A Royal Air Force Typhoon prepares to take off at an undisclosed location in the Middle East to join French aircraft in a joint strike targeting access tunnels to an underground ISIS facility near Palmyra in Syria. Sgt. Lee Goddard/Royal Air Force Handout/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- British and French airc»»»

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the duties of the presidency on an interim basis, following what Caracas described as the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States and his removal from the country—a move that has triggered widespread»»»

Throughout 2025, Panattoni consistently sold logistics and industrial parks across Poland, generating revenues counted in hundreds of millions of euros. The company finalized multiple transactions in key locations such as Warsaw, the Tricity area, Rzeszów, Upper Silesia, and central Poland. By Dece»»»

The Polish land market has reached a turning point, driven by shrinking supply, rising demand, and upcoming spatial-planning reforms. In 2024, the number of land listings fell by 13% y/y, while buyer interest increased by 7% y/y, pushing prices higher and speeding up transactions in attractive loca»»»

Institutional rental housing (PRS – Private Rented Sector) remains one of the fastest-growing segments of Poland’s residential market, driven by rising mobility, migration to large cities, and limited access to mortgages. According to a report by Savills and Crido, PRS stock reached about 25,100 ap»»»

In 2026, Polish households will face mixed financial effects. Borrowers, especially mortgage holders, will benefit from lower loan installments after multiple interest-rate cuts by the Monetary Policy Council, which brought inflation back to the National Bank of Poland target. However, savers will »»»

According to a long-term forecast prepared by Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), Poland’s pension system is expected to remain stable until 2080 despite adverse demographic trends. The projection, prepared every three years for the pension fund, includes pessimistic, optimistic, and baseline scena»»»

Although Poland has been a member of the European Union for over two decades, discussion about adopting the euro has become increasingly rare and largely detached from substantive economic analysis. The euro is now treated mainly as a political issue rather than an economic one, with debate reduced»»»

In 2026, Poland is set to receive a record PLN 180 billion in EU funds, including PLN 120 billion from the National Recovery Plan (KPO), according to Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. The inflow comes as Poland’s investment rate remains low—16.9% of GDP in 2024, well below the EU average of over 21%. Fu»»»

PST, a renewable energy company within the Grenevia group, has signed the final of three conditional agreements with the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) to support the construction of energy storage facilities. Under the agreements, PST is set to receive ar»»»

Polish e-commerce is entering a phase of deep technological and regulatory transformation. With 78% of internet users shopping online, the market has stabilized, shifting competition toward retaining and better understanding existing customers. The value of the sector is expected to grow from PLN 1»»»

According to a demographic forecast prepared by the Ministry of Finance for actuarial purposes of Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), Poland’s population will shrink to 27.2 million by 2080, down from 37.4 million in 2025 — a decline of 27%. Despite a modest rise in the fertility rate from 1.11 to »»»

Ankara: Turkiye and Azerbaijan have signed a deal to bolster cooperation in the energy sector, under which Azerbaijan will supply 33 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Turkiye. Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar clarified that the deal stipulates the delivery of 3»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) recorded a total of 99 abuses committed by Israeli occupation forces against journalists during December 2025. The abuses reflect a high level of repression and restrictions, with Palestinian journalists now directly targeted, not only as witnes»»»

After a US military operation that seized Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said he wants to allow American oil companies to head back into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves. Here are some of the key questions around US interest in Venezuelan oil: What are Venezuela's reserves?The co»»»

Fallen trees caused serious damage to three cars in the Borovets resort complex, Municipal Enterprise Construction, Repair and Landscaping Director Nikolay Stoynov said on Sunday. No one was injured, and tourists were taken from Sitnyakovo lift station down to the resort and moved to safety. Stoyno»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - While kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, US military personnel killed most of their security guards and some civilian staff, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said on Sunday. "The Bolivarian national armed forces stron»»»

At least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread across the country, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Deaths and arrests have been reported through the week both by state m»»»

Fully storing data within the EU is impossible because American technology companies dominate the space, Miguel De Bruycker, director of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), has told the Financial Times. The official also noted that EU regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) was blocking »»»

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Sunday that the actions of US President Donald Trump in Venezuela were unlawful but consistent because he was defending US ‌interests, TASS news ‌agency reported. "It ‌must ⁠be acknowledged ‌that, despite the obvious unlawfulnes»»»

The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) announced on Sunday that Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem achieved two historic leaps in 2025, in terms of total investment value and number of transactions, further reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as the leading venture capital market in the Middl»»»

Syrian government officials held talks Sunday with the commander of the main Kurdish-led force in the country over plans to merge it with the national army, state media reported, adding that no “tangible results” had been achieved. The leadership in Damascus under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa »»»

In the snow-dusted street outside St Christopher's Church, hundreds joined a special Sunday Mass for the victims of the fire that tore through Le Constellation bar on New Year's Eve. Many hugged each other, crying quietly, as they remembered the dozens killed and those still in hospital with severe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations "most unequivocally and categorically" condemns the United States' act of aggression against Venezuela, according to a statement released on Sunday. "The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United »»»

These days mark the sixth anniversary of the assassination of Haj Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis in Baghdad, where he was killed alongside Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike that targeted their convoy at Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020. Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, wh»»»

Beijing: A study conducted by Chinese researchers from Hunan Agricultural University (HUNAU) and South University has shown that a diet containing a moderate amount of fat reduces fat accumulation and inflammation in adipose tissue. The scientists confirmed that consuming fat within the recommended»»»

A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the US has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation. Maduro is in a New York detention center awaiting a Monday c»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a phone call on Sunday with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan. According to the Pakistan news agency, both sides reaffirmed their shar»»»

ISTANBUL, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Turkiye industrial sector reached an all-time high of exports in 2025, reaching USD 194.8 billion, according to official economic data released on Sunday. Figures published by the Turkish Exporters Assembly showed that Turkyie's total exports rose by 4.5 percent in 2025 to»»»

More than 24 hours after President Maduro's kidnapping by US forces, it's still unclear what President Trump means when he talks about “running” Venezuela, international affairs observer and Issue Insight think tank research fellow John Kavulich tells Sputnik. “We don’t have boots on the ground…whe»»»

Donald Trump has vowed to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves after seizing President Nicolás Maduro and outlining plans to "run" the country. The US president wants American oil firms to pile billions of dollars into the South American country, which has the largest crude oil reserves on the planet,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone targeted a car on the public road between Tebnine, Jmeijmeh, and Safad Al-Batikh, south Leb»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli artillery targets the “Al-Mahafer” area between the towns of Aitaroun and Blida wit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez: More than 30,000 Colombian soldiers are stationed along the country’s border with Venezuela 04-01»»»

Doha,Qatar: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Monday will be slightly dusty at times, becomes cold and some clouds, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of strong wind at places. Offshore, it will see some clouds and slightly dusty at times, the report added, warning»»»

Lebanon recorded on Sunday a new violation of its sovereignty as Israeli occupation forces continued their daily breaches of the ceasefire and UN Security Council Resolution 1701, reinforcing long-standing Lebanese complaints over repeated infringements along the southern border. In this context, A»»»

In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decades. The meetin»»»

Bulgaria has now completed its transition to the euro, closing a chapter that began more than 28 years ago with the introduction of the currency board. That system was born out of crisis. The banking collapses and hyperinflation of 1996–1997 erased household savings and pushed the country to the ve»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) signed two cooperation agreements with QNB Group and Doha Bank as part of its efforts to enhance integration between the public and private sectors and to develop the services provided to investors through the Single Window platform. The agreements»»»

With the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will "run" Venezuela. The US president made the announcement in a r»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone has triggered a wave of consumer alerts over suspected price manipulation, with watchdog groups warning that some traders are exploiting confusion during the early days of the transition. Speaking on Nova TV, Bogomil Nikolov from the “Active Consumers” association»»»

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Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Sunday by 22.85 points, or 0.21 percent, to reach 10,785.36 points. During the session, a total of 127,273,828 shares were traded, with a value of QR 275,353,881.326, through 16,733 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the shar»»»

Damascus, Jan. 4 (SANA) The Central commission for Inspection and Control said its oversight investigations revealed a corruption case at the Syrian Railways Corporation dating back to the ousted regime, with total financial damage estimated at more than 19 billion Syrian pounds. In information pro»»»

London: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has posted on social media for the first time since a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. The 36-year-old British fighter was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a busy highway link»»»

Athens: Flights at Greek airports were cancelled or delayed Sunday after a technical problem knocked out airspace radio frequencies, the country's civil aviation authority said, calling the outage "unprecedented". At Greece's main airport, Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens, passengers were stuck in l»»»

Temperatures are expected to continue falling across several regions of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by active winds, as a cold wave intensifies over large parts of the Kingdom, according to the National Centre for Meteorology. The centre said the temperature drop will affect a wide range of areas, in»»»

Dubai: Protests driven by Iran’s deepening economic crisis have spread rapidly across the country, reaching the capital Tehran and dozens of other cities in what observers describe as the most significant unrest in Iran in three years. What began as strikes over prices has evolved into demonstratio»»»

Thousands of passengers are stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to close its airspace, causing widespread cancellations and delays. Officials are working to understand why radio communications were disrupted on Sunday morning, prompting the temporary suspension of ar»»»

BEIJING: Chinese scientists have successfully achieved the first direct mass measurement of a free-floating object, confirming that it is a planet with a mass comparable to that of Saturn. This key research finding, led by the Department of Astronomy research team at the School of Physics, Peking U»»»