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...»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
Cold weather with rainfall expected Wednesday night
Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - Cold conditions are expected Wednesday night. Skies will be at times heavily overcast in the North, with rainfall that may be temporarily thundery and occasionally heavy over the northern coastal regions. In the rest of the...»»»
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»»»
Speaker of CNRD meets head of Tunisia–Korea Parliamentary Friendship Group
Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) – Speaker of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD), Imed Derbali, met on Wednesday with Head of the Korea–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group, Jong-bae Lee and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of...»»»
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»»»
Parliamentary group holds working session with Korea–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Group delegation
Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP) - A working session was held on Wednesday at the Bardo Palace, attended by members of the Parliamentary Cooperation Group with Asian Countries, along with members of the Tunisia–Republic of Korea Parliamentary Friendship Group...»»»
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»»»
US says it will discuss Greenland ownership with Denmark next week
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced he will hold talks with Denmark next week amid concerns over America's desire to acquire the Danish territory of Greenland. Marco Rubio's statement to reporters following a closed-door briefing with US senators comes a day after the White House said U»»»
Judge cancels Wednesday hearing in Uvalde officer trial over witness testimony - UPI.com
Mourners gather at a memorial of flowers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 29, 2022. File Photo by Jon Farina/UPI | License Photo Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A judge canceled Wednesday's hearing in the case of a former Uvalde officer after defense attorneys alleged a witness changed their testi»»»
Zelenskiy Seeks New Trump Meeting as Peace Negotiators Tackle Land Issue
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking a new meeting with US President Donald Trump as their officials revisited the two most problematic issues in peace talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Kyiv is under US pressure to secure peace quickly but wants security guarantees from a»»»
US Needs to Control Venezuelan Oil Sales, Revenue to Drive Change, Says Energy Secretary
The United States needs to control Venezuela's oil sales and revenue to drive the changes it wants to see in the country, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday. Wright said he was speaking to US oil companies to learn what conditions would enable them to enter the South American country a»»»
'No foreign agent governs Venezuela,' interim president asserts - UPI.com
“The government of Venezuela governs our country, no one else. There is no foreign agent governing Venezuela,” interim President Darcy Rodríguez said during a public event Wednesday. Photo by Rayner Pena/EPA Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez asserted that no "foreign age»»»
Aidrous Al-Zubaidi Expelled from Yemen's PLC for Committing 'High Treason'
Head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidrous Al-Zubaidi has been expelled from Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) for high treason, announced PLC Chairman Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi on Wednesday. In a decree, Al-Alimi referred Al-Zubaidi to the general prosecutor for committing high »»»
Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy soldiers, stationed at the newly established occupation site in Aitaroun, South Lebanon, fire mortar shells at nearby areas in the border town - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar reporter: Zionist artillery bunkers in Beit Hillel target the vicinity of a house in Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon, with 155mm shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Zionist artillery bunkers in Beit Hillel target the vicinity of a house in Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon, with 155»»»
Syrian-Saudi talks on funding service and development projects
Damascus, Jan. 7 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barniyeh discussed on Wednesday with a delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development, currently visiting Syria and headed by the Fund’s CEO, Sultan bin Abdul Rahman Al-Murshid, ways to finance a number of priority projects for the Syria»»»
Egypt, Oman hold talks on bilateral ties, regional issues
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, Wednesday, discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties across various fields, in addition to exchanging assessments on regional issues of mutual concern. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»
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 »»»
Presidential Adviser to Asharq Al-Awsat: Security Stable in Yemen’s Aden
Security in Yemen’s interim capital, Aden, was stable on Wednesday, a senior official said, after security forces moved swiftly to deploy across the city and secure key government institutions. Jaber Mohammed, a presidential adviser and director of the office of Presidential Leadership Council memb»»»
US demanding Venezuela cut ties with Russia and China – ABC
The US has demanded that Venezuela cut economic ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba if it wants to pump more oil, ABC News reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the White House’s plan. US commandos abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during »»»
Ministry warns against specific batches of Nestle infant milk
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) issued a public warning on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, advising consumers in Qatar not to use or consume specific batches of infant milk products marketed under the Nestle brand. In a post on X, the ministry said the warning relates to selected batc»»»
Turkish transport minister reveals black box damage in Libyan chief of staff crashed aircraft
Ankara: The preliminary investigations into the crash of the aircraft carrying Libyan Chief of Staff General Mohammed Al Haddad revealed damage to the black box and cockpit voice recorder, said Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu on Wednesday. Uraloglu clarified that the damage to the re»»»