Japan is on course to fall behind India as the world’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, a shift that would further dilute its influence in global economic and political affairs, Kyodo News reports. International Monetary Fund projections point to the change, driven largely by the prolonged weakness o»»»

Is the US now a gangster state? That is the question Indian commentators were asking as the news broke that a US special military operation struck Caracas in the early hours of the morning on January 3. My phone started ri»»»

Japan is on course to fall behind India as the world’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, a shift that would further dilute its influence in global economic and political affairs, Kyodo News reports. International Monetary Fund projections point to the change, driven largely by the prolonged weakness o»»»

Trump claims Venezuela president Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country US president Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country, following »»»

  First, we need to understand the military capabilities of Venezuela. This country possessed CASIC HK-JM2 radar systems with a range of 500 km and JYL-1 3D radars with a range of 320 km, along with a variety of small»»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that Washington would temporarily administer Venezuela following a predawn military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro from power, though the country's vice president rejected assuming office and demanded the leader's immediate release. »»»

At least seven explosions rocked Venezuela's capital Caracas in the early hours of January 3, with the government of President Nicolás Maduro accusing the United States of carrying out a "very serious military aggression" and declaring a state of emergency across the nation. »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that Washington would temporarily administer Venezuela following a predawn military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro from power, though the country's vice president rejected assuming office and demanded the leader's immediate release. »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that Washington would temporarily administer Venezuela following a predawn military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro from power, though the country's vice president rejected assuming office and demanded the leader's immediate release. »»»

At least seven explosions rocked Venezuela's capital Caracas in the early hours of January 3, with the government of President Nicolás Maduro accusing the United States of carrying out a "very serious military aggression" and declaring a state of emergency across the nation. »»»

NEW YORK — Stock markets mostly rose on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index reaching 10,000 points for the first time.After indices smashed records in 2025, ending with double-digit annual gains, London continued the trend in early new year deals.The capita»»»

US President Donald Trump told Fox News ‍on Saturday that the ‍US was ⁠going to be "very strongly involved" in Venezuela's ​oil ‍industry in the ​wake of the operation to ​capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Here are some key facts ‍about Venezuela's oil industry. ⁠The »»»

Hours after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in an audacious US raid, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez insisted he remains the Latin American country’s only leader. In a televised speech, Rodriguez, who is also finance and oil minister, called for calm. Rodriguez denounced Maduro's ki»»»

​US President Donald ⁠Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were ​seized in ‍an overnight operation ​on Saturday and would face American ​justice, calling it one of the most successful military operations in US history.  President Donald Trump said Sat»»»

Yemen's Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government, said on Saturday it ⁠had retaken control of the resource-rich Yemeni province of Hadramout from UAE-backed southern separatists who seized it last month. Saudi-backed troops on Saturday retook the resource-rich Yemeni provi»»»

Iran has entered the sixth day of protests that began with shopkeepers decrying the rising cost of living, but have become increasingly political as students have joined the demonstrations. The most popular protest chants are now directed at the country’s law enforcement and leadership – FRANCE 24 »»»

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the country’s protests on Saturday, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place".  At least 10 people have been killed in the protests so far, including members of the security services, according to official figures.  Supreme »»»

A four-member family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district was killed in a road accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, according to a report by Onmanorama. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Jaleel (52), his mother Maimunath Kakkengal (73), his wife Thasna Thodengal (40), and»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that the country will be affected by unstable weather conditions from today (Sunday) until 8th January, impacting various regions. Conditions will range between dusty weather and partly cloudy skies, with chances of fog or mist formation »»»

Iranian officials on Saturday opposed President Donald Trump's threat to intervene if more protesters are killed amid civil unrest caused by the declining value of its currency. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Iranian leaders took exception to President Donald Trump's threat to int»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded its busiest days in history, with more than 324,000 passengers passing through on January 3, followed closely by 322,000 on January 4. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figures underline the scale of the post-holiday »»»

The world of work is undergoing a quiet revolution, and in the UAE, young Emiratis are at the forefront of this change. Their choices, aspirations, and expectations no longer fit neatly into the traditional mould of titles and pay cheques. Instead, they are guided by a richer set of values that ref»»»

The US has captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale strike on the South American country, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump said Venezuela's left-wing president and his wife were flown out in a military operation carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement. T»»»

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Islamic State group (IS), the UK Ministry of Defence says. The facility, identified by intelligence, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the statement said, and w»»»

As the dust settles in Caracas, Venezuelans are reacting to the news of President Nicolás Maduro's capture by the US with hope, fear, and uncertainty. People began to emerge in the streets Saturday after a night rocked by explosions in the Caracas Valley, with moods that ranged from celebration to »»»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, and Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores, left, are accused of narco-trafficking and related crimes in a federal indictment unsealed Saturday in the U.S. District Court for Southern New York. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA-EFE Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Venezuelan Pres»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (KUNA) - Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed "Taimoor" weapon system, capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers, said the military on Saturday.According to a press release »»»

BEIRUT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- At least three people have been injured by the Israeli occupation air strikes on Marjayoun district, south of Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry's emergency operations center said on Saturday.In a statement, the center said Israeli occupation's drones launched air raids on a »»»

Stella Huang bought her first Jellycat plush toy when she lost her job during the pandemic. A school friend was a fan of the British-designed toys and told her all about them. But she only fell in love with the brand when she saw a gingerbread house plushie on the Chinese social media app RedNote. »»»

For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President's Nicolas Maduro's every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, "his pets". Then»»»

Tehran will target US forces in the Middle East if Washington tries to intervene in Iran’s handling of ongoing mass protests, the country’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, has warned. His words came after US President Donald Trump stated that America was “locked and loaded” and could go i»»»

Influenza is spreading rapidly across the United States this respiratory virus season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said most Americans are not vaccinated. File Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Influenza has caused 3,100 deaths and 81,000 hospitalizations am»»»

Multiple explosions were heard early on Saturday in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, according to media reports and footage from the scene. The blasts come amid a deepening stand-off between Venezuela and the administration of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the country’s authori»»»

Minnesota officials on Friday reported normal conditions during recent inspections of nine daycare centers featured in a viral social media video accusing their operators of committing fraud. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Nine child care centers shown in a viral video»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) has signed a financing agreement with the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) to support the 17th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi) 2026. The festival is held from January 1 to 24, 2026, at Sabkhat Marmi i»»»

QNA Doha The Legal and Judicial Studies Centre at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced the launch of its Specialised Legal Training Plan for 2026, which encompasses the general track for continuous professional development, in addition to specialised legal training programmes tailored to various»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha With the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip entering into force last October, the Palestinian issue has once again moved to the centre of international attention through intertwined humanitarian and political dimensions. While the relative calm has enabled the partial return of disp»»»

The Bataan team captured its first-ever championship, while Manila settled for runner-up honours in the 2025 SGE Cup Inter-Region Basketball Tournament, which officially opened during the Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12. Organised by SGE Events Company and Bos Geo Pares Restauran»»»

US President Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela until a "safe, proper and judicious transition" can be ensured, after US strikes led to the capture of country's President Nicolas Maduro. US oil companies would also fix Venezuela's "broken infrastructure" and "start making money for t»»»

After launching a night of shock and awe in Venezuela, Donald Trump now appears to be getting into the nation-building business. In a remarkable press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday morning, the president announced that US forces had successfully captured Venezuelan President Nicol»»»

Caracas: Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said Saturday the government was ready "to defend" the country after an early-morning operation in which the US military seized Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Rodriguez, who is next in line to succeed Maduro, insisted in a live address that "We are r»»»

Damascus, Jan. 3 (SANA) The Syrian phosphate is considered one of the country’s most important natural resources and today appears as a key pillar to support the national economy during the reconstruction phase, after more than a decade of war and destruction.Syria’s phosphate reserves are estimate»»»

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook buildings in Acapulco, Mexico, on Friday morning but caused no reported casualties or damage. Image Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake was recorded at 7:58 a.m. local time near Rancho Viejo. Mexico on Friday morning and»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah calls for providing the Lebanese Army with suitable weapons to defend Lebanon and sustain the local stability 03-0»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem marked the anniversary of the martyrdom of leaders Iran”s General Qassem Suleimani and Iraq’s PMF deputy commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, saying that Suleimani was a model of the authentic Islamic humanitarian project working for humanity’s cause. Shei»»»

Tangiers, Morocco: Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers on Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match. The 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward represented France at age-limit levels before»»»

The US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday sparked alarm across the international community, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet. US President Donald Trump said Maduro and his wife would be taken to New York to»»»

Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has announced comprehensive new standards for health, safety and quality of life in early childhood centres across the emirate, a significant step in the regulation of early years care and education. Published as part of KHDA’s re»»»

The Ministry of Finance announced that it will offer eight treasury bill and bond tenders this week with a combined value of EGP 190bn, as part of its ongoing financing plan. The offerings include four treasury bill tenders worth EGP 160bn and four treasury bond tenders totaling EGP 30bn. According»»»