Hail: Qatar Airways on Monday marks the launch of three non-stop weekly flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar and Hail International Airport (HAS), its 13th destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new route underscores the airline’s strategic focus on expanding its pres»»»

New York: General Motors reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales Monday, reflecting a sharp decline in electric vehicle transactions amid a slowing car market. But the US auto giant also achieved an annual sales increase with growth in pickups and crossovers as evidence of continued resonanc»»»

Ten people were convicted in Paris Monday for cyber-bullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron. File Photo by Teresa Suarez/EPA Jan. 5 (UPI) -- A Paris court found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron, wife of President Emmanuel Macron. They were accused of spread»»»

Glowing MSM reports on the operation to capture Maduro attribute success to the US military’s super-duper high-tech weapons, advanced tactics and painstaking planning. But there are other, potentially far more plausible explanations, says Egor Lidovskoy, director of St. Petersburg’s Hugo Chavez Lat»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the developments in Venezuela following a US military operation that resulted in the detention of President Nicolas Maduro last Saturday, warning of the risks of escalating instability within the country and its potential r»»»

The Pentagon says it is taking steps to demote Democratic Senator and former Navy Captain Mark Kelly, with a reduction in pension, over a video the department described as "seditious". "Senator Mark Kelly - and five other members of Congress - released a reckless and seditious video that was clearl»»»

On Monday morning, a handcuffed, jumpsuit-clad Nicholas Maduro stepped off a military helicopter in New York City, flanked by armed federal agents. The Venezuelan president had spent the night in a notorious federal jail in Brooklyn, before authorities transported him to a Manhattan courthouse to f»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on Iran to respect demonstrators' right to "protest peacefully," with the country in the grip of unrest over high prices and economic stagnation. The Secretary-General "underscores the need to prevent any further casualties," his spokesman Step»»»

Riyadh: Qatar's Nasser Al Attiyah has taken the provisional lead in the ultimate category of the 2026 Dakar Rally, the 48th edition of the event, which is being hosted by Saudi Arabia for the seventh consecutive year, with 812 competitors participating. Al Attiyah capitalized on his consistent perf»»»

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of narco-terrorism after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond. Maduro, 63, pleaded not guilty in New York federal court to four c»»»

New York: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted leader, arrived at a Manhattan courthouse on Monday under heavy guard, just over 48 hours after being captured by a US military operation in Caracas. His wife, Cilia Flores, accompanied him as the couple faced narcotrafficking and violent crime charges b»»»

After five months – really two-and-a-half decades – of ever-escalating preparations by increasing diplomatic, economic, and clandestine warfare, the US has finally executed a full regime-change invasion in Venezuela. The final attack, focused on kidnapping the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro an»»»

US President Donald Trump's second term is being shaped by his foreign policy ambitions. He's followed through on threats against Venezuela by capturing its president and his wife from their heavily fortified Caracas compound in a dramatic overnight raid. When describing the operation, Trump dusted»»»

AMMAN — The Chairman of the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce, Hussein Shreim, said that the number of certificates of origin issued by the chamber and its office in the Zarqa Free Zone reached 4,280 during 2025.Shreim added that the total value of Zarqa’s commercial exports (re-exports) for 2025 amounted »»»

Libya’s Air Ambulance Service announced its Annual Activity Report for 2025 today revealing that it had conducted 588 flights from 1 January to 31 December. It said the report comes as part of its ongoing commitment to serving citizens and providing urgent services both within and outside Libya. It»»»

French residents gather in support of protesers in Iran in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on Saturday. The protests in Iran have led to increasing violent clashes with security forces, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten intervention if a crackdown continues. Photo by Maya Vidon-White»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Türkiye and explored ways to expand cooperation across key sectors that support their share»»»

1 of 2 | Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., who served 24 years in the U.S. Navy, said during the Department of Defense’s investigation into his comments that it is an attempt to intimidate him and other members of Congress. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete »»»

The US military’s controversial capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has ushered in a period in which the United States will "run" Venezuela, according to President Donald Trump. But recent US experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan highlight the challenges of »»»

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York. Maduro and his wife are expected to appear at noon before a judge for a»»»

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US should take over Greenland, arguing that it would benefit his nation's security. His demands have been rejected by the island's leaders and by Denmark, of which Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory. Trump repeated previous calls for the US to»»»

In response to US aggression in Latin America, Sputnik features the heroes of anti-colonial resistance across the continent. Augusto Cesar Sandino was a legendary Nicaraguan general and a symbol of the anti-imperialist struggle in Latin America. Between 1927 and 1933, he led a guerrilla army agains»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia on Monday urged the United States to free Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife immediately. "We call upon the US leadership to immediately release the legitimately elected President of an independent st»»»

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about a possible intensification of instability in Venezuela after the US capture of the Latin American country's president Nicolas Maduro. The 15-member Security Council met at UN headquarters in New York just hours before»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision establishing a dedicated register for companies that provide technology-driven risk assessment systems for non-banking financial activities, marking a significant step in regulating the use of advanced technologies within Egypt’s non-ba»»»

In response to US aggression in Latin America, Sputnik features the heroes of anti-colonial resistance across the continent Chavez was one of the most influential and charismatic political figures in 21st-century Latin America. Inspired by the ideas of Simon Bolivar, he led a popular uprising in 19»»»

In response to US aggression in Latin America, Sputnik features the heroes of anti-colonial resistance across the continent Ernesto Guevara came from a middle-class family and studied medicine in Buenos Aires. At the age of 23, he made his first journey across Latin America on a motorcycle, where h»»»

Brussels, Jan. 5 (SANA) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week, marking her first trip to the country since the fall of the ousted regime, Chief Spokesperson Paula Pinho said on Monday. Agence France-Presse quoted Pinho as saying, “Von der Leyen will hea»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was the world’s most active sovereign wealth fund in 2025 by investment spending, deploying $36.2bn over the year, according to advisory and research firm Global SWF. The figure marks an 81% increase from 2024, a year in which the fund focused more heavil»»»

President Donald Trump has outlined his vision for Venezuela following the US military intervention, stating the country must first be restored to “law and order” and economic discipline before any future elections can be considered. In an interview with the New York Post on Sunday, Trump brushed a»»»

The United States has built a formal legal case against Nicolas Maduro, 63, and his wife Cilia Flores, 69, over their alleged involvement in massive drug trafficking. This was revealed primarily through a federal indictment unsealed on January 4, 2026 by the Southern District of New York, backed by»»»

The exchange of levs into euros is proceeding smoothly at branches of “Bulgarian Posts,” according to retired Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov. Speaking to journalists in Vratsa, he confirmed that all post offices are well-stocked with euro banknot»»»

BusinessGermanyCan Germany escape its economic slump in 2026?Arthur SullivanAfter years of economic downturn, the German economy desperately needs a 2026 boost. Yet despite massive government spending pledges, optimism is fading among economists. https://p.dw.com/p/567hmThe German economy has been »»»

‍A Paris ​court on Monday ⁠found eight men and two ​women guilty for the cyber harassment of ​France's First Lady ‍Brigitte Macron. The court pointed to “particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious” comments referring to false claims regarding alleged trans identity and alleged pedocriminality»»»

New York: US authorities on Monday transferred Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his place of detention to a federal courthouse in New York City to appear before the court. President Maduro appeared before the court just two days after being captured along with his wife, Cilia Flores, in Car»»»

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen speaks at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, in October. On Sunday, he told President Donald Trump to stop talking about annexing Greenland. File Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/EPA Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Ni»»»

Mandatory vehicle third-party liability insurance in Bulgaria is set to become more expensive again in the opening days of 2026, with price increases estimated at around 8 to 10 percent, based on a comparison of current offers from the country’s major insurers. The adjustment comes shortly before t»»»

On January 3, the United States launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, further taking them to New York. US President Donald Trump said that Maduro and Flores would face trial for allegedly being involved in "narco-terrorism" and posing a threat, includi»»»

An arrest was made in the early morning hours after damage was done to the exterior of Vice President JD Vance’s home in Ohio. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 5 (UPI) -- A man was arrested by U.S. Secret Service agents on Monday for allegedly causing property damage at the Cin»»»

Uganda's authorities have denied reports that they are planning to cut access to the internet during next week's election. The main opposition candidate last week repeated claims that the government was going to block the internet to prevent his supporters from mobilising, and sharing election resu»»»

The US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is just the latest chapter in a long list of interventions and regime changes staged by Washington throughout Latin America over the past century. With the adoption of the Monroe Doctrine in the 19th century, the US essentially declare»»»

In a climate of escalating regional tensions, Hezbollah is exploring a diplomatic settlement aimed at neutralizing threats from the "Trump-Netanyahu" alliance, a media report said on Monday. Recent discussions between Lebanese and Saudi figures during an Arab economic conference meanwhile focused o»»»

Recent political upheaval in Venezuela has thrust its massive oil reserves into the spotlight. And While disruptions from Venezuela were initially expected to inflate jet fuel costs, oil traded lower on Monday following the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro. Amid economic collapse and sanctions, and now »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jadaan, who is visiting the State of Qatar. Talks during the meeting focused on bilateral relations, advancing cooperation in economic, investment, an»»»

Greek authorities have set up a high-level special committee to determine the exact causes of last weekend’s disruption to air traffic control communications in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR). The committee was established by decision of the Transport Ministry and will be chaired by Chr»»»

The region’s history is rich with stories of high-level betrayal—a mortal sin in the Catholic tradition when it involves betraying someone who entrusted you with their life, safety, or authority. Juan Peronlegendary ‘third way’ Argentinian politician overthrown in a coup in 1955betrayed by factions»»»

Sharjah’s Ruler, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, has approved a series of decisions aimed at strengthening social welfare and improving quality of life across the emirate. His Highness endorsed the new general organisational structure of the Department »»»

Doha: The National Archives of Qatar and the National Records and Archives Authority of the Sultanate of Oman on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of records and archives. The agreement reflects the deep fraternal relations between the»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which carried out the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, has in the past participated in the arrest and subsequent prosecution of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, Sputnik found after reviewing a»»»

Dubai: Rama Duwaji didn’t just step into her role as New York City’s First Lady—she arrived, and she did it with a fashion choice that spoke louder than any inaugural soundbite. For her first official outing following the swearing-in of husband Zohran Mamdani as NYC’s new mayor, Duwaji skipped pred»»»