Shamkhani: Iran’s national security is a red line, not a playground for reckless tweets - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Shamkhani: Any interventionist hand approaching Iran’s security under false pretexts will be cut off before arrival, with a regret-inducing response - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ali Shamkhani, Leader’s political advisor on Trump’s interventionist remarks: The Iranian people know the American idea of “rescue” all too well — from Iraq and Afghanistan to Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Xi to host South Korea’s Lee in Beijing as China seeks to bolster regional ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit beginning on Sunday, a diplomatic signal of Beijing’s push to deepen ties with Seoul as relations with Japan remain strained over Taiwan and regional security. Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South K»»»
New public appearance by North Korean leader's daughter fuels succession speculation
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter – and possible successor – Kim Ju Ae joined her father on a visit Friday to the mausoleum housing the remains of Kim Jong-il and Kim Il-sung, the first two members of the Kim dynasty. The North Korean leader's teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae h»»»
Bulgarians Convicted in UK’s Biggest Welfare Scam Ordered to Return Just £2m Out Of £53m
Bulgarians convicted over the largest welfare fraud uncovered in the United Kingdom will be required to repay only a small fraction of the funds siphoned off, despite evidence that tens of millions were moved abroad. According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, prosecutors told a British court in »»»
Burhan on Independence Anniversary: Victory Is Coming
The head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, said on Thursday that “victory is coming” and will be “on the side of the Sudanese people.” Al-Burhan’s address came as fierce fighting continues between the army and allied forc»»»
Large Retail Chains in Bulgaria Start Operating with Euros as Transition Continues Smoothly
Large retail chains across Bulgaria reopened this morning following the public holiday, already operating under the new dual-currency rules after the country’s entry into the eurozone. Big stores are accepting payments both in leva and euros and are returning change in euros where required. So far,»»»
‘Dream of building my own house’: Kerala expat in UAE wins Dh100K UAE Lottery
Indian expat Sreevinayak Madhusudhanan Pillai has got lucky in the UAE Lottery, winning a cool Dh100,000. The Kerala native has been testing his luck for a year, and persistence finally paid off in the UAE’s first and only government-regulated lottery, overseen by the Gaming Regulatory Authority. S»»»
UAE observes first Friday prayers under new unified timings
1/9Worshippers at Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai after the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat announced a unified 12.45pm Friday prayer time across all emirates.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News2/9Friday prayers across the UAE are set to be observed at a fixed 12.45pm time to standardise wor»»»
UAE law update: Teens can manage assets from 15 — adulthood now starts at 18
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has introduced a major shift in legal age rules under its new Civil Transactions Law, allowing minors as young as 15 to manage their assets with court approval, while setting 18 years as the age of full legal adulthood. Also Read: UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in landmar»»»
Venezuela Ready to Discuss Anti-Drug Agreement With US - Maduro
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Venezuela is ready to discuss an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, but it must be a serious discussion, President Nicolas Maduro said. "The US government knows this because we've told many of its representatives that if they want to seriously disc»»»
Friends and family search for the missing after deadly Swiss fire
With Swiss police estimating that some 40 people were killed and roughly 115 injured after a fire ravaged a bar in the luxury resort town of Crans-Montana during a New Year's celebration, relatives and friends remain desperate for news of their loved ones. Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the y»»»
Live: Ukraine says it only hits military sites after Russia accuses Kyiv of deadly civilian strike
Ukraine's armed forces on Friday insisted they only target military sites after Moscow said a Ukrainian drone strike killed 27 civilians and wounded dozens more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments»»»
Families grieve toxic tap water deaths in India city
Sunil Sahu bitterly regrets the day his five-month-old son was given some cow milk diluted with tap water. Avyan was being breast-fed but his father says the family - who live in Indore city in India's central Madhya Pradesh state - gave him the diluted mixture in addition. In many Indian families,»»»
IOF Intensifies West Bank Raids as Settler Attacks Escalate
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank early Friday, alongside a surge in violent attacks by armed settlers targeting Palestinian communities and property. Israeli occupation forces continue their wide-scale demolition campaign in Nur Shams refuge»»»
Dubai Police impound high-performance car after reckless driving video goes viral
Dubai: Dubai Police have impounded a high-performance vehicle and taken legal action against its driver following a series of reckless traffic violations captured in a viral social media video. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic, confirmed that p»»»
Arab Parliament Affirms Support for Stability in Yemen, Unity Efforts in Sudan
The Arab Parliament reiterated its strong and unwavering support for the security and stability of Yemen. It emphasized that prioritizing dialogue, understanding, and wisdom is essential to serve the best interests of the Yemeni people. In a statement issued on Friday, the parliament highlighted th»»»
G20 Talks in US to Focus on Economics, Not Geopolitics – Russian Sherpa
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Economics, not geopolitics, are planned to be discussed at G20 events in the United States, with geopolitical issues reserved solely for foreign ministers' talks, Russia's G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash told Sputnik. "Our American colleagues made it clear that the G20 is not a place »»»
Iran arrests 14 members of an organized explosives production network in Alborz province - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tragedy: Four killed after car drives into train at rail crossing in Hungary
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Saudi Arabia Activates Major Investment Engines With Approval of Special Economic Zone Rules
Saudi Arabia has taken a pivotal step toward strengthening its standing as a global investment destination after the Cabinet approved the regulatory frameworks for four Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Jazan, Ras Al-Khair, King Abdullah Economic City, and the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone. Th»»»
Belarus to Hold Joint Military Exercises With UAE in 2026
MINSK (Sputnik) - The armed forces of Belarus and the UAE will conduct joint exercises in 2026, Maj. Gen. Valery Revenko, head of the Belarusian Defense Ministry's department of international military cooperation, said. "Intensive international military cooperation of the Armed Forces of the Republ»»»
Trump Says US Will 'Come to Their Rescue' if Iran Kills Protesters
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly. Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities Thursday with six reported killed in the first dea»»»
Consumer Protection Commission Has Received Occasional Reports Related to Euro Introduction
“At the moment, our phone lines are quiet. We have received very few isolated reports, mainly concerning refusal to accept payment in euros or refusal to accept payment in leva,” said Alexander Kolyachev, Acting Chair of the Consumer Protection Commission on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). Ove»»»
Norway Puts Ukraine Aid Ahead of Its Own Combat Readiness - Chief of Defense
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway prioritizes aid to Ukraine over strengthening its own combat capability and replenishing its weapons stockpiles, Norwegian Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen said. "Right now, it's more important to support Ukraine than to have absolutely everything necessary in stockpil»»»
Danijela Dakanović, the First Baby Born Exactly at Midnight in Republika Srpska, Awarded a Gold Ducat
On behalf of the Acting President of Republika Srpska, Ana Trišić Babić, baby Danijela Dakanović from Miloševac was yesterday presented with a gold ducat. She is the first baby born in the maternity ward of the Doboj hospital in 2026 and the first baby born at midnight in Republika Srpska. The gold»»»
Iran arrests 30 people in Malard during economic protests
Iranian authorities arrested 30 people in Malard, west of Tehran, on January 2 for disrupting public order during protests over the country's economic crisis, the city's deputy political governor announced. The arrests fol»»»
Germany's Bavaria party plans mass Syrian deportations in 2026
Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»
Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' over Iran protest crackdown
United States President Donald Trump warned Iran that America would intervene if the country violently suppresses ongoing protests, declaring the US military is "locked and loaded and ready to go" in a social media post on January 2 »»»
Israel loses 211,000 citizens in mass exodus under Netanyahu government
Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»
Israel loses 211,000 citizens in mass exodus under Netanyahu government
Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»
Iran arrests 30 people in Malard during economic protests
Iranian authorities arrested 30 people in Malard, west of Tehran, on January 2 for disrupting public order during protests over the country's economic crisis, the city's deputy political governor announced. The arrests fol»»»
Germany's Bavaria party plans mass Syrian deportations in 2026
Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»
EAD study highlights Abu Dhabi’s role in global bird migration
Abu Dhabi: The coloured-ring bird-banding programme run by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has delivered strong scientific results, helping identify more than 560 birds and assess their health. The data has allowed researchers to track migration routes across multiple regions, confirming A»»»
Satellite image shows Lemnos blanketed in snow after New Year’s storm
A striking satellite image captured Thursday by the European Sentinel-2 satellite shows the entire island of Lemnos (Limnos) in the Northern Aegean blanketed in snow, an unusual sight for the region. Heavy snowfall fell across many islands in the North Aegean from the evening of December 31 into th»»»
Travel alert: Expect crowds at UAE airports as tourism peaks, schools reopen
Dubai: UAE airports are seeing a surge in incoming passengers amid peak tourism season and as residents return home after the winter holidays, ahead of school reopening next week. Airlines are flagging January 2 to 5 as peak days for UAE-bound travel, with heavy arrivals expected across major hubs,»»»
Lebanon PM Pledges State Authority, Vows to End Israeli Attacks
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has pledged to press ahead with reforms, extend the authority of the state, and work to end Israeli attacks and remove the occupation, even as Israel signals preparations for a “measured” military action against Hezbollah. In a New Year message posted on X, Sala»»»
Syrian official praises Qatar’s support as Damascus advances anti-corruption efforts
DAMASCUS: Syria has expressed its deep gratitude to Qatar — its leadership, government, and people — for their unlimited support to the Syrian people and their role in fostering cooperation between Syrian institutions and their international counterparts, according to Engineer Amer Al Ali, Chairman»»»
Lebanese scholar Charbel Dagher wins 2025 Great Arab Minds Award for literature and arts
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts, naming Lebanese scholar Charbel Dagher as the 2025 recipient. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Moham»»»
Hadi De Carrere rallies late to claim Umm Al Zubar Cup
DOHA: Hadi De Carrere produced a strong late surge to claim the feature Umm Al Zubar Cup, the Purebred Arabian Open Allowance Race, at the 31st Al Rayyan Race Meeting, prevailing in a dramatic finish at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The gelding was positioned handily throughout before being asked»»»
Bulgarian INSAIT Ranks 13th in Europe, Surpassing Oxford, London and Berlin
The Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has achieved a remarkable position in Europe, securing 13th place according to CSRankings, a global ranking system for universities and research institutes in computer scien»»»
Most Bulgarians Support Election Law Changes, Fewer Favor Paper Ballots
A recent Myara survey indicates that most Bulgarians favor changes to the electoral system ahead of upcoming elections. About 74% of respondents support legislative reform, while 22.6% oppose it. When it comes to voting methods, 42.4% prefer machine-only voting, 35.2% favor a combination of machine»»»
Abu Dhabi to launch comprehensive youth strategy to support young families in 2026
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to unveil a comprehensive Youth Strategy in 2026, aimed at supporting young families and strengthening the extended family. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, said significant progress has already been made this year »»»
Man fined in Abu Dhabi for selling falcon he did not own
Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay Dh18,000 in compensation after selling a falcon he did not legally own, ruling that the transaction amounted to a clear civil wrong. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court heard that the claimant filed a civil lawsuit seekin»»»
World’s best riders target glory as H H The Father Amir’s Prix begins
DOHA: The inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix gets underway today with riders from across the world set to compete for top honours at Al Shaqab’s Longines Arena. The opening ceremony of the prestigious event is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm, with organisers promising a dazzling start to the month-l»»»
Behind Taiwan’s AI-driven economic boom, ordinary people see little gain
TAIPEI: As Taiwan is seeing an economic boom fueled by its advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure supply to the rapidly expanding global market, statistics reflecting ordinary people’s lives on the island tell a different story. The island’s authority for budget, accounting and st»»»
Aviation sector soars ahead with significant breakthroughs in 2025
DOHA: Qatar’s aviation sector reached a defining moment, marked by innovation, resilience, and renewed growth in 2025. From technological advancements to expanded global connectivity, the industry demonstrated significant strides. Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) highlighted the significant mi»»»
Braving the cold, swimmers across Europe dive into 2026
Dubai: Swimmers across Europe welcomed 2026 by plunging into icy seas, rivers and lakes as part of the traditional New Year’s Day dip, a ritual that combines celebration, resilience and community spirit. From coastal towns to major cities, participants of all ages gathered early on January 1, many »»»