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From Meloni To Erdogan: Who Has Been Invited To Be On Trump's Gaza Boards?

US President Donald Trump's administration has reached out to various figures around the world to sit on a so-called "Board of Peace" and related entities meant to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:18
"Testimony Will Blow Your Mind": Elon Musk "Can't Wait" For OpenAI Trial

Billionaire Elon Musk "can't wait" for the high-stakes jury trial against OpenAI and its key partner Microsoft, saying the upcoming court proceedings will reveal explosive details.

Published on: 18.01.2026 11:07
How Russia Is Weaponising Winter Against Ukraine

For many Kyiv residents, electricity is available for only a few hours daily, and apartments have gone without heat for days.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:31
Why The European Union And Mercosur Signed A Major Trade Deal After 25 Years

After over 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations have signed a landmark free trade agreement, creating one of the world's largest free trade areas.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:27
US Needs Greenland, Claims Trump. 75% Americans Disagree: Report

The survey found that 52 per cent of respondents strongly oppose any US attempt to seize the semi-autonomous Danish territory, while only one in four Americans support the proposal.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:02
Video: Snow Covers Second-Floor Apartment Of High-Rise Building In Russia's Kamchatka

Mayor Belyayev criticised property management companies for not removing snow from roofs sooner and simply waiting for the storm to pass.

Published on: 18.01.2026 07:22
"He Fooled, Deceived Us": Iranian Protesters Say Trump "Betrayed" Them

For many Iranians who poured onto the streets during the latest wave of protests, US President Donald Trump appeared to be a potential lifeline. That belief, protesters say, is what makes his subsequent reversal feel like a betrayal.

Published on: 18.01.2026 06:46
'Dangerous Downward Spiral': EU Warning Over US' Greenland Tariff Threats

European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a "dangerous downward spiral" over US President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the US is allowed to buy Greenland.

Published on: 18.01.2026 04:25
Vance, Rubio To Attend Winter Olympics, Trump Missing In List Of Attendees

US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said. Vance will be joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Published on: 18.01.2026 04:24
Trump Seeks $1 Billion For Permanent Spot On Gaza Board Of Peace: Report

The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.

Published on: 18.01.2026 04:22
Denmark Calls Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats A "Surprise"

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European nations that do not let him acquire Greenland "come as a surprise", Denmark's foreign minister

Published on: 18.01.2026 03:03
NASA Rolls Out Rocket For Artemis 2, 1st Crewed Moon Mission In Over 50 Years

NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

Published on: 18.01.2026 03:02
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked To December Attack In Syria Killed By US

US military forces on Friday killed an al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to an Islamic State attack on Americans in Syria last month, US Central Command said in a statement on Saturday.

Published on: 18.01.2026 03:02
Amazon Confirms Outbreak Of 'Victorian Disease' At UK Warehouse, Union Calls For Immediate Closure

Amazon described the cases as "non-contagious" and noted that they were identified in 2025.

Published on: 18.01.2026 02:53
'Time For New Leadership': Trump Calls For End To Khamenei's Rule In Iran

US President Donald Trump called for an end to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 37-year-old rule

Published on: 17.01.2026 18:12
Search Underway For Indonesia Air Transport Plane With 10 On Board

Indonesian authorities are searching for a plane carrying three government workers and seven crew members after contact with the aircraft was lost on Saturday, officials said.

Published on: 17.01.2026 18:08
EU, Mercosur Sign Free Trade Pact After 25 Years Of Negotiations

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.

Published on: 17.01.2026 17:46
'Not Coordinated': Netanyahu Says Trump's Gaza Board Against Israel's Policy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy.

Published on: 17.01.2026 17:36
Hindu Man Killed With Shovel While Trying To Save Employee In Bangladesh

A Hindu man was beaten to death in the Gazipur district of Bangladesh while trying to protect his shop employee from an assault, police said on Saturday.

Published on: 17.01.2026 17:26
Trump Imposes 10% Tariff On Denmark, UK, France For Opposing Greenland Plan

US President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that he would charge a 10 per cent tariff on European countries because of their opposition to America's Greenland takeover.

Published on: 17.01.2026 17:17

News from Arabic Countries

Jagan Chapagain: Is the global humanitarian system breaking down?

The IFRC chief on US aid cuts, attacks on aid workers and whether neutrality can survive modern wars.

Published on: 18.01.2026 14:27
Police chief steps down after UK fallout from ban on Tel Aviv football fan

UK police chief retires after backlash over banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:57
Recent fighting in Syria is “a nightmare scenario for the US”

“This is the nightmare scenario for Western policymakers.”

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:44
The threat against Greenland shows that we need to stop appeasing Trump

The world must unite in standing up to imperial bullying and preserving the rules-based order.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:42
Who’s on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and why does Israel have objections?

US President Donald Trump has named high-level members of his ‘Board of Peace’ to oversee Gaza’s post-war transition.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:27
Syrian army advances on SDF stronghold of Raqqa: What’s the latest?

Military takes control of Tabqa in Raqqa governorate, and President al-Sharaa signs a decree recognising Kurdish rights.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:15
Syria’s al-Sharaa restores citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds

Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a decree formally restoring citizenship and language rights to Syrian Kurds.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:12
Italy’s PM Meloni calls Trump’s Greenland tariffs on Europe a mistake

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni has criticised US President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on European countries.

Published on: 18.01.2026 13:11
‘Everything is bad’: Fear and anxiety grip Iranians abroad amid protests

Iranians in the diaspora express worry about loved ones during an internet shutdown and deadly demonstrations.

Published on: 18.01.2026 12:59
Alcaraz, Sabalenka make stuttering starts to Australian Open 2026

Top seeds are pushed despite straight-sets wins as the tennis Grand Slam gets under way on a hot day in Melbourne.

Published on: 18.01.2026 12:42
Israel recognises Homesh settlement to “prevent a Palestinian state”

“So, whether you call it a settlement or an outpost actually doesn't matter. They're all war crimes.”

Published on: 18.01.2026 12:24
Voters in Portugal electing new president, could be far-right winner

Among the frontrunners is Andre Ventura, whose far-right party is the second-largest in parliament.

Published on: 18.01.2026 12:18
Israeli attacks wound civilians across Gaza in latest ceasefire violations

Gaza City, al-Mawasi and Bureij refugee camp all come under Israeli air attacks and gunfire.

Published on: 18.01.2026 11:50
Syrian government forces seize strategic town in Raqqa as SDF retreats

The Syrian army captures Tabqa, intensifying their push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River.

Published on: 18.01.2026 11:12
Just like Venezuela, Iran, too, is expendable for Russia

Moscow is focused on winning in Ukraine; all else is a means to that end.

Published on: 18.01.2026 10:51
Al Jazeera reports from Greenland’s capital as thousands protest US threats

Thousands of Greenlanders have protested US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to seize control of their homeland

Published on: 18.01.2026 10:51
Video: Residents in Deir Hafer celebrate after Syrian army pushes out SDF

People in the Syrian town of Deir Hafer have been celebrating after the Syrian army pushed out the SDF.

Published on: 18.01.2026 10:06
Two killed, dozens wounded in large Russian drone attacks across Ukraine

More than 200,000 people in the Russian-occupied part of Zaporizhia are without power after a Ukrainian strike.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:49
At least six killed in Pakistan as fire rips through Karachi shopping mall

Pakistani leaders offer condolences as firefighters battle a major blaze in Karachi.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:31
Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threats to take it over

Greenlanders march in Nuuk opposing Trump’s plan to control the Arctic island and impose tariffs on Europe.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:17
Week in pictures: From anti-Trump protests in Greenland to Uganda elections

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 18.01.2026 09:02
Turkiye’s Sonmez aids ball girl, enters Australian Open second round

Zeynep Sonmez runs and helps a fainting ball girl by guiding her to a seat during her shock win in the first round.

Published on: 18.01.2026 08:56
Jerusalem Patriarch, churches say Christian Zionism threatens Christianity

Senior clergy say outside agendas are fracturing Christian unity in the Holy Land and undermining their authority.

Published on: 18.01.2026 08:51
The cleaner: One woman’s mission to help Britain’s hoarders

For Jo Powell, cleaning is about restoring dignity and understanding the grief and shame behind every pile of rubbish.

Published on: 18.01.2026 08:50
Anti-ICE rally chases off US far-right influencer Jake Lang in Minneapolis

About 10 people had gathered for Lang's anti-Islam, anti-Somali and pro-ICE demonstration at City Hall.

Published on: 18.01.2026 08:21