Work is under way on a South Atlantic island to preserve a key building in the story of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton famosly reached the whaling station of Stromness on South Georgia in 1916 after spending 18 months stranded on Antarctica with his crew. The now-dilapidated Stromness»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has issued a comprehensive set of binding regulations governing the naming of public facilities across the Kingdom, introducing unified standards, governance frameworks, and explicit religious and administrative restrictions. Also Read: Saudi Arabia shuts over 1,300 establishmen»»»

Several explosions were reported in Caracas and surrounding areas in the early hours of January 3, with residents citing loud blasts, aircraft activity and temporary power disruptions in parts of the capital. Authorities confirmed heightened security measures, while air traffic over Venezuelan airs»»»

US officials confirmed that military strikes have been launched against Venezuela, Fox News reports. The attack was initially planned for Christmas but was postponed due to weather conditions, according to CBS Military aircraft are audible over the capital, Caracas A fire broke out at the port of L»»»

Former Prime Minister and GERB leader Boyko Borisсov said the arrest of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev was the first clear indication that the current government would fall. Speaking in a nearly two-hour interview for Yavor Dachkov’s podcast, recorded at GERB headquarters on January 2, Borissov said h»»»

Small retailers across Bulgaria are struggling to cope with the practical realities of the switch from the lev to the euro, according to observations from the first working days after the currency changeover. Reports circulating on social media and in local media outlets point to a lack of sufficie»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Pinto on Saturday accused the United States of America of attacking Caracas and other areas, with the government declaring a state of emergency. "The Venezuelan government rejects, condemns, and denounces before the international communit»»»

There were twice as many incidents and fires on New Year’s night as a year earlier, Directorate General Fire Safety and Civil Protection Director Alexander Dzhartov said on Saturday. He put the number of fires at 196, compared with 94 on December 31, 2024. Most of the fires caused no material damag»»»

Venezuela has denounced what it calls a military aggression by the United States, following a series of explosions and reported aircraft activity over the capital, Caracas, and other regions in the early hours of Saturday. The government stated that attacks also occurred in the states of Miranda, A»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is following with concern the developments that have taken place in Yemen over the past few hours and expresses its regret over the ongoing escalation. The UAE calls upon Yemenis to prioritise wisdom, exercise restraint, and work toward achieving security and stability in the cou»»»

Brisbane, Australia: A philosophical Nick Kyrgios said Saturday he had been a "chaotic mess" throughout his career and now just wants to enjoy himself when he returns to the tour this week. The temperamental 2022 Wimbledon finalist, one of tennis's most dynamic players when at the top of his game, »»»

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Akram al-Amri, deputy head of Yemen’s Consultation and Reconciliation Commission, stated that the operation to take over military camps, led by the National Shield forces under the command of Salem al-Khanbashi, Governor of Hadhramaut and head of the security committee, is not a military offensive »»»

US President Donald Trump has revealed that he takes a higher than recommended daily dose of aspirin and has blamed the medication for leading to bruising on his hands, which has sparked speculation in the US media in recent months. He made the comments in an interview with the Wall Street Journal »»»

Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday declared a state of an emergency over what his goverment called an "extremely serious military aggression" by the United States on the capital Caracas. Multiple explosions, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard around»»»

Dubai: It’s been a news-packed week in the UAE, with the country welcoming 2026 through dazzling New Year’s Eve celebrations, headlined by Burj Khalifa fireworks and grand events across the emirates. Authorities rolled out phased road closures and extended Metro services to manage crowds, while uns»»»

A series of high-profile criminal cases reached final verdicts in 2025, while the arrest and detention proceedings involving Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and former Sofia deputy mayor Nikola Barbutov also drew widespread public attention. Kotsev was held from July until late November before being re»»»

A decade in Dubai and a stroke of luck have paid off for an Indian expat who has bagged Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance category. Vijesh Kumar Paroli, from Kerala, was overjoyed after the unexpected win, thanking organisers from the UAE Lottery studio. “Thank you so much for the Dh100,0»»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said gunfire from an Israeli position hit close to its peacekeepers twice on Friday, reporting no casualties but decrying a “concerning trend.” UNIFIL has repeatedly reported Israeli fire near or towards its personnel in recent months, and last w»»»

Venezuela’s government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in the capital, Caracas. Smoke could be seen rising from the hangar of a military»»»

News report by Khaled Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- The offshore exploration project currently being implemented by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) represents a pioneering national step aligning with requirements of State of Kuwait’s Oil Strategy 2040. The project opens the door to applying the lates»»»

In a stunning overnight operation, reports of powerful explosions have emerged from the Venezuelan capital, with eyewitness footage showing fiery blasts near key Chavismo power centers. Amid chaos, casualties are unconfirmed, with evacuations reportedly underway. Global leaders urge restraint as te»»»

Venezuela has been attacked by the US, as Washington is trying to gain control of the country’s natural resources, the Latin American nation’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, has said. Numerous videos have emerged on social media showing major explosions across the Venezuelan capital Caracas, sparking »»»

Two people including a three-year-old child have been killed and around 28 others injured in a Russian strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials have said. A multi-storey residential apartment block was almost completely destroyed in the dual missile attack on Friday afternoon, which Ukrainian Preside»»»

On Jan. 3, 1924, two years after rediscovering the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Egypt, Howard Carter and his workers found the stone sarcophagus that contained the gold coffin and mummy of the boy king. 1 of 7 | A replica of a King Tutankhamun statue is on display at the Times Square Discovery Ce»»»

Sheikh Amr bin Habrish al-Alili, head of the Hadhramaut Tribes Alliance in Yemen, urged all Hadhramis, including members of the Elite Forces and Public Security personnel, to stand their ground, stating that the current phase was settled and that there was no room for revenge. Speaking during a vis»»»

Brisbane, Australia: World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Saturday she isn't out for revenge after losing her Australian Open crown in a shock loss to American Madison Keys last year. Sabalenka went into the final at Melbourne Park aiming to become the first woman since Martina Hingis to win three»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti oil price fell USD 1.09 to USD 59.07 per barrel (pb) on Friday, compared to USD 60.16 pb on Wednesday, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday. In global markets, the price of Brent crude went down by 10 cents to USD 60.75 per barrel, while the sa»»»

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By 2030, the majority of new jobs in Bulgaria are expected to require medium and high-level qualifications, driven by the ongoing green and circular economic transition and accelerated digitalization. The Economic and Social Council (ESC) emphasizes that adapting to these changes requires a sector-»»»

Dubai: A civil court in Dubai has rejected a lawsuit filed by an Arab national seeking to compel his brother to repay a cheque worth Dh3,150,000, ruling that the cheque was issued strictly as a security and had lost its legal value once its underlying purpose was fulfilled. The dispute arose from i»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- Several explosions were heard in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas early Saturday, according to CNN News Network. Some areas of the capital city were reportedly left without electricity due to the explosions, said the US news network. US President Donald Trump has warned t»»»

Dubai: A 28-year-old Arab man was convicted this week in a Dubai court for his role in a multi-vehicle collision in the Jebel Ali area, after admitting he was driving a vehicle with expired registration and failed to exercise due care. The incident, which occurred early last year, began when the de»»»

Israel resumed airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Friday shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned from a visit to the United States, where he met US President Donald Trump, as Israeli officials signaled possible military action if Beirut fails to advance to the next phase of a plan t»»»

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. Venezuela's government did not immediately respond to a request for comment. People in various neighborhoods rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Negotiations between Russia and Iran on building the Rasht-Astara railway segment for the North-South international transport corridor are nearing completion, with a deal possible soon, Head of Russian Trade Representation in Iran Alexei Efimov told Sputnik. "Talks on the Rasht-A»»»

Several explosions have been felt across Caracas, with plumes of smoke seen rising from the Venezuelan capital in the early hours of Saturday morning. The cause is not yet clear, though a fleet of helicopters have been flying overhead. US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force i»»»

From how long children stay in school to when they sit exams and even how absences are counted – the UAE’s education system is undergoing some of its most far-reaching reforms in years. In this academic year, parents will need to adjust to a new rhythm shaped by a unified school calendar, stricter »»»

James Cameron, the filmmaker behind the hit 1997 disaster movie Titanic, has revealed his strategy for hypothetically surviving the famed 1912 cruise liner sinking. Titanic starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet and is one of the highest-grossing films of all time. The film was set during the s»»»

New Delhi: Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Saturday in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal. The Piprahwa gems, a collection of more than 300 precious stones and ornaments believed to have been buried with relics of the Buddha at a stupa site in northe»»»

Police in the northern Athens suburb of Kifissia have arrested a 51-year-old driver who was found to be nearly seven times over the legal alcohol limit after crashing into a tree and several parked vehicles. According to state broadcaster ERT, the incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday as»»»

Demonstrations by Alawite communities swept through Latakia, Tartus, Homs, and Hama again last week, just a month after a similar wave of protests. This time, however, they unfolded in a far more volatile environment, particularly in Latakia, where unrest turned deadly. Four people were killed, inc»»»

Skopje, 2 January 2026 (MIA) — After a brief disruption in passenger rail service that began Thursday at 4:47 pm due to National Railways Transport staff going on strike over their November pay, trains are back in service. According to National Railways Transport representative and Train Drivers La»»»

A stream of Israeli leaks has highlighted moves toward alternative scenarios in Gaza if the disarmament of Hamas is not carried out soon. The options being floated range from freezing reconstruction across the enclave and limiting rebuilding to areas under Israeli control to the prospect of renewed»»»

Caracas: Loud explosions, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2:00 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, an AFP journalist reported. The explosions come as US President Donald Trump, who has deployed a navy task force to the Caribbean, has raised the possibility of gr»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- The Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree to form the fourth cabinet in the history of Kuwait grouping 13 ministers with Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad, later to become Kuwait's 13th ruler, as Minister of Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry. 1966 --»»»

Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) were disrupted early Saturday morning, with several departures and arrivals delayed by up to two hours. The delays are believed to be caused by dense early morning fog that blanketed parts of Dubai»»»

Dubai: Twenty years on, January 4 remains a defining date in Dubai’s modern journey, marking the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, as Ruler of Dubai. The occasion continues to stand apart from traditional anniversary commemora»»»

A Yemeni local authority official confirmed that the National Shield forces had taken full control of the 37th Brigade camp in al-Khasha and pushed on to the city of al-Qatn, moving toward the strategic city of Seiyun in Hadhramaut. Abdulhadi al-Tamimi, assistant undersecretary of Hadhramaut govern»»»