US Actions in Venezuela Threaten Global Supply Chain Stability - Chinese Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The US military operation against Venezuela has threatened the stability of the global supply chain and the economic situation in the country, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the ABC TV channel reported, citing sources famili»»»
New Venezuela Leader Says ‘No Foreign Power’ Running Country
Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez insisted Tuesday no foreign power was governing her country, even as US President Donald Trump announced Caracas will be swiftly turning over millions of barrels of oil to the United States. Rodriguez, who was vice president under toppled leader Nicolas Ma»»»
Iran Warns Enemies of Severe Response to Threats against Iran
Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami issued a stern warning to hostile powers, stressing that any mistake by the enemies would be met with a decisive response, and stating that protests in Iran are none of the business of the US or the Zionist regime. In an address to the students of th»»»
Saudi tourist dies after jet ski capsizes off Indonesia’s West Java coast
Dubai: A 39-year-old Saudi citizen has died after a jet ski he was riding capsized off the coast of West Java in Indonesia, local authorities said on Monday. The incident occurred at Bubalu Beach in Pelabuhanratu, a well-known coastal tourist destination in Sukabumi Regency, where the man was ridin»»»
03/04/2017 Tenders
Water & Sanitation Client : Kafr El Sheikh Water & Waste water Company Address : Estad Sporting Street, Kafr El-Sheikh City, Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate Tender : 1) H.M2..01 for Meadeat Mohady & Brinbal Metobus Center The period of execution 20 months. A bid bond of EGP500,000 to be submitted 2) H.M»»»
Flights can be delayed or cancelled at Budapest Airport - another wave of snow approaches Hungary
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Israel Moves Closer to Ilegal E1 Settlement Project Dividing Occupied West Bank
Israeli occupation authorities have cleared the final hurdle ahead of starting construction on an illegal and controversial settlement project near occupied East Al-Quds (Jerusalem) that critics say would effectively cut the occupied West Bank in two. An occupation government tender seeking bids fr»»»
Bahraini rapper, who made Akshaye Khanna's dance go viral, to return to Dhurandhar 2?
Dubai: Excitement around Dhurandhar 2 is already building, and fans believe the sequel may once again carry the sonic stamp of Flipperachi, the Bahrain-based singer who shot to fame with the breakout hit Fa9la. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the artist’s recent comments have been enou»»»
DOJ sues Arizona, Connecticut for refusing to hand over voter rolls - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday announced lawsuits against Arizona and Connecticut to compel them to hand over their voter registration rolls. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has sued Arizona and Connecticut for refusing to hand over their full »»»
UAE employee takes company to court, wins Dh159,800
An Abu Dhabi labour court has ordered a company to pay Dh159,800 to an employee who worked for the firm for more than 11 years, covering his final month’s salary and end-of-service gratuity. The ruling was issued by the Abu Dhabi Labour Court at first instance, after the employee filed a lawsuit se»»»
Schools, institutions closed in Syria's Aleppo as clashes persist
Damascus: Schools and public institutions were shut in north Syria's Aleppo on Wednesday, as sporadic clashes between government troops and Kurdish-led forces continued into their second day, according to state media. Tuesday's clashes, which killed nine people, were the worst between the two sides»»»
Latest Israeli Escalation in Lebanon Raises Questions about All-out War
The Israeli airstrike that struck a three-storey building on Tuesday in the industrial zone of Sainiq, in the Sidon district in southern Lebanon, was part of a broader wave of attacks that on Monday targeted the western Bekaa Valley, Jezzine, and areas around Sidon. With intensive drone flights ove»»»
Latest Israeli Escalation in Lebanon Puts Hezbollah Under Fire
The Israeli airstrike that struck a three-storey building on Tuesday in the industrial zone of Sainiq, in the Sidon district in southern Lebanon, was part of a broader wave of attacks that on Monday targeted the western Bekaa Valley, Jezzine, and areas around Sidon. With intensive drone flights ove»»»
White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland 07-01-2026 10:51 AM Latest News Urgent News White House says military ‘always an »»»
Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
Archaeologists have been stunned to discover two of the rarest Iron Age objects in the same excavation. The team from Pre-Construct Archaeology was working on a building site a few miles from Thetford, Norfolk, when they came across the hoard last year. At its heart was the most complete battle tru»»»
Trump’s Venezuela raid has raised fears in Tehran — but Iran is a very different case
Dubai: As nationwide protests roil Iran, a new layer of anxiety has spread through Tehran and other cities: Fear over what President Donald Trump might do next after a dramatic US raid in Venezuela. In early January, US forces conducted airstrikes on Caracas and seized Venezuelan President Nicolás »»»
France Working with Allies on Plan Should US Move on Greenland
France is working with partners on a plan over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, a minister said on Wednesday, as Europe sought to address US President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region. A US military seizure of Greenland from a longtime ally, D»»»
Syria, Israel to Set Up Joint Cell Under US on De-Escalation
Syria's new government and Israel will set up a joint group under US supervision to share intelligence and seek military de-escalation on the ground, they announced Tuesday after talks. The Syrian foreign minister traveled to Paris in his country's first known meeting in months with Israel, which h»»»
Snowfalls in Thala, Kasserine on Wednesday
Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP)- The weather is cold on Wednesday with rainstorms in the north and the midland and locally in the south. Lighter rain is expected by the end of the day with snowfalls in the western heights of Thala and Kasserine. The wind is...»»»
Israeli occupation forces stationed at Al-Hamames Hill open fire towards workers in Khiam Valley: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces stationed at Al-Hamames Hill open fire towards workers in Khiam Valley: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 0»»»
VoPay establishes global headquarters in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: VoPay International Inc., a global fintech infrastructure platform, yesterday announced the establishment of its global headquarters in Qatar. The move positions Qatar as VoPay’s primary hub for advancing digital financial infrastructure and supporting scalable financial modernization »»»
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen secessionists after leader flees peace talks - UPI.com
Pro-secession southern Yemeni leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi is seen here attending a rally in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, in May 2018. Saudi-led coalition forces on Wednesday said he fled talks on ending conflict between the internationally recognized Yemen government and his Southern Trans»»»
Emirati man quits college to work as animal keeper at Al Ain Zoo – Here’s why
While many students map their future around university degrees, Saeed Rashed Al Zaabi chose a very different path – one shaped by childhood visits to Al Ain Zoo and a lifelong love for animals. Now a Senior Animal Keeper at Al Ain Zoo, Al Zaabi has spent the past 10 years caring for wildlife at one»»»
Land transport sector logs over 3,800 transactions in Q4, up 16%
Doha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed more than 3,800 transactions through its Land Transport Sector in the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year showing that the sector has become a key enabler of the Qatari economy. Nearly 3,884 transactions were conducted through its Land Transport Sector in the fourth quarte»»»
Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
The UK and its European neighbours confront two case studies, simultaneously, in how the continent is attempting, with varying degrees of success, to bind the United States into its future. Firstly, there is Ukraine and then there is Greenland. And all this at a time of deep scepticism in Washingto»»»
BBC bans saying US ‘kidnapped’ Maduro – leaked memo
The BBC has instructed staff to avoid describing the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a “kidnapping” and to use less loaded alternatives such as “seized,” according to a leaked internal memo shared online by British journalist and Guardian columnist Owen Jones. Maduro was appr»»»
Why Dhurandhar made Rs10 billion gold blockbuster? Yash Raj Films spill secrets
As Bollywood spy drama 'Dhurandhar' sets the box-office on fire with its Rs10 billion-plus collection, production house Yash Raj Films took to their social media to laud its maverick director Aditya Dhar and his convictions. "Dhurandhar is not a film ... It's a milestone moment in Indian cinema tha»»»
MES organises Teachers’ Orientation Programme
Doha, Qatar: With an aim of strengthening professional competencies, staff well-being, student safety, national identity awareness, and digital readiness among teachers, MES Indian School, Doha, organised a three-day Teachers’ Orientation Programme recently. The session on the first day focused on »»»
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China
An employee at Japan's nuclear safety agency lost his work phone containing sensitive information during a personal trip to China, Japanese media report. The phone contained contact details of staff involved in confidential nuclear security work at the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA). The agency»»»
Qatar International Court issues procedural directive on use of AI in litigation
Doha: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has issued a Procedural Directive governing the disciplined use of artificial intelligence tools, which litigants and their legal representatives are required to comply with when appearing and pleading before the Court and t»»»
Israeli strike on Kfar Dounin kill two ahead of truce monitors' meeting
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed two people on Tuesday as Israel said it targeted Hezbollah operatives, a day before a new meeting of the committee monitoring a year-long ceasefire. Israel has intensified its strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in recent days, saying it has struck target»»»
Protest-Hit Iran Warily Watches the US After its Raid on Venezuela
Iran faces a new round of protests challenging the country's theocracy, but it seems like the only thing people there want to talk about is half a world away: Venezuela. Since the US military seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran, over the weekend, Iranian state medi»»»
Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel
Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary's media outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday, naming the defendant as Ali Ardestani. Entangled in a decades-long shadow war with Israel, Iran has executed many people it has accused of having links with Israel's intelligen»»»
Trump putting Venezuela’s interim leader on ‘short leash’ – Politico
The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding that Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, adopt a series of pro-American measures and then expects her to be removed once she complies, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources. Rodriguez, a former vice president and staunch al»»»
China Bans Two Taiwan Ministers for Alleged ‘Independence Activities’, Angering Taipei
Beijing banned two Taiwanese ministers from entering China for alleged separatist activities related to "Taiwan independence" on Wednesday, prompting an angry response from Taipei, which said it would not bow to "threats and intimidation." The office described Taiwanese Interior Minister Liu Shyh-»»»
Kerala youth stages fake road accident in bid to impress woman’s family
Dubai: A bid to project bravery and responsibility ended in arrest after a youth in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district allegedly staged a road accident to impress the family of a woman he was in a relationship with, police said. The first accused, Ranjith Rajan ( 24), a native of Mammoodu near Konni,»»»
Surya Roshni taps Dubai platform to scale export-led ele ctrical and lighting portfolio
Surya Roshni Limited, one of India’s most trusted names in lighting, wires & cables, professional lighting, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks & steel pipes, will participate in Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, taking place from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai »»»
Parkin brings app-controlled parking to six Spinneys and Waitrose stores
Dubai: Dubai drivers heading to Spinneys and Waitrose now get two hours of free parking at six key locations, thanks to a new management deal with Parkin Company. The agreement puts Parkin in charge of operations at these busy retail sites, using automated tech to cut congestion and keep spaces tur»»»
$47.4 billion in private funds pour into Philippine infrastructure — rail, roads, schools, housing, healthcare, more to come
Manila: Amid the corruption horror that shows Filipino taxpayers' billions looted (via flood control scams, pork barrel ghosts, judicial acquittals), a dramatic reversal electrifies Philippine infrastructure: private sector cash tsunami now pours into public projects. Propped up by latest tweaks in»»»
South Korea’s Lee Says He Asked Xi to Play a Mediating Role on North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a role in mediating Seoul's efforts to engage North Korea. Lee, who held talks with Xi this week, said the Chinese lea»»»
Hungarian World Champion Miklós Dudás could be murdered in Budapest: new investigation began
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US adds Bangladesh, Venezuela to visa bond list
The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Less than a week after adding seven countries to the list of nations subject to visa bonds, bringing the total to 13, the S»»»
Abu Dhabi’s cluster strategy targets Dh300 billion in GDP and 110,000 jobs, says ADIO executive
Dubai: Nearly Dh300 billion in economic output and more than 110,000 skilled jobs by 2045. That is the scale of ambition behind Abu Dhabi’s cluster-led investment strategy, which is reshaping how the emirate thinks about growth, jobs and long-term competitiveness. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
Storms to persist through Thursday
Meteorologists updated an emergency weather bulletin Tuesday, warning of intense storms through Thursday morning across western and northeastern regions of the country. The severe weather system, featuring prolonged heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, began Tuesday and will persist until Thursday’s e»»»
Saudi Arabia Raises $11.5 Bln to Open 2026 Amid Strong Investor Demand
Saudi Arabia has successfully completed its first foray into international debt markets for 2026, issuing $11.5 billion in US dollar-denominated sovereign bonds. This move not only met financing needs but also became a global financial vote of confidence in the strength of the Kingdom’s economy. Th»»»
Unsafe MRT-3 platform caught in viral morning rush video
Dubai: The DOTr-MRT-3 issued an apology on Tuesday following a surge of passenger congestion that left commuters stranded in unsafe conditions during the morning rush hour. The apology comes after a video circulated on social media showing heavy overcrowding at a station platform around 7.25am on 5»»»
Qatar maintains top 20 global ranking in healthcare index
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has once again secured its place among the world’s top 20 countries for healthcare, according to the latest Health Care Index 2026 released by Numbeo, a crowdsourced global resource for quality of life data. The rankings show that Qatar remains in 18th position in 2026, maintaini»»»
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed extends warm wishes for Orthodox Christmas
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»»»
Nearly 40 EU Lawmakers Urge Commission to Condemn US for Actions in Venezuela
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 leaves post in S. Korea: foreign ministry - UPI.com
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»»»