Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Food Festival returns this year with the Open Fire Food Festival, curated and presented by Steve Harvey. The two-day activation is set to bring a bold celebration of outdoor cooking and flame-grilled flavours on January 16 to 17, 2026 at the 974 Stadium Precinct»»»

Tunis, Jan 7 (TAP) - Some 1,250 companies will benefit in 2026 from the export promotion programme of the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), which will target 10 sectors, Director of Export Sectors at CEPEX Salima Hachich announced on...»»»

Manila: Mayon Volcano in Albay Province, about 550 km southeast of Manila, captivated and alarmed residents with a striking crater glow, locally known as "banaag," illuminating its summit as superheated volcanic material from emerging magma lit the night sky. Also In This Package Top 10 countries w»»»

The United States has started an operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after it evaded a partial blockade around Venezuela, multiple US media said Wednesday. US officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that has carried oil for countries such as Ve»»»

The “Third March” movement has submitted documents to the Sofia City Court seeking registration as a political party, the organization announced. In a public statement, the formation said the move was intended to continue what it described as a struggle for the country’s prosperity. At the same tim»»»

Berlin has condemned ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev over his suggestion that Chancellor Friedrich Merz could end up kidnapped like Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but failed to provide an opinion on the US action itself. The former Russian leader and deputy chair of the Security Council m»»»

The US has sent a chilling message to the whole of Latin America with its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Grayzone editor Wyatt Reed has told RT. The US military’s raid in Caracas over the past weekend marks a “restoration of a bygone era in the Western hemisphere, where might mak»»»

Property prices in Sofia are expected to continue their upward trend in 2026, even as the number of completed transactions declines, according to real estate expert Dr. Georgi Yankov. Speaking to Radio Sofia, Yankov, co-founder of Imvestia and a managing partner at a major real estate agency, noted»»»

One person was killed and another wounded in an Israeli drone strike that targeted Wednesday a car in south Lebanon, hours after a 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 targe»»»

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah on Wednesday lashed out at Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji over the latter’s latest remarks on Hezbollah. “It is clear that as a militiaman who took part in civil war against the Lebanese people, he does not differentiate between his belonging to the (Lebanese Forces’ n»»»

Tunis, January 7 (TAP) – Significant disruptions are expected on Wednesday at Paris airports due to exceptional weather conditions currently affecting Europe, particularly France, the national airline Tunisair announced.According to the airline,...»»»

Kardzhali Regional Governor Nikola Chanev said on Wednesday that he has ordered the activation of the BG-ALERT system in the municipalities of Krumovgrad and Kirkovo due to the rainfall and the situation there. Chanev was in Krumovgrad, where he familiarized himself with the conditions in the town.»»»

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»»»

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two, according to a government tender. The tender, which seeks bids from developers, would clear the way to begin construction of the E1 pr»»»

Aleppo, Jan. 7 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced on Wednesday that the army has not launched any advance operations toward areas controlled by the SDF organization and continues to ensure the safe evacuation of residents from Aleppo‘s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neigh»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank announced extended Saturday working hours at its cash desks throughout January, citing increased demand related to Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026. The additional working days are scheduled for January 10, 17, 24, and 31, all Saturdays, and will app»»»

Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject an "inferior" updated bid from Paramount Skydance to buy the company. It is the second time in less than a month the Warner Bros board has urged its shareholders to say no to the Paramount offer, after announcing on 5 December that Netflix w»»»

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 »»»

Doha: The Qatar Kite Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated winter events, is set to return to Doha in January 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing together internationally renowned kite flyers alongside a wide range of family-friendly activities. According to the Qatar Kite Festival webs»»»

During an award ceremony at the presidential administration on Wednesday, President Rumen Radev said that traditions and the connection between generations are the enduring strength of the Bulgarian navy. Radev awarded Brigade Admiral (ret.) Ivan Yordanov for raising the prestige of the Armed Force»»»

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»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic expansion works along Al Warqa’a 1 Street, covering approximately 7 kilometres in both directions between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road. As part of the project, four roundabouts were converted into signalised in»»»

An Israeli drone targeted Wednesday a car in Jwayya in south Lebanon, hours after a 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 targets from both the Iran-backed Lebanese militant »»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's greenhouse gas emission cuts slowed sharply in 2025 as the North Sea experienced its warmest year on record, piling pressure Wednesday on the government to boost climate protection efforts. Emissions in Europe's largest economy fell by just 1.5 percent from the previou»»»