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»»»

Political circles in the US and the Middle East are closely watching for a decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward Islamist movements with transnational reach. For decades, the group operated with relative»»»

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 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday expressed her surprise at Washington's claim that its military operation in Venezuela was bloodless, pointing the US State Department to the dozens of deceased Venezuelans and Cubans. "What do you mean by nobody di»»»

In the days since the seizure of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans have been coming to terms with an uncertain future as a new reality begins to set in. Marcelo, a student based in Caracas, is among those welcoming Maduro's seizure, although he is careful not to celebrate publicly. "There are still allie»»»

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has said "common sense needs to prevail" when asked about the US acquiring Greenland. On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region. The stateme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland is fully open to the deployment of additional American military personnel, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday amid US threats to seize the island. NATO and its allies all share the same position regarding Greenland, and the US is justifiably involved, R»»»

Dubai: Some of the biggest names in the global social media space are set to descend on Dubai for the 1 Billion Followers Summit, taking place from January 9 to 11, 2026. The sold-out three-day summit will bring together more than 15,000 content creators, 500 speakers, and industry experts whose co»»»

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84. The former counterintelligence officer, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, died on Monday at the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, CBS News,»»»

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, a programme designed to provide senior citizens with tailored access to tax services and simplified support channels to help them complete tax procedures efficiently and securely. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly leading a series of intensive moves in an attempt to reshape the Likud party lists, in order to ensure maximum control and readiness for the upcoming elections in the Zionist entity, currently scheduled for October 2026. Israeli Channel 12 rep»»»

Rain continues to douse parts of the Emirates on Dec 7, with Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Huwailat seeing a particularly heavy downpour, reports National Center for Meteorology. In January, UAE is expected to see average rainfall of 11.1mm across the country. Certain areas have been put on yellow alert and »»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked nearly 100 million mobile devices during the 2024—25 fiscal year, cracking down on stolen, counterfeit, and cloned phones in a move that is reshaping the country’s mobile market. Leveraging the Device Identification Registration and »»»

The Saudi-backed presidential council in Yemen has expelled the leader of a separatist group and charged him with treason after he failed to fly to Riyadh for talks. Six other members of the presidency accused Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Counci»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center (QDC), established by Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of the final rounds of the 7th edition of the International Arabic School Debating Championship, one of the key global initiatives aimed at establishing a culture of dialogue and enhancing the presence»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said it has taken a final investment decision on the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic offshore project within the Ghasha Concession aimed at boosting domestic gas supply and supporting exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

A 67-year-old woman was taken to Gennimatas General Hospital with minor injuries after being run over by an OASA city bus on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at 11.45 a.m. at the entrance to the Kifissos Bus Terminal when the bus, driven by a 49-year-old man, struck the woman as she tried t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 75 people were killed as a result of the US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. In particular, dozens of people were killed in a gun battle at Maduro's compou»»»

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Dubai: AD Ports Group has announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, strengthening the leadership team under Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed chief executive of the cluster. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The group said the »»»

A council fighting against Yemen's Houthi rebels said Wednesday that it had expelled the leader of a separatist movement and charged him with treason after he reportedly declined to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks. The latest upheaval in southern Yemen is revealing a growing divide among the Persi»»»

In a statement issued Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was weighing a number of options to realize what she said was a key foreign policy goal of acquiring Greenland, including using military force. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 7 (UPI»»»

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israel's military. "I call for restraint to prevent the mood from becoming further »»»

As the UAE marks the Year of Family, the country is reinforcing its commitment to supporting Emirati citizens entering marriage, recognising the family as the cornerstone of a stable and cohesive society. Through initiatives such as the Sheikh Zayed Marriage Fund, the government continues to provid»»»

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Dubai: Greenland, the world’s largest island, has suddenly become a geopolitical flashpoint after US President Donald Trump revived his push to bring the vast Arctic territory under American control. His remarks, coming soon after a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela, have alarmed Europe»»»

Karawang, Indonesia: President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday that Indonesia's rice production met all domestic demand, hailing a landmark achievement for food security -- one of his key campaign promises. In a speech to farmers in Karawang, east of the capital Jakarta, Prabowo celebrated an "i»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s regulated stablecoin ecosystem is gaining momentum after RAKBANK secured in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to issue an AED-backed stablecoin, while payments firm Network International moved to enable stablecoin payments across merchant platforms through AE Coin»»»

Paris: Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. Airports in Paris and Amsterdam were the worst affected, with the Dutch authorities saying more than 1,000 travellers had been force»»»

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry has sent an official diplomatic note to the Republic of Greece regarding the closure of key roads and border crossing points during the protest actions by Greek farmers, the Ministry’s press centre said here on Wednesday. The note underscores that the prolonged blocki»»»

A flood in the Krumovgrad region has caused significant damage, with a swollen river washing away a bridge in the village of Grivka, Bulgarian authorities reported. Torrential rains across the Eastern Rhodopes over the past night caused river levels to rise sharply, destroying infrastructure and fl»»»

American energy companies Chevron and Quantum Capital Group are reportedly preparing a USD22 billion bid to acquire the sanctioned Russian oil giant Lukoil, according to the Financial Times. The offer would cover the company’s refineries and over 2,000 gas stations across Europe, Asia, and the Midd»»»

Riyadh: Are you looking to take your workout to new heights in 2026? GymNation has launched a unique high-altitude workout in Riyadh. Participants can enjoy a 30-minute workout session 2,200 feet (670.56 metres) in a hot air balloon over Riyadh. GymNation is promoting it as the world’s highest gym »»»

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»»»

Power was being restored on Wednesday to thousands of households in Berlin that had been without electricity in freezing temperatures for four days following a suspected far-left attack on high-voltage lines, authorities said. About 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses lost their supply on Saturd»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directives, a comprehensive monitoring campaign was launched yesterday, aimed at controlling the prices of essential commodities. This will be achieved through intensified inspection tours of suppl»»»

Tunis, 7 Jan. (TAP) – Tunisia’s tourism revenues reached 8,096.9 million dinars over the full year 2025, compared with 7,599.7 million dinars in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of around 6.5 percent, according to indicators released by the...»»»

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 »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s latest overhaul of its Commercial Companies Law could quietly reshape the future of family-owned businesses across the country, offering new legal tools to manage inheritance, succession and control at a time when many firms are undergoing generational transitions. Sign up for our »»»

A council fighting against Yemen's Houthi rebels said Wednesday that it had expelled the leader of a separatist movement and charged him with treason after he reportedly declined to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks. The latest upheaval in southern Yemen is revealing a growing divide among the Persi»»»

The topics of the euro's introduction in Bulgaria and the upcoming snap elections dominate Wednesday's news media. POLITICS On Bulgarian National Radio, political expert Georgi Prodanov said that the big issue for the upcoming elections is not how many votes each party will receive but whether the »»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025. To date, »»»

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»»»

The United States Embassy in Beirut said Wednesday that it welcomes the reform steps undertaken by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government, including the Cabinet’s approval of the gap law. In a statement, the embassy said the gap law would help restore the confidence of international financial inst»»»

A group of European leaders have issued a joint statement defending Greenland as part of Denmark and calling on the US to uphold the NATO state’s territorial integrity. US President Donald Trump has restated his long-held interest in taking over the autonomous Danish territory shortly after Washing»»»

NATO would end up losing its “meaning” if conflicts break out within the bloc, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, condemning Washington’s renewed interest in taking Greenland from Denmark. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Tusk voiced his support for Denmark in the reinvigorated row betwee»»»

Pharmaceutical company Bayer has initiated lawsuits against several major COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, including Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna, alleging unauthorized use of its messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. The complaints, filed in a federal court in Delaware, claim that these companies utili»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline announced this in a statement adding that it has equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-br»»»

CAIRO, Jan 5 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government attaches great importance to entrepreneurship, noting that a ministerial working group is overseeing the file alongside an advisory committee of experts and specialists to advance this vital sector. Madbouly added that a dedi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr has eliminated over 425 Ukrainian soldiers over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "The enemy's losses amounted to more than 425 servicemen, a German-made Leopard tank, nine armored combat vehicles, 11 vehicles, two fiel»»»