Motorists traveling toward Athens began encountering traffic disruptions on Greece’s highways on Sunday after farmers reinstated road blockades to protest delayed European Union subsidies and other grievances. Farmers had temporarily eased their tractor blockades during the festive period to facili»»»

Washington has sharply escalated its military campaign against Caracas, carrying out an operation on January 3 during which US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and removed them from the country. The US government has charged Maduro with drug trafficking and t»»»

Tunis, Jan. 4 (TAP)- The Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday the death of a Tunisian man from a gunshot wound and the arrest of two others, during the interception by military units operating in Remada (Tataouine governorate) on Saturday evening...»»»

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: For the second time on Sunday, an Israeli drone dropped a new stun grenade over the town of Addais»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya met on Sunday with the United Arab Emirates' Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Matar Al-Neyadi, and discussed the close bilateral relations and topics of mutual interest. (end) nma.dss»»»

Cairo, Jan. 4 (SANA) The Arab Parliament on Sunday welcomed an initiative by Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, to convene a comprehensive conference in Saudi Arabia aimed at addressing the crisis in southern Yemen, emphasizing the importance of wisdom a»»»

Seoul: North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, Seoul's military said, a day after a major US military operation against Pyongyang's socialist ally Venezuela. The first launch of the year came just hours before South Korea's leader headed to China for a summit tha»»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC the UK should move towards closer alignment with EU markets "if it's in our national interest". Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Sir Keir said it would be "better looking to the single market rather than the customs union for our further alignment", in »»»

The assassination of Major General Haj Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, in 2020 was far from a fleeting event in the trajectory of regional conflict. Rather, it marked a pivotal moment that, even by the acknowledgment of his adversaries, revealed the limited impact of the US strike»»»

Dubai: The second term of the 2025–2026 academic year will begin on Monday, January 5, without centralised examinations, as government and private schools following the curriculum of the Ministry of Education welcome around 1.1 million students from kindergarten to Grade 12. According to the approv»»»

The US attack on Venezuela further proves that the post-World War II world order is breaking down, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday. Just hours earlier, US forces conducted air strikes on the oil-rich South American country and captured its president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife.»»»

A video has appeared showing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro wishing bystanders a “Happy New Year” after being abducted by American forces and flown to New York to face criminal charges. The short clip, which was posted by the White House’s official rapid response account on Sunday, describes the »»»

President Donald Trump issued veiled warnings to the governments of Mexico, Colombia, and Cuba following a US special forces raid in which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured. Trump’s comments came Saturday as he defended the Venezuela operation, characterizing Maduro as a “narco-terro»»»

Crans-Montana, Switzerland: Painfully aware of the fire tragedy in Crans-Montana, ski tourists said they had opted to stay in the Alpine Swiss resort whose tourism-dependent community remains open for business as it mourns the many victims. The shellshocked town has toned down the party vibe out of»»»

TOKYO: The Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a notice to urge Chinese citizens in the country to stay vigilant following a series of violent incidents reported in several parts of Japan. In the notice on Saturday, the embassy said that public security conditions in some regions of Japan have rece»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Zapad has taken control of the Podoly settlement in the Kharkov Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of active actions, units of Battlegroup Zapad took control of the settlement of Podoly in the Kharkov Region," the ministry said »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump’s national security team is drafting a plan to govern Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces, media reported, citing senior officials. The plan may reportedly involve a land incursion by US troops to take complete control over»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States launched an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, spearheaded by a cyberattack that caused power outages in many areas of Caracas, a newspaper reported, citing unnamed officials familiar with the mission details. On»»»

Nigerian officials have announced that schools in Niger state will start reopening later this month, following a mass abduction in November that forced their closure as part of emergency security measures. From 12 January, public and private schools "in safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reo»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with special focus on the supply of LNG from QatarEnergy to Egypt. The agreement was signed by HE Sa»»»

London: Keir Starmer insisted in an interview Sunday he will complete his five-year term as UK prime minister amid speculation his centre-left Labour party could oust him after upcoming local elections. Starmer, who won power in July 2024, also argued Britain should pursue further alignment with th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Oman’s foreign ministry on Venezuela developments: We reaffirm our commitment to international law and respect for the sovereignty and inde»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel stood in solidarity with the people of Iran as protests rocked several cities in the Islamic republic this week. "We stand in solidarity with the struggle of the Iranian people and with their aspirations for freedom, liberty and just»»»

At least 80 troops from Yemen's secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) have been killed in fighting with Saudi-backed forces and strikes since Friday, a military official from the group told AFP on Sunday. At least 152 members of the UAE-backed STC forces were wounded and 130 were taken c»»»

A 62-year-old bar owner in Thessaloniki has been detained after a minor was served alcohol at his establishment on Saturday night, became intoxicated, and required emergency medical treatment at a hospital. The legal drinking age in Greece is 18. Authorities have stepped up enforcement against busi»»»

Flight operations across Greece are gradually resuming following a technical problem with the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) that disrupted arrivals and departures at Athens International Airport and regional airports on Sunday morning, Athens International Airport has announced. Prioritizi»»»

Sydney: Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it "a miracle". The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late last month and»»»

In what authorities have described as a chilling example of superstition-driven violence, officials in Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, intervened just in time to stop the ritualistic sacrifice of a one-year-old boy. The child was reportedly to be buried alive as part of an attempt to unearth h»»»

Tunis, January 4 (TAP) – Nearly 270 Tunisian exporting companies benefited from the promotional program implemented by the Centre for the Promotion of Exports (CEPEX) in 2025. These companies showcased their products and services in 20 national...»»»

As Swiss authorities Saturday began confirming identities of the dead to anguished relatives, police announced a criminal investigation against the two operators of the establishment where a ferocious fire broke out during a New Year’s celebration, killing 40 people and injuring 119 others, many cr»»»

Tunis, January 4 (TAP) — The collective “Stop Pollution”, advocating for a healthier environment in Gabès, announced that the mobilization against chemical pollution will continue until the dismantling of the polluting units of the Tunisian Chemical...»»»

Tunis, January 4 (TAP) — The insurance sector in Tunisia recorded a turnover of TND 3,123.3 million by the end of September 2025, compared to TND 2,802.3 million during the same period in 2024, marking an increase of 11.5%, in a context highlighted...»»»

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The International Criminal Court’s crisis of legitimacy intensified in 2025, with the Alliance of Sahel States quitting and creating their own judicial framework, and Hungary and Venezuela announcing plans to drop out. The ICC is losing its luster in the eyes of countries around the world.From poli»»»

A long-time Indian expat driver who has lived in Dubai for the past 25 years has struck luck in the Big Ticket e-draw, winning a cash prize of Dh100,000. Also Read: Sole winner: Filipino expat in Dubai wins Dh30 million Big Ticket jackpotBasheer Kaipurath, a 57-year-old Keralite, won with ticket nu»»»

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi was in Damascus on Sunday for fresh talks with officials on integrating his forces into those of the central military, the Kurds' armed forces said. Abdi signed a deal in March with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to merge the Kurds' semi-autonomous administratio»»»

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Since the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria, a seemingly small linguistic detail has sparked notable public debate: why Bulgarian euro coins are marked with “stotinki” rather than “cents”. Bulgaria is often presented as a special case, yet it is not entirely alone. Greece has followed a comparable a»»»

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said Venezuelans' welfare should prevail following the toppling of President Nicolas Maduro in a US operation and called for "guaranteeing the sovereignty of the country." "The welfare of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over all other considerations and lead to ove»»»

Tunis, January 4 (TAP) — The body of Marouane Kadri, a martyr of the security forces, was transferred on Sunday morning from his house in Kasserine to his hometown Regueb (Sidi Bouzid governorate) where he will be buried this afternoon.The funeral...»»»

KUNA, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya received on Sunday a written letter by the Omani Finance Minister Sultan Al-Habsi regarding ways to strengthen the close bilateral relations in various fields.Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya received the letter during his reception »»»

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DOHA: Mwani Qatar recorded a strong performance in 2025, reinforcing its pivotal role in supporting national economic development and strengthening Qatar’s position as a regional logistics hub. The company said total container throughput reached approximately 1.46 million twenty-foot equivalent uni»»»

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been ordered to prepare for a possible simultaneous war against Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank, according to Israeli Channel 12. One scenario reportedly includes an “explosive operation” against Tehran, which is currently facing widespread Israeli-backed cost-»»»