Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed US-educated banker Calixto Ortega to head the country’s main investment agency, in a move seen as an overture to US investors after Nicolas Maduro’s ouster.  Venezuela said Tuesday it would start using revenues from a US-brokered oil »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Pop icon and Roar hitmaker Katy Perry kicked off the Joy Awards 2026 night in Riyadh with full pop-star bravado, opening the ceremony in a sparkling gold blazer and a performance that left no room for subtlety. “Welcome to the Joy Awards,” she declared, as fireworks exploded i»»»

Dubai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, dressed in a zipped black jacket and perfectly styled brown hair, was the toast of the lavender carpet at the Joy Awards 2026 held in Riyadh on January 17. “I love the hospitality, the warmth, and the dignity that my fans in Saudi Arabia show me. To know my wor»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: If you thought red carpets were dramatic, wait until Hollywood, Bollywood, and Arab superstars collide on Riyadh’s lavender carpet tonight. The 6th Joy Awards is here, and Gulf News Manjusha Radhakrishnan will be there, front-row, keeping tabs on celebrity arrivals, jaw-droppi»»»

On Jan. 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges he incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 1 of 6 | Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi presides over the impeachment vote for President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Janu»»»

From TV talent shows to the pinnacle of film acclaim - could this be the year Jessie Buckley writes her name into history with an Oscar win? The actor is now a hot favourite to take home one of the major prizes in Hollywood after winning a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her portrayal »»»

Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn congratulated this Thursday the head of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Klodjan Braho and NBI Director Joni Keta on their new leadership roles, reaffirming U.S. support for SPAK’s efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics trafficking. "As Sec»»»

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is expected to announce Thursday that he won't seek re-election. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not run for re-election, a spokesperson said. Hoyer, D-Md., plans to make his»»»

Dubai: Dolphin Boy 2 splashed into cinemas with a family-friendly premiere that drew plenty of excitement, especially with Nancy Ajram in attendance. The Lebanese superstar walked the red carpet, posing for photos with fans and bringing her trademark warmth to the event. Her involvement in the film»»»