Israeli demolition teams have begun to tear down the headquarters of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency, known as Unrwa, in occupied East Jerusalem. Israel says it owns the land on which the compound stands and has accused Unrwa of being infiltrated by Hamas. Unrwa says its premises are protected under international conventions and, while it…
As the government moves to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule, it will be the latest test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s pledge to form an inclusive administration that empowers minorities. Source link
Trades work at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 16, 2026. NYSE Technology shares led the declines in U.S. stocks on Tuesday as investors reacted to escalating tariff rhetoric tied to President Donald Trump’s renewed push around Greenland. The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell 2.2%. Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Google-parent…
This photo shows a Netflix building in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Zeng Hui | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Netflix has adjusted its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets to an all-cash bid, according to an SEC filing on Tuesday. Netflix now plans…
Mopping floors is a daily ritual in most houses. But imagine despite mopping thoroughly, your floors still look dull, dirty and or like “why is not shining,” then you’re not alone. Well maybe you have been mopping the floor all wrong till now. Also if you think water, detergent and phenol is enough, again you…
Reuters Zelensky said repelling Monday night’s attack had cost Ukraine about €80m (£69m) just in terms of air defence missiles A large Russian aerial strike on Ukraine has again left half of Kyiv’s residential buildings without heating or power as temperatures across the country continue to hover around -10C. Drones, ballistic and cruise missiles targeted…
Beijing has demanded the Taliban government protect its citizens after an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least seven people. Six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed, and several more injured, in the blast at a Chinese restaurant in a heavily-guarded part of the city centre on Monday,…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gestures as he speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images) Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Energy costs will be key to deciding which country wins the AI race, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella…
The United States Department of State has officially announced the expansion of its visa-bond pilot programme, listing a series of countries whose nationals may have to pay a refundable bond when applying for US business or tourist visas. The updated list, issued on Jan 8, 2026, specifies who will be affected, and when the rule…
Watch: At the scene of Spain’s worst rail disaster in over a decade Heavy machinery is being used to assist in the recovery following a two-train crash in southern Spain which killed at least 41 people. Rescuers worked through a second night as more bodies are feared to be trapped in the wreckage. More than…