Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»

Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»

Manila: Civilian government employees are starting the year with higher pay, as salary increases under the government’s updated compensation program have officially taken effect, retroactive to January 1, 2026. Also Read: Philippines: 133% rise in allowances for soldiers, salary increase for civili»»»

Dubai: A 13-year-old Indian expat boy from Kerala has become the proud owner of one kilogram of gold after winning the mega raffle of Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2025–26. Aniketh R Nair, an eighth-grade student from Sharjah, received his prize worth over hal»»»

CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organisation said Monday that dozens of prisoners were released over the weekend, as the US continues to pressure the acting government to free hundreds of dissidents jailed during the administration of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Also Read:»»»

A landmark social media addiction trial in which top tech executives are expected to testify begins on Tuesday in California. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM, alleges the design of the platforms' algorithms left her addicted to social media and negatively affected »»»

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Monday that any attack on the group’s backer Tehran would also be an attack on the group and warned that any new war on Iran would ignite the region. Last week, President Donald Trump said a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was w»»»

France's lower house has passed a bill banning social media for under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The National Assembly passed the bill in an overnight session from Monday to Tuesday, and it will now go to the Senate ahead of becoming law. Also In This Package Australia soc»»»

Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced an increase in tariffs on a wide range of South Korean goods, raising them to 25 per cent from the previous 15 per cent. Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said, "Because the Korean Legislature »»»

A major British contract to build new military satellites has sparked concern in London about the UK’s growing reliance on the US for critical communication capabilities, the Financial Times has reported. At the center of the debate is Skynet 6, a planned fleet of next generation military communica»»»

A reliable supply of computer chips is essential for Arnob Roy, the co-founder of Tejas Networks. His company, based in Bangalore, India, supplies the equipment behind mobile phone networks and broadband connections. "Essentially, we provide the electronics that carry traffic across telecom network»»»

Dubai: Hiring across the Gulf continues to expand, but the pattern is shifting. Growth remains strong, yet employers are focusing their budgets on a smaller group of high-impact skills that directly influence productivity, technology adoption and leadership depth. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

Manila: At least 15 people died while 28 others are still missing after a passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people sank off the coast of the southen island province of Basilan, according to authorities. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3, operated by Aleson Shipping Lines, had departed Zamboanga City late »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Murona Forum 2026, organised by the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), will commence today, Tuesday, at Erth Hotel. The two-day forum brings together government entities and companies from Abu Dhabi, alongside a select group of local and internatio»»»

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has pleaded not guilty to all 17 felony charges against him including drug trafficking, witness tampering and conspiracy to commit murder. In his first court appearance since being arrested in Mexico last week, Wedding appeared relaxed, smiling with his attor»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal reached last year. In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automob»»»

Iranian state television in recent weeks has aired an "unprecedented" number of coerced televised confessions following the latest deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests, according to human rights groups. Activists say the "forced confessions" are extracted by psychological and physical tort»»»

The senior ranks of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are in tatters. The weekend purging of China's top general, Zhang Youxia, and another senior military officer, Gen Liu Zhenli, has left serious questions about what triggered the elite power struggles unfolding in the country - and what this me»»»

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East on Monday after the Trump administration ordered them there as the regime in Iran has violently cracked down on protesters in recent weeks. File Photo by Will Tyndall/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Jan. »»»

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz by phone. The call marks the first sign of de-escalation between Trump and Walz, who clashed over Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to Minneapolis. The call took place on Monday, two days after US Border Patrol agents shot a 37-year»»»

BEIRUT: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi stressed that the State of Qatar continues its firm commitment to stand by Lebanon and its fraternal people, and to strengthen the frameworks of bilateral cooperation between the two count»»»

Several people have died in a winter storm that hit a wide swath of the US, causing thousands of flights to be cancelled or delayed due to conditions. The storm, which caused chaos from Texas to the tip of Maine over the weekend, snarled roadways, knocked out power, and buried major cities under a »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Board member of Qatar Lawyers Association Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti elaborated on the institution’s critical national role at the Doha Legal Forum, He explained that the association unites all admitted Qatari lawyers under one professional banner, acting as their collective voic»»»

QNA Riyadh Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers attending the third edition of the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He met with Member of Parliament and Minister of State at the Office of the Prime Minister for »»»

QNA Riyadh The State of Qatar took part on Monday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently underway in Riyadh. The two-day summit has drawn policymakers, business leaders and labour experts from across the world, with participation from ov»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Shell Eco-marathon Qatar has concluded with resounding success at Lusail International Circuit. The event brought together student teams to showcase their innovative, energy-efficient vehicles. The competition was fierce, with teams demonstrating exce»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has marked a major milestone in its global mission to champion independent cinema, announcing the recipients of its 2025 Fall Grants Cycle while surpassing 1,000 supported projects worldwide since the programme’s inception. The 2025 Fall Grants Cy»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ‘Heart to Heart’ series, Qatar Foundation (QF) will host a musical evening titled ‘The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi Shawwa’ on Saturday, January 31. The programme will be hosted by Kuwaiti musician and researcher Dr. Ahmed Al-Salhi, alongside »»»

QNA Riyadh Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the opening of the fifth edition of the Real Estate Future Forum 2026, held under the theme ‘Expanding Horizons: Real Estate Thriving’, in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from January 26 to 28. Th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The ‘hour and hour’ programme organised the fourth edition of its tourism event, ‘Tourist Destinations’, at Simaisma Resort, as part of its efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading regional and global tourist destination. The event, held in cooperation with the »»»

Tribune news Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa) successfully held a Robotaxi Public Trial at Old Doha Port on Monday, offering members of the public a unique opportunity to experience autonomous mobility in a controlled, real-world setting. The trial welcomed participants who registered through an onli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), organised an awareness workshop under the SMEs Go Digital Programme. The workshop targeted institutions operating in the healthcare sector and aime»»»

Secret talks between US and Afghan officials on a prisoner exchange have stalled after the Taliban insisted that a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay be included in any new deal, the New York Times has reported. Afghanistan has freed at least five American prisoners over the past year, but negotiation»»»

President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations as significant US military assets arrive in the region, though White House officials indicated a strike on regime targets remains under consideration, Axios reported on January 26. »»»

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the identification and recovery of Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili's remains, marking the return of the last hostage held in Gaza. "Following the completion of the identification pr»»»

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the identification and recovery of Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili's remains, marking the return of the last hostage held in Gaza. "Following the completion of the identification pr»»»

President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations as significant US military assets arrive in the region, though White House officials indicated a strike on regime targets remains under consideration, Axios reported on January 26. »»»

Verified videos emerging from Iran show bodies piled up in a hospital, snipers stationed on buildings and CCTV cameras being destroyed, following the unprecedented crackdown on protests earlier this month. BBC Verify has been tracking the spread of protests across Iran since they first erupted in l»»»

Washington, Jan.26 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack called for preserving the ceasefire in northeastern Syria. In a post on X on Monday, Barrack said he had conducted a productive phone call with Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, to discuss the situation in Sy»»»

Ankara, Jan.26 (SANA) Turkish Justice and Development Party (AKP) spokesman Omer Celik reiterated the need to preserve Syria’s unity and sovereignty. According to Anadolu Agency, Celik said during a press conference held on Monday in Ankara following a meeting of the party’s executive committee cha»»»

New York: Gold prices jumped to a new record high Monday, as escalating geopolitical tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while silver and platinum also climbed to their highest levels ever. Spot gold rose 2.3 percent to $5,096.60 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $5,110.50 earl»»»

LONDON — The dollar fell and gold hit fresh high on Monday amid uncertainty over domestic US policies and speculation of US-Japanese coordination to support the yen.Equity markets were mostly lower, with most major European indices in the red after a weak lead from Asia.The price of safe-haven asse»»»

Visitors watch giant panda Xiao Xiao at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo in November. Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei will return to China on Tuesday, leaving Japan with no pandas. File Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- People flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say goodbye to the»»»

Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Moscow this week. His Kremlin talks marked the latest chapter in a long-established trajectory in which Russia’s stance on the ’Palestinian question’ has remained steady and predictable. In Moscow, officials emphasized that Russia’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of applications for Qatar Science and Technology Schools for the 2026- 2027 academic year, coinciding with the inauguration of two new schools for boys and girls. The Ministry stated that applications will be acce»»»

17 days after the shooting death of Renée Good, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis again shooting dead a US citizen, this time 37-year old Alex Pretti. Again, there's video evidence to contradict official narrative that the the victims were acting as domestic terrorist»»»

The Department of Commerce, led by Howard Lutnick, purchased an equity stake in USA Rare Earth, a company that plans to build a magnet factory in Oklahoma and a rare earth mine in Texas. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Critical minerals startup USA Rare Earth annou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), represented by the National Statistics Center, has launched Monday the National Workshop on Circular Economy Indicators, in cooperation with the GCC Statistical Center. The four-day workshop is being held on January 26-29, and brings together 80 exp»»»

The Trump administration has quickly abandoned its familiar "deny and attack" playbook after initially using it when federal agents shot dead Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Within 24 hours, as various videos of the shooting circulated online, it became clear that the White House wa»»»

Greek and Cypriot authorities are investigating the activities of a suspected crime racket led by a fugitive known as “Edik” on Cyprus. Cooperation intensified following a series of violent incidents in Larnaca and Limassol. Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus in»»»