Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Treasury Department announced sanctions against Venezuelans, Iranians and companies in both nations for facilitating illicit arms trades. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Tuesda»»»

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- An Alabama judge has vacated the conviction of a woman sentenced to 18 years in prison for the death of her unborn baby upon discovery of new evidence that may show she may not be to blame for the stillbirth. Lee County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Tickal ordered a new trial for Brooke Sh»»»

Mexican officials have seized motorcycles worth $40m (£30m) belonging to Ryan Wedding, the Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who is accused of running a vast drug dealing operation. The vehicles were discovered by Mexican authorities over several raids, the FBI said in a statement, adding that th»»»

Sfax, Dec. 30 (TAP) - “The olive harvest for the current season has so far reached only one quarter of the total yield, which is considered a record harvest, according to figures issued by official bodies,” said Minister of Trade and Export...»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has commented on the meeting of the Parliamentary Council on Mandates, which is set to review SPAK’s request to lift the immunity of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, criticizing both the size and nature of the file submitted by prosecutors. Rama stated that if he had b»»»

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell approximately 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California. Rescue workers found the 19-year-old dead and discovered two other dead hikers during»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In the Arabian Gulf, some of the region’s richest pockets of marine life are forming in unexpected places: around the steel legs of offshore oil platforms. According to Dr. Radhouan Ben-Hamadou, director of Research and Policy Development at Qatar Foundation’s Earthna Cent»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar is steadily expanding the use of artificial intelligence across key sectors to enhance efficiency, service quality, productivity and digital inclusion, in line with the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. In recent years, Qatar has strengthened its positi»»»

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s first full-immersion wellness destination and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, has marked a landmark year in 2025 after securing 28 prestigious regional and international awards and recognitions. These accolades affirm the resort’s leadership a»»»

Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) such as ActionAid, the International Rescue Committee and the Norwegian»»»

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A federal judge on Tuesday stayed Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem's order ending temporary protected status for more than 200 South Sudanese in the United States while a lawsuit challenging the matter is active. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Tue»»»

Washington: Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, the search for answers to one of aviation's most haunting riddles resumed Tuesday in the remote southern Indian Ocean. Armed with cutting-edge deep-sea robots and smarter data, US investigators are s»»»

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35. Her family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation, writing: "Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts." In Nove»»»

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought speaks to reporters outside the White House in July. Vought and the Trump administration are trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A judge announced on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve must continue funding the d»»»

Deep-sea search specialist Ocean Infinity resumed its search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly a dozen years after it disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers and crew aboard. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The deep-sea search specialists at Ocean Infinity resume»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression 09-12-2025 18:30 PM A joint communiqué issued Tuesday at the conclu»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "We call on hotheads to recognize the full perniciousness of their destructive course, to refrain from e»»»

Two more musicians have cancelled shows at the Kennedy Center, after its board voted to rename the venue to include US President Donald Trump's name. The Cookers, a veteran jazz band, said they cancelled two New Year's Eve shows. In a statement, the group did not mention Trump or the Kennedy Center»»»

People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on Tuesday. Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it's ending its military presence in Yemen after its close ally, Saudi Arabia, bombed separatists backed b»»»

A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association is under investigation over an alleged diversion of funds. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association, or»»»

A federal agent stands guard at a courthouse in July. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement staff can access some Medicaid data. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement offi»»»

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it has voluntarily ended the mission of its remaining military units in Yemen, effectively ending its military presence in the country.In a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence, Abu Dhabi said its armed forces completed their military ro»»»

US President Donald Trump warmly greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week as the two leaders put on a public display of unity on multiple fronts—from Gaza to Iran to Netanyahu’s legal and political challenges at home. This meeting came after week»»»

Meta says it is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI firm Manus as it looks to boost the capabilities of its tech. Bloomberg analysts and The Wall Street Journal suggested the purchase could be worth more than $2bn (£1.48bn). Meta said the deal would help improve its own AI by giving people access to "»»»

America's overarching goal in the region is to ensure a secure Israel and US-friendly neighbouring states with which it can establish commercial ties. But inconsistent policies and mistakes have made this harder to realise. Below is an analysis of the impact of consecutive presidencies on US Middle»»»

The UAE is set to welcome 2026 with record-breaking fireworks, dazzling drone shows, and spectacular pyrotechnics lighting up the skies on New Year’s Eve. Across the country, residents and visitors can enjoy celebrations ranging from vibrant city displays to scenic waterfronts and tranquil park set»»»

Russia, the US and Ukraine agree that a deal on ending almost four years of full-scale war is edging closer but, in the words of President Donald Trump, "one or two very thorny, very tough issues" remain. Two of the trickiest issues in Washington's 20-point plan involve territory and the fate of Eu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Yaroun, south Lebanon 30-12-2025 19:26 PM Latest New»»»

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. According to Ilna, a news agency associated with Iran's labor movement, protests erupted at seven Tehran »»»

Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi declared on Tuesday a state of emergency throughout the country in wake of the "internal strife caused by the military rebellion in eastern provinces aimed at dividing the republic." He called for all military formations and fo»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia will introduce a new four-tier excise tax system on sweetened beverages from Jan. 1, replacing the current flat-rate levy with a model that links taxation directly to sugar content, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) said. Under the revised methodology, excise tax will»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Cabinet: We hope the UAE will respond to Yemen’s request to withdraw Emirati forces within 24 hours and to halt support for the South»»»

Ukraine said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences, accusing Moscow of peddling falsehoods to manipulate talks on ending the war. Ukraine's allies have expressed skepticism about Russia's claim. German Chancellor»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country’s answer to an attack would be harsh, which appeared to be in response to a warning by US President Donald Trump over reconstruction of Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s answer “to any cruel aggression will be harsh and discouraging,” Pez»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced changes to the 2026 board exam schedule for one exam each in Class 10 and Class 12, originally planned for March 3, 2026. All other examinations will proceed as scheduled. Also Read: India: CBSE releases final 2026 board exam date sheet »»»

BELGRADE - We have two goals for 2026 - peace and stability and that it be the best year in Serbia's history, especially in the economy, President Aleksandar Vucic said at an annual conference on Tuesday. "It seems to me that everything we have been doing and will be doing can literally focus on ac»»»

Eurostar passengers wait for train services to be resumed at St. Pancras International station in London Tuesday. Eurostar cancelled all services following a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and advised all its passengers to postpone their journeys to a different date. T»»»

Sharjah is set to welcome 2026 with a citywide celebration featuring fireworks, live entertainment, cruises, and desert adventures. Whether you’re looking for front-row fireworks, a romantic island dinner, or a desert overnight experience, the emirate offers something for everyone. Also Read: Sharj»»»

Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025: Pay Increases, F-16 Deliveries, and Legislative Updates F-16 Fighter Jets In 2025, Bulgaria saw the first deliveries of the F-16 fighter jets under the initial contract with the United States signed in 2019. By December 18, all eight aircraft had been formally prese»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman company Miele to sell more refurbished appliancesMathilda Jordanova-DudaThe secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing. https://p.d»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army is the most combat-ready in the world, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Tuesday. "Today, it can be said with confidence that the Russian army is the most combat-ready in the world," Belousov said in his New Year's message, adding that the Russian »»»

Cairo: The Arab League has expressed deep concern over what it described as dangerous and rapidly unfolding developments in Yemen, following the Southern Transitional Council's refusal to comply with demands from the Presidential Leadership Council. In a statement on Tuesday, the Secretary-General »»»

The UAE denied shipping weapons to Yemeni separatists on Tuesday after Saudi-led forces said they had bombed arms sent by Abu Dhabi. "The shipment in question did not contain any weapons, and the vehicles unloaded were not intended for any Yemeni party," government spokesperson Afra Al Hameli wrote»»»

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia earlier set a 24-hour deadline for their departure. "The Ministry of Defense announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism teams in Yemen," a statement from the ministry sa»»»

A passenger looks at an LED board showing delayed flights during the Chinese military live-fire drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday. China is conducting live-fire drills in five designated maritime and airspace zones around Taiwan. Photo by Richie B. Tongo/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- China co»»»

The days leading up to the Trump-Netanyahu summit witnessed intensive contacts between several Arab and European countries on one side and Washington on the other, resulting in an agreement on broad outlines, which received the support of some members of the White House team, Lebanese-American sour»»»

Astronomy enthusiasts have a spectacular year ahead, with two solar eclipses, two lunar eclipses, notable planetary conjunctions and some of the strongest meteor showers, Mohammad Shawkat Odeh, Director of the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomical Center, said. Also Read: Last meteor shower of»»»