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Scott Adams, US Creator Of 'Dilbert' Cartoon, Dies At 68

Scott Adams, the US cartoonist famous for his "Dilbert" comic strip whose career was later soured by a racism row, has died at age 68, his ex-wife said Tuesday.

Published on: 13.01.2026 19:55
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman Trial Set For April 27 Over OpenAI Nonprofit Row

A trial in the lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Samuel Altman and other defendants, including tech giant Microsoft, is scheduled to begin April 27, according to a federal court order issued Tuesday.

Published on: 13.01.2026 19:02
US Labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood Branches As Terrorist Organisations

President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.

Published on: 13.01.2026 19:00
World Bank Projects India's Growth At 7.2% Due To "Resilient Activity"

India's economy is projected to remain among the world's fastest-growing major economies, with growth estimated at 7.2 per cent in FY2025-26, supported by strong domestic demand despite rising global trade tensions, the World Bank said on Tuesday.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:50
Republicans Move To Hold Bill Clinton In Contempt Over Epstein Probe No-Show

Republicans moved Tuesday to hold former US president Bill Clinton in criminal contempt after he skipped a subpoenaed deposition in the congressional investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:47
Indian-Origin Man Jailed For 12 Years For Duping Women Into Sexual Acts

A Singapore court on Tuesday sentenced an Indian-origin Malaysian man to 12 years in jail and 15 strokes of the cane for posing as a "sugar daddy" and duping three women into engaging in sexual acts with him, a media report said.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:45
Saudi Money, Pak Nukes, Turkish Military: India Takes Note Of 'Islamic NATO'

Turkey is in talks to become part of a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan security arrangement that resembles NATO's collective defence framework.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:39
Trump's "Help On Its Way" Message To Iran Protesters, Then A Russia Warning

Russia, in a stern warning to the US, said that the threats of new military strikes on Iran were "categorically unacceptable" and slammed what it called a "subversive external interference" in Tehran's internal politics.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:26
"We Choose Denmark": Greenland PM Ahead Of Talks With Vance, Rubio

Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks on the future of the Arctic island which President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:05
Bengaluru-Paris Flight Diverted To Turkmenistan After Aircraft Engine Issue

An Air France flight from Bengaluru to Paris was diverted to Turkmenistan on Tuesday early morning due to an engine issue with the aircraft.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:50
"Minimal Impact On India": Centre On Trump's 25% Tariff On Iran Partners

India's commercial exposure to Iran is marginal, and therefore it is unlikely to face any meaningful fallout from the latest US tariff action, government sources said on Tuesday.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:45
How Delcy Rodriguez Is Running Venezuela Under Trump's Watch

A small but powerful cabal of political and military officials has long commanded power in Venezuela, supported by a wide network of loyalists and security agencies.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:36
US To End Legal Protections For Thousands Of Somalis Nationwide: Report

US President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in the United States, requiring them to leave by March 17.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:15
Trump To Return To Davos Summit With Largest-Ever US Delegation

All eyes will be on Donald Trump next week as politicians and business leaders head to the World Economic Forum, wondering how to square the mercurial US leader with the Davos creed of open markets and multilateralism.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:14
Watch: Waymo Self-Driving Car With Passenger Inside Gets Stuck On Rail Track In US

A Waymo autonomous vehicle stopped on light rail tracks in Phoenix, causing safety concerns and renewed calls for stricter regulation of robotaxi services.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:59
Why Trumps New Tariff Could Reopen China Rift

Donald Trump's threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing, Tehran's top partner, challenging Chinese leader Xi Jinping's global image and resolve to defend China's commercial interests.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:33
Air Canada Crew Member Trapped In Cargo Hold Rescued After Passengers Hear Screaming

An Air Canada Rouge flight was delayed after a ground crew member was inadvertently trapped in the cargo hold. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:19
Spanish Man Arrested After Trying To Wheel Dead Wife Onto Plane

An 80-year-old man was arrested at Tenerife South Airport after security discovered his wife had died while he attempted to push her body onto a flight.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:12
"Keep Protesting, Help Is On Its Way": Trump's Big Message To Iranians

US President Donald Trump urged Iranian protestors to keep protesting adding that "help is on it's way," without giving out details.

Published on: 13.01.2026 15:40
Indian Medical Student Dies In Road Accident In Kazakhstan, 2 Others Injured

An Indian student died in Kazakhstan in a road accident, while two others were injured while on an excursion trip, the Indian Embassy said on Tuesday.

Published on: 13.01.2026 15:25

News from Arabic Countries

Clintons reject US Congress subpoena to testify in Epstein investigation

Former US president and former secretary of state accuse Republicans of seeking to 'harass and embarrass' with probe.

Published on: 13.01.2026 21:30
Minnesota protesters square off with ICE after deadly shooting

Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota confronted federal agents days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good.

Published on: 13.01.2026 21:23
South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon

Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened 'constitutional order'.

Published on: 13.01.2026 20:09
Trump says Iran protest death toll too high

US President Donald Trump said the death toll from protests in Iran is too high.

Published on: 13.01.2026 19:47
Le Pen ‘hopeful’ ban from public office will be overturned

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrived for the first day of her appeal against a five-year ban from office.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:57
Displaced Palestinians weather deadly winds, extreme cold in tents

At least six people were killed after heavy rain flooded tents and collapsed homes sheltering displaced Gazan families.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:52
Uganda cuts internet days before presidential election

The blackout comes as President Yoweri Museveni, criticised for cracking down on opponents, vies for his seventh term.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:37
‘Day of reckoning, retribution’ coming to Minnesota amid ICE outrage: Trump

US president issues latest threat to midwestern state, where protests have continued after ICE agent killed woman.

Published on: 13.01.2026 18:18
‘Greenland will not be part of the USA,’ territory’s PM asserts

“Greenland will not be part of the USA," the territory’s prime minister said.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:29
Syrian army declares military zones in rural Aleppo as SDF destroys bridges

The Syrian army has declared a rural area east of Aleppo a “closed military zone” amid fears of renewed clashes.

Published on: 13.01.2026 17:12
Nigeria vs Morocco: AFCON semifinal – team news, start time and lineups

Host nation Morocco chase their dream of winning AFCON on home soil against heavyweights Nigeria in Semifinal 2.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:53
Trump cancels US-Iran meetings, urges protesters to take over institutions

Donald Trump declares 'help is on the way' for Iranian protesters, as calls for action against regime intensify.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:48
‘We choose Denmark’ over joining US, says Greenland PM Nielsen

"If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark," said Greenland's PM.

Published on: 13.01.2026 16:01
Somali minister explains why UAE ‘smuggling’ of fugitive was ‘last straw’

Somali government minister Ali Omar says the UAE improperly used Somali airspace to smuggle a Yemeni separatist leader.

Published on: 13.01.2026 15:39
Video: Greenland PM dodges question on Donald Trump rhetoric

Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen dodged a reporter’s question about US President Donald Trump's threats.

Published on: 13.01.2026 15:16
‘Last straw’: Somalia cuts UAE ties after Yemen separatist’s illegal entry

Somalia cuts UAE ties after Aidarous al-Zubaidi's illegal entry through Somaliland, exposing federal divisions.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:49
Trump announces new 25% tariff: How will it impact Iran’s trading partners?

US president threatens a 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran as he piles pressure on Tehran.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:45
US labels Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as ‘terrorists’

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official says group rejects US designation and 'pursue all legal avenues to challenge' it.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:31
Why Iran is not repeating 1979

The nature of power in Tehran today is very different from what it was in the 1970s.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:28
Video: Hundreds of thousands in northern Kenya face catastrophic drought

Three consecutive seasons of drought have left people in Northern Kenya facing an emergency.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:19
Why was Alonso sacked by Real Madrid, and who’s their new manager Arbeloa?

A Supercopa final loss to Barcelona proves final nail in the coffin and ends the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:15
Michael Carrick signs deal with Man United to be interim head coach

Former United player Michael Carrick will take charge of the famous English football club after agreeing to terms.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:06
Bangladesh won’t play T20 World Cup matches in India, BCB reaffirms

Bangladesh reiterates its request to the ICC to relocate its fixtures, citing player safety and security concerns.

Published on: 13.01.2026 14:02
Inuit fisherman fears US takeover of Greenland

Inuit Greenlander Joel Hansen has many reasons to oppose a US takeover of his home.

Published on: 13.01.2026 13:35
Can we cheat death?

Is ageing a natural stage of life to be honoured or a biological flaw that humanity should overcome?

Published on: 13.01.2026 13:24