Belgium participates in international reconnaissance mission in Greenland
Brussels [Belgium], January 19: Belgium will take part in an international reconnaissance mission in Greenland starting on Monday, with the defence ministry set to deploy...
EU, Mercosur sign trade deal after decades of negotiations
Brussels [Belgium], January 19: The European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia, today signed a trade agreement aimed at...
NASA's new moon rocket heads to pad ahead of astronaut launch
New York [US], January 19: The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on Saturday the start of transferring its new giant rocket to...
NATO troops face harsh conditions on Greenland reconnaissance mission
Nuuk [Greenland], January 19: Soldiers from European NATO countries are bracing for exceptionally challenging conditions during a reconnaissance mission aimed at strengthening security around Greenland.
Israeli attacks wound Gaza civilians in ceasefire violations
Gaza [Palestine], January 19: Israeli forces have wounded several Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, firing on civilians and launching air and artillery attacks in the...
Military leader Mamady Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea's president
Conakry [Guinea], January 19: Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led a 2021 military takeover in Guinea, has been sworn in as the West African country's...
Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
Karachi [Pakistan], January 19: At least six people have been killed and about 20 injured when a fire tore through a shopping mall in Karachi,...
Russian drone attacks kill two, injure dozens: Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine], January 19: Dozens of people were wounded and at least two killed in new Russian attacks on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on...
Syrian government, SDF agree on immediate ceasefire
Damascus [Syria], January 19: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has reached an agreement to enforce a ceasefire between government forces and the US-allied Kurdish-led forces in...
Trump's Board of Peace to settle conflicts around world
New York [US], January 19: Countries in US President Donald Trump's newly created Board of Peace can secure a seat for an indefinite period if...
Syrian army seizes largest oilfield from Kurdish forces in northeast
Damascus [Syria], January 19: Syrian troops fighting Kurdish forces in north-eastern Syria have seized the country's largest oilfield.
EU scrambles to avert Trump Greenland tariffs, prepares retaliation
Brussels [Belgium], January 19: European Union ambassadors reached broad agreement on Sunday to intensify efforts to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on...
Trump invites Erdogan, el-Sisi to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Washington [US], January 18: United States President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of Egypt and Turkiye to join his "Board of Peace" to oversee...
Party backed by Myanmar military leading polls
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], January 18: Myanmar's military-backed political party has extended its lead after the second round of voting, according to official figures from the country's...
Gaza truce brings no relief as Israeli bombings continue
Gaza [Palestine], January 18: Sitting in his Gaza City tent, Mahmoud Abdel Aal expresses his frustration and worries, as conditions in the Palestinian enclave remain...
Kiev restoring heating after massive Russian strikes: Mayor
Kyiv [Ukraine], January 18: Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Saturday that district heating in the Ukrainian capital is gradually being restored after several days...
Hands off Greenland: Anti-Trump protests erupt in Denmark
Copenhagen [Denmark], January 18: Danish and Greenlandic flags floated above Copenhagen's City Hall Square on Saturday as thousands of people joined demonstrations in the Danish...
Ukrainian negotiators arrive in US
New York [US], January 18: Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for a new round of talks aimed at reaching a potential peace...
Four police hurt, 14 arrests in protest outside Iran's London embassy
Londo [UK], January 18: Four officers were injured and 14 people arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London, the Metropolitan Police said....
Minnesota judge limits ICE tactics against peaceful protesters
Washington [US], January 18: A US federal court has imposed strict limits on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency may interact with non-violent...
World Governments Summit launches 3rd edition of Global Ministers Survey, 9th edition...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18: The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, in partnership with PwC Middle East, has launched the third edition of the Global...
EU, Mercosur sign trade deal after decades of negotiations
Brussels [Belgium], January 18: The European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia, today signed a trade agreement aimed at...
UAE welcomes announcement of launch of second phase of peace plan; formation...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the announcement of the launch of the...
Ruler of Dubai Court Race for Elite Men to bring together Al...
Dubai [UAE], January 18: Under the patronage and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of...
UAE President, sheikhs attend session marking Fourth Anniversary of Day of Solidarity
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a session today commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Day...
Nigeria clinch AFCON bronze after penalty shootout drama against Egypt
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18: Nigeria's Super Eagles have officially secured third place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a tense 4-2 penalty...
Abu Dhabi named world's safest city for 10th consecutive year
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18: Abu Dhabi has retained its position as the world's safest city for the tenth consecutive year since 2017, according to...