KUWAIT, Jan 7 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Wednesday President of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States, Marcia McNutt and accompanying delegation on occasion of official visit.Attending the meeting wer»»»

CARACAS (Sputnik) - One hundred people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, the Latin American country's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said. “Venezuela was the victim of a barbaric, treacherous attack… so far there are 100 dead and a similar number of wounded,” Venezuela’s Interior, Just»»»

An EU promise to unlock extra funds for farmers appears to have secured Italian support for a fiercely contested trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, EU sources say, just weeks after Italy joined France in dashing hopes of a December deal. The European Commission appear»»»

Commuters and travellers in France and across Europe faced further disruption on Wednesday amid a worsening cold snap that has caused flight and train cancellations in several countries and brought dangerous conditions for drivers. Snow prompted more than 800 flight cancellations at Amsterdam Schip»»»

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated that using the US military to acquire Greenland is 'always an option'. It comes after European leaders issued a joint statement on Greenland, after the US president said the United States needed the semi-autonomous region from a national secur»»»

Heavy snow forced the cancellation of around 100 flights at Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport and a further 40 at the French capital's smaller Orly hub on Wednesday as commuters and travellers faced further disruption amid a worsening cold snap that has killed at least six people in France. Around »»»

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Paris on Wednesday for a new round of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire with Russia, with territorial disputes and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on the agenda. The talks come a day after Ukraine's Western allies agreed key security guarantee»»»

In Paris, discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are underway. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, EU leaders and a delegation from the US including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. On January 6, Kyiv’s allies said they would provide sec»»»

French doctors are striking over the Social Security Financing Act for 2026. According to Dr. Anna Boctor, Paediatrician and President of Jeunes Médecins, this signals an “authoritarian drift” in healthcare governance in a country long admired for its universal health care. Conditioning reimburseme»»»

With talks around Ukraine's security ongoing in Paris, Russian attacks in Ukraine continue. In the city of Kherson, close to the border with Russia, Ukrainians are constantly under threat of drone attacks. To protect them, giant nets have been tied to trees and spread out over streets. Although it »»»

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a self-governing Danish territory. Tensions escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “U.S. militar»»»

US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said on January 7, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance. Denmark has warned any move to take Greenland by force would mean "everything would stop," i»»»

Days after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, US President Donald Trump suggested that other regions of the world could be on Washington’s radar, including Greenland. Ever since his first term, the billionaire has repeatedly expressed interest in the mineral-rich Dan»»»

The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom have joined Denmark in reaffirming that mineral-rich Greenland “belongs to its people.” As the Americas and Europe find themselves deep in uncharted territory, François Picard welcomes fellow journalists Philip Turle and Fr»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with officials from Denmark and Greenland next week amid rising fears that Washington plans to seize the world's largest island by force.  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week. This comes after the T»»»

A severe cold snap has gripped Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos. In the German capital Berlin, freezing temperatures have made the situation even worse for tens of thousands of households that have been affected by a widespread power outage since Saturday. A suspected arson attack »»»

In a Truth Social post late on Tuesday night, US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would be "turning over" between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the US, where it will then be sold at market prices. In this edition, we explore what impact this move could have for the US as well a»»»

Warner’s leadership has rebuffed Paramount’s overtures again and urged shareholders to back the sale of its streaming and studio business to Netflix for $72 billion. Warner expressed concerns that the Paramount bid would essentially be a leveraged buyout, which includes a lot of debt. A merger with»»»

An Orthodox church in the village of Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan was robbed during the night of January 5 to 6. The perpetrators took all gold and silver items, cash from the cash registers and donation boxes, as well as gifts intended for children, the church visitor»»»

The traditional Karakol Winter Fair 2026 is being held in Karakol city. According to the City Hall, the fair is located in the bus station building, where visitors can taste traditional dishes, buy souvenirs, and enjoy a concert. The fair is popular among tourists visiting the ski resort. In additi»»»

Dubai: In just the last few days, reports circulating online have sparked a frenzy with claims that Canada has gone “visa-free” for Filipinos. For those currently planning their 2026 holidays or family reunions, the news is significant—but it comes with important fine print that many are overlookin»»»

More than 60 agro-industrial enterprises were launched in Kyrgyzstan in 2025, the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, 63 new enterprises focused on agricultural processing and the development of trade and logisti»»»

The Bangladesh Hindu minority community faced renewed violence on the night of January 6 2026, when a 40 year old grocery store owner Moni Chakraborty was hacked to death in Narsingdi district late on the same day. Police said the incidents marked the latest escalation in a series of attacks that h»»»

The US clearly violated both international and its domestic law with the abduction of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, but after lambasting Russia for doing the same to Ukraine, European leaders were surprisingly reluctant to criticise the White House for the operation,»»»

The US clearly violated both international and its domestic law with the abduction of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, but after lambasting Russia for doing the same to Ukraine, European leaders were surprisingly reluctant to criticise the White House for the operation,»»»

The Bangladesh Hindu minority community faced renewed violence on the night of January 6 2026, when a 40 year old grocery store owner Moni Chakraborty was hacked to death in Narsingdi district late on the same day. Police said the incidents marked the latest escalation in a series of attacks that h»»»

The US has warned Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's notoriously brutal interior minister, that he faces potential elimination even as it relies on his security apparatus to prevent chaos during the country's turbulent transition, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the administration's»»»

Venezuela is set to ship sanctioned crude oil to the US on an open-ended basis after Washington agreed to selectively ease restrictions to allow the oil to be sold on international markets, CNBC reported citing sources close to the White House. »»»

Donald Trump’s grab of Venezuela’s oil is not just about making money. He is also grabbing an ultra heavy grade of highly sulphurous oil that is very difficult to refine. That sounds bad and normally it would be. But in the 1990s the US oil industry was convinced that the era of simply light sweet »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined Washington's post-Maduro blueprint for Venezuela on January 7, unveiling plans to seize up to 50mn barrels of the country's oil whilst asserting what he called "tremendous control and leverage" over Caracas's interim administration. »»»

Venezuela is set to ship sanctioned crude oil to the US on an open-ended basis after Washington agreed to selectively ease restrictions to allow the oil to be sold on international markets, CNBC reported citing sources close to the White House. »»»

The US has warned Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's notoriously brutal interior minister, that he faces potential elimination even as it relies on his security apparatus to prevent chaos during the country's turbulent transition, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the administration's»»»

US President Donald Trump announced on January 6 that Venezuelan authorities will turn over 30mn to 50mn barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, redirecting exports from China to the US. The oil is worth up to $3bn, accordi»»»

Germany’s development finance institution DEG, France’s Proparco and the Netherlands’ FMO have jointly provided a $300mn financing facility to FirstRand (JSE:FSR) to support renewable energy investment in South Africa. The»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined Washington's post-Maduro blueprint for Venezuela on January 7, unveiling plans to seize up to 50mn barrels of the country's oil whilst asserting what he called "tremendous control and leverage" over Caracas's interim administration. »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined Washington's post-Maduro blueprint for Venezuela on January 7, unveiling plans to seize up to 50mn barrels of the country's oil whilst asserting what he called "tremendous control and leverage" over Caracas's interim administration. »»»

Venezuela is set to ship sanctioned crude oil to the US on an open-ended basis after Washington agreed to selectively ease restrictions to allow the oil to be sold on international markets, CNBC reported citing sources close to the White House. »»»

Germany’s development finance institution DEG, France’s Proparco and the Netherlands’ FMO have jointly provided a $300mn financing facility to FirstRand (JSE:FSR) to support renewable energy investment in South Africa. The»»»

Donald Trump’s grab of Venezuela’s oil is not just about making money. He is also grabbing an ultra heavy grade of highly sulphurous oil that is very difficult to refine. That sounds bad and normally it would be. But in the 1990s the US oil industry was convinced that the era of simply light sweet »»»

Like the protests in Ukraine's Maidan Square and those in neighbouring West Asian states, this latest round of protests in Iran is being driven by economic and political discontent, with a growing number of analysts and pundits in the West drawing analogies to previous protest movements.  »»»

Iran's protests continued for an eleventh consecutive day with at least 36 people killed and 2,076 arrested, whilst security forces raided hospitals in Ilam and Tehran, expatriate-based human rights group HRANA reported on January 6. »»»

Diriyah Company signed a joint development agreement with Midad Development and Real Estate Investment Company to build Four Seasons Diriyah Hotel and Four Seasons Private Residences valued at $827mn (SAR3.1bn), the company announced on January 7. »»»

A prediction market on Polymarket shows traders assigning a 34% probability that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will no longer hold his position by June 30, 2026, with the likelihood rising 14 percentage points in recent weeks. »»»

The Turkish competition board in 2025 approved 181 merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in which Turkey-based companies changed hands, the regulator's annual M&A report showed on January 7. The combined volume»»»

The Turkish competition board in 2025 approved 181 merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in which Turkey-based companies changed hands, the regulator's annual M&A report showed on January 7. The combined volume»»»

ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Uzbekistan OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureau»»»

ED – this is part of bne IntelliNews annual series of OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus aro»»»

Under President Donald Trump, the United States could join rival powers such as China and Russia in undermining the European Union’s leverage in the Western Balkans and other regions in its near neighbourhood, warns a paper published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).  »»»

ED – this is part of bne IntelliNews annual series of OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus aro»»»