Washington: The US Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela - a rare bipartisan rebuke following alarm over the secretive capture of leader Nicolas Maduro. The Democratic-led legislation, which bars further US ho»»»

Amman, Jan.8 (SANA) Jordan and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Syria’s stability and territorial integrity. In a closing statement of their first summit held Thursday in Amman, the two sides stressed the importance of working together to ensure Syria’s unity, sovereignt»»»

BANJALUKA - Congratulating the people of Republika Srpska on January 9 - Republika Srpska Day, Serbian PM Djuro Macut noted on Thursday it was important to maintain Serbia-Republika Srpska relations in line with constitutional provisions based on the Dayton peace agreement. Macut said Serbia suppor»»»

Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi has fled to the United Arab Emirates with Emirati help after a failed military advance that strained relations between the Gulf countries, the country's Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday.  Al-Zubaidi was accused of high treason and»»»

Turkey stands ready to help Syria in its "counter-terrorism" operation against Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, the Turkish defence ministry told a press briefing on Thursday, adding that the Aleppo operation was "carried out entirely by the Syrian army" – implying no Turkish involvement. Turk»»»

London: Europe was set to be buffeted by weather ranging from severe winds to snow and freezing temperatures with the arrival of Storm Goretti on Thursday, with forecasters issuing warnings from Britain to Germany. Britain's Met Office issued a "rare" red wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and Co»»»

Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn congratulated this Thursday the head of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Klodjan Braho and NBI Director Joni Keta on their new leadership roles, reaffirming U.S. support for SPAK’s efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics trafficking. "As Sec»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and turning away from allies as he addressed top diplomats on Thursday in a speech dominated by the fallout from the US attack on Venezuela. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thur»»»

Russia will free 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 media reported t»»»

France is known around the world for its delicious food: not only wine and cheese, but also countless mouth-watering regional dishes. So what do the French like to eat? Do they have a favourite food? Is it even possible to choose? As a bonus, we teach you how to make boeuf bourguignon, the king of »»»

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 media reported t»»»

The war in Ukraine has not only reshaped borders on the ground but also transformed the airspace above Europe, forcing NATO’s European allies to redefine aerial security by patrolling a tense new frontier over the Black Sea in what is described as a “policing of the sky” mission aimed at upholding »»»

Global Village, the annual family-friendly fest where more than 90 cultures come together, has announced that Season 30 will come to a close on May 10, 2026. It will reopen for Season 31 later in the year. Before it closes its doors though, there’s plenty to experience. From food from around the gl»»»

OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the US which can analyse people's medical records to give them better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. The firm wants people to share their medical records along with data from apps like MyFitnessPal, which will be analysed to gi»»»

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks alongside Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., during a meeting with reporters Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The senators discussed their Venezuelan War Powers Resolution, which would block the use of the military to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorize»»»

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on the East Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 18. The U.S. House is set to vote on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo J»»»

An Iranian police officer was killed in a stabbing during unrest near the capital, local media reported on Thursday as protests over the cost of living in the country entered a 12th day. Several Kurdish opposition parties based in neighbouring Iraq have called for a general strike in support o»»»

It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the known universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the world economy and more. Quantum computing holds the key to»»»

Algeria's football federation has apologised to a Congolese superfan who has become one of the stars of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) being held in Morocco. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has supported the Democratic Republic of Congo by dressing up as the country's revered first leader Patrice Lumumb»»»

Photo feature by Mashari Al-Kandari KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Soccer fans have flocked to Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Thursday to enjoy watching the French Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, marking the first time in which Kuwait hosts this prestigious sporting eve»»»

WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) – The US Senate passed the resolution banning the use of armed forces against Venezuela. During the vote on Thursday, 52 senators supported the resolution, and 47 opposed it. “The motion is agreed to,” a chairman of the meeting said. On January 3, the US launched a massive »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced the organisation of two online judicial auctions, covering vehicles and real estate, offering a range of assets at competitive prices through its official digital platform. In a post on X, the Council said the auctions will be conducted by th»»»

Gaza: Three Palestinians have been killed and three others wounded in an Israeli air strike on the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to Palestinian officials. The Palestinian news agency (Wafa) said an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in the Al Mawasi area of Khan »»»

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The alleged rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in Bihar's Khagaria district has sparked widespread outrage, with angry residents staging a massive protest on Thursday. Protesters forcibly entered the district collectorate, created a ruckus, and blocked the main road, disrupting normal life. Th»»»

A total of 489 snowploughs are operating on Bulgaria’s national road network, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said in a press release on Thursday. Road sections are treated primarily to prevent icing, the agency said, adding that falling temperatures and the cessation of snowfall are creating »»»

New Delhi: HE 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 confere»»»

JEDDAH, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Royal Commission for Al-Ula announced on Thursday the documentation and publication of rare fossils of a horseshoe crab dating back approximately 465 million years, as part of a peer-reviewed scientific study published in Gondwana Research, a specialized journal in geolo»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a senior delegation from the National Library of Nigeria for a three-day knowledge exchange, reinforcing QNL's role as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration. The visit, held 6-8 January 2026, brought together library professionals to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums welcomes 2026 with a dynamic January programme of creative, educational, and community-focused activities held across its museums and creative hubs. From hands-on workshops exploring heritage, design, and sustainability, inspiring film screenings, and family-friendly outd»»»

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticized the US foreign policy under President Donald Trump and urged the world not to let the world order disintegrate into a “den of robbers” where the unscrupulous take what they want. In unusually strong remarks, which appeared to refer to»»»

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»»»

The Trump administration is signalling no retreat in its goal of acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, after the White House said the president wasn't ruling out the use of military force. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, an expert on hydrogen geopolitics and Greenland»»»

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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GAZA, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Gaza Civil Defense on Thursday recovered three Palestinian bodies and three people wounded, one critically due to an Israeli strike that hit a tent sheltering displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.In a press statement, the Civil »»»

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-»»»