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ONGC well fire after gas leak sparks panic in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema
Dubai: A gas pipeline leak at an operational ONGC oil well in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district triggered a fire on Monday, sparking panic across nearby villages but leaving no casualties, officials said. The incident occurred at the Mori-5 well located in Irusumanda village in th»»»
Ashghal completes first package of roads project in Al-Egda, Al-Khor and Al Heedan
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of all works on the first package of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al-Egda, Al-Khor, and Al-Heedan. The project serves the new citizens’ land plots in the area, which is located West of Al-Bayt Stadium,»»»
Hortifruct, Romania’s largest fruit and vegetable producers’ organization, strengthens its presence in processed food market
Hortifruct products are present on the shelves of Romania’s leading modern retail chains, including Lidl, Kaufland, Carrefour, and Profi, as well as through regional distributors supplying the traditional trade. Romanian production and a portfolio tailored to both modern and traditional retail Hort»»»
Iran protests enter ninth day as Trump renews intervention threat
A wave of protests sparked by Iran's failing economy has entered its ninth day, as President Donald Trump renewed his threat of US intervention. On Sunday, videos published online showed demonstrations in Tehran, as well as Fars, Ilam, North Khorasan and Semnan provinces. Human rights activists sai»»»
Vucic visits Mrkonjici Spiritual Centre
MRKONJIC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited on Monday the Spiritual Centre in the village of Mrkonjici, Republika Srpska, the birthplace of Saint Vasilije of Tvrdos and Ostrog. The construction of the Centre is co-funded by the Serbian government. "We will continue to help and we will alw»»»
Berisha Calls for Protests, Accuses Rama of Shielding Key Officials
Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Sali Berisha on Monday accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of protecting senior government officials and said their defense should prompt Albanians to rise up in protest. Speaking at a news conference, Berisha said Rama’s support for Deputy Prime Minister Bel»»»
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Opens Strong in Euro Trading, Signaling Growth Cycle
All indices on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange opened strongly in their first session measured in euros, showing gains across the board, BNR reported. At a ceremonial event marking the start of trading, Manyu Moravenov, executive director of the exchange, expressed optimism about the year ahead for Bu»»»
EU Chief von der Leyen to Visit Syria, Lebanon This Week
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week on a first trip to the country since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a spokeswoman said Monday. Von der Leyen will head to Syria as part of a tour of the Middle East that will also see her visit Jordan and Lebanon, spokeswoman Paula Pinho »»»
Syrian and Israeli officials set to resume US-mediated talks in Paris
Syrian and Israeli officials are set to resume U.S.-mediated talks in Paris in hopes of reaching a security agreement to defuse tensions between the two countries, a Syrian official said Monday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, told »»»
South Korea's Lee meets Xi with trade, Pyongyang on the agenda
Beijing: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing, with closer economic ties as well as the recalcitrant North on the agenda. Lee is the first South Korean leader to visit Beijing in six years and his meeting with Xi comes a day after the nucl»»»
EU chief von der Leyen to visit Lebanon this week
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will visit Syria later this week on a first trip to the country since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a spokeswoman said Monday. Von der Leyen will head to Syria as part of a tour of the Middle East that will also see her visit Jordan and Lebanon, spokeswoman Paula Pinho »»»
Media Review: January 5
On the first working day of 2026, media coverage in Bulgaria focused primarily on the introduction of the euro in the country and the passing of the legendary football coach Dimitar Penev. EURO, PRICES Mediapool.bg cited Nova TV as reporting alerts about price hikes following the introduction of th»»»
Greenland Open to Dialogue With US Through 'Proper Channels' - Prime Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland is open to dialogue with the United States as long as communication occurs through the proper channels, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in response to US President Donald Trump's repeated claims to the island. Trump told The Atlantic on Sunday that the US "abs»»»
China Backs Request for Urgent UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China supports the request for the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting regarding the US military operation in Venezuela, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday. "China supports the convening of a UN Security Council emergency meeting in connectio»»»
US Wants to Install 'Functional Protectorate' in Venezuela: Here Are Its Four Components
With Maduro out, Washington is looking to establish “four kinds of control” in Venezuela. Independent Peru-based geopolitical and economic analyst Nicolas Takayama Constantini outlines the mechanics of these measures for Sputnik. "Operationally, it means that they will have a de facto tutelary admi»»»
Albanian Opposition Softens Tone Toward SPAK After New Chief’s Appointment
Since the appointment of Klodian Braho as head of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Albania’s opposition has shifted its stance toward the institution. A more institutional tone toward the new chief was evident again on Monday, following the appearance of Democratic Party leader Sa»»»
Cold and rainy weather starting Tuesday
Tunis, Jan. 5 (TAP)- Rainstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon in the west then gradually in the east and the midland, the National Institute of Meteorology said. Heavy rainfall (30mm-60mm) is forecast overnight, mainly in the northwest and the...»»»
Big Ticket January bonanza in UAE: Dh20 million jackpot, six millionaires, 27 prizes
Big Ticket, the region’s longest-running guaranteed raffle draw for cash prizes, is kicking off 2026 in a big way, with 27 prizes up for grabs in January alone. One of its most exciting promotions yet will see six guaranteed millionaires crowned. Also Read: ‘Perfect time’: Indian techie in UAE wins»»»
Oman introduces new citizenship and nationality fees
Dubai: Oman has approved a new schedule of fees for citizenship applications and nationality related requests, according to details published in the Sultanate’s Official Gazette Under the revised structure, the fee for submitting an application to obtain Omani citizenship has been set at OMR 600. T»»»
Renewable Energy Authority of Libya discusses cooperation in clean energy sector with Chinese Chargé d'affaires
The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) discussed prospects for cooperation in the clean energy sector with, Liu Jian, the Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Tripoli. The discussions took place at an expanded meeting held yesterday at REAoL’s Tripoli headquarters. The meeting focus»»»
Switzerland Freezes Assets of Venezuela's Maduro, Persons Associated With Him – Gov’t
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swiss Federal Council ordered on Monday the freezing of any assets held in Switzerland by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and persons associated with him. "On 5 January 2026, the Federal Council decided to freeze any assets held in Switzerland by Nicolas Maduro and other »»»
Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards
Timothée Chalamet thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and told her he loved her from the stage, as he won best actor at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday. The 30-year-old won the prize for his performance in Marty Supreme as an ambitious table-tennis player making his name in the 1950s. Els»»»
Chitrangada Singh on why ‘Dhurandhar' rocks, her crush on Salman Khan, and 2026 Dubai plans
Dubai: “Even Durandhar… you might call it a very commercial film, which it is, of course, but it’s a very complex film. Every character is very layered,” Chitrangada Singh tells me, leaning into her idea of what makes a role worth taking. “Just because it’s commercial doesn’t mean it’s not complex.»»»
Dubai to host PropTech Connect Middle East in February 2026
Dubai: Dubai will host the Middle East debut of PropTech Connect in February 2026, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing real estate technology conferences to the emirate at a time when digital transformation is reshaping property markets globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»
Report: US asks Lebanon to keep Hezbollah out of any Iran war to avoid strike
President Joseph Aoun’s latest reassurance that “specter of war has become distant” was based on “information received by the Lebanese official authorities from high-ranking international parties and Western embassies,” a prominent Lebanese official said. “During their Dec. 29 meeting in Florida, U»»»
Sofia and Alexander Top the Lists of Bulgaria’s Most Popular Baby Names in 2025
In Bulgaria, Sofia and Alexander have emerged as the most popular names for newborn girls and boys in 2025, marking a shift in naming trends. For the first time in nine years, Sofia has overtaken Victoria as the preferred choice for girls. Among boys, Alexander retains the top spot. National Statis»»»
UAE Cabinet's 20-year journey: Sheikh Mohammed highlights milestones and future vision
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which ministers reviewed the journey of the UAE Cabinet over the past 20 years. 16,000 decisions and »»»
Saudi Arabia: National Wildlife Center Releases 124 Endangered Species in Imam Turki Royal Reserve
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority, has released 124 endangered wildlife species into the reserve as part of programs to breed and reintroduce them into their natural habitats. The release included 100 rhim gaz»»»
January - November industrial production up 1.9 percent: statistics
Skopje, 30 December 2025 (MIA) - Industrial production in period January – November, compared to the same period in 2024, increased by 1.9 percent, said the State Statistical Office on Tuesday. Industrial production in November, compared to the same month in 2024, decreased by 2.8 percent. Industri»»»
Maduro due for first US court hearing after capture
New York: Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear in a New York court on Monday, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation that paved the path for Washington's plans to dominate the oil-rich country. Maduro, 63, faces narcotrafficking charges»»»
Emergency weather warning issued for the west and northeast
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect large parts of western and northeastern Greece from the early hours of Tuesday through to early Thursday, according to an updated emergency weather bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Service. Forecasters warned that the rainfall will b»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli drone strike targets Braiqaa, Nabatieh District, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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West Bank Raids Widen as Settler Attacks Escalate: Dozens Detained, Land Seized
In a major overnight operation, Israeli occupation forces conducted a widespread arrest campaign across the West Bank in the early hours of Monday, detaining dozens of Palestinians, including a journalist and a teenager. The occupation military raids coincided with a surge in violent attacks and la»»»
How NYU Abu Dhabi’s new AI is helping track water quality and climate change
Environmental and sustainability experts explain that, in principle, artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science concerned with designing systems capable of simulating human cognitive abilities such as learning, prediction, decision-making, and interaction with the environment. In »»»
Bulgaria: Gas Stations Face Strain in Early Days of Euro Adoption
Small gas station owners in Bulgaria are warning that the one-month transition period from the lev to the euro is too brief and could lead to technical difficulties and delays in service. The start of 2026 has already highlighted tensions among both traders and customers as businesses adjust to the»»»
Live: 32 Cubans killed during US operation to capture Maduro, Havana says
A total of 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, the government in Havana said Sunday. US forces attacked Caracas in the early hours of Saturday, bombing military targets during a shock snatch-and-grab »»»
Venezuela's Maduro set to appear before US court on narcotrafficking charges
Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro, 63, is set to appear before a New York court on Monday on drug trafficking charges after being seized along with his wife and taken out of Caracas in a shock US assault Saturday. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Monday at»»»
Manchester United sack manager Ruben Amorim
London, United Kingdom: Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday. United said in a statement that the Portuguese had left his role, with the club's leadership having "reluctantly made the decision that it is the»»»
Dubai yachts get sustainable biofuel option at Marina and Creek marinas
Dubai: Sustainable bio yacht fuel is now flowing at two of Dubai’s busiest leisure marinas, giving yacht owners a cleaner refuelling option made from recycled cooking oil and marking a practical shift toward lower-carbon marine activity in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
MOL representatives arrive in Serbia to analyse NIS operations
BELGRADE - Representatives of the Hungarian oil company MOL have arrived in Serbia to carry out a due diligence analysis of the operations of the Serbian oil firm NIS, Tanjug learns. As planned earlier, the MOL representatives began a tour of key NIS facilities on Monday. Since this morning, they h»»»
Bulgaria Faces Taxi Fare Chaos as Old Devices Fail to Convert to Euros
In the first days following the euro’s introduction in Bulgaria, taxi operators reported significant issues with their cash register machines, according to the National Taxi Union. Some devices were unable to calculate fares in euros, while others displayed inflated mileage readings. Krasimir Tsvet»»»
UAE–Japan falconry programme returns for third edition in Al Ain
Abu Dhabi: The third edition of the UAE–Japan Falconry Programme, organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, will begin tomorrow under an agreement with the Japanese INPEX–JODCO Foundation. The programme aims to strengthen friendship initiatives, student exchange schemes and cultural cooperation be»»»
10 People Convicted for Online Harassment of France's Brigitte Macron
A Paris court on Monday found ten people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she is a transgender woman who was born a man, French media reported. Brigitte and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, have faced repeated false »»»
Farmers at Nikaia blockade to escalate protest action
Farmers at the Nikaia blockade near Larissa on the motorway linking Athens and Thessaloniki are preparing to escalate their protest action over delayed European Union subsidies and other grievances, in line with decisions taken at a nationwide meeting held on Sunday in Malgara, west of Thessaloniki»»»
Cold and rainly weather starting Tuesday
Tunis, Jan. 5 (TAP)- Rainstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon in the west then gradually in the east and the midland, the National Institute of Meteorology said. Heavy rainfall (30mm-60mm) is forecast overnight, mainly in the northwest and the...»»»
Biodiversity: Association "Les Amis des Oiseaux" launches 2026 International Waterbird Census in Tunisia
Tunis, January 5 (TAP) — The association Les Amis des Oiseaux (Friends of the Birds) launched the 2026 National Waterbird Census on January 4, as part of an international citizen science initiative coordinated by BirdLife International and its...»»»
Eye on Africa - Multi-storey building collapses in Kenyan capital Nairobi
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, with at least four people feared trapped beneath the rubble. While the cause is yet to be confirmed, building collapses are common in Nairobi, where poor construction standards and weak regulation have long»»»
Guinea's Supreme Court confirms Mamady Doumbouya as election winner
Mamady Doumbouya has been confirmed as the winner of Guinea’s presidential election, securing 86.72 percent of the vote, according to official results published by the Supreme Court on Sunday. This confirmation follows provisional results from December 28's election, which saw major opposition figu»»»
Snow Cripples Air, Train and Road Traffic in the Netherlands
Snowfall disrupted air, train and road traffic in the Netherlands on Monday, as hundreds of flights were cancelled and all trains around Amsterdam came to a standstill. Amsterdam Schiphol airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs, cancelled almost 500 flights on Monday morning and expected that nu»»»