Gulf News 6m

“The Chivalrous Knight3” launches new aid distribution cycle for Gaza

The “Chivalrous Knight3” operation has announced the launch of a new cycle of humanitarian aid distribution across all governorates of the Gaza Strip, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide relief and ease the suffering of residents amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The operation st»»»

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Gulf News 11m

US redraws the lines on the Muslim Brotherhood

Political circles in the US and the Middle East are closely watching for a decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward Islamist movements with transnational reach. For decades, the group operated with relative»»»

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Naharnet 11m

Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut West Bank in two

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two, according to a government tender. The tender, which seeks bids from developers, would clear the way to begin construction of the E1 pr»»»

Naharnet 14m

Aoun tells UN's Lacroix army fully implementing disarmament decision

President Joseph Aoun told visiting U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix that Lebanon welcomes any country wishing to maintain forces in the south after UNIFIL's withdrawal in 2027. "These forces will assist the Lebanese army, which will be increasing its personnel »»»

Naharnet 14m

Aoun heads to Cyprus, will hold 'intensive' talks with EU and UN officials

President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Nehmat Aoun left Beirut Wednesday for Cyprus to take part in a ceremony marking Nicosia’s assumption of the presidency of the EU for the next six months. The Presidency said the ceremony will be an occasion for a number of meetings with heads of state and partic»»»

Sana 20m

The Syrian Arab Army: No advance operation launched yet

Aleppo, Jan. 7 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced on Wednesday that the army has not launched any advance operations toward areas controlled by the SDF organization and continues to ensure the safe evacuation of residents from Aleppo‘s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neigh»»»

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Novinite 20m

Bulgarian National Bank to Work Overtime on Saturdays for Lev to Euro Exchange

The Bulgarian National Bank announced extended Saturday working hours at its cash desks throughout January, citing increased demand related to Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026. The additional working days are scheduled for January 10, 17, 24, and 31, all Saturdays, and will app»»»

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BBC 20m

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer

Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject an "inferior" updated bid from Paramount Skydance to buy the company. It is the second time in less than a month the Warner Bros board has urged its shareholders to say no to the Paramount offer, after announcing on 5 December that Netflix w»»»

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DW 23m

Venezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — Why it matters – DW – 01/07/2026

TradeUnited States of AmericaVenezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — Why it mattersNik MartinUS President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Iran and »»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Qatar Kite Festival returns in January 2026

Doha: The Qatar Kite Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated winter events, is set to return to Doha in January 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing together internationally renowned kite flyers alongside a wide range of family-friendly activities. According to the Qatar Kite Festival webs»»»

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Sputnik 25m

Russian MFA Spox Dismayed by US Statement on 'Bloodless' Operation in Venezuela

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday expressed her surprise at Washington's claim that its military operation in Venezuela was bloodless, pointing the US State Department to the dozens of deceased Venezuelans and Cubans. "What do you mean by nobody di»»»

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BBC 26m

Fear and uncertainty: Venezuelans face up to future without Maduro

In the days since the seizure of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans have been coming to terms with an uncertain future as a new reality begins to set in. Marcelo, a student based in Caracas, is among those welcoming Maduro's seizure, although he is careful not to celebrate publicly. "There are still allie»»»

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Naharnet 38m

Israeli drone targets car on Jwayya road

An Israeli drone targeted Wednesday a car in Jwayya in south Lebanon, hours after a meeting of the committee monitoring a year-long ceasefire. Israel has intensified its strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in recent days, saying it has struck targets from both the Iran-backed Lebanese militant »»»

RT 44m

US forces attempt to board Russian oil tanker (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)

American military forces are attempting to board a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, photos from the vessel obtained by RT show.Citing American officials, Reuters has also reported that the US coastguard and military have begun an operation to seize the vessel.The Marinera tanker, p»»»

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Al Manar 44m

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy drones target a car on Jouwayya – Wadi Jilo highway, South Lebanon, with two missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy drones target a car on Jouwayya – Wadi Jilo highway, South Lebanon, with two missiles 07-01-2026 14:5»»»

BBC 48m

Irish PM calls for 'common sense' on Greenland

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has said "common sense needs to prevail" when asked about the US acquiring Greenland. On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region. The stateme»»»

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Sputnik 49m

Greenland Open to Hosting Additional US Military Forces - NATO Secretary General

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland is fully open to the deployment of additional American military personnel, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday amid US threats to seize the island. NATO and its allies all share the same position regarding Greenland, and the US is justifiably involved, R»»»

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Naharnet 50m

Mechanism discusses Hezbollah disarmament in military meeting in Naqoura

The ceasefire monitoring committee, which includes representatives from the United States, France, Lebanon, Israel and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), met Wednesday in Naqoura in south Lebanon. The meeting was only military and was not attended by civilian representatives. Las»»»

Naharnet 50m

Rajji says army capable of confronting Hezbollah militarily if needed

Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has said that the government’s “top priority” is Hezbollah’s disarmament, noting that the government took six months to reach a firm decision on undertaking this task. “It was late, but the government is committed,” Rajji said in a Zoom interview with The Washington I»»»

Gulf News 55m

From Will Smith to Mr. Beast: All you need to know about the massive creator summit taking over Dubai this week

Dubai: Some of the biggest names in the global social media space are set to descend on Dubai for the 1 Billion Followers Summit, taking place from January 9 to 11, 2026. The sold-out three-day summit will bring together more than 15,000 content creators, 500 speakers, and industry experts whose co»»»

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Gulf News 55m

‘Welcome Winter’ initiative to supply winter clothing to families in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has launched the ‘Welcome Winter’ initiative in partnership with Al Madani Men’s Tailoring Group, aimed at providing winter clothing to eligible beneficiaries enrolled in CDA’s social support programmes. The initiative is expected to benefit more»»»

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BBC 58m

Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84. The former counterintelligence officer, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, died on Monday at the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, CBS News,»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Federal Tax Authority launches 'Labaih' initiative for senior citizens

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, a programme designed to provide senior citizens with tailored access to tax services and simplified support channels to help them complete tax procedures efficiently and securely. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Hospitals overwhelmed by severe flu outbreak

Greece is experiencing an exceptionally intense flu season, with hospitalizations more than doubling during the final week of 2025. Hospitals are overwhelmed as adults who gathered in crowded indoor venues during the holidays fall ill, along with elderly people they contacted. “This year the cases »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Netanyahu in Intensive Consultations to Reshape Likud ahead of 2026 Israeli Elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly leading a series of intensive moves in an attempt to reshape the Likud party lists, in order to ensure maximum control and readiness for the upcoming elections in the Zionist entity, currently scheduled for October 2026. Israeli Channel 12 rep»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE weather alert: Heavy rainfall and alerts in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah

Rain continues to douse parts of the Emirates on Dec 7, with Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Huwailat seeing a particularly heavy downpour, reports National Center for Meteorology. In January, UAE is expected to see average rainfall of 11.1mm across the country. Certain areas have been put on yellow alert and »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan: PTA blocks 100 million mobile devices

Dubai: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked nearly 100 million mobile devices during the 2024—25 fiscal year, cracking down on stolen, counterfeit, and cloned phones in a move that is reshaping the country’s mobile market. Leveraging the Device Identification Registration and »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Slot says Liverpool can still do 'special things' ahead of Arsenal clash

London: Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do "special things" this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence. Slot's men head to the Emirates for Thursday's clash in fourth place in the»»»

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BBC 1h

Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

The Saudi-backed presidential council in Yemen has expelled the leader of a separatist group and charged him with treason after he failed to fly to Riyadh for talks. Six other members of the presidency accused Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Counci»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From F1 to startups: Big names confirmed for Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) has announced the first group of speakers for its ninth edition, with more than 300 local, regional and international participants expected to take part in the two-day event. SEF 2026 will take place from January 31 to February 1 at Sharjah Research, Tech»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria’s Central Bank Governor says old banknote exchange running smoothly

Damascus, Jan. 7 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor said on Wednesday that the old banknote exchange is proceeding smoothly and urged the public not to rush, noting that authorities are prepared to extend deadlines if necessary. Abdulkader Husarieh, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, made the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QatarDebate announces launch of final rounds of International Arabic School Debating Championship

Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center (QDC), established by Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of the final rounds of the 7th edition of the International Arabic School Debating Championship, one of the key global initiatives aimed at establishing a culture of dialogue and enhancing the presence»»»

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Gulf News 1h

ADNOC approves final investment decision for SARB deep gas project

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said it has taken a final investment decision on the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic offshore project within the Ghasha Concession aimed at boosting domestic gas supply and supporting exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Over 70 People Killed in US Military Operation in Venezuela - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 75 people were killed as a result of the US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. In particular, dozens of people were killed in a gun battle at Maduro's compou»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai, Sharjah roads experience evening slowdown

You’ll need to exercise both caution and patience this evening (Dec 7) to get to where you are going in Dubai as traffic on some roads is seeing a slowdown, according to Google Maps’ real-time road data. In DIFC, for instance, Al Mustaqbal street is seeing traffic crawling. Near Downtown Dubai, She»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian FM to Lead Economic Delegation to Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM to Lead Economic Delegation to Lebanon 07-01-2026 14:19 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Wednesday that he»»»

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Al Manar 1h

UN accuses ‘Israel’ of apartheid system against Palestinians in West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN accuses ‘Israel’ of apartheid system against Palestinians in West Bank 07-01-2026 14:14 PM Latest News Urgent News UN accuses ‘Israel’ o»»»

Gulf News 1h

AD Ports boosts logistics leadership with senior global and regional hires

Dubai: AD Ports Group has announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, strengthening the leadership team under Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed chief executive of the cluster. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The group said the »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Saudi strikes Yemen after separatist leader skips talks

A council fighting against Yemen's Houthi rebels said Wednesday that it had expelled the leader of a separatist movement and charged him with treason after he reportedly declined to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks. The latest upheaval in southern Yemen is revealing a growing divide among the Persi»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Board of Directors of Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee holds first meeting

Doha, Qatar: The Board of Directors of the Organising Committee for the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030 held its first meeting today, chaired by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organising Committee’s Board. The meeting comes as part of t»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump administration suggests force an option to take over Greenland - UPI.com

In a statement issued Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was weighing a number of options to realize what she said was a key foreign policy goal of acquiring Greenland, including using military force. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 7 (UPI»»»

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BBC 1h

Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case after a month in prison

A Nigerian court has granted bail to the country's former attorney general, Abubakar Malami, along with his wife and son, who are facing money laundering charges. Malami, 58, was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2023. He»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Syrians flee Aleppo's Kurdish areas as army declares them 'military zones'

Civilians were fleeing Kurdish neighborhoods of Aleppo on Wednesday after the Syrian army declared them "closed military zones", amid ongoing fighting with Kurdish-led forces. The Syrian army said that Aleppo's Kurdish neighborhoods will be considered "closed military zones" as of 3.00pm (1200 GMT)»»»

Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox boy

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israel's military. "I call for restraint to prevent the mood from becoming further »»»

The Peninsula 1h

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits East Baculin in Philippines

Manila, Philippines: An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck off, Wednesday, the coast of Baculin, about 68 km east of the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said it expects damage and aftershocks from the quake which occurred offshore. The US Geolog»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Less than 10% of Pharmacies Struggle to Dispense Medicines Due to Software Issues

Less than 10% of pharmacies in the country are experiencing problems with dispensing medicines, Petko Stefanovski, head of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), told reporters on Wednesday. Within 48 hours, experts from the NHIF and representatives of Information Services will be on site at th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Central Bank, Cash Service Company Cash Desks to Exchange BGN to EUR on Saturdays until Month's End

The cash desks of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) and of the local offices of the Cash Service Company AD will operate on four Saturdays in January – January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2026, BNB announced on Wednesday. The measure is related to Bulgaria’s accession to the euro area as of January 1, 2026,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police honours Lt Doha for turning adversity into achievement

Dubai Police has honoured Lieutenant Doha Ahmad Muhammad for her professional excellence and inspiring personal journey, highlighting how resilience and determination can be transformed into leadership and success. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, rec»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

New alerts and warnings issued for snow-covered, slushy roads and limited visibility

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Conducts 400 Daily Inspections to Ensure Smooth Euro Transition

Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is proceeding smoothly, with all relevant institutions having planned carefully for the change, Deputy Finance Minister Metodiev told bTV. He acknowledged some minor issues, including temporary shortages of small coins and occasional cases of double denomination, b»»»

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