Gates Foundation boosts spending as it trims workforce

Gates Foundation boosts spending as it trims workforce

SEATTLE, Washington: As it prepares for a two-decade wind-down, the Gates Foundation is accelerating spending even as it moves to slim...

BBC will move to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit dismissed

BBC will move to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit dismissed

LONDON, U.K. The BBC plans to seek dismissal of U.S. President Donald Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit, which has accused the broadcaster...

Epstein probe: Clintons won’t comply with congressional subpoena

Epstein probe: Clintons won’t comply with congressional subpoena

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Even as Republican lawmakers prepare contempt of Congress proceedings against them, Bill and Hillary Clinton said...

Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing

Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: After years of expansion fueled by debt and rising pressure from cautious luxury shoppers, Saks Global has...

US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return

US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year,...

Grok under lens in UK for explicit deepfake images of women, children

Grok under lens in UK for explicit deepfake images of women, children

LONDON, U.K.: Elon Musk's X is now under scrutiny in the United Kingdom, with the media regulator, the Office of Communications (Ofcom),...

Rare copy of Superman comic book fetches $15 million at auction

Rare copy of Superman comic book fetches $15 million at auction

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A rare copy of the first Superman comic book, which was also once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage,...

Powell calls indictment threat a pretext to control interest rates

Powell calls indictment threat a pretext to control interest rates

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has sharply intensified his standoff with the Federal Reserve, with the Justice Department...

Northern Finland freezes, all flights cancelled, tourists stranded

Northern Finland freezes, all flights cancelled, tourists stranded

HELSINKI, Finland: The severe cold forced cancelations of flights at Kittilä airport, leaving thousands of tourists in northern Finland...

Can’t give Peace Prize to Trump, Nobel Institute tells Machado

Can’t give Peace Prize to Trump, Nobel Institute tells Machado

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Norwegian Nobel Institute has dashed any hope that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado would give...

Outings to Italy’s Mount Etna restricted as volcanic eruptions begin

Outings to Italy’s Mount Etna restricted as volcanic eruptions begin

MOUNT ETNA, Italy: Guides in Sicily's Mount Etna are upset with the local authorities over tougher restrictions imposed by them after...

Four-runway Bishoftu project aims to become Africa’s largest hub

Four-runway Bishoftu project aims to become Africa’s largest hub

BISHOFTU, Ethiopia: Ethiopia has kicked off construction of a vast new airport near its capital, a project officials say will transform...

Breather for Trump as US top court delays tariffs ruling to January 14

Breather for Trump as US top court delays tariffs ruling to January 14

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump's decision on global tariffs received an unexpected breather when the U.S. Supreme Court postponed...

ICC, BCB agree to continue dialogue over Bangladesh's demand for relocating T20 World Cup matches

ICC, BCB agree to continue dialogue over Bangladesh's demand for relocating T20 World Cup matches

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 17 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC held a meeting on Saturday over BCB's demand for a shift in...

New York City FC loan D Mitja Ilenic to Polish side

New York City FC loan D Mitja Ilenic to Polish side

(Photo credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images) New York City FC loaned defender Mitja Ilenic to Polish side Rakow Czestochowa through...

UAE tops leaderboard as youth talent shines on Day Two of Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship

UAE tops leaderboard as youth talent shines on Day Two of Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship

ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The competitions of the Abu Dhabi International Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued today on their...

Will Zalatoris (back) to return at The American Express

Will Zalatoris (back) to return at The American Express

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images) Will Zalatoris will return to competition next week at The American Express in La Quinta,...

Strange poll...opted all methods, from cash to kidnapping our candidates: Uddhav Thackeray on BMC election results

Strange poll...opted all methods, from cash to kidnapping our candidates: Uddhav Thackeray on BMC election results

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal...

Gautam Adani says Vishakha Group's coordinated industrial ecosystem represents new model of Indian manufacturing

Gautam Adani says Vishakha Group's coordinated industrial ecosystem represents new model of Indian manufacturing

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 17 (ANI): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said that Vishakha Group's coordinated...

"Govt wants to ruin heritage": Akhilesh Yadav criticises redevelopment of Varanasi's Manikarnika, Harishchandra Ghats

"Govt wants to ruin heritage": Akhilesh Yadav criticises redevelopment of Varanasi's Manikarnika, Harishchandra Ghats

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 17 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government...

Nick Faldo returns home following open-heart surgery

Nick Faldo returns home following open-heart surgery

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) Six-time major champion Nick Faldo announced that he is headed home following open-heart...

EU, Mercosur sign trade deal after decades of negotiations

EU, Mercosur sign trade deal after decades of negotiations

BRUSSELS, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and...

WEF Chief Brge Brende warns debt, geopolitics as key threats to global growth

WEF Chief Brge Brende warns debt, geopolitics as key threats to global growth

Davos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI): The World Economic Forum (WEF) is preparing for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, with...

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, along with Japanese Ambassador to India, Keiichi...

Karnataka govt grants permission to host international and IPL matches at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium

Karnataka govt grants permission to host international and IPL matches at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 17 (ANI): The Karnataka Government on Saturday granted permission to Bengaluru's iconic M Chinnaswamy...

U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka's Viran Chamudhita registers highest score in tournament's history

U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka's Viran Chamudhita registers highest score in tournament's history

Windhoek [Namibia], January 17 (ANI): Sri Lankan batter Viran Chamudhita scripted history on Saturday as he smashed the highest individual...

Italy announce 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Italy announce 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Rome [Italy], January 17 (ANI): Italy have announced their 15-player squad for their first-ever appearance at the upcoming ICC Men's...

Nacho Elvira leads by two entering Dubai final round

Nacho Elvira leads by two entering Dubai final round

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Spain's Nacho Elvira took a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the DP World Tour's...

FujianPano | Five giant pandas meet public at reopened Fuzhou Panda World

FujianPano | Five giant pandas meet public at reopened Fuzhou Panda World

FUZHOU, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Five giant pandas, arriving from Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, met the public at the reopened...

WTA roundup: Mirra Andreeva storms to Adelaide title

WTA roundup: Mirra Andreeva storms to Adelaide title

(Photo credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images) Third-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva won 12 of the last 13 games to defeat No. 8 seed Victoria...

ATP roundup: Czechs sweep Australian Open tune-ups

ATP roundup: Czechs sweep Australian Open tune-ups

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) No. 8 seed Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic outlasted Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-7 (2),...

Australian Open expert Vedika speaks on Alcaraz's chances of breaking title duck, warns against ruling out Djokovic

Australian Open expert Vedika speaks on Alcaraz's chances of breaking title duck, warns against ruling out Djokovic

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Former Indian tennis player Vedika Anand spoke on world number one Carlos Alcaraz's...

WUC's award-winning documentary "Eyes of the Machine" sheds light on China's mistreatment of Uyghurs

WUC's award-winning documentary "Eyes of the Machine" sheds light on China's mistreatment of Uyghurs

Washington, DC [US] January 17 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is ramping up its global advocacy efforts. Their award-winning...

Ram Katha transmits timeless values of Dharma and compassion, says Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Ram Katha transmits timeless values of Dharma and compassion, says Vice-President Radhakrishnan

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday attended the inaugural day of the nine-day Ram Katha...

Assam: PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati ahead of his participation in 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026',

Assam: PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati ahead of his participation in 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026',

Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a grand roadshow at the Sarusajai Stadium...

(FujianPano) CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-GIANT PANDA-NEW HOME (CN)

(FujianPano) CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-GIANT PANDA-NEW HOME (CN)

(260117) -- FUZHOU, Jan. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch giant panda Ailun enjoying bamboo at the Panda World in Fuzhou, southeast...

China's northernmost province embraces winter sports craze

China's northernmost province embraces winter sports craze

Heilongjiang, China's traditional winter sports heartland, is turning a record season of grassroots ice-and-snow events and international...

World Governments Summit launches 3rd edition of Global Ministers Survey, 9th edition of Best Minister Award, inaugural Most Reformed Government Global Award

World Governments Summit launches 3rd edition of Global Ministers Survey, 9th edition of Best Minister Award, inaugural Most Reformed Government Global Award

DUBAI, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) -- The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, in partnership with PwC Middle East, has launched the third...

India pushes for consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained on MT Valiant Roar by Iranian authorities

India pushes for consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained on MT Valiant Roar by Iranian authorities

Tehran [Iran], January 17 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday urged Iranian authorities to grant consular access to 16...

Hotel politics in Mumbai again as Sena likely to pitch for Mayor post in BMC after Yuti earns majority: Sources

Hotel politics in Mumbai again as Sena likely to pitch for Mayor post in BMC after Yuti earns majority: Sources

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): After a sweeping victory for the BJP-Sena's Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal...

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Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing
Saks Global seeks Chapter 11 protection with $1.75 billion financing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: After years of expansion fueled by debt and rising pressure from cautious luxury shoppers, Saks Global has...


US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return
US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas since Trump’s return

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year,...


Report: Packers likely to extend Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst
Report: Packers likely to extend Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst

(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Green Bay Packers are finalizing...


Timberwolves pursue 3-game season sweep of Spurs
Timberwolves pursue 3-game season sweep of Spurs

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) The San Antionio Spurs will look to salvage a game in the season series with Minnesota...


Reports: Twins sign C Victor Caratini to 2-year, $14M deal
Reports: Twins sign C Victor Caratini to 2-year, $14M deal

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) Victor Caratini agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the Twins on Friday, according...


Wisconsin showing toughness on Big Ten win streak; Rutgers up next
Wisconsin showing toughness on Big Ten win streak; Rutgers up next

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) While his play and his team's form lately might imply otherwise, Wisconsin guard John Blackwell...


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