The operation signals we have entered a new global conflict, Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin stated, declaring "international law does not exist" and will be rewritten by the victors among great powers. He framed the Ukrainian conflict as Russia's ticket to the club of great powers."If we have »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of his office, following the resignation of top aide Andriy Yermak over a corruption scandal. Budanov, credited with daring operations against Russia, will focus on security, defence and di»»»

Ukraine hosted security advisers from around 15 countries in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss a US-brokered peace plan. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the negotiations were approaching an agreement, despite unresolved territorial disputes and Russian reports of setbacks. Read our liveblog to see how »»»

Japan is on course to fall behind India as the world’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, a shift that would further dilute its influence in global economic and political affairs, Kyodo News reports. International Monetary Fund projections point to the change, driven largely by the prolonged weakness o»»»

Is the US now a gangster state? That is the question Indian commentators were asking as the news broke that a US special military operation struck Caracas in the early hours of the morning on January 3. My phone started ri»»»

Japan is on course to fall behind India as the world’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, a shift that would further dilute its influence in global economic and political affairs, Kyodo News reports. International Monetary Fund projections point to the change, driven largely by the prolonged weakness o»»»

Trump claims Venezuela president Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country US president Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country, following »»»

  First, we need to understand the military capabilities of Venezuela. This country possessed CASIC HK-JM2 radar systems with a range of 500 km and JYL-1 3D radars with a range of 320 km, along with a variety of small»»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that Washington would temporarily administer Venezuela following a predawn military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro from power, though the country's vice president rejected assuming office and demanded the leader's immediate release. »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following large-scale strikes on the South American nation, in what would mark an unprecedented military operation against a sitting head of state. »»»

At least seven explosions rocked Venezuela's capital Caracas in the early hours of January 3, with the government of President Nicolás Maduro accusing the United States of carrying out a "very serious military aggression" and declaring a state of emergency across the nation. »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that Washington would temporarily administer Venezuela following a predawn military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro from power, though the country's vice president rejected assuming office and demanded the leader's immediate release. »»»

US President Donald Trump said on January 3 that Washington would temporarily administer Venezuela following a predawn military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro from power, though the country's vice president rejected assuming office and demanded the leader's immediate release. »»»

At least seven explosions rocked Venezuela's capital Caracas in the early hours of January 3, with the government of President Nicolás Maduro accusing the United States of carrying out a "very serious military aggression" and declaring a state of emergency across the nation. »»»

AMMAN — The industrial sector maintained strong and accelerating performance in the third quarter of 2025, reinforcing its position as a key driver of national economic growth, the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) said on Saturday.JCI said that the sector’s contribution to overall economic growth r»»»

NEW YORK — Stock markets mostly rose on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index reaching 10,000 points for the first time.After indices smashed records in 2025, ending with double-digit annual gains, London continued the trend in early new year deals.The capita»»»

US President Donald Trump told Fox News ‍on Saturday that the ‍US was ⁠going to be "very strongly involved" in Venezuela's ​oil ‍industry in the ​wake of the operation to ​capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Here are some key facts ‍about Venezuela's oil industry. ⁠The »»»

Hours after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured in an audacious US raid, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez insisted he remains the Latin American country’s only leader. In a televised speech, Rodriguez, who is also finance and oil minister, called for calm. Rodriguez denounced Maduro's ki»»»

​US President Donald ⁠Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were ​seized in ‍an overnight operation ​on Saturday and would face American ​justice, calling it one of the most successful military operations in US history.  President Donald Trump said Sat»»»

Caracas: Venezuela's Supreme Court has directed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to take charge as the Interim President, a day after the US attacked the South American nation and "captured" President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The Constitutional Chamber, in a ruling after the attack, stated that R»»»

Yemen's Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government, said on Saturday it ⁠had retaken control of the resource-rich Yemeni province of Hadramout from UAE-backed southern separatists who seized it last month. Saudi-backed troops on Saturday retook the resource-rich Yemeni provi»»»

Iran has entered the sixth day of protests that began with shopkeepers decrying the rising cost of living, but have become increasingly political as students have joined the demonstrations. The most popular protest chants are now directed at the country’s law enforcement and leadership – FRANCE 24 »»»

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the country’s protests on Saturday, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place".  At least 10 people have been killed in the protests so far, including members of the security services, according to official figures.  Supreme »»»

A major fire erupted at Thrissur railway station in Kerala on Sunday morning, gutting over 200 two-wheelers parked at the station’s designated parking area. The blaze erupted at the two-wheeler parking area near platform no. 2, sending panic through early-morning commuters and nearby residents. Acc»»»

The chairman of the Jerusalem-based Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center has said it was the right decision to reject a request from Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky to deliver a speech at the institution. Kiev’s ambassador to Israel approached the center soon after the Ukraine conflict escalat»»»

A four-member family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district was killed in a road accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, according to a report by Onmanorama. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Jaleel (52), his mother Maimunath Kakkengal (73), his wife Thasna Thodengal (40), and»»»

Hannah Dugan resigned from the Milwaukee County Court bench on Saturday after she was convicted of a felony for interfering with federal agents inside the courthouse in April. File Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Former Milwaukee County (Wisc.) Judge Hannah Dugan resigned on Saturday fol»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that the country will be affected by unstable weather conditions from today (Sunday) until 8th January, impacting various regions. Conditions will range between dusty weather and partly cloudy skies, with chances of fog or mist formation »»»

Iranian officials on Saturday opposed President Donald Trump's threat to intervene if more protesters are killed amid civil unrest caused by the declining value of its currency. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Iranian leaders took exception to President Donald Trump's threat to int»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded its busiest days in history, with more than 324,000 passengers passing through on January 3, followed closely by 322,000 on January 4. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figures underline the scale of the post-holiday »»»

The world of work is undergoing a quiet revolution, and in the UAE, young Emiratis are at the forefront of this change. Their choices, aspirations, and expectations no longer fit neatly into the traditional mould of titles and pay cheques. Instead, they are guided by a richer set of values that ref»»»

The US has captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale strike on the South American country, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump said Venezuela's left-wing president and his wife were flown out in a military operation carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement. T»»»

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Islamic State group (IS), the UK Ministry of Defence says. The facility, identified by intelligence, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the statement said, and w»»»

As the dust settles in Caracas, Venezuelans are reacting to the news of President Nicolás Maduro's capture by the US with hope, fear, and uncertainty. People began to emerge in the streets Saturday after a night rocked by explosions in the Caracas Valley, with moods that ranged from celebration to »»»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, right, and Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores, left, are accused of narco-trafficking and related crimes in a federal indictment unsealed Saturday in the U.S. District Court for Southern New York. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA-EFE Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Venezuelan Pres»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held a phone call with Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and expressed solidarity with the people of the South American nation in the face of US aggression. The conversation took place on Saturday, shortly after US President Donald Trump »»»

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has accused recently sworn-in New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani of stoking antisemitism with his very first executive order. Shortly after being sworn in on Thursday, the staunchly democratic socialist and pro-Palestinian Muslim Mamdani, a political newcomer, revoked a»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (KUNA) - Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed "Taimoor" weapon system, capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers, said the military on Saturday.According to a press release »»»

BEIRUT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- At least three people have been injured by the Israeli occupation air strikes on Marjayoun district, south of Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry's emergency operations center said on Saturday.In a statement, the center said Israeli occupation's drones launched air raids on a »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that Kuwait is following the latest political and military developments in the sisterly country of Yemen that pose a threat to the unity of Yemeni people and undermine their security and stability.In a statement, the Ministry »»»

Stella Huang bought her first Jellycat plush toy when she lost her job during the pandemic. A school friend was a fan of the British-designed toys and told her all about them. But she only fell in love with the brand when she saw a gingerbread house plushie on the Chinese social media app RedNote. »»»

For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President's Nicolas Maduro's every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, "his pets". Then»»»

Tehran will target US forces in the Middle East if Washington tries to intervene in Iran’s handling of ongoing mass protests, the country’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, has warned. His words came after US President Donald Trump stated that America was “locked and loaded” and could go i»»»

Influenza is spreading rapidly across the United States this respiratory virus season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said most Americans are not vaccinated. File Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Influenza has caused 3,100 deaths and 81,000 hospitalizations am»»»

Multiple explosions were heard early on Saturday in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, according to media reports and footage from the scene. The blasts come amid a deepening stand-off between Venezuela and the administration of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the country’s authori»»»

Minnesota officials on Friday reported normal conditions during recent inspections of nine daycare centers featured in a viral social media video accusing their operators of committing fraud. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Nine child care centers shown in a viral video»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) has signed a financing agreement with the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) to support the 17th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi) 2026. The festival is held from January 1 to 24, 2026, at Sabkhat Marmi i»»»

QNA Doha The Legal and Judicial Studies Centre at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced the launch of its Specialised Legal Training Plan for 2026, which encompasses the general track for continuous professional development, in addition to specialised legal training programmes tailored to various»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha With the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip entering into force last October, the Palestinian issue has once again moved to the centre of international attention through intertwined humanitarian and political dimensions. While the relative calm has enabled the partial return of disp»»»

The Bataan team captured its first-ever championship, while Manila settled for runner-up honours in the 2025 SGE Cup Inter-Region Basketball Tournament, which officially opened during the Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12. Organised by SGE Events Company and Bos Geo Pares Restauran»»»