Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception in Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and »»»

London: Last year was Britain's hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of climate change. "2025 now joins 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years since 1884," the Met Office said in a statement, noting»»»

Beirut: Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on areas in southern Lebanon. Local sources in Beirut reported today that Israeli aircraft launched a series of strikes on the Iqlim Al Tuffah region and other areas. For its part, the Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli w»»»

Precious metals kicked off the New Year on a strong note on Friday, rebounding from year-end declines as tensions between major powers and US rate cut hopes boosted investor appetite for bullion. Spot gold climbed 1.7% to $4,387.58 per ounce, as of 1322 GMT, after hitting a record high of $4,549.71»»»

The UAE this week announced a withdrawal of its troops from southern Yemen, marking a de-escalation in year-end tensions with its ally Saudi Arabia. But 2026 offers little hope for a strategic patch-up between the two Gulf powerhouses. That could mean more trouble for Yemen, the region, and the int»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on the settlement of Khorly in the Kherson Region, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric told Sputnik. "The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the rising toll on civilians »»»

Danish renewable energy company Orsted filed suit Thursday against the Trump administration for pausing its lease on a nearly completed wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Danish renewable energy giant Orsted filed suit Thursday again»»»

MADRID, Jan 2 (KUNA) -- Spain said on Friday it rejects the Israeli occupation government decision to impose a registration system on humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the occupied Palestinian territories and urged Israeli authorities to reverse the move.In a statement, »»»

Italian pasta is set to be spared from high-level US tariffs that the Trump administration had threatened against 13 producers. The move could have resulted in American importers being taxed at a rate greater than the value of the actual pasta itself, and prices rising sharply for US consumers. But»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine's military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the US leads a diplomatic push to end Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion. In announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs»»»

Last year was Britain's hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of climate change. "2025 now joins 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years since 1884," the Met Office said in a statement, noting the Uni»»»

Skopje, 29 December 2025 (MIA) - The Government and the World Bank signed Monday a contract for a grant in the amount of EUR 13.56 million within the Trade and Transport Facilitation Project. The project is part of the Safe and Sustainable Transport Programme (SSTP), which aims to enhance transport»»»

Skopje, 29 December 2025 (MIA) — As of Monday midnight, the retail prices of Eurosuper BS-95, Eurosuper BS-98, Eurodiesel and extra light household heating oil will be up by half a denar per liter, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 7»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Friday launching the first phase of e-linkage with the GCC Customs Union Authority to share customs information and documents.In a press release, the GAC said the step came in line with ongoing efforts aiming to»»»

CAIRO, Jan 2 (KUNA) -- Foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim states issued a joint appeal Friday, calling on the international community to exert pressure on the Israeli occupation government to immediately lift all impediments to the entry and distribution of life-saving humanitarian aid into»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stressed that Hezbollah’s weapons should be “under the command of all Lebanese and under the decision of the Lebanese government.” “No one wants to throw them into the sea or hand them over to Israel as is being rumored,” Salam said in an interview with LBCI televisio»»»

The Egyptian Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk, announced that agricultural exports surpassed 9 million tons in 2025. In a televised interview with Al-Qahera News (Cairo News), Farouk clarified that Egypt’s agricultural exports reached a total of 9.2 million tons. He noted that citrus fruits led»»»

Across England, a new wave of nationalist activism is reshaping the political landscape. From demonstrations outside asylum-seeker hotels to mass rallies drawing tens of thousands in London, groups draped in Union Jacks and St George's Cross flags are making their presence felt. FRANCE 24's Clovis »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 2: Several front pages headline on the tragic Swiss bar fire which killed dozens on New Year's Day. It's been described as the worst accident in recent Swiss history. In other news: the New Year brings new additions to the public domain, as cartoon Betty Boop, li»»»

Sharjah Police have released CCTV footage of a recent traffic collision as part of a public awareness campaign aimed at improving road safety and reducing preventable accidents. The video, shared as a public service announcement, uses real-time surveillance footage to highlight the risks of inatten»»»

Three men have been arrested on Crete on suspicion of maliciously killing 40 lambs on a farm. The three suspects, aged 25, 36 and 62, are accused of breaking into a sheepfold between last Thursday and Friday in a rural area in the Municipality of Viannos, Iraklio, and killing the sheep. Police were»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, just over a month after his previous top aide resigned amid a corruption row. "At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues," Zelensky said in a post on social media, publishing a ph»»»

A woman leaves flowers Friday at a makeshift shrine near the scene of the New Year's Day blaze in a bar in Crans-Montana on in Switzerland's southern Valais region. Photo by Jean-Christophe Bott/EPA Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Rescuers in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana were continuing the search Friday »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (@cochranepolarbearhabitat) Dec. 31 (UPI) -- An Ontario wildlife refuge held a "sweet 16" birthday party for one of its polar bears, complete with an oversized driver's license. The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat said Ganuk's 16t»»»

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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»»»

Warsaw: Poland said Friday it had offered specialised medical care as overwhelmed Swiss burn units send victims of a ski resort fire at a New Year's celebration to neighbouring countries. "We are ready, at Switzerland's request, to provide specialized medical care to 14 injured in Polish hospitals,»»»

Airstrikes killed seven people in Yemen on Friday as a Saudi-led coalition attacked UAE-backed separatists who have seized huge swathes of territory, an official for the group. More than 20 people were also wounded as seven airstrikes hit a camp in Al-Khasah, said Mohammed Abdulmalik, head of the s»»»

Russia has accused Ukraine of killing at least 27 people in a drone strike on a New Year's party in a hotel and cafe in the Russian-occupied southern Kherson region. According to the Russia-installed regional governor, Vladimir Saldo, more than 30 people were injured in the alleged attack, which he»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its full solidarity with the Swiss Confederation following the tragic fire that occurred at the Crans-Montana ski resort, which resulted in a devastating toll of fatalities and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its deep sorrow over t»»»

London: Stock markets rose Friday, the first trading day of 2026, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index reaching 10,000 points for the first time. After indices smashed records in 2025, ending with double-digit annual gains, London continued the trend in early new year deals. The capital's top-tie»»»

Yemen's transport ministry, which is aligned with Emirati-backed southern separatist authorities, on Thursday said Saudi Arabia has imposed requirements mandating that flights to and from Aden International Airport undergo inspection in Jeddah. The ministry, which is affiliated with the Southern Tr»»»

The U.N. said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip drowned in floods that engulfed his tent camp, with videos showing rescuers trying to pry his body out of muddy waters by pulling him by the ankle. It was the latest sign of the miseries that winter is inflicting on the territory's pop»»»

‎The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that, in implementation of the Prime Minister’s instructions on strengthening investment partnerships with foreign investors, it held a meeting with several foreign investors. A3M Group consortium, investors from Gulf countries and the United »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem will deliver a speech on the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of the two commanders Hajj Q»»»

On New Year's Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening ties with the more prosperous countries of Western Europe. Membership is expected to promote cross-border trade and investment, and the Bulgarian government pressed for years to get in. Ye»»»

The Israeli enemy continued on Friday attacking South Lebanon towns in violation of the Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement. Al-Manar correspondent reported that enemy warplanes launched a series of raids on the heights of Al-Lweizeh in southern Lebanon, the heights of Mount Mashghara »»»

Iran has been hit by a wave of mass protests prompted by an enduring economic crisis and the extreme volatility of the national currency. The unrest has been cheered by Israel’s Mossad spy agency, which claimed it has agents embedded with the protesting crowds. The events began over the weekend whe»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah made a field security tour of Abdali area to inspect the security situation and check work at key sites linked to food security and public services.In a press release on Friday, th»»»

A report in Lebanese news portal al-Anbaa said Friday that the Israeli military is heavily deploying elite units on the border with Lebanon, in preparation for a possible operation against Hezbollah. The daily said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold a security and governm»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri on Friday described as “alarming” the reports about figures from Syria’s former regime using Lebanon as a launchpad for activities hostile to Syria’s new rulers. “Lebanese security agencies should seek to verify the reports and take the appropriate measures, seeing»»»

The (NOC) reported yesterday that it has achieved the highest average crude oil production in the past 10 years: – 2025 has recorded the highest average production rate compared to the past decade, at 1.374 million barrels per day. – Cumulative crude oil production for 2025 reached 501 million barr»»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»

India formally assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping on January 1, pledging to champion Global South interests whilst navigating heightened trade tensions with the United States. The handover ceremony took »»»