Heavily armed federal law enforcement officers on guard Sunday outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores are being held after being seized from the presidential palace in Caracas at the weekend. Photo by Olga Fedorov»»»

Last year, more than 54,000 migrants were deported from Russia for violating the law, the Federal Bailiffs Service reported. «Over the first 11 months of 2025, 54,400 foreigners and stateless persons were forcibly deported from the Russian Federation,» the statement reads. According to the agency, »»»

A soldier committed suicide today, January 5, in Jalal-Abad region. The State Penitentiary Service confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. However, the state service did not provide any further details. According to media reports, the deceased served in one of the units of the Security and »»»

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest privately held fintech company, has acquired Nigerian open-banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued at between $25mn and $40mn, strengthening the group’s push into bank-based payments, data and identity infrastructure. »»»

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest privately held fintech company, has acquired Nigerian open-banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued at between $25mn and $40mn, strengthening the group’s push into bank-based payments, data and identity infrastructure. »»»

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially moved down from 31.07% y/y in November to 30.89% in December, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on January 5. On December 5, Turkey’s financ»»»

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially moved down from 31.07% y/y in November to 30.89% in December, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on January 5. On December 5, Turkey’s financ»»»

Hungary will need a substantial fiscal adjustment equivalent to 1.7% of GDP in 2027 to return to the budgetary path agreed with the EU after consecutive budget overshoots, according to a report published by the three-member Fiscal Council, which includes Hungarian National Bank (MNB) governor Mihal»»»

The United States has granted a temporary licence allowing Serbia’s Russian-controlled oil refiner NIS to resume operations until January 23, easing supply pressures after sanctions halted crude imports late last year. NIS»»»

In Bulgaria, the cost of water is reaching record levels in certain regions, with residents of Silistra and Razgrad facing the highest prices in the country. There, water now exceeds 3 euros per cubic meter, making these areas the most expensive for water and sewerage services. Meanwhile, Targovish»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has approved the timetable for announcing first term results for the 2025–2026 academic year, outlining a phased schedule that covers all school grades and allows students and parents to access results online in an organised manner. According to the ministry, the re»»»

Dubai: Tickets for the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit have officially sold out, reflecting unprecedented global demand for the premier gathering of content creators and digital media pioneers. The three-day event, running from 9—11 January under the patronage of His Highness Sheik»»»

The United States has granted a temporary licence allowing Serbia’s Russian-controlled oil refiner NIS to resume operations until January 23, easing supply pressures after sanctions halted crude imports late last year. NIS»»»

Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan have pledged reforms to the justice system following investigative reports and public protests alleging abuses of power within the judiciary, but concrete steps and timelines remain uncertain. »»»

Paris, France: Staff at the Louvre voted for another day of strike action on Monday, union representatives told AFP in Paris, causing fresh disruption at the world's most-visited museum. Disgruntled staff stopped work for three days last month, causing a complete shutdown on one day and partial clo»»»

Recognition hits differently when it reflects years of quiet consistency, trust, and belief—and for Pluto Group, 2025 marked exactly that moment. At the Arabian Travel Awards, organised by Travtalk Middle East, Pluto Group was conferred with the title of “Most Promising Travel Company of the Year 2»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi will host the ADSW Summit 2026 in January, bringing together world leaders, investors and innovators to push forward coordinated action on energy, finance, food, water and emerging technologies at a time of rising global uncertainty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

The European Union said Monday that member states had made "progress" towards approving the bloc's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur and that it hoped to sign the agreement "soon". Diplomats have said the EU aims for a signature on January 12. European Commission chief spokeswoman Pa»»»

The Israeli army is preparing for fighting on four fronts -- Iran, Yemen, Lebanon and Gaza, an Israeli media report said. The report, published Monday in Maariv, claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held Sunday a security meeting that discussed Lebanon and the army's defense and a»»»

An Israeli drone strike on Monday targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the southern town of Braiqaa. The Health Ministry said two people were wounded in the strike. Two people had been killed Sunday in a drone strike near the southern town of Jmaijmeh, around 10 kilometers from the border. Under hea»»»

The United States has granted a temporary licence allowing Serbia’s Russian-controlled oil refiner NIS to resume operations until January 23, easing supply pressures after sanctions halted crude imports late last year. NIS»»»

Damascus, Jan. 5 (SANA) A Syrian government source said a Syrian delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Head of the General Intelligence Directorate Hussein al-Salameh, is taking part in the current round of negotiations with the Israeli side und»»»

The day after elite U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Hezbollah will no longer have alleged operations in the South American state. Speaking to CBS television, Rubio said: "It's very simple, OK? In the 21st century, »»»

The transport minister has said that a major radio communications failure that shut the country’s airspace a day earlier is unlikely to have been a cyberattack, though the cause remains under investigation. Flights across Greece were grounded, diverted or delayed for several hours Sunday after nois»»»

A deer has been rescued and treated at the Burgas Zoo for injuries suffered during an attack by predators, the Zoo said on its Facebook page on Monday. The deer was under veterinary supervision for several days and has fully recovered, the Zoo also said. The animal is expected to be released into i»»»

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! ENHRNLFRJARORUEST»»»

Dubai: A gas pipeline leak at an operational ONGC oil well in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district triggered a fire on Monday, sparking panic across nearby villages but leaving no casualties, officials said. The incident occurred at the Mori-5 well located in Irusumanda village in th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of all works on the first package of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al-Egda, Al-Khor, and Al-Heedan. The project serves the new citizens’ land plots in the area, which is located West of Al-Bayt Stadium,»»»

Hortifruct products are present on the shelves of Romania’s leading modern retail chains, including Lidl, Kaufland, Carrefour, and Profi, as well as through regional distributors supplying the traditional trade. Romanian production and a portfolio tailored to both modern and traditional retail Hort»»»

A wave of protests sparked by Iran's failing economy has entered its ninth day, as President Donald Trump renewed his threat of US intervention. On Sunday, videos published online showed demonstrations in Tehran, as well as Fars, Ilam, North Khorasan and Semnan provinces. Human rights activists sai»»»

MRKONJIC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited on Monday the Spiritual Centre in the village of Mrkonjici, Republika Srpska, the birthplace of Saint Vasilije of Tvrdos and Ostrog. The construction of the Centre is co-funded by the Serbian government. "We will continue to help and we will alw»»»

Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Sali Berisha on Monday accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of protecting senior government officials and said their defense should prompt Albanians to rise up in protest. Speaking at a news conference, Berisha said Rama’s support for Deputy Prime Minister Bel»»»

All indices on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange opened strongly in their first session measured in euros, showing gains across the board, BNR reported. At a ceremonial event marking the start of trading, Manyu Moravenov, executive director of the exchange, expressed optimism about the year ahead for Bu»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week on a first trip to the country since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a spokeswoman said Monday. Von der Leyen will head to Syria as part of a tour of the Middle East that will also see her visit Jordan and Lebanon, spokeswoman Paula Pinho »»»

Syrian and Israeli officials are set to resume U.S.-mediated talks in Paris in hopes of reaching a security agreement to defuse tensions between the two countries, a Syrian official said Monday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, told »»»

Beijing: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing, with closer economic ties as well as the recalcitrant North on the agenda. Lee is the first South Korean leader to visit Beijing in six years and his meeting with Xi comes a day after the nucl»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week on a first trip to the country since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a spokeswoman said Monday. Von der Leyen will head to Syria as part of a tour of the Middle East that will also see her visit Jordan and Lebanon, spokeswoman Paula Pinho »»»

On the first working day of 2026, media coverage in Bulgaria focused primarily on the introduction of the euro in the country and the passing of the legendary football coach Dimitar Penev. EURO, PRICES Mediapool.bg cited Nova TV as reporting alerts about price hikes following the introduction of th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland is open to dialogue with the United States as long as communication occurs through the proper channels, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in response to US President Donald Trump's repeated claims to the island. Trump told The Atlantic on Sunday that the US "abs»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China supports the request for the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting regarding the US military operation in Venezuela, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday. "China supports the convening of a UN Security Council emergency meeting in connectio»»»

With Maduro out, Washington is looking to establish “four kinds of control” in Venezuela. Independent Peru-based geopolitical and economic analyst Nicolas Takayama Constantini outlines the mechanics of these measures for Sputnik. "Operationally, it means that they will have a de facto tutelary admi»»»

Since the appointment of Klodian Braho as head of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Albania’s opposition has shifted its stance toward the institution. A more institutional tone toward the new chief was evident again on Monday, following the appearance of Democratic Party leader Sa»»»

Tunis, Jan. 5 (TAP)- Rainstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon in the west then gradually in the east and the midland, the National Institute of Meteorology said. Heavy rainfall (30mm-60mm) is forecast overnight, mainly in the northwest and the...»»»

Big Ticket, the region’s longest-running guaranteed raffle draw for cash prizes, is kicking off 2026 in a big way, with 27 prizes up for grabs in January alone. One of its most exciting promotions yet will see six guaranteed millionaires crowned. Also Read: ‘Perfect time’: Indian techie in UAE wins»»»

Dubai: Oman has approved a new schedule of fees for citizenship applications and nationality related requests, according to details published in the Sultanate’s Official Gazette Under the revised structure, the fee for submitting an application to obtain Omani citizenship has been set at OMR 600. T»»»

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) discussed prospects for cooperation in the clean energy sector with, Liu Jian, the Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Tripoli. The discussions took place at an expanded meeting held yesterday at REAoL’s Tripoli headquarters. The meeting focus»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swiss Federal Council ordered on Monday the freezing of any assets held in Switzerland by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and persons associated with him. "On 5 January 2026, the Federal Council decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by Nicolas Maduro and other »»»

Timothée Chalamet thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and told her he loved her from the stage, as he won best actor at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday. The 30-year-old won the prize for his performance in Marty Supreme as an ambitious table-tennis player making his name in the 1950s. Els»»»

Dubai: “Even Durandhar… you might call it a very commercial film, which it is, of course, but it’s a very complex film. Every character is very layered,” Chitrangada Singh tells me, leaning into her idea of what makes a role worth taking. “Just because it’s commercial doesn’t mean it’s not complex.»»»