Raqqa, Jan. 17 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) announced Saturday that it has officially taken over the Rusafa and Safyan oil fields in Raqqa provice from Syrian Arab Army units, following the army’s recent advances into Deir Hafer and Maskanah. The move is part of plans to restore the fi»»»

BusinessBrazilEU–Mercosur deal finally sealedLouis Oelofse | Shakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe agreement took 25 years to negotiate and will create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The deal was signed, despite opposition from some European farmers. https://p.dw.com/p/56yuYThe EU-Merco»»»

Manama: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—citing their opposition to US efforts to purchase Greenland. He warned that the»»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Opium production in Afghanistan boomed during the two decades in which largely US forces propped up a Washington-approved government – but it has collapsed since the Taliban retook power in the country in August 2021. The »»»

Washington The United States will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries from February 1, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday, citing disagreements over Greenland. Trump said the tariff will apply to all goods sent to the US from Denmark, Norway, Sw»»»

MANAMA: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions' (ANNHRI) leading role in enhancing the performance of its member institutions, in addition to its active contribution to supporting »»»

Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, ⁠paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations. The agreement, ⁠which has been highly contested in Europe, must now gain the conse»»»

New Delhi: India's civil aviation regulator on Saturday imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo, the country's biggest airline, for poor roster planning that led to large-scale flight cancellations in December. Airports across India were thrown into disarray late last year, with the private carri»»»

MOSCOW — Russian annual inflation fell sharply in 2025, data from the state statistics agency showed on Friday, as central bank efforts to tame price growth appeared to bear fruit.The Central Bank of Russia kept interest rates close to 20 per cent for almost two years as high military spending, wh»»»

Hong Kong — Asian markets were mixed recently after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in the AI sector along with a US trade deal with the island.It came after US stocks rebounded after two down days, while oil steadied as President Donald Trump stepped»»»

Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t tell you much about either the present or the future. But how do you know? That is the challenge posed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recen»»»

Households accounted for more than 20% of Poland’s total energy consumption in 2024, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Over 62% of household energy use was devoted to space heating, while water heating represented 18%. Electricity consumption for lighting and household appliances accounted for »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- Host nation Kuwait delivered a commanding performance, routing their Hong Kong counterparts 39-25 in a thrilling Group C clash at the 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship on Saturday.The impressive victory, their second consecutive win of the tournament, has significantly»»»

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A US federal judge has issued an order limiting the crowd control tactics that can be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) towards "peaceful and unobstructive" protesters in Minneapolis. Judge Katherine Menendez ruled on Friday night that federal agents can't arrest or pepper sp»»»

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to US control of Greenland. He said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, a»»»

Bulgaria is approaching a period of political uncertainty as early elections are set to take place, with the main questions now focused on the exact dates for voting and who will serve as the acting prime minister. The political climate is tense, with parties trading accusations and criticisms as t»»»

A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 1»»»

The tariffs will continue until a deal is reached for the purchase of Greenland by the US, Trump added. Starting February 1, tariffs against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will increase to 10%, and from June 1, they will rise to 25%, the U»»»

A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. Alongside Prince Saisal, the delegation includes Saudi Ambassador to the US P»»»

Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), said he saw the enduring spirit of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan reflected in the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.After a guided tour by t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-chair Tino Chrupalla warned that interference in Iran's internal affairs could risk war and trigger a new wave of refugees. "We do not support interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Choosing a government is the task of the »»»

Poland’s rental market experienced a sharp but typical seasonal slowdown in December, according to data from Otodom. The number of available rental listings fell by 11% month on month, while tenant activity measured by inquiries dropped by 23%. New listings declined by nearly 30%, and supply decrea»»»

Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology has abandoned plans for a total ban on separating individual units in collective accommodation buildings, such as hotels or aparthotels. Instead, decisions will be delegated to local municipalities, which may adopt resolutions defining whether and how»»»

At the start of 2026, Poland’s seaside luxury property market is setting new price records, led by premium developments in Gdańsk and Sopot, where prices approach PLN 37,000 per square meter. Flagship projects attract buyers seeking “second homes” with hotel-style amenities and prime locations. A n»»»

A draft amendment to Poland’s Act on Ownership of Premises would significantly limit the creation of new condo-hotels by granting municipalities full discretion over whether individual units in collective accommodation buildings can be separated. Under the proposal, such separation would be allowed»»»

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Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) is facing a severe financial crisis and may run out of cash as early as February 2026. The company is reportedly losing several hundred million złoty each month, prompting Wojciech Balczun, Minister of State Assets, to warn that bankruptcy is a real scenario. Manage»»»

COPENHAGEN — Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing for Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island.The bipartisan delegation, on a two-day trip to the Danis»»»

AMMAN — Exports of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 9.2 per cent last year, signalling a clear expansion in the geographical reach of exports to non-traditional African, European and non-Arab Asian markets.According to statistical data from the chamber, industrial exports reached JD7.490»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), said the bank has steadily navigated economic challenges through sustained and disciplined policy efforts. In the CBE’s annual report, Abdalla noted that, at the domestic level, the bank has remained focused on achieving the ultimate obje»»»

India’s DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has fined IndiGo airlines Rs22.20 crores (Rs222 million; Dh8.9 million) over its flight disruptions between December 3 and 5, 2025.»»»

Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) decelerated over the coastal waters of Catanduanes while holding steady in intensity on Saturday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. In its 8 pm update on Saturday (Jan. 17), Pagasa placed the stor»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the closing races of the second edition of the Fazza Falcons Racing Cup on Saturday morning, crowning the winners across three competition categories at Lahbab Track, part of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre. Also »»»

The head of the CIA travelled to Venezuela and met the country's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez for about two hours, a US official said Friday. The visit from the senior US official was called a "trust-building measure" in the wake of the shock ouster of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Janua»»»

Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced she had dismissed Alex Saab from his role as industry minister. Saab is a close ally of deposed president Nicolas Maduro and has faced accusations of acting as a front man for the former leader. Venezuela's interim president on Friday d»»»

A US Judge on Friday barred ICE agents from arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota or using pepper spray against them. The ruling comes 10 days after an ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good and another wounded a Venezuelan man a few days later. A US judge restricted federal agents on Frida»»»

US President Donald Trump has described ownership of Greenland as “vital” to his planned missile defence shield, doubling down on the claim that the sprawling Danish territory is critical to US national security. But experts say Trump's costly Golde»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose tariffs on American trading partners that do not support his push to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions with European allies and casting new uncertainty regarding NATO unity. At a White House event on Friday, the US president doubled down on hi»»»

It’s been a week marked by brutality, brinkmanship and political theatre. In Iran, a third week of protests spiralled into a nationwide uprising as the regime shut down the internet and phone lines. Graphic accounts of a violent crackdown emerged via Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, with human righ»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the members of a “Board of Peace" tasked with overseeing the temporary governance of post-war Gaza. Trump will chair the board himself and will be joined by former British prime minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Ste»»»

Syrian government forces on Saturday entered Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, after Kurdish-led fighters agreed to evacuate the town in a move to avoid further confrontation. Last week, the Syrian army drove Kurdish forces out of Aleppo following deadly clashes. Syria’s army said Saturday its forces had»»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vision »»»

The party of Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine denounced a raid by security forces on his home on Friday amid reports Wine has been cut off from all communication. The raid comes just before the announcement of the results of the presidential election expected on Saturday. The Ugandan army »»»

The Iranian authorities' crackdown on nationwide protests has largely quieted the movement for now, residents said, as US President Donand Trump appears to have backed down from his threats of attacking Iran's leadership. Trump claimed on Friday that Iran had called off mass executions, while state»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (KUNA) -At least 24 people were killed and over 20 others were injured in two separate accidents on Saturday in Pakistan's eastern Punjab and southwestern Balochistan provinces, said authorities.According to Punjab Rescue 1122 officials, at least 14 people, including six children,»»»

Thousands of people began demonstrating across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday against US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the Arctic island. The protests follow a new Trump warning on Friday that he may levy tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to acquire the semi-autonomous D»»»