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'What Happened To Global Warming?': Trump Amid Record US Cold Wave

Donald Trump took a dig at global warming fears amid forecasts of a winter storm for two-thirds of America. Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned the reality of global warming in the wake of 40 US states being expected to be hit by a cold wave.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:11
EU, India To Sign Landmark Security Pact Amid Push For Free Trade Deal

In a significant move to bolster ties between two of the world's largest democracies, the European Union (EU) and India are set to unveil a "Security and Defence Strategic Partnership" and are closing in on a landmark Free Trade Agreement.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:09
"When States Compete, India Wins": Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh To NDTV

Showcasing Andhra Pradesh's success under the Chandrababu Naidu government, IT minister Nara Lokesh has said 25% of all investments in India are flowing to the state, and underlined that this is just the beginning.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:00
'7x Retaliation' If Iran Attacks, Says Israel Minister, Pakistan Not Welcome In Gaza

He dismissed the two-state solution as unrealistic. "It's a non-starter," Barkat said, pointing to near-unanimous opposition in Israel's parliament

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:37
Danish PM To Meet Greenland Counterpart After Trump's Latest Comments

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will on Friday hold talks with her Greenlandic counterpart after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from his threats to seize the Arctic island and agree to talks.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:13
Russia Demands Ukraine Pull Out Of Donbas Region Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Talks

Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way talks between Ukrainian, Russian and American officials in the UAE later on Friday.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:10
"Donbas Is Key": Zelensky On Territorial Discussions At Trilateral Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the vital question of territory in Ukraine's war with Russia would be discussed at US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:09
Trump Accuses NATO Allies Of 'Staying Back', Avoiding Afghanistan Frontline

US President Donald Trump claimed that NATO troops "stayed a little back" from the frontlines in Afghanistan. He questioned whether NATO would "be there" if the United States "ever needed them."

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:35
'Yunus A Murderous Fascist': Sheikh Hasina In 1st Public Address In Exile

In her first address to a public gathering in India since leaving Bangladesh in 2024, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina launched a blistering attack on Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of running an "illegal, violent" regime.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:04
Chinese Army Showcases 200-Drone Swarm Controlled By Single Operator

The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:31
Aircraft Carriers And Fighter Jets: US Preps For Iran Attack, Israel Watches

Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran over the protesters' deaths, even claiming American pressure had forced Iran to cancel plans to execute thousands of people.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:16
Families Protest As Dozens Remain Missing After Karachi Mall Fire

Nearly a week after the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza shopping centre, anger and despair among families of the missing erupted into open protest, exposing what relatives describe as a troubling lack of urgency by authorities.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:00
Bangladesh Planning New Barrage On Padma River As Farrakka Talks Stall

The India-Bangladesh Farrakka Water Treaty talks between India and Bangladesh have made little headway as it comes up for renewal this year.

Published on: 23.01.2026 12:37
Opinion: Opinion: The Iran Regime May Survive, But It Has Lost Something Big

All revolutions have heroes: real and imaginary, rising from the ground and foisted from above, fallible and flawless. Successful revolutions, however, succeed without and despite these heroes.

Published on: 23.01.2026 11:40
"Unjust" In 2020, Ok In 2026: Pak PM Slammed For Trump's Gaza Plan U-Turn

US President Donald Trump launched the "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos on January 22.

Published on: 23.01.2026 11:34
'No Nuclear Threat During Operation Sindoor': Nuclear Watchdog Chief To NDTV

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has stated that there was no indication of any involvement of nuclear weapons during the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:38
Trump-Jamie Dimon's Relationship Ends In $5-Billion Suit Against JPMorgan, CEO

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon was heading home after another whirlwind trip to Davos, when the news hit: President Donald Trump was suing him and his bank for $5 billion.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:25
'Free Trade, Not Barriers': Norway Backs India-EU "Mother Of All Deals"

As India and the European Union move closer to sealing what Brussels described as the "mother of all trade deals," Norway has signalled strong support for deeper economic engagement with New Delhi.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:15
Murals Of Native, Migratory Birds Transform Forgotten Corners Of Hong Kong

A flock has landed in Wang Tong Village, a peaceful corner of Lantau Island on Hong Kong's southwestern edge. But this flock is unlike others: Its birds are made of paint.

Published on: 23.01.2026 09:36
Over 5,000 Killed In Iran's Crackdown On Nationwide Protests: Activists

The toll in Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has reached at least 5,002 people killed, activists said Friday, warning many more were feared dead

Published on: 23.01.2026 08:57

News from Arabic Countries

Winter storm to impact at least 180 million across southern, eastern US

Massive winter storm to affect half of the US population with snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures this weekend.

Published on: 23.01.2026 16:51
Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran

For Gulf states exposed to the costs of war, diplomacy is not idealism but strategic risk management.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:33
After the US attack on Venezuela, will Cuba’s economy survive?

Donald Trump has threatened to cut Venezuelan shipments of oil to Cuba, exerting further pressure on its economy.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:29
Ice cloaks Lake Michigan ahead of US polar vortex

Drone footage shows ice building along the shores of Lake Michigan ahead of a polar vortex sweeping across the US.

Published on: 23.01.2026 15:21
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy as trilateral talks loom

Lacking battlefield successes, Moscow is hitting Ukraine's energy facilities to force territorial concessions.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:57
Israeli TikToker attacks activists in occupied West Bank

Israeli social media figure Roi Star was filmed harassing and attacking activists in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:34
Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?

For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:30
Venezuela: In the Shadow of the US

How oil-rich Venezuela fell from 1970s stable democracy to a crisis that led to the January 2026 US raid on Caracas.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:12
LIVE: Attacks continue in Russia, Ukraine as talks start in Abu Dhabi

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US will hold trilateral ⁠meetings in the UAE.

Published on: 23.01.2026 14:08
‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan, unveiled in Davos?

The plan promises coastal tourism, free trade, skyscrapers and jobs. But the people of Gaza have not been consulted.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:56
Who controls TikTok’s US platform under new deal?

It comes after TikTok faced years of intense scrutiny in the US due to concerns about user data privacy.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:55
Trump claim on NATO role in Afghanistan draws UK condemnation

UK politicians have accused Trump of avoiding military service during the Vietnam War.

Published on: 23.01.2026 13:04
Why is Rodman signing and highest female soccer salary controversial?

US star Trinity Rodman becomes world's highest paid female footballer but Washington deal was not without controversy.

Published on: 23.01.2026 12:58
Militarising the Sahel will not defeat terrorism

Escalating force and rival security blocs are turning counterterrorism into a recipe for conflict.

Published on: 23.01.2026 12:39
Syrian government takes over prison with ISIL-linked detainees in Raqqa

Soldiers assume control of al-Aqtan Prison, as SDF fighters withdraw from the northeastern city under a ceasefire deal.

Published on: 23.01.2026 12:32
Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire

Exhausted by war, Damascus longs for unity as ceasefire sparks hope, but questions of integration and stability remain.

Published on: 23.01.2026 11:17
NBA: Tyrese Maxey’s clutch shots push 76ers past Rockets in OT

Philadelphia 76ers beat Houston Rockers 128-122, while Nuggets, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Spurs also win.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:56
Alcaraz shines in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka and Gauff stutter

Carlos Alcaraz marches on towards goal of youngest winner of all four majors as he powers on at Australian Open.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:42
At least 2 sailors dead after cargo ship sinks in disputed South China Sea

A Singapore-flagged vessel with 21 Filipino sailors on board capsizes, killing two and leaving four missing.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:25
What ICE agents are taught: How to use ‘deadly force’, evade lawsuits

Investigative journalist Lila Hassan has uncovered evidence that sheds light on ICE's controversial training.

Published on: 23.01.2026 10:13
Six key takeaways from Jack Smith’s testimony on his case against Trump

Testifying at a House hearing, Jack Smith said the two federal cases were based on evidence, not politics.

Published on: 23.01.2026 09:25
Vietnam’s To Lam wins second term, extends top position for 5 more years

To Lam will continue to lead Vietnam's Communist Party amid pledges to continue rapid reform of country's economy.

Published on: 23.01.2026 09:25
‘Psychological war on society’: Russia plunges Ukraine into darkness

As key buildings, including the Parliament, suffer from blackouts, finding light is ever challenging across Ukraine.

Published on: 23.01.2026 08:49
Making sense of Bangladesh’s ‘Hadi effect’ shaping the vote

Martyrs die, and mourning - after a while - usually fades. Not with Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh. Here's why.

Published on: 23.01.2026 08:47
Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia?

Critics say it's enabling violence in Sudan. And while backing Somalia's unity, it is doing business with Somaliland.

Published on: 23.01.2026 08:28