommended opening hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., though large shopping malls and department stores are expected to stay open longer. Store openings are optional, with each business deciding independently»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Public "spells" about inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield have died down, but the most Russophobic circles in Europe continue to push this line, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin told Sputnik. "Indeed, such spells about de»»»

On Jan. 25, 2006, the militant Islamic group Hamas, calling for destruction of Israel, scored a stunning victory in the Palestinian parliamentary election. 1 of 7 | Ismail Haniya, Hamas chief candidate, casts his vote in Gaza City in the Palestinian legislative election January 25, 2006. File Photo»»»

CAIRO, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Egypt and Japan secured joint chairmanship of the third edition of the United Nations Water Conference 2026, under the theme " Water for the Planet".Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said in a statement on Saturday that the Conference would add»»»

In January, the cost of Bulgaria’s small consumer basket rose to 58.80 euros, marking an increase of 75 euro cents, or 1.3%, compared to December. This data was shared by Violeta Ivanova from the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions (CITUB) during a press briefing. The union’s survey, conducted »»»

Around 1,700 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were still without heating following a Russian missile and drone attack earlier this week, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said on Sunday. Russia launched a vast attack on Ukraine's energy system on ‌Saturday, rocking Kyiv ‌with explosions»»»

Nuuk: In a coffee shop in Greenland's capital Nuuk, Lykke Lynge looked fondly at her four kids as they sipped their hot chocolate, seemingly oblivious to the world's convulsions. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year with a renewed ambition to seize Greenland, international polit»»»

American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a Taiwan skyscraper without a rope, harness or safety equipment. The building, named Taipei 101 for the number of its floors, stands at 508m (1,667ft) of steel, glass and concrete and is designed to resemble a stick of bamboo. Honnold is renowed»»»

Abu Dhabi: After more than three decades in the same job, a worker has won a long-awaited end-of-service paymentm though less than the full amount he had expected after an Abu Dhabi labour court applied the legal cap set out in UAE labour law. The ruling, issued by the Abu Dhabi Labour Court, order»»»

What began as a dispute over Dh150 ended in a court conviction and a jail sentence after an Asian woman decided to take matters into her own hands when repeated requests for payment were delayed. According to court records, the woman visited the offices of a private company to demand what she said »»»

Raqqa, Jan. 25 (SANA) The head of Syria’s General Authority for Ports and Customs, Qutaiba Badawi, has conducted an inspection tour of customs facilities in Raqqa and the Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ain border crossings with Turkey to assess operations following taking over from the SDF. According to a st»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a request by the White House to allow President Isaac Herzog to attend the launch ceremony of President Trump's Gaza Board of Peace on Thursday in Davos, Axios reported on Saturday, citing two sources familiar with the details. According to diploma»»»

US climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world's tallest buildings. "Sick," Honnold said as he got to the top spire of Taiwan's tallest building after his 91-min»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a first-degree warning - yellow code - for ice in the areas of Sofia City, Sofia Region, Pernik, and Montana for Sunday. Light rain is likely in the morning, and conditions are favourable for ice formation. According to the weather fore»»»

The transfer of ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria could saddle Iraq with annual costs of up to $25 million, an Iraqi government source said on Saturday. The source said the number of detainees stands at around 7,000 members and that the cost of feeding them is estimated at roughly 33 billion I»»»

China’s Lenovo is betting big on Saudi Arabia, naming Riyadh as its regional base for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa as it ramps up manufacturing and research investments to boost the Kingdom’s non-oil economy. The partnership is set to inject fresh momentum into Saudi Arabia’s non-oil gross »»»

Dubai: The Dubai traffic court has convicted both a motorist and a pedestrian after finding that simultaneous errors by each party led to a collision that resulted in injury and damage to a vehicle. According to the case file, prosecutors charged the driver with causing harm through negligence and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) participated in the Economic Media Forum hosted by North Al Batinah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman from January 21 to 22. The participation came within the framework of highlighting the development and economic transformations taking place in the gove»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation, in collaboration with the Business Forum, organised a specialised seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence and Medicine” as part of the 27th Katara Forum. The seminar, held at the Katara Library for Arabic Fiction and moderated by writer and media person»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A Pakistani court on Saturday jailed a prominent rights activist and her husband for 10 years over "anti-state" social media posts. Imaan Mazari, a 32-year-old lawyer and vocal critic of Pakistan's military, "disseminated highly offensive" content on her X account, according to»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Group, Qatar’s leading retail destination, has launched “Explore Australia,” a special in-store campaign inviting shoppers to discover the diversity, quality, and freshness of Australian products across its hypermarkets at attractive promotional prices. The campaign was officially»»»

Two 19-year-olds were killed late Saturday in a traffic accident near the western Greek city of Patra. A passenger car veered off the roadway for reasons that remain unclear and struck a traffic light outside a school complex in the Paralia district on the old Patra-Pyrgos national road. The impact»»»

The understanding between the quintet committee for Lebanon and President Joseph Aoun over the planned conference in support of the army has raised questions on whether the countries friendly to Lebanon have been asking for guarantees related to the launch of the second phase of the state’s plan to»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s drive to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity to key destinations is set to receive a major boost, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reaches 65% completion of a new bridge providing direct access between Shaikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour. Once operational, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, Homebox unveiled its flagship seasonal campaign, For Every Way You Gather, through an exclusive, event attended by leading influencers, VIP guests, and members of the media. Thoughtfully curated to reflect the many rhythms of Ramadan life, the experience brought to life a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has announced the admission of 39 students to the Class of 2030 through its Early Decision application round. This admitted group marks the largest Early Decision cohort in the history of the campus. Sp»»»

Abu Dhabi: Light to moderate rainfall was reported across parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday, as the UAE experienced the effects of a cold upper-air trough accompanied by a surface low-pressure system. Cloud cover gradually increased through the morning, bringing intermittent showers to areas including A»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reiterated that no individual may legally work in the UAE without an official work permit issued by the ministry. In a statement, the ministry said employers are prohibited from recruiting or engaging any worker unless a valid per»»»

Paris: Chairperson of the Executive Board of Unesco and Qatar’s Permanent Representative to Unesco H E Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hanzab met with UN Deputy Secretary-General H E Amina Mohamed, on the sidelines of the International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24. The meeting reviewed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Match for Hope Fan Festival opened yesterday at Place Vendôme Mall, offering fans an interactive and family-friendly experience in support of the “Match for Hope” initiative. Organised by Q-Life, the Fan Festival will run for eight consecutive days from January 24 to 31, located at»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) concluded yesterday with the crowning ceremony for the winners of the falcon beauty contest, held at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joa»»»

Abu Dhabi: Ukraine and Russia ended two days of US-brokered direct talks yesterday and agreed to hold more next week in Abu Dhabi, even as Kyiv accused Moscow of undermining the negotiations towards ending the war by launching fresh strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said of the talks »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Mariam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the recommendations of the Fourth National Forum on Human Rights provided a comprehensive roadmap to address the drug problem in societies around the world, while ensuring full a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar successfully hosted its flagship event, IBPC Annual Connect 2026, bringing together senior Indian and Qatari business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals for high-level dialogue and strategic networking. Hel»»»

A court ruling in central China has drawn wide attention after ordering a woman to issue a public apology for 15 consecutive days over a series of sarcastic social media posts aimed at her husband, following claims that the posts damaged his reputation. The case, reported by NDTV, stems from a disp»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that “militias and parallel entities are a reason of the destruction of nations.” Speaking on the 74th National Police Day, he stressed his country’s categorical rejection of “attempts to divide countries in the region, annex part of them, or»»»

A court ruling in central China has drawn wide attention after ordering a woman to issue a public apology for 15 consecutive days over a series of sarcastic social media posts aimed at her husband, following claims that the posts damaged his reputation. The case, reported by NDTV, stems from a disp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation is set to host the 2nd GCC Women’s Sports Tournament for Universities and Higher Education Institutions from February 6 to 11, 2026. Sponsored by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and hosted for the first time in the Stat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Five Group Trading Company successfully launched Five Star Natural Peanut Butter at an exclusive industry gathering held at Abesq Hotel, Doha, attended by leading retail partners, senior management, and key stakeholders from Qatar’s FMCG sector. The launch marked a significant step in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department and the Projects and Development Department, in cooperation with the Friends of the Municipality Group and the management of 974 Beach, organised an awareness event on the occasion of the International Day o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da‘wah and Religious Guidance, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, has announced the opening of registration for the 62nd edition of the Annual School Quran Memorisation Competit»»»

Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday vowed to speed up the legislative process for a social media ban on under-15s, with the goal of enacting it in September this year. “I have asked the government to activate the accelerated procedure so it can go as quickly as possible,” he s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The likelihood of a partial shutdown in the United States has increased significantly as Democrats object to funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid the most recent fatal shooting incident in Minnesota, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said. A new wave of p»»»

A man has been fatally shot by federal agents in the US city of Minneapolis, according to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Earlier this month, a 37-year-old woman, Renee Good, was also killed there by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The latest fatal incident reportedly occurred ne»»»

Doha: Over the past decade, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has cemented Qatar’s status as a global sporting power, setting a benchmark in modern sports governance defined by ambition, professionalism and excellence. These achievements have paved t»»»

Doha, Qatar: In Qatar and around the world, January 24 marks the International Day of Education, an observance established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to recognise education as a cornerstone of peace, development, and social justice. The observance is more than symbolic. It is a »»»