China says US shouldn't use other countries as 'pretext' to pursue its interests in Greenland January 12, 2026 at 12:28AM

China has responded to U.S. President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, asserting that its Arctic activities are lawful and aimed at regional peace. Beijing stated that the U.S. should not use other nations as a pretext for its own interests. Greenland and Denmark have reiterated that the territory's future rests with its people, with Danish leaders warning a U.S.

A rare moment for gulf skies: International Space Station visible over Qatar for 6 minutes January 11, 2026 at 11:35PM

Skywatchers in Qatar witnessed the International Space Station (ISS) streak across the evening sky on January 11, 2026. Visible to the naked eye for about six minutes after sunset, the fast-moving, bright light captivated observers and sparked widespread sharing on social media, offering a tangible connection to human achievement in space.