Bulgaria’s political scene reacted strongly to the arrest and extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to the United States, with opinions sharply divided along party lines. GERB MP Delyan Dobrev condemned Maduro for transforming Venezuela from a wealthy nation into one facing extreme pov»»»

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 on Wednesday. The meeting will discuss the development of documentary work and the integration of efforts aimed at preserving th»»»

Damascus, Jan. 6 (SANA) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone call on Tuesday with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. During the call, the leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of economic devel»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. slashed ₱92.5 billion ($1.56 billion) from the ₱6.793-trillion ($113 billion) 2026 national budget via veto power — his constitutional right to strike "inappropriate" items before signing a bill into law (Republic Act 12314). Education, health, the military an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited the construction site of a museum dedicated to the heroic deeds of Korean People's Army (KPA) soldiers who participated in the liberation and demining of Russia's Kursk Region, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. »»»

Colorado officials on Monday ended the search for a mountain lion suspected of being part of a family involved in the fatal New Year's Day attack of a solo hiker. File Photo by the National Park Service Jan. 6 (UPI) -- State wildlife officials have ended a search for a third mountain lion in the ar»»»

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is displayed on a screen in a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on Tuesday after having surpassed the 4,500 mark for the first time. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares jumped more than 1.5 percent Tuesday to close at above the historic milestone of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation carries out demolition operations in Nur Shams refugee camp in occupied West Bank: Palestinian sources 06-01-2026 11:23 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education has named 108 students and individuals as winners of the 19th edition of the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026. The Organising Committee announced, in a press conference today, January 6, 2026, that 108 candidates won across the award's ni»»»

Dubai: Isra Wal Miraj in English translates to the Night Journey and Ascension. It is observed on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. This year, Isra Wal Miraj will fall on Friday, January 16. While Israa Wal Miraj is recognised as a public holiday in Oman»»»

Dubai: The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a night-time raid in Caracas, flown them out of the country and transferred Maduro to New York to face criminal charges. In court, Maduro pleaded not guilty, saying: “I am a decent man, the presid»»»

Rabat: Nigeria qualified for the quarter-finals of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Morocco, after their easy 4-0 victory over Mozambique on Monday in the round of 16. This is the biggest score in the round of 16, and Nigeria will await the winner of the match between »»»

Dubai: The first day of Ramadan is traditionally marked by the sighting of the crescent moon with the naked eye, and is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. According to Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) Hijri to Gregorian Date Conversion tool, Ramadan is expe»»»

A gas explosion in an apartment block in Russia's western city of Tver killed one person early Tuesday, regional authorities said, after earlier blaming a Ukrainian drone attack. "The preliminary conclusion of experts is that the cause was a household gas explosion," Tver regional governor Vitaly K»»»

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Lebanon’s President Aoun Condemns Israeli Attacks: Timing Raises Questions ahead of Mechanism Meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned on Tuesday Israeli attacks targeting several areas of Lebanon, stressing they are a provocative act aimed at undermining regional and international efforts »»»

Las Vegas, USA: Uber on Monday unveiled a custom robotaxi it is adding to its global ride-share platform, starting on the San Francisco home turf it shares with rival Waymo, owned by Google. The Uber robotaxis are taking shape through a collaboration with autonomous driving technology firm Nuro and»»»

In a world that often moves too quickly for reflection, moments of reconnection remind us of where we began - and why it matters. For many of us, our school years marked the foundation of who we would eventually become. The classrooms that sparked our curiosity, the teachers who believed in us, the»»»

Zurich: Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Monday a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, notably France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure. On its website, the group said it had detected a "quality issue" in an ingredient sourced»»»

The survivor of a gang rape in the northern Indian state of Haryana has been discharged from hospital a week after her horrific assault, a police official told the BBC. The 26-year-old mother-of-two was taken to hospital in Faridabad city on the morning of 30 December with serious head and facial i»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: At least 14 people have died in flash floods after being swept away by torrential rains in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, while rescue authorities continue searching for missing persons. Spokesperson for the local rescue agency Nuriadin Gumeleng said the search continues for four pe»»»

“For several weeks, Ukraine […] had no energy minister amid rolling blackouts. No justice minister as a corruption scandal flared. And no presidential chief of staff to lead” peace talks, The New York Times reports. The newspaper stressed that the energy minister position was particularly difficult»»»

Dubai: The second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival was inaugurated under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Honora»»»

Beijing: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a selfie with Xi Jinping using a smartphone gifted to him by the Chinese leader, who had joked at their last meeting that the device might be capable of spying. Lee posted a selfie of himself, Xi and their wives on social media platform X on Mon»»»

An international media association on Tuesday criticized the Israeli government for maintaining its ban on unrestricted media access to Gaza, calling the move disappointing. The government had told the Supreme Court in a submission late Sunday that the ban should remain in place, citing security ri»»»

New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's condition is "absolutely stable", and she is responding well to treatment, the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said in a medical update on Tuesday. According to the statement released by the hospital, Sonia Gandhi was admitted around 10 pm o»»»

Manila: A former Philippine air force general accused of encouraging the military to abandon President Ferdinand Marcos was arrested on a charge of sedition Monday at Manila's international airport. Romeo Poquiz, who had publicly called for the armed forces to "withdraw their support" from Marcos a»»»

The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) said here on Tuesday that it has launched a unified online portal that brings together all its administrative and reference electronic services in one place. The platform provides internet access to services related to benefits, allowances, pensions and»»»

Paris, Jan.6 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Assad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Tuesday in Paris with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed issues of mutual interest and explored ways to strengthen str»»»

At least 14 people were killed after being swept away by flash floods in Indonesia's North Sulawesi, an official said on Tuesday, as the search for the missing continued. Heavy rain early on Monday triggered flash floods on the island of Siau, located in the region of Siau Tagulandang Biaro, said N»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a selfie with Xi Jinping using a smartphone gifted to him by the Chinese leader, who had joked at their last meeting that the device might be capable of spying. Lee posted a selfie of himself, Xi and their wives on social media platform X on Monday durin»»»

In the wake of last weekend's U.S. military action in Venezuela, the news media got something it has seldom heard from the Trump administration: a “thank you.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited news organisations that had learned in advance about last Saturday's strike that led to the capture»»»

Epiphany is one of the greatest Christian feasts and a day of profound spiritual meaning for believers, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil told reporters on the occasion of the holiday on Tuesday. He is to celebrate a festive Divine Liturgy for Epiphany at the Patriarchal Cathedra»»»

Tunis, Jan. 6 (TAP) — The weather, on Tuesday, will be partly cloudy across the whole country. It will then become gradually cloudy over the western regions with scattered and temporarily thundery rain. The rainfall will affect other northern...»»»

The national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan will hold master classes for children in Bishkek parks, organizers of the initiative announced. In the lead-up to the U20 Ice Hockey World Junior Championship, scheduled for January 18–24 at the Bishkek Arena complex, the athletes will provide free training se»»»

The Israeli enemy struck and destroyed a building in an industrial zone in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon early on Tuesday, causing injuries and severe damage to the area. Al-Manar correspondent in Sidon reported that Israeli warplanes struck the three-story building, located in the industrial»»»

Dubai: Turkish pop icon Tarkan is officially hitting Abu Dhabi.The global superstar will take over Etihad Arena on April 17, 2026, marking his first-ever performance in the UAE capital and giving fans across the region a long-awaited chance to see him live. Tickets go on sale to the general public »»»

The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria has triggered reports of price glitches and unexpected charges at coffee vending machines across Sofia and other cities. Users have noticed that drinks advertised at 60 stotinki are being billed at 60 euro cents, effectively costing almost 1.20 leva. Accordi»»»

Nestle has initiated a precautionary recall of selected batches of infant formula across several European markets, among them Bulgaria, France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden. The Swiss food group said the move was taken after a quality irregularity was identified in a raw material sup»»»

The embassy of Palestine was officially inaugurated in London in a short ceremony on Monday, hailed by its ambassador as a "profound milestone" in British-Palestinian relations. "We gather today to mark a historic moment - the inauguration of the embassy of the State of Palestine to the United King»»»

Egypt's non-oil private sector expanded for the second straight month in December, albeit at a slower pace, with firms benefiting from increased new orders and a slight expansion in output, a business survey showed on Tuesday. The S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) retreated to 50.2 »»»

Hundreds took part in the traditional men's horo chain dance in the icy waters of the Tundzha River in Kalofer on Tuesday. The event is held annually of Epiphany, which is locally known as "Yordanovden" (the Day of the Jordan River) and celebrated across Bulgaria on January 6. Kalofer Mayor Dragomi»»»

Law enforcement agencies of Uzbekistan have detained three men in the capital who were selling drugs via a Telegram bot. The criminals accepted payments exclusively in cryptocurrency to maintain anonymity, Kursiv media outlet reported. The special operation was carried out in Tashkent’s Yunusabad d»»»

A draft law amending the «Law on Conflict of Interest» has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes clarifying and expanding key provisions aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts of interest among state and municipal officials. In particular, the revised versi»»»

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Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a 10-day-old truce on Tuesday, saying cross-border mortar fire wounded a soldier, while Phnom Penh said a "pile of garbage" exploded, injuring two of its own troops. A decades-old border dispute between the Southeast Asian nations erupted into military clashes»»»

The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from the United States intended for Bulgaria in 2026 has already reached the LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis, according to information from BGNES. The delivery was handled by METLEN, a company that plays a leading role in LNG imports across Southeast Euro»»»

BusinessIndiaIndia's gig workers fight for fair treatment and benefitsMurali Krishnan in New DelhiMillions of informal workers in India are heavily dependent on app-based platforms, with their livelihoods on the line as they negotiate the country's gig economy. https://p.dw.com/p/56MSgIndia's gig w»»»

Traffic police announced that the Panorama bridge in Thessaloniki’s Pylaia district, northern Greece, will be demolished as part of the construction of the flyover, a new peripheral road. Demolition will begin at 11 p.m. on January 9 and will last for 48 hours. During this period, police will close»»»