The BBC has instructed staff to avoid describing the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a “kidnapping” and to use less loaded alternatives such as “seized,” according to a leaked internal memo shared online by British journalist and Guardian columnist Owen Jones. Maduro was appr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Dr. Najat Al-Yafei stated that the department’s participation in the Kids Healthy Village event, organised by the Corporate Communications Directorate of the Primary Health Care Corporation, came for the second consecutive»»»

Doha, Qatar: The hour and hour programme organised the ‘Tourist Destinations’ activity as part of the Qatar Heritage Festival. This was supported by Qatar Museums, Ain Mohammed Village, and in cooperation with the Youth Apparatus of Al Sailiya Sports Club. The activity was held in the historic Ain »»»

As Bollywood spy drama 'Dhurandhar' sets the box-office on fire with its Rs10 billion-plus collection, production house Yash Raj Films took to their social media to laud its maverick director Aditya Dhar and his convictions. "Dhurandhar is not a film ... It's a milestone moment in Indian cinema tha»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting humanitarian and healthcare initiatives in the State of Qatar, Investment House announced the provision of financial support to Qatar Cancer Society (QCS ), in its capacity as the founder of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Qatar, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, successfully conducted a highly engaging and impactful workshop titled “Inside Your Child’s World, A Parent’s Path to Connection” recently at the ICBF Kanjani Hall. The session was led by Geor»»»

Doha, Qatar: With an aim of strengthening professional competencies, staff well-being, student safety, national identity awareness, and digital readiness among teachers, MES Indian School, Doha, organised a three-day Teachers’ Orientation Programme recently. The session on the first day focused on »»»

Visiting U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said on X that he met in Naqoura in south Lebanon with UNIFIL peacekeepers who are "carrying out their mandated tasks under increasingly difficult and dangerous conditions". "Their daily work to support regional security»»»

Australia’s south sweltered through a brutal heatwave on Wednesday that delivered temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities, triggering health warnings, straining power grids ​and causing bushfires to flare. Meteorologists said the conditions were at their worst »»»

Western Europe braced for more snow and ice on Wednesday, with the first named storm of the year hitting the continent's Atlantic coast. More flights were cancelled, train ​services disrupted and roads blocked as storm Goretti advanced across the region. Heavy snow hit the Paris region as daylight »»»

An employee at Japan's nuclear safety agency lost his work phone containing sensitive information during a personal trip to China, Japanese media report. The phone contained contact details of staff involved in confidential nuclear security work at the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA). The agency»»»

Doha, Qatar: As a reward for academic excellence and commitment to Islamic values, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, organised an Umrah trip for 42 high-achieving scholarship students. The week-long spiritual and educational j»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the second day in a row, falconers failed to catch pigeons in the Haddad Al-Tahadi Championship, part of the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026). The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and is supported by the »»»

Manila: The Philippines trails regional peers in foreign direct investment, posting $5.5 billion net inflows from January to September 2025 — dwarfed by Vietnam's $28.5 billion over the same period. Manila seeks to reverse this. Philippine legislators passed Republic Act No. 12252, which was signed»»»

Doha: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to hold the concert “Mozart y Mambo” with Sarah Willis on January 9 and 10 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The concert reflects QPO’s commitment to cultural exchange and in diversifying its program. It will take the audience on a journ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Women’s Branch of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has officially concluded the second edition of its Prophetic Sunnah campaign, titled “Baida Min Wahissama” for the year 2025. This initiative sought to elevate the status »»»

Doha: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has issued a Procedural Directive governing the disciplined use of artificial intelligence tools, which litigants and their legal representatives are required to comply with when appearing and pleading before the Court and t»»»

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»»»

On Jan. 7, 2015, Islamist terrorists stormed the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 members of the satirical publication's staff. French President Francois Hollande described it as "an act of exceptional barbarism." 1 of 5 | French people rally at one of Paris' main squares in a display of s»»»

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, chaired by President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to review the latest security and military developments in the southern governorates, The meeting was attended by members Sultan Al-Aradah, Tariq Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mahram»»»

Doha, Qatar: The winners of the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026 said the award has strengthened their scientific journeys and inspired them to sustain excellence while giving back to society. They shared their personal experiences and aspirations with The Peninsula on the sidelines of the win»»»

Industrial producer prices were 2.7% lower on average in November 2025 than one year earlier. Domestic output prices fell by 1.8% and non-domestic ones by 3.1% compared to November in the previous year. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices rose by 0.3% and non-domestic output pric»»»

The deficit was EUR 121 million, the balance decreased by EUR 765 million, year-on-year. The volume of export decreased by 8.6% compared to the same period of the previous year, that of import grew by 3.8%. The seasonally and working-day adjusted volume of export increased by 0.1% compared to Octob»»»

Iran faces a new round of protests challenging the country's theocracy, but it seems like the only thing people there want to talk about is half a world away: Venezuela. Since the US military seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran, over the weekend, Iranian state medi»»»

​Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary's media outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday, naming the defendant as ‌Ali Ardestani. Entangled ‌in a ‌decades-long ⁠shadow ​war ‌with Israel, Iran has executed many people it has accused of having links with Israel's intelligen»»»

The administration of US President Donald Trump is demanding that Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, adopt a series of pro-American measures and then expects her to be removed once she complies, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources. Rodriguez, a former vice president and staunch al»»»

Damascus, Jan. 7 (SANA) Syria has officially launched the al-Madina Food City raw sugar refinery in Hassia Industrial City, the country’s largest facility of its kind, the Ministry of Economy and Industry reported on its Telegram channel. The refinery has a production capacity of 3,000 tons per day»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar will host the 38th meeting of the General Secretariat for Centers of Documents and Studies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries today. The meeting will discuss the development of documentary work and the integration of efforts aimed at preserving the histo»»»

Beijing banned two Taiwanese ministers from entering ​China for alleged separatist activities related to "Taiwan independence" on Wednesday, prompting an angry response from Taipei, which said it would not bow to "threats and intimidation." The office described Taiwanese Interior Minister Liu Shyh-»»»

Dubai: A bid to project bravery and responsibility ended in arrest after a youth in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district allegedly staged a road accident to impress the family of a woman he was in a relationship with, police said. The first accused, Ranjith Rajan ( 24), a native of Mammoodu near Konni,»»»

Surya Roshni Limited, one of India’s most trusted names in lighting, wires & cables, professional lighting, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks & steel pipes, will participate in Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, taking place from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai »»»

Dubai: Dubai drivers heading to Spinneys and Waitrose now get two hours of free parking at six key locations, thanks to a new management deal with Parkin Company. The agreement puts Parkin in charge of operations at these busy retail sites, using automated tech to cut congestion and keep spaces tur»»»

Manila: Amid the corruption horror that shows Filipino taxpayers' billions looted (via flood control scams, pork barrel ghosts, judicial acquittals), a dramatic reversal electrifies Philippine infrastructure: private sector cash tsunami now pours into public projects. Propped up by latest tweaks in»»»

The US has deployed 14 C-17 Globemaster transport planes and two heavily armed AC-130J Ghostrider helicopters to airbases in the UK, although the British Ministry of Defense declined to comment on this information, according to The Times. "A fleet of at least 14 C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been ​made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a role in mediating Seoul's efforts to engage North Korea. Lee, who held talks with Xi this week, said the Chinese lea»»»

Standard Chartered Global Research said on Tuesday it believes the recent fiscal deficits in Saudi Arabia have not been a setback, but rather a catalyst of structural macroeconomic transformation. In its latest Global Focus report, SC Global Research expects Saudi policy makers to continue their ef»»»

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The disbursement of the first pensions in euros has officially started today across Bulgaria. Pensioners can check the exact amount either online through the National Social Security Institute’s digital portal or in person at its local offices. To ensure the smooth handling of the currency change, »»»

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Bulgaria observes Ivanovden, or St. John’s Day, on January 7, one of the country’s significant traditional holidays marking the feast of St. John the Baptist. Celebrated widely across the nation, Ivanovden combines religious reverence, folkloric customs, and communal gatherings, reflecting Bulgaria»»»

The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Less than a week after adding seven countries to the list of nations subject to visa bonds, bringing the total to 13, the S»»»

Dubai: Global girl group Katseye, one of the most prominent acts currently dominating international charts, is facing renewed backlash online following the release of the visualizer for their track “internet girl.” The controversy centres on the group’s apparent use of artificial intelligence (AI) »»»

Dubai: Nearly Dh300 billion in economic output and more than 110,000 skilled jobs by 2045. That is the scale of ambition behind Abu Dhabi’s cluster-led investment strategy, which is reshaping how the emirate thinks about growth, jobs and long-term competitiveness. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms – New Beginning plans to submit to the National Assembly a bill on maximum price markups. The aim of the proposed legislation is to tighten control over the prices and markups of essential products until the end of 2026, in connection with the ongoing transition»»»

Saudi Arabia has successfully completed its first foray into international debt markets for 2026, issuing $11.5 billion in US dollar-denominated sovereign bonds. This move not only met financing needs but also became a global financial vote of confidence in the strength of the Kingdom’s economy. Th»»»

Dubai: The DOTr-MRT-3 issued an apology on Tuesday following a surge of passenger congestion that left commuters stranded in unsafe conditions during the morning rush hour. The apology comes after a video circulated on social media showing heavy overcrowding at a station platform around 7.25am on 5»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has once again secured its place among the world’s top 20 countries for healthcare, according to the latest Health Care Index 2026 released by Numbeo, a crowdsourced global resource for quality of life data. The rankings show that Qatar remains in 18th position in 2026, maintaini»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his greetings to Orthodox Christians in the UAE and around the world on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas. “I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the UAE and around the world. May»»»

On the first working day of 2026, January 5, Bulgarians exchanged around 3.5 million leva for euros, marking continued progress in the country’s currency transition. Between January 1 and 5, authorities conducted over 4,000 inspections through the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Prot»»»

On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Thirty-seven members of the European Parliament demanded that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Ka»»»