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UN Chief Cancels Planned Trip To Davos Due To "Bad Cold": UN Spokesperson

UN chief Antonio Guterres, who is currently in Switzerland, has cancelled his planned trip to the Swiss Alps town of Davos due to a bad cold, his spokesperson said.

Published on: 20.01.2026 06:03
How Trump's First Year Back In Office Was Full Of "Banger Memes"

US President Donald Trump completed a year of his second term in office on January 20.

Published on: 20.01.2026 05:53
"Danced Inappropriately": Brooklyn Beckham's Bombshell On Mother Victoria

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has now made fresh claims on the British celebrity couple.

Published on: 20.01.2026 05:22
Pro-Greenland Protesters Mock Trump's MAGA With 'Make America Go Away' Caps

Red baseball caps spoofing Donald Trump's iconic MAGA hats have become a symbol of Danish and Greenlandic defiance against the US president's threat to seize the frozen territory.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:58
Many Injured As Over 100 Vehicles Crash, Pile Up In Michigan Amid Snow Storm

The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 Monday morning just southwest of Grand Rapids while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:46
Morocco's King Accepts Trump's Invitation To Join Gaza 'Board Of Peace'

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his "Board of Peace" as a founding member, the Moroccan foreign ministry said on Monday.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:26
Denmark Proposes NATO Surveillance Mission For Greenland

Denmark is proposing that NATO start surveillance operations in Greenland, with the support of the Arctic island, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said Monday after meeting NATO's chief Mark Rutte.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:18
'We Don't Award It': Norway PM As Trump Links Nobel Prize To Greenland Threat

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store found himself in an unprecedented predicament when US President Donald Trump linked his push to acquire Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:18
France "Cannot Accept", Canada Won't Pay $1 Billion For Trump's 'Board Of Peace'

Key allies reacted coolly to US President Donald Trump's invite to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" for resolving international conflicts, with analysts likening it to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:07
'Israel Will Act With A Force It Has Not Seen': Netanyahu Warns Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran of an "attack of unprecedented force" if Tehran were to strike Israel amid regional tensions.

Published on: 20.01.2026 04:03
One Year Of Trump 2.0: Impact Of Foreign Aid Cuts On Fight Against HIV, TB

The Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, which started a year ago on Tuesday, has caused the preventable deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and will contribute to millions more, researchers have estimated.

Published on: 20.01.2026 03:57
Hindu Student, 8, "Forced To Leave" London School Over 'Applying Tilak'

An eight-year-old Hindu student was forced to move schools in London, United Kingdom, after facing discrimination for wearing a Tilak-Chandlo, a sacred religious symbol worn on the forehead.

Published on: 20.01.2026 02:24
Parts Of US Could See Northern Lights Today

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states — and possibly farther south — Monday night following a major disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field, a forecast shows.

Published on: 20.01.2026 02:13
Trump's Board Of Peace: Invited Leaders Still Figuring Out How It Works

The European Union's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.

Published on: 20.01.2026 01:53
US To Send Aircraft To Greenland Amid Tensions Over Trump's Takeover Bid

The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump's move to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Published on: 20.01.2026 00:24
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Kabul Attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul, the SITE Intelligence Group reported on Tuesday, after a blast that killed at least seven people.

Published on: 20.01.2026 00:04
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Witnessing Steady Progress: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is witnessing steady progress with the installation of Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts advancing along the corridor.

Published on: 19.01.2026 23:51
UAE Signs $2.5 Billion Gas Deal With Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

The UAE announced on Monday a new liquified natural gas (LNG) deal with a state-run Indian company valued at more than $2.5 billion dollars.

Published on: 19.01.2026 21:41
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

News from Arabic Countries

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
Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ draws scepticism

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at rebuilding Gaza.

Published on: 19.01.2026 20:28
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 Rumen Radev says he will resign ahead of snap election

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
Syrian army clashes with SDF test ceasefire, ISIL fighters arrested

Syria's Interior Ministry says 81 of some 120 ISIL detainees who had escaped from a prison have been recaptured.

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