How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?
Donald Trump wants to take Greenland - and the White House has confirmed that all options are on the table, including the use of force. While a military operation is just one of a range of economic and political options being considered, since it would be an attack by one Nato member on another, su»»»
Germany: Local governments face financial collapse – DW – 01/07/2026
PoliticsGermanyGermany: Local governments face financial collapseSabine KinkartzMany cities and municipalities in Germany are facing bankruptcy and no longer know how they can fulfill their responsibilities. They are blaming the federal government. https://p.dw.com/p/56TX8Municipalities lack money »»»
What US's $3B deal with Venezuela means for world oil trade – DW – 01/07/2026
TradeUnited States of AmericaWhat US's $3B deal with Venezuela means for world oil tradeNik MartinUS President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Ira»»»
“The Chivalrous Knight3” launches new aid distribution cycle for Gaza
The “Chivalrous Knight3” operation has announced the launch of a new cycle of humanitarian aid distribution across all governorates of the Gaza Strip, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide relief and ease the suffering of residents amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The operation st»»»
Bulgarian National Bank to Work Overtime on Saturdays for Lev to Euro Exchange
The Bulgarian National Bank announced extended Saturday working hours at its cash desks throughout January, citing increased demand related to Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026. The additional working days are scheduled for January 10, 17, 24, and 31, all Saturdays, and will app»»»
Venezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — Why it matters – DW – 01/07/2026
TradeUnited States of AmericaVenezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — Why it mattersNik MartinUS President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Iran and »»»
‘Welcome Winter’ initiative to supply winter clothing to families in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has launched the ‘Welcome Winter’ initiative in partnership with Al Madani Men’s Tailoring Group, aimed at providing winter clothing to eligible beneficiaries enrolled in CDA’s social support programmes. The initiative is expected to benefit more»»»
Central Bank, Cash Service Company Cash Desks to Exchange BGN to EUR on Saturdays until Month's End
The cash desks of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) and of the local offices of the Cash Service Company AD will operate on four Saturdays in January – January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2026, BNB announced on Wednesday. The measure is related to Bulgaria’s accession to the euro area as of January 1, 2026,»»»
New alerts and warnings issued for snow-covered, slushy roads and limited visibility
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Iran Army Chief Threatens Preemptive Attack Over ‘Rhetoric’ Targeting Country After Trump’s Comments
Iran's army chief threatened preemptive military action Wednesday over the “rhetoric” targeting the country, likely referring to US President Donald Trump's warning that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” America “will come to their rescue." The comments by Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami come »»»
Euro Transition Underway: Bulgaria's National Bank Destroys Stotinki, Citizens Urged to Exchange Cash
Finance expert Levon Hampartzumyan provided details on the current circulation of euro coins in Bulgaria, describing the physical volume of coins as equivalent to around 350 fully loaded 20-ton trucks. He explained that the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) is actively collecting stotinki to destroy th»»»
$47.4 billion in private funds pour into Philippine infrastructure — rail, roads, schools, housing, healthcare, more to come
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»»»
Saudi Arabia Raises $11.5 Bln to Open 2026 Amid Strong Investor Demand
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»»»
Companies required to hold a payment account in Romania from 2026; minimum turnover tax reduced
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 »»»
5 unanswered questions about Trump’s Venezuela plan
After the White House’s audacious mission to snatch Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Caracas, there are more questions than answers about Venezuela’s future. It is also unclear what lessons US President Donald Trump will draw from successfully toppling a brutal dictator, and how that might impact h»»»
Machado's Nobel Prize may have cost her Venezuela's presidency
María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to salvage her standing with Donald Trump by offering him her Nobel Peace Prize has laid bare the peculiar dynamics that led Washington to sideline Venezuela's legitimate electoral winner in favour of a Chavista technocrat with two decades defending authorit»»»
COMMENT: Trump is selling a Venezuelan pipedream
Donald Trump has promised a swift revival of Venezuela’s economy after American oil companies sweep into the country and pour billions of dollars into investment unleashing a flood of petrodollars that will make the country rich again. »»»
Machado's Nobel Prize may have cost her Venezuela's presidency
María Corina Machado's desperate attempt to salvage her standing with Donald Trump by offering him her Nobel Peace Prize has laid bare the peculiar dynamics that led Washington to sideline Venezuela's legitimate electoral winner in favour of a Chavista technocrat with two decades defending authorit»»»
Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China
It took just a few hours for Donald Trump to upend a relationship that China had been cultivating for decades. Only hours before he was seized in a nighttime raid, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro had been praising his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as "an older brother" with a "powerful message»»»
An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?
Can a law help curb hate speech in India? That's what the southern state of Karnataka is betting on. Last month, legislators passed a bill which aims to prevent hate speech and hate crimes that fuel communal tension or target individuals and groups. Hate speech is not new in India, but it has inten»»»
UAE’s new sugar tax is already changing what residents pay for drinks
Dubai: Shoppers across the UAE are seeing a quiet but widespread reset in drink prices this month after the country overhauled how sweetened beverages are taxed, linking excise duty to sugar content rather than retail price for the first time. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»
US operation in Venezuela marks a 'geopolitical shift'
European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they try to get Trump to help end Russia's war on Ukraine. Venezuela's traditional allies are also in a bind to criticise the US intervention: Russia has to way up the cost of losing »»»
Iran security forces use tear gas on protesters in Tehran bazaar as toll rises
Iranian security forces used tear gas on protesters in Tehran's bazaar on Tuesday as the death toll from recent protests sparked by the rising cost of living rose to 27, according to a human rights group. Iranian authorities say security force members have also been killed. Iranian security forces »»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
Three rival factions vie for control of Venezuela after Maduro's fall
The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»
Subsidy rollback pushes Iran’s dollar rate to IRR 1.47mn
Iran’s currency weakened sharply in early January, with the US dollar reaching IRR 1.47mn in Tehran on January 6, marking a renewed bout of volatility in the foreign exchange market despite a brief period of calmer trading following the appointment of Abdolnasser Hemmati as governor of the Cen»»»
Three rival factions vie for control of Venezuela after Maduro's fall
The graceless removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela has left not a power vacuum but a precarious triumvirate of rival cabals whose competing interests threaten to shatter the already brittle foundations of Chavismo, the anti-imperialist movement forged by former president Hugo Chavez. Where once»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
China acts to end debilitating battle for market share in Central Asia’s auto market
Central Asia A Chinese government regulatory agency has issued draft guidelines for the automotive industry that are expected to increase the cost of Chinese autos imported by Central Asian states, according»»»
Russia’s borscht vegetables set to fall in price in 2025 after strong harvest
Vegetables that make up Russia’s traditional “borscht set” used to calculate the Borscht index – Russia’s answer to the Big Mac index that tracks real inflation -- are expected to become significantly cheaper in 2025 following a strong harvest and efforts by producers to contain prices, TASS report»»»
Attorney blames 'mental health issue' for vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's home - UPI.com
William DeFoor, 26, damaged Vice President JD Vance's family home in Cincinnati early Monday morning due to mental health issues and not politics, his attorney said. Photo Courtesy of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The man accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's home »»»
Venezuela’s dictatorship reorganizes under state of internal emergency - UPI.com
Colombian police officers keep watch as Venezuelan citizens cross the Simon Bolivar International Bridge from San Antonio and San Cristobal, Venezuela, into Cucuta and Villa del Rosario, Colombia, on Saturday after the United States has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo »»»
Saudi Central Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Payment Digitization Anchors Kingdom's Global Financial Hub Status
The Saudi Central Bank is spearheading a comprehensive regulatory and technical initiative to transform the Kingdom’s digital payments landscape, shifting from traditional banking to establishing a global financial hub, opening the sector to regulated foreign investment, and licensing more internat»»»
Cuba faces new challenge after Maduro’s fall - UPI.com
People attend an event held at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in support of Venezuela in Havana on Saturday. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the United States' attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA BUES»»»
US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
Doug LaMalfa, a Republican Congressman from California, has died unexpectedly at age 65, colleagues announced on Tuesday. President Donald Trump offered a tribute to LaMalfa, saying he wanted "to express our tremendous sorrow at the loss of a great member - a great, great, great member". The congre»»»
Venezuela reserves are no threat to Canada's 'low risk' oil, says Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he's not concerned about the future of Canadian oil even if Venezuela begins to produce more of the product following the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to reporters in Paris, Carney said Canadian oil remains competitive because it is "low risk", "low cos»»»
Saudi Central Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Payment Digitization Anchors Kigdom's Global Financial Hub Status
The Saudi Central Bank is spearheading a comprehensive regulatory and technical initiative to transform the Kingdom’s digital payments landscape, shifting from traditional banking to establishing a global financial hub, opening the sector to regulated foreign investment, and licensing more internat»»»
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' dismay
Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement. However, the new product range is causing unease among play experts, who say it risks undermining what makes Lego special for childr»»»
Many, Mostly Cubans, Killed in US Military Operation in Venezuela - Trump
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday acknowledged that many people were killed by US forces during the military operation in Venezuela, adding that most of them were Cubans. "And on the other side, a lot of people were killed [in military operation in Venezuela]. Unfortunatel»»»
A new wave of snowfall arrived in Hungary - here's the latest report
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Maduro’s story is the latest chapter in Latin America’s struggle against empire
Latin America’s history is not simply a chronicle of poverty or instability, as it is so often portrayed in Western discourse. It is, more fundamentally, a record of resistance – resistance to colonial domination, to foreign exploitation, and to local elites willing to trade their nations’ futures »»»
Trump administration fails to back Machado over Venezuela military escalations fears – NYT
The Trump administration has balked at backing Nobel Peace Prize winner and opposition leader María Corina Machado following Operation Maduro for fear of being forced to scale up its military intervention in Venezuela, The New York Times reported on January 5. »»»
Chevron to Exxon: These oil and energy stocks gained up to 16% after Venezuela crisis
Dubai: The political upheaval in Venezuela has pushed one of the world’s most underdeveloped oil provinces back into the spotlight. While oil prices themselves have remained restrained, equity markets have been quicker to respond, lifting shares of companies seen as best placed to benefit from any »»»
Media Review: January 6
EURO CHANGEOVER Trud warns in its main story that after Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency on January 1, many traders may be tempted to raise prices. The daily says that when a customer is given a price in euro, they are advised to multiply it by two to get the equivalent in Bulgari»»»
Croatia’s power system faces long-term strain from climate change
Croatia’s growing reliance on electricity imports during the summer months is becoming a structural, long-term problem driven by climate change and weakening hydropower output, according to a report by industry body Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIEH). »»»
Dubai’s MOTB market is back with free entry, concerts, food and workshops
Dubai: Dubai's annual outdoor market is back again. The e& MOTB (Market Outside The Box) returns to Dubai Design District from January 1st to 11th 2026 as part of Dubai Shopping Festival. For those unfamiliar, it's essentially a large pop-up market with live entertainment and food vendors. Entry an»»»