The Chamber of Deputies adopted in a plenary meeting on last Tuesday the re-examination of the Law on the payment of private pensions, following Constitutional Court Decision No 676 of 25 November 2025, published in the Official Journal of Romania, Part I, No 1153 of 12 December 2025.A total of 199»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre, in association with the Embassy of India, is all set to present “Bharat Utsav 2026,” a grand celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, promising two days of spectacular performances, music, dance, and cultural displays. Schedule»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has announced a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive »»»

With the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will "run" Venezuela. The US president made the announcement in a r»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone has triggered a wave of consumer alerts over suspected price manipulation, with watchdog groups warning that some traders are exploiting confusion during the early days of the transition. Speaking on Nova TV, Bogomil Nikolov from the “Active Consumers” association»»»

Report by Mohammad Al-Enezi KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's institutional economic transformation is anchored in several pillars, foremost among them updating the legislative framework amid rapid global challenges, evolving production and investment patterns, shifting towards digital economy, and »»»

Dubai: Residents of Bhagirathpura, where 10 people died after consuming contaminated drinking water, have blamed a police outpost toilet allegedly built without a proper septic tank, calling it a shocking case of negligence that turned a basic civic facility into a deadly hazard. According to local»»»

On Jan. 4, 2021, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was administered for the first time, to an 82-year-old man in Britain. 1 of 7 | File Photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE Jan. 4 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1853, Solomon Northrop regained his freedom following h»»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a major milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities. The Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile can strike land and sea targets with high precis»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Wakrah Old Souq has launched a special exhibition and auction showcasing a collection of antiques, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore rare and historic pieces in an authentic heritage setting. According to a post on the Al Wakrah Old Souq’ssocial media pl»»»

The Ministry of Finance announced that it will offer eight treasury bill and bond tenders this week with a combined value of EGP 190bn, as part of its ongoing financing plan. The offerings include four treasury bill tenders worth EGP 160bn and four treasury bond tenders totaling EGP 30bn. According»»»

Dubai: It’s been a news-packed week in the UAE, with the country welcoming 2026 through dazzling New Year’s Eve celebrations, headlined by Burj Khalifa fireworks and grand events across the emirates. Authorities rolled out phased road closures and extended Metro services to manage crowds, while uns»»»

A stream of Israeli leaks has highlighted moves toward alternative scenarios in Gaza if the disarmament of Hamas is not carried out soon. The options being floated range from freezing reconstruction across the enclave and limiting rebuilding to areas under Israeli control to the prospect of renewed»»»

Zohran Mamdani, 34, New York City’s first Muslim, South Asian, and youngest mayor in a century, began his first full day on the job with a subway commute from his Queens apartment. Bundled against the cold, he posed for selfies, greeted fellow riders, and reviewed briefing materials—demonstrating h»»»

Manila: The Philippines has unlocked 99-year land leases to foreign investors with Republic Act No. 12252, signed in September. It's deemed a "game-changer". For one, it creates certainty for capital-intensive projects spanning decades, thus giving investors — and jobs — more predictability. Also I»»»

A quick-developing storm will spread rain over part of the lower Mississippi Valley and the central Gulf coast into Friday night before moving off the southern Atlantic coast on Saturday night. On the northern edge of the rain, there will be some snow or a mix of snow, sleet and rain. Much of the s»»»

Elon Musk has indicated his intention to bankroll Republican candidates in the midterm elections later this year, saying that the US will cease to exist if the Democrats reclaim power in the Congress. On Friday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO commented on a post on X by a conservative influencer, who claimed»»»

Official data show Argentines held about $254 billion outside the banking system as of September. Photo by QuinceCreative/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Argentina's government has enacted the so-called Fiscal Innocence Law, which changes tax evasion thresholds and seeks to encourage declarin»»»

Elon Musk's social media platform X has provoked outrage after people used its AI chatbot Grok to alter photos of women by removing their clothing. The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women to make them appear in bikinis without their consent, as well as putting them in sexual situat»»»

GENEVA, Jan 2 (KUNA) - - The UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Friday called on the Israeli occupation authorities to drop a bill that would impose mandatory death sentences exclusively on Palestinians both in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in Israel.In a statement issued in Geneva, Turk»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) marked the first day of the new year by translating the values of the Year of Community into a large-scale celebratory initiative dedicated to the workforce across the emirate. The celebrations, organised across»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strengthened buyer protections under its new Civil Transactions Law, introducing clearer rules for sale contracts, expanding remedies for defective goods, and extending the time limit for filing claims related to hidden defects. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Seoul: Packed with missile tests, propaganda hailing the great leaders and tirades against the United States, North Korea's top newspaper was long considered so incendiary that South Korea banned its citizens from reading it. But dovish President Lee Jae Myung is now seeking better ties with Pyongy»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has announced changes to the school timings on Fridays for government schools across the UAE, set to take effect from January 9, 2026. The adjustment comes in response to a nationwide directive modifying the timing of Friday prayers, with the aim of ensuring greater»»»

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 »»»

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,»»»

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»»»

On Jan. 2, 2006, 12 men were killed in a methane gas explosion in a coal mine in West Virginia's Upshur County. 1 of 5 | Workers from United Drilling Inc. operate drilling equipment in attempts to drill an observation hole into a shaft where 13 trapped coal miners miners are believed to be in Tallm»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has launched 15 development projects as part of the second phase of the “Zero Bureaucracy” programme, aiming to simplify procedures, reduce paperwork, and provide both customers and staff with faster, more d»»»

DOHA: A Laboratory Specialist at the Medical Commission Department of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Fatima Ahmed Al Sulaiti highlighted the key services offered by the Medical Commission and the role of digital transformation in improving procedures and enhancing the experience for visitors»»»

This file photo shows the 5th Air Cavalry Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, taking part in the Spur Ride event at Camp Humphreys, a key U.S. base in Pyeongtaek, on Sept. 25, 2025. File Photo by Pfc. Kalisber Ortega/U.S. Army/UPI A U.S. Army squadron tasked with a reconnaissance mission in South Kore»»»

Dubai: For many Britons relocating to the UAE, healthcare is one of the most underestimated adjustments. The shift from the UK’s tax-funded NHS to an insurance-led system changes how care is accessed, how quickly treatment is delivered and how much choice patients ultimately have. Sign up for our d»»»

Around 40 people were killed and at least 115 were injured after a fire ripped through a bar during New Year's Eve celebrations in a luxury resort town in southern Switzerland, police said Thursday.  A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort shortly after midn»»»

Bulgaria joined the Eurozone on January 1, becoming the 21st member of the single-currency bloc, even as the country enters the new year mired in political instability after the collapse of its government and mass street protests. »»»

More than 20 million people in the United States will face sharply higher health insurance costs as of January 1 after enhanced tax credits that helped enrollees in the Affordable Care Act afford coverage expired overnight. The expiration of the subsidies will mostly affect families, small business»»»

Many people may take their birth certificate, or similar official papers, for granted - hidden in a drawer and rarely seeing the light of day - but for those without one, it can lead to a shadow life or an uncertain existence. This is thought to affect millions of people around the world, described»»»

With Congress failing to extend subsidies for health insurance bought through federal and state Affordable Care Act online exchanges, the roughly 24 million people who obtain coverage through the ACA are set to see their monthly premiums double. Screenshot via Healthcare.gov Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Insuran»»»

Manila: The Philippines has just dropped a bombshell move to snag mega foreign cash. How? Amid the noise (and the haste) surrounding the multibillion flood-control scam, a new legislation has been crafted to drive foreign investments in energy, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing — and, m»»»

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital Thursday to return to prison and resume serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup. In a ruling published earlier in the day judges denied a request from Bolsonaro's lawyers to grant him house arrest on health grounds. Also Read: Brazil’s»»»

People buying cryptocurrency in the UK now need to share their account details or face penalties, in changes that came into effect on 1 January. The move by the UK's tax body is designed to ensure they pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto, including capital gains tax. HMRC will begin a»»»

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, police said. Authorities did not immediately have an exact count of the deceased. The Crans-Mon»»»

Damascus, Jan.1 (SANA) Governor of Central Bank of Syria (CBS), Abdelkader Husrieh , called on economic activities to cooperate in implementing the cash replacement process and ensuring financial accuracy in transactions, in line with commercial customs and ethical values. This applies to all deali»»»

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free has reported a landmark year in 2025, posting annual sales of Dhs8.680 billion ($2.378 billion), a 9.85% rise over 2024, making it the most successful year in the retailer’s 42-year history. The strong performance was driven by ten record-breaking months, with December standi»»»

Adrienne Martin and her family are starting the New Year off without healthcare. The 47-year-old Texas mother had to make a difficult choice when she found out her monthly healthcare premium was increasing in 2026 from what she described as a manageable $630 (£467) to an unaffordable $2,400 (£1,781»»»

UAE announces the passing of a new law on the age of maturity. The UAE has lowered the age of legal majority from 21 to 18 under a new federal decree law issuing an updated Civil Transactions Law. The reform also amends the minimum age for guardianship over financial affairs, allowing individuals a»»»

For the first quarter of 2026, the country will operate under an extension law, which limits state spending to the revenues collected each month. Despite the absence of a regular budget, the minimum wage has been established at just over €620 per month, providing a stable baseline for workers amid »»»

New water prices in Bulgaria take effect from today, January 1, 2026, with adjustments ranging from a 12 percent decrease to a 14 percent increase, as determined by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission. However, not all consumers will see an immediate change, as the Ministry of Regional Devel»»»

Traffic flow on Parnitha Avenue in northern Athens, which was suspended on New Year’s Eve due to snowfall and icy conditions, was fully restored on Thursday morning. Traffic police said all weather-related obstacles have been cleared, allowing vehicles to move normally along the route. While snowfa»»»

Manila: The Philippine government keeps the good times rolling for lolo and lola, pumping up financial perks through a vibrant mix of social welfare goodies, pension tweaks, and hot-off-the-press legislation proposals.​ Manila continues to expand financial assistance for the country's seniors a mix»»»