The Israeli airstrike that struck a three-storey building on Tuesday in the industrial zone of Sainiq, in the Sidon district in southern Lebanon, was part of a broader wave of attacks that on Monday targeted the western Bekaa Valley, Jezzine, and areas around Sidon. With intensive drone flights ove»»»

Archaeologists have been stunned to discover two of the rarest Iron Age objects in the same excavation. The team from Pre-Construct Archaeology was working on a building site a few miles from Thetford, Norfolk, when they came across the hoard last year. At its heart was the most complete battle tru»»»

Dubai: As nationwide protests roil Iran, a new layer of anxiety has spread through Tehran and other cities: Fear over what President Donald Trump might do next after a dramatic US raid in Venezuela. In early January, US forces conducted airstrikes on Caracas and seized Venezuelan President Nicolás »»»

For many Filipinos working in the UAE, renewing a Philippine driver’s licence used to be something done only during a short vacation back home—often after the licence had already expired. That usually meant long queues at the Land Transportation Office (LTO), time lost from family visits, and penal»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday copies of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti HE Pierre-Richard Cajuste and Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria HE Dimitar Mihaylov. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Aff»»»

France is working with partners on a plan over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, a minister said on Wednesday, as Europe sought ​to address US President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region. A US military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, D»»»

Syria's new government and Israel will set up a joint group under US supervision to share intelligence and seek military de-escalation on the ground, they announced Tuesday after talks. The Syrian foreign minister traveled to Paris in his country's first known meeting in months with Israel, which h»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued guidance aimed at preventing fraud linked to the circulation of euro banknotes. Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the security features of the new currency, while merchants are advised to use specialized devices to detect counterfeit »»»

Doha, Qatar: Speed, adrenaline and intense competition take center stage today as the 2026 Arabian Drag Racing League officially begins, launching its opening round at Qatar Racing Club’s (QRC) purpose-built drag racing venue. The championship is held under the patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar launch their AFC U-23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign when they face the UAE in Group B in Jeddah today. The match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium will be a crucial test for both teams in a demanding group, which also includes the defending champions Japan a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ford’s Mitch Guthrie yesterday moved to the top of the Dakar Rally cars standings after winning a gruelling 421km timed special, while Qatar’s five-time champion Nasser Al Attiyah endured a difficult day. In the bikes category, Honda’s Tosha Schareina claimed his first stage win since »»»

Doha, Qatar: The countdown clock to the opening WTT Series event of the season is approaching its final ticks, with the first-ever WTT Champions Doha 2026 taking over Lusail Sports Arena from today. Amongst the superstar names are two of Qatar’s finest players. Wildcard entries for the five-day spe»»»

Bulgaria's Maritime Administration has requested that the owner of the oil tanker Kairos reimburse all costs incurred by the Bulgarian government for moving the vessel from the shores of Ahtopol to the Bay of Burgas, the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported on Wednesday. The agency has»»»

Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP)- The weather is cold on Wednesday with rainstorms in the north and the midland and locally in the south. Lighter rain is expected by the end of the day with snowfalls in the western heights of Thala and Kasserine. The wind is...»»»

“Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village,” said Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Butterfly pea, also known as aparajita in India, grows as a vine and has a striking blue flower. Around t»»»

Poor oral health may significantly reduce life expectancy, according to a new Japanese study that called for better dental maintenance among older adults. Frail oral health, defined as having fewer remaining teeth, dry mouth, trouble speaking, and difficulty chewing and swallowing, can reflect poor»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group has launched an exclusive campaign for its Visa credit cardholders, offering them the chance to win hospitality packages to the FIFA World Cup 2026, courtesy of Visa. Running from 7 January to 31 March 2026, the campaign rewards customers who spend a minimum cumulative amount»»»

Doha, Qatar: VoPay International Inc., a global fintech infrastructure platform, yesterday announced the establishment of its global headquarters in Qatar. The move positions Qatar as VoPay’s primary hub for advancing digital financial infrastructure and supporting scalable financial modernization »»»

Greek authorities are awaiting extradition of two Serbian members of the notorious “Pink Panthers” criminal network who were arrested in Bulgaria and Croatia following a jewelry heist at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki last September. The suspects, aged 48 and 46, stole luxury watches and jewelry wort»»»

The ceasefire monitoring committee, which includes representatives from the United States, France, Lebanon, Israel and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), will meet on Wednesday. Media reports said the meeting in Naqoura will be only military and will not be attended by civilian r»»»

Pro-secession southern Yemeni leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi is seen here attending a rally in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, in May 2018. Saudi-led coalition forces on Wednesday said he fled talks on ending conflict between the internationally recognized Yemen government and his Southern Trans»»»

While many students map their future around university degrees, Saeed Rashed Al Zaabi chose a very different path – one shaped by childhood visits to Al Ain Zoo and a lifelong love for animals. Now a Senior Animal Keeper at Al Ain Zoo, Al Zaabi has spent the past 10 years caring for wildlife at one»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed more than 3,800 transactions through its Land Transport Sector in the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year showing that the sector has become a key enabler of the Qatari economy. Nearly 3,884 transactions were conducted through its Land Transport Sector in the fourth quarte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa survived a late comeback from Umm Salal to secure a 3-2 victory at Al Khor Stadium yesterday, extending their lead in the Qatar Stars League (QSL). Pedro Martins’ side looked in complete control after a first-half brace from Jamal Hamed and a second-half strike by Florinel C»»»

The UK and its European neighbours confront two case studies, simultaneously, in how the continent is attempting, with varying degrees of success, to bind the United States into its future. Firstly, there is Ukraine and then there is Greenland. And all this at a time of deep scepticism in Washingto»»»

The flow of migrants from Libya to Greece’s southern islands of Crete and Gavdos continues unabated despite rough seas. On Wednesday morning, another boat carrying 44 people was spotted on a beach on the island of Gavdos. Local authorities transported the group to the port of Karave, providing firs»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States did not sign the declaration on security guarantees for Kiev, adopted following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, media reported on Wednesday. On Tuesday, a high-level meeting of the Coalition of the Willing was held in Paris to discuss, amon»»»

Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Sultan Al-Marshad held talks in Damascus on Tuesday with Syrian Minister of Finance Mohammed Yusr Barniyeh, Minister of Health Dr. Musab Al-Ali, and Minister of Education Dr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Turko. They discussed opportunities for development co»»»

The BBC has instructed staff to avoid describing the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a “kidnapping” and to use less loaded alternatives such as “seized,” according to a leaked internal memo shared online by British journalist and Guardian columnist Owen Jones. Maduro was appr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Dr. Najat Al-Yafei stated that the department’s participation in the Kids Healthy Village event, organised by the Corporate Communications Directorate of the Primary Health Care Corporation, came for the second consecutive»»»

Doha, Qatar: The hour and hour programme organised the ‘Tourist Destinations’ activity as part of the Qatar Heritage Festival. This was supported by Qatar Museums, Ain Mohammed Village, and in cooperation with the Youth Apparatus of Al Sailiya Sports Club. The activity was held in the historic Ain »»»

As Bollywood spy drama 'Dhurandhar' sets the box-office on fire with its Rs10 billion-plus collection, production house Yash Raj Films took to their social media to laud its maverick director Aditya Dhar and his convictions. "Dhurandhar is not a film ... It's a milestone moment in Indian cinema tha»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting humanitarian and healthcare initiatives in the State of Qatar, Investment House announced the provision of financial support to Qatar Cancer Society (QCS ), in its capacity as the founder of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Qatar, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, successfully conducted a highly engaging and impactful workshop titled “Inside Your Child’s World, A Parent’s Path to Connection” recently at the ICBF Kanjani Hall. The session was led by Geor»»»

Doha, Qatar: With an aim of strengthening professional competencies, staff well-being, student safety, national identity awareness, and digital readiness among teachers, MES Indian School, Doha, organised a three-day Teachers’ Orientation Programme recently. The session on the first day focused on »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with United Cars Almana, Qatar’s RAM dealership, has announced the recall of RAM 1500 and RAM 2500 2025 models. The recall is due to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) containing software that causes the cluster to go blank a»»»

Visiting U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said on X that he met in Naqoura in south Lebanon with UNIFIL peacekeepers who are "carrying out their mandated tasks under increasingly difficult and dangerous conditions". "Their daily work to support regional security»»»

Australia’s south sweltered through a brutal heatwave on Wednesday that delivered temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities, triggering health warnings, straining power grids ​and causing bushfires to flare. Meteorologists said the conditions were at their worst »»»

Western Europe braced for more snow and ice on Wednesday, with the first named storm of the year hitting the continent's Atlantic coast. More flights were cancelled, train ​services disrupted and roads blocked as storm Goretti advanced across the region. Heavy snow hit the Paris region as daylight »»»

An employee at Japan's nuclear safety agency lost his work phone containing sensitive information during a personal trip to China, Japanese media report. The phone contained contact details of staff involved in confidential nuclear security work at the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA). The agency»»»

Doha, Qatar: As a reward for academic excellence and commitment to Islamic values, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, organised an Umrah trip for 42 high-achieving scholarship students. The week-long spiritual and educational j»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the second day in a row, falconers failed to catch pigeons in the Haddad Al-Tahadi Championship, part of the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026). The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and is supported by the »»»

Manila: The Philippines trails regional peers in foreign direct investment, posting $5.5 billion net inflows from January to September 2025 — dwarfed by Vietnam's $28.5 billion over the same period. Manila seeks to reverse this. Philippine legislators passed Republic Act No. 12252, which was signed»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the winners of the 19th cycle of the Qatar Education Excellence Award were announced yesterday, Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi, CEO of the award, highlighted the growing impact of the initiative and shared insights into plans for its future development. Speaking to media person on the»»»

Doha: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to hold the concert “Mozart y Mambo” with Sarah Willis on January 9 and 10 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The concert reflects QPO’s commitment to cultural exchange and in diversifying its program. It will take the audience on a journ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Women’s Branch of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has officially concluded the second edition of its Prophetic Sunnah campaign, titled “Baida Min Wahissama” for the year 2025. This initiative sought to elevate the status »»»

Doha: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has issued a Procedural Directive governing the disciplined use of artificial intelligence tools, which litigants and their legal representatives are required to comply with when appearing and pleading before the Court and t»»»

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed two people on Tuesday as Israel said it targeted Hezbollah operatives, a day before a new meeting of the committee monitoring a year-long ceasefire. Israel has intensified its strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in recent days, saying it has struck target»»»

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, chaired by President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to review the latest security and military developments in the southern governorates, The meeting was attended by members Sultan Al-Aradah, Tariq Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mahram»»»