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Bulgaria observes Ivanovden, or St. John’s Day, on January 7, one of the country’s significant traditional holidays marking the feast of St. John the Baptist. Celebrated widely across the nation, Ivanovden combines religious reverence, folkloric customs, and communal gatherings, reflecting Bulgaria»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Global girl group Katseye, one of the most prominent acts currently dominating international charts, is facing renewed backlash online following the release of the visualizer for their track “internet girl.” The controversy centres on the group’s apparent use of artificial intelligence (AI) »»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms – New Beginning plans to submit to the National Assembly a bill on maximum price markups. The aim of the proposed legislation is to tighten control over the prices and markups of essential products until the end of 2026, in connection with the ongoing transition»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 perception of the business climate deteriorated significantly in 2025, amid multiple political, macroeconomic and microeconomic challenges, but in the medium term, companies' confidence in Romania and in business opportunities is maintained, shows the seventh edition of the AmCham survey on the»»»

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»»»

It is not the moment for revolutions and destabilization in Romania, said president Nicusor Dan on Tuesday, before participating in the “Coalition of the Willing”. The head of state said he wanted “a gradual change in Romania”. “We are in a difficult international context and it is not a good momen»»»

President Nicusor Dan declared on Tuesday evening that one cannot speak of "an official intention of the U.S. administration" as far as Greenland is concerned."Regarding Greenland, we are not talking about an official intention of the American administration," President Dan declared at a press conf»»»

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»»»

European leaders have issued a joint statement on Greenland, after the US president said the United States needed the semi-autonomous region from a national security standpoint. Greenlandic leaders say the people will determine their own future, but Denmark's Prime Minister is more bleak in her ass»»»

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. »»»