London, Jan. 2 (SANA) Precious metals opened the new year on a positive note, with gold rebounding from a two-week low and other metals recovering part of last week’s losses. Despite recent volatility, the sector posted record annual gains in 2025. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,346.69 per ounce, bounci»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making it easier for visitors to enjoy Global Village with its public bus service, providing a comfortable, sustainable alternative to driving. Bus route 102 connects Al Rashidiya Metro Station to Global Village, allowing travellers to skip the hassle »»»

Jeddah: The Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened an extraordinary meeting at its headquarters in Jeddah to discuss the situation in Somalia, following Israel's announcement recognizing the self-declared region of Somaliland as an independent state. In re»»»

The Israeli military said on Friday it intercepted what it described as a "false target" in the northern town ‌of Bar’am after ‌sirens ‌were ⁠triggered by ‌a suspected drone. A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah told Reuters the Iran-aligned group is not ⁠linked to the ‌incident. Lebanon has faced»»»

Crans-Montana, Switzerland: Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the year with a frantic search for friends who have been missing since a deadly fire tore through an establishment in a neighbouring Swiss town. "Are they OK? Are they just at the hospital?" one of the 17-year-olds says. They have not»»»

Saudi airstrikes hit a UAE-backed separatist military camp in Yemen's Hadramawt province on Friday, causing deaths and injuries, a senior official for the group told AFP. Seven air strikes hit the camp in Al-Khasah, said Mohammed Abdulmalik, head of the Southern Transitional Council in Wadi Hadrama»»»

Tensions between Caracas and Washington flared this week after US President Donald Trump claimed American forces had destroyed a Venezuelan dock used by alleged drug traffickers. President Nicolas Maduro did not confirm the claim but suggested Venezuela remained willing to engage with the US despit»»»

In response to Ukrainian terrorist attacks against civilian facilities in Russian territory, Russia's Armed Forces conducted seven strikes between December 27 and January 2, including using air-launched hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. Russian forces carried out one massive and six group retaliatory st»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to avoid distractions, particularly the use of mobile phones, while approaching and crossing traffic intersections and signalised junctions, warning that even momentary lapses in attention can have serious — and sometimes fatal — consequences. In an »»»

Iran on Friday warned against any US intervention in the country, vowing a response after President Donald Trump said he would come to the aid of protesters in the Iranian republic. "Any interventionist hand that attacks Iran's security under any pretext whatsoever will be exposed to a response," A»»»

Dubai: Cornelia Mihai has done what most people wouldn't dare to even dream of. She has jumped off Burj Khalifa, completed over 23,000 skydives in 23 years (equivalent of leaping off a plane every single day for 63 years), and made Dubai's skies her playground for 14 years. The Romanian daredevil i»»»

Finnish authorities have arrested two people in connection with damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland that occurred earlier this week between the capitals of Finland and Estonia, police said Thursday. The damage was discovered early Wednesday in Estonia’s exclusive e»»»

The Saudi-backed governor of Yemen's Hadramawt said on Friday that the province was launching what he described as a "peaceful operation" to retake military positions seized by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) last month. The declaration came as a series of Saudi air strikes struc»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit beginning on Sunday, a diplomatic signal of Beijing’s push to deepen ties with Seoul as relations with Japan remain strained over Taiwan and regional security. Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South K»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter – and possible successor – Kim Ju Ae joined her father on a visit Friday to the mausoleum housing the remains of Kim Jong-il and Kim Il-sung, the first two members of the Kim dynasty. The North Korean leader's teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae h»»»

Bulgarians convicted over the largest welfare fraud uncovered in the United Kingdom will be required to repay only a small fraction of the funds siphoned off, despite evidence that tens of millions were moved abroad. According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, prosecutors told a British court in »»»

The head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, said on Thursday that “victory is coming” and will be “on the side of the Sudanese people.” Al-Burhan’s address came as fierce fighting continues between the army and allied forc»»»

Large retail chains across Bulgaria reopened this morning following the public holiday, already operating under the new dual-currency rules after the country’s entry into the eurozone. Big stores are accepting payments both in leva and euros and are returning change in euros where required. So far,»»»

Indian expat Sreevinayak Madhusudhanan Pillai has got lucky in the UAE Lottery, winning a cool Dh100,000. The Kerala native has been testing his luck for a year, and persistence finally paid off in the UAE’s first and only government-regulated lottery, overseen by the Gaming Regulatory Authority. S»»»

1/9Worshippers at Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai after the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat announced a unified 12.45pm Friday prayer time across all emirates.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News2/9Friday prayers across the UAE are set to be observed at a fixed 12.45pm time to standardise wor»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has introduced a major shift in legal age rules under its new Civil Transactions Law, allowing minors as young as 15 to manage their assets with court approval, while setting 18 years as the age of full legal adulthood. Also Read: UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in landmar»»»

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Venezuela is ready to discuss an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, but it must be a serious discussion, President Nicolas Maduro said. "The US government knows this because we've told many of its representatives that if they want to seriously disc»»»

With Swiss police estimating that some 40 people were killed and roughly 115 injured after a fire ravaged a bar in the luxury resort town of Crans-Montana during a New Year's celebration, relatives and friends remain desperate for news of their loved ones. Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the y»»»

Ukraine's armed forces on Friday insisted they only target military sites after Moscow said a Ukrainian drone strike killed 27 civilians and wounded dozens more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments»»»

Sunil Sahu bitterly regrets the day his five-month-old son was given some cow milk diluted with tap water. Avyan was being breast-fed but his father says the family - who live in Indore city in India's central Madhya Pradesh state - gave him the diluted mixture in addition. In many Indian families,»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have impounded a high-performance vehicle and taken legal action against its driver following a series of reckless traffic violations captured in a viral social media video. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic, confirmed that p»»»

The Arab Parliament reiterated its strong and unwavering support for the security and stability of Yemen. It emphasized that prioritizing dialogue, understanding, and wisdom is essential to serve the best interests of the Yemeni people. In a statement issued on Friday, the parliament highlighted th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Economics, not geopolitics, are planned to be discussed at G20 events in the United States, with geopolitical issues reserved solely for foreign ministers' talks, Russia's G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash told Sputnik. "Our American colleagues made it clear that the G20 is not a place »»»

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Saudi Arabia has taken a pivotal step toward strengthening its standing as a global investment destination after the Cabinet approved the regulatory frameworks for four Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Jazan, Ras Al-Khair, King Abdullah Economic City, and the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone. Th»»»

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly. Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities Thursday with six reported killed in the first dea»»»

“At the moment, our phone lines are quiet. We have received very few isolated reports, mainly concerning refusal to accept payment in euros or refusal to accept payment in leva,” said Alexander Kolyachev, Acting Chair of the Consumer Protection Commission on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). Ove»»»

Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»

Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»

Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»

Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»

Abu Dhabi: The coloured-ring bird-banding programme run by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has delivered strong scientific results, helping identify more than 560 birds and assess their health. The data has allowed researchers to track migration routes across multiple regions, confirming A»»»

A striking satellite image captured Thursday by the European Sentinel-2 satellite shows the entire island of Lemnos (Limnos) in the Northern Aegean blanketed in snow, an unusual sight for the region. Heavy snowfall fell across many islands in the North Aegean from the evening of December 31 into th»»»

Dubai: UAE airports are seeing a surge in incoming passengers amid peak tourism season and as residents return home after the winter holidays, ahead of school reopening next week. Airlines are flagging January 2 to 5 as peak days for UAE-bound travel, with heavy arrivals expected across major hubs,»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria has expressed its deep gratitude to Qatar — its leadership, government, and people — for their unlimited support to the Syrian people and their role in fostering cooperation between Syrian institutions and their international counterparts, according to Engineer Amer Al Ali, Chairman»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts, naming Lebanese scholar Charbel Dagher as the 2025 recipient. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Moham»»»

The Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has achieved a remarkable position in Europe, securing 13th place according to CSRankings, a global ranking system for universities and research institutes in computer scien»»»

A recent Myara survey indicates that most Bulgarians favor changes to the electoral system ahead of upcoming elections. About 74% of respondents support legislative reform, while 22.6% oppose it. When it comes to voting methods, 42.4% prefer machine-only voting, 35.2% favor a combination of machine»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to unveil a comprehensive Youth Strategy in 2026, aimed at supporting young families and strengthening the extended family. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, said significant progress has already been made this year »»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay Dh18,000 in compensation after selling a falcon he did not legally own, ruling that the transaction amounted to a clear civil wrong. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court heard that the claimant filed a civil lawsuit seekin»»»

TAIPEI: As Taiwan is seeing an economic boom fueled by its advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure supply to the rapidly expanding global market, statistics reflecting ordinary people’s lives on the island tell a different story. The island’s authority for budget, accounting and st»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s aviation sector reached a defining moment, marked by innovation, resilience, and renewed growth in 2025. From technological advancements to expanded global connectivity, the industry demonstrated significant strides. Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) highlighted the significant mi»»»

Dubai: Swimmers across Europe welcomed 2026 by plunging into icy seas, rivers and lakes as part of the traditional New Year’s Day dip, a ritual that combines celebration, resilience and community spirit. From coastal towns to major cities, participants of all ages gathered early on January 1, many »»»

Yemen's Hadramawt province has launched an operation to "peacefully" take back military sites after a sweeping advance by UAE-backed separatists, its governor said on Friday. "This operation is not a declaration of war, nor an attempt to escalate tensions," Salem Al-Khanbashi said in a statement re»»»