'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's weapon. Sarah, not her real name, was in church in a village in northern Nigeria on Sunday morning when attackers raided the compound to abduct the worshippers and take them away on foot. The 60-»»»
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
Even before he'd graduated from the University of Bath in 2024, Arnau Ayerbe landed a highly coveted role as an AI engineer with JP Morgan - yet he felt limited and uninspired. "I realised very quickly that the person to my right and to my left were going to be me in 20 years, and I didn't want to »»»
Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead
WASHINGTON: Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Thursday about his investigation of President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, detailing how the defeated president “sought to prey” on his supporters and “looked for ways to stay in power,” culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021»»»
Danish PM: NATO agrees permanent presence around Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have agreed to establish "a permanent presence" for the Alliance in the Arctic region."Everybody in NATO agrees on this, the Arctic states as well as the other m»»»
New Peace Board framework enters into force immediately upon signing
By Iman Al-Kheraiji DAVOS, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The new "international framework" of the Peace Council entered into force immediately upon its signing on Thursday as part of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump.The signing ceremony of the Peace Council held during th»»»
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Use this version of item slugged (GOVT-KUWAIT-MEETING). Adding more details to para 5. Due thanks Desk GOVT-KUWAIT-MEETING Kuwait PM chairs ministerial cmte. meeting on major development projects KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah cha»»»
How Australian politics descended into ugliness after Bondi shooting
Thursday had been earmarked for Australians to mourn the victims of last month's Bondi shootings. Those who had lost loved ones in the antisemitic attacks wanted it to be a chance to remember the dead, and spread light and kindness in their honour. Instead, it was a day dominated by a political row»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand, US appoints Laura F. Dogu as the new charge d'affaires to Venezuela
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors — a key demand of President Donald Trump. Less than three weeks after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, MPs endorsed on first read»»»
UN to take over al-Hol camp for IS families in Syria after unrest
The United Nations (UN) says it will take over management of a camp in north-eastern Syria holding holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). It comes after Kurdish-led forces that had been running the camp withdrew in the face of an advance by Syrian g»»»
Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an "absolute insult" to the 457 British service personnel killed in the co»»»
Could Trump's bid to become peacemaker-in-chief sideline the struggling UN?
"Together we are in a position to… end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world." Such was the soaring promise of US President Donald Trump as he inaugurated his new Bo»»»
Trump ‘engaged in criminal activity’, Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony
In his first public testimony about his criminal investigations of Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith said the president was responsible for the violence on 6 January 2021, when hundreds of rioters stormed the US Capitol. Smith told a congressional committee that he believed his team h»»»
US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
The US has unveiled its plans for a "New Gaza" that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch. Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residentia»»»
Eye on Africa - US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries
In tonight's edition: The US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials, now confirming that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in northern Kaduna s»»»
In fiery Davos speech, Zelensky blasts EU's lack of "political will"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a fiery address criticising some of Kyiv's top allies at the World Economic Forum.FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.»»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Iranian billionaire says mobile phones will access global internet without domestic connection by March
Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani said mobile phones will connect to "global internet" without requiring domestic infrastructure within a year, arguing that internet shutdowns represent outdated thinking comparable to 1980s video restrictions, according to a social media post on January 22. »»»
Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos with over 20 countries signing charter
US President Donald Trump formally launched his Board of Peace initiative at a signing ceremony in Davos on January 22, with representatives from more than 20 countries endorsing the charter for an international organisation originally conceived to oversee Gaza reconstruction. »»»
Trump says ‘framework’ of a Greenland deal has been made - UPI.com
A framework has been made for a deal regarding Greenland and the United States and could include mineral rights, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Photo by World Economic Forum/Jason Alden | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Securing mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal b»»»
DIMDEX 2026 concludes with record-breaking participation, deals worth over QR18.5 billion
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded on Thursday, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with record-breaking participation and agreements worth more than QR18.5 bill»»»
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector to private investors as demanded by Trump
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to opening the country's oil sector to private investors, as Caracas moved swiftly to rebuild ties with Washington following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans »»»
QT head stresses tourism’s role in int’l collaboration at Davos forum
Tribune News Network Doha HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT), participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, joining a high-level discussion hosted by the Financial Times at the Invest Qatar Pavilion on the future of global tourism and its»»»
QU unveils details of Qatar University Book Fair 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has announced the details of the third edition of the Qatar University Book Fair 2026 during a press conference attended by representatives of local media outlets and relevant stakeholders. During the co»»»
Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit
Tribune News Network Doha The highly anticipated Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, thi»»»
Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Science Café series on stem cells starts
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the first Science Café session of 2026, marking the third year of their collaboration to bring scientific knowledge closer to the public. The session, titled ‘Stem Cells in Precision Medicine: From Research to Reality’, took place»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets officials at Davos
Davos: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with several ranking officials on the sidelines of his participation at the World Economic Forum (Davos 2026), currently taking place in Switzerland. His Excellency met with Prime Minister of the Czech Republ»»»
Canada's Carney stresses unity in the face of challenges at home
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for national unity in his first address on home soil after making waves in Davos with his warning of a "rupture" in the postwar international order. In remarks directed to Canadians, Carney said his government intends to move quickly to implement "ambi»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- 1956 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree approving the state's new emblem, reflecting Kuwait's historic tradition and environment. The emblem continued until 1963. 2013 -- Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital started using a new device in Kuwait to perfo»»»
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for debanking him after Jan. 6 - UPI.com
President Donald Trump Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, pictured, for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, capitol riots. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase bank and its CEO Jamie Dimon Thursday for »»»
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot
President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against America's biggest bank JPMorgan Chase, accusing it of illegally closing his account for political reasons. The lawsuit, which also names bank's chief executive Jamie Dimon as a defendant, alleges that Trump and his businesses suffered»»»
The Debate - No going back? Europeans seek unity as transatlantic ties hit new low
While the world waited Wednesday on what Donald Trump would utter on Greenland, what if we missed the bigger picture? That for 73 minutes, the US president before an audience of traditional transatlantic allies in Davos, hurled invectives and insults while doubling down on what’s now official US po»»»
Missing rock beloved by climbers turns up 1,700 miles from home - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Climb On Equipment (@climbonsquamish) Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A small granite rock that served as a beloved landmark for climbers in British Columbia vanished from its usual spot and turned up over 1,700 miles away in California. The granite rock, known to clim»»»
Watch: Nebraska woman's long-lost class ring found on New Jersey beach - UPI.com
Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A class ring missing for decades was returned to a Nebraska family after being found buried on a New Jersey beach by a treasure hunter with a metal detector. Andrew Ciffer unearthed the ring while beach combing in Belmar, and decided to find the owner, identified only by the initia»»»
Private autopsy shows at least 3 bullet wounds on Renee Good - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Private autopsy results that were released on Wednesday show three bullet wounds and a grazing injury on the body of Renee Good, who was shot and killed while driving into a federal officer in Minneapolis on January 7. Photo screengrab | License Photo Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Renee Good, the Minne»»»
In partnership with Qatar Museums, Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit
DOHA: Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. The landmark event is being held under the patronage of Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani. This marks the second time for teh eve»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
History repeating itself: Is Russia trying to ruin Central Asian integration efforts?
In mid-December 2025, several Russian state-controlled media outlets spread a rumour that Russia could apply for membership in the Central Asian Community. This statement followed Azerbaijan’s entry into the regional grouping in November at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Cent»»»
Arabian horse show draws crowds as Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival continues
Doha, Qatar: The seventh Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival 2026 continued to draw large crowds on its third day, showcasing the beauty of purebred Arabian horses from around the world. The festival has attracted not only horse enthusiasts, but also Souq Waqif visitors who were drawn by the venue’s set»»»
Germany expels Russian diplomat
Berlin has expelled a Russian diplomat over alleged espionage activities, prompting Moscow to pledge an “appropriate” response to the hostile move. The German Foreign Ministry announced the move on Thursday, stating it summoned the Russian envoy over the incident. While the ministry did not elabora»»»
Poland moves to strip Ukrainian migrants of privileges
The Polish government has approved a draft law that reduces benefits for Ukrainian migrants amid growing public frustration over their privileged status and the cost to taxpayers. In a post on X on Tuesday, Poland’s Interior Ministry said the proposed legislation would gradually phase out the Speci»»»
Doha to host the Fourth Annual Palestine Forum Saturday
Doha, Qatar: The 4th session of the Annual Palestine Forum will commence Saturday, organised by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in cooperation with the Palestinian Studies Foundation, over a period of three days. The Arab Center, in a statement today, noted that the fourth edition o»»»
Donald Trump retreats on Greenland threats
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was scrapping his planned tariffs on eight European nations in an effort to force U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island “including right, title and ownership.”»»»
Shell Eco-marathon kicks off at Lusail International Circuit in partnership with Qatar Museums
Doha, Qatar: Shell Eco-marathon Qatar 2026 has officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. The landmark event is being held under the patronage of the Chairperson of Qatar Museums, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani. This marks the second time»»»