Manila: The Philippines trails regional peers in foreign direct investment, posting $5.5 billion net inflows from January to September 2025 — dwarfed by Vietnam's $28.5 billion over the same period. Manila seeks to reverse this. Philippine legislators passed Republic Act No. 12252, which was signed»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the winners of the 19th cycle of the Qatar Education Excellence Award were announced yesterday, Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi, CEO of the award, highlighted the growing impact of the initiative and shared insights into plans for its future development. Speaking to media person on the»»»

Doha: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to hold the concert “Mozart y Mambo” with Sarah Willis on January 9 and 10 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The concert reflects QPO’s commitment to cultural exchange and in diversifying its program. It will take the audience on a journ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Women’s Branch of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has officially concluded the second edition of its Prophetic Sunnah campaign, titled “Baida Min Wahissama” for the year 2025. This initiative sought to elevate the status »»»

Doha: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has issued a Procedural Directive governing the disciplined use of artificial intelligence tools, which litigants and their legal representatives are required to comply with when appearing and pleading before the Court and t»»»

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed two people on Tuesday as Israel said it targeted Hezbollah operatives, a day before a new meeting of the committee monitoring a year-long ceasefire. Israel has intensified its strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in recent days, saying it has struck target»»»

On Jan. 7, 2015, Islamist terrorists stormed the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 members of the satirical publication's staff. French President Francois Hollande described it as "an act of exceptional barbarism." 1 of 5 | French people rally at one of Paris' main squares in a display of s»»»

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, chaired by President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to review the latest security and military developments in the southern governorates, The meeting was attended by members Sultan Al-Aradah, Tariq Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mahram»»»

Doha, Qatar: The winners of the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026 said the award has strengthened their scientific journeys and inspired them to sustain excellence while giving back to society. They shared their personal experiences and aspirations with The Peninsula on the sidelines of the win»»»

Industrial producer prices were 2.7% lower on average in November 2025 than one year earlier. Domestic output prices fell by 1.8% and non-domestic ones by 3.1% compared to November in the previous year. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices rose by 0.3% and non-domestic output pric»»»

The deficit was EUR 121 million, the balance decreased by EUR 765 million, year-on-year. The volume of export decreased by 8.6% compared to the same period of the previous year, that of import grew by 3.8%. The seasonally and working-day adjusted volume of export increased by 0.1% compared to Octob»»»

Iran faces a new round of protests challenging the country's theocracy, but it seems like the only thing people there want to talk about is half a world away: Venezuela. Since the US military seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran, over the weekend, Iranian state medi»»»

​Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary's media outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday, naming the defendant as ‌Ali Ardestani. Entangled ‌in a ‌decades-long ⁠shadow ​war ‌with Israel, Iran has executed many people it has accused of having links with Israel's intelligen»»»

The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding that Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, adopt a series of pro-American measures and then expects her to be removed once she complies, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources. Rodriguez, a former vice president and staunch al»»»

Damascus, Jan. 7 (SANA) Syria has officially launched the al-Madina Food City raw sugar refinery in Hassia Industrial City, the country’s largest facility of its kind, the Ministry of Economy and Industry reported on its Telegram channel. The refinery has a production capacity of 3,000 tons per day»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar will host the 38th meeting of the General Secretariat for Centers of Documents and Studies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries today. The meeting will discuss the development of documentary work and the integration of efforts aimed at preserving the histo»»»

Beijing banned two Taiwanese ministers from entering ​China for alleged separatist activities related to "Taiwan independence" on Wednesday, prompting an angry response from Taipei, which said it would not bow to "threats and intimidation." The office described Taiwanese Interior Minister Liu Shyh-»»»

Dubai: A bid to project bravery and responsibility ended in arrest after a youth in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district allegedly staged a road accident to impress the family of a woman he was in a relationship with, police said. The first accused, Ranjith Rajan ( 24), a native of Mammoodu near Konni,»»»

Surya Roshni Limited, one of India’s most trusted names in lighting, wires & cables, professional lighting, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks & steel pipes, will participate in Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, taking place from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai »»»

Dubai: Dubai drivers heading to Spinneys and Waitrose now get two hours of free parking at six key locations, thanks to a new management deal with Parkin Company. The agreement puts Parkin in charge of operations at these busy retail sites, using automated tech to cut congestion and keep spaces tur»»»

Manila: Amid the corruption horror that shows Filipino taxpayers' billions looted (via flood control scams, pork barrel ghosts, judicial acquittals), a dramatic reversal electrifies Philippine infrastructure: private sector cash tsunami now pours into public projects. Propped up by latest tweaks in»»»

The US has deployed 14 C-17 Globemaster transport planes and two heavily armed AC-130J Ghostrider helicopters to airbases in the UK, although the British Ministry of Defense declined to comment on this information, according to The Times. "A fleet of at least 14 C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been ​made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a role in mediating Seoul's efforts to engage North Korea. Lee, who held talks with Xi this week, said the Chinese lea»»»

Standard Chartered Global Research said on Tuesday it believes the recent fiscal deficits in Saudi Arabia have not been a setback, but rather a catalyst of structural macroeconomic transformation. In its latest Global Focus report, SC Global Research expects Saudi policy makers to continue their ef»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: 3 Palestinian youths were abducted this morning by Israeli occupation army during an incursion into Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, in»»»

The disbursement of the first pensions in euros has officially started today across Bulgaria. Pensioners can check the exact amount either online through the National Social Security Institute’s digital portal or in person at its local offices. To ensure the smooth handling of the currency change, »»»

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Bulgaria observes Ivanovden, or St. John’s Day, on January 7, one of the country’s significant traditional holidays marking the feast of St. John the Baptist. Celebrated widely across the nation, Ivanovden combines religious reverence, folkloric customs, and communal gatherings, reflecting Bulgaria»»»

The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Less than a week after adding seven countries to the list of nations subject to visa bonds, bringing the total to 13, the S»»»

Dubai: Global girl group Katseye, one of the most prominent acts currently dominating international charts, is facing renewed backlash online following the release of the visualizer for their track “internet girl.” The controversy centres on the group’s apparent use of artificial intelligence (AI) »»»

Dubai: Nearly Dh300 billion in economic output and more than 110,000 skilled jobs by 2045. That is the scale of ambition behind Abu Dhabi’s cluster-led investment strategy, which is reshaping how the emirate thinks about growth, jobs and long-term competitiveness. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

Meteorologists updated an emergency weather bulletin Tuesday, warning of intense storms through Thursday morning across western and northeastern regions of the country. The severe weather system, featuring prolonged heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, began Tuesday and will persist until Thursday’s e»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms – New Beginning plans to submit to the National Assembly a bill on maximum price markups. The aim of the proposed legislation is to tighten control over the prices and markups of essential products until the end of 2026, in connection with the ongoing transition»»»

Saudi Arabia has successfully completed its first foray into international debt markets for 2026, issuing $11.5 billion in US dollar-denominated sovereign bonds. This move not only met financing needs but also became a global financial vote of confidence in the strength of the Kingdom’s economy. Th»»»

Dubai: The DOTr-MRT-3 issued an apology on Tuesday following a surge of passenger congestion that left commuters stranded in unsafe conditions during the morning rush hour. The apology comes after a video circulated on social media showing heavy overcrowding at a station platform around 7.25am on 5»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has once again secured its place among the world’s top 20 countries for healthcare, according to the latest Health Care Index 2026 released by Numbeo, a crowdsourced global resource for quality of life data. The rankings show that Qatar remains in 18th position in 2026, maintaini»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his greetings to Orthodox Christians in the UAE and around the world on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas. “I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May»»»

Amid the tensions in Yemen's interim capital Aden rose the name of Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council Abdul Rahman Al-Mahrami, also known as Abou Zaraa, as one of the main figures trying to restore calm in southern Yemen. He was tasked with imposing security and preventing clashe»»»

Damascus, Jan.6 (SANA) Health Minister Musab al-Ali discussed Tuesday with Sultan al-Morshed, CEO of the Saudi Development Fund, and his accompanying delegation financing and support for vital health projects as part of Syria’s 2026–2028 health plan. The talks centered on upgrading health facilitie»»»

On the first working day of 2026, January 5, Bulgarians exchanged around 3.5 million leva for euros, marking continued progress in the country’s currency transition. Between January 1 and 5, authorities conducted over 4,000 inspections through the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Prot»»»

On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Thirty-seven members of the European Parliament demanded that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Ka»»»

Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim, seen here at the National Assembly in Seoul in December, has left his post and returned to the United States, the foreign ministry said Wednesday, File Photo by Yonhap Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim has left his post in Seoul and ret»»»

Former CIA agent Aldrich Hazen Ames, seen here in his Feb. 21, 1994, mugshot, died Monday while serving a life sentence for spying on the United States for Russian. Photo courtesy of FBI/Website Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Aldrich Ames, a former CIA agent who spied for the Soviet Union and then Russia, died in»»»

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Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing strategy to support Qatari sports and build strong, long-term partnerships, QIIB has signed a sponsorship agreement with Al-Gharafa SC. Under the agreement, QIIB will be the club’s official sponsor for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 football seasons. The partnership»»»

The perception of the business climate deteriorated significantly in 2025, amid multiple political, macroeconomic and microeconomic challenges, but in the medium term, companies' confidence in Romania and in business opportunities is maintained, shows the seventh edition of the AmCham survey on the»»»

The year 2026 brings fiscal changes for companies, among the most important being the reduction of the minimum turnover tax (IMCA) to 0.5 percent and a flat 1 percent tax rate for micro-enterprises.The IMCA was introduced through Law no. 296/2023 and applies to taxpayers with a turnover of over 50 »»»

In the last six months, European money has started to flow into the economy five times faster and mechanisms that seemed frozen have been set in motion, according to the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru."The data from December 31 show that, when we work professionally, »»»

Romania will follow the official position of the European Union on the US military operation in Venezuela, in which President Nicolas Maduro was captured and taken to New York, Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said in an interview with Digi24. He assured that there is no threat to the security »»»

More than two thirds of Romanians (68%) consider that peace in Ukraine should be signed in the conditions imposed by the US, according to an Avangarde opinion poll released on Tuesday. According to the survey called “Regional security – perceptions and expectations”, the two thirds of respondents a»»»