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'An American-Dominated Davos': Trump To 'Ruffle EU Pigeons', Says Sir Martin Sorrell

On US-China tensions, Sorrell argued Trump had "driven (Mark) Carney into Chinese arms," calling Trumps "good luck" remark about a China deal "a little bit of sour grapes."

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:04
Iran's Exiled Prince Warns Khamenei Of Nazi-Like Nuremberg Trial As Protests Die

Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, has warned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of a Nuremberg-like Nazi trial as uneasy calm returned in Tehran after a wave of protests that drew a bloody crackdown.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:49
US To Require Visa Bonds Of Up To $15,000 For Applicants From These Nations

The bond requirement will not apply to citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Programme.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:30
Canadian Man Quits Job To Avoid Alimony, Court Orders Him To Pay Rs 4 Crore

Despite his attempts to reduce support after leaving his family for another woman, a Singapore judge ruled he must remain financially responsible for his four children and estranged wife.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:27
China Invited To Join Trump's 'Board Of Peace', Response Awaited

China on Tuesday confirmed that it had been asked to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," an invitation that Washington had extended to dozens of countries in his bid to launch a global initiative aimed at resolving conflicts.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:14
US Man, Carrying Rifle, Enters Russia To Meet Woman, Gets 5 Years In Jail

A Russian court sentenced a US citizen to five years in jail for crossing the border with a weapon when he sailed from the United States to meet a Russian woman he met over the Internet, Russia's court service said.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:14
Who Is Nickolay Mladenov, Trump's Pick To Head Gaza Board Of Peace

Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian foreign and defense minister, has been appointed director-general of the United States-proposed "Board of Peace" to oversee the transition in Gaza after nearly two-and-a-half years of Israeli bombardment.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:11
Amid Violence Against Hindus, Bangladesh's 'Criminal Not Communal' Defence

As international attention on the continuing attacks on minorities in Bangladesh grows, the interim government has defended its record on protection on minorities by saying the majority of cases were "criminal in nature rather than communal'.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:54
Shanghai Witnesses Rare Snowfall In 8 Years

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:41
'EU Won't Push Back': Trump Mocks NATO Allies With Altered US Map That Includes Greenland

US President Donald Trump renewed his push for Greenland, sharing a map of the United States showing the Arctic island, Canada and Venezuela as American territories.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:32
Prison Escape To Dance With Judge, AI Rewrites Maduro's US Capture Narrative

Since the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in early January, pictures and videos chronicling the events have been crowded out by those generated with artificial intelligence, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:26
Immigration Agents Detain Minnesota Man In Boxers, Blanket Without Warrant

ChongLy "Scott" Thao, who has been a US citizen for decades, said that as he was being detained he asked his daughter-in-law to find his identification, but the agents told him they didn't want to see it.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:14
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On France, Shares Macron's Private Message

US President Donald Trump has threatened 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne over Paris's intentions to decline his invitation to join his "Board of Peace."

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:40
Trump's "Very Good" Call With NATO Secretary General Over Greenland

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had a "very good" telephone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning Greenland.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:35
"Enough": FBI Chief Kash Patel's Girlfriend On "Honeypot" Allegations

Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, said a reporter was going too far, digging too deeply into her personal life in a way that was unnecessary and excessive.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:35
UK Seeks To Ease Global Talent Visas As Finance Minister Heads To Davos

The UK government outlined plans to intensify efforts to attract global talent in sectors such as artificial intelligence, life sciences and clean energy.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:28
Indian Man Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances At Music Festival In Thailand, No Injuries Found

Police said there were no visible injuries or signs of assault on his body, and the death is shrouded in mystery.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:25
Korea Kicks Off AI Squid Game In Bid To Compete With US, China

Late last year, more than a thousand people converged in Seoul's convention centre as elite engineers presented their latest developments in artificial intelligence.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:19
Opinion: Opinion: How China Got Trapped In Its Own 'Export Miracle'

China is producing too much, selling too cheap, and running out of buyers. Has its economic model reached its peak?

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:18
"My Parents Controlled Me": David, Victoria Beckham's Son Makes Family Feud Public

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of legendary footballer David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, has accused his parents of "trying endlessly to ruin" his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham and placing "lies" in media.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:02

News from Arabic Countries

Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies

US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations.

Published on: 20.01.2026 11:10
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say

Syrian government's control of energy reserves from SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:56
How a year of Trump has reshaped the US and the world

The first year of Trump 2.0 featured deportations, tariffs and an abducted president.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:31
Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine

Opposition politician Tymoshenko is accused of trying to obstruct cabinet appointments as she clashes with Zelenskyy.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:29
Greenland is not just a territorial concern. It is a reckoning

It is quite ironic that the imperialism Denmark helped normalise for decades now threatens Danish sovereignty.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:28
Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections

A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh's February elections.

Published on: 20.01.2026 10:15
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem

The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

Published on: 20.01.2026 09:45
Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails

Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:47
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul

An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:31
Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack

Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:16
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks

Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.

Published on: 20.01.2026 08:04
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency

State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:21
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests

Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:09
World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect

Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.

Published on: 20.01.2026 07:09
Syria fighting live: SDF says it thwarts attacks on Kobani as truce teeters

Kurdish-led SDF claims it repulsed two Syrian army attacks on Kobani as fears of ceasefire collapse grow.

Published on: 20.01.2026 06:37
Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks

NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas.

Published on: 20.01.2026 06:33
Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth

The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam's president.

Published on: 20.01.2026 06:21
Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach

As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.

Published on: 20.01.2026 05:22
Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister

Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they've never seen a competitive election, until now.

Published on: 20.01.2026 05:06
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials

Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:17
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump

Nordic country dispatches 'substantial contribution' of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.

Published on: 20.01.2026 02:58
UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children

UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.

Published on: 20.01.2026 02:48
More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm

US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states.

Published on: 20.01.2026 01:55
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426

These are the key developments from day 1,426 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 20.01.2026 01:09
Norway PM: Trump ‘preoccupied’ with Nobel Peace Prize on Greenland texts

Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.

Published on: 19.01.2026 20:52