Ankara: Turkiye and Malaysia signed several agreements on Wednesday aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries in various fields. This came after the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between the two countries, held in Ankara, with the partici»»»

ADP reported that there were 41,000 new jobs in December, which is below the 48,000 predicted. File photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Private-sector employment rose in December, though the rise was lower than expected, ADP reported Wednesday. There were 41,000 jobs added for the month, w»»»

Damascus: The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed Wednesday that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have prevented hundreds of civilians from leaving the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods in Aleppo. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) quoted the Syrian Army's reconnaissance directorate as »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) has announced the launch of its new corporate identity under a new name, Nebras Energy. This strategic transformation is based on decades-long milestones as a key provider of electricity and water solutions in Qatar and over a decade of glob»»»

At least 12 people have reportedly been killed during two days of intense clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish fighters in the northern city of Aleppo. Tens of thousands of civilians have also fled the Kurdish majority neighbourhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, which the Syrian army s»»»

An avalanche near Castle Peak, Calif., on Monday killed a snowmobiler. Photo courtesy National Avalanche Center An avalanche at Castle Peak in Northern California killed a snowmobiler on after he was buried while returning from a ride, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Officials said»»»

A fisherman cleans his oil-covered boat at Lake Maracaibo in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in December. Venezuela nationalized its oil industry in 1976 during the first administration of President Carlos Andres Perez. Its state-owned oil company says it is negotiating to sell crude to the United States. Ph»»»

Among the authorities that have warned people against the consumption of popular infant formula by Nestle is Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health and Kuwait’s Public Authority for Food and Nutrition. Sharing the batch numbers and details of the suspected contaminated formula on X, the authorities call»»»

France is working with its partners to develop a response plan should the United States carry out its threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday. Barrot stated that the matter would be raised for discussion during his meeting with t»»»

Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held a meeting on Wednesday to review and assess the action plan as part of ongoing preparations to meet the expected increase in energy demand next summer, amid higher consum»»»

The Ministry of Finance announced that Egypt’s five-year credit default swap (CDS) prices fell below 270 basis points on 6 January, marking their lowest level since 2020. At the same time, the cost and yields of international bonds declined sharply by between 300 and 400 basis points compared to th»»»

Minister of Public Enterprises Sector Mohamed Shimi received Head of Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development Bahaa El-Ghannam, at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and advance strategic partnerships in support of the state’s susta»»»

An open-ended strike by producers and vendors at Greece’s open-air markets began Wednesday, as demonstrators gathered in central Athens outside the Ministry of Development and Finance. The protest at Syntagma Square marked the start of continuing labor action by market professionals, who say rising»»»

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning on social media against the consumption of Nestle’s infant formula, including NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA). There is, it says on X, potential contamination with cereulide toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria. The authorit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) and the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR) have discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the areas of institutional social responsibility and charitable work. Both sides also explored opportunities for for»»»

Dubai: A swing ride collapsed at an amusement park in the Saudi city of Tabuk after falling from a low height while several visitors were present at the site, prompting fear and confusion among families and onlookers. Video footage shared widely on social media captured the moment the ride struck t»»»

The UN human rights office has issued a report detailing what it calls Israel's "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and said the situation has "drastically deteriorated" over the past three years. Israeli laws, policies and practices w»»»

Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met on Wednesday with the Chinese Special Envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and the latest developments of the Palestinian issue. During the meeting, the Palestinian President stressed the importance of cons»»»

When a major event erupts at a given moment, and distant corners of the world begin to tremble, the real source of anxiety is rarely the event itself, but rather the way it is read and interpreted. What has recently unfolded in Venezuela is unsettling, not because it happened in Latin America, but »»»

Throughout her distinguished career, Elham Shahin has remained one of the most influential voices in Arab cinema and television—not through constant visibility or seasonal appearances, but through a sustained commitment to provoking thought and unsettling complacency. At a time when silence often f»»»

Behind closed doors at the Mar-a-Lago resort, history appears to be rewritten through deals whose details remain undisclosed, yet whose reverberations are already echoing from the alleys of Gaza to the protest-filled streets of Tehran. The meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu was far»»»

The decision by the U.S. administration, under President Donald Trump, to pursue legal measures against Venezuela’s president has once again reignited debate over the limits of power within the international system and the delicate line separating accountability from respect for state sovereignty. »»»

Egypt will take all measures guaranteed under international law to protect the existential interests of its people and rejects unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin, the country’s foreign and irrigation ministers said on Wednesday. Following a meeting to coordinate regional and international»»»

Egyptian and Omani foreign ministers backed political settlements in Yemen and Sudan on Wednesday, while calling for the immediate lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip to allow for reconstruction. In a meeting held in Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Omani Foreign Minister S»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has warned residents against dealing with unlicensed offices offering domestic worker recruitment services, cautioning that misleading advertisements circulating on social media platforms pose serious risks to families and househo»»»

Tunis, Jan 7 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Amman announced the recent adoption of amendments to Jordan’s Law on Residence and Foreigners’ Affairs.The embassy pointed out in a statement on Wednesday and addressed to all Tunisian nationals visiting or...»»»

DOHA: “We feel at peace in (in traditional Qatari homes like Bayt Al Khater) precisely because they work with the grain of nature rather than against it. This sense of ease is not a coincidence; it is in resonance with the principle of mizan or balance – a universal law found in all wisdom traditio»»»

Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A woman has died after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot her for allegedly trying to run an officer over during an enforcement action in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. The deadly incident occurred at East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis when prote»»»

Washington: The United States confirmed Wednesday the seizure of the Russian oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions against Venezuela. US media reports noted that the Russian tanker is now under US control and is currently being boarded by US federal law enforcement perso»»»

The Bulgarian Finance Ministry on Wednesday denied allegations that the month-long euro and lev dual circulation period will be prolonged beyond its statutory expiry on January 31, 2026. The Ministry's press release responded to queries prompted by claims circulating in public that such an extensio»»»

Cambodia says it has extradited to China a billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast cryptocurrency scam in which trafficked workers were lured to forced labour camps to defraud victims globally. Chen Zhi was among three Chinese nationals arrested on 6 January after a joint investigat»»»

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Doha, Qatar: “We feel at peace in (in traditional Qatari homes like Bayt Al Khater) precisely because they work with the grain of nature rather than against it. This sense of ease is not a coincidence; it is in resonance with the principle of mizan or balance – a universal law found in all wisdom t»»»

Children play in the Royal Parc in Brussels, Belgium, Wednesday. Snowfall was expected to continue in the coming days, with cold temperatures forecast to persist across the region as winter Storm Goretti hits the Atlantic coast of Europe. Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Flights and tra»»»

Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - The second edition of the promotional and networking event for Tunisian olive oil, titled “Tunisian Olive and Olive Oil Promotion Day”, will be held on January 29, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.Organised by the Export Promotion...»»»

Doha: The second round of the HH The Father Amir's Equestrian Prix will begin on Thursday at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, with the participation of more than 240 riders, as part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026. The first day of competition will begin with a three-star class at a height of 135 »»»

Doha, Qatar: This weekend promises a number of rejuvenating activities for everyone. City Speaks exhibition January 9, 2026 6pm Building 18, Katara Cultural Village The Qatar Photography Center will host the GPU Photography Exhibition 'City Speaks' in its headquarters in the Cultural Village Founda»»»

Vital organ donations by a 50-year-old man treated in the intensive care unit of a Thessaloniki hospital have given new life to five recipients, with procedures completed on Tuesday. After doctors at Thessaloniki’s Papageorgiou Hospital confirmed the man’s brain death, his family consented to organ»»»

A public prosecutor has filed charges of intentional homicide against a 16-year-old boy arrested for the fatal beating of a 17-year-old in the northern city of Serres earlier this week. The suspect, who has admitted responsibility for the assault, appeared before an investigating magistrate on Wedn»»»

A 67-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term after being found guilty of animal abuse for taking his dog for walks while driving. The Thessaloniki Misdemeanor Court of First Instance imposed the sentence without recognizing mitigating factors, setting a d»»»

WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - The United States has developed a plan on Venezuela's future which consists of three stages such as country's stabilization, the recovery of economy, and a political transition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday. "Step one is the stabilization of the cou»»»

Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - The Office of Merchant Marine and Ports (OMMP) has installed two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the ports of La Goulette and Zarzis, each with a capacity of 22 kW, in coordination with the National Agency for Energy...»»»

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Transport announced Wednesday that US naval forces boarded the Russian oil tanker Marinera in international waters outside the territorial waters of any country, noting that contact with the tanker has been lost. The ministry said in a press release carried by Russia»»»

A teenager believed to be the first person to be charged with endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK without valid entry clearance said he was "forced to do so". Aman Naseri, 18, is accused of piloting a small boat with 46 people on board during the first Channel crossing of the year on»»»

Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - Cold conditions are expected Wednesday night. Skies will be at times heavily overcast in the North, with rainfall that may be temporarily thundery and occasionally heavy over the northern coastal regions. In the rest of the...»»»

Tunis, Jan 7 (TAP) - Fisheries trade balance registered a surplus of TND 225 million by the end of November 2025, down by 37.7% compared with TND 361.1 million over the same period in 2024, according to data published on Wednesday by the National...»»»

Antartica: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has achieved a historic milestone for the Arab world after reaching the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on Tuesday, 6th January 2026. Standing at 4,892 metres, the ascent makes Al Awadhi the youngest and first Arab »»»

Fierce fighting in Syria's northern city of Aleppo between government forces and Kurdish fighters killed at least four people on Wednesday and drove thousands of civilians from their homes, with Washington reported to be mediating a de-escalation. The violence, and statements trading blame over who»»»

London: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed Wednesday that British military plans are currently being prepared to determine the number of forces that would be deployed to Ukraine, should a peace agreement with Russia be reached. Speaking before the UK Parliament, Starmer affirmed that he wo»»»

Donald Trump wants to take Greenland - and the White House has confirmed that all options are on the table, including the use of force. While a military operation is just one of a range of economic and political options being considered, since it would be an attack by one Nato member on another, su»»»