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Diplomacy Or Retaliation? EU's Options Amid Tensions With US Over Greenland

Threats from the White House over Greenland have sparked outrage and a flurry of diplomatic activity across Europe, as leaders consider possible countermeasures, including retaliatory tariffs.

Published on: 19.01.2026 19:05
71 of 645 Bangladesh Minority Incidents in 2025 Were Communal: Yunus

Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said that police records from January to December 2025 documented 645 incidents involving minorities.

Published on: 19.01.2026 19:00
Hackers Target Iran's State TV To Air Footage Supporting Exiled Crown Prince

Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not "point your weapons at the people," footage online showed early Monday.

Published on: 19.01.2026 18:44
Prince Harry, Elton John "Violated" By UK Media's Alleged Intrusion

Alleged unlawful information gathering by two UK newspapers made Prince Harry "paranoid beyond belief" and left Elton John feeling "violated", the pair have testified as a joint lawsuit opened Monday in the High Court.

Published on: 19.01.2026 18:34
All About Spain's High-Speed Train Crash That Killed 39, Left 122 Injured

Sunday's train collision and derailment in southern Spain killed at least 39 people and left 122 injured, with officials highlighting the "strange" nature of the accident on a straight stretch of railway, while one theory pointed to a broken rail joi

Published on: 19.01.2026 17:38
US-EU Trade At Risk: How Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Could Backfire

When US President Donald Trump announced on January 18 that eight European allies would face tariffs unless they agreed to negotiate over Greenland, it marked a dramatic escalation.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:50
Gunmen Kidnap 150 Worshippers From 3 Churches In Nigeria

Gunmen kidnapped more than 150 worshippers in simultaneous attacks on three separate churches in northwest Nigeria, a state lawmaker told The Associated Press on Monday.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:16
Probe Finds Broken Joint On Track At Spanish Rail Crash Site: Report

Experts probing the cause of Sunday's derailment of a high-speed train in Spain, which killed at least 39 people, found a broken joint on the rails, according to a source briefed on initial investigations into the disaster.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:13
"Incredibly Interesting Samples": Indian Scientist At Davos On Search For Life On Mars

Meenakshi Wadhwa, who is among the world's finest planetary scientists, was responsible for looking for life on Mars based on return data from the rovers on the Red Planet.

Published on: 19.01.2026 15:58
7 Killed, 13 Injured In Blast In Afghanistan's Kabul: Report

Several people were killed in a blast in Afghan capital Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw area, the Taliban interior ministry said on Monday.

Published on: 19.01.2026 14:30
"Needed New Hip": Piers Morgan Shares Health Update From Hospital After Nasty Fall

Piers Morgan Health Update: Fellow celebrities and fans have flooded his social media with well-wishes.

Published on: 19.01.2026 14:19
2026 Winter Olympics Could Wipe Out 3,000 Ice Rinks Worth of Snow: Report

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled to take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, in northern Italy, face criticism over their climate impact, particularly due to sponsorship deals with high-carbon companies, according to a new report.

Published on: 19.01.2026 14:08
G-Zero World Is Here: Ian Bremmer To NDTV In Davos Warning

India is no longer on the fool around and find out side of global power. According to Bremmer, it now sits in what he calls the TACO spectrum, short for Trump Always Chickens Out.

Published on: 19.01.2026 13:20
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Stronger Mandate, Calls Snap Election On Feb 8

Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister in October, though she has shown little appetite for framing her leadership around gender.

Published on: 19.01.2026 13:12
From Beginnings To Losing Power: All About Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is a huge electoral machine that has governed the nation for all but four years since its founding 70 years ago.

Published on: 19.01.2026 13:01
All You Need To Know About Europe's Deadliest Train Disasters Since 2000

The collision late on Sunday between two high-speed trains in southern Spain which has killed at least 39 people is the sixth worst rail accident in Europe since 2000.

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:55
Israel Army Says Struck Terror Infrastructure Used By Hezbollah In Lebanon

Israel's army said it carried out several strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon on Monday, despite Lebanon this month announcing progress in disarming the militia.

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:51
Donald Trump Wants Greenland For Ego, Not Security: Ian Bremmer To NDTV

The bigger issue, Bremmer said, is that "his closest advisers are reluctant to tell him hes making a big mistake. And that can get you into trouble."

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:48
'Not Right After Deadly Protests': Iran Foreign Minister To Not Attend Davos Summit

Iran's foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the organisers said Monday, stressing it would not be "right" after the recent deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran.

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:44
'For India, It Is TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out': Ian Bremmer To NDTV

Bremmer added that Modi faces no urgency to respond to Washington's demands. "It is not urgent for Modi to respond to Trump in the way he wants."

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:21

News from Arabic Countries

US Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court session on Cook case: Report

Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.

Published on: 19.01.2026 20:03
Syrian army, SDF start implementing ceasefire despite clashes

Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.

Published on: 19.01.2026 19:27
Bulgaria’s president says he is stepping down ahead of snap elections

President Rumen Radev widely expected to form his own political party prior to upcoming snap vote.

Published on: 19.01.2026 19:07
Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?

Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces.

Published on: 19.01.2026 19:03
From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghi’s story

Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi on how humble beginnings fueled breakthrough science against the climate crisis.

Published on: 19.01.2026 18:47
ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army clashes with Kurdish-led SDF

Syrian army tells Al Jazeera Arabic it is now in complete control of city of al-Shaddadi in northeast Syria.

Published on: 19.01.2026 18:42
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?

While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:51
AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks

The Oscar-winning composer faces backlash for saying he lost work due to 'communal bias' in Bollywood.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:48
Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat

Africa Cup of Nations final marred by on- and off-field controversy with Senegal claiming 1-0 win over hosts Morocco.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:45
Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for ‍a record ‍25th Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory against Pedro Martinez.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:39
Maccabi football fans and the ousting of a UK police chief – why it matters

Experts warn that politicisation of a policing decision sets a 'dangerous precedent' for democracy in the UK.

Published on: 19.01.2026 16:19
Smotrich says Trump’s plan for Gaza is ‘bad for Israel’

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.

Published on: 19.01.2026 15:33
Who are the Kurds?

The Kurds are widely believed to be the largest stateless ethnic group in the world.

Published on: 19.01.2026 15:05
In Iran, the US-Israeli addiction to hybrid warfare is on full display

Hybrid war tactics help explain why Trump’s strategy oscillates between threats of war and false offers of peace.

Published on: 19.01.2026 14:35
Yemen faces worst food crisis since 2022, aid group warns

Aid cuts, conflict and economic collapse push millions of Yemenis towards severe hunger in 2026.

Published on: 19.01.2026 14:12
Keir Starmer says Trump’s tariffs over Greenland are ‘completely wrong’

Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on allies over Greenland are ‘completely wrong’.

Published on: 19.01.2026 13:44
Trump asks Putin to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ even as Ukraine war rages

The Kremlin says it is seeking to "clarify all the nuances" of the offer from Washington.

Published on: 19.01.2026 13:38
Inter Milan vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League – team news, start, lineups

Leaders Arsenal itching to get back to winning ways against Inter in league phase of UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

Published on: 19.01.2026 13:04
Blast kills seven people at hotel restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul

Explosion occurs in downtown Shahr-e-Naw neighbourhood, ⁠thought to be one of the most secure areas ‌of Kabul.

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:25
The UK is now willing to undermine British institutions to protect Israel

British football fans are regularly banned without scandal. Why is it that Israeli fans cannot be?

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:12
Israel launches ‘large-scale’ military raid in occupied West Bank’s Hebron

Army deploys armoured vehicles and imposes curfew in the city, shutting down neighbourhoods.

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:07
Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots

Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks.

Published on: 19.01.2026 12:01
Trump tells Norway PM not bound to ‘think purely of peace’ after Nobel snub

Barbed message to Oslo follows Trump’s bitterness over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize he coveted.

Published on: 19.01.2026 11:55
How Russia is weaponising the freezing weather in Ukraine

Freezing temperatures and Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have left much of Kyiv without reliable heat.

Published on: 19.01.2026 11:54
What happened in controversial AFCON final?

Senegal’s win in the 2026 AFCON final will be remembered for their walk off pitch after a controversial penalty decision

Published on: 19.01.2026 11:43