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Trump withdraws the 'tariff card' after framework agreement with NATO on Greenland

Trump withdraws the 'tariff card' after framework agreement...

Washington [US], January 22: On January 21, US President Donald Trump announced he was withdrawing plans to impose tariffs on...

Rising conflict in Sudan's North Darfur traps civilians, limits aid access: UN

Rising conflict in Sudan's North Darfur traps civilians,...

New York [US], January 22: Escalating conflict in Sudan's North Darfur state trapped civilians and restricted humanitarian access, UN humanitarians...

Iran officially counts 3,117 deaths in December-January unrest: report

Iran officially counts 3,117 deaths in December-January unrest:...

Tehran [Iran], January 22: Iran's state television IRIB reported on Wednesday that 3,117 people were killed during recent unrest, citing...

Study finds cancer cells harm own DNA during growth, pointing to potential path for therapy

Study finds cancer cells harm own DNA during...

Jerusalem [Israel], January 22: Israeli researchers have found that cancer cells can damage their own DNA through the same process...

Iraq receives 150 IS detainees from Syria

Iraq receives 150 IS detainees from Syria

Baghdad [Iraq], January 22: Iraq has received the first 150 Islamic State (IS) detainees previously held in Syria's prisons, the...

UK govt approves China's largest embassy in Europe

UK govt approves China's largest embassy in Europe

London {UK], January 22: China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London...

Kiev hit by renewed Russian strikes; thousands of buildings without heat

Kiev hit by renewed Russian strikes; thousands of...

Kyiv [Ukraine], January 22: Power, heating and water supplies have been disrupted across parts of Kiev following renewed Russian attacks,...

One dead and dozens injured in new commuter train accident in Spain

One dead and dozens injured in new commuter...

Madrid [Spain], January 22: One person died and 37 others were injured in a commuter train accident in Spain's north-eastern...

Trump says 'won't use force' to acquire Greenland at Davos

Trump says 'won't use force' to acquire Greenland...

Washington [US], January 22: US President Donald Trump said in a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos...

Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump threats

Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to...

Mexico City [Mexico], January 22: Mexico has sent another 37 alleged members of Mexican criminal organisations to the United States,...

Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli...

Gaza [Palestine], January 22: At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks...

Germany accuses Russia of war crimes

Germany accuses Russia of war crimes

Berlin [Germany], January 22: The German government on Wednesday accused Russia of war crimes in Ukraine after renewed attacks on...

Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large

Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima...

Tokyo [Japan], January 22: Japan has restarted operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant for the first time since...

ALC showcases knowledge initiatives at Cairo International Book Fair 2026

ALC showcases knowledge initiatives at Cairo International Book...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) is participating in the 57th edition of the...

Latifa bint Mohammed meets with UNDP Administrator

Latifa bint Mohammed meets with UNDP Administrator

Davos [Switzerland], January 22: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts...

Khalifa University showcases climate action leadership at World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

Khalifa University showcases climate action leadership at World...

Davos [Switzerland], January 22: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University of...

Kazakhstan returns to UAE SWAT Challenge with five teams

Kazakhstan returns to UAE SWAT Challenge with five...

Dubai [UAE], January 22: The Republic of Kazakhstan has confirmed its participation in the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT...

DCT Abu Dhabi announces line-up of partners, programmes, awards for Terra 2026 in Al Ain

DCT Abu Dhabi announces line-up of partners, programmes,...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22: The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the...

Fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic launches tomorrow

Fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic launches tomorrow

Dubai [UAE], January 22: Rory McIlroy has set his sights on a fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown as he...

ISIS claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people

ISIS claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that...

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 21: ISIS has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan's capital that...

North Korea's Kim Jong-un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials

North Korea's Kim Jong-un fires vice premier, publicly...

Pyongyang [North Korea], January 21: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has fired a senior official tasked with economic policy and...

Spain reduces speed limit on Madrid-Barcelona train line

Spain reduces speed limit on Madrid-Barcelona train line

Madrid [Spain], January 21: Spain has reduced the maximum speed for trains on the main line between Madrid and Barcelona...

Trump says UK's 'stupid' Chagos deal among reasons he wants Greenland

Trump says UK's 'stupid' Chagos deal among reasons...

London [UK], January 21: US President Donald Trump has lashed out at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the "act...

Lavrov rejects claim Russia threatens Greenland

Lavrov rejects claim Russia threatens Greenland

Moscow [Russia], January 21: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that Moscow...

Kiev hit by renewed Russian strikes; thousands of buildings without heat

Kiev hit by renewed Russian strikes; thousands of...

Kyiv [Ukraine], January 21: Power, heating and water supplies have been disrupted across parts of Kiev following renewed Russian attacks,...

UK govt approves China's largest embassy in Europe

UK govt approves China's largest embassy in Europe

Beijing [China], January 21: China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London...

Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report

Driver killed and several injured after train derails...

Barcelona [Spain], January 21: A train driver has been killed and at least 14 people injured after a commuter train...