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CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev arrives for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow. (EPA)
Russia envoy warns Europe not to “provoke their daddy” after Trump announces Greenland tariffs

Russia envoy warns Europe not to “provoke their daddy” after Trump announces Greenland tariffs

A photograph taken with a fisheye lens shows rescue personnel at the site of a fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, 18 January 2026. (EPA)
Fire kills three, injures several at Karachi shopping mall
January 18, 2026

Fire kills three, injures several at Karachi shopping mall

People take part in a demonstration under the slogans Hands off Greenland and Greenland for Greenlanders, Copenhagen, Denmark, 17 January 2026. (EPA)
Europe pushes back against Trump’s Greenland tariff threat as protests erupt
January 18, 2026

Europe pushes back against Trump’s Greenland tariff threat as protests erupt

A handout picture made available by Iran's Supreme Leader Office shows Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivering a speech during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, 03 January 2026. (EPA)
Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed in protests for first time
January 18, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed in protests for first time

Palestinians inspect their tents set up along the seashore west of Khan Younis amid heavy rainfall, southern Gaza Strip. (EPA)
Gaza technocratic body begins work as NCAG chief signs mission statement
January 18, 2026

Gaza technocratic body begins work as NCAG chief signs mission statement

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SAUDI ARABIA
Over 6 million students return to schools as second semester commences
2 hours ago

Over 6 million students return to schools as second semester commences

BUSINESS
Derayah Financial adopts zero-commission trading model in the Saudi market, reinforcing its leadership in digital trading and investing
2 hours ago

Derayah Financial adopts zero-commission trading model in the Saudi market, reinforcing its leadership in digital trading and investing

SAUDI ARABIA
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve reintroduces Asian houbara bustard after 35 years
3 hours ago

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve reintroduces Asian houbara bustard after 35 years

SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia 2nd topper globally in humanitarian aid for 2025
4 hours ago

Saudi Arabia 2nd topper globally in humanitarian aid for 2025

SAUDI ARABIA
Jeddah Municipality removes Camel Roundabout as part of traffic congestion plan
4 hours ago

Jeddah Municipality removes Camel Roundabout as part of traffic congestion plan

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Presidential candidate Luis Marques Mendes on arrival for a lunch with women supporters during an election campaign event in Lisbon, Portugal, 16 January 2026. (EPA)
Portuguese presidential election heads to runoff as far-right gains ground
January 18, 2026

Portuguese presidential election heads to runoff as far-right gains ground

Yemen prosecutor orders corruption probe into Aidarous al-Zubaidi
January 18, 2026

Yemen prosecutor orders corruption probe into Aidarous al-Zubaidi

Machado says Venezuela’s transition will unfold in phases, vows pro-US future
January 17, 2026

Machado says Venezuela’s transition will unfold in phases, vows pro-US future

Internally displaced Palestinians move between the ruins of destroyed buildings at Al Rashid road in the west of Gaza City on, 06 January 2026. (EPA)
White House names Gaza Board of Peace members, NCAG head under Trump plan
January 17, 2026

White House names Gaza Board of Peace members, NCAG head under Trump plan

US lawmakers Gregory Meeks, Thom Tillis, Sara Jacobs, Sarah McBride, Steny Hoyer, Chris Coons (Front), and Danish Industry's (DI) CEO Lars Sandahl Sorensen speak to the media after the American delegation, consisting of senators and members of the House of Representatives, visited the Confederation of Danish Industry in Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 January 2026. (EPA)
Trump says Greenland vital to US security, confirms NATO talks
January 17, 2026

Trump says Greenland vital to US security, confirms NATO talks

People celebrate the entry of Syrian army forces into the Deir Hafer area after the withdrawal of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Deir Hafer, eastern Aleppo countryside, Syria, 17 January 2026. (EPA)
Syrian army takes full control of Deir Hafir east of Aleppo
January 17, 2026

Syrian army takes full control of Deir Hafir east of Aleppo

People ride on the back of a pickup truck driving along a street in Sana'a. (EPA)
US imposes new sanctions targeting Houthi oil, weapons and smuggling networks
January 17, 2026

US imposes new sanctions targeting Houthi oil, weapons and smuggling networks

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