Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted at home on corruption allegations, has been detained in the US over issues related to his immigration status, his lawyers say. Ghana has previously requested Ofori-Atta's extradition, but his lawyers are challenging this, saying the alle»»»

Dubai: Katy Perry’s first Instagram post of the year has drawn widespread attention, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into the pop star’s holiday with her partner, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The post on Instagram, part of a multi-image carousel captioned “Holidaze” appears to confirm »»»

BELGRADE - With his rhetoric and the moves he has been making in the north of Kosovo-Metohija, Pristina's caretaker PM Albin Kurti has united all supporters of a policy of no Serbs or Serbian institutions in the province, says Post of Serbia Director Zoran Andjelkovic. "You have seen that they (Pri»»»

After living with constant bladder pain for more than two decades, 53-year-old chef Mandhish Gomez can finally breathe easy, thanks to life-saving treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Gomez had suffered from persistent burning sensation d»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos: Council of Ministers praises Lebanese Army efforts to control weapons 08-01-2026 14:25 PM Latest»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary full traffic closure on Bu Silla Interchange, affecting the Exit leading to G-Ring Road for traffic coming from West Industrial Street. The closure will take effect from 12 midnight to 5am on Sunday, January 11, 2026, until Sun»»»

Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello says 100 people died in the US attack that removed President Nicolas Maduro from power, adding that the president and his wife were injured in the raid. The US on Wednesday seized a Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic that officials said was »»»

The Trump administration has indicated it intends to exert long-term control over Venezuela by directing the actions of its interim leadership and overseeing the nation’s oil exports after removing Nicolás Maduro, relying on measures such as a naval blockade and the threat of additional force to se»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 8: US immigration authorities ICE kill a woman in Minneapolis in "self-defence" amidst anti-ICE protests in the city. It brings back painful reminders of George Floyd's death in 2020. Also, the press explores what Europe can do to stop Donald Trump seizing Gree»»»

Days after issuing threats of military action against Colombia, US President Donald Trump said he had invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House following what was described as a cordial phone conversation. Petro, who had strongly condemned the US operation targeting Nicolás Madur»»»

Strategically positioned and rich in natural resources, Greenland has attracted Donald Trump’s attention since his first term as president, though he is far from the only figure in the United States to recognize the territory’s growing strategic significance. Laurent Berstecher reports.»»»

During a US military operation in Venezuela, troops seized President Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, setting a 'dangerous precedent: any great power can do as it pleases', warns Dr. Gabriel Hetland, Author, Associate Professor of Sociology & Latin American Studies at the University at Albany. For»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah. In a statement, the Committee said it decided to revoke Kuwaiti citizenship from number of cases, with »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari inaugurated on Thursday the "Home of a Lifetime 2026" exhibition held at the Kuwait International Fair (KIF) in Mishref area.During his visit, he reviewed the most»»»

US Vice-President JD Vance says Greenland is "critical" for the defence of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks - and that Europe and Denmark have "not done a good job" in securing the area. Vance told Fox News that they had not only under-invested in Greenland's»»»

Madrid: Spain is ready to send troops to Palestine for peacekeeping "when the opportunity presents itself," just as it is willing to deploy forces to Ukraine, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday. "I will propose to parliament, when the opportunity presents itself, that we send peacekeeping t»»»

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Paris, France: Eating some common food preservatives is linked to a slightly higher risk of eventually developing cancer and diabetes, according to two large French studies published Thursday. However, outside experts called for more research and emphasised that these kinds of observational studies»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Boursa Kuwait closed trading on Thursday with its general index declining by 21.76 points, or 0.25 percent, to reach 8,838.08 points, with 285.4 million shares traded through 19,763 cash deals, valued at KD 76.8 million (about USD 234.2 million).The Main Market Index decline»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem said the Kuwaiti government regularly reviews strategic projects and strengthens coordination wit»»»

Oil prices rose on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed Venezuela developments and reports on progress of proposed US sanctions legislation against countries doing business with Russia. Brent crude futures were up 59 cents, or 0.98%, at $60.55 a barrel by 1038 GMT. US ‌West Tex»»»

Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be "legitimate combat targets", after Britain and France announced plans to ​deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said "militaristic declarations" by »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has appointed a special envoy to reinforce its international engagement in countering extremism and terrorism, as part of its continued commitment to global cooperation in the field. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has a»»»

Bulgaria has officially introduced a visa programme for digital nomads, allowing foreigners to live and work in the country for extended periods. The new residence permits are valid for one year and can be renewed for additional terms, Euronews reports. The visas are aimed at nationals from countri»»»

CAIRO, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Arab League announced on Thursday that Arab Youth and Sports Ministers will hold their 49th session next Tuesday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss programs for empowering and supporting Arab youth and developing joint sports initiatives.Supervisor of the Social Affairs Sect»»»

Speaking at a discussion on the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency here on Thursday, deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov said that as a full member of the eurozone, Bulgaria will participate in the decisions and policies of the European Central Bank and the financial institutions of the monetar»»»

The Hague: Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will be displayed in Japan later this year, the Dutch Mauritshuis museum said Thursday, a rare outing abroad for one of the world's most famous artworks. The 17th century masterpiece will be loaned to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art i»»»

Yemeni separatists said on Wednesday they had lost contact with more than 50 senior delegates who had travelled to Riyadh for talks, and accused Saudi Arabia of arbitrarily detaining the group. Witnesses last saw the delegates boarding a black bus at Riyadh airport. Yemen's separatists sa»»»

Yemen's separatist leader has fled to the United Arab Emirates after an attempt to seize swathes of territory and move towards independence. Aidaros Alzubidi was accused of high treason and removed from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council while the coalition bombed his home province after he re»»»

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 of the»»»

The day before, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with an international group of experts who arrived in Kyrgyzstan to discuss Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the Ministry of Culture, the experts’ visit was o»»»

Protesting French ​farmers entered ⁠the centre of Paris and reached the ​Eiffel Tower ‍on Thursday with more ​heading to the French ​capital amid ​anger over a free trade agreement between the European ‌Union and South American ‍bloc Mercosur and the way the government is handling a cattle disease.»»»

Gold prices fell on Thursday as investors braced for futures selling tied to a commodity index reshuffle, with a stronger US dollar adding pressure by making the metal costlier for overseas buyers. Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,428.06 per ounce, as of 1115 GMT. US gold futures for February delivery fel»»»

Dubai Police has underlined the vital role of trainers in preparing officers for future challenges at the Fourth Trainers Forum, held at the Dubai Police Officers Club under the theme “Sustainable Readiness and a Trainer Who Makes the Difference.” The forum was attended by Lt General Abdulla Khalif»»»

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) is carrying out on-site inspections at company offices on suspicion of a cartel agreement in public procurement for the supply of food to hospitals. The regulator said on Thursday that the checks are being conducted with the assistance of officers f»»»

Following the heavy rainfall in Krumovgrad and the partial state of disaster declared Wednesday night, the situation is improving but remains complicated due to the damage caused, Regional Governor Nikola Chanev told BTA. He added that a red code warning for dangerous rainfall issued for Thursday f»»»

Nearly half of Bulgaria's regions were hit by heavy snowfall on Thursday, with disturbances reported in some parts of the country. A total of 261 snowplows working to clean the main roads across the country, the Road Infrastructure Agency said. The heaviest snowfall was reported in the regions of V»»»

The European Entry/Exit System (EES) is in effect across the Schengen area, including in Bulgaria where it is being gradually introduced at border control checkpoints, outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov told a news briefing here Thursday. He explained that non-EU nationals will be registered t»»»

Farmers across Greece escalated protests on Thursday with coordinated 48-hour blockades of major highways, junctions and border crossings, disrupting domestic travel and cross-border trade after talks with the government on Wednesday failed to satisfy their demands. From early morning, tractors and»»»

Russia calls on US to immediately cease illegal actions against the Marinera and other vessels conducting lawful activities in international waters. Other statements by Russian Foreign Ministry: US authorities have repeatedly been informed about the Russian ownership of the Marinera vessel and its »»»

«I believe we should initiate a review of our visa-free regime for U.S. citizens following the new visa requirements announced yesterday by the U.S. Department of State,» Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, posted on social media. According to him, vis»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has released its business sector bulletin for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting performance trends and key developments in the Kingdom’s business sector. The bulletin noted that more than 123,000 new commercial registers were issued in the fourth quarter, bring»»»

Families, residents and visitors are invited to step into a world of fun and discovery as the Dubai Police Carnival opens this Friday at City Walk, as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Running for three days from 4pm to 10pm, the carnival offers lively entertainment, hands-on experiences and int»»»

Dubai Police, represented by Al Barsha Police Station, has organised the ‘Your Voice Is Heard’ initiative as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen direct engagement with residents, partners, and community members across the area. The forum offered an open platform for participants to share thei»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), announced today the launch of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Career Development during a joint press conference in QF's Education City, with representatives from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEH»»»

Aleppo, Jan. 8 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Army published maps on Thursday of the military sites belonging to the SDF organization in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo, calling on residents to stay away from those locations to ensure their safety. So far, the Army has published eight »»»

The woman shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had just moved to the city. She was a prize-winning poet and a hobby guitarist, and according to Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, a US citizen. City leaders hav»»»

Dubai: Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, Chinese content creator Ryan Chen mimics the former US president’s voice, gestures and expressions with striking accuracy, turning his performances into a global social media sensation. The 42-year-old, based in Chongqing in southwest»»»