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Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Jamie Dimon Over Alleged 'Debanking'

US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a court announcement.

Published on: 22.01.2026 19:10
US Names New Head Of Embassy In Venezuela

The United States has named a new head for its embassy in Venezuela, a US diplomatic source told AFP Thursday, just under three weeks after Washington toppled the oil-rich Latin American country's leader.

Published on: 22.01.2026 19:04
Explained: Russia, China's Presence In The Arctic

While Russia and China strongly deny any plans to seize Greenland, as US President Donald Trump claims, both value the Arctic's strategic value and are seeking to boost their presence there

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:56
"There's No Time Limit": Trump Says Greenland Agreement Still Being Negotiated

President Donald Trump said the details of a U.S. agreement over Greenland were still being worked out on Thursday, speaking one day after he stepped back from a tariff threat and ruled out the use of force to seize the Danish territory.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:50
South Korean Law To Regulate AI Takes Effect

South Korea became the first country to have a wide-ranging law regulating artificial intelligence take full effect on Thursday, including specific provisions targeting deepfakes.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:47
California Governor Says Trump Destroyed '80 Years Of Alliances'

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused US President Donald Trump on Thursday of destroying alliances forged at the end of the Second World War, saying the United States had "become unrecognisable in a matter of months".

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:44
"Trump Shook Europe Very Hard": Sunil Mittal To NDTV In Davos

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has described the tectonic events that are taking place due to US President Donald Trump's policies as something that "shook Europe" out of a slumber, or a long vacation.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:43
US 'Security Guarantees' Ready, Zelensky Says In Fiery Davos Speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during a fiery address criticising some of Kyiv's top allies at the World Economic Forum.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:40
First Russia-US-Ukraine Trilateral To Be Held In UAE From Today: Zelensky

A trilateral meeting at the technical level between Ukraine, US and Russia is set to be held on January 23 and 24 in the United Arab Emirates.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:30
Iran Warns US Of 'Finger On Trigger' As Trump Says It Wants Talks

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned Washington that the force had its "finger on the trigger" in the wake of mass protests, as US President Donald Trump said the Islamic Republic still appeared interested in talks.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:24
Will Have AI Smarter Than Any Human By Year End: Musk's Bombshell At Davos

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who joined BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on a panel at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, predicted that artificial intelligence would become smarter than humans by the end of 2026.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:23
Trump Warns Of 'Big Retaliation' If Europe Dumps US Treasury Bonds

President Donald Trump warned Thursday of major reprisals if European countries dumped key holdings of US Treasury bonds to pressure Washington, as temperatures fluctuated over the future of Greenland.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:23
Climate Activists Arrested For Trying To Paint German Chancellor's Plane

German police arrested three climate activists on Thursday on suspicion of breaking into an airfield to splash pink paint on the private plane of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:22
'Peace Or Piece Of Greenland?' Musk Takes Dig At Trump's New Gaza Board

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who joined BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on a panel at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, took a dig at US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 17:43
'Beautiful Property': US Lays Out Plan For 'New Gaza' With Focus On Tourism

US officials on Thursday presented their vision for a "New Gaza" that would turn the shattered Palestinian territory into a glitzy resort of skyscrapers by the sea, saying the transformation could emerge in three years.

Published on: 22.01.2026 16:51
'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: 22.01.2026 16:08
Israel Expressed Reservations About Pak, Now It Is Part Of Gaza Peace Board

Pakistan on Thursday was confirmed as a member of the 'Board of Peace' set up by US President Donald Trump as an "international organisation that seeks to promote stability... and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict".

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:42
'Not An Alternative To UN': Ajay Banga On Donald Trump's Board Of Peace

He emphasized that the World Bank is not operating in isolation.

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:31
Dog Missing In Spanish Train Crash Rescued After Four Days

Firefighters in southern Spain rescued Boro, a dog missing since Sunday's high-speed train crash, reuniting him with his owners in a rare moment of relief amid national mourning for at least 43 people killed.

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:24
'I Am A Dictator, Sometimes You Need One': Trump After Davos Speech

Speaking after his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump likened himself to a "dictator."

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:10

News from Arabic Countries

Zelenskyy urges Europe to act as a global power

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Davos, urged Europe to show more courage and unity.

Published on: 22.01.2026 19:53
Trump sues JPMorgan and CEO Dimon over alleged ‘debanking’

The $5bn lawsuit alleges JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in 2021 cutting off Trump & his firms from financing

Published on: 22.01.2026 19:47
Vance portrays US immigration officers as victims of ‘far left’

US Vice President JD Vance blamed the “far left” for chaotic and at times violent immigration operations in Minnesota.

Published on: 22.01.2026 19:47
Remnants of abandoned US base leech toxic waste in Greenland

Greenland residents call thousands of rusted barrels ‘American flowers,’ left behind when the US abandoned its base.

Published on: 22.01.2026 19:23
US envoy meets SDF commander, calls for Syria ceasefire to be upheld

After meeting with the SDF's commander, US's Tom Barrack said all parties agreed upholding the truce is 'essential'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:53
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ sees Hamas disarmed and glitzy Gaza towers

Donald Trump launched his “Board of Peace” with a vision of Gaza that sees Hamas disarmed and real estate developed.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:42
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before US Congress committee

Smith told Congress that he found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 18:41
How a strategic hill decided the Thai-Cambodia ceasefire

Hill 350, a strategic high point on the Thailand-Cambodia border, was fiercely contested in fighting last year.

Published on: 22.01.2026 17:57
France seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says vessel subject to international sanctions, suspected of 'flying false flag'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 17:27
Senegal coach defends AFCON final walk-off before expected sanction

Senegal face investigation following players and coaches walk-off in injury time of AFCON final against hosts Morocco.

Published on: 22.01.2026 17:20
Inside Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza without Palestinians

The US launches a "Board of Peace" for Gaza, but Palestinians have no seat at the table.

Published on: 22.01.2026 16:49
Real Madrid remain football’s top earners but Liverpool overtake Man Utd

Real Madrid remain the top earner in world football but Liverpool leap in ranking, while Manchester United slide.

Published on: 22.01.2026 16:39
Video shows severely damaged building in Ukraine from Russian attack

A Russian drone strike hit a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, injuring seven people.

Published on: 22.01.2026 16:23
Flooding causes widespread damage across southern Africa

Deadly floodings across southern Africa has submerged roads, homes and schools, forcing evacuations.

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:47
Who got the most nods? The complete list of 2026 Oscar nominations

Ryan Coogler's film Sinners makes history with a record 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13.

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:29
Torrential rains displace thousands in Mozambique as floods wreak havoc

More than 620,000 affected by Mozambique floods, as vital infrastructure and tens of thousands of homes are destroyed.

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:28
‘War has to end:’ Trump on Ukraine after Zelenskyy meeting

After meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump says Russia’s ‘war has to end’.

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:13
Belgium’s Lumumba case raises a question Africa still avoids

Much of postcolonial Africa still fails to confront the political vision for which Patrice Lumumba was eliminated.

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:11
A Song for My Land: Children highlight pesticide use in Argentina

A teacher and his students in rural Argentina use music to raise the alarm about the dangers of pesticide spraying.

Published on: 22.01.2026 15:00
Why did Israel join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ after raising objections?

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's flip-flop is part of disruption tactics to stall any peace in Gaza, say analysts.

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:46
Who were the Palestinian journalists Israeli forces just killed?

Three Palestinian journalists were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Gaza while working for an aid organisation.

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:46
Club Brugge fans jailed for impersonating Borat in Kazakhstan

Club Brugge were in Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:28
Azeez Al-Shaair’s anti-genocide note: Muslims tackle NFL fine with charity

Houston Texans' linebacker faces $11,593 penalty for displaying nose tape message that says, 'Stop the Genocide'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 14:09
Trump’s Greenland ‘framework’ deal: What we know about it, what we don’t

Trump says he reached a 'framework of a future deal' on Greenland during a meeting with NATO's Mark Rutte in Davos.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:50
Which teams can still qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockouts?

Barcelona are the biggest name outside UCL last 16 spots, but Real Madrid, Liverpool and holders PSG are also at risk.

Published on: 22.01.2026 13:48