Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
Donald Trump has warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right". His comments to US magazine The Atlantic came as the country's deposed president Nicolás Maduro was set to appear in a New York court on Mon»»»
US facing second Vietnam in Venezuela – expert
Any prolonged US effort to control Venezuela would likely face fierce resistance similar to what Washington encountered during the Vietnam or Iraq wars, Daniel Shaw, a professor of Latin American Studies at City University of New York, has told RT. In an interview aired on Sunday, the scholar sugge»»»
Philippines corruption is brutal: This new law could end it
Also In This Package Philippines: $106.2 billion in projects underway Philippines flood scam probe goes live: What to expect Philippines expands senior citizen support Freehold or leasehold? Philippines' 99-year lease law Manila: Yes, the culture of kickbacks (affectionately known as 'tongpats') he»»»
Why energy, transport and tech are reshaping UAE property demand in 2026
Dubai: The UAE property market heads into 2026 from a position of strength, but the forces shaping demand are changing. The next phase will not be defined by headline launches or speculative momentum. Instead, it will be driven by where long-term capital is flowing, how people move around cities, a»»»
OPEC+ is holding back on oil production amid Venezuela shock: Why?
Dubai: OPEC+ has decided not to increase oil production for now, opting to keep output unchanged through the first three months of the year. The group is taking a cautious approach as it watches political developments in Venezuela, even though global oil supplies are already more than sufficient to»»»
Dan Bongino exits post as deputy director of the FBI - UPI.com
Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Dan Bongino (pictured next to Attorney General Pam Bondi) speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, DC on December 4. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Former New York »»»
Venezuela names acting president
Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of interim president after Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped by US forces from Caracas and flown to New York to face criminal charges. In a Saturday ruling, the court’s Constitutional Chamber said Rodriguez would assume »»»
Climate extremists claim responsibility for blackout affecting 50,000 households
A group of self-described climate activists has claimed responsibility for a massive power outage that hit five districts in southwestern Berlin, saying the action targeted the fossil fuel industry and “the rich.” Up to 50,000 households and 2,200 commercial entities were affected by the blackout i»»»
Delcy Rodriguez: Meet the 'Iron Lady of Caracas' now running Venezuela
In a seismic shift for Latin America's most volatile nation, Delcy Rodríguez has stepped into Venezuela's acting presidency following a bold US special forces operation that toppled longtime strongman Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026. The 57-year-old firebrand, a key architect of Venezuela's socia»»»
Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Despite having little interest in football, Steve Coogan is starring in a new film about former Manchester United hero Roy Keane - and reveals he was with Keane's teammate David Beckham the night he met Victoria. Steve Coogan is up front about not caring who plays up front. He is not a football fan»»»
India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?
India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. IndiGo and Air India, which together hold over 90% of the market, have ordered nearly 1,500 planes over the next decade, highlighting soaring passenger demand. This expansion hinges on Boeing and Airbus, which together supply 86% of the »»»
BCR Lists Second €500M Eurobond on Bucharest Stock Exchange
Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) listed on December 23 a new Eurobond issue on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), worth EUR 500 million. The bonds were listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BCR31E and have a maturity of 6 years. This is BCR’s second bond is»»»
BVB: 2025 confirms that Romania's capital market has entered a new stage of maturity
According to the president of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Radu Hanga, Romania's capital market has entered a new stage of maturity in 2025, recording healthy growth supported by liquidity, a broader investor base and listed companies."2025 confirms that Romania's capital market has entered »»»
The French university where spies go for training
University professor Xavier Crettiez admits that he doesn't know the real names of many of the students on his course. This is a highly unusual state of affairs in the world of academia, but Prof Crettiez's work is far from standard. Instead, he helps train France's spies. "I rarely know the intell»»»
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces take control of territory from separatists - UPI.com
People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on December 30. File Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Saudi-backed government forces have reclaimed oil-rich territory from United Arab Emirates-supported, armed separatists in Yemen. The Souther»»»
PwC: Deficit reduction target will only be achieved through firmness in managing public resources
The target of reducing the budget deficit will only be achieved through firm management of public resources and more efficient revenue collection, draw the attention of PwC Romania representatives."At the end of a difficult year, with many political turmoil, macroeconomic volatility and tax increas»»»
South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma
Yoon Ga-eun was not a name many would have recognised in South Korea. That is until her movie about a teenager who is a survivor of sexual violence became a dark-horse hit. "It hasn't really sunk in yet," indie filmmaker Ms Yoon told BBC Korean at a studio in Seoul in late November. "Now I just fee»»»
Ex-Trump staffer hints at US plans to annex Greenland
A former US administration official and the wife of a senior aide to President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington will “soon” take over Greenland in a cryptic social media post. In a post on X on Saturday, Katie Miller shared a map of Greenland overlaid with the American flag and captioned »»»
New York mayor calls Maduro arrest "act of war"
NEW YORK, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the move as an "act of war and a violation of US federal and international laws." CNN reported late Saturday that Mamdani spoke by phone with President »»»
What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
The prime minister's very notable tilt on the UK's ties to the European Union post-Brexit on Saturday was designed to send a message to business, to Brussels and to other European capitals, as well as his backbenchers. Closer post-Brexit economic relations are now expected to be looked at as part o»»»
ICBF partners with CIGI to provide professional career guidance
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards empowering students, fresh graduates, and job seekers within the Indian community in Qatar, the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) has launched ICBF Career Connect in association with CIGI, a professional career guidance initiative aimed»»»
Hassad Food hosts Dreama Centre children in Hassad Buds Training Programme
Tribune News Network Doha The Orphan Care Centre ‘Dreama,’ one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, announced that Hassad Food Company hosted children from the centre as part of the ‘Hassad Buds Training Programme.’ The initiative aims to empower and prepare the ch»»»
Over 1.5 mn people in Pakistan benefit from QC’s projects in 2025
Tribune News Network Doha With the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) implemented around 1,773 projects across Pakistan in 2025, including in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting nearly 1,554,957 people. The projects spanned a wide range of areas, including »»»
Qatari Security Force officers get training ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the preparations for the participation of the Qatari Security Force in securing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Snow Environment and Ski Operations Training Course - conducted in cooperation with the Italian Gendarmerie (Carabinieri) - has conc»»»
Aga Khan Network to invest €100 million in Syrian development projects (2026–2027)
Damascus, Jan. 4 (SANA) The Aga Khan Development Network continues its activities in Syria through service and development projects that place sustainable development at the heart of its strategy. The total value of its projects in Syria over the past 25 years exceeded $320 million, including $36 m»»»
Arab Center to announce results of Arab Opinion Index on Tuesday
Doha: The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the main findings of the ninth Arab Opinion Index (AOI) at a press conference to be held at the Center in Doha on Tuesday. With the release of these results, the Center marks more than fourteen years of regularly tracking public op»»»
Trump says U.S. needs Greenland 'for defense' - UPI.com
1 of 2 | In an interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the United States "needs" to annex or buy Greenland for defense, as well as the benefit of people who live in the self-governing territory. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- President Don»»»
RT captures aftermath of US raid on Venezuela (VIDEOS)
US special forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a daring overnight operation early Saturday morning. Senior RT correspondent Murad Gazdiev was in Caracas when the first bombs dropped, capturing exclusive footage of the city’s paralysis. In exclusive footage and repor»»»
At least 30 killed in attack on Nigeria village
Armed men have violently stormed a village in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 30 people and looting shops, state authorities have said. The attackers emerged from a forest near the village of Kasuwan-Daji on Saturday and set fire to the local market, looted shops and kidnapped an unspecifie»»»
Managerless Chelsea dent Man City title hopes
Manchester: Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad. Tijjani Reijnders had blasted City into a deserved half-time lead, but they lost central defenders Josko Gvardiol »»»
Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
For many, this weekend marks the final pause of the Christmas break - a moment when most are still officially off work, but mentally edging closer to what comes next. After weeks of late nights, family time and a slower pace, the shift back to routine can bring a mix of reluctance, anxiety and low »»»
Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96 as King leads tributes
King Charles has led tributes to Anne Frank's step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss who has died aged 96. Mrs Schloss was the co-founder and honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust, which Queen Camilla is Patron of. In the 1940s, Mrs Schloss and her family were chased from their home in»»»
Rubio on Venezuela: U.S. troops off shore are leverage, election talk is premature - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pictured during a Saturday press conference at Mar-a-Lago, said on discussing an election in Venezuela is premature because more pressing priorities in the country need to be addressed first. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Secretary of St»»»
Palestinian Endowments Ministry says 27 incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque last month
Ramallah: The Palestinian ministry of Religious and Endowments Affairs revealed that Israeli occupation forces and settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem 27 times during December, while preventing the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron on 92 occasions. In a report issued on Sunda»»»
This slow cooker braised beef gave me back a piece of myself
Nearly 11 years ago, when my husband and I returned home from the hospital with our baby in tow, a few things became clear almost immediately: Our son hated the baby carrier, slept only on another person (mostly me) at a 45-degree angle, and was always awake from 1 to 4am. Add my lifelong inability»»»
Algeria’s Condor enters Egyptian market, plans local manufacturing
Algeria’s Condor Group has officially launched its brand in the Egyptian market, marking a new phase in its regional expansion strategy focused on investment, partnerships, and local manufacturing, rather than exports alone. The announcement was made during a high-level event attended by Algerian p»»»
Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's once-powerful first lady?
When US forces conducted a night raid on the Venezuelan capital Caracas, they didn't just drag President Nicolás Maduro from his compound and put him on a boat to New York - they took his wife too. Cilia Flores, 69, has long been seen as one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela, a political op»»»
Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?
Many of those who tuned in to US President Donald Trump's news conference on Saturday were probably hoping to hear dramatic details of how US forces seized Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, in a pre-dawn raid. But arguably a more surprising moment came when Trump announced that now that Maduro wa»»»
Indian-origin woman found dead in Columbia
A 27-year-old woman of Indian origin was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment in Columbia, US. Her ex, who had reported her missing on Jan 2, reportedly flew to India the same day, reports Fox 5. When he made the report 26-year-old Arjun Sharma said he had last seen her on Dec 31 at his flat.»»»
From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps
The US says its military operation to capture Venezuela's president took months of planning, but when Donald Trump gave the order to launch, "Operation Absolute Resolve" only lasted about 150 minutes. The surprise early-morning attack on Saturday marked an unprecedented event in modern politics and»»»
Yemen gov't forces retake Hadramout
ADEN, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Yemeni government forces have regained control of the strategic governorate of Hadramout in a military operation backed by the Saudi-led forces to restore legitimacy in Yemen, announced Hadramout Governor Salem Al-Khanabshi on Sunday.In a press statement upon arrival at Seiyun»»»
Time Not on US's Side in Venezuela, Former Chavez Advisor Says
“The message” the US hoped to send to regional leaders through its brazen attack on Venezuela and its kidnapping of President Maduro is that Washington “calls the shots…and that if you do not obey, we will apply the Monroe Doctrine,” Professor Heinz Dietrich told Sputnik. To China, which buys 80% o»»»
Prime Living Developments targets EGP 500m investments in 2026 expansion plan
Prime Living Developments has announced an expansion strategy for 2026, targeting investments exceeding EGP 500m through the development of a portfolio of residential projects across several key locations, including New Heliopolis, New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, Hadayek October, and Obour City. The plan »»»
Mohamed El-Gawsaky named head of Egypt’s investment authority for one-year term
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has appointed Mohamed El-Gawsaky as the executive director of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) for a one-year term, according to a government statement. The appointment is part of state efforts to enhance the investment climate and s»»»
AEMP plans operational expansion, new branch openings in 2026
AE Media Production (AEMP) reported a strong increase in business activity during 2025, with the company doubling its volume compared to the previous year, according to statements by its management. Abdelrahman Essam, Chief Executive Officer of AEMP, said the company expanded its operations in 2025»»»
Transport Minister inspects progress on Cairo Metro Line 4 phase one
Kamel Al-Wazir, Minister of Transport and Minister of Industry and Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, conducted an inspection tour of phase one of Cairo Metro Line 4, as part of the government’s ongoing monitoring of national transport projects in line with directives from President »»»
Chopin Airport ends strong year with 24 mln passengers
Warsaw’s Chopin Airport handled more than 24 million passengers in 2025, marking the best year in its history and nearly 3 million more travelers than in 2024, according to Polskie Porty Lotnicze (PPL). The strong growth confirms the airport’s role as Poland’s main aviation hub, with passenger traf»»»
Iranians to Receive Monthly Payment Amid Economic Woes, Protests
Iranian authorities on Sunday announced they will give a monthly allowance to every citizen in the country to alleviate economic pressure, after a week of protests. "Individuals can receive an amount equivalent to one million Tomans (approximately $7) per person per month, which is credited to thei»»»
Rubio Says US Won’t Govern Venezuela but Will Press for Changes Through Oil Blockade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing "oil quarantine" on the country, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the US would be running Venezuela f»»»
Gonzalo Garcia hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Betis without Mbappe
Madrid: Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail. Spanish striker Garcia, filling in for the injured Kylian Mbappe, opened the scoring after 20 minutes and then volleyed home a superb second early in the seco»»»