Qatar and Kuwait warn against contaminated Nestle infant formula
Among the authorities that have warned people against the consumption of popular infant formula by Nestle is Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health and Kuwait’s Public Authority for Food and Nutrition. Sharing the batch numbers and details of the suspected contaminated formula on X, the authorities call»»»
France, allies coordinate response to the United States threats to seize Greenland
France is working with its partners to develop a response plan should the United States carry out its threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday. Barrot stated that the matter would be raised for discussion during his meeting with t»»»
Electricity, petroleum ministers review preparations to meet higher summer energy demand
Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held a meeting on Wednesday to review and assess the action plan as part of ongoing preparations to meet the expected increase in energy demand next summer, amid higher consum»»»
Five-year CDS fall to lowest level since 2020: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance announced that Egypt’s five-year credit default swap (CDS) prices fell below 270 basis points on 6 January, marking their lowest level since 2020. At the same time, the cost and yields of international bonds declined sharply by between 300 and 400 basis points compared to th»»»
Public Enterprises Ministry, Future of Egypt discuss boosting industry cooperation
Minister of Public Enterprises Sector Mohamed Shimi received Head of Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development Bahaa El-Ghannam, at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and advance strategic partnerships in support of the state’s susta»»»
Open-air market strike begins across Greece
An open-ended strike by producers and vendors at Greece’s open-air markets began Wednesday, as demonstrators gathered in central Athens outside the Ministry of Development and Finance. The protest at Syntagma Square marked the start of continuing labor action by market professionals, who say rising»»»
Saudi authority warns against Nestle infant formula due to toxin risk
Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning on social media against the consumption of Nestle’s infant formula, including NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA). There is, it says on X, potential contamination with cereulide toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria. The authorit»»»
RACA, RNSR explore prospects for cooperation in social responsibility
Doha, Qatar: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) and the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR) have discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the areas of institutional social responsibility and charitable work. Both sides also explored opportunities for for»»»
Two girls injured after ride collapses in Tabuk park
Dubai: A swing ride collapsed at an amusement park in the Saudi city of Tabuk after falling from a low height while several visitors were present at the site, prompting fear and confusion among families and onlookers. Video footage shared widely on social media captured the moment the ride struck t»»»
Clashes erupted between Palestinian youths and IOF in West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupted between Palestinian youths and IOF in West Bank: reports 07-01-2026 19:56 PM Latest News Urgent News Clashes erupted betwee»»»
UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'
The UN human rights office has issued a report detailing what it calls Israel's "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and said the situation has "drastically deteriorated" over the past three years. Israeli laws, policies and practices w»»»
Palestinian President, Chinese Envoy to Middle East discuss latest developments of Palestinian issue
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met on Wednesday with the Chinese Special Envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and the latest developments of the Palestinian issue. During the meeting, the Palestinian President stressed the importance of cons»»»
Opinion | Venezuela Didn’t Cause the Fear… It Exposed It!
When a major event erupts at a given moment, and distant corners of the world begin to tremble, the real source of anxiety is rarely the event itself, but rather the way it is read and interpreted. What has recently unfolded in Venezuela is unsettling, not because it happened in Latin America, but »»»
Elham Shahin: Art is not luxury; it is moral position
Throughout her distinguished career, Elham Shahin has remained one of the most influential voices in Arab cinema and television—not through constant visibility or seasonal appearances, but through a sustained commitment to provoking thought and unsettling complacency. At a time when silence often f»»»
Opinion | “The Grand Bargain” Between Trump and Netanyahu
Behind closed doors at the Mar-a-Lago resort, history appears to be rewritten through deals whose details remain undisclosed, yet whose reverberations are already echoing from the alleys of Gaza to the protest-filled streets of Tehran. The meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu was far»»»
Opinion | Beyond Trump and Venezuela: When Power Tests the Limits of International Law
The decision by the U.S. administration, under President Donald Trump, to pursue legal measures against Venezuela’s president has once again reignited debate over the limits of power within the international system and the delicate line separating accountability from respect for state sovereignty. »»»
Egypt warns of measures to protect water security against unilateral Nile actions
Egypt will take all measures guaranteed under international law to protect the existential interests of its people and rejects unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin, the country’s foreign and irrigation ministers said on Wednesday. Following a meeting to coordinate regional and international»»»
Egyptian, Omani foreign ministers back political settlements in Yemen and Sudan
Egyptian and Omani foreign ministers backed political settlements in Yemen and Sudan on Wednesday, while calling for the immediate lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip to allow for reconstruction. In a meeting held in Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Omani Foreign Minister S»»»
UAE warns residents against fake domestic worker ads online
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has warned residents against dealing with unlicensed offices offering domestic worker recruitment services, cautioning that misleading advertisements circulating on social media platforms pose serious risks to families and househo»»»
Tunisian Embassy in Amman alerts citizens to recent amendments to Jordan’s Law on Residence and Foreigners Affairs
Tunis, Jan 7 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Amman announced the recent adoption of amendments to Jordan’s Law on Residence and Foreigners’ Affairs.The embassy pointed out in a statement on Wednesday and addressed to all Tunisian nationals visiting or...»»»
Education City reception showcases QF’s commitment to advancing contemporary sustainability practices, solutions through traditional knowledge
DOHA: “We feel at peace in (in traditional Qatari homes like Bayt Al Khater) precisely because they work with the grain of nature rather than against it. This sense of ease is not a coincidence; it is in resonance with the principle of mizan or balance – a universal law found in all wisdom traditio»»»
ICE agent kills woman allegedly trying to run him over in Minneapolis - UPI.com
Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A woman has died after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot her for allegedly trying to run an officer over during an enforcement action in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. The deadly incident occurred at East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis when prote»»»
Washington confirms seizure of Russian oil tanker for violating sanctions on Venezuela
Washington: The United States confirmed Wednesday the seizure of the Russian oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions against Venezuela. US media reports noted that the Russian tanker is now under US control and is currently being boarded by US federal law enforcement perso»»»
Finance Ministry Denies Allegations that Euro-Lev Dual Circulation Will Continue After January 31, 2026
The Bulgarian Finance Ministry on Wednesday denied allegations that the month-long euro and lev dual circulation period will be prolonged beyond its statutory expiry on January 31, 2026. The Ministry's press release responded to queries prompted by claims circulating in public that such an extensio»»»
Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest
Cambodia says it has extradited to China a billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast cryptocurrency scam in which trafficked workers were lured to forced labour camps to defraud victims globally. Chen Zhi was among three Chinese nationals arrested on 6 January after a joint investigat»»»
US seizes Russian-flagged tanker and a second Venezuela-linked ship: CNN - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Education City reception showcases QF’s commitment to advancing contemporary sustainability practices and solutions through traditional knowledge
Doha, Qatar: “We feel at peace in (in traditional Qatari homes like Bayt Al Khater) precisely because they work with the grain of nature rather than against it. This sense of ease is not a coincidence; it is in resonance with the principle of mizan or balance – a universal law found in all wisdom t»»»
Europe hit by winter storm; flights, trains disrupted - UPI.com
Children play in the Royal Parc in Brussels, Belgium, Wednesday. Snowfall was expected to continue in the coming days, with cold temperatures forecast to persist across the region as winter Storm Goretti hits the Atlantic coast of Europe. Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Flights and tra»»»
Tunisian olive oil promotion day January 29 in Nairobi (CEPEX)
Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - The second edition of the promotional and networking event for Tunisian olive oil, titled “Tunisian Olive and Olive Oil Promotion Day”, will be held on January 29, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.Organised by the Export Promotion...»»»
Second round of HH the Father Amir's Equestrian Prix begins Thursday
Doha: The second round of the HH The Father Amir's Equestrian Prix will begin on Thursday at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, with the participation of more than 240 riders, as part of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026. The first day of competition will begin with a three-star class at a height of 135 »»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (January 8-10, 2025)
Doha, Qatar: This weekend promises a number of rejuvenating activities for everyone. City Speaks exhibition January 9, 2026 6pm Building 18, Katara Cultural Village The Qatar Photography Center will host the GPU Photography Exhibition 'City Speaks' in its headquarters in the Cultural Village Founda»»»
Organ donation in Thessaloniki gives new life to five patients
Vital organ donations by a 50-year-old man treated in the intensive care unit of a Thessaloniki hospital have given new life to five recipients, with procedures completed on Tuesday. After doctors at Thessaloniki’s Papageorgiou Hospital confirmed the man’s brain death, his family consented to organ»»»
16-year-old charged with intentional homicide over fatal beating in Serres
A public prosecutor has filed charges of intentional homicide against a 16-year-old boy arrested for the fatal beating of a 17-year-old in the northern city of Serres earlier this week. The suspect, who has admitted responsibility for the assault, appeared before an investigating magistrate on Wedn»»»
Thessaloniki man gets suspended sentence for dog walks with car
A 67-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term after being found guilty of animal abuse for taking his dog for walks while driving. The Thessaloniki Misdemeanor Court of First Instance imposed the sentence without recognizing mitigating factors, setting a d»»»
Rubio Outlines US' Three-Step Plan on Venezuela
WASHINGTON (RIA Novosti) - The United States has developed a plan on Venezuela's future which consists of three stages such as country's stabilization, the recovery of economy, and a political transition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday. "Step one is the stabilization of the cou»»»
Two EV charging stations installed at La Goulette and Zarzis Ports (OMMP)
Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - The Office of Merchant Marine and Ports (OMMP) has installed two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the ports of La Goulette and Zarzis, each with a capacity of 22 kW, in coordination with the National Agency for Energy...»»»
US Navy seizes Russian oil tanker: Moscow
Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Transport announced Wednesday that US naval forces boarded the Russian oil tanker Marinera in international waters outside the territorial waters of any country, noting that contact with the tanker has been lost. The ministry said in a press release carried by Russia»»»
First person charged under new crossing law
A teenager believed to be the first person to be charged with endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK without valid entry clearance said he was "forced to do so". Aman Naseri, 18, is accused of piloting a small boat with 46 people on board during the first Channel crossing of the year on»»»
Fisheries trade balance in surplus of TND 225 million by end-November 2025 (ONAGRI)
Tunis, Jan 7 (TAP) - Fisheries trade balance registered a surplus of TND 225 million by the end of November 2025, down by 37.7% compared with TND 361.1 million over the same period in 2024, according to data published on Wednesday by the National...»»»
18-year-old Emirati makes history on Antarctica’s highest peak
Antartica: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has achieved a historic milestone for the Arab world after reaching the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on Tuesday, 6th January 2026. Standing at 4,892 metres, the ascent makes Al Awadhi the youngest and first Arab »»»
Deadly Clashes in Syria’s Aleppo Deepen Rift Between Govt, Kurdish Forces
Fierce fighting in Syria's northern city of Aleppo between government forces and Kurdish fighters killed at least four people on Wednesday and drove thousands of civilians from their homes, with Washington reported to be mediating a de-escalation. The violence, and statements trading blame over who»»»
UK PM unveils plans to deploy troops to Ukraine if peace deal is reached with Russia
London: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed Wednesday that British military plans are currently being prepared to determine the number of forces that would be deployed to Ukraine, should a peace agreement with Russia be reached. Speaking before the UK Parliament, Starmer affirmed that he wo»»»
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»»»
18-year-old Emirati makes history on Antarctica’s highest peak
Antartica: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has achieved a historic milestone for the Arab world after reaching the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on Tuesday, 6th January 2026. Standing at 4,892 metres, the ascent makes Al Awadhi the youngest and first Arab »»»
Saudi Arabia Continues to Excel, Achieves Second-Highest Growth Rate in Tonnage in G20
Saudi Arabia marked a significant milestone in the maritime transport sector in 2025, with its national fleet recording a 32% growth rate compared to 2024. The achievement secures Saudi Arabia the second-highest growth rate globally among G20 nations. The rapid growth reflects the continuous develo»»»
US Says It Needs to Control Venezuelan Oil Sales Indefinitely to Drive Change
The United States needs to control Venezuela's oil sales and revenue indefinitely to drive the changes it wants to see in the country, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday. The comments reflect the importance of the South American country's crude oil reserves to President Donald Trump's »»»
Education Ministry issues first official identification card for licensed private tutoring teachers
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to regulate the private tutoring sector and enhance the quality of educational services provided to students, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the issuance of the first official identification card for licensed private tutoring»»»
US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says
The US will control sales of sanctioned Venezuelan oil "indefinitely" as it prepares to roll back restrictions on the country's crude in global markets, the White House said. Officials said sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled»»»
Mexico is 'major provider' of oil to Cuba: Mexican president
Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday her country had become a "major provider" of oil to Cuba as the island's traditional supplier Venezuela has struggled under US sanctions. "Clearly Mexico has become a major provider" of oil to Cuba, which relies on cut-price supplies f»»»
Berlin power outage highlights German vulnerability to sabotage
Power is being restored to the last homes hit by a five-day blackout in Germany's snow-covered capital, Berlin. The outage was caused by a suspected arson attack and came as temperatures dipped below freezing. It is reportedly the longest blackout in the capital's post-war history. A far-left milit»»»