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.»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
North Korea's Kim oversees hypersonic missile test amid 'geopolitical crisis'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of “cutting-edge” hypersonic missiles to ready the country’s nuclear forces for war, state media said on Monday, citing an urgent “geopolitical crisis” after a US strike on Venezuela. Seoul and Tokyo detected two ballistic launches near Pyongyang. »»»
CCTV shows brutal assault on family after gym dispute in Delhi
Dubai: A dispute over a gym operating from a residential property escalated into a shocking act of violence in east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar, where a man was brutally assaulted, his wife was allegedly molested, and their son was stripped naked and beaten on the street, police said. The incident, which t»»»
Vucic: Global situation complex, UN order exists on paper only
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday three topics had been discussed at a National Security Council session earlier in the day and that certain conclusions had been adopted. Speaking to reporters after the session, Vucic said the global situation was complex, that the UN ord»»»
MidEuropa acquires majority stake in Romanian IT systems integrator RBC
MidEuropa, a leading private equity investor in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in Romanian Business Consult (RBC), an IT integrator specialising in the retail, banking, and industrial production sectors in Romania. The company’s founder and CEO, Andr»»»
Major Karachi terror plot foiled: Over 2 tonnes of explosives seized, three arrested
Dubai: Pakistani security agencies have foiled a major terrorist attack planned for Karachi, recovering more than two tonnes of explosives and arresting three suspected militants during a series of intelligence-led operations, officials said on Monday. Briefing the media, Counter Terrorism Departme»»»
What to know about Iran protests
Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. Tehran is still reeling from a 12-day war launched by Israel in June that saw the United States bomb nuclear sites in Iran. Economic pressure, which has intensified since September »»»
International aid groups grapple with Israel's ban in Gaza
Israel's decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups scrambling to grapple with what this means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the m»»»
US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says
The US military action in Venezuela breaches international law and the UK should make clear it is "unacceptable", the chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has said. Dame Emily Thornberry is the most senior Labour MP so far to criticise Donald Trump's strikes on the country over the weeken»»»
Sofia Chief Architect Bogdana Panayotova Resigns, Citing Lack of Political Support and Institutional Pressure
Sofia’s Chief Architect Bogdana Panayotova has submitted her resignation, she told BTA on Monday. “I have filed a request to be relieved of the position of Sofia’s Chief Architect,” Panayotova said in a post on her personal Facebook profile. On December 23, Sofia Municipality said it expected Panay»»»
UAE: Three Indian expat siblings’ deaths shock Dubai school on first day back from winter break
Dubai: What should have been a joyful return from the winter holidays turned into a day of heartbreak and grief at Arab Unity School in Dubai on Monday, as students and staff learned that three brothers of five siblings attending the school had been killed in a road traffic accident in Abu Dhabi. T»»»
Cuba declares national mourning after 32 nationals killed in US operation against Venezuela
Cuba declared two days of national mourning after 32 Cuban nationals were killed during a United States military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Cubadebate reported on January 5. »»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
Cuba declares national mourning after 32 nationals killed in US operation against Venezuela
Cuba declared two days of national mourning after 32 Cuban nationals were killed during a United States military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Cubadebate reported on January 5. »»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans
The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»
Venezuelan Defense Minister condemns Maduro arrest, declares maximum military alert
Caracas, 05 Jan. (SANA) Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López strongly condemned a U.S. military operation that resulted in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, describing it as a “cowardly kidnapping” and a flagrant violation of Venezuela’s national sovereignty. In a s»»»
Arctic frost grips Hungary: up to 30 cm of snow set to blanket regions amid very low temps!
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OPEC+ Confirms Suspension of Oil Output Increase in First Quarter of 2026
OPEC+ countries have confirmed the suspension of the planned increase in oil production during the first quarter of 2026, as eight key producers reaffirmed their commitment to market stability amid a steady global economic outlook and what they described as healthy oil market fundamentals. During a»»»
Hema Malini on how getting back to work helped her cope with Dharmendra tragedy
Dubai: Veteran actor Hema Malini says returning to work helps her cope with the loss of her husband, Dharmendra, who died on November 24, 2025. In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, she shared how she’s navigating life after his death and why resuming her professional life feels right »»»
Nigerian president launches hunt for assailants who killed dozens, abducted others - UPI.com
President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered a hunt for the assailants who killed more than 40 people in an attack on a Niger State village over the weekend. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 5 (UPI) -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has ordered police and military to »»»
Sofia’s Chief Architect Quits Amid 'Illegal' Structure and Political Roadblocks
Sofia’s Chief Architect Bogdana Panayotova has officially stepped down from her position, confirming the news to Bulgarian media and posting the announcement on her personal Facebook account. Panayotova cited a series of professional and systemic issues as the reasons behind her resignation, descri»»»
France Backs Greenland After Fresh Trump Threats
France on Monday expressed its "solidarity" with Denmark following US President Donald Trump's fresh threats to take over the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland. "Borders cannot be changed by force," French foreign ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux told television channel TF1. "Greenland b»»»
North Macedonia’s Ridiculous Claim Against Bulgaria Over 'Macedonian Language' Sparks Confusion
The accusations from the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, against Bulgaria have grown increasingly contradictory and are approaching the absurd. Mickoski criticized Bulgaria for allegedly opposing the use of the Macedonian language in the so-called Community Rights Plan, a doc»»»
CBS Governor declares New Syrian Pound as sole symbol of national monetary sovereignty
Damascus, Jan. 5 (SANA) The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Husrieh emphasized on Monday that the new Syrian pound is the sole symbol of the country’s monetary sovereignty. He added that the Central Bank is working closely with relevant authorities to regulate the national currenc»»»
Last chance for Sharjah drivers to clear traffic black points
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have announced that January 10, 2026, is the final date for motorists to benefit from the waiver of traffic black points for violations committed before December 1, 2025. Police clarified that eligible drivers can obtain the exemption by settling outstanding fines through th»»»
First Direct Clashes Erupt Between Hamas, Armed Gangs in Gaza
The al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, witnessed on Sunday morning the first direct, face-to-face clashes between fighters from Hamas and members of an armed gang operating in the area, marking a new and dangerous escalation in Gaza’s internal security landscape. Field sources said the clas»»»
My Business: How a 21-year-old Emirati built a mobile learning app from his bedroom
Dubai: Hamad Almheiri does not describe himself as a typical tech founder. There was no pitch deck, no early investor interest and no launch buzz when he started building BrainScroller. What he had instead was time, curiosity to work quietly without reassurance that anyone would ever use what he wa»»»
Two Killed in Series of Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Russia bombarded Ukraine early Monday, killing two people in the Kyiv region, authorities said on the eve of a diplomatic summit in France. A countrywide siren was issued just after midnight, while Ukraine's military said air defenses were operating in several places. In the capital, a private medi»»»
“Unite or Face Servitude,” Warns Colombia’s Petro After Trump Threatens Invasion - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “Unite or Face Servitude,” Warns Colombia’s Petro After Trump Threatens Invasion 05-01-2026 09:14 AM Colombian President Gustavo Petro has »»»
UK Starts Ban on Junk Food Ads on Daytime TV and Online
New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity. The ban -- targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar -- is expected to remove up to 7.2 bi»»»
Indian expat Sharada Iyer dies in trekking accident at Jebel Shams, Oman
Dubai: Sharada Iyer, 52, an Indian expatriate living in Muscat and a former manager with Oman Air, died in an accident while trekking with friends at Jebel Shams in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Further details are awaited. Iyer was part of a group trekking along the marked paths of the rugged »»»
Did Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan predict Venezuela’s fall years before the US raid on President Nicolas Maduro?
Dubai: When US forces swept into Venezuela before dawn on January 3, detained President Nicolas Maduro, and flew him out of the country in handcuffs, the internet didn’t react with shock alone. It reacted with déjà vu. Within hours, a six-year-old clip from Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Season 2 began cir»»»
UK starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
London, United Kingdom: New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity. The ban -- targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar -- is expecte»»»
Trump says Iran will be hit hard by US if more protesters killed
US President Donald Trump said to the press that Iran would be "hit very hard" if more protesters die during demonstrations triggered by the economic protests that entered a second week. "We're watching it very c»»»
Russian man faces fine for AI-generated tiger attack video
A resident of Primorye in Russia faces a fine of up to RUB100,000 ($1,088) for creating and distributing a fake video using artificial intelligence that depicted an Amur tiger attack, Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources reported on January 5. »»»
Massive FIR interference limits flight takeoffs, arrivals
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (YPA) has reported a massive interference, of unprecedented dimensions, on almost all frequencies of the Athens flight information region (FIR). The interference meant that, earlier on Sunday, the Greek airspace was closed, resulting in the limitation of aircraft l»»»
North Korea Says Latest Missile Tests Involve Hypersonic Weapons System
North Korea said Monday that leader Kim Jong Un observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent, as the country dials up weapons displays ahead of its major political conference. North Korea reported on the drill a day after its n»»»
UDST College of General Education aligns learning with Qatar’s workforce development goals
Strategic Vision What are the key challenges and opportunities you see for the College of General Education at the University of Doha for Science and Technology today, and how are you working to align the College’s vision with Qatar’s national goals? The College of General Education (CGE) is the fi»»»
After Maduro, Who's Next? Trump Spurs Speculation about His Plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
A day after the audacious US military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland for the sake of US security interests and threatened military action on Colombia for facilitating the global sale of cocaine»»»