Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his greetings to Orthodox Christians in the UAE and around the world on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas. “I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May»»»

Amid the tensions in Yemen's interim capital Aden rose the name of Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council Abdul Rahman Al-Mahrami, also known as Abou Zaraa, as one of the main figures trying to restore calm in southern Yemen. He was tasked with imposing security and preventing clashe»»»

Damascus, Jan.6 (SANA) Health Minister Musab al-Ali discussed Tuesday with Sultan al-Morshed, CEO of the Saudi Development Fund, and his accompanying delegation financing and support for vital health projects as part of Syria’s 2026–2028 health plan. The talks centered on upgrading health facilitie»»»

On the first working day of 2026, January 5, Bulgarians exchanged around 3.5 million leva for euros, marking continued progress in the country’s currency transition. Between January 1 and 5, authorities conducted over 4,000 inspections through the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Prot»»»

On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Thirty-seven members of the European Parliament demanded that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Ka»»»

Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim, seen here at the National Assembly in Seoul in December, has left his post and returned to the United States, the foreign ministry said Wednesday, File Photo by Yonhap Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim has left his post in Seoul and ret»»»

Former CIA agent Aldrich Hazen Ames, seen here in his Feb. 21, 1994, mugshot, died Monday while serving a life sentence for spying on the United States for Russian. Photo courtesy of FBI/Website Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who spied for the Soviet Union and then Russia, died in»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing strategy to support Qatari sports and build strong, long-term partnerships, QIIB has signed a sponsorship agreement with Al-Gharafa SC. Under the agreement, QIIB will be the club’s official sponsor for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 football seasons. The partnership»»»

The year 2026 brings fiscal changes for companies, among the most important being the reduction of the minimum turnover tax (IMCA) to 0.5 percent and a flat 1 percent tax rate for micro-enterprises.The IMCA was introduced through Law no. 296/2023 and applies to taxpayers with a turnover of over 50 »»»

In the last six months, European money has started to flow into the economy five times faster and mechanisms that seemed frozen have been set in motion, according to the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru."The data from December 31 show that, when we work professionally, »»»

Romania will follow the official position of the European Union on the US military operation in Venezuela, in which President Nicolas Maduro was captured and taken to New York, Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said in an interview with Digi24. He assured that there is no threat to the security »»»

More than two thirds of Romanians (68%) consider that peace in Ukraine should be signed in the conditions imposed by the US, according to an Avangarde opinion poll released on Tuesday. According to the survey called “Regional security – perceptions and expectations”, the two thirds of respondents a»»»

Romania is ready to contribute to the continued multidimensional support to Ukraine and to strengthening security in the Black Sea region, President Nicusor Dan declared after participating on Tuesday in the Coalition of the Willing summit hosted in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron, which »»»

Head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has been removed from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) for high treason, announced PLC Chairman Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi on Wednesday. In a decree, Al-Alimi referred Al-Zubaidi to the general prosecutor for committing high t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar is in communication with its partners to begin the second phase of peace agreement in Gaza. “Regarding the second phase of the agreement, the State of Qat»»»

Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the main opposition People Power Party, apologizes for the failed martial law attempt by ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol during a press conference at its headquarters in Seoul on Wednesday. Pool photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The leader of South Korea's»»»

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned that cyber threats are escalating rapidly worldwide, driven by automation and artificial intelligence, underscoring the importance of staying informed and strengthening cyber awareness to reduce risks and protect digital lives. In a statement po»»»

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday that the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has fled to an unknown location. On January 4, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition informed Al-Zubai»»»

After the White House’s audacious mission to snatch Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas, there are more questions than answers about Venezuela’s future. It is also unclear what lessons US President Donald Trump will draw from successfully toppling a brutal dictator, and how that might impact h»»»

Paris, France: European and US allies of Ukraine on Tuesday agreed "robust" security guarantees for Kyiv to come into force after an eventual ceasefire in Russia's war against the pro-Western country that would see the United States lead a truce monitoring mechanism, French President Emmanuel Macro»»»

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Wednesday that the head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has fled to an unknown location. On January 4, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition informed Al-Zubai»»»

Dubai: A major traffic accident was allegedly avoided on the Chandigarh–Manali highway after a driver was filmed appearing to fall fast asleep at the wheel while his vehicle maintained speeds of up to 100kmph. Also Read: UAE: Feeling dizzy, tired or unwell? Doctors warn hidden health risks can caus»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened steady on Wednesday morning, trading just below recent peaks as global markets catch their breath ahead of key US economic numbers. At 9.10 am local time, 24-karat gold stood at Dh537.75 per gram and 22-karat at Dh498, keeping both varieties within easy reach of l»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly, who made a spectacular comeback with his feel-good horror comedy Sarvam Maya, has signed up on a multi-film deal with Panorama Studios, marking a first in the history of Malayalam cinema. The partnership, valued at Rs1 billion, will see Nivin not only starring in»»»

The payment of the first pensions in euro in Bulgaria begins today, January 7, and will end on January 20, the press office of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) said. This applies to cash payments, which will be made as usual at post offices across the country. Transfers of January pens»»»

Activists denounce the U.S. military seizure of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro at Pershing Square in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela will give the United States upwards of 50 million barrels of oil. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI.»»»

Dubai: What was meant to be a celebratory build-up to Tamil cinema’s biggest Pongal festive releases took an ugly turn on the ground in Madurai, as fan rivalries spilled out of theatres in a violent mood. Even as stars Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan publicly stress mutual respect and goodwill ahead of t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas greetings to Orthodox believers, calling the holiday a source of “light, kindness and love” that brings hope and connects people to spiritual traditions passed down through generations. In his message, Putin praised the Russian Orthodox»»»

The Athens metropolitan waste management authority has approved yet another extension of the Fyli landfill just before Christmas, granting the facility three more years of operation. The Fyli site continues receiving more than 90% of waste generated in the Attica region. To accommodate the expansio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is demanding that the Venezuelan government renounce cooperation with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba, the ABC News broadcaster reported, citing sources. The Trump administration has reportedly told Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez that Caracas must m»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the Venezuelan interim authorities had agreed to turn over from 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and vowed to use the gained money to the benefit of the people of both countries. "I am pleased to announce that the Inter»»»

A Dubai court has dismissed a forgery challenge filed by two Arab nationals against a promissory note valued at Dh2.2 million, after ruling that the case lacked seriousness and legal interest. The claimants alleged that the original amount on the note had been tampered with by adding extra zeros us»»»

Dubai: What began as casual holiday chatter around Kartik Aaryan’s Goa vacation has since snowballed into a familiar celebrity-media spiral—one now complicated by social-media clues and conflicting reports about age. Did Bollywood heartthrob Aaryan spend the NYE in Goa with an underage girl? The yo»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Colin Harding, a consultant on Latin America and the Caribbean and former Latin America Editor of the Independent, says that Trump's push to get US oil majors in Venezuela may encounter some resistance as companies 'will want to be given assurances about th»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Colin Harding, a consultant on Latin America and the Caribbean and former Latin America Editor of the Independent, says that Trump's push to get US oil majors in Venezuela may encounter some resistance as companies 'will want to be given assurances about th»»»

Five years after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol as Congress certified Joe Biden’s 2020 election win, the United States held no official commemoration. Political divisions endure, and a plaque honouring police who defended the Capitol remains uninstalled. »»»

President Donald Trump is exploring ways for the United States to take control of Greenland, with military force “always an option,” the White House said on Tuesday, raising tensions with NATO ally Denmark. President Donald Trump is exploring how to take control of Greenland and»»»

President Donald Trump is exploring how to take control of Greenland and using the US military is "always an option," the White House said Tuesday, further upping tensions with NATO ally Denmark. Washington's stark warning came despite Greenland and Denmark both calling for a speedy meeting with th»»»

On the heels of the US attack on Venezuela, leaders from major European powers and Canada are rallying behind Greenland amid threats of a US takeover. Nick Morgan, Director of the Centre for Latin American and the Caribbean at Newcastle University, warns of the consequences of an "ex»»»

One of the humanitarian aid organisations affected by an Israeli ban from operating in Gaza and the West Bank says it is trying to negotiate with Israeli authorities to revoke the measure. Israel says the licences of the NGOs were removed after they refused to share full details of their staff. But»»»

Tunisian communities are increasingly frustrated that access to drinking water is still not a given, particulalry for rural communities. Hundreds of thousands of people are thought not to be connected to distribution networks at all. To make matters worse: some live next to the very dams that suppl»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, James J. Townsend Jr, Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, says that the presence of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Ukraine peace talks in Paris was 'very important' in light of developments in Venezuela, to assuage allies' concerns about th»»»

South Korean equities surged to a fresh record on January 6, with the benchmark KOSPI closing above the 4,500 mark for the first time, buoyed by renewed strength in technology shares alongside sharp gains in brokerages, defence and shipbuilding groups, the Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

Japanese companies are on track to deliver record earnings in fiscal 2026, supported by sustained expansion in information technology and a fading drag from US trade measures that weighed on profits in the past year. »»»

María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to salvage her standing with Donald Trump by offering him her Nobel Peace Prize has laid bare the peculiar dynamics that led Washington to sideline Venezuela's legitimate electoral winner in favour of a Chavista technocrat with two decades defending authorit»»»

Donald Trump has promised a swift revival of Venezuela’s economy after American oil companies sweep into the country and pour billions of dollars into investment unleashing a flood of petrodollars that will make the country rich again. »»»

María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to salvage her standing with Donald Trump by offering him her Nobel Peace Prize has laid bare the peculiar dynamics that led Washington to sideline Venezuela's legitimate electoral winner in favour of a Chavista technocrat with two decades defending authorit»»»

Dubai: Motorists across the UAE, particularly those commuting into and through Dubai, faced the typical heavy rush hour congestion today morning, January 7, 2026. The primary traffic build-up was observed on major inter-city routes and key arterial highways connecting residential and industrial sec»»»

Dubai: A strong magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Wednesday morning, sending tremors across various parts of Mindanao, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 11.02am (local time), with its e»»»

The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew. Captain Brandon Fisher was commended by the h»»»