Dubai: OPEC+ has decided not to increase oil production for now, opting to keep output unchanged through the first three months of the year. The group is taking a cautious approach as it watches political developments in Venezuela, even though global oil supplies are already more than sufficient to»»»

Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Dan Bongino (pictured next to Attorney General Pam Bondi) speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, DC on December 4. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Former New York »»»

Asian stocks opened higher on Monday as investors weighed the impact of the US ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. In early trade the Nikkei in Tokyo was up 1.50 percent at 51,097 points while South Korea's Kospi was 2.09 percent higher at 4,399. Oil prices recovered from earlier lows while»»»

Oil prices fell on Monday after a US military operation seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whose country has the world's biggest proven crude reserves. Increased volumes of Venezuelan oil entering the market would add to oversupply concerns and put further pressure on oil prices, which have f»»»

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping as he seeks to reset frayed ties with his country's biggest trading partner. Regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are also on the agenda for Monday's meeting, which is their second summit »»»

Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of interim president after Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped by US forces from Caracas and flown to New York to face criminal charges. In a Saturday ruling, the court’s Constitutional Chamber said Rodriguez would assume »»»

A group of self-described climate activists has claimed responsibility for a massive power outage that hit five districts in southwestern Berlin, saying the action targeted the fossil fuel industry and “the rich.” Up to 50,000 households and 2,200 commercial entities were affected by the blackout i»»»

In a seismic shift for Latin America's most volatile nation, Delcy Rodríguez has stepped into Venezuela's acting presidency following a bold US special forces operation that toppled longtime strongman Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026. The 57-year-old firebrand, a key architect of Venezuela's socia»»»

Despite having little interest in football, Steve Coogan is starring in a new film about former Manchester United hero Roy Keane - and reveals he was with Keane's teammate David Beckham the night he met Victoria. Steve Coogan is up front about not caring who plays up front. He is not a football fan»»»

India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. IndiGo and Air India, which together hold over 90% of the market, have ordered nearly 1,500 planes over the next decade, highlighting soaring passenger demand. This expansion hinges on Boeing and Airbus, which together supply 86% of the »»»

The National Bank of Romania, as administrator of the SaFIR financial instruments depository and settlement system, becomes a member of the European Central Securities Depository Association (ECSDA) starting with January 1, 2026, according to a press release from the bank.ECSDA represents 40 nation»»»

The Investment and Development Bank (BID) plans to increase its capital by 100 million euros in 2026 to boost its financial intervention capacity, support a larger volume of investments and diversify the financial instruments available to companies, particularly SMEs and the public sector.'BID inte»»»

The value of gross written premiums on Romania's insurance market (companies authorised and supervised by the ASF and branches) amounted to RON 18.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 11% compared with the same period last year, according to a report published by the Financial Supervisory»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) listed on December 23 a new Eurobond issue on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), worth EUR 500 million. The bonds were listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BCR31E and have a maturity of 6 years. This is BCR’s second bond is»»»

Deposits of non-government resident customers rose by 1.5 percent in November 2025 compared to the previous month to RON 649,111.0 million, while the annual growth rate was 5.6 percent (-3.8 percent in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informs.The RON-denominated deposits of residents»»»

According to the president of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Radu Hanga, Romania's capital market has entered a new stage of maturity in 2025, recording healthy growth supported by liquidity, a broader investor base and listed companies."2025 confirms that Romania's capital market has entered »»»

At end-November 2025, loans to non-government sector granted by credit institutions increased 0.3 percent (-0.1 percent in real terms) from October 2025 to RON 446,769.3 million, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informs.The RON-denominated loans, representing 68.7 percent of total volume of loans»»»

The reference rate for consumer loans (IRCC) stands at 5.68% per annum, down from 6.06% per annum published three months ago, which had been the highest level recorded to date, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The index is calculated as the arithmetic average of the»»»

University professor Xavier Crettiez admits that he doesn't know the real names of many of the students on his course. This is a highly unusual state of affairs in the world of academia, but Prof Crettiez's work is far from standard. Instead, he helps train France's spies. "I rarely know the intell»»»

People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on December 30. File Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Saudi-backed government forces have reclaimed oil-rich territory from United Arab Emirates-supported, armed separatists in Yemen. The Souther»»»

The execution of the general consolidated budget ended with a nominal deficit of 121.77 billion RON, respectively 6.4% of GDP, after the first 11 months of 2025 down by 0.74 percentage points compared to the deficit recorded in the same period of 2024, of 7.15% of GDP, the Ministry of Finance annou»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela, in close coordination with its partners in the European Union. A community with Romanian roots lives in this country. The first priority for the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the safety of Romania»»»

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked Romania for its decision to join the American Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism and for its contribution of 50 million euros in support of Ukraine's defense."Romania joins the PURL and contributes ?50 million for this initiative.»»»

Yoon Ga-eun was not a name many would have recognised in South Korea. That is until her movie about a teenager who is a survivor of sexual violence became a dark-horse hit. "It hasn't really sunk in yet," indie filmmaker Ms Yoon told BBC Korean at a studio in Seoul in late November. "Now I just fee»»»

A former US administration official and the wife of a senior aide to President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington will “soon” take over Greenland in a cryptic social media post. In a post on X on Saturday, Katie Miller shared a map of Greenland overlaid with the American flag and captioned »»»

NEW YORK, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the move as an "act of war and a violation of US federal and international laws." CNN reported late Saturday that Mamdani spoke by phone with President »»»

The prime minister's very notable tilt on the UK's ties to the European Union post-Brexit on Saturday was designed to send a message to business, to Brussels and to other European capitals, as well as his backbenchers. Closer post-Brexit economic relations are now expected to be looked at as part o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre, in association with the Embassy of India, is all set to present “Bharat Utsav 2026,” a grand celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, promising two days of spectacular performances, music, dance, and cultural displays. Schedule»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards empowering students, fresh graduates, and job seekers within the Indian community in Qatar, the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) has launched ICBF Career Connect in association with CIGI, a professional career guidance initiative aimed»»»

QNA Doha The Council of Ministers Secretariat General has announced the launch of the first phase of its innovative national project, the “Smart Legislative Advisor” programme. The programme has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in an out»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Orphan Care Centre ‘Dreama,’ one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, announced that Hassad Food Company hosted children from the centre as part of the ‘Hassad Buds Training Programme.’ The initiative aims to empower and prepare the ch»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Organising Committee of the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) has announced the resumption of the Al-Talaa and Haddad Al-Tahadi championships on Monday (January 5), after competitions were temporarily suspended on Sunday due to unfavou»»»

QNA Doha Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched on Sunday its first training course for 2026, entitled ‘Foundation Programme for New Employees,’ as part of its training programmes aimed at developing the skills of Qatari personnel and raising their efficiency in media and institutional work. The selectio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) implemented around 1,773 projects across Pakistan in 2025, including in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting nearly 1,554,957 people. The projects spanned a wide range of areas, including »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the preparations for the participation of the Qatari Security Force in securing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Snow Environment and Ski Operations Training Course - conducted in cooperation with the Italian Gendarmerie (Carabinieri) - has conc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading specialised events in the defence and maritime security sectors, reflecting its expanding role in supporting economic diversification and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has announced a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive »»»

ORYX MOVING FORWARD MURAL ATTRACTS VISITORS AT KATARA The mural “Oryx Moving Forward” by renowned Argentine artist Martín Ron was created through a collaboration between The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in Qatar. The striking artwork draws inspir»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Venezuela's Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court assigned Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the duties of acting president amid the absence of Nicolas Maduro after his arrest.The court decision, circulated by local media late Saturday, stipulated that Rodri»»»

A pedestrian walks on a darkened street in the Zehlendorf district in southwest Berlin on Sunday after a large-scale power outage the day before, which a far-left activist group has taken credit for as an "action in the public interest." Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- A far-left activist»»»

Damascus, Jan. 4 (SANA) The Aga Khan Development Network continues its activities in Syria through service and development projects that place sustainable development at the heart of its strategy. The total value of its projects in Syria over the past 25 years exceeded $320 million, including $36 m»»»

Doha: The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the main findings of the ninth Arab Opinion Index (AOI) at a press conference to be held at the Center in Doha on Tuesday. With the release of these results, the Center marks more than fourteen years of regularly tracking public op»»»

1 of 2 | In an interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the United States "needs" to annex or buy Greenland for defense, as well as the benefit of people who live in the self-governing territory. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- President Don»»»

US special forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a daring overnight operation early Saturday morning. Senior RT correspondent Murad Gazdiev was in Caracas when the first bombs dropped, capturing exclusive footage of the city’s paralysis. In exclusive footage and repor»»»

Armed men have violently stormed a village in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 30 people and looting shops, state authorities have said. The attackers emerged from a forest near the village of Kasuwan-Daji on Saturday and set fire to the local market, looted shops and kidnapped an unspecifie»»»

Rabat: Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring to take Morocco into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday. Diaz scored once in each of three group matches and his 64th-minute strike against the Tanzan»»»

For many, this weekend marks the final pause of the Christmas break - a moment when most are still officially off work, but mentally edging closer to what comes next. After weeks of late nights, family time and a slower pace, the shift back to routine can bring a mix of reluctance, anxiety and low »»»

King Charles has led tributes to Anne Frank's step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss who has died aged 96. Mrs Schloss was the co-founder and honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust, which Queen Camilla is Patron of. In the 1940s, Mrs Schloss and her family were chased from their home in»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pictured during a Saturday press conference at Mar-a-Lago, said on discussing an election in Venezuela is premature because more pressing priorities in the country need to be addressed first. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Secretary of St»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian ministry of Religious and Endowments Affairs revealed that Israeli occupation forces and settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem 27 times during December, while preventing the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron on 92 occasions. In a report issued on Sunda»»»