US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold restrictions on transgender athletes
A majority of the nine justices on the US Supreme Court appear inclined to uphold state bans on transgender women and girls competing in female school sports. During oral arguments on Tuesday, the court considered cases from students in two different states who are challenging bans on participation»»»
'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
Across North Africa, the Amazigh people have been coming together to usher in the year 2976. They have, unfortunately, not cracked time travel. Rather, they are almost a thousand years ahead of much of the world because they follow a calendar that starts at 950 BC, when King Sheshonq ascended the t»»»
DHS disputes NYC officials' account of council staffer detained by ICE - UPI.com
The Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Kristi Noem, has refuted New York City officials' description of a council employee detained by ICE earlier this week, arguing that he was in the country illegally. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The New York City Council emp»»»
‘A jellyfish has more spine than Europeans’ – professor on Trump’s plans to annex Greenland
Europe is too weak to stand up to US President Donald Trump’s ambitions to bring Greenland under American control, journalism professor Greg Simons has said. Trump stated last week that the US must annex Greenland – a Danish self-governing island – to contain Russia and China, claiming the two coun»»»
Saudi Arabia braces for sharp cold snap as temperatures dip below freezing
Dubai: Saudi Arabia will see a sharp drop in temperatures as a cold wave is set to sweep across large parts of the Kingdom from today, with some areas expected to record temperatures below zero. The National Centre of Meteorology has warned that the cold spell will bring a noticeable fall in temper»»»
UAE braces for cooler temperatures and strong winds amid fluctuating weather
Dubai: Fluctuating weather conditions continue to affect the UAE over the coming days, with cooler temperatures, periods of mist and strengthening winds expected across several parts of the country, the National Centre of Meteorology said on Wednesday. The NCM said the country is being influenced b»»»
Lionsoul Global announces strategic partnership with ALTNovel
Lionsoul Global (“Lionsoul”) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ALTNovel Capital Ltd (“ALTNovel”), an Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”)–based investment platform focused on private capital opportunities, data-driven research, and ethical impact investing. Through this partnershi»»»
Iran protests death toll tops 2,000, activists say, in worst upheaval since 1979 revolution
US-based activists said the death toll in the Iranian government's crackdown on the largest protest movement since the 1979 revolution had passed 2,000. While an enduring internet blackout has made it impossible to know the full scale of the violence, some Iranians have been able to report what the»»»
Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters
US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday of unspecified "very strong action" if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters, with Tehran calling American warnings a "pretext for military intervention". International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights gro»»»
Iran calls on UN chief, Security Council to condemn US for inciting violence
United Nations: Iranian UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani asked the UN secretary-general and the Security Council to condemn the United States for inciting violence and threatening to use force against his country. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Somali UN ambassad»»»
Why countries change their currency — and what Syria’s move really means
Money is a tool for citizens, institutions, and governments. It facilitates buying and selling within a country and enables transactions in foreign markets. However, it may fail to perform this role when its value collapses and people turn to stronger, more widely accepted currencies in internation»»»
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
WASHINGTON: Multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the Trump administration said Tuesday. “We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela,” the State Department said. Also Read: Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are political prisonersAlso Rea»»»
UAE strongly condemns terrorist bombing targeting police forces in Pakistan
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of a number of police personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirme»»»
Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are political prisoners
GUANARE, Venezuela: Freedom came too late for Edilson Torres. The police officer was buried Tuesday in his humble, rural hometown following his death in a Venezuelan prison, where he was held incommunicado since his December detention on what his family said were politically motivated accusations. »»»
Philippines: Passport power rises to 68th globally, economy 9th in Asia
Manila: The Philippine passport now ranks 68th globally, with a world reach of 39%, the latest Passport Index shows. This means Filipinos can access about two-fifths of the world's countries with relative ease. With a population of over 116 million, these metrics highlight both the opportunities – »»»
Iran says US seeking 'pretext for military intervention'
Iran's government on Tuesday accused the United States of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention, after US President Donald Trump threatened "strong action" over the deadly crackdown on mass protests. "US fantasies and policy toward Iran are rooted in regime change, with sanctio»»»
Ukraine destroys key Russian drone factory, but is losing the drone and missile war
Ukraine has stepped up its campaign against Russia’s defence-industrial base with a strike on a key drone-production facility in the southern city of Taganrog, underscoring Kyiv’s growing focus on disrupting Moscow’s ability to wage long-range warfare. »»»
Ukraine destroys key Russian drone factory, but is losing the drone and missile war
Ukraine has stepped up its campaign against Russia’s defence-industrial base with a strike on a key drone-production facility in the southern city of Taganrog, underscoring Kyiv’s growing focus on disrupting Moscow’s ability to wage long-range warfare. »»»
Affordable Care Act enrollments are down amid increased premiums - UPI.com
Affordable Care Act signups are down in most states as the open enrollment period ends on Thursday, while federal lawmakers continued working on subsidies extension bills on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The end of temporary subsidies for Affordable Care Ac»»»
What Abu Dhabi crash eyewitness wants every road passenger in UAE to know
Dubai: After Indian expat NS witnessed the horrific Abu Dhabi car crash that claimed five lives on January 4, one haunting question stayed with her: could more lives have been saved if everyone had been wearing seat belts? The 24-year-old aeronautical engineer in Dubai, who saw the accident unfold »»»
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China
The US government has given chip giant Nvidia the green light to sell its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) processors in China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. The H200, Nvidia's second-most-advanced semiconductor, had been restricted by Washington over concerns that it would give »»»
Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route to China for a pivotal visit aimed at resetting ties with Beijing and finding new economic opportunities for his country outside the US. It will not be an easy task, with pressure on Canada to balance its goal of diversifying trade without risking dam»»»
He bought a new iPhone 17 in Dubai. Indian customs charged him extra at the airport
Dubai: Dubai resident, let’s call him Ravi, thought he knew all the rules before his annual trip to India last December. He’d booked family visits, holiday outings, and even a new sealed iPhone 17 Pro Max he’d bought in Dubai as a surprise for his brother. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'
Pooja* was 16 years old when she was accused of murdering her mother. The teenager, who lived with her alcoholic stepfather in a poor neighbourhood in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, was arrested in 2018 and sent to jail. Her lawyer told the police that Pooja was a minor. According to I»»»
Boeing annual orders top Airbus for first time in 7 years
Boeing secured orders for nearly 1,200 commercial planes last year, topping European rival Airbus for the first time since 2018, according to figures released Tuesday. The US aviation giant booked 175 orders in December, taking the total for 2025 to 1,173. Also In This Package Boeing faces 2nd US t»»»
'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of W. House talks
Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks on the future of the Arctic island which President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.»»»
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast. Speaking to host Prakhar Gupta, the AI chief argued that people will eventually use powerful, personalised AI tools that will be able to run on the h»»»
Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, who helped end racial segregation in the US by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, has died. She was 86 years old. Colvin's protest, which led to her arrest, came in 1955 at the age of 15 while she was living in Montgomery, Alabama. It happened nine months before t»»»
Crew-11 astronauts set for rare early return as NASA monitors California weather - UPI.com
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 members (L-R), NASA pilot Mike Fincke, NASA commander Zena Cardman, mission specialist Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos and mission specialist Kimiya Yui from JAXA walk out of the operations center before boarding a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., on July 31. F»»»
Elite German unit probed over drugs, harassment and Nazi salutes – media
Dozens of soldiers in an elite German army unit are under investigation for abuse, bullying, Nazi salutes, and drug use, according to local media. Fifty-five suspects in the 26th Parachute Regiment, one of Germany’s top-tier units, are being probed over allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to»»»
Bill allowing victims of deepfake porn to sue passes Senate - UPI.com
Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., introduced “The Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act,” which passed on U.S. Senate on Tuesday. If signed into law the bill would give victims of deepfake pornography legal recourse against the people who create and distribute it. File Phot»»»
Actor Timothy Busfield surrenders himself amid child sex abuse claims - UPI.com
Actor and director Timothy Busfield turned himself in to police in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday and vowed to fight charges accusing him of sexually abusing two boys in 2022. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Actor Timothy Busfield surrendered himself to the Albuque»»»
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68. His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. The satirical cartoon strip - about a competent but frust»»»
German businesses sound alarm over record bankruptcies
The number of bankruptcies in Germany is alarmingly high and continues to grow, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), has warned. It urged Berlin on Monday to take urgent measures to remedy the situation and tackle high energy prices. The statement came as the government statistica»»»
'Very little evidence of mass organisation by protesters' to take over Iran government, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Arang Keshavarzian, Author and Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University, says that 'there's so few good options for Iranians at this current juncture that [Reza Pahlavi] is the only concrete name that can come to the fore' addi»»»
QOC participates in Government Communications Forum 2026
The Qatar Olympic Committee took part in the second day of the Government Communications Forum 2026 through its participation in the panel discussion titled “Sport and Society: From Fan Engagement to Community Impact,” which discussed the role of sport in supporting social development. The session »»»
Savour the sweetness: Pakistan brings its citrus treasures to Al Wakra Old Souq
The Pakistan Citrus Festival commenced at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10, inviting visitors to savour farm-fresh citrus fruits brought directly from Pakistan’s orchards. The festival was inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Muhammad Aamer, in the presence of officials from Souq Waqif »»»
Soulful nights: Sohni Dharti Forum brings Pakistani music to life
Sohni Dharti Forum brought the vibrant spirit of Pakistani culture to life with a mesmerising music event that captivated a packed hall of enthusiasts. The event featured an array of talented performers who delivered soul-stirring ghazals, melodious songs, and energetic qawwali, leaving the audienc»»»
Japan eyes broader partnership with Qatar, says official
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Japan is committed to deepening and diversifying strategic partnership with Qatar, Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Jan Kitamura Toshihiro has said.In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the media briefing on Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu»»»
Lusail Museum Conversations opens at GU-Q with exploration of late Ottoman modernity
Hanane Djoua Doha At Georgetown University in Qatar on Tuesday evening, the late Ottoman Empire emerged not as a distant historical abstraction but as a lens through which to reconsider modernity, identity, and power in the Middle East. The occasion marked the inaugural lecture of Lusail Museum Con»»»
QA Group reinforces its support to QCS
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group employees in Doha and outstations came together for the annual “Think Pink” legacy campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focused on education, wellbeing and meaningful community contribution.Now in its tenth year, this year’s efforts brought emplo»»»
QC winds up ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) concluded its ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The initiative aimed to perform surgeries to repair congenital heart defects in children. The closing ceremony was attended »»»
Environment minister launches State of the Environment Report in Qatar 2025
QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie launched the State of the Environment Report for the State of Qatar 2025 on Tuesday. The report dealt with the current environmental conditions in Qatar, highlighting key challenges and achievement»»»
Qatar committed to multilateral work in promoting peace: Shura deputy speaker
QNA Doha Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has affirmed that Qatar’s hosting of the 298th session of the IPU Executive Committee comes within its firm approach, under the leadership of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to support multilatera»»»
Japan eyes broader partnership with Qatar, says official
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Japan is committed to deepening and diversifying strategic partnership with Qatar, Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Jan Kitamura Toshihiro has said.In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the media briefing on Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu»»»
Watch: Bear evicted from California crawlspace may have found a new home - UPI.com
Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A bear that was finally evicted from underneath a California house after several months may have found a new home underneath another house nearby. The bear, which had been visiting Ken Johnson's Altadena home since at least April, was finally evicted from the crawlspace underneath »»»
Matexi Poland to sell 400 apartments in ‘26 compared to 362 in ‘25
Matexi Polska increased its sales in 2025, signing 362 developer contracts, up about 14% y/y. The company delivered 439 apartments to customers, a 55% rise compared with 2024. Sales were concentrated in Warsaw (262 units) and Kraków (100). CEO Mirosław Bednarek described 2025 as challenging, noting»»»
Ronson sold 192 premises, handed over 133 in Q4 ‘25
Ronson Development reported solid operating results in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company sold 192 apartments and delivered 133 units to customers during the quarter. Sales were led by the Ursus Centralny, Między Drzewami and Zielono Mi projects, while most handovers took place in Zielono Mi, »»»
Modular construction market will grow to PLN 7.2 bln by 2030
According to a report by PMR Market Experts (Hume’s Institute), the value of Poland’s modular construction market is expected to rise to PLN 4.6 bln in 2025 from PLN 4.4 bln in 2024, and could reach PLN 7.2 bln by 2030. After a slight 1.3% y/y decline in 2024, growth is set to resume, supported by »»»
Government adopts deregulation project for investment funds
Poland’s Council of Ministers has adopted a draft amendment to the laws governing investment funds and trading in financial instruments, continuing the government’s deregulatory agenda, according to the Ministry of Finance. The reform removes the obligation for non-public closed-end investment fund»»»