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UK's Starmer Says Britain Was Not Involved in US Strikes on Venezuela

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain was not involved in ​the United States' strikes on Venezuela on Saturday and that it was important to uphold international law, and that he wanted to speak to US President Donald Trump and find out exactly what had happened. Trump said in a post on social»»»

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BBC 15m

BBC reaches agreement with Israeli family for filming in home after 7 October without consent

The BBC has reached an agreement with an Israeli family who survived the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, after a team of journalists entered their badly-damaged home without permission. A BBC News crew, including International Editor Jeremy Bowen, entered the home of an Israeli family on the Gaza bor»»»

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Al Manar 20m

Trump: We will engage strongly in Venezuela’s oil sector, and Maduro’s loyalists still face a grim future if they remain loyal to him - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump: We will engage strongly in Venezuela’s oil sector, and Maduro’s loyalists still face a grim future if they remain loyal to him 03-01»»»

Al Awsat 22m

Zelensky Proposes Moving Defense Minister to Energy in Cabinet Overhaul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday proposed moving his current defence minister into the role of energy minister, the latest top job to switch hands in a widening wartime reshuffle. In a post on X, Zelensky said he had proposed "Denys Shmygal's appointment as First Deputy Prime Mini»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Venezuelan President's indictment includes conspiracy and terrorism charges: US Attorney General

New York: US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will "soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts" after he was captured in Venezuela. CNN quoted Bondi in a social media post today, saying that the indictment against Madur»»»

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Sputnik 28m

US Aggression Against Venezuela is Part of Trump's Efforts to Reshape Planet - Ex-DoD Analyst

The kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, executed by US personnel and sanctioned by Trump, was an illegal and unwarranted act that was not sanctioned congressionally or constitutionally, former US Department of Defense analyst Karen Kwiatkowsky tells Sputnik. “It implies as well that Trump ha»»»

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Al Manar 32m

Trump: If there is a good relationship with the Chinese president, Beijing will have no problem with operations and will obtain oil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump: If there is a good relationship with the Chinese president, Beijing will have no problem with operations and will obtain oil 03-01-2»»»

Al Manar 32m

Yemen’s Supreme Political Council: US aggression against Venezuela is a direct threat to all independent countries that refuse to submit to dictates - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemen’s Supreme Political Council: US aggression against Venezuela is a direct threat to all independent countries that refuse to submit to»»»

Gulf News 34m

UAE January weather forecast: Winter chill from Siberian winds brings cool days and foggy mornings

Dubai: UAE residents can feel January’s winter in full swing. This month is defined by a noticeable drop in temperatures across the country, offering residents and visitors a mix of pleasantly cool daytime weather and chilly nights. It is finally time to pull out the heavy sweaters and prep the out»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Syria Begins Circulating New Post-Assad Currency Bills

Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday as the crisis-hit nation seeks to stabilize the economy as it recovers from the fall of Bashar Assad’s government. A decree issued earlier this week by President Ahmad al-Sharaa said that “old Syrian currency” will be gradually»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Sri Lanka to allocate nearly 1 bln USD in 2026 for roads: minister

Colombo: Sri Lanka plans to allocate nearly one billion U.S. dollars in 2026 for road construction and the repair of roads damaged by floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, a senior minister said on Saturday. Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake told journ»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

MWL commends Saudi Arabia's hosting of conference to address Yemen's southern issue

Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The Muslim World League (MWL) commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of its response to the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to hold a comprehensive conference in Riyadh, bringing together all southern factions at the negotiating table to d»»»

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Daily News Egypt 49m

Nuclear shields and new recruits: France braces for a Europe without Washington

Inside the historic corridors of the École Militaire, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris’s elegant 7th arrondissement, the walls are lined with recruitment posters. Here, 26-year-old Charlotte, a marketing professional for a private firm, finds herself questioning the trajectory of her »»»

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Daily News Egypt 49m

Banks’ aggregate financial position in Egypt rises to EGP 25.37trn in September 2025

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the aggregate financial position of banks operating in the local market—excluding the central bank—rose to EGP 25.366trn in September 2025, compared with EGP 24.023trn in the preceding June, marking an increase of around EGP 1.343trn. According to the Central Ba»»»

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Daily News Egypt 49m

Cairo conducts intensive contacts to halt Yemen fighting as government forces seize key port

Egypt is conducting intensive contacts with all parties to the Yemeni conflict to urge de-escalation and support a peace path, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates said on Saturday, as Saudi-backed government forces retook the strategic port of Mukalla. In a formal s»»»

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Daily News Egypt 49m

Banque Misr posts EGP 68.35bn in net profits during M9 2025

Banque Misr reported net profits of EGP 68.353bn during the first nine months of 2025, up from EGP 60.457bn in the same period of 2024, according to the bank’s financial statements. Profits before tax reached EGP 108.328bn over the period, compared with EGP 93.345bn a year earlier. Net interest inc»»»

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UPI 54m

U.S. captures Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro - UPI.com

The United States early Saturday morning staged a mission to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, pictured in November, and his wife, both of whom have been indicated in the United States for narco-terrorism. File Photo by Venezuelan President Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Th»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian Affairs Expert to Al-Manar: Protests Limited in Scope as Tehran Acknowledges Legitimate Economic Demands - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Affairs Expert to Al-Manar: Protests Limited in Scope as Tehran Acknowledges Legitimate Economic Demands 03-01-2026 17:02 PM Tehran»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Clashes erupt between Palestinian young men and Israeli occupation forces in the Jalazone refugee camp in the occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupt between Palestinian young men and Israeli occupation forces in the Jalazone refugee camp in the occupied West Bank: reports 0»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE President visits Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed today at his home in Abu Dhabi. He engaged in cordial conversations with Sheikh Al Hamed and other attendees, reflecting the deep-rooted values of connection and solidarity that define Emirati s»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar expresses solidarity with Afghanistan over flood impact

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's solidarity with Afghanistan as it confronts the effects of floods that strike several regions of the country, resulting in deaths and injuries. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry conveyed Qatar's condolences to the famili»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Two arrested for raping, throwing six year old off roof in UP

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and thrown off a roof in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, reported IANS. Two suspects were apprehended by police after an exchange of fire. The accused were reportedly neighbours of the girl, who lived with her parents in the Sikandrabad industrial area.»»»

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BBC 1h

Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear

The US may want many of its foes gone from power. It doesn't usually send in the military and physically remove them. Venezuela's abrupt awakening took two forms. Its residents were woken abruptly to the sound of deafening booms: the sound of its capital Caracas under attack from US strikes targeti»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Justice introduces Specialized Legal Training Plan for 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice announced the launch of its Specialized Legal Training Plan for 2026, which encompasses the general track for continuous professional development, in addition to specialized legal training programs tailored to various leg»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar squad named for AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar: Portuguese coach Ilidio Vale yesterday announced the Qatar U-23 team’s 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup set to kick off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. The national squad departed for Saudi Arabia following their final training session at home. The tournament will see 16 te»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Embraces the Euro with Nearly One Million Card and ATM Transactions in Just 48 Hour

Bulgarians marked the first two days of the country’s entry into the eurozone with intensive use of card payments and cash machines, according to data from BORICA AD, the company operating the national card and payment infrastructure. Between 1 and 2 January 2026, more than 933,000 transactions wer»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar U-23 team announces squad for 2026 AFC Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar: Portuguese coach Eledio Vale has announced the Qatar U-23 national team's 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup, to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026. The squad's final training session was held this morning, and the team will depart Doha for Jeddah this evening. This will mar»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QMC launches inaugural issue of 'IELAM' magazine

Doha: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) announced today the Launch of the inaugural issue of its quarterly magazine, 'Ielam', as part of its strategic direction to further develop its media tools and strengthen its editorial presence, thereby contributing to the enrichment of the national media landsca»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

US military hits Caracas as Trump says President Maduro taken into custody

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following what he described as “successful and large-scale” military strikes on Venezuela. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the couple had»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

National Revenue Agency, Consumer Protection Commission Carries Out Inspections on Commercial Establishment in Plovdiv

On Saturday, officials from the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) inspected commercial establishments in Plovdiv, Southern Bulgaria, for proper implementation and compliance with the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, as well as for un»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Russia condemns US strikes on Venezuela, backs UNSC emergency meeting: Foreign Ministry - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russia condemns US strikes on Venezuela, backs UNSC emergency meeting: Foreign Ministry 03-01-2026 14:53 PM Latest News Urgent News Russia »»»

Al Awsat 2h

Erdogan Hails 2.6 bln Euro Jet Deal with Spain

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday welcomed an agreement under which Spain will procure Turkish-made HURJET training aircraft, describing it as evidence of Türkiye's "pioneering role" in defense and aviation industry. Under the deal, signed this week, the Spanish Air Force will acquire 30 H»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Mass demonstrations in Venezuela condemning US aggression and the kidnapping of President Maduro: news agencies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Mass demonstrations in Venezuela condemning US aggression and the kidnapping of President Maduro: news agencies 03-01-2026 15:49 PM Latest »»»

Al Awsat 2h

Venezuela's Oil Facilities Unscathed in US Strike

Venezuela's state-run oil production and refining were operating normally on Saturday ​and suffered no damage from a US strike to extract the country's president, two sources with knowledge of the operations of energy company PDVSA said. US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, US President Don»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Venezuela Demands US Provide 'Proof of Life' of Maduro

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday called on the United States to issue "proof of life" of leader Nicolas Maduro who was captured by US forces, according to President Donald Trump, AFP reported. Speaking by telephone to Venezuelan TV Rodriguez said she did not know the whereabout»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Real Madrid's Alonso unsure of Mbappe absence length

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted Saturday he does not know how long injured superstar Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for. The French striker was diagnosed with a knee strain on Wednesday, expected to keep him out for at least three weeks. "We'll try to make it happen quickly, it depe»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Report: Trump asked Netanyahu to wait on Hezbollah op to allow for talks with Lebanese govt.

Israel is considering launching an operation in Lebanon instead of settling for the current routine of airstrikes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump "discussed in their meeting the expansion of Israeli»»»

Naharnet 2h

Report: Trump asked Netanyahu to wait on Hezbollah op to allow for talks with Lebanese govt.

Israel is considering launching an operation in Lebanon instead of settling for the current routine of airstrikes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump "discussed in their meeting the expansion of Israeli»»»

Naharnet 2h

Report: Trump asked Netanyahu to wait on Hezbollah op to allow for talks with Lebanese govt.

Israel is considering launching an operation in Lebanon instead of settling for the current routine of airstrikes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump "discussed in their meeting the expansion of Israeli»»»

Sputnik 2h

US Strikes on Venezuela: Oil Grab & Latin America Fear Tactics - Analyst

The strikes, coinciding with the 1990 US ouster of Panama’s Noriega, echo the old imperial playbook: “seize control of weaker nations' natural resources with no regard for international law,” Dr. Vinicius Vieira, associate professor of economics and international relations at the Armando Alvares Pe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Police safely stop vehicle after cruise control failure

Sharjah Police patrols successfully brought a vehicle to a safe stop after its cruise control malfunctioned while it was travelling at 80km/h, preventing the driver from controlling its speed. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon as the vehicle was moving from Ahmed bin Hadeed Roundabout towar»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Bike rookie Canet enjoys dream Dakar start

Paris, France: Spaniard Edgar Canet made a dream Dakar Rally debut on Saturday when the 20-year-old rookie topped the times in the prologue of motorsport's most gruelling event in Saudi Arabia. The KTM factory rider ended the 22km ride around Yanbu three seconds clear of teammate and defending cham»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Türkiye's 2025 Exports Hit Record $273.4 billion, up 4.5% y/y, Says Erdogan

Türkiye's ​exports hit a record high $273.4 billion in 2025, ‌up ‌4.5% ‌from ⁠a ​year ‌earlier, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Erdogan, ⁠speaking ‌at an ‍event ‍at ‍the Istanbul Congress Center, said combined ​goods and services exports ⁠were estimated to have reached $396.5 billion las»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sharjah Civil Defence cracks down on poorly maintained fire extinguishers with fines up to Dh1,500

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has stepped up its public awareness drive on fire safety, urging residents and businesses to ensure manual fire extinguishers are properly maintained and fit for use. The move comes as part of enforcement of Violation Clause 13, which targets neglected o»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Power Outage Hits Berlin, Police Suspect Arson

Tens of thousands of homes were left without electricity in Berlin on Saturday after power cables were damaged by a fire police suspect was an arson attack. Emergency services were alerted at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) that several cables on a bridge near a power plant in the German capital had gone up in »»»

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