Al Awsat 3m

Trump Says US Will 'Come to Their Rescue' if Iran Kills Protesters

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly. Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities Thursday with six reported killed in the first dea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6m

Consumer Protection Commission Has Received Occasional Reports Related to Euro Introduction

“At the moment, our phone lines are quiet. We have received very few isolated reports, mainly concerning refusal to accept payment in euros or refusal to accept payment in leva,” said Alexander Kolyachev, Acting Chair of the Consumer Protection Commission on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). Ove»»»

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Sputnik 7m

Norway Puts Ukraine Aid Ahead of Its Own Combat Readiness - Chief of Defense

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway prioritizes aid to Ukraine over strengthening its own combat capability and replenishing its weapons stockpiles, Norwegian Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen said. "Right now, it's more important to support Ukraine than to have absolutely everything necessary in stockpil»»»

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The Srpska Times 7m

Danijela Dakanović, the First Baby Born Exactly at Midnight in Republika Srpska, Awarded a Gold Ducat

On behalf of the Acting President of Republika Srpska, Ana Trišić Babić, baby Danijela Dakanović from Miloševac was yesterday presented with a gold ducat. She is the first baby born in the maternity ward of the Doboj hospital in 2026 and the first baby born at midnight in Republika Srpska. The gold»»»

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BNE 8m

Iran arrests 30 people in Malard during economic protests

Iranian authorities arrested 30 people in Malard, west of Tehran, on January 2 for disrupting public order during protests over the country's economic crisis, the city's deputy political governor announced. The arrests fol»»»

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BNE 8m

Germany's Bavaria party plans mass Syrian deportations in 2026

Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»

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BNE 8m

Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' over Iran protest crackdown

United States President Donald Trump warned Iran that America would intervene if the country violently suppresses ongoing protests, declaring the US military is "locked and loaded and ready to go" in a social media post on January 2 »»»

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BNE 8m

Israel loses 211,000 citizens in mass exodus under Netanyahu government

Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»

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BNE 8m

Israel loses 211,000 citizens in mass exodus under Netanyahu government

Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»

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BNE 8m

Iran arrests 30 people in Malard during economic protests

Iranian authorities arrested 30 people in Malard, west of Tehran, on January 2 for disrupting public order during protests over the country's economic crisis, the city's deputy political governor announced. The arrests fol»»»

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BNE 11m

Germany's Bavaria party plans mass Syrian deportations in 2026

Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»

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Gulf News 14m

EAD study highlights Abu Dhabi’s role in global bird migration

Abu Dhabi: The coloured-ring bird-banding programme run by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has delivered strong scientific results, helping identify more than 560 birds and assess their health. The data has allowed researchers to track migration routes across multiple regions, confirming A»»»

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Kathimerini 18m

Satellite image shows Lemnos blanketed in snow after New Year’s storm

A striking satellite image captured Thursday by the European Sentinel-2 satellite shows the entire island of Lemnos (Limnos) in the Northern Aegean blanketed in snow, an unusual sight for the region. Heavy snowfall fell across many islands in the North Aegean from the evening of December 31 into th»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Travel alert: Expect crowds at UAE airports as tourism peaks, schools reopen

Dubai: UAE airports are seeing a surge in incoming passengers amid peak tourism season and as residents return home after the winter holidays, ahead of school reopening next week. Airlines are flagging January 2 to 5 as peak days for UAE-bound travel, with heavy arrivals expected across major hubs,»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

Lebanon PM Pledges State Authority, Vows to End Israeli Attacks

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has pledged to press ahead with reforms, extend the authority of the state, and work to end Israeli attacks and remove the occupation, even as Israel signals preparations for a “measured” military action against Hezbollah. In a New Year message posted on X, Sala»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Syrian official praises Qatar’s support as Damascus advances anti-corruption efforts

DAMASCUS: Syria has expressed its deep gratitude to Qatar — its leadership, government, and people — for their unlimited support to the Syrian people and their role in fostering cooperation between Syrian institutions and their international counterparts, according to Engineer Amer Al Ali, Chairman»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Lebanese scholar Charbel Dagher wins 2025 Great Arab Minds Award for literature and arts

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts, naming Lebanese scholar Charbel Dagher as the 2025 recipient. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Moham»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Hadi De Carrere rallies late to claim Umm Al Zubar Cup

DOHA: Hadi De Carrere produced a strong late surge to claim the feature Umm Al Zubar Cup, the Purebred Arabian Open Allowance Race, at the 31st Al Rayyan Race Meeting, prevailing in a dramatic finish at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The gelding was positioned handily throughout before being asked»»»

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Novinite 45m

Bulgarian INSAIT Ranks 13th in Europe, Surpassing Oxford, London and Berlin

The Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has achieved a remarkable position in Europe, securing 13th place according to CSRankings, a global ranking system for universities and research institutes in computer scien»»»

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Novinite 48m

Most Bulgarians Support Election Law Changes, Fewer Favor Paper Ballots

A recent Myara survey indicates that most Bulgarians favor changes to the electoral system ahead of upcoming elections. About 74% of respondents support legislative reform, while 22.6% oppose it. When it comes to voting methods, 42.4% prefer machine-only voting, 35.2% favor a combination of machine»»»

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Gulf News 50m

Abu Dhabi to launch comprehensive youth strategy to support young families in 2026

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to unveil a comprehensive Youth Strategy in 2026, aimed at supporting young families and strengthening the extended family. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, said significant progress has already been made this year »»»

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Gulf News 50m

Man fined in Abu Dhabi for selling falcon he did not own

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay Dh18,000 in compensation after selling a falcon he did not legally own, ruling that the transaction amounted to a clear civil wrong. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court heard that the claimant filed a civil lawsuit seekin»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

World’s best riders target glory as H H The Father Amir’s Prix begins

DOHA: The inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix gets underway today with riders from across the world set to compete for top honours at Al Shaqab’s Longines Arena. The opening ceremony of the prestigious event is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm, with organisers promising a dazzling start to the month-l»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Behind Taiwan’s AI-driven economic boom, ordinary people see little gain

TAIPEI: As Taiwan is seeing an economic boom fueled by its advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure supply to the rapidly expanding global market, statistics reflecting ordinary people’s lives on the island tell a different story. The island’s authority for budget, accounting and st»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Aviation sector soars ahead with significant breakthroughs in 2025

DOHA: Qatar’s aviation sector reached a defining moment, marked by innovation, resilience, and renewed growth in 2025. From technological advancements to expanded global connectivity, the industry demonstrated significant strides. Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) highlighted the significant mi»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Braving the cold, swimmers across Europe dive into 2026

Dubai: Swimmers across Europe welcomed 2026 by plunging into icy seas, rivers and lakes as part of the traditional New Year’s Day dip, a ritual that combines celebration, resilience and community spirit. From coastal towns to major cities, participants of all ages gathered early on January 1, many »»»

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Naharnet 52m

Yemen province launches 'peaceful' bid to take back bases after separatist advance

Yemen's Hadramawt province has launched an operation to "peacefully" take back military sites after a sweeping advance by UAE-backed separatists, its governor said on Friday. "This operation is not a declaration of war, nor an attempt to escalate tensions," Salem Al-Khanbashi said in a statement re»»»

Kathimerini 54m

16-year-old hospitalized after accidental shooting in Preveza

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a severe head injury when a hunting rifle accidentally discharged in a village in the Ziros municipality in Preveza, northwestern Greece, authorities said. According to state broadcaster ERT, the teenager was taken to the Univ»»»

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Al Manar 59m

‘Israel’ strips al-Khalil municipality of authority at Ibrahimi Mosque, advances Judaization plans - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel’ strips al-Khalil municipality of authority at Ibrahimi Mosque, advances Judaization plans 02-01-2026 09:10 AM Latest News Urgent N»»»

Al Manar 1h

Martyrs Rise in Gaza Amid Continued Israeli Ceasefire Violations

On the 84th day of the truce, Israeli occupation forces persisted in violating the ceasefire agreement across the Gaza Strip, resulting in new casualties and escalating military incursions. Breaking | Four Palestinians are injured by Israeli occupation fire in separate areas near the “Austrian Ceme»»»

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Naharnet 1h

At least 7 killed in widening Iran protests

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said. The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed re»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE expands Dh320 health insurance to 380 providers for private workers

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced a significant expansion in the number of healthcare providers offering the UAE’s basic health insurance package for private sector workers and domestic helpers, raising the total to 380 providers nationwide, up from 100 »»»

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TAP 1h

Partly cloudy weather on Friday

Tunis, January 2 (TAP) – The sky will be partly cloudy on Friday across all regions of the country, with maximum temperatures around 13 degrees in the West and between 16 and 21 degrees elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»

UPI 1h

On This Day, Jan. 2: West Virginia coal mine explosion kills 12 - UPI.com

On Jan. 2, 2006, 12 men were killed in a methane gas explosion in a coal mine in West Virginia's Upshur County. 1 of 5 | Workers from United Drilling Inc. operate drilling equipment in attempts to drill an observation hole into a shaft where 13 trapped coal miners miners are believed to be in Tallm»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MES Indian School hosts fun day for staff

DOHA: In a vibrant celebration of camaraderie, MES Indian School successfully hosted Admin Fun Day, a recreational staff programme, on December 27, 2025, at Al Kaaban Park and Al Ghariya Beach. The event aimed to foster team spirit, well-being and solidarity among staff members through a well-curat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

17th Marmi Festival 2026 opens with Hadd Al Tahaddi Championship

DOHA: The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) kicked off yesterday at the Marmi Sabkha in the Sealine area, under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, and will continue until the 24th of the current month. The festival, organised by the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bhavan’s Public School to commence operations at new campus in Abu Hamour

DOHA: Bhavan’s Public School has announced the soft opening of its prestigious new campus in Abu Hamour on Monday, January 5, 2026, following the successful completion of the project last month. The Chairman, J K Menon and the Board of Directors stated that with the commencement of operations at th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Türkiye Plans First Overseas Deepwater Drilling in Somalia Next Month

Türkiye will send a drilling vessel to Somalia in February to carry out the country's first deepwater exploration project abroad, ‌Energy Minister ‌Alparslan Bayraktar ‌said. He ‌said the operation with the Cagri Bey vessel will focus on offshore areas ⁠in Somali waters but did not ‍provide ‍detail»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE's ICP rolls out 15 ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ initiatives to streamline services

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has launched 15 development projects as part of the second phase of the “Zero Bureaucracy” programme, aiming to simplify procedures, reduce paperwork, and provide both customers and staff with faster, more d»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh108,000 fine per unfilled job: UAE moves to penalise companies missing Emiratisation targets

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has begun enforcing financial contributions on private-sector companies that failed to meet Emiratisation targets for 2025, imposing a charge of Dh108,000 for each Emirati national not hired, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with natio»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bunyan Student Centre holds winter camp with 300 participants

DOHA: The “I am Seven and I Will Pray” programme recently concluded as part of the Bunyan Winter Camp activities. Held at Granada Preparatory School for Girls over four days from Sunday to Wednesday, the programme was conducted in both Arabic and English with the participation of 300 male and femal»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Awqaf Ministry concludes Spring Quran Memorisation and Revision Programme

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da‘wah and Religious Guidance, has concluded the Spring Quran Memorisation and Revision Programme for 2025, which was hosted across several major mosques in the country and witnessed wide participation by students. Th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Digital transformation enhances Medical Commission Services

DOHA: A Laboratory Specialist at the Medical Commission Department of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Fatima Ahmed Al Sulaiti highlighted the key services offered by the Medical Commission and the role of digital transformation in improving procedures and enhancing the experience for visitors»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Turkish Manufacturing Nears Stabilization as PMI Rises in December

Turkish manufacturing activity shrank at a slower pace in December, marking two consecutive months of improvement, signaling a slight moderation in operating conditions at the end of 2025, a business survey showed on Friday. The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh20,000 refund ordered for illegal number plate sale

Al Ain: A young man who accepted a down payment to sell a distinctive vehicle number plate he did not legally own has been ordered by an Al Ain court to refund the money after the contract was ruled invalid. The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims found that the seller had »»»

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Gulf News 1h

First snow of 2026 turns Istanbul into a winter scene

Dubai: Istanbul was transformed into a winter wonderland as the city received its first snowfall of the new year, drawing residents of all ages outdoors to enjoy the wintry conditions. Parks, streets and open spaces were soon covered in a thin white blanket, offering scenic views across the histori»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

7,450 Drug-Related Crimes Registered in January-November

Between January and November, a total of 7,450 drug-related crimes were registered, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior. Two of the main work areas of the Ministry of the Interior throughout the country in 2025 were counteracting the distribution, production, and trafficking of drug»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE banks to end SMS OTPs for online card payments from January 6

Dubai: Several major banks operating in the UAE have begun notifying customers that they will stop sending one-time passwords (OTPs) via text message for online card purchases, as part of a shift towards app-based authentication, according to messages sent to customers this week. Sign up for our da»»»

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France24 1h

What to know about the deadly NYE fire in a Swiss resort town

Swiss authorities are investigating the cause of a devastating fire that ripped through a New Year’s celebration at an Alpine ski resort bar, killing about 40 people and injuring more than 115 in what may rank among the deadliest tragedies in the country's recent history. Switzerland will hold five»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

The biggest changes in 2026 affecting everyday life in Hungary

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