The lawyers of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will examine the case of the dismissal of journalist Maria Tsantsarova from bTV and whether it involves a breach of the Radio and Television Act (RTA). The decision was made on Thursday by CEM members after a lengthy discussion. They also decide»»»

1 of 3 | A new free child care program for 2-year-olds is coming to New York City with the announcement of 2-Care by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamda»»»

Avelo Airlines announce it will stop conducting deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security. Image courtesy of Avelo Airlines. Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline, announced it will end its contract with the U.S. government to conduct deportation flights. The a»»»

Russia has freed Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving ​a ‍three-year ​prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian m»»»

BERLIN, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Embassy in Germany urged Kuwaiti citizens in the country to stay cautious following warnings issued by the German Meteorological Service.In a statement to KUNA, the embassy said the snowstorm "Elli" is expected to bring severe weather and heavy snowfall starting »»»

US President Donald Trump has called for the US military budget to reach $1.5 trillion in 2027, more than half of the allocated spending for this year, in a bid to build a "dream military" in "troubled and dangerous times". He also vowed to crack down on US defence firms who privilege payouts to sh»»»

ALEPPO, Syria Syrian authorities warned civilians to leave a contested area in the northern city of Aleppo on Thursday and opened a corridor for them to evacuate for a second day as clashes intensified between government and Kurdish forces. The government of Aleppo province gave residents until 1pm»»»

Gandhinagar Somnath Temple is one of the foremost Jyotirlingas in the country, attracting nearly 1 crore pilgrims annually because of its timeless civilisational and spiritual significance. The centuries-old temple, attacked many times by foreign invaders, has reclaimed its glory and recognition ov»»»

Russia is freeing French researcher Laurent Vinatier in a prisoner swap deal after he spent more than a year in prison for failing to register as a "foreign agent". Vinatier's release is in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who has been imprisoned in France since last June at »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah Old Souq, in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar, is set to host the Pakistan Citrus Festival in January 2026, highlighting Pakistan’s globally recognised citrus produce and related products. The festival will take place at Farḍat Al-Madhoub (the waterfront ar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund head and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev urged European "warmongers" on Thursday to disclose information about their defense-related earnings. According to a Politico report citing an unnam»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and "gradually turning away" from some of its allies. Macron delivered his annual speech to French ambassadors at the Elysee Palace as European powers are scrambling to come up with»»»

The United States could oversee Venezuela and control its oil revenue for years, President Donald Trump said in an interview ​published on Thursday. During what the New York Times described as a wide-ranging, two-hour interview, the paper said Trump also appeared to lift a threat to take military a»»»

The UK provided “enabling support” to the US military in seizing the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera, the British Defence Ministry has said. The oil tanker was interdicted on Wednesday in international waters to the northwest of Scotland. The Pentagon claimed the vessel, formerly known as ‘Bella 1’»»»

NEW DELHI: The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India has hailed Doha's engagement as guest of honour at this year's New Delhi World Book Fair as a move aimed at strengthening cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange between the Arab world and India. Addressing a press conference»»»

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Spain's Roman Catholic Church has reached an agreement with the government to compensate victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately. It means the government will manage possible compensation in co-»»»

Transportation companies are suffering heavy losses due to ongoing roadblocks at the border crossings between Bulgaria and Greece, Hailezov Trans owner Ivan Hailezov told reporters at the Kulata - Promachonas crossing after returning from Greece on Tuesday. The blockades by Greek farmers have been »»»

The Lebanese army says it has taken over security in the south of the country, which for decades had been dominated by the Iranian-backed movement Hezbollah, amid fears that Israel could escalate its military offensive against the group. Lebanon has been under intense international pressure, partic»»»

Britain, already in the midst of one of its coldest and longest cold snaps in years, is set to endure heavy snowfall and strong winds later Thursday that weather authorities have warned could bring a risk to life. The brunt of the storm coming in from the Atlantic is set to be felt in central Engla»»»

PoliticsGermanyWhy Germany struggles to fight financial crimeBen KnightGermany lacks thousands of state prosecutors to effectively fight financial crime, the German Association of Judges has warned. But others says the judicial system's problems run much deeper than that. https://p.dw.com/p/56TB4Th»»»

A forensic investigation showed that a 17-year-old who died after being beaten by a 16-year-old in Serres suffered severe head injuries and ruptured internal organs, it is understood. An autopsy conducted at the Thessaloniki Forensic Medical Service showed the teen sustained multiple blows to his b»»»

Speaking at a discussion on the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union here on Thursday, Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission (EC) Representation in Bulgaria, said that with Bulgaria joining, the eurozone has become stronger, because with each new me»»»

With temperatures plunging across the country, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) and the Sofia Zoo are calling on people to help wild birds survive the harsh winter conditions. Both are urging people to place bird food - seeds, grains, and unsalted nuts - in gardens, balconie»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China highly values Russia's efforts in defending the historical truth about World War 2, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday. Last week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that in 2026 Russia will continue to expose the war cr»»»

The Syrian army clashed with fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ​in parts of Aleppo on Thursday and ordered residents to evacuate, accusing the SDF of using Kurdish-majority areas to launch attacks, according to Syrian state media. The army released more than seven maps id»»»

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took her political battle directly to the doorstep of central agencies, confronting the Enforcement Directorate as it carried out searches linked to an alleged fake government job scam — and triggering a sharp institutional clash that »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Khaled Al-Shuraian, visited the Amiri Guard on Thursday, where he was received by the Commander of the Amiri Guard, Major-General Bader Al-Sahloul, along with several Amiri Guard officers.The General S»»»

Iran does not want war with Israel or the United States, but is ready to fight back if attacked again, the country’s foreign minister said Thursday. Speaking upon arrival in Beirut, Abbas Araghchi told reporters that Iran is also ready for negotiations with the US over its nuclear program as long a»»»

US President Donald Trump has “greenlit” a new Russia sanctions bill that has been in the works for months, Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed. The US Senate could vote on the bill as soon as next week, he added. Trump proposed a roadmap to resolving the Ukraine conflict in November, which Kiev and»»»

Tirana, Albania: The body of a man was pulled from floodwaters in Albania on Thursday, police said, as swollen rivers in the country's south forced more evacuations following days of heavy snow and torrential rain across the Balkans. The man's death is one of at least eight weather-related deaths a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday a global shift of power was taking place in the international arena and that Serbia was watching the situation closely, with its agencies analysing developments in a very serious manner. "A new order is being created. That is no exaggeration - it »»»

1 of 3 | The U.S. House is voting Thursday on overriding two vetoes issued by President Donald Trump last week. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. House will vote Thursday on overriding two vetoes issued by President Donald Trump last week. Lawmakers in the Ho»»»

Ankara, Jan. 8 (SANA) Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus affirmed that preserving Syria’s territorial integrity is a top priority not only for Syria but for the entire region, underlining the importance of implementing the March 10 agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF organiz»»»

Saudi Arabia alleged Thursday that the United Arab Emirates smuggled a separatist leader in Yemen wanted for treason out of the country and flew him to Abu Dhabi. The UAE had no immediate reaction to the claim, which further escalates tensions between the neighboring nations on the Arabian Peninsul»»»

BEIRUT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the need to provide the Lebanese Army with logistical and financial support to enhance its capabilities and enable it to swiftly implement the second phase of the arms control plan.In a statement on Thursday, Salam praised the sig»»»

Gardai (Irish police) are investigating after the bodies of a man and child were found at separate properties in west Dublin on Thursday. Gardaí and emergency services were called to a home in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 at around 08:30 local time on Thursday where a body of a man in his»»»

In a letter to Bulgarian MEPs, Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) President Plamen Dimitrov called on them to support a legislative initiative for a Just Transition Directive, the CITUB said on its official website. The European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and So»»»

Seoul: All 179 people killed when a South Korean flight crashed in December 2024 would have survived had there not been a concrete structure at the end of the runway, a simulation showed on Thursday. Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in to land at Muan International Airport from Thailand when it stru»»»

A Ukrainian police vehicle leads an evacuation convoy along a road covered with anti-drone netting in the Zaporizhzhia region after authorities issued a mandatory order to families with children to leave areas near the front line amid constant shelling by nearby Russian forces. Photo by Oleg Movcha»»»

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is expected to announce Thursday that he won't seek re-election. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not run for re-election, a spokesperson said. Hoyer, D-Md., plans to make his»»»

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, is set to launch the Kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. Designed to deliver secure, highly reliable industrial connectivity across Saudi Arabia, the network will support sectors that require »»»

The Lebanese military said Thursday it had concluded the first phase of their plan to fully deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state groups, notably Hezbollah. Israel said it is encouraging but “far from sufficient.” The effort to disarm Hezbollah comes after a Washington-brokered ceasef»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Massad Boulos, the US President’s Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs. The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, addressed the growing strategic relations and joint coordination between the UAE and US»»»

One of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler twins has died, her family has confirmed. An official family statement said that 21-month-old boy Nkanu Nnamdi, who the novelist had with her husband Dr Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Issued on behalf of the family by »»»

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday sought to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing a pair of sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuela's petroleum worldwide. Trump's administration»»»

The Constitutional Court said it has not yet opened a case related to an application by the Varna Appellate Court concerning the term in office of the acting prosecutor general. The Constitutional Court’s chair, Pavlina Panova, has sent the Varna court instructions to fix problems in its applicatio»»»

The Lebanese army will present in February an evaluation of the second phase of a plan to disarm Hezbollah in its monthly report to the government, Information Minister Paul Morcos said, after a cabinet session that discussed the matter. Morcos said the army will start working on a plan for disarma»»»

The Lebanese Cabinet held on Thursday a session at the Baabda Presidential Palace under the chairmanship of President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, mulling the Lebanese Army monthly report pertaining to arms control in South Litani area. In the aftermath, the Information Minister Paul Morco»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has metthrough video conferencing, with Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations of the United Nations HE Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The meeting discussed efforts to achieve peace and stabili»»»