Donald Trump has warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right". His comments to US magazine The Atlantic came as the country's deposed president Nicolás Maduro was set to appear in a New York court on Mon»»»

Dubai: The UAE property market heads into 2026 from a position of strength, but the forces shaping demand are changing. The next phase will not be defined by headline launches or speculative momentum. Instead, it will be driven by where long-term capital is flowing, how people move around cities, a»»»

In a seismic shift for Latin America's most volatile nation, Delcy Rodríguez has stepped into Venezuela's acting presidency following a bold US special forces operation that toppled longtime strongman Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026. The 57-year-old firebrand, a key architect of Venezuela's socia»»»

The Investment and Development Bank (BID) plans to increase its capital by 100 million euros in 2026 to boost its financial intervention capacity, support a larger volume of investments and diversify the financial instruments available to companies, particularly SMEs and the public sector.'BID inte»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) listed on December 23 a new Eurobond issue on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), worth EUR 500 million. The bonds were listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BCR31E and have a maturity of 6 years. This is BCR’s second bond is»»»

University professor Xavier Crettiez admits that he doesn't know the real names of many of the students on his course. This is a highly unusual state of affairs in the world of academia, but Prof Crettiez's work is far from standard. Instead, he helps train France's spies. "I rarely know the intell»»»

NEW YORK, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the move as an "act of war and a violation of US federal and international laws." CNN reported late Saturday that Mamdani spoke by phone with President »»»

QNA Doha The Council of Ministers Secretariat General has announced the launch of the first phase of its innovative national project, the “Smart Legislative Advisor” programme. The programme has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in an out»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) implemented around 1,773 projects across Pakistan in 2025, including in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting nearly 1,554,957 people. The projects spanned a wide range of areas, including »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading specialised events in the defence and maritime security sectors, reflecting its expanding role in supporting economic diversification and»»»

When US forces conducted a night raid on the Venezuelan capital Caracas, they didn't just drag President Nicolás Maduro from his compound and put him on a boat to New York - they took his wife too. Cilia Flores, 69, has long been seen as one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela, a political op»»»

Many of those who tuned in to US President Donald Trump's news conference on Saturday were probably hoping to hear dramatic details of how US forces seized Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, in a pre-dawn raid. But arguably a more surprising moment came when Trump announced that now that Maduro wa»»»

Denmark has urged the US to respect its "territorial integrity", after the wife of one of Donald Trump's top aides tweeted a map of Greenland in the colours of the American flag. Katie Miller, who is married to the US president's deputy chief of staff, posted the altered image of the Danish autonom»»»

AE Media Production (AEMP) reported a strong increase in business activity during 2025, with the company doubling its volume compared to the previous year, according to statements by its management. Abdelrahman Essam, Chief Executive Officer of AEMP, said the company expanded its operations in 2025»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the DIMDEX Organising Committee, Staff Brigadier (Naval) Abdulbaqi Saleh Al Ansari, stated: "DIMDEX stands today as a testament to Qatar's steady progress in strengthening both its national defence capabilities and its economic foundations." He added that "by bringing leadi»»»

DOHA: Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announced its key achievements for 2025, reporting strong growth across its core business areas. The results highlight significant growth in direct and indirect financing, expanded investment activity, enhanced support for exporters, as well as the success of vari»»»

NAIROBI: Kenya has formally ended over two decades of protection for its sugar industry and will now allow cheap sugar imports from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Africa's largest trading bloc, a government regulatory body said Sunday. The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) said t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Doha: The Council of Ministers Secretariat General has announced the launch of the first phase of its innovative national project, the "Smart Legislative Advisor" program. The program has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in an outstandin»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

For years, Florida resident Rosana Mateos had a recurring dream about the fall of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. "I always dreamt that I'd find out in the early hours of the morning," said the Venezuelan expat, who has been in the US since 2012. "We always figured that if something were to happen, it»»»

Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted»»»

Report by Mohammad Al-Enezi KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's institutional economic transformation is anchored in several pillars, foremost among them updating the legislative framework amid rapid global challenges, evolving production and investment patterns, shifting towards digital economy, and »»»

Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday. Police in Valais said they had identified 16 more of those who died in the blaze in Crans-Montana, one of the worst disasters in recent »»»

The US attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, analysts said. Chinese President Xi Jinping's considerations about Taiwan and his timeline are separat»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator who persecutes everyone who does not share his views, former US President Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn said in an interview with Sputnik. “He's a dictator. He's declared martial law,” Flynn said. According to Flynn, Z»»»

The charity Brigitte Bardot established has issued a warning about "scam" merchandise purporting to fund its work following the French actress's death. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said it was aware of "crude fabrications" being advertised online alongside claims the proceeds will go to the anima»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) referred Sunday a supervisory official and others at the Ministry of Public Works to the Public Prosecution over suspected forgery and embezzlement of public funds.In a statement, Nazaha said it will continue examining reports, col»»»

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has launched the “Closer to You” initiative, a community-focused campaign aimed at bringing government services directly to the public and strengthening engagement with residents and visitors. The first edition of the »»»

JEDDAH, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hussein Taha expressed on Saturday his appreciation and gratitude to Saudi Arabia's initiative on holding a comprehensive conference in Riyadh, responding to Chairman of Yemen's presidential leadership counci»»»

The bodies of 16 more victims of a bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have been identified by police. The youngest person identified was a Swiss girl aged 14, with nine aged under 18. The group including people of Swiss, Italian, Romanian, Turkish and French nationalities, police sai»»»

Dubai: The General Administration of Customs has launched the first phase of an electronic linkage project with the GCC Customs Union Authority, in yet another step toward deeper customs integration among Gulf states. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement carr»»»

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro - praised by President Donald Trump as stunning and powerful - leaves behind uncertainty about who is running the oil-rich country. Trump said on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, part of the powerful cabal at the top of the country's g»»»

Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the country, likely giving security forces a green light to aggressively put down the demonstrations. The first comments by 86-year-old Ali Khamenei come as violence surroundi»»»

Doha, Qatar: In 2025, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) continued to consolidate a comprehensive and sustainable framework for empowerment and social protection, driven by forward-looking strategies, progressive legislation, and advanced digital services. These efforts reflect th»»»

Dubai: Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has highlighted the critical role of future planning in modern governance, describing it as essential for continuity of services and strengthening institutional performance. Speaking during his inspection of the»»»

Abu Dhabi: A former employee has filed a case against his ex‑employer seeking Dh120,000 in compensation for alleged reputational and financial harm related to a termination letter, but an Abu Dhabi court has dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that it lacked a sound legal foundation. The Abu Dhabi Family»»»

Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups scrambling to grapple with what this means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the m»»»

Palm Beach, United States: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail Saturday, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country - which Donald Trump said would come under effective US control. The US president's announcement followed a lightning pre-dawn a»»»

The command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen stressed on Saturday its support for the Shabwah governorate. It welcomed the statement issued by the local authority in the Yemeni governorate that underlined coordination and joint work with the coalition to secure Shabwah and avert any »»»

Doha, Qatar: Intisar De Monlau delivered a thrilling late surge to land the Gr2 Purebred Arabian feature as Wathnan Racing secured major victories on H H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Held up before being unleashed, the 5YO bay mare burst to the »»»