MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had assured him in a telephone conversation that the United States had no intention of invading Greenland. Earlier in the day, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familia»»»

Manila: Mayon Volcano in Albay Province, about 550 km southeast of Manila, captivated and alarmed residents with a striking crater glow, locally known as "banaag," illuminating its summit as superheated volcanic material from emerging magma lit the night sky. Also In This Package Top 10 countries w»»»

The “Third March” movement has submitted documents to the Sofia City Court seeking registration as a political party, the organization announced. In a public statement, the formation said the move was intended to continue what it described as a struggle for the country’s prosperity. At the same tim»»»

The Ministry of Education has announced the details of the age-calculation schedule for admission to public and private schools whose academic year begins in August/September for the 2026–2027 academic year. The schedule applies to students who have not previously been enrolled in any education sys»»»

Berlin has condemned ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev over his suggestion that Chancellor Friedrich Merz could end up kidnapped like Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but failed to provide an opinion on the US action itself. The former Russian leader and deputy chair of the Security Council m»»»

The US has sent a chilling message to the whole of Latin America with its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Grayzone editor Wyatt Reed has told RT. The US military’s raid in Caracas over the past weekend marks a “restoration of a bygone era in the Western hemisphere, where might mak»»»

Property prices in Sofia are expected to continue their upward trend in 2026, even as the number of completed transactions declines, according to real estate expert Dr. Georgi Yankov. Speaking to Radio Sofia, Yankov, co-founder of Imvestia and a managing partner at a major real estate agency, noted»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Venezuela is a sovereign state with full sovereignty over its natural resources and economic activities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, commenting on reports of US demands for Venezuela to cease cooperation with a number of countries, including»»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning on its website regarding challenging road conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are the result of ongoing snowfall. The Ministry states that there have been changes to traffic in the country. The main road between Bosansko Grahovo an»»»

The “Chivalrous Knight3” operation has announced the launch of a new cycle of humanitarian aid distribution across all governorates of the Gaza Strip, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide relief and ease the suffering of residents amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The operation st»»»

Political circles in the US and the Middle East are closely watching for a decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward Islamist movements with transnational reach. For decades, the group operated with relative»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to criticism following flooding in several Albanian cities, sharing images on social media of floods in countries including Italy, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro. In a sarcastic post, Rama questioned why he, the government and the municipality of Durrës were no»»»

Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject an "inferior" updated bid from Paramount Skydance to buy the company. It is the second time in less than a month the Warner Bros board has urged its shareholders to say no to the Paramount offer, after announcing on 5 December that Netflix w»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaVenezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — Why it mattersNik MartinUS President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Iran and »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday expressed her surprise at Washington's claim that its military operation in Venezuela was bloodless, pointing the US State Department to the dozens of deceased Venezuelans and Cubans. "What do you mean by nobody di»»»

In the days since the seizure of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans have been coming to terms with an uncertain future as a new reality begins to set in. Marcelo, a student based in Caracas, is among those welcoming Maduro's seizure, although he is careful not to celebrate publicly. "There are still allie»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic expansion works along Al Warqa’a 1 Street, covering approximately 7 kilometres in both directions between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road. As part of the project, four roundabouts were converted into signalised in»»»

American military forces are attempting to board a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, photos from the vessel obtained by RT show.Citing American officials, Reuters has also reported that the US coastguard and military have begun an operation to seize the vessel.The Marinera tanker, p»»»

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has said "common sense needs to prevail" when asked about the US acquiring Greenland. On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region. The stateme»»»

Dubai: Some of the biggest names in the global social media space are set to descend on Dubai for the 1 Billion Followers Summit, taking place from January 9 to 11, 2026. The sold-out three-day summit will bring together more than 15,000 content creators, 500 speakers, and industry experts whose co»»»

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84. The former counterintelligence officer, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, died on Monday at the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, CBS News,»»»

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, a programme designed to provide senior citizens with tailored access to tax services and simplified support channels to help them complete tax procedures efficiently and securely. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Greece is experiencing an exceptionally intense flu season, with hospitalizations more than doubling during the final week of 2025. Hospitals are overwhelmed as adults who gathered in crowded indoor venues during the holidays fall ill, along with elderly people they contacted. “This year the cases »»»

Rain continues to douse parts of the Emirates on Dec 7, with Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Huwailat seeing a particularly heavy downpour, reports National Center for Meteorology. In January, UAE is expected to see average rainfall of 11.1mm across the country. Certain areas have been put on yellow alert and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) affirmed its commitment to supporting the national pharmaceutical industry in a way that meets local needs and meets the best international standards. In this context, the MoPH organized an extensive introductory meeting on the national pharmaceutic»»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked nearly 100 million mobile devices during the 2024—25 fiscal year, cracking down on stolen, counterfeit, and cloned phones in a move that is reshaping the country’s mobile market. Leveraging the Device Identification Registration and »»»

London: Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do "special things" this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence. Slot's men head to the Emirates for Thursday's clash in fourth place in the»»»

The Saudi-backed presidential council in Yemen has expelled the leader of a separatist group and charged him with treason after he failed to fly to Riyadh for talks. Six other members of the presidency accused Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Counci»»»

Damascus, Jan. 7 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor said on Wednesday that the old banknote exchange is proceeding smoothly and urged the public not to rush, noting that authorities are prepared to extend deadlines if necessary. Abdulkader Husarieh, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, made the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 75 people were killed as a result of the US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. In particular, dozens of people were killed in a gun battle at Maduro's compou»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM to Lead Economic Delegation to Lebanon 07-01-2026 14:19 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Wednesday that he»»»

A council fighting against Yemen's Houthi rebels said Wednesday that it had expelled the leader of a separatist movement and charged him with treason after he reportedly declined to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks. The latest upheaval in southern Yemen is revealing a growing divide among the Persi»»»

In a statement issued Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was weighing a number of options to realize what she said was a key foreign policy goal of acquiring Greenland, including using military force. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 7 (UPI»»»

Families of Israeli soldiers who died by suicide since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood in October 2023 have filed a petition with the High Court of Justice to demand their sons be fully recognized as fallen soldiers, Israeli media reported. The families are seeking to block the implementation of recommenda»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israel's military. "I call for restraint to prevent the mood from becoming further »»»

As the UAE marks the Year of Family, the country is reinforcing its commitment to supporting Emirati citizens entering marriage, recognising the family as the cornerstone of a stable and cohesive society. Through initiatives such as the Sheikh Zayed Marriage Fund, the government continues to provid»»»

Dubai Police has honoured Lieutenant Doha Ahmad Muhammad for her professional excellence and inspiring personal journey, highlighting how resilience and determination can be transformed into leadership and success. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, rec»»»

Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is proceeding smoothly, with all relevant institutions having planned carefully for the change, Deputy Finance Minister Metodiev told bTV. He acknowledged some minor issues, including temporary shortages of small coins and occasional cases of double denomination, b»»»

Dubai: Greenland, the world’s largest island, has suddenly become a geopolitical flashpoint after US President Donald Trump revived his push to bring the vast Arctic territory under American control. His remarks, coming soon after a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela, have alarmed Europe»»»

Karawang, Indonesia: President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday that Indonesia's rice production met all domestic demand, hailing a landmark achievement for food security -- one of his key campaign promises. In a speech to farmers in Karawang, east of the capital Jakarta, Prabowo celebrated an "i»»»

Paris: Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. Airports in Paris and Amsterdam were the worst affected, with the Dutch authorities saying more than 1,000 travellers had been force»»»

A flood in the Krumovgrad region has caused significant damage, with a swollen river washing away a bridge in the village of Grivka, Bulgarian authorities reported. Torrential rains across the Eastern Rhodopes over the past night caused river levels to rise sharply, destroying infrastructure and fl»»»

American energy companies Chevron and Quantum Capital Group are reportedly preparing a USD22 billion bid to acquire the sanctioned Russian oil giant Lukoil, according to the Financial Times. The offer would cover the company’s refineries and over 2,000 gas stations across Europe, Asia, and the Midd»»»

Riyadh: Are you looking to take your workout to new heights in 2026? GymNation has launched a unique high-altitude workout in Riyadh. Participants can enjoy a 30-minute workout session 2,200 feet (670.56 metres) in a hot air balloon over Riyadh. GymNation is promoting it as the world’s highest gym »»»

The Libyan Air Ambulance Service announced yesterday the commencement of international helicopter flights. Previously, it has been conducting ambulance flights using aeroplanes. It said this comes as part of its efforts to develop its operational capabilities and enhance its response time to critic»»»

Chief of Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi. He was moved by the marvellous architecture and hand-carved sculptures at the pink sandstone temple. General Dwivedi was welcomed by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, and briefed on the t»»»

Power was being restored on Wednesday to thousands of households in Berlin that had been without electricity in freezing temperatures for four days following a suspected far-left attack on high-voltage lines, authorities said. About 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses lost their supply on Saturd»»»

A fresh wave of online scams is targeting Bulgarian consumers, exploiting the introduction of the euro and the use of generative artificial intelligence to create deceptive shopping experiences. Fraudsters have set up fake online stores offering seemingly attractive discounts on products that do no»»»

The United Nations said on Wednesday that decades of discrimination and segregation of Palestinians in the West Bank by Israel were intensifying and creating a kind of "apartheid system". Rights chief Volker Turk said there was "a systematic asphyxiation of the rights of Palestinians in the West Ba»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directives, a comprehensive monitoring campaign was launched yesterday, aimed at controlling the prices of essential commodities. This will be achieved through intensified inspection tours of suppl»»»